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The Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari

The Helpful Photographer Podcast by NYC Photo Safari

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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/

204 Episodes
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A step-by-step guide to cleaning your camera, lenses and bag to keep your gear working smoothly.   Transcription here: New York City Photo Safari
How to keep your ND filter shots tack sharp with tips on clean filters, stable tripods, and proper focusing.   Full Transcript available at newyorkcityphotosafari.com
Testing your camera lens can instantly improve image sharpness and shooting confidence. Photographer Vicki Hibbert shares her real-world lens testing  process before photographing wildlife in Antarctica.   Transcript available here: New York City Photo Safari
A Physicist shares the pros and cons of front, drop-in, & clip-in filters, including impact on image quality, cost, and ease of use.   Full transcript available at newyorkcityphotosafari.com
When to use shutter priority instead of manual mode for changing light & moving subjects.   Transcript available at: New York City Photo Safari
A winter photography experiment: how to photograph frozen soap bubbles. Includes bubble recipes and camera settings tips.   Transcript available here: newyorkcityphotosafari.com
A simple, controlled way to test your lenses and find their sharpest aperture.
Photography tips from Zim's Antarctica trip: shooting snow, high-contrast subjects like penguins, and using polarizing filters effectively.   Transcript available at New York City Photo Safari
How polarizing filters reduce glare, enhance skies, and affect real-world photography.   Transcript available at New York City Photo Safari
How polarizing filters reduce glare, enhance skies, and affect real-world photography.   Transcript available here: New York City Photo Safari
192: Why Use Auto ISO

192: Why Use Auto ISO

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When and why to use Auto ISO, how your camera balances exposure, and how Manual, Aperture Priority, and Shutter Priority really work in real-world shooting.   Transcript available at New York City Photo Safari
Everything you need, beyond your camera gear, to get ready  for a trip to Antarctica.
Everything you need to prepare for photographing your Polar Latitudes adventure to Antarctica.
Learn how heat distortion causes blurry photos and how to keep your shots sharp in hot or changing weather.   Transcript available at: NYC Photo Safari
Photography tips for hot weather—protect your camera, manage batteries, and stay cool while capturing great shots.   For a full transcript visit: NYC Photo Safari
Monopods help you capture sharp, stable, and fatigue-free bird and wildlife photos.   Read transcript at NYC Photo Safari
Capture stunning in-flight bird photos by anticipating takeoff and using the right camera techniques.   Transcript available at NYCPhotoSafari.com
Expert tips for photographing hummingbirds— ideal camera settings to behavior tracking and lighting techniques.   Read Transcript at NYCPhotoSafari.com
Learn to spot routines in animals and people to anticipate behavior and capture decisive moments in photography.   Full transcript visit NYCPhotoSafari.com
Discover how to shoot perched and flying birds with low ISO and high sharpness through the use of custom settings.
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