Camera Shake Photography Podcast

How do you make wildlife photographs that feel like your own? In How to Make Your Wildlife Photos Stand Out | Steve Gettle, wildlife photographer Steve Gettle joins Kersten Luts on the Camera Shake Podcast to explore personal style, stronger images, and the realities of a creative career.Drawing on 40 years of nature photography, Steve shares practical wildlife photography tips on anticipating animal behaviour, choosing backgrounds, working with light, and getting more right in camera. Discover why local subjects can offer exceptional opportunities, how switching between bird photography and macro photography can refresh your creativity, and why constructive feedback matters.We also discuss photo editing ethics, AI, and the importance of being honest about how an image was made. For anyone interested in the photography business, Steve explains how workshops, photo tours, licensing, and talks contribute to his income, and how he and his partner Nicole share the work.Whether you’re an amateur photographer, a working professional, or a creator interested in photography and videography, this conversation offers thoughtful photography advice on developing your eye and earning trust.Subscribe to Camera Shake for more conversations about photography, creativity, and business, and explore related episodes to keep developing your craft. Thanks for watching!#photography #wildlifephotography #SteveGettle #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH: https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK’S LINKS:CONNECT WITH STEVE GETTLEInstagram: @stevegettleFacebook: Steve GettleYouTube: Steve GettleWebsite & photo tours: stevegettle.comJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 327 ‘How to Make Your Wildlife Photos Stand Out with STEVE GETTLE’ IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/Ru82lStroy4Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G ======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website: www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

What Portrait Photographers Should Never Retouch asks a question: when does improving an image become changing the person?In this episode of The Camera Shake Photography Podcast, Kersten speaks with Lithuanian portrait photographer and RetouchLab founder Skaistė Gulbinaitė about natural portrait retouching, client confidence and creating photographs that still feel authentic.Skaistė explains why many people dislike photographs of themselves, how phone cameras and beauty filters can distort self-image, and why trust begins long before Photoshop. She shares practical photography advice for directing nervous clients, maintaining flow during a portrait session and using posing, lighting and camera angles instead of reshaping bodies in post-production.The conversation also explores skin retouching, scars, wrinkles, commercial beauty photography and the ethical line between polishing a portrait and erasing someone’s identity. Skaistė reveals how repetitive editing inspired her to build RetouchLab, why photographers should keep creative control when using AI, and what she learned from leaving medical school to pursue art and build a photography business.Whether you work in photography, videography or visual content creation, this thoughtful conversation will help you create better client experiences and more honest images.Subscribe for more conversations about photography, creative careers and the business behind the camera.#photography #portraitphotography #SkaisteGulbinaite #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH: https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK’S LINKS:CONNECT WITH SKAISTE GULBINAITESkaistė’s photography Instagram: @skaistegulbephotoRetouchLab Instagram: @tryretouchlabRetouchLab website: tryretouchlab.comJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 326 ‘What Portrait Photographers Should Never Retouch with SKAISTE GULBINAITE’ IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/l_Djm-FmD00Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G ======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website: www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

What does it take to survive — and succeed — as a professional photographer for more than four decades?In this episode of The Camera Shake Photography Podcast, Kersten sits down with award-winning portrait photographer and educator Kirk Voclain to explore the lessons he's learned during 45+ years behind the camera.Kirk shares how he photographed his first paid wedding at just 15, what shooting film taught him about patience and composition, and why photographers who refuse to adapt risk getting left behind when the industry changes.We talk about portrait photography, connecting with clients, photography pricing, selling digital files, running a photography business and the difference between being a talented photographer and actually making a living from photography.Kirk also reveals how the unusual access he experienced as a professional photographer inspired his spy thriller Double Exposure — and what it feels like to become a beginner again after decades of mastering another creative craft.Whether you're an amateur photographer, professional photographer, videographer or building your first photography business, this conversation is packed with experience you can apply to your own creative career.Subscribe to Camera Shake for weekly conversations about photography, videography and the business of being creative.#photography #portraitphotography #KirkVocain #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH: https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK’S LINKS:CONNECT WITH KIRK VOCLAINWebsite / Author:https://kirkvoclain.comPhotography Website:https://kvphoto.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kirkvoclain/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/kirk.voclainLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkvoclainYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/kirkvoclainTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@kirkvoclainX / Twitter:https://x.com/kirkvoclainPro4uM Photography Community:https://pro4um.comJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 325 ‘What 45 Years as a Photographer Taught Me About Success with KIRK VOCLAIN’ IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/v0ewzQj2d3IApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G ======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website: www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

How do you become a photographer when you cannot picture images in your mind?In “The Photographer Who Can’t Picture His Own Photos,” Kersten Luts speaks with fine-art travel photographer Nico Trinkhaus about aphantasia, visual memory and the stories behind his remarkable cityscape photography.Nico explains why photographs act as an external memory, how early experiments with HDR photography shaped his style, and how a lightning strike over Berlin’s Alexanderplatz transformed his photography career. He also shares the story of Europe Rising, a long-term travel photography project created in response to Brexit and photographed across Europe at sunrise.The conversation then turns to photography copyright, image theft and PhotoClaim, the company Nico co-founded to help photographers protect their work. Nico discusses licensing, copyright infringement, AI-generated imagery and why photography still matters in an increasingly synthetic visual world.Whether you enjoy landscape photography, architectural photography, videography or are building a photography business, this episode offers thoughtful creative inspiration and practical photography advice for photographers at every stage of their creative journey.Subscribe to The Camera Shake Photography Podcast for more conversations about photography, videography, creativity and the business of making images—and explore our related episodes for more insight from working photographers.#photography #travelphotography #NicoTrinkhaus #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH: https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK’S LINKS:CONNECT WITH NICO TRINKHAUSWebsite: https://sumfinity.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicotrinkhaus/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicoTrinkhaus/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicotrinkhaus/Fine-Art Prints: https://trinkhausfineart.com/PhotoClaim: https://photoclaim.com/X: https://x.com/NicoTrinkhausFlickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ntrinkhaus/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nicotrinkhaus/Behance: https://www.behance.net/nicotrinkhausJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 324 ‘The Photographer Who Can’t Picture His Own Photos with NICO TRINKHAUS’ IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/rFKnwZhuRTYApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G ======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website: www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

Step inside Origin Studios with award-winning photographer Ian Boichat for a candid conversation about dog photography, creative studio work and building a sustainable photography business.Ian reveals how he developed his distinctive painterly and colourful pet portraits, why patience matters more than speed, and how he reads canine behaviour to capture genuine character. We explore practical studio photography techniques, from preparing the lighting before a dog enters the set to photographing black fur, energetic puppies and multiple dogs together.This episode also goes beyond camera gear. Ian explains why the client experience is part of the finished artwork, how a purpose-built photography studio became a competitive advantage, and what changes when a personal pet portrait becomes a commercial photography campaign. He also shares honest advice about pricing, editing, marketing and the realities of working as a professional photographer.Alongside the interview, a studio tour takes you behind the scenes of the sets, modifiers, props and spaces that make Origin Studios a flexible environment for photography and videography.If you enjoy thoughtful photography advice, portrait lighting and real conversations about the photography business, subscribe to Camera Shake Podcast and explore episodes from the Inside the Studio series with Kersten every week.#photography #PhotographyStudio #IanBoichat #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH: https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK’S LINKS:Ian’s website:https://ianboichat.comOrigin Studios:https://originstudiosphotography.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/originstudios/Ian on LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ianboichatOrigin Studios on LinkedIn:https://uk.linkedin.com/company/origin-studios-photographyJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 323 ‘Inside an Award-Winning Dog Photographer’s Studio with IAN BOICHAT’ IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G ======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website: www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

AI changed photography. Are photographers still needed—or does the human behind the camera matter more than ever?In this episode of Camera Shake, Kersten Luts welcomes back director, photographer and digital imaging specialist Micah Burke to take an honest look at the state of AI in photography. Four years after their first conversation, generative AI has moved from novelty to production tool, reshaping photo editing, retouching, compositing, graphic design and AI video.Micah shares workflows using Adobe Photoshop, Firefly, Stable Diffusion and generative video, while revealing where AI saves time—and where it creates extra work. They explore client expectations, brand consistency, copyright, computational photography and whether AI belongs inside cameras.The conversation also asks the bigger questions: Can we still trust an image? Will Photoshop and photography skills become more valuable? What can a human photographer offer that a generator cannot? And where are opportunities for anyone building a photography business?If you’re an amateur photographer, working professional, videographer or creative business owner, this thoughtful, funny and practical discussion will help you understand what is changing and how to adapt. Subscribe to Camera Shake for more honest conversations, and revisit Micah’s 2022 episode to see how quickly the future arrived.#photography #artificialintelligence #MicahBurke #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH: https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK’S LINKS:Micah Burke on the web:https://micahburke.myportfolio.comMicah Burke on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/micahbburke/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MicahBBurkeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/micah.burkeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@klockheedLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahburkeJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 322 ‘AI Changed Photography. Are Photographers Still Needed? with MICAH BURKE’ IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/UFhkOY1QJpYApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G ======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website: www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

Are better cameras making photography worse? In this episode of the Camera Shake Photography Podcast, Kersten Luts sits down with technology broadcaster, consumer champion and Photography & Video Show Podcast host David McClelland to explore how modern camera technology is reshaping photography and videography.From smartphones and computational photography to mirrorless cameras, compact point-and-shoots and hybrid photo-video workflows, David examines whether increasingly powerful tools are helping photographers become more creative—or simply making technically polished images easier to produce. The conversation also looks at why smartphones have transformed image-making, why camera manufacturers still struggle with connectivity, how social media is changing visual storytelling, and why limitations can sometimes lead to stronger photographs.David shares stories from his career in television, technology journalism and self-shooting production, including filming with early iPhones, working with professional camera systems and adapting to smaller tools such as the DJI Osmo Pocket.Whether you are an amateur photographer, professional image-maker, videographer or content creator, this thoughtful conversation will help you separate genuinely useful technology from distracting specifications and gear obsession.Subscribe to Camera Shake for more photography advice, creative conversations and practical insight into the photography business.Then watch another episode featuring leading photographers and creative industry experts.#photography #photoshop #DavidMcClelland #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH: https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK’S LINKS:David McClelland on the web:https://www.davidmcclelland.co.ukDavid McClelland on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmcclellandtv/X: https://x.com/davidmcclellandLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmcclelland/JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 321 ‘Are Better Cameras Making Photography Worse? with DAVID McCLELLAND’ IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/_Gu-gPRM41QApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G ======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website: www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

After 25 years of Photoshop, which skills still matter—and which are being replaced by artificial intelligence?In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, Kersten Luts sits down with PhotoshopCAFE founder Colin Smith for a wide-ranging conversation about Photoshop, photography, generative AI and the future of visual creativity. Colin explains why AI is an incredibly useful assistant, but still cannot replace taste, observation, judgement or a clear creative vision.They explore how Photoshop has evolved from its earliest days, why layers transformed digital image editing, and how automated masking, Generative Fill and AI retouching are changing professional photography workflows. Colin also shares the story behind PhotoshopCAFE, his approach to online education, and how he has stayed relevant through books, courses, YouTube and constant changes in creative technology.The conversation covers photo retouching, non-destructive editing, copyright, authenticity, creative limitations, computational photography and the future of cameras. It also offers practical insight for photographers, videographers and anyone building a photography business in a fast-changing industry.Most importantly, Colin explains why craftsmanship may become more valuable again.Subscribe to Camera Shake for weekly conversations on photography, videography and the photography business, and explore our related portrait photography episodes for more practical inspiration and ideas.#photography #photoshop #ColinSmith #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH: https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK’S LINKS:Colin Smith on the web:photoshopcafe.comColin Smith on Social Media:YouTube: youtube.com/photoshopcafeInstagram: instagram.com/photoshopcafeFacebook: facebook.com/photoshopCAFETikTok: tiktok.com/@photoshopcafeThreads: threads.com/@photoshopcafeX: x.com/photoshopCAFELinkedIn – Colin Smith: linkedin.com/in/photoshopcafeLinkedIn – PhotoshopCAFE: linkedin.com/company/photoshopcafeBehance: behance.net/kiwicolinJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 320 ‘25 Years of Photoshop: The Skills AI Can’t Replace with COLIN SMITH’ IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/nXFhl68D8AAApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G ======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website: www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/

Jerry Ghionis: How to Pose Anyone is a practical, thought-provoking conversation about creating portrait photography that feels natural, flattering and genuinely meaningful.World-renowned portrait and wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis joins Kersten Luts to explain why great posing begins long before a client steps in front of the camera. Jerry explores how trust, empathy and clear direction help nervous clients relax, and why photographers should build a pose carefully before using emotion to make it feel real.You’ll learn Jerry’s five-step approach—light, location, pose, technique and emotion—along with actionable posing tips for faces, hands, body language, couples and everyday people who are not professional models. He also discusses portrait lighting, client communication, confidence, creative growth, social media trends and the value of mastering your craft through practice and failure.Whether you shoot headshots, weddings, branding photography, fashion, video, or are building a photography business, this episode offers useful photography advice you can apply on your next shoot. It is equally valuable for photographers and videographers who want stronger on-camera direction and more authentic expressions.Subscribe to Camera Shake for weekly conversations on photography, videography and the photography business, and explore our related portrait photography episodes for more practical inspiration and ideas.#photography #portraitphotography #JerryGhionis #CameraShakePodcast******************************************************************Get Your CAMERA SHAKE MERCH: https://www.kerstenluts.com/camerashake-merch******************************************************************SUPPORT THE PODCAST: www.buymeacoffee.com/camerashake******************************************************************JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ******************************************************************Check out our sponsor: www.platypod.com******************************************************************THIS WEEK’S LINKS:Jerry Ghionis on the web:https://ww.jerryghionis.comJerry Ghionis on Social Media:Instagram: @jerryghionisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerryghionisTwitter: https://twitter.com/jerryghionisLinktr.ree: https://linktr.ee/jerryghionisJOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.com ======================================CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/camerashakeFULL EPISODE 319 ‘How to Pose Anyone with JERRY GHIONIS’ IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube - https://youtu.be/fTDVRBW_-jgApple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G ======================================FOLLOW US ONInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/camerashakepodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcastX: https://twitter.com/ShakeCameraKersten’s website: www.kerstenluts.comKersten on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerstenluts/https://www.instagram.com/threeheadsinarow/