The Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari

211: How to Choose a Wedding Photographer

What to look for in a wedding photographer, from pricing and style to editing and personality, so you can make the right choice.

 

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210: Composition P5: Understanding Light in Photography

How light and shadow shape better compositions and improve your photography by seeing light more intentionally.

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209: Composition P4: Balance & Negative Space

Improve composition with better framing, visual balance, and negative space in your photography.

 

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208: Composition P3: Color Theory for Photographers

Learn how color, contrast, and value shape stronger compositions and guide the viewer’s eye in photography.

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207:Composition P2: When to Use the Center

When does centered composition work? Learn how to use it effectively.

 

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206: Composition P1: Rules & When to Break Them

Why common composition rules can limit your photography and how to use them more effectively.

 

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205: OEM vs 3rd-Party Lenses: Worth It?

OEM vs third-party lenses: do the savings cost you performance? Here’s what you need to know.

 

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204: Third-Party vs OEM Camera Batteries: Which Is Better?

Are third-party camera batteries worth the savings? Learn the real difference in quality, reliability and performance.

 

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203: How to Clean Your Camera's Sensor

Learn how to check for sensor dust and safely clean your camera using simple tools and techniques.

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202: How to Clean Your Camera Gear

A step-by-step guide to cleaning your camera, lenses and bag to keep your gear working smoothly.

 

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201: Sharp ND Filter Photography Tips

How to keep your ND filter shots tack sharp with tips on clean filters, stable tripods, and proper focusing.

 

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200: Real-World Results of a Lens Test

Testing your camera lens can instantly improve image sharpness and shooting confidence. Photographer Vicki Hibbert shares her real-world lens testing 
process before photographing wildlife in Antarctica.

 

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199: Front vs Drop-In vs Clip-In Filters

A Physicist shares the pros and cons of front, drop-in, & clip-in filters, including impact on image quality, cost, and ease of use.

 

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198: Shutter Priority vs Manual Mode

When to use shutter priority instead of manual mode for changing light & moving subjects.

 

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197: Photographing Frozen Soap Bubbles

A winter photography experiment: how to photograph frozen soap bubbles. Includes bubble recipes and camera settings tips.

 

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196: Test Your Camera Lenses for Sharpness

A simple, controlled way to test your lenses and find their sharpest aperture.

195: Antarctica & Snow Photography Tips.

Photography tips from Zim's Antarctica trip: shooting snow, high-contrast subjects like penguins, and using polarizing filters effectively.

 

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194: Polarization, Glaciers, and Antarctic Light

How polarizing filters reduce glare, enhance skies, and affect real-world photography.

 

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193: Understanding Polarizing Filters in Photography (with a Physicist)

How polarizing filters reduce glare, enhance skies, and affect real-world photography.

 

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192: Why Use Auto ISO

When and why to use Auto ISO, how your camera balances exposure, and how Manual, Aperture Priority, and Shutter Priority really work in real-world shooting.

 

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