Photography Explained Podcast
Photography Explained Podcast
Rick McEvoy
📷 I Just Got My First Camera - What Do I Do in the First Week?
22 minutes Posted Jan 30, 2026 at 11:00 am.
You've just unboxed your first proper camera.
Hello and welcome
Your First Week Should Be Enjoyable
Charge the Battery and Format Your Memory Card
Read the Manual - or the Quick Start Guide at Least!
Get Comfortable Holding Your Camera
Shoot in Auto Mode and Explore Your Environment
Review Your Photos and Learn From Them
Take Photos at Different Times of Day
Join a Photography Community or Find a Friend
Quick Recap
What If I Use a Phone?
What Do I Do?
Here's Something for You to Do
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Send us Fan Mail You've just unboxed your first proper camera and honestly? It's a bit overwhelming. All those dials, buttons, menu options - where do you even begin? 📸 This episode walks you through exactly what to do in your first week with your new camera. No jargon, no technical overwhelm, just practical, actionable steps that'll have you taking photos you're proud of by next weekend. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How to properly set up your camera from day one ✅ Why reading the quick...