Shows
The Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari96: How to Use a Ring LightUsing a ring light for Zoom meetings and broadcasting.
Transcript available: NYC Photo Safari
2023-01-0402 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari95: Photographing Holiday LightsGetting the most out of photographing holiday lights.
Transcript available at: NYC Photo Safari Blog page
2022-12-2803 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari94: Holiday Family PhotosHow to take holiday family photos.
2022-12-2205 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari93: Expanding & Compressing SpaceThe best ways to expand and compress visual space.
Transcript available here: https://newyorkcityphotosafari.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=893
2022-10-1902 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari92: When to Use Spot MeteringThe best and worst times to use spot metering.
Transcript available here: https://newyorkcityphotosafari.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=892
2022-10-1207 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari91: Lens Cap... Danger!Why not having a lens cap can be a dangerous thing.
Transcript available here: https://newyorkcityphotosafari.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=889
2022-10-0503 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari90: Lens FlareThe causes of lens flare and how to control it.
For a transcript of this episode please visit: https://newyorkcityphotosafari.com/blog/photo-tips-podcast.html
2022-09-2804 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari89: The Most Important Camera AccessoryWhy lens hoods are important and why you should always have one.
2022-08-3103 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari88: Get Started w/ Film PhotographyThe basics of how to use a film camera in less than 5 minutes.
2022-08-2404 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari87: How To Buy A Used CameraWhat to look for when buying used equipment on the internet.
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2022-07-2806 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari86: Do You Need A Fast Lens?The pros and cons of fast lenses.
2022-07-1303 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari85: How to Clean Your CameraHow to clean your photography equipment in preparation for a big shoot.
2022-07-0703 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari84: How to Use Manual FocusGetting the most out of manual focus if you have to use it.
2022-06-2205 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari83: How to Shoot a 150-600mm LensMethods, strategies & settings for shooting very long
zoom lenses.
2022-06-1705 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari82: Photographing in the RainStrategies for keeping your equipment dry when
photographing in the rain.
2022-06-0804 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari81: 3 Popular Photo Gadgets to AvoidVery photography popular gadgets you shouldn’t buy.
2022-04-2704 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari80: What Else Do You Need In Your Bag?The other things you’ll want to have in your camera bag.
2022-04-2002 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari79: You Need These in Your Camera BagSome of the best camera gadgets that will make your photography more enjoyable.
2022-04-1303 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari78: When to Choose Black & WhiteDeciding when to display an image in black & white or color.
2022-04-0603 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari77: What is Color Neutrality?Understanding the importance of color neutral filters.
2022-03-3006 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari76: Staying Warm & Dry While Shooting in the ColdStrategies for keeping you and your equipment dry and warm when the temperature drops.
2022-03-1604 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari75: How to Use a Lens CollarWhat is a lens collar? And the best ways to use them.
2022-03-0901 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari74: The Two Weakest Parts of a TripodWhat to look out for when buying a budget tripod. The most common points of failure.
2022-03-0204 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari73: Video vs Still Tripod HeadsWhat’s the difference between video and still tripod heads? Which one should you own?
2022-02-2303 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari72: Tripod Leg Locks The Pros and ConsWhat you need to know about tripod leg locks.
2022-02-0203 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari71: Avoid These Aperture SettingsWhich apertures to avoid using and why you should avoid them.
2022-01-2705 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari70: 2 Shutter Priority MistakesThe 2 most common mistakes when using Shutter Priority.
2022-01-1905 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari69: 2 Aperture Priority MistakesWhen shooting Aperture Priority be sure to avoid these
two mistakes.
2022-01-1205 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari68: Manual Mode Mistakes3 most common mistakes while using manual mode and
how to fix them.
2022-01-0504 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari67: How to Get Started with PhotographyHow you can get started in photography and up your game.
2021-12-0804 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari66: Troubleshooting Spots on PhotosHow to determine the source or black and white spots on your photographs. And how to eliminate them.
2021-12-0105 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari65: How to Win Photo ContestsPractical strategies for winning photo contests.
2021-11-0304 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari64: A Warning About Photo ContestsWhy you should be weary of photography contests. Things to look out for.
2021-10-2602 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari63: What is the Country Code?Why every nature photographer needs to pay attention to the Country Code.
2021-10-2306 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari62: Setting a Lens BudgetWhen should you spend an extra $1,000 for a lens.
2021-10-0604 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari61: How to Fix Exposure ProblemsWhy all of your photos are always over or under exposed and how to fix it.
2021-09-2904 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari60: How to Properly Meter ExposureWhat to do when your camera is not metering a scene as you expected.
2021-09-2203 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari59: How Camera Metering WorksUnderstanding Metering and Metering Modes. Incident & reflective meters explained.
2021-09-1505 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari58:Lightroom PresetsHow to choose the right Lightroom preset for you photo. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
2021-09-1003 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari57: Sharper Night PhotosBeyond f/stop-shutter speeds, here are some tips to get better night photos.
2021-09-0104 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari56: Pros & Cons: Carbon Fiber TripodsShould you buy carbon fiber tripods? Ways to make any tripod more stable.
2021-08-2505 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari55: Achieve Maximum BokehHow to achieve the most amount of bokeh without a fast lens.
2021-08-1802 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari54: Who Needs a Full Frame CameraReasons for and against buying a full frame camera. What you need to know.
2021-08-1104 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari53: Bracketing Your PhotoHow and when to bracket your images. (All cameras)
2021-08-0406 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari52: Aspect Ratio Explained in 2 MinutesWhat is aspect ratio and which one should you choose?
2021-07-2902 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari51: Astro Photography From a CityHow to do astrophotography in the middle of NYC.
2021-07-0707 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari50: How to Photograph the Moon & StarsSettings and strategies for photographing the Moon, Milky Way & Star Trails
2021-06-2410 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari49: How to Use Bulb ModePhotographing Fireworks with Bulb Mode.
2021-06-1606 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari46: Pros & Cons of a Super Zoom LensIs an all in one Super Zoom lens the right lens for you?
2021-06-1003 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari48:How to Photograph FireworksTips for taking great fireworks photos. Settings and composition.
2021-06-1006 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari47: Buying Third Party LensesThings to keep in mind when shopping for a 3rd party lens.
2021-06-0205 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari45: Which Lens to Buy NextWhich lenses you'll want to buy next depends on what you enjoy photographing.
2021-05-2004 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari44: Composing Macro PhotographyP3 Simple tips for better macro photography compositions,
especially flowers.
2021-05-1406 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari43: How to Achieve Sharper Macro PhotosP2 Simple steps you can take to insure sharper macro photos.
2021-05-0604 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari42: Affordable Macro Lens AlternativesP1 Macro Photography. If a macro lens is out of your budget there are alternatives.
2021-04-3006 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari41: Photoshop Layers ExplainedA quick explanation of Photoshop layers and it’s uses.
2021-04-2304 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari40: How & When to Shoot HDREasily extend your picture’s
dynamic range to create
amazing compositions.
2021-04-1605 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari39: When To Start Shooting RAW.Should ALL photographers be shooting RAW? What is a
RAW file?
2021-04-0804 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari38: Why Pinhole Cameras Are Superior!A simple but exact explanation of how pinhole cameras work and why they are superior to cameras with lenses!
2021-04-0108 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari37: Is Photographing Graffiti Copyright Infringement?Did you infringe someone’s copyright? And what to do if YOUR copyright is infringed.
2021-03-1814 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari36: Understanding Copyright for PhotographersWatermarks are not enough to protect your copyright. What you need to know as a photographer.
2021-03-0512 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari35: Camera Numbering OptionsHow your camera numbering options work.
2021-02-2402 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari34: What Does 9999 Mean on a Camera?The problem with mega size memory cards.
2021-02-1804 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari33: Bird Photography Camera SettingsSuggested camera settings for
bird photography
2021-02-0509 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari32: Technical Real Estate Photography TipsSettings you’ll need to know when doing real estate photography.
2021-01-2704 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari31: Exterior Real Estate Photography TipsSimple tips to improve your exterior real estate photography.
2021-01-2005 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari30: Simple Real Estate Photography Tips (Interiors)Easy steps you can take to improve the quality of your interior real estate photography.
2021-01-1305 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari29: What is Micro Contrast?Is micro contrast a real thing? A discussion about what affects sharpness in a lens.
2021-01-0609 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari28: Advantages of Short Flange Back Distance.Why the short flange back distance in mirrorless cameras is advantageous & what you need to know before importing DSLR lenses to a mirrorless camera.
2020-12-3109 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari27: Bird Photography Field GuideWhat you need to know and bring as you head outdoors to photograph birds.
2020-12-2409 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari26:DSLR to Mirrorless MigrationWhat you need to know before saying good-bye to your DSLR.
2020-12-1005 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari25:Why iPhones Are Better Than DSLRAre smartphones really better than cameras? Maybe.
2020-12-0202 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari24: 3 Tips for Great Bird PhotographyThe three most important things you need to know as a beginner bird photographer.
2020-11-2507 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari23: Straight Out of CameraAs the debate rages on about what qualifies as photography, I'll share my opinion on whether getting a photo "Straight Out of Camera" is a worthy goal or simply a stupid idea.
2020-11-1808 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari22: Substitute TripodWhat to do when you need a tripod but don't have one handy.
2020-11-1203 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari21: Do you Need Image Stabilzation?What is image stabilization and how does it work. Learn when to use it and when to turn it off.
2020-11-0502 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari20: The Difference Between Depth of Field and FocusFocus, bokeh, diffraction errors and flare; their causes and how you can take advantage of the physics of light.
2020-10-2910 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari19: What You Need to Know about Polarizing FiltersHow polarizing filters work and when to use them.
2020-10-2013 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari18: Six Causes of Blurry PhotosMethods for detecting and correcting blurry photographs.
2020-10-0704 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari17: The Best Way to Choose the Right Shutter SpeedHow to determine the optimal shutter speed for any situation. Hint: 1/60 is not the right answer.
2020-09-3006 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari16: How to Find Infinity FocusGet a better understanding of infinity focus and how to find infinity focus.
2020-09-2403 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari15: How to Focus in Low LightStrategies for focusing in low light when autofocus fails.
2020-09-1706 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari14: Organizing Digital Photos for Publication (Part 3/3)Strategies on how to organize your for final publication. Using Lightroom Collections & Smart Collection
2020-09-1005 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari13: Strategies for Editing Your Digital Photos (Part 2/3)How to edit thousands of images down to just the best ones.
2020-09-0307 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari12: Strategies for Organizing Your Digital Photos (Part 1/3)How to organize your images: from the camera to the computer.
2020-08-2708 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari11: Photographic Composition - Where to StartHow to get your composition to the next level and where to start, and it's not the rule of thirds or leading lines or the Fibonacci rule either.
2020-08-2004 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari10: Understanding B/W & Color CompositionA few things you need to consider when composing a black and white or color photograph.
2020-08-1204 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari9: How to Learn CompositionHow to learn photographic composition, and it’s not the rule of thirds or the Fibonacci rule.
2020-08-0504 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari8: How to Backup Your Digital PhotosBest practices for storing your digital photos and different ways of backing up.
2020-08-0405 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari7: Internal vs External Hard drivesUnderstand the differences between internal vs external hard drives. What kind of drive is safest for storing your digital photos.
2020-07-2505 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari6: Memory Cards - Best PracticesHow to choose the right memory card for your camera and how to get the most out of your card.
2020-07-1808 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari5: Two Memory Card Slots - Photo TipsHow to capitalize on 2 memory card slots in your camera and whether or not you need it.
2020-07-1002 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari4: How to Calculate Exposure Time for ND FiltersStep by step instructions on how to calculate exactly the right exposure times when you are using ND filters.
2020-07-0308 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari3: How to use ND Filters - Photo TipsThe do's and don'ts of using ND filters. step by step instruction.
2020-06-2705 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari2: Choosing Square or Circular ND Filters - Photo TipsAll the pros and cons of using a square or circular ND filters.
2020-06-2603 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari1: How to Buy a Filter - UV, Clear & ND - Photo TipsFeatures to look for when you are purchasing a filter whether it's a UV, clear or protective filter.
2020-06-2504 minThe Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo SafariThe Helpful Photographer - Trailer2020-06-2400 min