

The **Helpful Photographer Podcast** delivers concise, no-fluff episodes packed with essential photography tips and technical insights. Designed for photographers of all levels, each short episode breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand lessons. With **150+ episodes** and counting, this podcast covers everything from camera settings and lenses to composition and post-processing. Tune in for quick, actionable advice to improve your photography skills fast! Podcasts are created by Zim in collaboration with NYC Photo Safari. For more information on registering for a safari please visit https://newyorkcityphotosafari.com/
Episodes

Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
124: Lens Extenders
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
The pros and cons of using lens extenders.
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
123: Lens Fog
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Great strategies for eliminating lens fog.
Transcript available here:
https://newyorkcityphotosafari.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=934

Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
122: White Balance vs Exposure
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Why poor white balance is often confused with poor exposure.
Transcript available here:
https://newyorkcityphotosafari.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=933

Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
121: Are Metering & Focus Tied?
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Get a better understanding of how metering and focus are related.
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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
120: Understanding Auto Focus
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Get a better understanding auto focus areas & auto focus modes.
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Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
119: Shooting Modes and Metering
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
How metering affects Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
& Aperture Priority modes.
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Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
118: The Holy Trinity Isn’t Holy
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
How holy is the holy trinity of lenses? What you should know.
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
117: Why Convert to Adobe DNG?
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
What is Adobe DNG and why should you use it?
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
116: HDR: How Many Images Do You Need?
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
How many brackets to use when doing HDR in Light Room.
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
115: Stacking vs Merging in Light Room
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
What's the difference between stacking and merging.
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Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
114: Deleting & Removing Files From Light Room
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
What it means to delete or remove files in Light Room.
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Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
113: Where Are My Files in Light Room?
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Staying organized in Light Room by importing properly.

Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
112: Separate File Types in LightRoom
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Quick & easy steps to separate jpgs from raw files in Lightroom.

Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
111: Four Basic Bird Photography Tips
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024

Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
110: How to Change Your Lens
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024

Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
109: Become Proficient With Your Camera.
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024

Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
108: How to Choose a Light Box
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023

Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
107: Understanding Natural Light
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023

Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
106: How to Chimp Your Photos
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023

Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
105: How Many Shots is Enough?
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023