Photography Adventures
By Dawn Hester
Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; www.phinishingtouches.com
Photography AdventuresMay 21, 2020
If They Could Talk: Everyday life through my eyes with photography
If They Could Talk: Everyday life through my eyes with photography. This short podcast is a promo of Dawn's first ever photography book.
Shaun Wilson, owner of Wilson Graphics:
Website: Shaun-Wilson.com
To purchase the book:
Website: https://www.blurb.com/b/11919681-if-they-could-talk-everyday-life-through-my-eyes
Season 4, Episode 58 "Get Noticed Without Social Media"
Season 4, Episode 58 "Get Noticed Without Social Media". In the last episode of Season 4, Dawn and Renee discuss how to get noticed without social media. Not everyone is on social media, therefore we need to find other ways to communicate.
Season 4, Episode 57 "Traveling With Photography Equipment"
Season 4, Episode 57 "Traveling With Photography Equipment". In this episode, Renee talks about her research to find photography equipment for traveling.
Season 4, Episode 56 "Too Much Equipment, Time To Let Some Of It Go"
Season 4, Episode 56 "Too Much Equipment, Time To Let Some Of It Go". In this episode Dawn talks about equipment she had not seen in months and haven't really missed it. Is it time to let go of it all?
Season 4, Episode 55 "Photography Adventures With Kids and New Equipment"
Season 4, Episode 55 "Photography Adventures With Kids and New Equipment". On this episode Renee talks about a day out with her grandchildren (and friends) and her new camera equipment.
Season 4, Episode 54 "Getting into the groove: photographing something different and finding the groove to enjoy the shoot".
Season 4, Episode 54 "Getting into the groove: photographing something different and finding the groove to enjoy the shoot". In this episode
Dawn discusses how sometimes you have to find that "groove" to get into a shoot you may have not wanted to do in the first place.
Season 4, Episode 53 "Luxe Portrait Photoshoot
Season 4, Episode 53 "Luxe Portrait Photoshoot. This episode, Renee talks about one of her photography photoshoots, or as she calls it "Luxe Portrait
Photoshoot".
Season 4, Episode 52 "On the road with photography adventures"
Season 4, Episode 52 "On the road with photography adventures". In this episode Renee talks about her trip to Florida and the very, very few places I've been to and/or know of in Florida.
Season 4, Episode 51 "Relocating and making adjustments to my photography"
Season 4, Episode 51 "Relocating and making adjustments to my photography". In this episode, Dawn talks about the adjustments she has and will continue to make with her photography as she moved to another state.
Season 4, Episode 50: Photography Adventure At Sky Meadows State Park, Virginia
Season 4, Episode 50: Photography Adventure At Sky Meadows State Park, Virginia. This podcast is about an adventure Dawn and Renee went on together at State Meadows State Park: what they saw, what they photographed and as always
what gear they used and worked for them.
Season 4, Episode 49: A Glance Back to Season 3 2022
Season 4, Episode 49: A Glance Back to Season 3 2022. Episode 49 begins Season 4. Photography Adventures Podcast takes a look back at Season 3 with brief discussions of each.
SEASON 3, EPISODE 48: I Still Enjoy Film Photography
SEASON 3, EPISODE 48: I Still Enjoy Film Photography. This is the last podcast for Season 3. In this episode Dawn talks about even though she's no longer a full-time film photographer, she still enjoys shooting film from time to time.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
SEASON 3, EPISODE 47: The Older I Get The More I Appreciate Travel Workshops
SEASON 3, EPISODE 47: The Older I Get The More I Appreciate Travel Workshops. In this episode Dawn talks about how she views workshops differently today than she did years ago.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
SEASON 3 EPISODE 46: How To Improve Your Confidence As A Photographer
SEASON 3 EPISODE 46: How To Improve Your Confidence As A Photographer. In this episode we discuss the importance our confidence is as photographers.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
SEASON 3 EPISODE 45:Having A Photography Blog
SEASON 3 EPISODE 45:Having A Photography Blog In this episode we discuss having a photography blog and how it can benefit photographers.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
SEASON 3 EPISODE 44: Street Photography or Street Photography
SEASON 3 EPISODE 44: Street Photography or Street Photography. The internet says that street photography aims to capture everyday life in public places. Then there's the other street photography: capturing everyday life of public places. Today we'll discuss how we see the difference of the two.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
SEASON 3 EPISODE 43: Creating Community With Your Photography
SEASON 3 EPISODE 43: Creating Community With Your Photography. In this episode we discuss how to share your gift as a photographer and give back to the community.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
SEASON 3, EPISODE 42: Explain Your Workflow
SEASON 3, EPISODE 42: Explain Your Workflow. Every photographer has to plan, prepare, create and have some sort of workflow for every photo session. In this episode Renee & I discussed what our workflow is for our adventures as well as our separate photo sessions. We also discussed what happens when we have prepared correctly and what happens on those days when we don't.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
SEASON 3, EPISODE 41: New Gear Review and Renting Gear
SEASON 3, EPISODE 41: New Gear Review and Renting Gear. At some point and time, there will be some "shiny new object" that will catch your eye, and no matter how hard you try not to focus on it, it seems to keep sneaking into your thoughts. This episode is a review regarding the gear that Dawn and I just could not resist!
Some places to rent gear: Lens Pro To Go, Borrow Lenses, DC Camera, Camera & Lens Rental, A.A. Rental Inc.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
SEASON 3, EPISODE 40: Large Family Photo Session
SEASON 3, EPISODE 40: Large Family Photo Session. In this episode, Dawn and Renee discuss how to photograph a large family, how to prepare for a shoot of this type, and what to do if something goes wrong? Something did go wrong... Listen to find out what happened and if Renee was prepared to handle the situation.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
Season 3, Episode 39: Having A Portfolio
Season 3, Episode 39: Having A Portfolio. Just like we talked about the importance of having a website in Episode 34, a portfolio is just as important. There's so many ways to have a portfolio and today Renee and I are going to talk about some of those ways.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
Season 2, Episode 38: Glance back of Season 2
In this episode, Dawn and Renee take a glance back and talk about all the episodes in the Season 2. We will be ending Season 2 with this episode. Although we will not be recording, we will still be going on adventures and communicating it on our Instagram Page, Photography_adventures_podcast. You are welcome to contact us there. Season 3 will begin again on our podcast anniversary in May, 2022. Thank you so much for listening and you will hear from us in the spring. Ya'll come back now!
Season 2, Episode 37: "Make Yourself A Better Photographer"
Season 2, Episode 37: "Make Yourself A Better Photographer". Photographer's should strive everyday to make themselves a better photographer. Nobody can do that but us. Just like a golfer or a tennis player, you have your manager but when the game starts there's nothing they can do but be the cheerleader on the sidelines.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
Season 2, Episode 36-A "A Do-Over" (The correct podcast)
Season 2, Episode 36-A "A Do-Over" Once or twice in our lifetime we all probably had a "do-over". During the entire time shoot in your mind you were happy with everything or everyone you photographed. Then you go home...and that is where the trouble begins.
***The first EP36 was a failure on my part; I do apologize.***
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
Season 2, Episode 36 - A Do-Over
Once or twice in our lifetime we all probably had a "do-over". During the entire time shooting, in your mind you were happy with everything or everyone you photographed. Then you go home...
Season 2, Episode 35: C&O Canal - Shepherdstown, WV
One Saturday my family and I decided to take a ride around the local area just to get out of the house and sightsee. As we crossed over Potomac River, I remembered a peaceful spot down by the riverside where I used to frequent. I made a mental note of it because Dawn and I are always looking for places to photograph. In this episode Dawn and I will be talking about this hidden gem…what we saw, how we felt and some of our experiences that happened that day.
Season 2, Episode 34: Photography Websites
Do you know that Photography Websites are STILL just as important today as the rest of social media? Today, we're going to talk about the importance of websites and how each photographer should have at least one.
Season 2, Episode 33: Backyard Challenge
No matter what area of photography you do, whether it is landscapes, product, portrait, etc, have you ever stopped and thought about shooting what is directly around you? In today’s podcast, Dawn and I are going to discuss what we found in my backyard. She challenged us to find 10 things in my yard, photograph them, and discuss them with you all. Once you listen to what we found may you can try this for yourself.
Season 2, Episode 32: Blackwater Falls, WV
Season 2, Episode 32: Blackwater Falls, WV: In this episode, Dawn and Renee talk about their trip to Blackwater Falls State Park in Tucker County, West Virginia. You will hear stories about what they saw, how they chose to photograph the falls, and what they learned during this trip. Sit back, relax, learn, and laugh along with them as tell of their experiences during their latest Photography Adventure.
Dawn - Website: www.dawndhester.com; Email: dhesterphotography@gmail.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: https://www.phinishingtouches.com; Email: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com
Instagram:@reneelfergusonphoto
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Season 2, Episode 31: Your Photography Bubble"
Season 2, Episode 31: Your Photography Bubble". In this Episode Renee & I talk about photography bubble or as some would say your photography community. Whether you're a hobbyist or professional photography, photographers need someone to "shoot the breeze with".
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
Season 2, Episode 30 Types of Photography You Won't Do
Season 2, Episode 30 Types of Photography You Won't Do. This episode Renee and I talk about the types of photography we won't do. If you like to share your types of photography please send us a message.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
Season 2, Episode 29: How To Add WOW Into Your Old Photographs
Season 2, Episode 29: How To Add WOW Into Your Old Photographs. In this episode we talk about how to go back to old photographs and add WOW to them. Sometimes we want to just throw them away...but not too fast. Listen to some of the ways we would give them a second or third chance.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
Season 2, Episode 28: Hilltop Hotel, Harper's Ferry WV
Season 2, Episode 28: Hilltop Hotel, Harper's Ferry WV. In this episode Renee and I talk about Hilltop Hotel, a hotel that if you knew of Harper's Ferry, you knew about the Hilltop Hotel. After all the years of deterioration, the hotel is finally coming down. Not only talking about the hotel but also how each of us documenting this historical (in our eyes) landscape.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
Season 2, Episode 27: Bunker Hill, WV
Season 2, Episode 27: Bunker Hill, WV. In this episode, Renee and I discuss our photography adventures together at Giles Mill and Morgan Morgan Cabin; both located in Bunker Hill, West Virginia.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
Season 1, Episode 26: Photography Books
Season 1, Episode 26: Photography Books. In this episode, Dawn and Renee talk about what type of photography book(s) they would create. Also they discuss the many ways of getting your book published from the old traditional way of having a Literary Agent or creating a Zine. Listed below is the information of an author and a photography article.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
Book: “Finding Your Way with Maps, Developing Good Athletes”, by Douglas G. Ferguson
Article: “Behind The Shot: The Million Dollar Photo Of A Cardinal In Flight, by Steve Jessmore
Website: https://www.stevejessmore.com/index/G00004OcPOfGetoE
IG: stevejessmorephoto
Season 1, Episode 25 "An Unexpected Photoshoot
Season 1, Episode 25 "An Unexpected Photoshoot. Have you ever had a photoshoot that had your mind all over the map? In this episode, Renee and I talk about one of those unexpected photoshoots and how we handled the entire shoot.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
Season 1, Episode 24 Photography Books and Magazines of Interest
Season 1, Episode 24 Photography Books and Magazines of Interest. In this episode we discussed photography books of interest as well as photography magazines. Below are the list of we discussed...and also an upcoming Exhibit:
1. Unseen - Unpublished Black History
From The New York Times Photo Archives
By Darcy Eveleigh, Dana Canedy, Damien Cave, and Rachel L. Swarms
2. Fashion & Lifesyle Photography
By Dixie Dixon
3. Black - A Celebration of a Culture
By Deborah Willis
4. Light, Gesture & Color
By Jay Maisel
5. Photolife: Your Guide To Everything Photo
A Canadian Photography Magazine
6. I Am More Than My Hair - My Outward Appearance Does Not Define Me
By Alyscia Cunningham
*** Alyscia Cunningham will be having an exhibit “I Am More Than My Hair” 19 MAR - 5 SEP 2021, at the Sandy Spring Museum, Sandy Spring, MD ***
More information: www.sandyspringmuseum.org/morethan
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
Season 1, Episode 23 "Different Adventures, Different Themes 2
Season 1, Episode 23 "Different Adventures, Different Themes 2. This episode, Renee and I discuss our latest, different adventures with our photography. Renee talks about her in-home portrait shoot and STILL dealing with COVID; Dawn talks about some new camera gear she purchased.
Dawn: Website: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Instagram: @dawndhester
Renee: Website: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Instagram: @reneelfergusonphoto
Season 1. Episode 22: Staying Inspired, Keeping Motivated
Season 1, Episode 22: Staying Inspired, Keeping Motivated. This episode Renee and I talk about even before COVID-19 when we got into slumps (or where they slumps?), how did we get out of them.
Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Season 1, Episode 22: Downtown Shepherdstown WV At Night
Season 1, Episode 22: Downtown Shepherdstown WV At Night. In this episode, Dawn and Renee discuss their photography adventure, photographing downtown Shepherdstown WV in the middle of winter.... in the cold winter. Did they survive? Listen as they talk about their adventure.
Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Season 1, Episode 20: Reflections 2020
Season 1, Episode 20: Reflections 2020. Renee and I discuss and reflect back on the year 2020.
Shaun Wilson, owner of Wilsons Graphics: www.shaun-wilson.com
Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Season 1, Episode 19: Burwell Morgan Mill & Shiloh Baptist Church
Season 1, Episode 19: Burwell Morgan Mill & Shiloh Baptist Church. This Episode, Renee and I visited Burwell Morgan Mill and Shiloh Baptist Church. We discuss our thoughts about each and of course how we photographed it historical buildings.
Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Season 1, Episode 18: Sunrise At North Fork Shenandoah River
Episode 18: Sunrise At North Fork Shenandoah River. In this episode, Renee and I discuss our photography adventure photographing North Fork Shenandoah River at sunrise. Listen as we talk about our gear and how we approached the entire shoot.
Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Season 1, Episode 17: Flying Circus Air Show
Episode 17: Flying Circus Air Show. The Flying Circus Air Show is a weekend full of hot air balloons and old two-seater airplanes located in Bealeton, VA.Weather permitting the hot air balloons launch in early morning and afternoon. Both the balloons and planes give out rides throughout the day. This is a day to play for kids as well as adults.
Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Season 1, Episode 16: Data Storage Podcast
Season 1, Episode 16: Data Storage Podcast. In this Episode, Renee and I discuss how we save EVERYTHING (especially our photographs) to different storage places - at home and in the cloud.
Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Season 1, Episode 15 - OUR WORKFLOW WITH PHOTOGRAPHY
Season 1, Episode 15 - OUR WORKFLOW WITH PHOTOGRAPHY
Your workflow matters. We all have things that we do whether it’s during taking photographs, editing our work, or just cleaning our photography gear. Or maybe the biggest question is “have you ever noticed the things you do or is it just molded into what you do and you don’t think about it?” Listen to Renee and Dawn as they talk about their workflow; maybe it may help you if you’re still trying to get into rhythm.
Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
SEASON 1, EPISODE 14: DIFFERENT ADVENTURES DIFFERENT THEMES #2
In this episode, Dawn and Renee discuss their photography adventures with different themes. Dawn talks about photographing an event for a book promo while Renee discusses photographing a new born.
Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Season 1, Episode 13 - DREAM SHOOT
Season 1, Episode 13 - DREAM SHOOT
Imagine having a Dream Shoot of a life time. Renee and I talk about what would be our Dream Shoot, how we would handle it from A-Z. Do you have a Dream Shoot? Reach out to us and let us know what yours would be.
Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Season 1, Episode 12: BIG BUG ADVENTURE
BIG BUG ADVENTURE. On this photography adventure, Renee & I went to The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, located in Winchester VA to see David Rogers Big Bugs. What made this adventure so special is that we invited another photographer - an eight year old. What a day it was!!
For more information about The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley check out there website: https://www.themsv.org.
Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com
Season 1, Episode 11: DIFFERENT ADVENTURES, DIFFERENT THEMES
Episode 11 - DIFFERENT ADVENTURES, DIFFERENT THEMES.
Renee and I both had two different photography adventures. In this episode we discussed our shootings and how those adventures went.
Dawn: dhesterphotography@gmail.com; www.dawndhester.com
Renee: renee.ferguson@phinishingtouches.com; https://www.phinishingtouches.com