Photography Explained Podcast
Photography Explained Podcast is a show where host Rick McEvoy breaks down photography concepts in plain English, without unnecessary details. Each episode covers one photographic topic in under 27 minutes, providing just enough information to help listeners understand and improve their photography. Rick is a professionally qualified photographer based in the UK who also helps photographers take better photos. Listeners can submit questions via his website.
Episodes
You Say I Should Use Image Stabilisation — Then Why Oh Why Would I Ever Turn It Off?
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Turn on image stabilisation, they said. It'll save your photos, they said. Nobody mentioned you'd need to turn it off again.You've been told to always leave image stabilisation switched on. But put your camera on a tripod, and that same advice flips completely. In this episode, I explain exactly what image stabilisation does, how many extra stops it can buy you, a
Crop Factor. Sorry — I Know It's Boring But It's Really Important.
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Your 50mm lens isn't really a 50mm lens — and once you know why, you'll never buy a lens with the wrong expectations again.In this episode Rick explains crop factor in plain English. No maths degree required. If you've ever wondered why your lens doesn't seem to do what the numbers on the barrel suggest, this one's for you.What's Covered● 🎞️
Your Kit Lens Says 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 — What on Earth Does Any of That Mean?
Send us Fan Mail🎯 Your kit lens has something printed on the barrel. 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6. Confident. Specific. And absolutely meaningless — unless you know what any of it means. This episode fixes that.In episode 239 of the Photography Explained Podcast, I explain every number and letter on your kit lens barrel. In plain English. Without the irrelevant detail. Including why the aperture numbering sy
Argh. Why Is There So Much Camera Gear? Please Help Me!
Send us Fan MailThere is a LOT of camera gear out there. Bodies, lenses, bags, tripods, filters, memory cards, drones, studio lights — and it can feel like you need to spend thousands of pounds before you've earned the right to call yourself a photographer. You don't. Not even close. In this episode I cut through all of it and tell you exactly what a beginner photographer actually needs,
What — I Have to Clean My Camera Gear? Really?
Send us Fan Mail🧹 Your camera gear is dirty. And dirty gear is quietly affecting your photos in ways you might not even notice — a smudge on the lens that softens everything, a speck of dust on the sensor that shows up in the same spot on every single sky you shoot. In this episode I cover exactly what to clean, how to clean it safely, and — probably most importantly — what not to do. Because the
Why It Is 3 Times Harder to Choose a Camera Bag Than a Sandwich Bag
Send us Fan Mail🎒 Did you know there are 31 types of camera bag? One of them is a sandwich bag. Yes, really.I used to carry a massive bag full of gear to my local park. Waterproof zips and everything. For boats I never went on. Seven lenses. Four batteries. Two speedlites. Snacks for a week. I was 10 minutes from home.The penny dropped in Delph Woods in Poole on 30th December 2016 at 15:37. I used
Do I Really Need a Tripod? Really? Why Rick, Why?
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Do you actually need a tripod? Not the answer every photography guide gives you — the honest one. Sometimes yes. And sometimes, genuinely, no. In this episode, I'll tell you exactly when each is true, what to look for if you decide to buy one, and the single most common tripod mistake — and it has nothing to do with the tripod itself. Whether you're thinking about buyi
Oh No. Another Blurry Photo. Here's How to Stop It Right Now.
Send us Fan Mail📷 Another blurry photo? Before you delete it — zoom in. In this episode I walk through the three types of blurry photo — camera shake, subject motion, and focus blur — how to diagnose which one you've got, and exactly what to change to stop it happening again. What We CoverDiagnose First — What Kind of Blurry Are You Looking At? Three types, how to tell them apart, and why get
Are You Holding Your Camera Like a Cheese and Pickle Sandwich?
Send us Fan MailAre you holding your camera like a cheese and pickle sandwich? 🥪 One hand, casual, not really thinking about it? In this episode, Rick covers six practical techniques that will make your photos sharper — starting the moment you pick up your camera. No kit required. No settings to change. Just how to hold, how to stand, and how to breathe. All of it free. All of it doable today. 📸 I
I've Got Hundreds of Photos on My Camera — Now What?
Send us Fan Mail📸 About This Episode You’ve come home from a shoot with hundreds of photos on your camera — and no system for what to do next. This episode is that system. Seven practical steps you can follow in about thirty minutes after every shoot. By the end, your photos are safe, organised, selected, and improved. And you’ve learned something for next time. 📋 The Seven Steps 1. Get the pho
Camera. Check. Something to Photograph. Check. Now How Do You Actually Take the Photo?
Send us Fan Mail📸 You’ve got the camera. You’ve found something worth photographing. Now what? In this episode, Rick walks through the seven steps that happen between picking up your camera and pressing the shutter — the process that determines whether your photo is sharp, well composed, and actually what you intended. Practical, in order, and immediately usable. 🎟️ In this episode: 1. Hold the
Shiny New Camera? Calm Down and Do This First
Send us Fan Mail 📸 About This Episode You’ve just got a new camera. The excitement is real — but most cameras come out of the box in a state that will cause you problems at exactly the moment you most want to take photos. In this episode, Rick walks you through seven quick setup steps — about twenty minutes in total — that get your camera properly ready before you take a single shot. Perfect for a
What Can An Entry Level Camera Really Do?
Send us Fan Mail📸 Think you need an expensive camera to take great photos? You really don't. In episode 229 of the Photography Explained Podcast, I take my entry level Canon R100 to Mexico for two weeks — kit lens only — and come back with portfolio-worthy images. Under £500 of gear. Real conditions. No tricks. In this episode I reveal 7 things an entry level camera can genuinely do brilliant
How to Know If You're Ready to Move from Phone to Camera
Send us Fan Mail📸 Is your phone holding your photography back — or is it you? In episode 228 of the Photography Explained Podcast, I’m sharing seven honest signs that tell you whether now is the right time to move from your phone to a camera. And if it isn’t quite the right time yet, I’ll tell you exactly what to do instead. In this episode you will learn: 📱 Sign 1. You keep running into the limit
White Balance Explained: Why Your Photos Look Too Orange or Blue
Send us Fan MailYour photos are sharp and well-exposed — but they look weirdly orange or horribly blue. Here's how white balance works and how to fix it. 📸This is one of those photography settings that nobody really explains to beginners. But once you understand it — and it really doesn't take long — you'll stop wondering why your photos look a bit off and start knowing exactly what
📷 Why Are My Photos Too Dark? Understanding Exposure for Beginners
Send us Fan MailEver wonder why your photos come out so dark you can barely see what you shot? You take a photo of something brilliant - a stunning sunset, your mate pulling a funny face, your dinner that actually looks restaurant-quality for once - and when you look at the result, it's so dark you might as well have taken it in a cave. Frustrating, right? 📸 This episode explains exactly why
📷 I Just Got My First Camera - What Do I Do in the First Week?
Send us Fan MailYou've just unboxed your first proper camera and honestly? It's a bit overwhelming. All those dials, buttons, menu options - where do you even begin? 📸 This episode walks you through exactly what to do in your first week with your new camera. No jargon, no technical overwhelm, just practical, actionable steps that'll have you taking photos you're proud of by nex
📷 Why Are My Photos Blurry? All the Reasons and How to Fix Them
Send us Fan MailYou've taken what you thought was the perfect shot, but when you look at it later, it's blurry. Frustrating, right? 📸 This episode breaks down all seven main reasons your photos might be blurry and gives you practical fixes for each one.In this episode, you'll learn:✅ How camera shake ruins photos (and the proper technique to eliminate it)✅ The reciprocal rule for sh
📸 5 Things We All Need to Do in 2026 to Take Better Photos
Send us Fan MailWant to take better photos in 2026 than you did in 2025? 📸 This episode gives you five simple, practical things you can start doing today that will genuinely improve your photography.In this episode, you'll learn:✅ How to properly clean your camera gear and why it matters for sharp photos✅ The smart way to learn camera settings without getting overwhelmed✅ Why shooting in diff
The Best of The Photography Explained Podcast: 29 Essential Photography Tips That Actually Matter
Send us Fan MailOver 221 episodes, thousands of tips, and hundreds of hours of content. Today, I've distilled everything down to the most important photography tips I've ever shared. This is the episode you'll want to bookmark. 🔖Here's the thing about doing a podcast for over 221 episodes: you accumulate a lot of advice. Some of it's specific—how to photograph buildings 🏛️
Composition Made Simple: The Rule of Thirds for Beginners
Send us Fan Mail📸 Photography Explained Podcast - Episode 221🎯 Composition Made Simple: The Rule of Thirds for BeginnersHost: Rick McEvoy 🇬🇧 | Duration: ⏱️ 23 minutes⚡ What Is This?The Rule of Thirds is a cheat code 🎮 that instantly makes your photos more interesting. Divide your frame into 9 equal parts (like noughts and crosses), place your subject on the lines or intersection points, and watch
The Photographer's Eye: See a Great Photo Before You Take It
Send us Fan MailEver wonder why some photographers spot amazing shots everywhere while you're standing in the same place seeing nothing? 👀 They're not lucky—they've trained their photographer's eye, and you can too! Host Rick McEvoy reveals the exact skills that separate snapshots from photographs. Learn to see light, composition, and decisive moments BEFORE you press the shutt
Why Your Photos Look Flat & How to Fix Them
Send us Fan MailEver wondered why your photos don't look as good as the scene you remember? 🤔 The answer isn't a new camera or expensive software—it's mastering seven simple editing adjustments that transform flat photos into stunning images. ✨Host Rick McEvoy reveals the exact editing workflow professional photographers use on EVERY photo. Learn how to make your images pop without
📸 Train Your Eye: Master Photography Right Where You Are🌍
Send us Fan MailTired of feeling like you need an exotic location for great photos? 🎒 The truth is, the most amazing photo spots are often right outside your door. The key is learning how to see like a professional photographer. 🎁Host Rick McEvoy gives you his essential 11-Point Checklist for training your eye and taking captivating photos, no matter where you are. Stop just looking, and truly see
📸The Art of Light: From Harsh to Heavenly ✨
Send us Fan MailWhat transforms an average photograph into a stunning one? It’s light. Photography literally means "drawing with light" ✍️, but simply having light isn't enough—you need to understand how to use it as a creative tool 🎨.In this essential, practical guide, host Rick McEvoy shows you how to stop fearing "bad" light and start seeing it as an opportunity. We div
Essential Accessories for Every Photographer (Without Breaking the Bank)
Send us Fan MailEver wondered what gear you need beyond your camera? 🤔 The answer isn't a new lens or a bigger flash; it's a few simple, affordable accessories that can make a huge difference. ✨ They protect your gear, make shooting easier, and help you get better photos. 📸 In this episode, your host Rick dives deep into ten must-have items that professional photographers can't live
ISO Explained: The Simple Guide to Better Photos in Any Light ✨
Send us Fan MailEver wondered why some photos come out looking dark 🌑 and others are sharp but grainy? 🌾 The answer lies in one simple camera setting: ISO. 📸 It doesn't let more light in; instead, it's the digital amplifier of your photo's data. 🔊 Mastering this one setting lets you get a sharp, correctly exposed photo in any situation. 🎯 We’re diving deep into ISO, showing you what
🎙️Finding Your Best Angle, Simple Tips for Better Composition 🖼️
Send us Fan MailThe Secret to Amazing Photos Isn't a Camera. It's How You Use Your Eyes. ✨Have you ever wondered what separates a simple snapshot from a truly captivating photograph? It’s all about composition—the art of purposefully arranging everything within your photo frame to guide the viewer's eye and tell a clear story. In this episode, your host, Rick, demystifies this power
Your First Five Steps into Landscape Photography (Even in Your Local Park!)
Send us Fan Mail🏞️ Photography Explained Podcast - Episode 213: Your First Five Steps into Landscape Photography (Even in Your Local Park!) 📸What if you could take stunning landscape photos without traveling to exotic locations? In this episode, your host Rick McEvoy makes photography accessible by showing you how to find beauty right where you are—even in your local park. We’ll get straight to th
Creative Use of Depth of Field: Blurry Backgrounds, Sharp Subjects 🎯
Send us Fan MailEver wondered how some photos make the subject leap out with a dreamy, soft background, while others keep every detail crystal-clear from front to back? That, my dear listener, is the magic of Depth of Field (DoF)! ✨ In this episode, Rick McEvoy, your plain-English photography guide, unlocks this fundamental concept, showing you how to wield it for stunning, professional-looking im
Master Your Camera Modes: A Simple Guide to Auto, Aperture, Shutter & Manual Settings
Send us Fan MailAre you tired of your camera making all the decisions? 😫 Want to take control and unlock its full creative potential? This episode is your straightforward guide to understanding camera modes and transforming your photography from guesswork to glorious! ✨💡 Why Camera Modes Matter (Beyond Auto!)Ever wondered why some of your photos are perfect in Auto Mode, and others just... aren&ap
How to Get Sharp Photos Every Time: Beyond Just Focusing! 📸✨
Send us Fan MailIs 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 ach
Taking Great Photos in Direct Sunlight: 5 Tips for Beating the Harsh Light
Send us Fan Mail🌞 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 20
Polarising Filters - What Are They? Do I Need One?
Send us Fan MailPolarising 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 k
Neutral Density Filters - What Are They? Do I Need One?
Send us Fan MailNeutral 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 i
21 Composition Tips For Better Photos Of Buildings
Send us Fan MailDo 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
11 Landscape Photography Composition Tips That Will Instantly Improve Your Shots
Send us Fan MailDo you want to take more interesting landscape photos? Well, I do, and I hope that you do too. It is too easy to go somewhere and take average, boring photos of something you never do anything with. I have taken loads of these myself, so don’t worry. And it is so easy to take the same photo of something we have all seen a thousand times. Let’s not do any of that.No, there is so muc
11 Travel Photography Composition Tips That Will Instantly Improve Your Shots
Send us Fan MailDo you want to take more interesting travel photos? Well, I do, and I hope that you do too. It is too easy to go somewhere and take average, boring photos of something you never do anything with. I have taken loads of these myself, so don’t worry. And it is so easy to take the same photo of something we have all seen a thousand times. Let’s not do any of that. No, there is so much
Understanding Focal Length and Its Effect On Composition
Send us Fan MailThe focal length you use to take a photo will significantly affect the photo you create. It will determine what is in a photo, what is not in a photo, how small or large the elements of the photo are, and how the elements in your photo relate to each other. The focal length you use will also determine the depth of field, or as I like to call it, depth of sharpness, that there is in
What Are The Rules Of Composition? (And Which Do I Use?)
Send us Fan MailThe rules of composition are not rules. The rules of composition are guidelines, ideas, things that we can use to help us. But you need to know what the rules of composition are so you know which rules you are going to use, if any. You don’t have to use the rules of composition, and you will never use all of them. Certainly not in the same photo, but you will see why, so don’t worr
What Makes a Good Composition in Photography?
Send us Fan MailPhotography is about more than just taking a photo—it’s about taking the best photo you can every time. A rubbish composition will give you a rubbish photo. A great composition will give you a great photo.Create better compositions, and you will end up with better photos – and in this episode, I help you to do just this – what is not to love?So, if you want to learn how to create b
Photography Composition Tips and Techniques – How I Take Photos
Send us Fan MailThe single most important thing we can do to improve our photos is to think about what we are taking photos of before we take them. We need to take the time to get the best composition every time we take a photo. The success or otherwise of any photo starts and ends with what is in the photo.Photography composition is what you include in a photo, what the light is doing and how the
Top Tips To Help You Manage Your Digital Photo Catalogue
Send us Fan MailPhotography Explained Podcast Episode 199 - Top Tips To Help You Manage Your Digital Photo CatalogueYou need to organise your photos on your computer so you can find any photo quickly and easily. Once you have done that, you have the small matter of looking after that precious collection of photos, which, as a photographer, is your everything. I don’t want to overstate this—as a ph
How To Organise Digital Photos On Your Computer
Send us Fan MailYou need to organise your photos on your computer so you can find any photo quickly and easily. You need to come up with a filing system that you can add to over the years as you take more and more photos. And you need to be able to keep track of all the photos in the catalogue so you know which photos you have edited, the good stuff you have not yet edited, your best stuff and any
How To Take Fewer Photos But Better Photos In 2025 (With My One Photo Rule)
Send us Fan MailI want to get straight into taking better photos, beginning with taking fewer photos. We can all take fewer photos and, in the process, take better photos, and in this episode, I am going to tell you how. And yes, I will revisit my one photo rule. And here it is.“Take the time to take the best one photo of one thing.”Yep, that is my one photo rule in twelve words. Splendid.In this
Photography Explained Podcast - 2024 Highlights
Send us Fan MailI want to finish 2024 with a light-hearted look back at my favourite things from 2024. Why not, eh? So join me as I pick up on some stuff from the past year, which has been an excellent year for me and my podcast. so thank you for being with me, dear listener.In this episode, I tell you What was the most popular episode of the Photography Explained Podcast in 2024?What was the leas
Why Do I Have So Many Rubbish Photos? (And Why It’s OK, And What I'm Doing About It)
Send us Fan MailI have loads of rubbish photos cluttering up my computer, clogging up my hard drives, and preventing me from finding the good stuff that must be in there somewhere, surely?We all take rubbish photos every now and then, so it’s okay—not every photo we take is a masterpiece. But if a photo is rubbish, get rid of it. If you have photos that you are never going to do anything with, why
What Is The Difference Between RAW And JPEG Photos?
Send us Fan MailRAW and JPEG are file formats. Photographers use both. JPEG images have an amount of processing and compressing done to them when a photo is taken. RAW photos have no processing done to them other than creating the file, that is.JPEG photos can be viewed by anyone straight off the memory card. To view RAW photos, you need specialist software.JPEG files are smaller than RAW files, b
How Do You Take Care Of A Camera Sensor?
Send us Fan MailDigital camera sensors are important, sensitive, expensive bits of kit that need looking after. There are things that we can do to protect them from bad stuff, but if bad stuff gets to them, there are things that we can do to remove that stuff.This applies to all of us photographers at all times, so it is pretty important that we know this stuff.In this episode, I tell you How to p
Why Can't You Use Flash Photography In Museums and Art Galleries?
Send us Fan MailSo you are in a museum or an art gallery. Or some other similar place. It is lovely and quiet, with nice low-level lighting and local lights highlighting all those fantastic exhibits. The whole place has been carefully designed with a bespoke lighting scheme.And you see something really cool that you would love to photograph. What do you do?Look is what you so—no more. Do not take
How Do I Take Care Of My Camera Lenses?
Send us Fan MailCamera lenses are optical and engineering marvels. Camera lenses must be treated with care and respect when used, stored carefully and regularly maintained and cleaned. Take good care of your camera lenses, and they will take good care of you for years. In this episode, I tell you.What needs protecting in a lens?What gear can help you look after your lenses?How you store lenses.How
How Lenses Can Help You To Take Better Photos
Send us Fan MailThere are so many lenses out there. How can you possibly know which lens or lenses will help you? Relax – I have got this covered.Lenses on cameras give photographers options. To understand how lenses can help you take better photos, you need to know what you want to photograph, how you want to take these photos, and what you want your photos to look like. Once you know these thing
Camera Lenses Explained - My Beginner's Guide
Send us Fan MailA listener asked me to do an episode strictly on lenses, so here it is. If you want me to explain something, just hit the “Send us a text” link on the podcast feed, and you can have your own almost personalised episode of the podcast. How utterly splendid.Lenses attach to cameras and focus what you point your camera at onto the camera sensor. So, lenses are quite important in photo
Now It's Time For You To Start Taking Better Photos
Send us Fan MailOK, I have spoken a lot about taking better photos. But in the final episode of this series, I tell you what you need to do. Yes, dear listener, it is time for you to start your journey to take better photos—which we all want to do, right?So this is what you do. Start with choosing your best 20 photos. Put them in a safe place, be it a folder, album, or even a pile on the floor. Bu
How To Find Your Photography Niche - 10 Top Tips From Me
Send us Fan MailTo be the best at one photography thing, you must decide what that one photography thing is. This is how you can find your perfect photography niche.Trust me, I have been there. I used to photograph everything and anything for anyone and everyone. I was all things to all people. And what was the result of that? I was all over the place and not very good at anything. Sure, I could t
Get out taking photos more—but take fewer photos
Send us Fan MailGet out more and take photos, but take fewer photos. This will help you take better photos. Getting out more and taking photos gives you lots more opportunities to create new stuff. But don't try to create too much new stuff, or you will end up with lots of average photos that you do not have the time to do anything meaningful with.And none of us want that, do we? No, we don&a
15 Time Saving Photography Tips To Help You Take Better Photos
Send us Fan MailAre you taking loads of photos but not getting great results?Are you spending forever on your computer trying to find decent photos to edit?And are you taking hours editing average photos and wondering why they are not turning into great photos?Relax – I can help you with all of these. In this episode, I tell you.Fifteen things that you can do that will help you save time.Fifteen t
Photo Editing - What You Need To Know (And Not Worry About)
Send us Fan MailPhoto editing can be daunting. Knowing where to start can be challenging, as can knowing when to stop! But don’t worry, I can help you. I can tell you what you need to know and do.And how you approach editing is crucial Editing for me is all about enhancing what is in a photo that you have taken and no more. Yes, that is all editing is to me, making the best of what we have capture
How To Get Better At Photography By Learning From Others
Send us Fan MailA great way to get better at photography is to learn from other photographers. There are loads of great photographers out there and loads of great photos. But where do you start?This is where I can help you. I will tell you ten photographers from whom I have learned. This is your starting point. There is another photographer that you can learn from.You, dear listener. Yes, you.In t
Phone Camera vs DSLR - What Are You Missing With A Phone?
Send us Fan MailPhotography Explained Podcast Episode 182 - Phone Camera vs DSLR - What Are You Missing With A Phone?You take photos with your phone. You got into photography by taking photos with your phone, and you have never used a camera.So what?You are missing out on the wonderful world of photography, that’s what! And it is a big what, too.While phones in cameras get better and better, takin
Phone vs. Camera: Which Is Better To Take Photos With?
Send us Fan MailCameras are, of course, designed to take high-quality photos. And phone cameras have improved so much that they are a credible alternative to cameras. But which is better to take photos with? A digital camera or a phone? Is one better than the other? Or is there a place for both?Most people have phones these days, and most phones have cameras built into them. So why would you need
How To Use Your Camera Settings To Take Better Photos
Send us Fan MailWe can change many settings in cameras and lenses, too. These settings will change depending on what you are taking a photo of and the ambient light levels. With the correct camera settings, we can take better photos. That is why our cameras have all those settings, after all!Join me in this episode and discover how mastering your camera settings can transform your photography. In
Photography Gear - How Cameras, Lenses and Other Stuff Help
Send us Fan MailPhotography is drawing with light, and photography gear is simply the tools we use to capture that light and take photos.Yes, it is that simple. Well, it should be that simple. Think of photography gear as tools, and you are on the right track. Camera bodies, lenses, bags, tripods, and a whole load of other stuff can help us take photos.But how can they help us? And what can they h
Photography Gear – What To Buy And How To Use It
Send us Fan MailWhat photography gear should you buy? How do you use it? Where do I start? I am confused!Right. Stop. What gear do you have? What do you need more gear for? You might not need more gear; you might have all you need; you just don’t know it.Listen to this episode before you even think about buying any more gear. Please don’t do what I did.In this episode, I tell you.The criteria for
Photography Tips - How To Actually Take A Photo
Send us Fan MailWould you like to know the best way to take a photo? As obvious as it might sound, there are things that you might not know. So, if you are still trying to figure out what to do or want help taking better photos, you are in the right place. I can help you with this.You can do things when you take a photo to get the best results. In this episode, I tell you exactly what they are and
Tips For How To Take Better Photos – Getting Started
Send us Fan MailHere's more good stuff on how to take better photos. This is the fifth in an ever-expanding series of episodes about how to do this. The important bit of photography is the taking of the photos bit. But how do you do it? And more importantly, why are you taking that photo, and what of?More food for thought that will help you to take fewer photos but better ones.In this episode
How To Use Your Gear To Improve Your Compositions
Send us Fan MailPhotography Composition Tips and Techniques. This is the fourth in the series of episodes about how to take better photos. And this is the bit that I forgot from the last episode.Camera settings – why are there so many? And gear. Photography gear. Why is there so much of it?Well, I am not saying that you need more gear, but the different camera settings and different camera gear al
Photography Composition Tips and Techniques
Send us Fan MailThis is the third in the series of episodes about how to take better photos. And do you want to know one of the best ways to take better photos?Thinking about what you include in a photo and how the things you include relate to each other is one of the best ways to take better photos.I am talking about composition, and in this episode, I tell you lots of good stuff about it. Becaus
What Are You Trying To Do With Your Photography?
Send us Fan MailPhotography Explained Podcast Episode 173 - What Are You Trying To Do With Your Photography?What Are You Trying To Do With Your Photography? What are your hopes and dreams? Are you happy as you are taking photos with your phone? Or do you want to be a professional photographer and earn a full-time living from your photography?This is the starting point in learning how to take bette
How To Take Better Photos - Part 1 - 11 Things For You To Do
Send us Fan MailPhotography Explained Podcast Episode 172 - How To Take Better Photos - Part 1 - 11 Things For You To DoThis episode starts a series of episodes where I teach you how to take better photos. Nice and simple. And very important.No matter where you are on your photographic journey, there are things that you and I can do that will help us to take better photos. Every time I take a phot
The Future Of Photography – Making Sense Of It In 2024
Send us Fan MailI have been talking about stupid photography terms that don’t make sense. But what are we going to do with them? How can we make photography accessible to all in 2024 and beyond?In this episode, I tell youHow I replace ISO.How I change the aperture scale.Why exposure time makes sense (and not shutter speed).Why how we see the world as 1x replaces focal length, crop factor and all t
Stupid Photography Terms That Don't Make Sense Part 3
Send us Fan MailThis is the last episode in my series of stupid photography terms that don’t make sense. In this episode, I give you my take on these terms.Crop factorSpeedlite/ flashgunCamera shakeStopF-stopFast lensJPEGRAWAnd why I think that they are stupid. Most of them. I also tell youWhat if I use a phone to take photos and not a camera?What if I use a film camera?And finally, what I do.All
11 More Stupid Photography Terms That Don't Make Sense
Send us Fan MailYes, 11 more photography terms that confuse explained and shamed. This is part 2 of my three-part series explaining photography terms that are out of date, confusing at best or just plain old wrong.And if you are a phone user wanting to get into more photography but finding all this stuff putting you off, don’t worry; I’ve got you.I know how you feel. And I can help you. And that i
What is the Photography Explained Podcast all about then?
Send us Fan MailHi, Rick here. I hope that you're well.This is the trailer for the Photography Explained Podcast.In this trailer, I will tell you what my podcast is all about and where you fit in, dear listener. My podcast is based on my experiences and knowledge, not internet searches. Sure, there's some research into some of the stuff I talk about because I don't know everything.
31 (Stupid) Photography Terms That Don't Make Sense (Any More) (Part 1)
Send us Fan MailDo you find some photography terms completely baffling? Are you bewildered by terms like APS-C, mirrorless camera, focal length, and aperture scale? Are you a phone user wanting to get more into photography but finding this strange terminology putting you off?I get you. I know how you feel. And I can help you. So let me.In this episode, I tell you.· Why APS-C should be bann
How To Care For Your Photography Gear - This Is What I Do
Send us Fan MailCamera equipment is very important, expensive and very breakable if you do not look after it.Do you know how to look after your gear properly?In this episode, I tell you how to look after my gear. I have not had a problem with any of my gear as I look after it so carefully. So, listen to this episode to find out how you can look after your gear like I do mine.In this episode, I tel
How I Use This Complicated Photography Stuff To Take Photos
Send us Fan MailWhy would I want to use this complicated stuff to take photos? Do I need to? Shouldn’t this be easy? It depends on you and where you want to go with your photography.These are perfectly valid questions but do not worry. In this episode, I will tell you how I use this complicated stuff, which, with time and practice, is not complicated at all. It just sounds like it is. That is the
Do I Really Need A Camera In 2023? Or Will My Phone Do Instead?
Send us Fan MailIt’s 2023. Most of us have phones. And they take amazing photos. So why do we need cameras? Come on, phones are all we need, right?Well, it just depends. I need a camera in 2023. I still prefer taking photos with my camera rather than my phone. You cannot beat the experience of taking photos with a camera. And I cannot take the photos I need with my phone.So, I need a camera in 202
Understanding Histograms In Photography
Send us Fan MailHistogram. Doesn’t sound like a photography thing. Sounds complicated. What is it, Rick? Do I need to know about this?Yes, you do need to know about this. A histogram can help you get the best exposure you can and tell if you have not got the best exposure.In this episode, I tell you.What a histogram is.How you can use a histogram to get the best exposure.How you can use a histogra
Why Is Sharpness In Photography So Important?
Send us Fan MailSharpness. What does this mean in photography? Is this important? Do I need to know about this?Yes, you do need to know about this. You should aim to get the sharpest photo you can every time you create an image. But you need to know how to do this, right?In this episode, I tell you.What sharpness means in photography.How you can take and process sharp photos.What does tack sharp m
