From Basic Camera Settings to Breathtaking Bird Shots with Michael Collins

#363 Michael Collins is a member of the Beginner Photography Podcast Community and today shares his photography journey from picking up a camera to capturing amazing wildlife and birds in flight! THE BIG IDEAS Start Before You’re Ready: Don’t wait for mastery to begin—dive in, learn as you go, and let early mistakes fuel your progress. Embrace Community Support: Surrounding yourself with an encouraging group accelerates learning and makes photography more fulfilling. Stay Curious and Experiment: Trying different modes, settings, and approaches leads to breakthroughs and deeper camera understanding. Celebrate Process Over Perfection: Every image, even imperfect ones, brings valuable experience. Share your growth, not just your best shots. Resources: Join The Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook Group! Sign up for your free CloudSpot account to deliver beautiful images galleries today Grab your free 52 Lightroom Presets at http://freephotographypresets.com/ Connect with Raymond! Go from Confused to Confident behind the camera with The Ultimate Photography Education Bundle - https://beginnerphotopod.com/bundle Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!