Camera Shake Photography Podcast

What can you learn by stepping in front of your own camera? In Camera Shake episode 328, Kersten Luts talks with Mark Rodriguez about self-portrait photography, creative confidence and building images that tell a story.
Mark shares how he develops conceptual photography ideas through word prompts and mind mapping, then brings them to life with lighting, costumes, handmade props and Photoshop compositing. We explore why matching perspective, shadows and light direction matters, how he combines different frames, and when starting again is the best creative decision.
There’s practical photography advice on remote triggers, interval shooting, tethered capture and working between Lightroom and Photoshop. We also discuss the value of photographing yourself, understanding the experience of your subjects, and finding a visual style that feels personal.
Along the way, Mark reflects on grief, humour, criticism and the satisfaction of making something yourself. Whether you’re an amateur, a working professional, exploring videography or starting a photography business, this conversation offers ideas for developing your craft and approaching portrait sessions with greater intention.

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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.
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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.
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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.

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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.
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Website: https://sumfinity.com
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