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Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:
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Question from: Frank from Brisbane, Australia
Thanks for all the shows!
Question from: Sandro, Toronto, Canada
Question from: Charlotte, Dallas, Texas
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Hi Marco, after many years of photography, I’m still uncertain which exposure metering mode I should use on my camera. My camera has three modes (matrix metering, center-weighted metering, and spot metering). Which one do you use as default mode and when would you switch to one of the other modes?
Question from: Kyle, Chicago, Illinois
Hi Marco, I have started to become a more serious photographer about 3 years ago. I share my images on Instagram and Flickr and have received many likes and some positive comments so far. Now I have been invited to submit my images to a photo competition. What are your thoughts on photo competitions? Are they any good to make me more famous and expand my network or are they a waste of time and money?
Question from: Adrian, Melbourne, Australia
I have been photographing for a few years now, but I’m still uncertain which camera setting should be my go-to base in the exposure triangle? ISO, aperture, or shutter speed?
Question from Bjoern, Hamburg, Germany
Hi Marco, why do you shoot with wide angle lenses for street or documentary photography? It seems so much easier to work candidly with a longer lens since you don’t have to get so close to your subject. And the chances of “getting caught” seem to decrease the longer the focal length of the lens is. Thanks!
Question from: Mateo, Barcelona, Spain
Hi Marco, I have recently started to work as a part-time event and wedding photographer and always try to improve my workflow and quality of work. I often read on forums that a real pro should shoot in “M” (Manual) mode like the real masters do. But I have been taught that today’s cameras are very capable and often do a better job in choosing the right settings than a human can. I’m a bit confused about which is the better approach. Can you help in clarifying this for me? Thank you for all of the great shows that you produce. I’ve learned a lot so far.
Question from: Julia, Vancouver, Canada
Hola Marco, I am really inspired by the inspirational photographers that you have interviewed and introduced at PPN. I have looked at many of their images and this has challenged me to take an iconic photo one day. I am an avid amateur and know how to take good photos. Some of my images have been printed in a local newspaper already. I know that this is not an easy question to answer, but what can I do to achieve my dream one day?
Question from: Juan, Madrid, Spain
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More Gear Show #20 | PPN | Marco’s Photography Gift Guide 2018
We Shoot Mirrorless #20 | PPN | Mirrorless news from Leica, Nikon, GoPro, DJI, Sigma, and more.
Q&A #18 | PPN | How many megapixels are enough, why not rely on the histogram, and what online print service to use?
Camera and Inspiration #19 | PPN | How incidents in your life can turn into a creative photography project with Pia Parolin
More Gear Show #19 | PPN | Which camera filters do you need for your photography?
We Shoot Mirrorless #19 | PPN | Photokina 2018 - Big camera news roundup - Panasonic S1, Fuji GFX 50R, Ricoh GR III, and more.
Q&A #17 | PPN | How much should you charge for your images, how to use a polarizing filter, and which camera to give to your kid?
Camera and Inspiration #18 | PPN | Selling your images in galleries and online with Jeffrey Stoner
We Shoot Mirrorless #18 | PPN | Fuji X-T3, Canon EOS R, Panasonic LX100 II, Leica, Apple, COSYSPEED, and more
More Gear Show #18 | PPN | How to create a great looking photographer website with Gustav Degerman
Q&A #16 | PPN | Fast workflow, is one card slot enough, charging for photos, and how to soft proof
More Gear Show #17 | PPN | New Nikon Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras - our thoughts - with Mathieu Gasquet
Camera and Inspiration #17 | PPN | Stunning landscape photography with Nick Page
We Shoot Mirrorless #17 | PPN | XF10, Nikon FF camera, Wide and Tele lenses, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, and more
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Camera and Inspiration #16 | PPN | Analog inspiration with Chris Marquardt
More Gear Show #16 | PPN | How to print better photos with Travis Mc Connaghy from Hahnemuehle
We Shoot Mirrorless #16 | PPN | X-T100, Luminar DAM, Panasonic, Olympus, Nikon, Sony, and more
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