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290 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 19 ratingsA photography show to help photographers become better visual storytellers so they can take better photos to share, sell and remember. Welcome to our photography podcast, The Photo Flunky Show, hosted by William & Lee Beem. Photography offers limitless options and there are plenty of voices in the field. Our weekly show emphasizes the importance of story and creativity to help you visualize the photo in your head before you ever click the shutter, as well as helping you understand your gear and post processing tools. We cover everything from your DSLR to your smart phone so you can consistently capture the best photos. After the shot, we'll help you understand Adobe Lightroom and other tools to bring out color, details and amaze your audience. Subscribe to The Photo Funky Show now at http://williambeem.com/itunes to have each weekly episode delivered to your for free.
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Top 10 Common Mistakes by Beginning Photographers
September 12, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBEveryone makes mistakes in photography. We discuss 10 of the most common mistakes we see in photography, and we've made every one of them ourselves. The post Is a Top 10 Common Mistakes by Beginning Photographers appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode136 If you enjoyed this episode of The Photo Flunky Show, please Like and SUBSCRIBE to the channel. Click the Bell icon to get notices whenever a new video gets uploaded.
Nikon's Mirrorless Camera Drives the Internet Insane
September 05, 2018 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe Internet is angry with the new Nikon mirrorless cameras, yet Nikon is apologizing that it can't manufacture them fast enough to meet demand. What's wrong this this picture? The post Is a Nikon's Mirrorless Camera Drives the Internet Insane appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode135 If you enjoyed this episode of The Photo Flunky Show, please Like and SUBSCRIBE to the channel. Click the Bell icon to get notices whenever a...
How to Use Color in Your Photography
August 22, 2018 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBKnowing how to use color in photography opens a number of creative doors. There's good color, and there's bad color. We'll help you understand so you can use the right color. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode134
How to Setup Lightroom Organization for Success
August 15, 2018 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBLightroom is a great tool to organize your photos, but some people go through a lot of unnecessary effort. We'll tell you what Lightroom needs so you can stop wasting time. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode133
How to Shoot in a Challenging Environment
August 08, 2018 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBPhotographing portraits generally works best with clean backgrounds and no distracting elements, but you don't always get to work in a perfect environment. Here's how we do it. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode132
Why I NEVER Use Artificial Light in My Photos
August 01, 2018 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThere's a simple reason why I never use Artificial Light in my photography, but it's probably not what you think. Light is actually easy to understand. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode131
How I Prepare for a Portrait Session
July 25, 2018 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBLearn how to prepare for a portrait session so you and your subject both get the results that you expect from your collaboration. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode130
How to Survive a Computer Disaster
July 18, 2018 14:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBI had a bit of a computer disaster recently. My boot drive failed suddenly and completely. We teach you what you need in order to cope with disaster. The post Is a How to Survive a Computer Disaster appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode129 If you enjoyed this episode of The Photo Flunky Show, please SUBSCRIBE to the show at https:/williambeem.com/itunes
Photography Pricing Strategies
July 11, 2018 14:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBPhotography pricing shows customers the value you provide so you can negotiate a profitable contract that delivers a photo to meet their purpose or desire. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode128
How to Process Fireworks Photos in Lightroom or Luminar
July 04, 2018 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBTurn your fireworks photos into colorful masterpieces using our guidelines for Lightroom, Luminar or any other processing software. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode127
Fireworks Photography: How to Take Fireworks Photos: Plan, Prepare and Shoot
June 27, 2018 14:00 - 33 minutes - 33.7 MBWe cover how to take fireworks photos on this show, covering how to plan your shot, prepare your gear, and we provide some best practices to perfect your fireworks photography. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode126
Travel Photography Tips to Protect Your Camera and Accessories
June 20, 2018 14:00 - 33 minutes - 34.2 MBLearn How to Protect Your photography gear and follow TSA Regulations on Your Next Photo Trip. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode125
Travel Photography and Video Using Mobile Devices
June 13, 2018 14:00 - 38 minutes - 38.4 MBCapturing great travel photography and video using mobile devices like an iPhone, GoPro or a point and shoot like the Canon G7x Mark II is easier than you may think. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode124
5 Photography Tips So You Can Stop Taking Average Photos
May 30, 2018 14:00 - 20 minutes - 22.1 MBUpgrade your photography to stop taking average photos and learn how to create something eye-catching, instead? Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode123
Learn How to Improve Your Creativity and Photography
May 23, 2018 14:00 - 19 minutes - 21.5 MBIf you want to learn how to improve your creativity and photography, you're going to also have to learn how to let go of a few things. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode122
The Smart Way to Use Photography Keywords in Lightroom
May 16, 2018 14:00 - 23 minutes - 24.7 MBUsing the right photography keywords in Lightroom is the smart way to organize your photos. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode121
How to Find Your Inner Motivation for Photography
May 09, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 28.8 MBLearning how to find your inner motivation for photography can be a tricky thing. In fact, most people never really think about it. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode120
Does Every Photographer Need to Use Photoshop?
May 02, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 28.6 MBAll photography needs some post processing help. Whether you need Adobe Photoshop or not may depend upon which genre of photography you enjoy. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode119
Big Photography News: SmugMug Buys Flickr
April 25, 2018 14:00 - 16 minutes - 18.1 MBBig Photography News: Does This Mean We Can Ditch Facebook Groups and Go Back to Flickr Communities? Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode118
Photography tips to Learn Adobe Lightroom
April 18, 2018 14:00 - 25 minutes - 26.6 MBWe cover the pros and cons of five different methods to learn Lightroom, from getting started to more advanced usage. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode117
Better Travel Photography in 3 Easy Tips
April 11, 2018 21:47 - 31 minutes - 32 MBThe travel photography tips we discuss deal with your preparation and you're state of mind so you can communicate something special about your destination to your viewer. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode116
Pixeo Helps You Find Great Travel Photography Locations
April 04, 2018 14:00 - 25 minutes - 27.2 MBPixeo helps you find great travel photography locations through a curated list of geotagged photos. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode115
Flash Photography: Confessions of a First Time Flasher
March 28, 2018 14:00 - 27 minutes - 29.1 MBI decided to call this episode “Confessions of a First Time Flasher” because something finally happened. Lee came to me […] The post Confessions of a First Time Flasher appeared first on William Beem Photography.
Does Photography Make You Anxious or Excited?
March 21, 2018 14:00 - 21 minutes - 22.7 MBNervous about photography? Sometimes photography makes you feel very peaceful, yet other times feel stressful. What's the difference and why does it happen? Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode117
Getting Hassled for Photography in a Public Place
March 07, 2018 15:00 - 12 minutes - 15.2 MBPhotography isn't a crime and anyone in a public place has no expectation of privacy. So why do some people think they have a right to hassle photographers when we aren't doing anything wrong?
How to Use Photography to Tell Your Stories
February 28, 2018 15:00 - 20 minutes - 22.5 MBKnowing how to use photography to tell your stories can provide you with a number of benefits. You want to tell stories with your photography and cover a number of ways to do it. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode111
Replay: 3 Signs Portrait Photography Isn't for You
February 21, 2018 15:00 - 16 minutes - 18.9 MBPortrait photography is a bit different. It's the only kind of photography where you feel like you're being judged or rated while you're taking the photos, not just after you share them. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode68
How Did My Portrait Photography Session Work Out?
February 14, 2018 15:00 - 23 minutes - 25.4 MBThe portrait photography session went very well. It wasn't without some apprehension and profanity (before, not during), but we came away with a variety of shots that pleased both of us. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode110
10 Tips to Produce Your Photography Sessions
February 07, 2018 15:00 - 23 minutes - 24.6 MBStart producing your photography session. Think of these tips as a format to help you visualize your result and think of all the details necessary to make it happen. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode109
Starting Photography: 10 Things You Wish You Knew Before Starting Photography
January 31, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 27.3 MBStarting out in Photography? We want to help new photographers avoid some of the surprises and mistakes many of us make along the way. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode108
Does Photography Require Talent to Become a Great?
January 24, 2018 15:00 - 15 minutes - 17.9 MBThere are some folks who can pick up a camera, learn the rudimentary fundamentals of exposure and then start making great photos. Why are they so naturally gifted and we aren't? Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode107
Ten Ways to Motivate Your Photography
January 17, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 26.5 MBDoes your photography need a kick in the pants? If you get into a rut and don't feel like doing the same thing, you stop taking photos. What you need is something fresh in your photography. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode106
Flash Photography: Off Camera Flash Buying Decisions
January 10, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 26.6 MBOff camera flash photography buying decisions may seem difficult. I'll discuss my current lighting gear and why it was time to make a change. You may want to update your own gear. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode105
How to Set Your Photography Goals and Succeed
January 03, 2018 15:00 - 26 minutes - 27.5 MBPhotography goals come up at the start of every year, but you don't have to wait for January to start. We discuss why you should set your photography goals and how to make them work. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode104
How to Create a Photography Portfolio - The Photo Flunky Show: Photography and Creativity Tips
December 13, 2017 15:00 - 28 minutes - 29.4 MBYour photography portfolio tells the world what you can do as an artist. It isn't just about earning business. It's about earning the business that you want to do. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode103
Photography Challenges That Actually Help You Improve
December 06, 2017 15:00 - 36 minutes - 36.4 MBMany photography challenges emphasize taking a picture every day for a year. We'll help you understand what you should expect from a photography challenge to improve your results. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode99
You're Spending Too Much on Photography Gear
November 29, 2017 15:00 - 30 minutes - 31.1 MBNo one said that photography is an inexpensive pursuit. You need to remember that there isn't a correlation between the amount of money you spend and the quality of photos you create. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode101
Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Photo Flunky Show
November 22, 2017 15:00 - 37 minutes - 37.7 MBOur photography podcast is 100 episodes old. That seems like a milestone worth celebrating. So we decided it would be nice to look back on where we started and what we became. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode100
5 Tips That Will Make Your Photography More Interesting
November 08, 2017 15:00 - 16 minutes - 18.8 MBMake your photography more interesting. These are tips that everyone can use to plan and create interesting photos. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode99
Travel Photography Tips: How to Photograph a Location You Already Visited
November 01, 2017 14:00 - 19 minutes - 21.4 MBTravel photography helps you round out your portfolio. While it's tempting to move on to new places with fresh scenery, there are times when I want to go back to a destination to complete some unfinished business. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode98
Photography Software: Lightroom Classic CC vs Lightroom CC - Which is Best for You? - The Photo Flunky Show: Photography and Creativity Tips
October 25, 2017 14:00 - 16 minutes - 18.6 MBWhat Photography Software do you use? Adobe announced Lightroom Classic CC vs Lightroom CC for 2018. Is there a right choice? What's your best option? Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode97
Photography Software: My Lightroom Editing Workflow May Help You Get Better Results in Less Time
October 18, 2017 14:00 - 21 minutes - 22.9 MBAdobe Lightroom is great photography software. My Lightroom editing workflow may help you get better results and save time. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode65
Travel Photography: Don't Overlook the Detail Photos When You Travel - The Photo Flunky Show: Photography and Creativity Tips
October 11, 2017 14:00 - 16 minutes - 18.5 MBDetail photography is easy to overlook. Imagine a trip without photos of the food, or a wedding without a photo of the rings. Your detail photos are essential story elements. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode96
10 Photography Mistakes That Will Make Your Photos Suck
October 04, 2017 14:00 - 17 minutes - 19.7 MBDramatically improve your photography by avoiding these 10 photography mistakes. These are common errors and I've made every single one of them. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode95
Photography Marketing: This is Why Nobody Sees Your Social Media Post
September 27, 2017 14:00 - 20 minutes - 22.5 MBSocial media is part of your photography marketing strategy. If you wonder why nobody sees your social media posts, It's because social media promotion is a rigged game. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode94
iPhone Photography: Comparing the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X for Photographers
September 20, 2017 14:00 - 15 minutes - 17.5 MBiPhone photography upgrades are here. The tenth anniversary of the iPhone brings three new models, and we're comparing the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X for photographers. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode93
Sometimes Color is Your Photography Subject
September 06, 2017 14:00 - 14 minutes - 16.8 MBColor can be your photography subject, or it can influence how someone perceives your subject. We can use color psychology to invoke feelings and emotions. People associate certain colors with a sense of time of place. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode92
Photography Gear: Is the Nikon D850 Your Next Camera?
August 30, 2017 14:00 - 21 minutes - 23 MBThe Nikon D850 is a beast of a camera, packing a lot of specs into one package. Is your photography gear in need of an upgrade? If so, this is one tempting camera. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode91
Are You Satisfied with Your Photography?
August 23, 2017 14:00 - 21 minutes - 22.9 MBIs your photography satisfying? Does your progress as a photographer seem to get stagnant? You know what you know, but you don't know how to jump start the quality of your photos. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode90
Photography Tips: 5 Tips to Improve Photographic Composition
August 16, 2017 14:00 - 18 minutes - 20.3 MBAvoid photography clichés. Two of the most common tips new photographers get to improve photographic composition are the Rule of Thirds and Leading Lines. Have you ever noticed that they contradict each other. Visit the show notes at: https://williambeem.com/episode89