{"id":1239,"date":"2023-11-19T18:57:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T23:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/photographysidehustle.com\/?p=1239"},"modified":"2023-11-20T18:37:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T23:37:55","slug":"132-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/photographysidehustle.com\/132-2\/","title":{"rendered":"132"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-14000606\"><\/div><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1316116\/14000606-15-black-friday-buys-for-photographers.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-14000606&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h1>Mentioned in this Episode<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Some of these links go to Amazon.com and Amazon.ca. 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global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/creativecloud\/plans.html?filter=photography&amp;plan=individual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adobe Photographer Plan Subscription<\/a><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Some of these links go to Amazon.ca. I am an Amazon Associate and will receive a small fee if you make a purchase. Thanks for listening to the podcast.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<h1>Transcript<\/h1>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hey, how\u2019s it going? I\u2019m Andy Jones and this is episode 132 of the Photography\u00a0 Side Hustle podcast.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This week I have put together a list of 15 things any photographer will need at some point in their journey.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason I&#8217;m doing this list is because Black Friday is at the end of the week. Plus Christmas is a little over a month away and I want you to know what you want in your stocking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#1 Extra Memory Cards\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think you are going to get by with two cards think again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you start doing 2 or 3 sessions a week you&#8217;re going to need 8 or more cards.\u00a0 Why? Because the first session might use 2 cards, you might not have time to get them onto your computer and backed up before the second session. Then the same thing will happen when you do the third session.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you get a call and need to fit an extra session in you have cards available.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#2 Gloves<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are photography gloves that allow you to uncover your fingers and thumb to operate your camera.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve had a pair for over 17 years. After your first event at an ice rink, you\u2019ll realize you need some.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you shoot weddings in the winter, you\u2019ll need a pair. You can\u2019t work properly if you are uncomfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#3 Lens and Sensor Cleaning Kits<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are inexpensive and you need a way to clean your lenses and your sensor. A dirty lens and sensor will reduce the quality of your photos. It\u2019ll also add to your editing time, which is really annoying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4 Flash<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t own a flash, you need one. They are easy to use and will improve your portraits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to spend hundreds of dollars on one, you can buy used ones for under $100.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you already have one consider buying a second to use as a slave. The slave setting makes the flash go off when it sees the light from another flash. So you can set up a home studio with a couple of flashes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#5 Camera Bag<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now camera bags aren\u2019t cheap. That is okay because you don\u2019t want to be putting thousands of dollars of equipment in a flimsy $25 bag. You need a well-designed camera bag to organize everything and know that it\u2019s not bouncing around inside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a great feeling turning up for a shoot knowing where every piece of equipment is. When you get a new bag take some time to work out where your lenses and bodies fit. Keep all your memory cards in the same pocket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Searching for stuff during a session doesn\u2019t impress anyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#6 Tripod or Monopod<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lot of photographers don\u2019t use tripods, I was one for a long time. Everything I shot was handheld, but for sports, I used a monopod. The monopod is great because it takes the weight of the camera and lens, and allows me to get sharper images.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I started using a tripod for landscapes because it keeps the camera still when I use a very slow shutter speed. Without it, the photo would be blurry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#7 Circular Polarizer<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are a great tool to have in your bag. A polarizer is sunglasses for your lens and removes any glare. If you are thinking of getting one get a variable polarizer. This type allows you to adjust how much polarizing you need. Make sure you buy one that fits the lens you will be using it on. On the front of each lens, there is a zero with a line through it and a number next to it. That is the diameter your polarizer needs to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#8 A Crystal Ball<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now Kenzie my daughter bought me one of these a couple of years ago. I didn\u2019t think it was much use until I used it. The result was very cool, I shot a snowy scene at sunset through the ball. I don\u2019t use it too often but when I do it never disappoints me.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#9 Drones<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are thinking about shooting real estate you need a drone. Even if you don\u2019t cover real estate you can make money with a drone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you know the legalities of using a drone commercially in your area. The fines can be heavy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#10 Spare Batteries<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like memory cards, you need to have plenty of batteries available. If you use a mirrorless camera you will go through more batteries than a DSLR.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shooting in cold weather will cause the batteries to drain faster than they do in warm conditions. Make sure you have more than you need, it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#11 Remote Shutter Release<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two types, wired which plugs into the side of the camera, and wireless which doesn\u2019t.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landscape photographers use them, but portrait photographers can also benefit from using them. If you put your camera on a tripod you can talk to your subject and keep them relaxed while all the time taking photos. A lot of people tense up when you start looking through the viewfinder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#12 White Balance Card<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setting a custom white balance using an 18% gray card can save you time when editing. There is nothing wrong with being more accurate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#13 Battery Grip<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A battery grip fits to the bottom of your camera body and allows you to use two batteries instead of just one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also gives you a second shutter button when you turn the camera to shoot vertically. So you don\u2019t have to reach across to use the shutter, it\u2019s right where you need it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#14 External SSD<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backing up your files is very important. The easiest way to do it is on external hard drives. The best type of hard drives are Solid State Drives (SSD) because they have no moving parts and are more reliable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need a couple of external drives so you have your photos on your computer and two other copies on the drives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get 2TB external SSD drives for under $100.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#15 Adobe Photography Plan Subscription\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now of all the things I\u2019ve listed, this is the most important if you don\u2019t already use Lightroom and Photoshop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Half of your time is spent editing your photos, so use the best programs for the job. At $9.99 a month for the Photographers Plan you get Lightroom and Photoshop.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You would think it would be cheaper if you paid a year in advance, but it isn\u2019t, $119.88 a year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of all the things I pay for this plan is the best value. There are constant updates and you can use a Photoshop Beta version that tests all the new stuff before being released.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Okay, those are the 15 things photographers need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ll put links to them all on the episode page over at PhotographySideHustle.com\/132<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to join the conversation in the Facebook group I\u2019d love to see you there. If you want me to check your website\/portfolio out, you can contact me using Messenger.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Right, I\u2019m all waffled out, talk to you soon, bye.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mentioned in this EpisodeSome of these links go to Amazon.com and Amazon.ca. I am an Amazon Associate and will receive a small fee if you make a purchase. Thanks for listening to the podcast.USA LinksAdobe Photographer Plan SubscriptionSome of these links go to Amazon.com. 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