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You've heard the term "adding impact," and we want to do it with our photography, but what does it mean, and how can we do it?

In this week's episode, Chicago-based photographer Kristen Ryan shares ways to add impact to your landscape photography. She tells us what "adding impact" means to her and how you can do it both in the field and post-processing.

Links from this episode:
Kristen's Website
Kristen's Instagram
Women Capture Magic
Women Capture Magic Instagram
Ladies Retreats

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10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

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Winter is right around the corner, and that sadly means many of us will put our cameras in the closet for the rest of the year. Many photographers choose to put their hobby to rest during the winter months... However, there are numerous ways you can stay busy with photography in the off-season, which I'll outline in this episode!

Apologies for the sub-par audio. I realized at the last minute that I didn't have an episode scheduled and I was out of the office, so I recorded this while in the field. I'll do better next time!

Link to my YouTube Channel

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10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

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Most of the best images help to tell a story and live beyond the scene in the frame. In this week's podcast episode, Toby Nicol shares advice on bringing your photos to life to tell a story, even in the most simplistic images. Toby is an expert in removing distracting elements from his scenes and capturing the perfect moment. He gives us tons of great information about capturing simplistic photos that can tell a story.

Links from this episode:
Toby's Instagram
Whale Watching Perth

If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.

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10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

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Proper photo storage is crucial, and we can all be better at being prepared for disaster. You never know when your drive is going to fail, get lost, or be stolen. However, with numerous different ways to store your images, it can be challenging to know the best way to store and back up your images.

In this week's podcast episode, I cover everything you need to know about importing, storing, and backing up your photography.

Links from this episode:
Samsung T7 Shield 2TB External Drive
SanDisk Extreme 2TB External Drive
How to Fix Your Lightroom Catalog MESS (Video)
7 Easy Tips to Make Lightroom Run Faster (Video)

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10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

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Composition is the most fundamental element of photography, as it lays the foundation for the rest of the photo to come together. Without good composition, no amount of post-processing can fix an otherwise dull image. In this episode, photographer Mark Denney shares all sorts of tips and tricks for great compositions. Whether capturing images with your wide angle, mid-range, or even telephoto, Mark has lots of advice to help you find better compositions next time you're out in the field.

Links from this episode:
Mark's Website
Mark's Workshops
Mark's Lightroom Tutorials
The Morning Blaze
Mark's YouTube
Mark's Instagram

If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.

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10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

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Photography is riddled with technicalities and formal terms that can easily confuse even experienced photographers. This week's podcast episode covers four often misunderstood photography concepts. Realizing how these concepts work can help you change how you shoot, allowing you to capture better images.

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With the earth nearing its solar maximum, now is the time to capture powerful auroras that can be seen in the mid-latitudes of the earth. In this episode, Aurora chasing photographer and travel writer Stephanie Vermillion shares her advice on how to find the aurora in the lower 48. Additionally, she shares lots of great advice regarding photographing the northern lights. If you've been trying to capture the aurora, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

Links from this episode:
Stepanie's Website
Stephanie's Instagram
100 Nights of a Lifetime Book
A Guide to Northern-Lights Watching in the U.S.
Great Lakes Aurora Hunters Facebook Group
SpaceWeatherLive App

If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.

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10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

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Memory cards aren't the most exciting piece of equipment, but quality memory is crucial to recording and protecting your images. In this episode, I explain all the different markings and specs on memory cards, including how you can pick out your own SD cards in the future.

Here's a link to my favorite Lexar SD Card and SanDisk SD Card.

If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.

Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel.

10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video