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!).
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!
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19 Aug 2025
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! (http://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 (http://livesnaplove.com/location)
📸 The 5 Day Beginners Bootcamp (https://livesnaplove.com/bootcamp)
📝FREE Aperture Priority Mode Cheat Sheet (https://livesnaplove.com/aperture)
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!
5 Aug 2025
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 (https://livesnaplove.com/pass)
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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