The Shutter Button Podcast
The Shutter Button Podcast
James R. Zygmont
In this podcast, I discuss practical and creative advice for beginner and intermediate photographers. Things like; lighting, budgeting, project planning, and more! I want to bring more attention to the often overlooked side of photography.
Episode 007: The Dangers of Burnout and Identifying the Symptoms of a "Hustling" Artist
In this week’s episode of The Shutter Button Podcast, I talk about burnout and how to both identify, approach, and handle burnout as an artist and professional. I talk about some of the tools I use to handle burnout in the past and some of the identifying symptoms that I think many artists and professionals brush aside far too easily. Enjoy and, as always, thanks for listening!
Apr 10, 2019
19 min
Episode 006: Why You Should Wait Before Buying That Fancy New Lens!
In this week’s episode of The Shutter Button Podcast, I talk about Gear Acquisition Syndrome, specifically, when it applies to purchasing new lenses. I talk about all the different questions you need to ask and all the aspects you need to consider before spending a lot of money on a new lens. Enjoy and, as always, thanks for listening!
Mar 20, 2019
33 min
Episode 005: Formal Education vs. Free-Shooting! What's the Difference?
In this week’s episode of The Shutter Button Podcast, I talk about the pros and cons between receiving a formal education and free-shooting when you’re first starting out. I also talk about some of the benefits of continuing education and workshops for more intermediate photographers. Enjoy and, as always, thanks for listening!
Mar 6, 2019
16 min
Episode 004: Photowalks! The What's and Why's
In this week’s episode of The Shutter Button Podcast, I talk about the benefits of photowalks, why you should practice going on them, and also some of my experiences and the lessons I’ve learned when shooting my own work. Enjoy and, as always, thanks for listening!
Feb 20, 2019
19 min
Episode 003: The Keys to Project Planning
In this week’s episode of The Shutter Button Podcast, I talk about some of the keys to effective project planning, as well as some of the ways I generate ideas for projects of my own. Enjoy and, as always, thanksfor listening!
Feb 6, 2019
21 min
Episode 002: Making a Photography Portfolio
In this week’s episode of The Shutter Button Podcast, I talk about some of the ins and outs of building a portfolio, as well as some helpful advice for when you’re putting your first portfolio together. Enjoy and thank you for listening!
Jan 23, 2019
22 min
Episode 001: Making Your First Camera Purchase
In this episode, I talk about budgeting, researching, and buying your first camera kit. I talk about some of the benefits of doing the research yourself instead of buying a premade kit, as well as some advice for when you actually make your first purchase.
Jan 9, 2019
9 min