Thoughts on Photography

Thoughts on Photography is a podcast not about tips and tricks, how to take better portraits or landscapes, or travel destinations (although they may be mentioned). It’s not so much about the how of photography, more so about the why! It’s inspired by where photography begins for us – the stories and how people are using photography in their lives around the world today.

ToP #0147: Winter Photography Tips w/ Alex Soh 12/08/2015

ToP #0147: Winter Photography Tips w/ Alex Soh Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! As winter approaches it's important to be safe outside and it's helpful to know a few tips ahead of time. On this episode I talk with from Singapore, about details we should be aware of and look for while shooting outside in the winter. Just because it's cold out doesn't mean you shouldn't be out there shooting! /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/4004283

ToP #0146: Frogs, Fotography, & Frame of Mind 12/02/2015

ToP #0146: Frogs, Fotography, & Frame of Mind What happens when a conservationist who loves frogs has a camera? He goes to Haiti to create change. In this episode I talk with Robin Moore - photographer, conservationist, author, lover of frogs, and cofounder of Frame of Mind - an initiative empowering youth to connect with their natural and cultural world through photography and visual storytelling. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3989560

ToP #0145: Learning Photography - Workshops 11/24/2015

ToP #0145: Learning Photography - Workshops I just got back from a workshop with ImprovePhotography.com shooting in the BEAUTIFUL area in Utah and Arizona around the Grand Canyon! What I love about workshops is that there are so many people there to learn from and be inspired by. Check out this episode on learning through workshops with nature photographer Majeed Badizadegan. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3972223

ToP #0144: Learning Photography - Online with Jim Harmer 11/03/2015

ToP #0144: Learning Photography - Online with Jim Harmer We all have different learning styles. Many of us learn best by struggling through things and trying to figure it out on our own; others can read or see something once and get it. In this episode I talk with Jim Harmer, founder of , about the benefits of learning photography online. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3917635

ToP #0143: Joy of Marketing w/ Sarah Petty - Marketing 10/26/2015

ToP #0143: Joy of Marketing w/ Sarah Petty - Marketing With thousands and thousands of photographers out there, how do you get your name known? What do you do to market your photography business? In this episode I am joined again by Sarah Petty from The Joy of Marketing to talk about what we should do to market our photography businesses. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3888437

ToP #0142: Joy of Marketing w/ Sarah Petty - Branding 10/19/2015

ToP #0142: Joy of Marketing w/ Sarah Petty - Branding How is does YOUR BRAND reflect YOUR BUSINESS? Not sure what it means to "brand your business?" In this episode, I talk with Sarah Petty - photographer, marketing guru, and New York Times best selling author. This interview is just a peek into what it means to have a brand for your photography business. To find out more, go to and be sure to check out her FREE resource for our listeners at /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3872976

ToP #0141: Learning Photography - Intro 10/12/2015

ToP #0141: Learning Photography - Intro How do you learn photography? Do you learn best when someone is there to walk you through and explain everything? Or do you learn best experimenting and working through struggles on your own? Or maybe you spend your time learning online through courses such as ImprovePhotography.com and . /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3855949

ToP #0140: NFL Photography with Jeff Lewis 10/05/2015

ToP #0140: NFL Photography with Jeff Lewis Are you ready for some football?!?! It's (American) football season here in the United States and if you're a photographer and you like football, this episode is for you! In this episode, I talk with based out of California. Jeff and I both love football and photography, so we get a little carried away at times. You'll definitely learn some great tips and learn what it's like on the sidelines of a NFL game. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3841207

ToP #0139: From Photographer to Gallery Artist 09/29/2015

ToP #0139: From Photographer to Gallery Artist Many of us dream about having our photography on display in a gallery somewhere. Anyone who has work displayed had to start somewhere. In this episode I speak with , author of Kara gives us a peek into her book sharing tips, recommendations, and resources for how photographers can make this dream a reality. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3828071

ToP #0138: Personal Passion Projects 09/14/2015

ToP #0138: Personal Passion Projects Clearly photography is a passion of yours, but what is it that you REALLY love to shoot? Are you working on a project? Maybe it's something private that you want to keep to yourself because you're capturing personal hardships that you're working through. Maybe it's something that you are SOOO excited about that you find yourself posting about it on every piece of social media out there that exists. Whatever it may be, there are many benefits to having some type of personal project. In this episode I talk with about these benefits and his article, /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3797166

ToP #0137: Infrared Photography 09/06/2015

ToP #0137: Infrared Photography With new mirrorless cameras coming out weekly, infrared photography will become easier and easier to shoot. In this episode I talk with - infrared photographer based out of Europe in Slovenia. Luka explains the hows and whys to help you get started. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3783122

CAMERA BAG GIVEAWAY & Photography Start 09/01/2015

CAMERA BAG GIVEAWAY & Photography Start It's time for me to start the giveaway process for the camera bags I've been reviewing for ImprovePhotography.com Check out the podcast to see how YOU can win a bag. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3770827

ToP #0137: Street Photography w/ Andre Wagner 08/30/2015

ToP #0137: Street Photography w/ Andre Wagner Although photojournalist have been doing it for years, there seems to be a growing interest lately in street photography. So many questions arise: How do you do it tactfully? What gear do you use? How do you avoid looking like a "creeper" or "stalker?" /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3767462

ToP #0136: Black and White Photography 08/23/2015

ToP #0136: Black and White Photography Black and white images are both classic and iconic. In this episode I speak with award winning black and white photographer about his process for getting a classic shot. You can read his article in here. Be sure to check out the article on Improve Photography for ! /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3753399

ToP #0135: Film School Africa 08/16/2015

ToP #0135: Film School Africa Photography is making a difference in lives all around us! In this episode I talk with Katie Taylor, from , about how photography is impacting people of all ages in South Africa. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3739861

ToP #0134: Your Own Gallery Exhibition 08/09/2015

ToP #0134: Your Own Gallery Exhibition Photographers often dream about having their work hanging somewhere to be adored by the world, but aren't sure how to go about it. In this episode I talk with , landscape photographer and podcast host, about his recent artist's reception and ideas for where and how to display your work. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3724847

ToP #0133: The Rescued Film Project 08/02/2015

ToP #0133: The Rescued Film Project Every photo tells a story. Someone somewhere pushed a button to capture a moment in time. What if that image was never seen? What would you do if you found an undeveloped roll of film? What if that roll had never before seen images of someone's birthday? Or the last image of someone's loved one? Or even the President of the United States? On this episode I talk with Levi Bettwieser of about what he is doing to share those images with the world. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3711289

ToP #0132: Beginning Photographer Struggles 07/27/2015

ToP #0132: Beginning Photographer Struggles As photographers, we've all faced struggles - especially when starting out. In this episode, I talk briefly with a young photographer, Sinikka Rohrer, about struggles and decisions new photographers need to make. is one of THE best resources for photographers of all levels to learn how to improve their photography. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3698574

ToP #0131: Wildlife Photography with Juan Pons 07/19/2015

ToP #0131: Wildlife Photography with Juan Pons Lately I've had a hard time believing some of the images I've seen that have gone viral with an animal riding on another animal's backs. , claims it's more common than one would think. In this episode I invited Juan Pons back on to share with us a little bit about the ins and outs of wildlife photography and how it doesn't take the most expensive gear to do it. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3683380

ToP #0130: Hosting A Photography Conference 07/13/2015

ToP #0130: Hosting A Photography Conference As photographers we value the opportunity to grow and learn how to improve our craft. Often we take advantage of conferences and what they have to offer, but don't bother considering what it takes to get one up and running. Any interst in bringing one to your city? In this episode I talk with Chris Smith, , about what it takes to launch a successful conference in your own city. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3670756

ToP #0129: Choosing Workshops with Juan Pons 07/08/2015

ToP #0129: Choosing Workshops with Juan Pons One of the best ways to improve our photography skills is to attend a workshop. With so many photographers out there hosting their own workshops, we have to be cautious about who and where we invest our money. In this episode, I speak with Juan Pons (wildlife photographer and host of The Digital Photo Experience podcast) about what we need to consider when choosing a workshop to attend. Find out more about Juan at /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3663599

ToP #0128: Photographers in Community 06/21/2015

ToP #0128: Photographers in Community One of the most challenging parts of starting a photography business, and keeping it going, is trying to do it alone. There are so many benefits of being in a community with other photographers, whether it be locally or online. In this episode, I speak with photographer Josh Newton about the importance of community for photographers. Follow Josh at http://instagram.com/joshnewton Check out some resources such as http://shootandshare.com and http://improvephotography.com/workshops /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3628402

ToP #0127: Travel Photography 06/14/2015

ToP #0127: Travel Photography It's that time of year here in the U.S. Photographers and families are traveling on vacation. In this episode, John Bragg and I share some of our stories and tips on travel photography. You can check out some of my travel pictures at and John's pictures from Europe at Also, check out more of John's work at http://www.johnbragg.com /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3613753

ToP #0126: Photographer Discrimination 06/08/2015

ToP #0126: Photographer Discrimination Photographers are being discriminated against because of their professional quality gear - at least that's what this episode's guest believes. On this episode I speak with professional photographer, Jason Lanier, about why he believes many photographers are being discrimanted against. Check out his of two different situations where he is questioned by security. See more of Jason's work at... /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3602233

ToP #0125: Wedding Workflow 06/01/2015

ToP #0125: Wedding Workflow With wedding season taking off, many photographers are too intimidated to shoot them. In this episode, I talk with about her workflow to help give photographers a glimpse of wedding photography. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3589609

ToP #0124: Reality TV + Photography = Photo Face-Off 05/16/2015

ToP #0124: Reality TV + Photography = Photo Face-Off Today there seems like there's a Reality TV show for almost anything - so why not photography? In this episode I talk with Justin Mott, resident photographer of the first ever photo reality TV show - . Justin tells us about his experience on the show and shares about some of the challenges he faces. Learn more about Justin by following his journey . /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3557824

ToP #0123: Copycat or Compliment? 05/09/2015

ToP #0123: Copycat or Compliment? What would you do if you saw a picture you took, but it wasn't a picture you took? What if you found out someone was copying your photography and profiting from it financially? Sound confusing? In this episode I talk with creative portraiture, Joel Robison, and his recent experience. Check out and follow him on ! /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3543907

ToP #0122: Wedding Planners 05/02/2015

ToP #0122: Wedding Planners With wedding season kicking off, one of the most important aspects of wedding photography is having relationships with wedding planners. In this episode I talk with wedding planner Monica Richard of about how photographers can build those relationships and the importance of working together as a team with other vendors. /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3529273

ToP #0121: Aerial Photography 04/25/2015

ToP #0121: Aerial Photography Why bother using a drone when you can shoot from a helicopter or airplane? In this episode I talk with Brad Cavanaugh from Air One Aerial Photography. Our conversation ranges from recommended gear and settings to keeping an eye on the weather. Check out Brad's work at /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3513592

ToP #0120: Meet the Host 04/18/2015

ToP #0120: Meet the Host If you've been a subscriber to Thoughts on Photography over the years you may have realized a recent change in the host's voice. With the wonderful Paul Giguere retiring from podcasting, Thoughts on Photography is now hosted by Brian McGuckin from the Improve Photography Network. Brian McGuckin has been shooting since 2006 and has had many unique photography opportunities ranging from the NFL and celebrity/athlete events to weddings and travel photography that has taken him all around the world. In this episode, fellow Improve Photography Network host, , talks with Brian about the podcast and his photography journey. To see more of Brian McGuckin's work go to /episode/index/show/paulgiguere/id/3500000

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