The Helpful Photographer Podcast
offers short, practical episodes filled with essential photography tips and clear technical guidance. Created for photographers at every skill level, each episode breaks down complex topics into simple, easy-to-follow lessons. With more than 200 episodes available, the podcast covers camera settings, lenses, composition, lighting, and post-processing. It is the perfect resource for fast, actionable advice that helps you improve your photography skills quickly.
The podcast is produced by Zim in collaboration with NYC Photo Safari. To learn more or to register for a photo safari
visit https://newyorkcityphotosafari.com/
Episodes
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
The difference between variable and fixed aperture lenses.
Transcript available here: NYC Photo Safari
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
How to decide between lenses with very similar features.
Transcript available here: NYC Photo Safari
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
What you need to know about photographing people
on the street.
Transcript available here: NYC Photo Safari
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Strategies for keeping your images safe while traveling.
Transcript available here: NYC Photo Safari
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
What you should know about using a single large
capacity card.
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Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Saturday Aug 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
How to weigh the value of various camera features when buying a new camera.
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
How to test your camera for the sharpest image possible.
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Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
The pros and cons of using lens extenders.
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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
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
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Get a better understanding of how metering and focus are related.
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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
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
How metering affects Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
& Aperture Priority modes.
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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
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
What is Adobe DNG and why should you use it?
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
How many brackets to use when doing HDR in Light Room.
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