Step-by-Step Photo Breakdown: From Camera Settings to Final Edit!
What actually goes into one photo? In this episode, we’re breaking down an image from start to finish — camera settings, composition, lighting choices, editing in Lightroom Classic and Photoshop — the whole shebang! If you’ve ever looked at a photo and wondered how it all came together, this episode will walk you through the full process. 📸 IMPORTANT: We talk about a specific image in this episode, so make sure to check out the show notes on our website if you want to see the photo and follow along visually 👉 https://livesnaplove.com/blog/step-by-step-photo-breakdown IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 1️⃣ The location I used and where the light was (including a pullback shot & video!) 2️⃣ What composition elements drew me to that area 3️⃣ Each of my camera settings and why I chose them 4️⃣ How I composed the shot and framed the subject 5️⃣ A full editing walkthrough in Lightroom Classic, and why I did each step 6️⃣The final edits I did in Photoshop to bring it all together! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 🧩FREE MASTERCLASS: The 4 Part Framework For Pro Level Photos: livesnaplove.com/class 🌈Want it all? The All Access Pass is your VIP ticket to an entire ecosystem of photography training—designed to work together seamlessly so you can confidently master your camera settings, advanced lighting techniques, creative composition and the skill of editing, all in one place! Check it out here! 🛍️ The Location Scouting Playbook: livesnaplove.com/location MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram: @livesnaplove For more behind-the-scenes content, practical photography tips, and thoughtful inspiration I only share by email, make sure you’re subscribed to Photography Love Notes—my weekly newsletter for curious, creative photographers. 💌 Click here to subscribe! SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Thanks for tuning into The Live Snap Love show! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! Your support helps us reach more photographers and keep the show going!🎙
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10 Actually-Doable Things You Can Try This Weekend to Improve Your Photography!
No matter how long you’ve been behind the lens or where you are in your photography journey, there’s always room to tweak, play, and grow! Which is why in this week’s episode, I’m sharing 10 simple, weekend-friendly, totally doable things you can try to boost your photography skills (and yes, your photos too!)… without spending a dime, blocking off six weeks, or binge-watching a three-hour tutorial that makes your brain hurt 😀 Now I know that we are all at different stages in our photography journey, so there is something for everyone here - just skip the ones that don't apply, or take the simple or more ambitious versions of my suggestions! INSIDE I’M SHARING 1️⃣ The #1 thing you can do that costs $0 but seriously shifts your photos 2️⃣ A few camera setting tweaks that make a big difference if you are a beginner and newer to photography 3️⃣ My go-to trick for getting out of an editing funk and trying something new 4️⃣ Ideas to help you feel more creative and shoot with fresh eyes 5️⃣ Fun little weekend challenges to keep things fresh and fun 6️⃣ How to have fun with your existing equipment (no new gear required!) RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 🧩FREE MASTERCLASS: The 4 Part Framework For Pro Level Photos: Sign Up Here! 🌈Want it all? The All Access Pass is your VIP ticket to an entire ecosystem of photography training—designed to work together seamlessly so you can confidently master your camera settings, advanced lighting techniques, creative composition and the skill of editing, all in one place! Check it out here! 🛍️ The Location Scouting Playbook 📸 The 5 Day Beginners Bootcamp 📝FREE Aperture Priority Mode Cheat Sheet MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram: @livesnaplove For more behind-the-scenes content, practical photography tips, and thoughtful inspiration I only share by email, make sure you’re subscribed to Photography Love Notes—my weekly newsletter for curious, creative photographers. 💌 Click here to subscribe! SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Thanks for tuning into The Live Snap Love show! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop. Your support helps us reach more photographers and keep the show going!
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How To Critique Your Own Photos: A Step By Step Guide
In this episode of The Live Snap Love Show, I’m going to give you a step by step guide to critiquing your own photos, so you can start to look at your own images objectively, see what you did right, and what you could do next time to improve your photos! Being able to critique an image effectively is a great skill to develop, because it will help you take better photos next time you’re shooting, can help you see where you have grown and what you are getting right, but also help you see which areas you need to work on next in your photography journey. In today’s episode, I’m going to break down the 4 aspects of an image that you should critique, and I’m going to give you questions to ask yourself for each of these aspects, so that by the end, you’ll feel confident critiquing your own - or anyone else’s photos. HERE’S THE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Why you should critique your photos, and what you should always make sure you do 2️⃣ The 4 main aspects of an image that you should critique 3️⃣ The 3 technical elements that form the foundation of your image 4️⃣ What to look for when assessing the light in your image 5️⃣ Tips for how to see any problems with your editing 6️⃣ How to use what you have learned during your critique to actually make a difference to your photos! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 🌈 Want to improve ALL the aspects mentioned today? Join the All Access Pass and get lifetime access to courses on technical basics, light, composition and editing (and so much more!) Check it out here MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram: @livesnaplove For more behind-the-scenes content, practical photography tips, and thoughtful inspiration I only share by email, make sure you’re subscribed to Photography Love Notes—my weekly newsletter for curious, creative photographers. 💌 Click here to subscribe! SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Thanks for tuning into The Live Snap Love show! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! Your support helps us reach more photographers and keep the show going!🎙
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Stuck in a creative slump? 3 Ways to Inspire Yourself Today!
So many of us feel like we are in a creative slump from time to time, where we don’t know what to photograph, or we just feel like everything is boring and we’re taking the same photograph over and over and over again. If you are feeling like that - welcome to the club! I haven’t met a single human being who hasn’t felt frustrated and uncreative from time to time - and remember, I’ve worked with thousands of students in my program so I know you are definitely not alone. This can happen whether you are new to photography or, like myself, been shooting for years! So in this episode, I’d thought I’d share the three tools I have literally just used to get myself out of a creative slump! There are of course many more but these just happen to the ones I’m loving right now. My hope is that you can dive into this episode and get some ideas for how to motivate yourself again, start picking up your camera, and if I have really done my job well, reignite your passion for photography! HERE’S THE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ The #1 thing I’ve been focused on this month (and how surprised I was and how much this lit a spark within me!) 2️⃣ How shooting somewhere new helps you see the world with fresh eyes. 3️⃣ The prompt list I’m currently working through (and an alternate one you can do at any time!) 4️⃣ My go-to exercise for when I don’t know what to photograph! 5️⃣ A creative exercise you can do today that can help kickstart your creativity RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 🛍️ The Location Scouting Playbook: livesnaplove.com/location 📝 Free Photography Projects Guide: livesnaplove.com/projects 🌈Want it all? The All Access Pass gives you lifetime access to every course, training, and resource I’ve ever made: Check it out here MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram: @livesnaplove For more behind-the-scenes content, practical photography tips, and thoughtful inspiration I only share by email, make sure you’re subscribed to Photography Love Notes—my weekly newsletter for curious, creative photographers. 💌 Click here to subscribe! SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Thanks for tuning into The Live Snap Love show! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! Your support helps us reach more photographers and keep the show going!🎙
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Lensbaby SOL45 Tutorial: How to Create Dreamy Creative Photos!
In this episode of The Live Snap Love Show, we’re getting a little creative with one of the most playful and accessible lenses out there: the Lensbaby SOL45. If you’ve ever scrolled past those dreamy, swirly, tilt-y shots and thought, “How on earth did they do that?” — this episode is for you! We’re breaking down exactly what the SOL45 is, who it’s for (hint: anyone craving a little creative magic), and what makes it so different from your everyday lenses. Plus, you’ll get a step-by-step tutorial so you can actually use it without wanting to chuck it across the yard, and some example photos too. By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to create those beautifully selective focus shots that make people stop scrolling and go, “Wait… did you take that?! HERE’S THE KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ What the Lensbaby SOL45 is (and why it’s basically the artsy kid in your lens lineup) 2️⃣ The types of shots you can create — from sweet, swirly backgrounds to intentionally offbeat, tilt-y portraits= 3️⃣ The features you need to know to get the most out of it 4️⃣ A step-by-step how-to for using it — so you can avoid that classic “why is everything blurry??” meltdown 5️⃣ Audrey’s personal tips and recommended types of shots to try first (yes, I’m basically handing you a creative cheat sheet) RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 🛍️Check out all my courses and workshops: livesnaplove.com/shop 🌈Want it all? The All Access Pass gives you lifetime access to every course, training, and resource I’ve ever made: Check it out here MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram: @livesnaplove For more behind-the-scenes content, practical photography tips, and thoughtful inspiration I only share by email, make sure you’re subscribed to Photography Love Notes—my weekly newsletter for curious, creative photographers. 💌 Click here to subscribe! SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Thanks for tuning into The Live Snap Love show! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to get notified when new episodes drop on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! Your support helps us reach more photographers and keep the show going!🎙
Welcome to The Live Snap Love Show, where every episode is a thoughtful mix of inspiration, insight, and practical tools for taking your family and lifestyle photos to the next level.
I’m Audrey Ann — photographer, educator, and founder of Live Snap Love — and in each episode, I’m pulling from 17+ years behind the camera (and over a decade of teaching thousands of students) to help you create photos you’re genuinely proud of.
From getting comfy with manual mode to finding your signature style, we’ll dig into the techniques, mindset shifts, and creative approaches that can help you feel more confident and artistic behind the lens.
So whether you're documenting everyday life, capturing those little in-between moments, or building a photography business, think of this podcast as your go-to toolkit for building your skills, staying inspired, and making the whole process feel a lot more fun (and a heck of lot less overwhelming!).
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