Best Photography Basics Explained Podcasts (2025)

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21 Composition Tips For Better Photos Of Buildings 25:22

5d ago25:22

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Send us a text Do you want to take better-composed, more interesting photos of buildings? So do I. And in this episode, I will give 12 things that will help you take better photos of buildings. And here they are. Take one photo and get the best composition you can Use the rule of thirds Take a photo, then try a different focal length to get a diffe…

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11 Landscape Photography Composition Tips That Will Instantly Improve Your Shots 25:46

19d ago25:46

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Send us a text Do you want to take more interesting landscape photos? Well, I do, and I hope that you do too. It is too easy to go somewhere and take average, boring photos of something you never do anything with. I have taken loads of these myself, so don’t worry. And it is so easy to take the same photo of something we have all seen a thousand ti…

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11 Travel Photography Composition Tips That Will Instantly Improve Your Shots 25:35

1M ago25:35

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Send us a text Do you want to take more interesting travel photos? Well, I do, and I hope that you do too. It is too easy to go somewhere and take average, boring photos of something you never do anything with. I have taken loads of these myself, so don’t worry. And it is so easy to take the same photo of something we have all seen a thousand times…

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Understanding Focal Length and Its Effect On Composition 18:31

2M ago18:31

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Send us a text The focal length you use to take a photo will significantly affect the photo you create. It will determine what is in a photo, what is not in a photo, how small or large the elements of the photo are, and how the elements in your photo relate to each other. The focal length you use will also determine the depth of field, or as I like…

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What Are The Rules Of Composition? (And Which Do I Use?) 18:46

2M ago18:46

18:46

Send us a text The rules of composition are not rules. The rules of composition are guidelines, ideas, things that we can use to help us. But you need to know what the rules of composition are so you know which rules you are going to use, if any. You don’t have to use the rules of composition, and you will never use all of them. Certainly not in th…

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What Makes a Good Composition in Photography? 18:09

2M ago18:09

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Send us a text Photography is about more than just taking a photo—it’s about taking the best photo you can every time. A rubbish composition will give you a rubbish photo. A great composition will give you a great photo. Create better compositions, and you will end up with better photos – and in this episode, I help you to do just this – what is no…

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Photography Composition Tips and Techniques – How I Take Photos 32:44

3M ago32:44

32:44

Send us a text The single most important thing we can do to improve our photos is to think about what we are taking photos of before we take them. We need to take the time to get the best composition every time we take a photo. The success or otherwise of any photo starts and ends with what is in the photo. Photography composition is what you inclu…

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Top Tips To Help You Manage Your Digital Photo Catalogue 31:29

3M ago31:29

31:29

Send us a text Photography Explained Podcast Episode 199 - Top Tips To Help You Manage Your Digital Photo Catalogue You need to organise your photos on your computer so you can find any photo quickly and easily. Once you have done that, you have the small matter of looking after that precious collection of photos, which, as a photographer, is your …

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How To Organise Digital Photos On Your Computer 23:55

4M ago23:55

23:55

Send us a text You need to organise your photos on your computer so you can find any photo quickly and easily. You need to come up with a filing system that you can add to over the years as you take more and more photos. And you need to be able to keep track of all the photos in the catalogue so you know which photos you have edited, the good stuff…

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How To Take Fewer Photos But Better Photos In 2025 (With My One Photo Rule) 22:34

4M ago22:34

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Send us a text I want to get straight into taking better photos, beginning with taking fewer photos. We can all take fewer photos and, in the process, take better photos, and in this episode, I am going to tell you how. And yes, I will revisit my one photo rule. And here it is. “Take the time to take the best one photo of one thing.” Yep, that is m…

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Photography Explained Podcast - 2024 Highlights 28:29

5M ago28:29

28:29

Send us a text I want to finish 2024 with a light-hearted look back at my favourite things from 2024. Why not, eh? So join me as I pick up on some stuff from the past year, which has been an excellent year for me and my podcast. so thank you for being with me, dear listener. In this episode, I tell you What was the most popular episode of the Photo…

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Why Do I Have So Many Rubbish Photos? (And Why It’s OK, And What I'm Doing About It) 19:26

5M ago19:26

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Send us a text I have loads of rubbish photos cluttering up my computer, clogging up my hard drives, and preventing me from finding the good stuff that must be in there somewhere, surely? We all take rubbish photos every now and then, so it’s okay—not every photo we take is a masterpiece. But if a photo is rubbish, get rid of it. If you have photos…

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What Is The Difference Between RAW And JPEG Photos? 23:22

6M ago23:22

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Send us a text RAW and JPEG are file formats. Photographers use both. JPEG images have an amount of processing and compressing done to them when a photo is taken. RAW photos have no processing done to them other than creating the file, that is. JPEG photos can be viewed by anyone straight off the memory card. To view RAW photos, you need specialist…

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How Do You Take Care Of A Camera Sensor? 26:34

6M ago26:34

26:34

Send us a text Digital camera sensors are important, sensitive, expensive bits of kit that need looking after. There are things that we can do to protect them from bad stuff, but if bad stuff gets to them, there are things that we can do to remove that stuff. This applies to all of us photographers at all times, so it is pretty important that we kn…

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Why Can't You Use Flash Photography In Museums and Art Galleries? 19:33

7M ago19:33

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Send us a text So you are in a museum or an art gallery. Or some other similar place. It is lovely and quiet, with nice low-level lighting and local lights highlighting all those fantastic exhibits. The whole place has been carefully designed with a bespoke lighting scheme. And you see something really cool that you would love to photograph. What d…

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How Do I Take Care Of My Camera Lenses? 28:34

7M ago28:34

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Send us a text Camera lenses are optical and engineering marvels. Camera lenses must be treated with care and respect when used, stored carefully and regularly maintained and cleaned. Take good care of your camera lenses, and they will take good care of you for years. In this episode, I tell you. What needs protecting in a lens? What gear can help …

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How Lenses Can Help You To Take Better Photos 37:09

8M ago37:09

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Send us a text There are so many lenses out there. How can you possibly know which lens or lenses will help you? Relax – I have got this covered. Lenses on cameras give photographers options. To understand how lenses can help you take better photos, you need to know what you want to photograph, how you want to take these photos, and what you want y…

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Camera Lenses Explained - My Beginner's Guide 32:23

8M ago32:23

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Send us a text A listener asked me to do an episode strictly on lenses, so here it is. If you want me to explain something, just hit the “Send us a text” link on the podcast feed, and you can have your own almost personalised episode of the podcast. How utterly splendid. Lenses attach to cameras and focus what you point your camera at onto the came…

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Now It's Time For You To Start Taking Better Photos 26:06

9M ago26:06

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Send us a text OK, I have spoken a lot about taking better photos. But in the final episode of this series, I tell you what you need to do. Yes, dear listener, it is time for you to start your journey to take better photos—which we all want to do, right? So this is what you do. Start with choosing your best 20 photos. Put them in a safe place, be i…

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How To Find Your Photography Niche - 10 Top Tips From Me 28:07

9M ago28:07

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Send us a text To be the best at one photography thing, you must decide what that one photography thing is. This is how you can find your perfect photography niche. Trust me, I have been there. I used to photograph everything and anything for anyone and everyone. I was all things to all people. And what was the result of that? I was all over the pl…

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Get out taking photos more—but take fewer photos 21:31

9M ago21:31

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Send us a text Get out more and take photos, but take fewer photos. This will help you take better photos. Getting out more and taking photos gives you lots more opportunities to create new stuff. But don't try to create too much new stuff, or you will end up with lots of average photos that you do not have the time to do anything meaningful with. …

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15 Time Saving Photography Tips To Help You Take Better Photos 27:32

10M ago27:32

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Send us a text Are you taking loads of photos but not getting great results? Are you spending forever on your computer trying to find decent photos to edit? And are you taking hours editing average photos and wondering why they are not turning into great photos? Relax – I can help you with all of these. In this episode, I tell you. Fifteen things t…

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Photo Editing - What You Need To Know (And Not Worry About) 27:20

10M ago27:20

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Send us a text Photo editing can be daunting. Knowing where to start can be challenging, as can knowing when to stop! But don’t worry, I can help you. I can tell you what you need to know and do. And how you approach editing is crucial Editing for me is all about enhancing what is in a photo that you have taken and no more. Yes, that is all editing…

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How To Get Better At Photography By Learning From Others 28:14

11M ago28:14

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Send us a text A great way to get better at photography is to learn from other photographers. There are loads of great photographers out there and loads of great photos. But where do you start? This is where I can help you. I will tell you ten photographers from whom I have learned. This is your starting point. There is another photographer that yo…

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Phone Camera vs DSLR - What Are You Missing With A Phone? 24:53

11M ago24:53

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Send us a text Photography Explained Podcast Episode 182 - Phone Camera vs DSLR - What Are You Missing With A Phone? You take photos with your phone. You got into photography by taking photos with your phone, and you have never used a camera. So what? You are missing out on the wonderful world of photography, that’s what! And it is a big what, too.…

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Phone vs. Camera: Which Is Better To Take Photos With? 27:57

12M ago27:57

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Send us a text Cameras are, of course, designed to take high-quality photos. And phone cameras have improved so much that they are a credible alternative to cameras. But which is better to take photos with? A digital camera or a phone? Is one better than the other? Or is there a place for both? Most people have phones these days, and most phones ha…

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How To Use Your Camera Settings To Take Better Photos 38:04

1y ago38:04

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Send us a text We can change many settings in cameras and lenses, too. These settings will change depending on what you are taking a photo of and the ambient light levels. With the correct camera settings, we can take better photos. That is why our cameras have all those settings, after all! Join me in this episode and discover how mastering your c…

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Photography Gear - How Cameras, Lenses and Other Stuff Help 45:55

1y ago45:55

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Send us a text Photography is drawing with light, and photography gear is simply the tools we use to capture that light and take photos. Yes, it is that simple. Well, it should be that simple. Think of photography gear as tools, and you are on the right track. Camera bodies, lenses, bags, tripods, and a whole load of other stuff can help us take ph…

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Photography Gear – What To Buy And How To Use It 26:08

1y ago26:08

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Send us a text What photography gear should you buy? How do you use it? Where do I start? I am confused! Right. Stop. What gear do you have? What do you need more gear for? You might not need more gear; you might have all you need; you just don’t know it. Listen to this episode before you even think about buying any more gear. Please don’t do what …

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Photography Tips - How To Actually Take A Photo 25:44

1y ago25:44

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Send us a text Would you like to know the best way to take a photo? As obvious as it might sound, there are things that you might not know. So, if you are still trying to figure out what to do or want help taking better photos, you are in the right place. I can help you with this. You can do things when you take a photo to get the best results. In …

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Tips For How To Take Better Photos – Getting Started 23:55

1y ago23:55

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Send us a text Here's more good stuff on how to take better photos. This is the fifth in an ever-expanding series of episodes about how to do this. The important bit of photography is the taking of the photos bit. But how do you do it? And more importantly, why are you taking that photo, and what of? More food for thought that will help you to take…

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How To Use Your Gear To Improve Your Compositions 32:03

1y ago32:03

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Send us a text Photography Composition Tips and Techniques. This is the fourth in the series of episodes about how to take better photos. And this is the bit that I forgot from the last episode. Camera settings – why are there so many? And gear. Photography gear. Why is there so much of it? Well, I am not saying that you need more gear, but the dif…

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Photography Composition Tips and Techniques 27:49

1y ago27:49

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Send us a text This is the third in the series of episodes about how to take better photos. And do you want to know one of the best ways to take better photos? Thinking about what you include in a photo and how the things you include relate to each other is one of the best ways to take better photos. I am talking about composition, and in this epis…

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What Are You Trying To Do With Your Photography? 24:18

1+ y ago24:18

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Send us a text Photography Explained Podcast Episode 173 - What Are You Trying To Do With Your Photography? What Are You Trying To Do With Your Photography? What are your hopes and dreams? Are you happy as you are taking photos with your phone? Or do you want to be a professional photographer and earn a full-time living from your photography? This …

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How To Take Better Photos - Part 1 - 11 Things For You To Do 21:07

1+ y ago21:07

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Send us a text Photography Explained Podcast Episode 172 - How To Take Better Photos - Part 1 - 11 Things For You To Do This episode starts a series of episodes where I teach you how to take better photos. Nice and simple. And very important. No matter where you are on your photographic journey, there are things that you and I can do that will help…

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The Future Of Photography – Making Sense Of It In 2024 28:09

1+ y ago28:09

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Send us a text I have been talking about stupid photography terms that don’t make sense. But what are we going to do with them? How can we make photography accessible to all in 2024 and beyond? In this episode, I tell you How I replace ISO. How I change the aperture scale. Why exposure time makes sense (and not shutter speed). Why how we see the wo…

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Car GEARBOX / TRANSMISSIONS Explained | Car Parts For Beginners 3:59

1+ y ago3:59

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Pictures and more in the blog post: motorandwheels.com/car-gearbox-explained/ Connect with Peter Jones. 📘 Peter Jones' book on car parts for beginners. Check our website: MotorAndWheels.com.By Peter Jones

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Car FUSES Explained | Car Parts For Beginners, Motor & Wheels (Peter Jones) 4:27

1+ y ago4:27

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Pictures and more in the blog post: motorandwheels.com/car-fuses-explained Connect with Peter Jones. 📘 Peter Jones' book on car parts for beginners. Check our website: MotorAndWheels.com.By Peter Jones

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Stupid Photography Terms That Don't Make Sense Part 3 27:31

1+ y ago27:31

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Send us a text This is the last episode in my series of stupid photography terms that don’t make sense. In this episode, I give you my take on these terms. Crop factor Speedlite/ flashgun Camera shake Stop F-stop Fast lens JPEG RAW And why I think that they are stupid. Most of them. I also tell you What if I use a phone to take photos and not a cam…

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Car Fuel Pumps Explained | Car Parts For Beginners, Motor & Wheels (Peter Jones) 3:42

1+ y ago3:42

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Pictures and more in the blog post: https://motorandwheels.com/fuel-pump-explained/ Connect with Peter Jones. 📘 Peter Jones' book on car parts for beginners. Check our website: MotorAndWheels.com.By Peter Jones

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11 More Stupid Photography Terms That Don't Make Sense 25:42

1+ y ago25:42

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Send us a text Yes, 11 more photography terms that confuse explained and shamed. This is part 2 of my three-part series explaining photography terms that are out of date, confusing at best or just plain old wrong. And if you are a phone user wanting to get into more photography but finding all this stuff putting you off, don’t worry; I’ve got you. …

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Car Brakes Explained | Car Parts For Beginners (disc brakes & drum brakes) 4:32

1+ y ago4:32

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Pictures and more in the blog post: motorandwheels.com/car-brakes-explained Connect with Peter Jones. 📘 Peter Jones' book on car parts for beginners. Check our website: MotorAndWheels.com.By Peter Jones

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Catalytic Converters Explained | Car Parts For Beginners, Motor & Wheels (Peter Jones) 4:08

1+ y ago4:08

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Pictures and more in the blog post: motorandwheels.com/catalytic-converter-explained Connect with Peter Jones. 📘 Peter Jones' book on car parts for beginners. Check our website: MotorAndWheels.com.By Peter Jones

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What is the Photography Explained Podcast all about then? 5:52

1+ y ago5:52

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Send us a text Hi, Rick here. I hope that you're well. This is the trailer for the Photography Explained Podcast. In this trailer, I will tell you what my podcast is all about and where you fit in, dear listener. My podcast is based on my experiences and knowledge, not internet searches. Sure, there's some research into some of the stuff I talk abo…

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Car Alternator Explained | Car Parts For Beginners, Motor & Wheels (Peter Jones) 5:00

1+ y ago5:00

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Pictures and more in the blog post: motorandwheels.com/car-alternator-explained Connect with Peter Jones. 📘 Peter Jones' book on car parts for beginners. Check our website: MotorAndWheels.com.By Peter Jones

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31 (Stupid) Photography Terms That Don't Make Sense (Any More) (Part 1) 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

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Send us a text Do you find some photography terms completely baffling? Are you bewildered by terms like APS-C, mirrorless camera, focal length, and aperture scale? Are you a phone user wanting to get more into photography but finding this strange terminology putting you off? I get you. I know how you feel. And I can help you. So let me. In this epi…

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Car Batteries Explained | Car Parts For Beginners, Motor & Wheels (Peter Jones) 4:43

1+ y ago4:43

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Pictures and more in the blog post: motorandwheels.com/car-batteries-explained Connect with Peter Jones. 📘 Peter Jones' book on car parts for beginners. Transcript: I’m Peter Jones, and today we are diving into the world of car batteries, understanding their role, lifespan, and the costs associated with them. The car battery is an essential part of…

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How To Care For Your Photography Gear - This Is What I Do 29:19

1+ y ago29:19

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Send us a text Camera equipment is very important, expensive and very breakable if you do not look after it. Do you know how to look after your gear properly? In this episode, I tell you how to look after my gear. I have not had a problem with any of my gear as I look after it so carefully. So, listen to this episode to find out how you can look af…

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Airbags Explained | Car Parts For Beginners, Motor & Wheels (Peter Jones) 4:23

1+ y ago4:23

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Pictures and more in the blog post: https://motorandwheels.com/airbags-explained/ Connect with Peter Jones. 📘 Peter Jones' book on car parts for beginners. Transcript: First things first, what exactly is an airbag? It's a safety feature found in all newer cars designed to cushion you in the event of a crash. They inflate extremely quickly, in a fra…

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Air Filters / Air Cleaner | Car Parts For Beginners, Motor & Wheels (Peter Jones) 4:43

1+ y ago4:43

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Pictures and more in the blog post: https://motorandwheels.com/car-air-cleaner-filter/ Connect with Peter Jones. 📘 Peter Jones' book on car parts for beginners. Transcription Hello, I’m Peter Jones, the founder of MotorAndWheels. Welcome to our series on car parts where complete car beginners can master the basics in 10 minutes or less. Alright, le…

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