The Nerdy Photographer
@thenerdyphoto.bsky.social
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Photographer. Podcast host. Dog lover. Destroyer of tacos.
https://nerdyphotographer.com/social
Answering photography questions! From the mailbag, "What's the best lens for portraits?"
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#portraitphotography
#portraits
#cameragear
#learningphotography
#photography101
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Which Camera Lenses Are Best for Portraits?
When it comes to portrait photography, one of the most common questions photographers ask is: “What lens should I use?” The classic answer, and one you’ll
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It's a BEE-utiful
#FlowerFriday
- if you have any flower photos you'd like to share, please do! Bonus points for pollinators in the pics
#bloomscrolling
#flowerphotography
#pollinators
#florals
#eastcoastkin
#artsky
#macrophotography
#blueskyartshow
4 days ago
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Want to level up your photography skills quickly? Our latest podcast guest,
@ryanfaerphoto.bsky.social
talks about using sports science as his basis for 'training' in photography
lnk.to/reps-sets-cl...
#photographypodcast
#learningphotography
#streetphotography
#photography101
#PhotographersUnited
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Reps, Sets, and Shutter Clicks: Building Photography Skills Like an Athlete
Want to get better at photography faster? Stop waiting for inspiration and start training like an athlete. In this episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast, I sit down with street photographer Ryan F...
https://lnk.to/reps-sets-clicks
6 days ago
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I had the privilege of being interviewed on the F Stop Collaborate & Listen Podcast recently. Tune in if you want to hear my secrets for creating authentic photos:
www.mattpaynephotography.com/gallery/time...
#photographers
#interview
#photography
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Finding Timelessness and Authenticity in Photography
Discover lessons in authenticity, intention, and timeless photography from Casey Fatchett, the Nerdy Photographer.
https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/gallery/timelessness-and-authenticity-photography/
8 days ago
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10 days ago
Fifty years ago, on Sept. 26, 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show flopped at the U.S. box office — then became the longest-running theatrical release in history.
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I remember doing the Time Warp: The 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' turns 50
Fifty years ago, on Sept. 26, 1975, The Rocky Horror Picture Show flopped at the U.S. box office — then became the longest-running theatrical release in history.
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It's
#FlowerFriday
- here's what I have for you this week. What have you got?
#flowers
#bloomscrolling
#artsky
#florals
#macrophotography
#flowerphotography
#eastcoastkin
#PhotographersUnited
12 days ago
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A few awards our latest guest has won: World’s Top Travel Photographer from
@cntraveler.com.web.brid.gy
, the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Storytelling and Exploration, and did I mention an
@televisionacad.bsky.social
Emmy for a
@pbs.org
doc?
lnk.to/drone-pro
#photography
#podcast
12 days ago
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Looking forward to this
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14 days ago
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Get tips and tools for drone photography and videography from our Emmy award winning guest, Chase Guttman. Link below:
lnk.to/drone-pro
#dronephotography
#photographypodcast
#visualarts
#PhotographersUnited
#drones
#nerdyphotocrew
#photography
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15 days ago
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Hey folks! It's
#FlowerFriday
again. Here's my offering for this week - a gorgeous zinnia with a pollinator friend. I'd love to see your blooms if you care to share
#bloomscrolling
#macrophotography
#flowers
#florals
#PhotographersUnited
#eastcoastkin
#art
#artsky
18 days ago
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Interested in drone photography? Get all the tips for getting started from the person who literally wrote the book!
lnk.to/drone-pro
#dronephotography
#photographypodcast
#photographers
#learningphotigraphy
#nerdyphotocrew
#interview
19 days ago
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Proper preparation can make all the difference in whether your photo shoot is a success! Listen to the whole interview at
lnk.to/behind-scenes
#PhotographersUnited
#PhotographyPodcast
#Photoshoot
#PortraitPhotography
#Photographers
#LearningPhotography
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23 days ago
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It's
#FlowerFriday
again! I photographed this stunning zinnia recently. What do you think? Feel free to share your flowers too!
#bloomscrolling
#flowers
#macrophotography
#florals
#PhotographersUnited
#eastcoastkin
#flowerphotography
26 days ago
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Beautiful!
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26 days ago
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I know what I mean when I say someone has an eye for photography - what do YOU mean?
#meme
#humor
#photography
#PhotographersUnited
#AlienEarth
#photographymeme
27 days ago
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It’s
#FlowerFriday
! Enjoy this amazing dahlia I photographed on a recent trip
#bloomscrolling
#macrophotography
#flowers
#florals
#PhotographersUnited
#eastcoastkin
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Want to get paid to learn photography? Check out my interview with Tomasino about the cheat code that is being a photo assistant - and more! Https://lmk.to/behind-scenes
#photography
#podcast
#interview
#learnphotography
#photography101
about 1 month ago
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reposted by
The Nerdy Photographer
Jake Case — Mountain Tripper
about 1 month ago
I can’t even believe I got this photo. I wasn’t supposed to chase that day. I ran out to the edge of the desert at the last minute. I happened across this scene, but this cell wasn’t producing much lightning. Still, I set up the cameras & waited. Finally, it let loose this beastly double bolt.
#azwx
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We all take jobs that are “learning experiences” - it’s what you take away from them! Listen to more of my conversation with
@susanstripling.bsky.social
lnk.to/seasoned-exp...
#weddingphotography
#podcast
#interview
#PhotographersUnited
#photography
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about 1 month ago
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New interview out with the amazing
@susanstripling.bsky.social
- I highly recommend if you've ever wondered when you're going to stop having that feeling of dread when you need to leave for a job
lnk.to/seasoned-exp...
#photography
#podcast
#existentialcrisis
#interview
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Seasoned but Still Learning: Experience, Doubt, and Staying Sharp
Ready to sit down with one of the most acclaimed names in the wedding photography world? On this episode of the podcast, we have the amazing Susan Stripling joining us. With more than two decades of e...
https://lnk.to/seasoned-experience
about 2 months ago
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Happy World Photography Day! I'd post a photo but I haven't photographed any worlds lately
about 2 months ago
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The Nerdy Photographer
Casey Fatchett Photography
about 2 months ago
15 years ago, I photographed Metric performing on the beach while on assignment. I was really bummed that I had to leave the concert early to get my photos in by deadline. Big fan. Very fun show
#concertphotography
#concertphotographer
#monochromemonday
#monochrome
#PhotographersUnited
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Curious about what photographers used as a medium before film? Check out my video on glass plate photography with some glass negatives I found in a local antique store
youtu.be/xS0dfoZR16g
#photography
#vintage
#analogphotography
#history
#PhotographersUnited
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Glass Plate Negatives Explained: A Window Into Photography’s Past
YouTube video by Casey Fatchett
https://youtu.be/xS0dfoZR16g
about 2 months ago
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Glass plate negatives were the cutting edge of photography technology for 80 years. Learn more and see some glass negatives I found at a local antique shop:
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#photography
#analogphotography
#vintage
#PhotographersUnited
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Glass Plate Photography: A Window into the Past
Before memory cards, before rolls of 35mm film, and long before the digital sensor became king, photography relied on something far more fragile - glass
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about 2 months ago
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It's
#FlowerFriday
- one of my favorite parts of the week! Trying something different with some 'studio' shots of dahlia blooms.
#bloomscrolling
#flowers
#macrophotography
#flowerphotography
#eastcoastkin
about 2 months ago
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Nearly forgot to post for
#FlowerFriday
Check out this beautiful dahlia
#bloomscrolling
#flowers
#flowerphotography
#macrophotography
#PhotographersUnited
2 months ago
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Trying to balance your client's expectations of their photos and your own artistic vision? Let
@hollylund.bsky.social
and I make that process easier for you in the latest episode of the podcast
lnk.to/creative-vis...
#podcast
#interview
#PhotographersUnited
#PhotographersofBlueSky
#creativevision
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Creative Vision vs. Client Needs: Navigating Artistic and Consumer Photography
Ever find yourself navigating the divide between artistic expression and commercial work. How do you balance the two? In this episode, we dive deep into the differences, and the overlap, between artis...
https://lnk.to/creative-vision
2 months ago
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Ooooo this is very nice!
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2 months ago
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reposted by
The Nerdy Photographer
LorennaCleary.bsky.social
2 months ago
Fascism is expensive.
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You know what day it is - it's
#FlowerFriday
! I hope you enjoy these beautiful blooms. Feel free to share your own!
#flowerphotography
#macrophotorgaphy
#insects
#bloomscrolling
#flowers
#colors
2 months ago
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Folks, if you want to see a powerful documentary about the power of photography, you should watch First Frames - now streaming at the link below
nerdyphotographer.com/podcast/147-...
#documentaryfilm
#photography
#PhotographersUnited
#PhotographersofBlueSky
2 months ago
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It’s
#FlowerFriday
hope you enjoy this little guy coming for a landing.
#bloomscrolling
#photographersunited
#flowerphotography
#bees
#naturephotography
#pollinators
#eastcoastkin
2 months ago
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I the latest episode of the podcast, we talk about how teaching photography to children in refugee camps can be artistic expression, communication, therapy, and more. Be sure to give it a listen!
lnk.to/first-frames
#photography
#podcast
#therapy
#refugees
#photographers
#nerdyphotocrew
2 months ago
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Don't forget - you have two weeks left to enter to win a free Nerdy Photographer t-shirt!!
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3 months ago
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It's
#FlowerFriday
- enjoy!
#bloomscrolling
#flowers
#macrophotography
#PhotographersUnited
#PhotographersofBlueSky
#photography
#nature
3 months ago
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Take a look at my street photography work in New Orleans
youtu.be/75risVAe600
#streetphotography
#photographersunited
#NOLA
#neworleans
#travelphotography
#PhotographersofBlueSky
#photography
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300 Years of New Orleans - NOLA Street Photography
YouTube video by Casey Fatchett
https://youtu.be/75risVAe600
3 months ago
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New episode! Discussing visual legacy and preserving culture and traditions with indigenous photographer Cody Hammer:
lnk.to/visual-legacy
#photographypodcast
#nerdyphotocrew
#indigenousartist
#interview
#PhotographersUnited
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Visual Legacy: The Power of Photography in Safeguarding Indigenous Traditions
Photography has the power to capture more than just moments - it can preserve cultures, tell untold stories, and honor traditions. In this episode, we’re joined by an indigenous photographer who share...
https://lnk.to/visual-legacy
3 months ago
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It's
#FlowerFriday
and I have some Milkweed for you today! What have you got?
#bloomscrolling
#eastcoastkin
#flowers
#macrophotography
#florals
#color
3 months ago
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New episode!! Old gear can still get the job done!
youtu.be/_oPBsvW4DJA?...
#PhotographersUnited
#cameras
#photography
#podcast
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145 - Old Gear is Still Good Gear
YouTube video by Casey Fatchett
https://youtu.be/_oPBsvW4DJA?si=jRJsyFb-GauggNF2
3 months ago
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Want to win a free Nerdy Photographer shirt? Click the link and find out how! Then come back here and post the proof in a comment (I will pin this post to my profile until July 30th
nerdyphotographer.com/news/t-shirt...
#photography
#PhotographersUnited
#photographypodcast
#podcast
#photographers
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Nerdy Photographer T-Shirt Giveaway!
We know you love photography. We know you love our podcast. But do you love free t-shirts? Because we’re giving away a Nerdy Photographer Podcast tee to
https://nerdyphotographer.com/news/t-shirt-giveaway-2025/
3 months ago
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Check out the latest episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast where
@jakecasephoto.bsky.social
and I talk preservation, gatekeeping, and mental wellness
lnk.to/preservation
#naturephototgraphy
#landscapephotography
#podcast
#PhotographersUnited
#mentalhealth
#photography
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Nature, Mind, and Lens: Photography, Preservation, and Mental Wellness
Nature and landscape photography offer more than just stunning images—they can play a powerful role in conservation and mental well-being. In this episode, we explore how photographers can use their w...
https://lnk.to/preservation
3 months ago
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The first dahlia blooms from my garden this year.
#FlowerFriday
#bloomscrolling
#eastcoastkin
#PhotographersUnited
#flowerphotography
#macrophotography
#dahlias
#flowers
3 months ago
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It was great having Jake on the show - go check out the episode!
#photographypodcast
#interview
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3 months ago
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Want to become a professional photographer? Here are 8 things you should do when you start out:
youtu.be/h6cLRXVIMfI
#photographytips
#photographers
#photographybusiness
#businesstips
#photography
#PhotographersofBlueSky
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Avoid Rookie Mistakes: 8 Tips for Aspiring Pro Photographers
YouTube video by Casey Fatchett
https://youtu.be/h6cLRXVIMfI
3 months ago
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I've heard a lot of photographers arguing that technical knowledge isn't important any more. Here's what I have to say about that:
youtu.be/tNrgiK64x54
#photography
#photographytips
#phototips
#learningphotography
#PhotographersUnited
#photographersofbluesky
#photographypodcast
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143 - Does Technical Knowledge Still Matter in Photography?
YouTube video by Casey Fatchett
https://youtu.be/tNrgiK64x54
4 months ago
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This guy tried to get into my yard the other day in Northern New Jersey. Sorry, not interested! Try the neighbors! Photo by Casey Fatchett
#blackbear
#wildlifephotography
#suburbanwildlife
#photographersofbluesky
#photographersunitd
#newjersey
4 months ago
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Check out the latest episode of The Nerdy Photographer Podcast where we discuss the 'soft skills' you need to make it as a photographer
youtu.be/vpLcGqKYdF4
#photography
#photographypodcast
#Podcast
#PhotographersUnited
#PhotographersofBlueSky
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142 - The Photographer’s Playbook: Secrets to Elevate Your Photography Game
YouTube video by Casey Fatchett
https://youtu.be/vpLcGqKYdF4
4 months ago
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Golden Zinnia - feel free to share a flower!
#FlowerFriday
#Bloomscrolling
#FlowerPhotography
#flowers
#gold
#eastcoastkin
4 months ago
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Want to learn the 'soft skills' it takes to succeed as a photographer? Take a listen to my interview with Fred Agho, and you might get some tips on where to score some good BBQ as well
lnk.to/photographer...
#photography
#podcast
#photographypodcast
#photographers
#business
#nerdyphotocrew
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The Photographer’s Playbook: Secrets to Elevate Your Photography Game
Want to take your photography and your business to the next level? It’s not always about buying the latest gear - sometimes, it’s the little-known tricks and techniques that make the biggest differenc...
https://lnk.to/photographers-playbook
4 months ago
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Our friends at
@elemntor.bsky.social
are celebrating a birthday and you can save up to 75% on wordpress site builders, hosting, and more!
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#webdesign
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