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The Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari
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Photography tips and tricks in a brief 5-10 minute format.
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118: The Holy Trinity Isn’t Holy
How holy is the holy trinity of lenses? What you should know. View transcript here: newyorkcityphotosafari.com
3 min
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Mar 6, 2024
117: Why Convert to Adobe DNG?
What is Adobe DNG and why should you use it? Podcast transcript available here: newyorkcityphotosafari.com
3 min
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Feb 28, 2024
116: HDR: How Many Images Do You Need?
How many brackets to use when doing HDR in Light Room. Transcript available here: newyorkcityphotosafari.com
2 min
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Feb 21, 2024
115: Stacking vs Merging in Light Room
What's the difference between stacking and merging. Transcript available here: https://newyorkcityphotosafari.com/
3 min
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Feb 14, 2024
114: Deleting & Removing Files From Light Room
What it means to delete or remove files in Light Room. Transcript available here: newyorkcityphotosafari.com
2 min
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Feb 6, 2024
113: Where Are My Files in Light Room?
Staying organized in Light Room by importing properly.
5 min
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Jan 31, 2024
112: Separate File Types in LightRoom
Quick & easy steps to separate jpgs from raw files in Lightroom. newyorkcityphotosafari.com/blog.html
2 min
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Jan 17, 2024
111: Four Bird Basic Photography Tips
Four important tips to get you started with bird photography. Click here to read a transcript.
6 min
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Jan 10, 2024
110: How to Change Your Lens
The best procedure to follow when changing your lens. Click here to read a transcript.
3 min
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Jan 3, 2024
109: Become Proficient With Your Camera.
Steps you can take to get comfortable with your camera. Click here to read the transcript.
2 min
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Dec 27, 2023
108: How to Choose a Light Box
What to look for when buying a light box. Click here to read the transcript.
5 min
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Dec 20, 2023
107: Understanding Natural Light
Is natural light the cat’s pajamas of photographic light? Click here for a transcript.
4 min
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Dec 13, 2023
106: How to Chimp Your Photos
The proper way to chimp your photos and improve your work. Click here to read a transcript.
2 min
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Dec 6, 2023
105: How Many Shots is Enough?
How many frames should you be shooting? Is less better? Click here for a transcript.
5 min
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Nov 22, 2023
104: Using Graduated ND Filters
When is the best time to use Graduated ND filters and which filters to use. Click here for transcript.
3 min
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Nov 15, 2023
103: When to Stack Photos
Is it better to take just one shot or stack photos? Click here for a transcript
3 min
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Nov 8, 2023
102: When to Use Polarizing Filters
Is there a better or worse time to use a polarizing filter? Click here for transcript.
4 min
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Nov 1, 2023
101: Lightroom Workflow
The proper workflow for using Lightroom. Transcript available here
1 min
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Oct 25, 2023
100: The Importance of Photography
Why everyday photography should be important. Transcript available here: NYC Photo Safari - Podcast
4 min
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Oct 18, 2023
99: Dead Pixel vs Hot Pixel
How to tell the difference between a dead pixel vs a hot pixel. Transcript available here: https://newyorkcityphotosafari.com/blog/90-photo-tips-podcast/910-the-third-element-98.html
3 min
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Oct 11, 2023
98: The Third Element
What it takes to become a great photographer. Transcript available here: https://newyorkcityphotosafari.com/blog/90-photo-tips-podcast/909-the-third-element-98.html
7 min
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Jul 20, 2023
97: Shooting in the Heat
Things to watch out for when the temperature rises.
3 min
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Jan 4, 2023
96: How to Use a Ring Light
Using a ring light for Zoom meetings and broadcasting. Transcript available: NYC Photo Safari
3 min
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Dec 28, 2022
95: Photographing Holiday Lights
Getting the most out of photographing holiday lights. Transcript available at: NYC Photo Safari Blog page
4 min
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Dec 21, 2022
94: Holiday Family Photos
How to take holiday family photos.
5 min
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Oct 19, 2022
93: Expanding & Compressing Space
The best ways to expand and compress visual space. Transcript available here: https://newyorkcityphotosafari.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=893
2 min
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Oct 12, 2022
92: When to Use Spot Metering
The best and worst times to use spot metering. Transcript available here: https://newyorkcityphotosafari.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=892
8 min
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Oct 5, 2022
91: 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
3 min
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Sep 28, 2022
90: Lens Flare
The 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
4 min
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Aug 31, 2022
89: The Most Important Camera Accessory
Why lens hoods are important and why you should always have one.
3 min
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Aug 24, 2022
88: Get Started w/ Film Photography
The basics of how to use a film camera in less than 5 minutes.
5 min
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Jul 28, 2022
87: How To Buy A Used Camera
What to look for when buying used equipment on the internet. https://newyorkcityphotosafari.com/calendar.html
6 min
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Jul 13, 2022
86: Do You Need A Fast Lens?
The pros and cons of fast lenses.
4 min
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Jul 7, 2022
85: How to Clean Your Camera
How to clean your photography equipment in preparation for a big shoot.
4 min
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Jun 22, 2022
84: How to Use Manual Focus
Getting the most out of manual focus if you have to use it.
6 min
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Jun 16, 2022
83: How to Shoot a 150-600mm Lens
Methods, strategies & settings for shooting very long zoom lenses.
6 min
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Jun 7, 2022
82: Photographing in the Rain
Strategies for keeping your equipment dry when photographing in the rain.
4 min
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Apr 27, 2022
81: 3 Popular Photo Gadgets to Avoid
Very photography popular gadgets you shouldn’t buy.
5 min
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Apr 20, 2022
80: What Else Do You Need In Your Bag?
The other things you’ll want to have in your camera bag.
3 min
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Apr 13, 2022
79: You Need These in Your Camera Bag
Some of the best camera gadgets that will make your photography more enjoyable.
3 min
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Apr 6, 2022
78: When to Choose Black & White
Deciding when to display an image in black & white or color.
3 min
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Mar 30, 2022
77: What is Color Neutrality?
Understanding the importance of color neutral filters.
6 min
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Mar 16, 2022
76: Staying Warm & Dry While Shooting in the Cold
Strategies for keeping you and your equipment dry and warm when the temperature drops.
4 min
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Mar 9, 2022
75: How to Use a Lens Collar
What is a lens collar? And the best ways to use them.
2 min
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Mar 2, 2022
74: The Two Weakest Parts of a Tripod
What to look out for when buying a budget tripod. The most common points of failure.
5 min
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Feb 23, 2022
73: Video vs Still Tripod Heads
What’s the difference between video and still tripod heads? Which one should you own?
3 min
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Feb 2, 2022
72: Tripod Leg Locks The Pros and Cons
What you need to know about tripod leg locks.
4 min
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Jan 27, 2022
71: Avoid These Aperture Settings
Which apertures to avoid using and why you should avoid them.
5 min
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Jan 19, 2022
70: 2 Shutter Priority Mistakes
The 2 most common mistakes when using Shutter Priority.
5 min
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Jan 12, 2022
69: 2 Aperture Priority Mistakes
When shooting Aperture Priority be sure to avoid these two mistakes.
6 min
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Jan 5, 2022
68: Manual Mode Mistakes
3 most common mistakes while using manual mode and how to fix them.
5 min
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Dec 8, 2021
67: How to Get Started with Photography
How you can get started in photography and up your game.
5 min
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Dec 1, 2021
66: Troubleshooting Spots on Photos
How to determine the source or black and white spots on your photographs. And how to eliminate them.
5 min
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Nov 3, 2021
65: How to Win Photo Contests
Practical strategies for winning photo contests.
5 min
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Oct 26, 2021
64: A Warning About Photo Contests
Why you should be weary of photography contests. Things to look out for.
3 min
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Oct 22, 2021
63: What is the Country Code?
Why every nature photographer needs to pay attention to the Country Code.
6 min
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Oct 6, 2021
62: Setting a Lens Budget
When should you spend an extra $1,000 for a lens.
5 min
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Sep 29, 2021
61: How to Fix Exposure Problems
Why all of your photos are always over or under exposed and how to fix it.
5 min
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Sep 22, 2021
60: How to Properly Meter Exposure
What to do when your camera is not metering a scene as you expected.
4 min
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Sep 15, 2021
59: How Camera Metering Works
Understanding Metering and Metering Modes. Incident & reflective meters explained.
5 min
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Sep 9, 2021
58:Lightroom Presets
How to choose the right Lightroom preset for you photo. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
3 min
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Sep 1, 2021
57: Sharper Night Photos
Beyond f/stop-shutter speeds, here are some tips to get better night photos.
4 min
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Aug 25, 2021
56: Pros & Cons: Carbon Fiber Tripods
Should you buy carbon fiber tripods? Ways to make any tripod more stable.
6 min
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Aug 18, 2021
55: Achieve Maximum Bokeh
How to achieve the most amount of bokeh without a fast lens.
3 min
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Aug 11, 2021
54: Who Needs a Full Frame Camera
Reasons for and against buying a full frame camera. What you need to know.
4 min
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Aug 4, 2021
53: Bracketing Your Photo
How and when to bracket your images. (All cameras)
7 min
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Jul 29, 2021
52: Aspect Ratio Explained in 2 Minutes
What is aspect ratio and which one should you choose?
2 min
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Jul 6, 2021
51: Astro Photography From a City
How to do astrophotography in the middle of NYC.
7 min
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Jun 24, 2021
50: How to Photograph the Moon & Stars
Settings and strategies for photographing the Moon, Milky Way & Star Trails
11 min
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Jun 16, 2021
49: How to Use Bulb Mode
Photographing Fireworks with Bulb Mode.
6 min
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Jun 10, 2021
46: Pros & Cons of a Super Zoom Lens
Is an all in one Super Zoom lens the right lens for you?
3 min
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Jun 10, 2021
48:How to Photograph Fireworks
Tips for taking great fireworks photos. Settings and composition.
7 min
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Jun 2, 2021
47: Buying Third Party Lenses
Things to keep in mind when shopping for a 3rd party lens.
6 min
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May 20, 2021
45: Which Lens to Buy Next
Which lenses you'll want to buy next depends on what you enjoy photographing.
5 min
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May 14, 2021
44: Composing Macro Photography
P3 Simple tips for better macro photography compositions, especially flowers.
7 min
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May 6, 2021
43: How to Achieve Sharper Macro Photos
P2 Simple steps you can take to insure sharper macro photos.
5 min
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Apr 30, 2021
42: Affordable Macro Lens Alternatives
P1 Macro Photography. If a macro lens is out of your budget there are alternatives.
6 min
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Apr 22, 2021
41: Photoshop Layers Explained
A quick explanation of Photoshop layers and it’s uses.
5 min
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Apr 16, 2021
40: How & When to Shoot HDR
Easily extend your picture’s dynamic range to create amazing compositions.
5 min
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Apr 8, 2021
39: When To Start Shooting RAW.
Should ALL photographers be shooting RAW? What is a RAW file?
5 min
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Apr 1, 2021
38: Why Pinhole Cameras Are Superior!
A simple but exact explanation of how pinhole cameras work and why they are superior to cameras with lenses!
9 min
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Mar 18, 2021
37: Is Photographing Graffiti Copyright Infringement?
Did you infringe someone’s copyright? And what to do if YOUR copyright is infringed.
14 min
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Mar 5, 2021
36: Understanding Copyright for Photographers
Watermarks are not enough to protect your copyright. What you need to know as a photographer.
12 min
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Feb 24, 2021
35: Camera Numbering Options
How your camera numbering options work.
2 min
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Feb 18, 2021
34: What Does 9999 Mean on a Camera?
The problem with mega size memory cards.
4 min
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Feb 4, 2021
33: Bird Photography Camera Settings
Suggested camera settings for bird photography
9 min
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Jan 27, 2021
32: Technical Real Estate Photography Tips
Settings you’ll need to know when doing real estate photography.
4 min
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Jan 20, 2021
31: Exterior Real Estate Photography Tips
Simple tips to improve your exterior real estate photography.
5 min
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Jan 13, 2021
30: Simple Real Estate Photography Tips (Interiors)
Easy steps you can take to improve the quality of your interior real estate photography.
5 min
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Jan 6, 2021
29: What is Micro Contrast?
Is micro contrast a real thing? A discussion about what affects sharpness in a lens.
9 min
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Dec 31, 2020
28: 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.
10 min
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Dec 24, 2020
27: Bird Photography Field Guide
What you need to know and bring as you head outdoors to photograph birds.
9 min
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Dec 9, 2020
26:DSLR to Mirrorless Migration
What you need to know before saying good-bye to your DSLR.
5 min
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Dec 1, 2020
25:Why iPhones Are Better Than DSLR
Are smartphones really better than cameras? Maybe.
2 min
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Nov 25, 2020
24: 3 Tips for Great Bird Photography
The three most important things you need to know as a beginner bird photographer.
8 min
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Nov 18, 2020
23: Straight Out of Camera
As 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.
9 min
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Nov 12, 2020
22: Substitute Tripod
What to do when you need a tripod but don't have one handy.
3 min
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Nov 5, 2020
21: 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.
3 min
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Oct 29, 2020
20: The Difference Between Depth of Field and Focus
Focus, bokeh, diffraction errors and flare; their causes and how you can take advantage of the physics of light.
10 min
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Oct 20, 2020
19: What You Need to Know about Polarizing Filters
How polarizing filters work and when to use them.
14 min
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