Photography Explained Podcast
Photography stuff explained in plain English by me, Rick, in less than 27(ish) minutes without the irrelevant details.I explain one photographic thing per episode, providing just enough information to help you understand...
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- Rick McEvoy10 eps
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- 🇺🇸United States · Visual ArtsHOME#1279.9K to 52K
- 🇵🇹Portugal · Visual Arts#84.3K to 23K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Visual Arts#831.6K to 8.7K
- 🇨🇭CH · Visual Arts#281.0K to 5.4K
- 🇸🇪Sweden · Visual Arts#73299 to 1.6K
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19K to 99K🎙 Biweekly cadence·248 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
27K to 141K🇺🇸53%🇵🇹23%🇬🇧9%+11 more - Active Followers
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11K to 57K
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/9/26 | RAW vs JPEG. RAW What? JPEG What? What Is This Nonsense? | Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Ever opened a RAW file on your computer and thought you'd ruined the photo? You haven't. In this episode I explain exactly what RAW and JPEG actually are, why your camera's screen has been showing you something that isn't your real file, and why I shoot RAW myself - plus the genuine irony that every RAW file ends up as a JPEG eventually anyway. Perfect if you've ever wondered what all the fuss is about. 📝 What's covered: ● 📸 A JPEG is a finished,... | 21m 19s | ||||||
| 9/25/26 | The Exposure Triangle. What It Is. And Why I Don't Use It. | Send us Fan Mail 🔺 Ever felt like the exposure triangle needs three hands and a maths degree just to take one photo? It doesn't. In this episode Rick explains aperture, shutter speed and ISO in plain English — what each one actually does, how they work together, and which two settings he actually controls himself on every real shoot. If you're new to cameras, or you've never quite got your head around exposure, this one's for you. What's Covered● 🔺 What the exposure... | 21m 19s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | image stabilisationphotography techniques+3 | — | — | — | image stabilisationphotography+4 | — | 24m 00s | ||
| 8/28/26 | crop factorlens expectations+3 | — | — | — | crop factor50mm lens+3 | — | 25m 17s | ||
| 8/14/26 | kit lensphotography+4 | — | — | — | kit lens18-55mm+5 | — | 20m 15s | ||
| 7/31/26 | camera gearbeginner photography+3 | — | — | — | camera gearphotography+5 | — | 25m 39s | ||
| 7/17/26 | camera gear cleaningphotography tips+3 | — | — | — | camera cleaninglens smudge+3 | — | 19m 33s | ||
| 7/3/26 | camera bagsphotography gear+3 | — | — | Delph WoodsPoole | camera bagphotography+5 | — | 19m 59s | ||
| 6/19/26 | tripodsphotography equipment+3 | — | — | — | tripodphotography+4 | — | 28m 22s | ||
| 6/5/26 | blurry photoscamera shake+3 | — | — | — | blurry photocamera shake+3 | — | 21m 03s | ||
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| 5/22/26 | camera techniquesphotography tips+3 | — | — | — | camera handlingphotography+3 | — | 18m 51s | ||
| 5/8/26 | photographyphoto organization+4 | — | — | — | photo managementdigital workflow+5 | — | 17m 37s | ||
| 4/24/26 | Camera. Check. Something to Photograph. Check. Now How Do You Actually Take the Photo? | Send us Fan Mail 📸 You’ve got the camera. You’ve found something worth photographing. Now what? In this episode, Rick walks through the seven steps that happen between picking up your camera and pressing the shutter — the process that determines whether your photo is sharp, well composed, and actually what you intended. Practical, in order, and immediately usable. 🎟️ In this episode: 1. Hold the camera with both hands — every single time — Right hand on the grip, left... | 16m 07s | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | Shiny New Camera? Calm Down and Do This First | Send us Fan Mail 📸 About This Episode You’ve just got a new camera. The excitement is real — but most cameras come out of the box in a state that will cause you problems at exactly the moment you most want to take photos. In this episode, Rick walks you through seven quick setup steps — about twenty minutes in total — that get your camera properly ready before you take a single shot. Perfect for anyone who’s just unboxed their first camera, or who wants to start things off the rig... | 19m 44s | ||||||
| 3/27/26 | What Can An Entry Level Camera Really Do? | Send us Fan Mail 📸 Think you need an expensive camera to take great photos? You really don't. In episode 229 of the Photography Explained Podcast, I take my entry level Canon R100 to Mexico for two weeks — kit lens only — and come back with portfolio-worthy images. Under £500 of gear. Real conditions. No tricks. In this episode I reveal 7 things an entry level camera can genuinely do brilliantly — and the results might surprise you. 💡 THE 7 THINGS COVERED: 1️⃣ It produ... | 22m 19s | ||||||
| 3/13/26 | How to Know If You're Ready to Move from Phone to Camera | Send us Fan Mail 📸 Is your phone holding your photography back — or is it you? In episode 228 of the Photography Explained Podcast, I’m sharing seven honest signs that tell you whether now is the right time to move from your phone to a camera. And if it isn’t quite the right time yet, I’ll tell you exactly what to do instead. In this episode you will learn: 📱 Sign 1. You keep running into the limits of your phone camera — zooming in that turns to mush, photos that blur in dark roo... | 18m 48s | ||||||
| 2/27/26 | White Balance Explained: Why Your Photos Look Too Orange or Blue | Send us Fan Mail Your photos are sharp and well-exposed — but they look weirdly orange or horribly blue. Here's how white balance works and how to fix it. 📸 This is one of those photography settings that nobody really explains to beginners. But once you understand it — and it really doesn't take long — you'll stop wondering why your photos look a bit off and start knowing exactly what to do about it. 💡 📚 IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: ✅ What white balance actually is (and why it matters) ✅ W... | 25m 19s | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | 📷 Why Are My Photos Too Dark? Understanding Exposure for Beginners | Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why your photos come out so dark you can barely see what you shot? You take a photo of something brilliant - a stunning sunset, your mate pulling a funny face, your dinner that actually looks restaurant-quality for once - and when you look at the result, it's so dark you might as well have taken it in a cave. Frustrating, right? 📸 This episode explains exactly why photos come out dark and gives you seven practical tips to fix it once and for all. In this episode,... | 26m 36s | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | 📷 I Just Got My First Camera - What Do I Do in the First Week? | 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... | 22m 14s | ||||||
| 1/16/26 | 📷 Why Are My Photos Blurry? All the Reasons and How to Fix Them | Send us Fan Mail You've taken what you thought was the perfect shot, but when you look at it later, it's blurry. Frustrating, right? 📸 This episode breaks down all seven main reasons your photos might be blurry and gives you practical fixes for each one. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How camera shake ruins photos (and the proper technique to eliminate it) ✅ The reciprocal rule for shutter speed that prevents blur ✅ Why your focus might be off and how to manually control it ✅ How to handle... | 21m 01s | ||||||
| 1/2/26 | 📸 5 Things We All Need to Do in 2026 to Take Better Photos | Send us Fan Mail Want to take better photos in 2026 than you did in 2025? 📸 This episode gives you five simple, practical things you can start doing today that will genuinely improve your photography. In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How to properly clean your camera gear and why it matters for sharp photos ✅ The smart way to learn camera settings without getting overwhelmed ✅ Why shooting in different lighting conditions makes you a better photographer ✅ How to critically review your work ... | 21m 44s | ||||||
| 12/19/25 | The Best of The Photography Explained Podcast: 29 Essential Photography Tips That Actually Matter | Send us Fan Mail Over 221 episodes, thousands of tips, and hundreds of hours of content. Today, I've distilled everything down to the most important photography tips I've ever shared. This is the episode you'll want to bookmark. 🔖 Here's the thing about doing a podcast for over 221 episodes: you accumulate a lot of advice. Some of it's specific—how to photograph buildings 🏛️, how to use a polarizing filter, how to set up your Lightroom catalog. But some tips? They're universal. ✨ They work f... | 52m 01s | ||||||
| 12/5/25 | Composition Made Simple: The Rule of Thirds for Beginners | Send us Fan Mail 📸 Photography Explained Podcast - Episode 221🎯 Composition Made Simple: The Rule of Thirds for Beginners Host: Rick McEvoy 🇬🇧 | Duration: ⏱️ 23 minutes ⚡ What Is This? The Rule of Thirds is a cheat code 🎮 that instantly makes your photos more interesting. Divide your frame into 9 equal parts (like noughts and crosses), place your subject on the lines or intersection points, and watch your photos transform. Works for cameras 📷 and phones 📱. No jargon. Just results. 🎓 The 7 Ess... | 21m 55s | ||||||
| 11/21/25 | The Photographer's Eye: See a Great Photo Before You Take It | Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why some photographers spot amazing shots everywhere while you're standing in the same place seeing nothing? 👀 They're not lucky—they've trained their photographer's eye, and you can too! Host Rick McEvoy reveals the exact skills that separate snapshots from photographs. Learn to see light, composition, and decisive moments BEFORE you press the shutter. No expensive gear required! ✨ 💥 What You'll Master in This Episode: * Light First, Always 🌅💡 Why great photo... | 29m 04s | ||||||
| 11/7/25 | Why Your Photos Look Flat & How to Fix Them | Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why your photos don't look as good as the scene you remember? 🤔 The answer isn't a new camera or expensive software—it's mastering seven simple editing adjustments that transform flat photos into stunning images. ✨ Host Rick McEvoy reveals the exact editing workflow professional photographers use on EVERY photo. Learn how to make your images pop without spending hours editing or a fortune on gear. 💥 These aren't complex techniques—they're straightforward adjustm... | 24m 50s | ||||||
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Chart history for Photography Explained Podcast
Peaked at #8 in PT, top 10 in 1 of 16 tracked markets, currently #8 in PT.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| CH | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| CZ | — | #50 | #50 | — |
| SG | — | #64 | #64 | — |
| Sweden | — | #73 | #73 | — |
| Denmark | — | #78 | #78 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #83 | #83 | — |
| PT | — | #88 | #88 | — |
| Norway | — | #88 | #88 | — |
| VN | — | #90 | #90 | — |
| NG | — | #98 | #98 | — |
| United States | — | #127 | #127 | — |
| MY | — | #129 | #129 | — |
| Italy | — | #139 | #139 | — |
| Mexico | — | #150 | #150 | — |
| Australia | — | #189 | #189 | — |
Chart Positions
16 placements across 15 markets.
Chart Positions
16 placements across 15 markets.