The Richard J Nieves Photography Podcast Episode 15: Don't Worry About The Brand

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I truly believe what camera brand you decide to photograph with doesn't matter in the ways a-lot of people seem to care about. What defines you as a photographer is not what camera you use, but how you use it.

Camera's are tools. Like a screwdriver to a repairman, camera's help the photographer photograph. They allow the photographer to record irreplaceable moments and spread emotion.

I've talked about my current camera and how I use it for my work. I am not a loyalist to Nikon. I don't know anybody who works there. I use Nikon cameras because I love the form factor of the bodies. They've always felt good in my hands. I have fairly big hands and Nikon's grips tend to be quite large compared to other brands, which works for me. The button layouts tend to be the same and they work for me. I love how my Nikon's render images. The colors are fantastic.

Now if Fujifilm or Canon came out with something that felt better in the hands. If they came out with a camera that had feature sets that truly intrigued me, I wouldn't hesitate to use those cameras more often.

I'd like to get into more video productions later in 2021. I've been eyeing the Canon R5 and R6 since they were released. I've been looking at Fujifilm's XT4 for it's video capabilities. Nikon recently released the Nikon Z6 II. I already own Nikon lenses, so that may be the route I go, but again, I'm not married to my brand. The brand doesn't do the work. I do the work.

The brand you use doesn't make you. You and your actions are responsible for the quality of work and reputation you put out there.

I don't want you to get stuck in a rut because you cant decide on a camera because of it's brand. I want you to make a choice based on how it can perform for the type of work you'd like to put forth.

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The Richard J Nieves Photography Podcast Episode 14: Camera Storage

Probably one of the most important, but neglected pieces of gear we don’t give too much thought about, but really should, is storage. The memory cards that go into your camera. The thing that carries all your work. It’s necessary that you get the right card for your situation.

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Camera Storage

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SD Cards Explained

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The most common types of memory cards used by modern photographers include SD cards, Micro SD cards, CF cards, and CF express cards.

SD cards are, by far, the most common type of memory card used by cameras these days. They are small and affordable. You can find them as easily as you can a snickers bar in a deli.

Micro SD cards are very small storage units meant to be used with smaller devices like drones, small cameras, and other undersized devices.

CF and CF express cards are typically found in more advanced cameras meant for professionals. They are a bit bigger than an SD card, but they are more reliable in terms of build and data retention.

There's other types of memory cards you can buy, but the ones I just mentioned are the most common of the bunch.

When shopping for a memory card, first identify which of those memory cards your camera accepts.

You'll then need to decide how much storage you need. For me, If I'm shooting in studio where I can tether my camera to my computer, which allows me to send my photos I take directly to my computer instead of the memory card, then I'll choose a smaller amount like 32gb or 64gb. If I'm shooting a wedding where I wont necessarily have enough time to keep backing up my photos as I shoot, I'll opt for a larger capacity card like 64gb to 128gb. However, i'm a little odd in that I'd typically stick with 64gb because then I have no choice but to switch cards, which allows me to have photos separated in case of card failure. I wont lose everything I've shot that day. If you're shooting portraits outdoors, I'd also recommend sticking with a 64gb to 128gb card.

I started out with 32gb cards. I always found myself filling up the space very quickly and I had to stop what I was doing to sacrifice potential great photos for more photos. The hassle isn't worth it.

After you've chosen your storage amount, you'll have to decide what speeds you want for your memory card. The values you'd need to look out for are read and write speeds. When you have higher values for read and write speed, your camera can take more photos in the moment because your memory card and handle the speed at which you're shooting. The time it takes for your memory card to export your photos to another device is dependent on your write speed.

I don't want you to get jarred when you see prices for memory cards with better read and write values. I've paid more than $100 for one memory card, but I know the performance of the card will allow me to be as productive as I can be. I'd recommend you don't try to save a couple of bucks when purchasing your cards. Spend a little extra on quality cards. The worst thing that can happen when skimping on memory card quality is they can slow you down if the read speeds are slow, and cheaper cards, though it can still happen to expensive cards but not as frequently, is they can fail and corrupt your files. A shoot lost is a hurtful thing to happen to any photographer.

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The Richard J Nieves Photography Podcast Episode 13: The Most Important Goal For Working Photographers

If you’re photographing to support you and your family, I truly believe you should have one main goal when proving photos for clients. This one goal could fuel your work in ways you’ve never dreamt. This one goal could be the thing that sets you apart from the rest. The goal, for all of us working photographers, is to be in service of our clients.

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The Richard J Nieves Photography Podcast Episode 12: Shooting Modes

On your DSLR or Mirrorless camera, you'll most likely have a dial on the top of your camera body with letters including Auto, A, S, P, and M among others depending on your camera. Those are your shooting modes. That's what we'll be discussing today.

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Join Rich as he discusses the differences between RAW and JPG files, as well as when and why to use them.

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