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Clued Up with Maria B: The Behind-The-Scenes Photography PodcastAuthor: Maria B
How do you elevate your photography? If you read articles, listen to photography podcasts, watch a lot Youtube videos; and youve attended numerous workshops and conferences; youve probably tried lots of techniques-different lights and lighting set ups; you've purchased a ton of gear, software, and apps; or taken to the extreme, youve changed camera systems. And are your photos really that much better? What if I told you that the secret to better photos isnt in the latest gear or the latest preset? The secret to better photos is everything that goes on before the first time you click the shutter. Let me teach you how to build quality photoshoots and have a better photoshoot experience using These 5 Pillars to a Better Photoshoot:CORT-Consistency, Organization, Redundancy, and TimePhotoshoot Mapping and WorkflowSkills-Technical and People SkillsBusinessGrowthThese 5 Pillars will have you walking into any photoshoot, any set, any location, any event, and any business dealings with confidence. These 5 Pillars have taken me from shy, reserved, ladened with self-doubt and denying myself opportunities, to a determined, self-assured, on-set problem solver who welcomes challenges and who no longer negotiates pricing. Im your host Maria. I specialize in Portrait and Headshot Photography. My portraits are magazine-style contemporary images that allow my clients to be photographed the way they want to be seen by the rest of the world. That means working with MUAs, hairstylists, as well as my clients. It means learning to collaborate and to direct. Using these 5 Pillars has changed my confidence and my ability to interact with clients, collaborators, colleagues, and with businesses. These changes have lead me to expand my portfolio to engagement, maternity, and family photography; to operate two businesses, and to acquire my own studio. I know getting Clued Up to the 5 Pillars and to what has to go on behind the scenes in order to produce quality photoshoot experiences for you Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Education, How To, Visual Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Your Photos, Your Rights: What Every Photographer Needs to Know
Episode 2
Sunday, 14 September, 2025
Send us a textIn this episode of Clued Up, we delve into the complexities of copyright in photography, emphasizing its importance for protecting your creative work. We talk about the automatic legal protection photographers receive upon capturing an image, the significance of licensing and contracts, and the steps to take if someone infringes on your copyright. Our conversation also covers international copyright considerations, common myths surrounding copyright, and the differences in ownership between employees and freelancers. Finally, we discuss how to determine pricing for usage rights, ensuring photographers are compensated fairly for their work.TakeawaysUnderstanding copyright is essential for photographers.Copyright protection begins the moment you take a photo.Clients often misunderstand ownership of images.Licensing agreements are crucial for protecting your work.You can enforce your copyright through legal means.International copyright laws vary by country.Myths about copyright can lead to financial loss.Employees do not own the copyright to their work.Pricing for usage rights should reflect the value of the work.Contracts should clearly outline usage rights and limitations.Resources U.S. Copyright Office U.S. Copyright Office: PhotographyDMCA on GoogleDMCA (equivalent) on Instagram Questions or Comments? Reach out at mariabphotostudio@gmail.com and I'll be in touch* directly or address your comment on the podcast.*By submitting a question or statement, you agree that your submission can be discussed publicly on the podcast, website, or other platforms owned by or affiliated with CluedUpBTS and its parent company, HeadshotNJ, and affiliate company Maria B Photography Studio. while retaining your anonymity.
