This week: I’m talking about working with the technology you have. The takeaway message here is simple: don’t let technology – or, seemingly, a lack of it – become an excuse for not producing the sort of content you want and need. Some quick links to things mentioned in this week’s show: Join My Free Facebook […]
This week: I’m talking about what it means to belong to your niche’s community. So many brands – and individuals – like to promote themselves to their audience… yet little about what they show or talk about actually suggests that they understand the market they serve. Are you one of them? Some quick links to things mentioned in this week’s show: […]
This week: I’m talking about pushing yourself to do things that ultimately lead to success. Some of the greatest progress that you can make – both personally, professionally and with your use of photography – will come from getting out of your comfort zone. Scary stuff, right? Well, yes and no – rather than shying away, […]
This week: I’m talking about why you should have fun with your photography. Taking and using pictures should be fun – and yes, that especially applies when we’re talking about connecting with our audience, too! Some quick links to things mentioned in this week’s show: TAP Video: The Best Way To Get Into A Hammock! Join […]
This week: I’m talking about staying true to yourself. With an mindset based on comparing ourselves to others – and the pictures they create and share – it’s no wonder people lose track of how they can show up authentically. Ignore the ‘competition’… just be consistent and tell your own story. Some quick links to things mentioned in this […]
This week: I’m talking about the importance of finding your creative ‘happy place’. It’s no secret that woodland is where I often feel most relaxed – especially if I’m in my hammock. A change of scenery and a change of place works wonders; it also give my creative juices the chance to flow. Everyone should have […]
This week: I’m talking about giving your pictures a creative nudge, so they continue to strike a chord. If you’ve ever felt that the photographs you share aren’t quite hitting the mark with your audience… you’re not alone! Staying constantly creative can be a challenge – but thankfully, getting on track doesn’t have to be a […]
This week: I’m talking about how photo opportunities are available to us everywhere, every day. With a little bit of creativity, it’s amazing just how effectively we’re able to connect with our audience – you just need to be able to see the possibilities for pictures that surround you. Some quick links to things mentioned in this […]
This week: I’m talking about the importance of embracing storytelling in your pictures. Stand-alone pictures are fine, but we are far more relatable if we attach some kind of narrative to them. Some quick links to things mentioned in this week’s show: TAP Episode #272: The Re-launch Episode (last week’s show) Giles on Instagram Photo […]
This week: The podcast is back! It’s been a while since the last episode… but look – your wait is over! In this week’s show, I’m bringing you up to speed and introducing this ‘Version 2.0’ of the podcast. Enjoy! Some quick links to things mentioned in this week’s show: Giles on Instagram The Active Photographer […]
Hold the front page – MY PODCAST IS COMING BACK! What’s that? I had a podcast? If you’re new here… well yes, I certainly did – and what’s more, it ran to 270+ regular episodes plus a whole bunch of ‘special editions’, too. Feel free to browse the archive here. We all have to prioritise […]
This week: I’m on location, in my hammock, discussing my setup and review kit. This was a chance to get the ball rolling on a number of Test/Review items, as well as an opportunity to slow down for a few hours during what had been a very busy week. In this week’s show, then, I’m sharing […]
