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You can take the best travel photos with your smart phone. All you need are the 5 tips we have to share and your eye for storytelling. Smart phone cameras are getting excellent results with newer models constantly improving and adding new features. You can immediately share your photos and also create an instant Cloud backup so you never lose your photos.   The post 5 Ways to Take the BEST Travel Photos with Smart Phones appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode266      

This is an encore of episode 191 - Photo Composition Ideas for Travel Photographers. Now that many of us are traveling again, it seemed like a good time to remember how to compose a photo.

Should you make money from your photography? Who doesn't want more cash? Of course, going into business is very different from being a photographer. Listen to learn the pros and cons. #photography #business #showmethemoney The post Should You MAKE MONEY from Photography? appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode265  

Do photographs need post processing? If so, how much? We discuss how your story dictates the needs of your post processing and some ideas how to make the right choices. Different file formats come with post processing from the camera, and others absolutely require some help to get the result you desire. The post Do Photographs NEED Post Processing? appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode264  

We've waited a long time and now we want to visit our ultimate travel photography destinations. We'll let you know where we want to go, why, and our plan for storytelling photos. Whether you want to travel near or far, there are elements of your destination that can appeal to the photos you want to create and the experience you want to have. Come travel with us in this episode. #travelphotography #themephotography #storytelling The post Our Ultimate Travel Photography Destinations appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode263  

Do you cringe when you see photography fads from the past, or do you cringe because you were part of the fad? We'll discuss some old fads and tell you how to recognize new ones. The post 6 Photography Fads of the Past appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode262  

Just a brief announcement for the upcoming schedule of I Like Your Picture. We're taking a Spring Break and will return on May 19, 2021 with a new schedule.

Successful photographers have one powerful trait in common. They don't let other people hold them back. You're kind of a big deal, but only if you allow yourself the freedom of being one. In this episode, we'll share some tips for you to identify who you want to be as a photographer, identify what's holding you back, and warn you of the biggest enemy of your success as a photographer. The post 1 Powerful Trait of Successful Photographers appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode261  

Are you more creative in camera or in post processing? A good photo is a good photo, so there's no right or wrong. It's important to know your strengths. I don't care how you make your photo as long as I like the result, so don't worry about which way you prefer to craft a photo. Play up your strengths to greatness, rather than build up your weakness to mediocrity. The post Are You MORE CREATIVE in Camera or in Post Processing? appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode260  

We have 10 photography mistakes to avoid in this episode. These are the things that are easy to fix before you click the shutter, but not so much afterward. Keep these problems in mind before you compose. If you make a mistake, it's not the end of the world. People who've taken photos for decades occasionally make these same mistakes. With luck, you'll learn from this list and develop good habits to help you avoid making mistakes in the first place. The post 10 Photography Mistakes to Avoid appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode259  

We share 10 photography ideas for outdoors to help you practice with your gear and composition, so you can become a stronger photographer. It's Springtime when we recorded this and we've been shut inside for too long. Get your gear, head outside and find out what happens when you try our 10 photography ideas to use when you're outdoors. The post 10 Photography Ideas for Outdoors appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode258  

Still locked down? We have 10 photography ideas at home to help you practice and sharpen your skills. Practice is essential for growth. We have a list of 10 ideas that can help you develop essential photography skills and techniques on the days when you're stuck at home. The post 10 Photography Ideas at Home appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode257  

The perfect camera bag may not be out there, but there sure are a lot of duds. We have 10 factors you should consider before buying your next camera bag. How many camera bags do you need? You'll possibly end up buying more than you need, at least until you find out what matters to you in a camera bag. That's why having a checklist like our 10 factors can help you save money in the long run. You'll know what you want. The post 10 Factors to Choose the Perfect Camera Bag appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode256  

Is your photography experience social or private? One of the things that changed photography for many of us during the lockdowns is the absence of social interaction that we got from photography. Do you gain creativity from working with others, or do you need to be alone to concentrate on your photography? The post What's Your Photography Experience? appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode255  

The best way to organize Lightroom Classic is to use the method that makes the most sense to you. Many Lightroom Classic trainers ignore this basic truth and go on to teach their way, without giving any path or options for people who just think about things differently. We'll show you a resource that can help you learn how to organize, find and share your photos using Lightroom Classic. The post The Best Way to Organize Lightroom Classic appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode254  

We share 5 ways to get tack sharp photos in this episode, and it's easier than you think. If you aren't getting the sharpness an detail you need, check out our episode. We'll tell you why your photos need to be sharp, and where you need sharpness. Then we'll go into the 5 different techniques you can use to ensure that you capture and share tack sharp photos with your audience. Every photo needs sharpening. The post 5 Ways to Get Tack Sharp Photos appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode253  

We'll share 5 reasons visual storytelling is something you need to incorporate in your photography. People are wired to consume stories. Give yourself an unfair advantage in your next photo. People engage with visual information much faster than text, and we're infatuated with stories. We'll help you understand why and how to engage your audience with visual storytelling, and without going over the top. The post 5 Reasons Visual Storytelling is Critical for Photographers appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode252  

I asked Lee to give me her objections to use off-camera flash in her photography, and she gave me 5 answers...and more. Check out why some folks don't like OCF. Let's be fair, some of her reasons are about convenience and some are about a lack of experience. Does that mean she should embrace off-camera flash, or is she doing just fine with her photography using available light? The answer is in this episode. The post 5 Objections to Use Off-Camera Flash appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode251  

Learn 5 reasons why no one likes your photos. it's not just a matter of skill, but also about taste and style. You can learn all the technical skills that you want, but what really matters comes from your heart & soul, and it only appeals to a specific audience. You can never be all things to all people, but you can learn what your audience wants from you - and doesn't want. The post 5 Reasons Why No One Likes Your Photos appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode250  

Want to know the best way to organize your photos in Lightroom Classic? It's the method that makes sense to you, and we'll help you create a strategy to organize your photos. It's frustrating to keep wasting your time searching for photos in Lightroom Classic. A little organization isn't that hard, if only you know what tools to use and had a strategy. That's what we're discussing in this episode of I Like Your Picture, and there's a nice bonus at the end to help you out. The post Best Way to Organize Your Photos in Lightroom Classic appeared first on William Beem Photography. Visit the show notes at:  https://williambeem.com/episode254