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Buying Used Gear: Is the Nikon D750 Worth It in 2021?
This episode focuses on whether or not the Nikon D750 is worth the money in 2021, but the ideas can be applied more broadly to used gear that's a few years old. YouTube and Twitter can make you think that if you don't have the newest releases then...
3 Reasons Why You're Procrastinating
I struggle with procrastination a lot, and it makes me feel like I'm just lazy leading on to feeling worthless. I dunno if you're lazy or not, but there's more reasons for procrastination than that, and you should be aware of them and how to overcome...
What I Learned Photographing a 5k in Harsh Sunlight
I photographed the first 5k to Fight Human Trafficking held at my alma mater Cornerstone University. It was organized by a friend I met there, Katie McNabb (who was also a guest on the show), and a couple of her friends. This was an event to raise...
How to Photograph Multiple Harsh Lighting Conditions
Today, I'm breaking down how to photograph an event with three major, and very different, lighting conditions: Indoors, outdoor sunny, and outdoor shade. I definitely made a bunch of mistakes with this event and learned a lot, so I want to help you...
Photographing at a Brewery, a Camera Mini-Review, and a Free Photo Editor?
LLC021 Thoughts about the photographic direction of the podcast? Do I need a new name for the show? Let me know! Send me a DM on Instagram @livelifecreativepodcast This time around we're talking about photographing a Yelp Grand Rapids event at the...
Shooting at Sunset at Atwater Brewery
LLC020 This week in adventures with Dylan, we learn some good stuff about shooting in shade white balance and dialing it back in editing, the sweet, sweet goodness of shooting at sunset in a room with giant windows, and maneuvering around terrible...
Using Flash and High ISO in a Dark Restaurant
LLC019 Welcome to the second episode of the photo-centric direction of the podcast, hope you're liking it so far. If you've got an opinion on the evolution, let me know: You can send me a DM on Instagram @livelifecreativepodcast or an email through...
What's in My Camera Bag & The Future of the Show
LLC018 I've enjoyed creating this podcast up to this point, but I underestimated the time commitment it would require and take away from my other projects in the works. I've spent time retooling the idea of the show and what topic I want to pursue,...
The End of the Show? Maybe
LLC017 This is the point in the podcast where I question whether it's useful to you or not. Should it be killed off? Also head's up, it sounds WAY different than it usually does.
Building for Success with Cameron Whitman
LLC016 with Cameron Whitman This is the second of a two part conversation I had with Cameron Whitman, so if you'd like to hear the first part, go back two episodes and you'll find it there. One building block for success that Cameron emphasizes is...