Photography Explained Podcast

• How to Get Sharp Photos Every Time: Beyond Just Focusing! 📸✨

  Send us a textIs your camera secretly plotting to make your photos blurry? 😈 You know the feeling: that perfectly composed shot, only to find it looks like it was taken by a ghost. A soft-focus nightmare! 🤦‍♂️ Well, my dear listener, I'm Rick McEvoy, your humble host, and I'm here to banish that blur for good!In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the true secrets to achieving consistently crisp, clear, pin-sharp photos, every single time. Trust me, it goes way, way beyond just tapping that focus button. We're diving into the delicious recipe for sharpness, involving ingredients you might not even realize are messing with your masterpieces! Get ready to transform those fuzzy snaps into jaw-droppingly detailed images. 😎In this episode, you’ll uncover my personal magic formula for ultimate sharpness, including:⚡️ Shutter Speed Superpowers (and My Best Mate, the Tripod!): Learn how to freeze time (and your wobbly hands!) or master motion blur for awesome creative effects. I'll explain why my tripod is my constant companion – it's the ultimate weapon against camera shake!🎯 Aperture's "Sweet Spot" (and Why I Care So Much!): Discover the magical aperture where your lens performs its absolute best. We'll explore how to control that dreamy background blur (bokeh!) or keep everything razor-sharp, just the way I like it for my architectural shots.📉 ISO for Clarity, Not Crunch!: Say goodbye to grainy nightmares! I'll reveal why I always aim for the lowest ISO possible (like ISO 100 on my trusty Canon 6D) to preserve every glorious detail. Less noise, more crispness!💪 Lens Love & Steady Hands (My Personal Obsession!): Your lens is your camera's magic wand – but only if it's clean and top-notch! I’ll share my own habits, like always using a lens hood (the best free accessory!) and making sure my glass is spotless. Plus, how to hold your camera like a seasoned pro.✨ Post-Processing Polish (The Final Whistle!): Even with perfect in-camera technique, your digital photos love a little kiss of sharpening in post-processing. I'll guide you on how to apply that crucial final touch without making your images look artificial or over-sharpened. It's an art!📱 Smartphone Sharpness Hacks: Yes, even your phone can take surprisingly sharp photos with a few smart moves. I'll share quick tips to elevate your mobile snaps!Stop settling for "almost sharp" and start creating images that truly demand attention. I'm sharing the meticulous, real-world approach I've refined over a lifetime of professional shooting for clients, ensuring every image I deliver is absolutely crystal clear. If you're ready to banish blur for good, this episode is your neCheck out my splendid course How To Become A Real Estate Photographer on my website Rick McEvoy Photography.com Check out my splendid course How To Become A Real Estate Photographer at Rick McEvoy Photography.comSupport the showGet your question answeredThis is what my podcast is all about, answering your photography questions - just click here. Not only will I answer your question, but I will also give you a lovely, big shout out, which is nice.Find out more about the podcast on the Photography Explained Podcast websiteAnd find out all about me on my photography websiteThanks very much for listeningCheers from me Rick

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• Taking Great Photos in Direct Sunlight: 5 Tips for Beating the Harsh Light

  Send us a text🌞 Is Harsh Sunlight Ruining Your Photos? Not Anymore! 🌞Ever look at your beautiful outdoor scene and see only blown highlights, dark shadows, and squinting faces? You're not alone! Direct sunlight can be a photographer's biggest challenge, turning vibrant moments into high-contrast headaches.But what if you could turn that harsh light into your secret weapon?In Episode 209, Rick unlocks the pro secrets to stunning photography in direct sunlight! Discover 5 game-changing tips that will transform your sunny day shots from frustrating to fantastic.✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode:Master the Magic of Open Shade: Get instantly flattering, soft light for portraits.Creative Backlighting: Turn the sun into gorgeous rim light and dramatic silhouettes.Affordable Tools: How simple reflectors & diffusers can rescue your photos.Camera Settings & Editing Hacks: Crucial adjustments for balancing light & shadows.Bonus Phone Photography Tips: Get amazing shots even with your smartphone!Stop fighting the sun and start mastering it! Rick shares practical, easy-to-understand advice that will give you back control of your camera and your creativity.👉 Ready to take control of the light? Tap play now and transform your sunny day photography!About Your Host:Rick McEvoy is a professionally qualified photographer with a lifetime of experience, sharing bite-sized, jargon-free photography explanations every week.Find More:Podcast Website: photographyexplainedpodcast.comRick's Photography: rickmcevoyphotography.comConnect: [email protected]#PhotographyTips #DirectSunlight #HarshLight #OutdoorPhotography #PhotographyHacks #Lightroom #MobilePhotography #PortraitPhotography #LandscapePhotography #CameraTips #PhotographyExplainedCheck out my splendid course How To Become A Real Estate Photographer on my website Rick McEvoy Photography.com Check out my splendid course How To Become A Real Estate Photographer at Rick McEvoy Photography.comSupport the showGet your question answeredThis is what my podcast is all about, answering your photography questions - just click here. Not only will I answer your question, but I will also give you a lovely, big shout out, which is nice.Find out more about the podcast on the Photography Explained Podcast websiteAnd find out all about me on my photography websiteThanks very much for listeningCheers from me Rick

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• Polarising Filters - What Are They? Do I Need One?

  Send us a textPolarising filters attach to camera lenses and reduce reflections and glare, and can improve colour saturation. They can simply make your photos look better. What is not to love, eh? And they don’t cost a lot either.And I have a couple of these that I absolutely love.In this episode, I will tell you when, how, and why I use my polarising filters.So let me tell you all you need to know about polarising filters – how utterly splendid.All explained in plain English, without the irrelevant detail, in (much) less than 27 (ish) minutes!What is not to love? How utterly splendid!Check out my splendid course How To Become A Real Estate Photographer on my website Rick McEvoy Photography.com Check out my splendid course How To Become A Real Estate Photographer at Rick McEvoy Photography.comSupport the showGet your question answeredThis is what my podcast is all about, answering your photography questions - just click here. Not only will I answer your question, but I will also give you a lovely, big shout out, which is nice.Find out more about the podcast on the Photography Explained Podcast websiteAnd find out all about me on my photography websiteThanks very much for listeningCheers from me Rick

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• Neutral Density Filters - What Are They? Do I Need One?

  Send us a textNeutral density filters attach to camera lenses and reduce the amount of light getting through to your camera sensor without affecting the colours (hopefully). Neutral density filters allow you to take long exposures in daylight, allowing you to flatten water and make clouds super cool, streaky, blurry, amongst other things. Neutral density filters allow you to use wide apertures in bright conditions and can also prevent you from getting overexposed photos in bright conditions.I have an amazing 10-stop ND Filter that gets me super long shutter speeds in broad daylight.So let me tell you all you need to know about Neutral Density filters – how utterly splendid.All explained in plain English, without the irrelevant detail, in (much) less than 27 (ish) minutes!What is not to love? How utterly splendid!Support the showGet your question answeredThis is what my podcast is all about, answering your photography questions - just click here. Not only will I answer your question, but I will also give you a lovely, big shout out, which is nice.Find out more about the podcast on the Photography Explained Podcast websiteAnd find out all about me on my photography websiteThanks very much for listeningCheers from me Rick

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• 21 Composition Tips For Better Photos Of Buildings

  Send us a textDo you want to take better-composed, more interesting photos of buildings? So do I. And in this episode, I will give 12 things that will help you take better photos of buildings. And here they are.Take one photo and get the best composition you canUse the rule of thirdsTake a photo, then try a different focal length to get a different lookTake photos from different anglesMove back and forwardsUse leading linesFind the best lightCapture intricate architectural detailsFill the frameUse negative spaceConvey the sense of scale of a buildingTry a long exposurePlay with depth of fieldFind interesting subjects to photographDon't be put off by overcast daysGive tilt-shift lenses a goExplore old buildingsGo wider to capture the entire building, and a bit moreGet the building verticalThen do thisChoose a particular building and get to know itAll explained in plain English, without the irrelevant detail, in (much) less than 27 (ish) minutes!What is not to love? How utterly splendid!Support the showGet your question answeredThis is what my podcast is all about, answering your photography questions - just click here. Not only will I answer your question, but I will also give you a lovely, big shout out, which is nice.Find out more about the podcast on the Photography Explained Podcast websiteAnd find out all about me on my photography websiteThanks very much for listeningCheers from me Rick

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