The Camera Cafe Show

The Nikon Wonder Girl | S01E05

Picasso famously said, “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once they grow up. As children grow, those who develop their talent continue to live an artistic life." Well, he must have been looking into a crystal ball and saw our talented 7 year old, award-winning photographer from our latest podcast!
Today we talk with the amazing  Nature photographer Jamie Smart aka "Eagle Eyed Girl" together with her dad James, all the way from Wales, Great Britain. Jamie already won multiple photography awards despite her very young age, and has an incredible passion and curiosity for nature and all living things. Join us today as she will dazzle you with her photography knowledge, how she holds up her Nikon Z9 and explains the best practices to become a nature photographer. Be ready for some giggles too. Enjoy it!
 
Timeline "The Nikon Wonder Girl":
00:04:08 Becoming a Wildlife Photographer
00:07:20 Next Photography Challenges
00:11:45 Nature Conservation Importance
00:14:04 What Should Parents Be Doing
00:20:20 Jamie's Camera Equipment
00:22:35 What She Loves Most in Photography
00:24:12 Explaining Photography to Kids
00:30:24 The Curlew Documentary
 
Check out more of Jamie's work:
Website: https://eagleeyedgirl.co.uk/
Latest Winning Pictures: https://eagleeyedgirl.co.uk/latest-news/
"The Life and Habits of the Curlew" video: https://youtu.be/8fclZ8y4AaY
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eagleeyedgirl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eagle_eyed_grl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EagleEyedGirl
 
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Secrets to Better Landscape Photography | S01E04

No matter when you started, we are pretty sure that Landscape photography has been on your 'to try' list. On this week’s podcast, we take that try up a notch in a conversation about how to get the most out of your landscape photography with professional photographer Gary Holpin from the UK!
With enhanced dynamic range, color algorithms, higher sensitivity settings, simplified editing and compositing software it becomes every time easier to get impressive landscape shots...However, ambition and vision is the key factor to start out, and Gary will explain, like he does on the successful training courses he runs, some secrets he learned along the years to get better and give you a head start in this wonderful way of capturing the world. From camera settings to things you should stop doing: get ready for some great insights. We hope you enjoy it!  
 
Timeline "Secrets to Better Landscape Photography":
00:01:54 Gary’s Start into Landscape Photography
00:03:50 What makes a Scene Photogenic
00:05:31 Basic Gear and Settings for Landscape Photography
00:15:13 3 Key Tips to Start in Landscape Photography
00:17:44 What Most Photographers Struggle With
00:20:50 The Ideal Focal Point
00:26:25 Landscape Photography in B&W
00:27:27 Start and Stop doing in Photography  
 
Check out more of Gary's work:
Website: https://www.garyholpin.co.uk/
Workshops (UK): https://www.garyholpin.co.uk/weekend-photography-workshops-beginners
"50 Gems of South Devon" book: https://www.garyholpin.co.uk/product-page/50-gems-of-south-devon-signed-by-the-author
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaryHolpinPhotography/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyholpinphoto/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryHolpin
 
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Talkin’ Birds and Photography | S01E03

Bird photography is a passion that grabs pros and amateurs alike and seems to not let go, so in our third podcast we will bring some secrets to light with our guest today, Will Wilson. Will is an accomplished Bird and Nature photographer, living in Rwanda, author of 2 books and mentor in countless workshops. In short, he’s the guy you will want with you on your birding experience!
We talk with Will about bird photography in Africa, the gear, mobile apps he uses, his shooting styles, favorite locations, nature conservation and how digital technology has transformed bird photography. Join us for some very practical advice and a fun conversation. We hope you enjoy it!
 
Timeline "Talkin’ Birds and Photography":
00:01:15 Will's decision to become a Nature/Bird photographer
00:04:20 Birdlife in Rwanda
00:08:04 Exploring new parts of the World
00:09:50 Beginner's Photography Gear
00:14:35 Training you eye for Better Bird Photography
00:19:30 Using different shooting Techniques
00:21:01 The Importance of Nature Conservation
00:26:51 3 Essential Tips to Start Bird Photography
00:31:26 Phone Apps for Bird Photography
00:34:05 Start and Stop doing in Photography
 
Check out more of Will’s work:
Website: https://komezart.com/collections/will-wilson
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2wsphotography
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2wsphotography/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameraCafeShow
Books published: https://komezart.com/collections/will-wilson/products/falling-for-the-birds-of-kigali
 
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A Photographer’s War Story | S01E02

With us today, in this first episode of "The Camera Cafe Show", a special guest, live from the Ukraine, the amazing street photographer Iva Sidash. She is the kind of photographer who has photography in her blood and shows us the emotions of her subjects, and her own life, through her pictures and portraits. Iva saw her work from being a street photographer, evolve to a more journalist documentary style, as she wanted to capture memories since the Russian invasion, for those not to forget and show their suffer to the outside world. In this interview we will discuss with her the way she goes on about making such powerful photography, the in -and outs of being a war photographer and will share some tips as how to get working as a photographer in such emotional difficult times. We hope you enjoy it.  
 
Timeline "A Photographer's War Story":
00:02:30 Photography before the Russian invasion of Ukraine
00:05:45 A Field report of photography in Kherson
00:10:33 The approach of covering personal emotional topics
00:13:04 Iva's Holding Hope photography project
00:20:32 The importance of photojournalism today
00:23:41 Workflow and photography gear
00:26:17 Start and Stop doing in documentary photography
00:29:12 The importance of accreditation in times of war photography
00:33:45 Photography future after the war is over
00:35:53 Finding a way to set your emotions aside
 
Check out more of Iva's work:
Website: https://ivasidash.com/
"Holding Hope" photography project: https://ivasidash.com/holding-hope
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iva.sidash
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iva_sidash
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/IvaSidash
 
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Teaser Episode | S01E01

"Unveil the Secret Now": Join Tom & Dave as they discuss what you can expect soon to hear on The Camera Cafe Show!