Photo Mentor - • Educate • Encourage • Entertain

In this episode I talk about the visual language of art and how to use it to create more compelling photographys.

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Edith Romero Araujo, "I accidentally deleted a picture I took yesterday with my Canon rebel t7 , does anyone know how to recover deleted images?"

Jenna Hart Bowman, "What website, other than Amazon, do you trust to order nikon lenses with fast cheap shipping."

Aimee Brown, What is your opinion of the Sigma 150-600mm on the Nikon d5600?

Joy Yeager, Considering a better zoom lens for Canon t7 than the one that came with the kit. What do you think of the Tamron 18-400mm?

Tamara Lyn McKinstry, "Do most of you shoot with the presets like portrait, sport etc. Or do you shoot on manual and adjust everything yourself?"

Marlo Herrmann, "I love sports photos, but the lighting is killing me. An suggestions on lens and settings. There’s were shot on my Nikon D3500."

Hugo Mene Brantov, "Is there anything we can take to lose inhibition during a photo shoot and be more relaxed? What do you recommend, please?"

Amber J., "So I’m posing for a boudoir photo shoot in about a week. What shout I expect from my photographer, what should I ask her about to feel more comfortable?"

Niki Jarolik Vaughan, I need help with settings for indoor photography. I would love to get pictures of my son playing basketball but nothing is coming out clear.  On the action setting it's blurred and on the manual setting dark.  I use the Canon Rebel T3i.

I take 8 or 10 magazines and explain how they were possibly lighted and what modifiers were used.

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Zoe Annabel, I just have a question if someone can help please on ISO? How does some images come out not grainy at all and some images do?

Katelyn Storm, Anyone use an editing software that ISN'T Photoshop?

James Hurt, I am thinking of trying to sell my pictures. How do I go about doing it?

Cassie Muldermans, I might get laughed at for this...but does anyone use strictly photoshop elements to do all of their editing?

Chelsea Barber, "I got a couple wanting to do sunset pictures in June on the beach, I have never shot sunset any tips?"

Nina Carmichael, Why do photos lose quality when posted to social media?

Alexis Guerrero, I'm a beginner photographer and my question how to you stay motivated?

Nick Kvaratskhelia, Is NIKON D5300 AF-P 18-55 VR KIT for 516$ or CANON EOS 7D MARK II BODY for 1225 worth buying for amateur portrait and landscape photography and timelapses?

Tamara Gasior, How do you find uniformity in your editing in Lightroom?

Daniel Olson, Why are lens's so expensive? Ex. Sony E mount 100-400 mm telephoto. $2400.00

Happy New Year and I hope everyone had a relaxing Holiday.

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In the first episode of 2021 I will address a few new questions that I have received over the last year.

- "Looking for insight and recommendations on websites/formats (for portfolio, contact info, “about me,” final image distribution, etc."
- I have a Nikon d3100 and was wondering if someone could tell me what I need to transfer photos to my phone without WiFi?
- I just have a question if someone can help please on ISO? How does some images come out not grainy at all and some images do?
- Anyone use an editing software that ISN'T Photoshop?
- I am thinking of trying to sell my pictures. How do I go about doing it?
- I might get laughed at for this...but does anyone use strictly photoshop elements to do all of their editing?
- I have never shot sunset any tips?"
- Why do photos lose quality when posted to social media?
- I'm a beginner photographer and my question how to you stay motivated?

Photo Mentor, Lee Love answers your questions about all things photography related.

This the last show of 2020.

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- What is a lens hood/shade? What do they do? Will the make the outcome of my photos any better?
- I understand that you’re suppose to keep your ISO as low as possible but is there a rule of thumb to shutter speed and aperture?
- I'm trying to get sharp photos of my cat walking towards me but they're all still fuzzy what am I doing wrong?
- Does anyone not edit their photos or is that a requirement in photography now? I used to do film that I developed in a dark room so this editing stuff is foreign to me.
- This must have been asked before but what advice will you consider as the most valuable lesson you learned over the years in photography ?
- When I post my photos to insta and Facebook they seem to change a bunch and aren’t crisp and clear..... any ideas?
- When I try to use my camera in Manual the pictures turn out so dark. Why?
- Any suggestions? For those building your portfolio: What do you charge & for how long of a session?
- I'm curious if anyone offers a client appreciation or booking gift bag and if so what all do you put in them.|
- A question for those into family portraits - what sort of props would you invest in for outdoor portraits?
- Help! Im trying to learn photoshop.. what are good things to do it on?
- but it’s so hard. Do you start with mini sessions only? How much do you charge?

It is great to start with a plan when working on a photography job or project. But be prepared to abandon those plans when happen accidents and you are faced with something even more creative.

In this episode I answer your questions:

- Why are people so against continuous lighting for portrait work?

 - I would love some tips on the best settings to use for outdoor photos! Specifically of people - engagement photos - couples photos or kids.

 - I have taken some shots on auto and I think there pretty good. I am now learning manual. Why take them manually then edit and touch up. It kind of seems like cheating.

 - I have a Nikon D 3000 is this a good camera or a junk?

 - I have a Tamron 18-250 Di II lens and I want to upgrade from a nikon d3000 to a nikon d3400. Will this be compatible and be able to use the auto focus? I currently cant auto focus on my d3000.

 - What exactly can I use my 55-250 lens for?

 - Do you use a laptop or those normal computers to edit photos?

 - I recently purchased my domain and now I need a hosting site. Who do you guys use?

 - I am having pictures with a real Santa for the first time this Saturday! Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

 - This might be a dumb question but what all do I need to start a photography business?

 - If I don't have a following on FB and barely any on IG how do I even get people to participate in my portfolio building sessions? I have one friend who is interested in some outdoor Christmas shots  at her home.

 - I did 5 mini sessions today and just realized one forgot to sign the contract. They already paid me. Should I just let it go?

 - I’m new and I would LOVE to start a client closet for this business but I also don’t have many clients. Could I write anything from Etsy off as “business expense “.