Best Photographyhistory Podcasts (2025)

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WM-490: How Photographers Can Create Their Own Opportunities and Stay Inspired | Photography Clips Podcast 4:33

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As a photographer, sometimes you get the sense that opportunity isn't finding you. There are no new places around you to take interesting new photographs, and you don't have the time or money to head out on a trip to somewhere exotic. You fall into a kind of doldrums, unable to move forward, and find that it becomes an incredible struggle to get th…

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WM-489: Good Habits are the Enemy of Silly Mistakes | Photography Clips Podcast 4:06

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How many times have you snapped a few pictures from the hip only to realize the lens cap is still on? How many times have you taken a few photographs, only to come back later and find spots and smudges in them because your lens had a fingerprint or dust on it? I know these sorts of things have happened to me more often than I’d like to admit. Podca…

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WM-488: The Dangers of Sunk Cost Fallacy | Photography Clips Podcast 4:35

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If you’ve never heard of “sunk cost fallacy,” I’ll take this opportunity to explain it. It’s a phenomenon that happens when you’ve invested in something so that you’re unwilling to stop pursuing that thing. Among gamblers, the idea is that if they keep betting another few bucks, eventually, they’ll win. They’ve sunk too much into their evening of g…

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WM-487: Opportunities are Fleeting | Photography Clips Podcast 3:51

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One day seems like the perfect day for some fall photography—the leaves are beautiful, the sun is shining—but you don’t have the time that day because life’s other demands are calling. The next day? It’s snowing! That’s a picture-perfect example of how opportunities can truly be fleeting. Sometimes, we miss photographic opportunities because we thi…

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WM-486: Seize the Day | Photography Clips Podcast 3:31

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There’s one big aspect of creativity that tends to get lost in the shuffle of everything else. We spend a lot of time thinking about how to think in innovative ways or learning new techniques and approaches to art. In all of this discussion about creativity and how to be creative, we lose sight of the fundamental fact that creativity is often about…

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WM-485: Extreme Familiarity | Photography Clips Podcast 3:43

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Here’s something I’ve discussed before, though when I last spoke about it, it was a bit different. It’s the idea that we must get to know our surroundings or subjects to photograph them most effectively. Today, I’m framing it a bit differently because we photographers have a habit of always going after something new. New places, new subjects—we wan…

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WM-484: The Best Laid Plans | Photography Clips Podcast 3:30

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Adaptability—Being adaptable is one of the key parts of being a photographer. There are a few different ways to look at this, too. Being flexible can apply to the vagaries of daily life, the things we photograph, and even the techniques and styles we use to create our photographs. On the day-to-day level, being adaptable means being able to roll wi…

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WM-483: Searching for Meaning | Photography Clips Podcast 3:22

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Searching for meaning is something that most of us photographers do almost by default. After all, that’s the point of creating artwork, isn’t it? To create something meaningful that resonates with the people who enjoy it. And that’s why we spend so much time talking about how to imbue our photographs with meaning. Here is perhaps another way to loo…

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WM-482: Experiential Art | Photography Clips Podcast 3:38

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Experience and insight is what makes each of our perspectives unique. No two of us can lead the same life. Even though on the surface, it may seem as if some of us are on very similar paths, we all experience it a little bit differently. Every person will have a different set of successes and failures, joys and hardships, achievements and ambitions…

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WM-481: Evergreen | Photography Clip Podcast 4:22

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We photographers produce an awful lot of content. It’s not just the photographs that we put up to share with the world, but also the words that we publish, too. Many of us run our own businesses or have photography as a side gig or a hobby that we promote via websites, social media, and elsewhere. Some of us just enjoy blogging, so we do that along…

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WM-480: Prints Aren’t Going Anywhere | Photography Clips Podcast 4:21

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There’s been a lot of buzz about the “death of prints” in photography. But frankly? Prints aren’t going anywhere. They may become less popular over time as digital technology continues to proliferate, but there will always be a demand for prints. Why is that? Well, some people argue that prints are the only way to preserve photographs forever—thoug…

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WM-479: Exercising Your Creative Muscles | Photography Clips Podcast 5:45

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We all experience creative lulls occasionally, and sometimes, a good break is in order, so we spend a few days or weeks focusing on things other than art. Whatever the case may be, when you’ve not been engaged in art for a while, it takes a little bit to get back into the swing of things. It’s like going on vacation and then coming back to work. Yo…

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WM-478: Making Time for Yourself | Photography Clips Podcast 3:01

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We spend so much time talking about photography—and for those of us who enjoy this pursuit as more than a passing hobby, we spend a lot of time in photography. Some of us who do this for a living spend most, if not all, of our time immersed in images and the world of art in general. But what about the rest of life? Podcast Notes: https://www.moneym…

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WM-477: The Creative’s Guilt | Photography Clips Podcast 3:51

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Creative guilt is a surprisingly common phenomenon. You’ve probably experienced it, and if you’re like most of us, you’ve probably experienced it more than once. Perhaps we can call it part of the human condition for people engaged in creative works. Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/the-creatives-guilt Photography Clips Podcast:…

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WM-476: Maintaining Your Tools | Photography Clips Podcast 3:41

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Most of us photographers are very particular about maintaining our tools. Lenses need to be stored in dry, temperature-controlled, padded places to prevent scratches mold growing between the elements, or even something like oil leaking between the elements. We take great care to ensure that our cameras are well-protected if it is raining, or we mig…

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WM-475: Taking a Break | Photography Clips Podcast 3:47

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The more you dig into advice about photography—and really, probably advice about anything—the more you will find conflicting advice. One of these contradictions is within the way we’re taught to work on or to pursue our art... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/taking-a-break/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphoto…

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WM-474: From the First Note | Photography Clips Podcast 22:58

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Not long ago, I had the chance to talk with a childhood friend. We started reminiscing about school—the teachers who shaped us, the friends we made, and the moments that stuck with us. Some of our classmates are still around, while others have passed on. We talked about our kids and grandkids and how our interests changed as we got older. At some p…

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WM-473: Navigating Camera Use at Wedding Ceremonies: A Balanced Perspective | Photography Clips Podcast 5:40

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Weddings are momentous occasions that encapsulate the essence of love, commitment, and celebration. As such, the decision of whether to allow guests to take photos during the ceremony can spark considerable debate. This nuanced discussion touches on preserving the sanctity of the moment, while also embracing modern social practices and personal pre…

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WM-472: The Ethics of Paying to Play: Is It Fair to Charge Photographers for Exposure? | Photography Clips Podcast 6:29

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As photographers, we pour our hearts into our work, often searching for the next opportunity to showcase our art. But what happens when that opportunity comes with a price tag—literally? Lately, I’ve been wrestling with a growing trend where photographers are asked to pay to submit their photos to contests or books. It’s been on my mind, and frankl…

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WM-471: Aging Photographs | Photography Clips Podcast 3:26

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Creating new photographs is an incredibly exciting thing. I think at one time or another, we’ve all rushed home with our digital negatives to process them quickly because we’re just so eager to show them to the world. And that excitement is wonderful—we should be excited about our photography. It’s that kind of passion that breathes life into it an…

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WM-470: Through the Lens of Danger: The Courage of Photojournalists | Photography Clips Podcast 8:53

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Photojournalism is more than just taking pictures; it’s about capturing the essence of events as they unfold, often in the most challenging circumstances. During the Trump rally assassination attempt, the true spirit of photojournalism was on full display. Four seasoned photographers stood their ground in the photo pit while an intern, understandab…

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WM-469: Nostalgia and Lessons from Childhood Adventures | Photography Clips Podcast 5:02

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Oh, those were the days! It's incredible how much has changed since I was a kid in Hinton, West Virginia. There was something almost adventurous about needing to go to the payphone two blocks away to talk with a friend. I remember it vividly. The payphone stood under a big tree right next to the courthouse. It felt like a secret mission every time …

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WM-468: The Creative Flow | Photography Clips Podcast 3:38

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Can you force creativity? Should you force creativity? The answer to the first question is most definitely yes—you can force creativity. But for the second question, things get a bit murky. My gut instinct is to say that no, you should not force creativity. But, sometimes, you have to. Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/the-creati…

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WM-467: The Beauty of Angular Lighting | Photography Clips Podcast 7:06

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Since painting with light is what we photographers do, we’ve discovered over all these decades how to utilize light in many different ways. When you stop to consider it, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of things we can do simply by manipulating light. We’ve learned to apply colors to lighting or to utilize the colors of the ambient lighting a…

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WM-466: Fragmented Audiences | Photography Clips Podcast 4:16

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Audiences are a tricky beast! Who are these people? On the broad scale, we often categorize our audiences into two groups: Those who look at prints, and those who consume photography digitally. But that is painting with a very, very broad brush—and it’s vital that we go deeper to really understand audiences and their various disparate fragmentation…

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WM-465: Capturing the Cosmos: A Journey into Night Sky Photography 4:34

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Today, we’re diving into the magical world of night sky photography. You're in the right place if you've ever wanted to capture the stars in all their glory. Let’s get started! Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/capturing-the-cosmos-a-journey-into-night-sky-photography/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.…

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WM-464: Blurred Mediums | Photography Clips Podcast 3:35

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What is a photographer’s medium? I can see where maybe you’re scratching your head and thinking that our medium is of course photography. But technically, that’s not quite true. Not when you think about the finished products that we produce. So let’s look at it through the lens of other art mediums. Painting for instance. If you’re a painter, then …

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WM-463: Time is Valuable | Photography Clips Podcast 3:22

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There are so many different things that photographers prize highly. The answer might be different from one photographer to the next, too. Take prints, for instance. One photographer may treat them as a precious artifact, storing them in perfect condition, using only the best archival materials, and handling those prints with gloves. That’s the most…

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WM-462: A New Format? | Photography Clips Podcast 3:51

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The biggest part of photography is coming up with new kinds of art. To do that, we take our inspiration from all kinds of places—the conventional art world combined with the things that inspire us as we go about our lives—but there are some other unconventional sources in which we can look. Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/a-new…

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WM-461: What You Can Learn from Still Life Photography | Photography Clips Podcast 6:01

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For many photographers, the idea of creating a still life image is boring. Who wants or needs yet another photo of a bowl of fruit or a vase filled with flowers? The fact is, however, that still life images don’t need to be boring — and even if you do choose to go with more traditional subjects, the creation of these images will prove to be a valua…

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WM-460: Using Adversity to Your Advantage | Photography Clips Podcast 5:29

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Certain things in life make the act of creation quite difficult. At times, adversity arises and makes it hard for us to power through and keep producing photographs. This could be any type of adversity. Maybe it’s a physical injury or ailment that makes it much harder for you to travel, hike, or carry your camera gear. It could also be mental or em…

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WM-459: Merciless | Photography Clips Podcast 3:41

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I think to be a creative kind of person, there is a certain level of mercilessness required. At least, if you want to be the type of creative person who learns and grows. And when I say mercilessness, I certainly don’t advocate being merciless toward others. Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/merciless/ Follow me: https://www.face…

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WM-458: Overcoming a Lack of Confidence in Your Photography | Photography Clips Podcast 5:48

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I’ve found that this is very true throughout my career. There are lots of reasons to be doubtful, reasons that, if you let them, will stop your creative pursuits before you get underway. It starts with the dive into photography itself. You may feel like you are not artistic enough to become an artist or the very thought of learning all of the thing…

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WM-457: Don't Count on Second Chances | Photography Clips Podcast 4:19

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Second chances can be powerful, especially in places we think we know well. Revisiting familiar spots, where all the obvious photos have already been taken, presents a unique creative challenge. It pushes us to look deeper, finding fresh perspectives and capturing what’s truly unusual. That’s why I believe in going back to those well-trodden places…

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WM-456: Why Do We Make Photographs? | Photography Clips Podcast 4:46

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What are our motivations for making photographs? If you ask around, among friends and neighbors, you’ll quickly find that many photographers harbor dreams of making money or becoming known for their art. But are those the right reasons for creating photographs? Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/why-do-we-make-photographs/ Follow …

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WM-455: Letting Art Happen | Photography Clips Podcast 3:26

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Art always seems like such a planned event. It’s a production. We think about our ideas, we jot them down, we plan and plan for how we can take the perfect photograph. Then comes the day when we actually set out to take that photograph — that, too is a production. It’s often a long trip laid out on maps, organized through lists of gear that we chec…

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WM-454: Personal Aesthetics | Photography Clips Podcast 3:34

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We’ve all heard that old saying, “There’s no accounting for taste.” There’s so much truth to that. Tastes vary so much from one person to the next that no matter what, there is no one right answer that will satisfy absolutely everyone. That puts photographers in something of a conundrum. Of course, we want to produce photographs that people will lo…

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WM-453: Forget about Gear | Photography Clips Podcast 4:18

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Gear wishlists. We all have them, and they’re often quite extensive. Filters, lenses, new camera bodies, lighting equipment, computers, and software — some of our wishlists are extensive! But is any of this stuff really necessary? Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/forget-about-gear/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneym…

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WM-452: Broadening Your Horizons | Photography Clips Podcast 3:49

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Something is interesting about photography that you may not have noticed before. And it’s one of those things, just like the perfect composition, that you can’t “unsee” it once you see it. Have you ever noticed that the overwhelming majority of photographs — almost all, if not all — neatly fit into one of a few niches? We have genres like landscape…

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WM-451: Art is Timeless | Photography Clips Podcast 3:55

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Art really is timeless—and that is true across all mediums, be it photography, sculpture or something like literature or movies. To see what I mean about the timeless nature of art, look no further than books. Here, you’ll find works that could be a century old, two centuries, or perhaps even older than that. And yet, we still read them today and g…

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WM-450: Tips for Planning a Photography Project | Photography Clips Podcast 6:42

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There is a lot of information on how to plan shot lists or choose gear for photography projects, but what about the creative side of planning? Here are some thoughts that may help you! Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/tips-for-planning-a-photography-project/By Will Moneymaker

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WM-449: Working with the Ideas You’ve Already Had | Photography Clips Podcast 6:04

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We all have lots of old ideas laying around in the form of handwritten notes or archives. Here are some thoughts that may help you use some of those ideas in your photography. Podcast notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/working-with-the-ideas-youve-already-had/By WIll Moneymaker

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WM-448: Changing Tastes | Photography Clips Podcast 3:48

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Changing tastes are a fact of life—and that means it’s worthwhile to look at images that you may not have enjoyed before. You might see something new. Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/changing-tastesBy Will Moneymaker

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WM-447: The Photographer’s Voice | Photography Clips Podcast 6:21

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What is the photographer’s voice? And more importantly, what does it mean to express that voice? Here is an essay with some of my thoughts on the matter. Podcast notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/the-photographers-voice/By Will Moneymaker

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WM-446: When You Know Enough About the Rules to Break Them | Photography Clips Podcast 6:25

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Sometimes, breaking the rules better serves a photograph. Experienced photographers know that the rules are best followed most of the time, but not always! Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/when-you-know-enough-about-the-rules-to-break-them/By Will Moneymaker

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WM-445: It’s All about the Setting | Photography Clips Podcast 3:26

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Technically correct photos aren’t always artistically correct. Sometimes, the wrong techniques or effects are actually the right choices. Podcast notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/sometimes-correct-methods-techniques-wrong/By Will Moneymaker

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WM-444: Overcoming FOMO | Photography Clips Podcast 5:58

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FOMO, or the fear of missing out, is a very real thing in photography. Here are some of the places it crops up, and what you can do to get past it. Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/overcoming-fomo/By Will Moneymaker

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WM-443: Photography Has No Limits | Photography Clips Podcast 6:35

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Where photography is concerned, it truly is possible to create whatever you can imagine. Here are some ways to get your creative ideas flowing! Podcast notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/photography-has-no-limitsBy Will Moneymaker

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WM-442: Copyrights and the Community | Photography Clips Podcast 3:29

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Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/copyrights-and-the-community/ It doesn’t take much to say something when you think it might be necessary—and it can be a good way to help foster a sense of community.By Will Moneymaker

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WM-441: The True Meaning of Original | Photography Clips Podcast 6:22

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https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/the-true-meaning-of-originality/ In this day and age of Google Image Search and photographic travel guides, what does it truly mean to be original? Here are my thoughts on originality.By Will Moneymaker