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This podcast is designed for budding film photographers, by a budding film photographer. Join me once a month for a discussion of various aspects of film photography, from the joys, to the embarrassing and inevitable mistakes.

Mario Piper


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    Episode 69: The Nikon EL2 and the Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 Macro

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 54:06


    In this episode I update you as to why it's been so long since I've released an episode. I also talk about a fantastic duo of a camera and lens - the Nikon EL2 and the Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 macro.I hope you enjoy!

    Episode 68 - Interview with Adam English

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 62:01


    In this episode, I had the privilege to chat with Adam English, a professional photographer, professional film lab technician, as well as a body builder. We chatted all things analog and digital, his advice for novice portrait shooters, and his work as a lab technician, among other things. You can find his work on IG at agx_iso, and his website at www.agxiso.com You can find Suzanne's work on IG at b.roll.backup You can find Julienne's work on IG at jpshoeboxwalk and on flickr.com at Julienne Piper You can find my work on Flickr.com at Mario Piper and on IG at shadowsofreflections I hope you enjoy!!!

    Episode 67: Just the three of us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 70:40


    In this episode, Julienne, Suzanne, and I catch up on what we've been doing. Julienne has been in a photographic funk, which is normal for a lot of people. Suzanne has set up her own photo studio. I've compulsively continued to shoot 35mm SLR cameras, where I feel at home. I also make a faux pas, as you'll hear, when I give a correction to Julienne about the Long Trail here in VT, which I regret. But we had a good discussion. Hope you all enjoy, and thank you Julienne and Suzanne, for being my wonderful cohosts! Suzanne - on IG at b.roll.backup Julienne - on IG at jpshoeboxwalk Mario - on Flickr at Mario Piper, and on IG at shadowsofreflections

    Execute Order 66! Interview with Jess Ceason

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 99:20


    In this episode I had a nice conversation with Jess Ceason from Wisconsin, but who lives in SW Germany. We had a nice chat about photography, of course, but also about cool serendipitous finds regarding beautiful cameras, firewood, fossils, and much more. Thanks, Jess for coming on the podcast! Where you can find all of our work: Jess: IG - onlyyoufilmjournal Suzanne: IG - b.roll.backup Julienne: IG - jpshoeboxwalk Mario: Flickr - Mario Piper, IG - shadowsofreflections

    Episode 65 - Interview with Blair Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 122:14


    In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with a chap from Inverness, Scotland. We of course talked about photography, but also much more. You can see his photos at: IG: blairsonfilm You can find my work on: Flickr: Mario Piper IG: shadowsofreflections Julienne's work IG: jpshoeboxwalk Suzanne's work IG: b.roll.backup Cheers!!!

    Episode 64: Omar Alvarado Baez!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 91:31


    In this episode, I had the pleasure to chat with Omar Alvarado Baez, a fellow Gen Xer from Washington state. We had a nice time just shooting the breeze about photography, his love of portraiture and why he loves it, a bit about gear and film, a little about Mexican food, and basically, just a nice chat. You can find his photos on Instagram at: IG: oabofilm Thanks for listening!!! And, please send in your voice memos to: genxphotogpod@gmail.com with your fave 90's era songs, albums, artists. Cutoff is June 1, 2024. Cheers!!!

    Episode 63: Addendum

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 15:19


    In this episode I explain a few things that didn't explain clearly in Episode 63 proper.

    Episode 63 - Odds and Ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 50:07


    It's been a while. In this episode, I tell why. Also I talk about: My love of 135mm lenses Why Flickr and lomography.com is a great way to share your photography vs Instagram and Facebook My preparation for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 Donating to school photography programs Also, send in your voice memos of your favorite 90's era albums or songs, why they are your favorite, and what your relationship is with the 90's to: genxphotogpod@gmail.com If you can, please send your regards to Julienne and Suzanne.

    Episode 62 - Absinthe, with Ted Breaux

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 65:30


    In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Ted Breaux, master distiller and owner of Jade Liqueurs. We had a nice discussion about his history with absinthe, absinthe in general, and his line of absinthes he's created with a deferential nod to the past. Sante! www.jadeliqueurs.com

    absinthe sante ted breaux
    Episode 61: Cameras! Beautiful Cameras!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 75:09


    In this episode, I received many call-ins from so many listeners, past guests, other podcasters, and of course, my cohosts Julienne and Suzanne about what they think are the prettiest, most beautiful cameras. Check out the Gen-X Photography Podcast Facebook page, as well as the Gen-X Photography Podcast Instagram page in a while to see what cameras everyone chose. Call-ins from the following: Billy Sanford - IG - bsanfordjr Aly Chiarello - IG - alysvintagecameraalley Danielle Wrobleski - IG - girlwithtoomanycameras Mike Kukavica - IG - drunk.darkroom Mike Gutterman - IG - guttermanphoto Zuza Mikolajczyk - IG - zuzaameduza Jessica Kosmack - IG - jesskosphoto Christina Thomas - IG - chrnaturephotos Sherry Christensen - IG - sherrychristensenphotography Alex Luyckx - IG - alexluyckxphoto Ari Jaaksi - IG - arijaaksi Ren Beynolds - FB - Ren Beynolds Suzanne Pedersen - IG - b.roll.backup Julienne Piper - IG - jpshoeboxwalk Yours truly - IG - reflections.of.shadows I hope you enjoy!!!

    Episode 60 - Interview with Ari Jaaksi

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 123:57


    In this episode, Julienne, Suzanne, and I have a cool conversation with Ari Jaaksi from Tampere, Finland. We talk about his YouTube channel, his love of analog photography, whether rules are important in photography or not, Steely Dan, and we have an interruption where someone drunk flew off the road in their truck on our lawn, hit a tree, and was arrested for drunk driving. Fun fun fun!!! Ari Jaaksi: IG - arijaaksi YouTube - Shoot On Film www.jaaksi.com www.slowlight.us Suzanne Pedersen IG - b.roll.backup Julienne Piper: IG - jpshoeboxwalk Flickr - Julienne Piper Mario Piper: Flickr - Mario Piper IG - reflections.of.shadows

    Episode 59 - Interview with Christina Thomas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 62:33


    In this Episode, I interview Christina Thomas from Maryland US. We chat about her history, love of Minoltas, and a few other things. You can find her work on IG and Flickr at chrnaturephotos You can find Julienne's work on IG at jpshoeboxwalk, and on Flickr at Julienne Piper. You can find Suzanne's work on IG at b.roll.backup, and follow the link tree. You can find my work on Flickr at Mario Piper, and on IG at reflections.of.shadows

    Episode 58 - What We've Learned Along The Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 69:05


    In this episode, Suzanne, Julienne, and I discuss what it was like to start shooting film for what seemed like the first time, and some of the things we've learned along the way. The film wipes discussed are Jude's Miracle Cloth. For an upcoming episode, we're asking everyone to send in voice memos or typed messages about what the most beautiful cameras are in your opinion. Film or digital, doesn't matter. Does it matter if it takes good photos? Nope. Just as long as you think it's beautiful. And you don't have to own it! Please send your voice memos or typed messages to: genxphotogpod@gmail.com

    Episode 57 - Interview with Annie Akers!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 59:11


    In this episode, Suzanne and I chat with Annie Akers, and with returning guest, Sarah Akers. We chat about Annie's love of B&W film, getting started on a Hasselblad, photographing nature, and what she finds enjoyable about film photography, as well as many other things. You can find Sarah's photography on IG at sadie.k.akers You can find Suzanne's photography on IG at b.roll.backup You can find Julienne's photography on IG at jpshoeboxwalk You can find mine on Flickr and IG at Mario Piper

    Episode 56: Interview with Anna Katarina

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 88:51


    In this episode, Suzanne, Julienne, and I chat with Suzanne's friend, Anna Katarina. We discuss her history with photography, her passions about it, and her other intellectual adventures. Anna Katarina IG - ricohfreak Her podcast - Odyssey Out Loud Suzanne Pedersen IG and linktree - b.roll.backup Julienne Piper IG - jpshoeboxwalk Mario Piper IG - Mario Piper Flickr - Mario Piper

    Episode 55 - Interview with Elliot Tolar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 85:52


    In this episode, we have a nice chat with Elliot Tolar who is based in Colorado. We chat about his love of analog, his adoration for large format photography, and much more. Follow him on IG at elliottolar. Also, please check out Suzanne's new website, suzannepedersen.com, and find her work on IG at b.roll.backup. Please follow Julienne on IG at jpshoeboxwalk, and on Flickr at Julienne Piper. You can follow me on Flickr and IG at Mario Piper. Click here for the video instruction I followed to process color negative film as a positive: C41 Reversal tutorial - YouTube

    Episode 54: Interview With Molly Kate, aka Eclectachrome!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 107:28


    In this episode, Suzanne, Julienne, and I have a fun chat with Molly Kate (IG: eclectachrome - follow the link tree, and YouTube: eclectachrome) from Cardiff, Wales. We chat about her history with photography, her YouTube channel, her fave films, many things UK related, and HAGGIS!!! It's an episode full of LLove, and you'll hear what I mean you get to that part of the episode. We also give some shoutouts to some cool photographers: Bob St-Cyr - Follow The Light Podcast (IG: foto.bob) Billy Sanford - Music And Photography Podcast (IG: bsanfordjr) Mike Kukavica - Co-co captain of the Negative Positives Podcast (IG: drunk.darkroom) Pooneh Ghana (IG: poonehghana) Kat Swansey (IG: katswanseyphoto) Shalom Nuhu (IG: photographynuhu) Eric J Meow - All Through a Lens Podcast (IG: conspiracy.of.cartographers) Vania Francesca Meow - All Through a Lens Podcast (IG: surfmartian You can find our work at: Suzanne (IG: b.roll.backup - follow the link tree) Julienne (IG: jpshoeboxwalk), (Flickr: Julienne Piper) Mario (IG: mariopiper), (Flickr: Mario Piper) Thanks everyone for listening!!!

    Episode 53: On the Cheap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 63:16


    In this episode, we hear from many who called in about their favorite cheap cameras and/or lenses, as well as awesome 3rd party lenses. I end it talking about my fave 3rd party lenses, as well as a camera I've come to love, the Pentax KX (the 35mm film camera, not the digital camera with the same name). Thank you to everyone who sent in reviews of your favorite cheap cameras and/or lenses! Viva La Cheap!!!

    Episode 52 - Just the three of us!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 109:51


    In this episode, the three of us review 2022 and look ahead to 2023. Also, we discuss a type of camera we all enjoy using. Suzanne was featured in Hand Magazine and the April edition of Sun Magazine. One of Julienne's photos is featured in the 2023 Revolog Calendar, and another two are featured here no.12 Baryta | NoColorStudio. Fabulous job, my cohosts!!! We also give shout outs to Justin Quinnell (IG: justin_quinnell), Roxanna Angles (IG: roxannalog), and Garon Kiesel (IG: grain_or_die). Julienne (IG: jpshoeboxwalk) Suzanne (IG: b.roll.backup) Mario (IG: mariopiper) Enjoy!!!

    Episode 51: Interview with Heather Palacek

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 66:34


    In this episode, the first of season 4, Julienne, Suzanne, and I interview Heather Palacek from Pennsylvania. We talk about her pinhole art, her solargraphs, her Squash 'Em art, her observations as a high school teacher, and her book, Don't Fix It Yet. As a reminder, for an upcoming episode about cheap cameras, cheap lenses, and third party lenses, please send a voice recording of your favorite(s) to: genxphotogpod@gmail.com You can find Heather's work at: IG: heather.palacek.art Click the link on her bio and you'll find her book, her exhibits, interviews with her, and more. Mario Piper - IG: mariopiper, Flickr: Mario Piper Julienne Piper - IG: jpshoeboxwalk, Flickr: Julienne Piper Suzanne Pedersen - IG: b.roll.backup (link tree from there)

    Episode 50 - Interview with Nicole Small!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 111:32


    In this episode, Julienne and I chat with Nicole Small, a fantastic photographer from Montreal. We chatted about many things, including pinhole, large format, larger format, and still larger format! We also chatted alternative processes, and about doing photography one's own way and being happy within oneself for one's own photography. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks again, Nicole, for the conversation!

    Episode 49 - Sherry Christensen and Jake Rose!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 102:30


    In this Episode, my cohosts and I chat with Sherry and Jake from the Embrace the Grain Podcast. We chat about their history with photography, photographing in the north, photographing similar things with fresh perspectives, their podcast, the illustrious Frugal Film Project, and of course, GAS! IG: sherrychristensenphotography jakerosephoto FB: Embrace The Grain Photography Podcast group Frugal Film Project '22 group You can find us (the hosts) Mario Piper: IG - mariopiper, Flickr - mario piper Suzanne Pedersen: IG - b.roll.backup Julienne Piper: IG - jpshoeboxwalk, Flickr - Julienne Piper You can also join us on the Gen-X Photography Podcast FB group.

    Episode 48 - Aspect Ratios and Kentmere Pan 100 and Pan 400 in 120!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 19:04


    In this episode I chat a bit about aspect ratios and print sizes, and get into a bit of math. I also chat a bit about the release of a lovely B&W film in 120, Kentmere Pan 100 and Pan 400. To see some photos from the new 120 version, look up these fantastic photographers: Danielle Wrobleski: IG - girlwithtoomanycameras Molly Kate: IG and YouTube - Eclectachrome

    Episode 47 - What are those crazy numbers on your lens, and fall photography using Lomochrome Purple and Lomochrome Turquoise.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 34:32


    In this Episode, I try my hand at explaining what focal length, hyperfocal distance numbers, and aperture numbers are. Lots of math, and lots of difficult concepts to explain. Please bear in mind, I'm still a novice. Also, I talk a bit about using Lomochrome Purple and the new Lomochrome Turquoise for you fall photography. Give it a try!

    Episode 46: The ExtravaKansas! An Interview with Denise Grays and Anne Hollond

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 88:22


    In this episode Suzanne, Julienne, and I chat with Kansas photographers Denise Grays and Anne Hollond about Denise's friend Britten, Anne's Polaroid photography, Anne's journaling and travel around the world, Denise's film swaps, their history with photography, what would cause them to not photography, and hand checking film before flying. Also, is Kansas boring to photography? NO WAY!!! IG - Denise Grays - deniseg316 - Anne Hollond - annehollond - Julienne Piper - jpshoeboxwalk , Flickr - Julienne Piper - Suzanne Pedersen - b.roll.backup - Mario Piper - mariopiper , Flickr - Mario Piper

    Episode 45: Interview with Jessica Kosmack!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 78:27


    In this 45th episode, Julie, Suzanne, and I chat with Jessica Kosmack, a fantastically fun photographer from Toronto. We discuss everything from her motivations for photography, her professional work and private work, her love for expired film, and so much more. Jessica Kosmack: IG - jesskosphoto

    Episode 44 - Interview with Bill Smith!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 82:41


    In this episode, we have Bill Smith from the Classic Camera Revival podcast. We talk lots about gear, of course! Bill Smith IG - wbsmith200 Flickr - Bill Smith1 funwithcameras.blogspot.com

    Episode 43: Interview with Dylan Kelley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 60:52


    In this episode, Suzanne, Julie, and I interview Dylan Kelley, a photojournalist from Randolph, VT. In it he discusses what drives him in his photojournalistic endeavors. Please give it a listen and enjoy!

    Episode 42: Interview with Dave Mihaly!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 67:00


    In this episode I introduce my wife, Julienne Piper, to the podcast as cohost alongside Suzanne. we have a great conversation with the YouTube Rockstar, Dave Mihaly, known as The Old Camera Guy. Enjoy!!!

    Episode 41: Worldwide Pinhole Day!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 7:16


    This episode is in celebration for Worldwide Pinhole Day. I hope you enjoy!!!

    Episode 40: Interview with Sarah Akers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 64:16


    In this 40th episode Suzanne and I interview Sarah Akers, a fantastic photographer from North Carolina. Also, before the interview, I give shoutouts and sincere thanks to Randall Chiu, Brandon Helton, Christopher Paulin, and Penne Ferris for their wonderful generosity in giving gifts to my nieces, who lost everything in a house fire. Thank you all for your gracious generosity!!! You can find Sarah's amazing photography on IG at: sadie.k.akers

    Episode 39: The state of film in 2022, so far!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 27:52


    Is film photography dying? Listen to this and find out my view.

    Episode 38: A film for the times...REDSCALE!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 31:22


    In this episode, Suzanne joins me to chat about redscale film.

    Interview with my wife: Julienne Piper

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 58:45


    In this episode, Suzanne and I interview my wife, Julienne Piper. We talk tons about her love for pinhole photography, as well as what draws her to pinhole, as well as other forms of analog photography. I also give shoutouts to the many people who've sent me gifts over the past year or so. Enjoy!!! Julienne's work can be found at: IG - jpshoeboxpics, and on Flickr as Julienne Piper.

    Episode 36: Happy 127 Day!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 27:52


    In this episode, I discuss 127 film, and a few of the cameras that use it, as well as some places you can get it, or what to do if you can't get the film. Check out the awesome article on www.alysvintagecameraalley.com about 127 cameras: 8 Great 127 Film Cameras You Should Pickup - Aly's Vintage Camera Alley (alysvintagecameraalley.com)

    Episode 35: Interview with Billy Sanford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 56:36


    In this episode, Suzanne and I interview Billy Sanford. We talk of his sports photography, his journey back into analog photography, cyanotypes, and much more. You can find his work on Instagram at bsanfordjr.

    Episode 34 Addendum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 2:09


    I have to make an apology about a bit of episode 34.

    We're going digital with this one!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 47:04


    But not in the way you may think...

    Episode 33: Interview with Birgit Buchart from Lomography USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 45:15


    In this episode, Suzanne and I have a nice conversation with Birgit Buchart from Lomography USA. We discuss the reintroduction of the famed Lomochrome Turquoise film, its history in a nutshell, how some of the film stocks are come up with, and some requests from both Suzanne and me. I also tell of my love of Lomochrome Metropolis, a change from earlier. Enjoy!!!

    Episode 32: Interview with Aly Chiarello

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 50:19


    In this episode, Suzanne and I interview Aly Chiarello who heads up Aly's Vintage Camera Alley on YouTube, Instagram, as well as her website, alysvintagecameraalley.com. We had a nice conversation about how photography has helped her during illness, how she got into analog photography and her YouTube channel, (as well as a little bit of STAR WARS), plus more!!! Sorry for the echo, I do not know what happened. alysvintagecameraalley.com IG: alysvintagecameraalley, avca_bw YouTube: Aly's Vintage Camera Alley

    Episode 31.5: Lomochrome Turquoise is BACK!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 7:47


    What else can I say, but WOW!!!

    Episode 31: The Kodak Brownie Junior Six-16, and why do we shoot vintage???

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 23:50


    In this solo episode, I ramble on about a box camera I received, and potential reasons why I shoot old cameras and film. It's a bit sloppy, and I ramble. But...Sante!!!

    shoot vintage sante kodak brownie
    Episode 30: Suzanne joins me as Co-host and an interview with Danielle Wrobleski!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 51:31


    This is a big episode! Suzanne Pedersen joins me as co-host for the first time, and we interview the fabulous photographer, Danielle Wrobleski. We talk about ambrotypes, the importance of men recognizing and celebrating women for their photography, why we're drawn to what we're drawn, and much more.

    Episode 29: Serendipity Vol 2, and Love at First Snap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 28:07


    I dive into another found film experience, but quite different from the original Serendipity, and talk about my love for a new (to me) camera, the Pentax Spotmatic SPii, as well as a glorious lens, the Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 - a stunning lens! And…I hint at an exciting change to come for this podcast!

    Episode 28: Interview with Suzanne Pedersen (Lopez)!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 41:16


    In this Episode, I had the awesome privilege to chat for a bit with Suzanne Pedersen. Thank you Suzanne!!! Credit for the intro and outro music: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Etsy Shop I spoke of: Classic Film Shop by ClassicFilmShop on Etsy

    Episode 27: Expired and Dust Free Films!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 36:47


    In this episode I discuss both my experience in shooting expired film and how I hope it helps you, as well as my recent success in developing film sans dust! Music for this episode is entitled "Spiritual India", and is courtesy of Purple Planet Music at www.purple-planet.com. IG - genxphotogpod email - genxphotogpod@gmail.com

    Episode 26: Interview with Roxanna Angles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 40:27


    In this episode, I have an interview with a film community giant! Roxanna Angles!!!

    Episode 25: Two RARE Films!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 28:10


    This episode I dive into Kodak EIR Ektachrome Infrared film and Lomography's Lomochrome Turquoise XR.

    Episode 24: Interview With Mark Welsford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 72:52


    Mark Welsford is a fantastic photographer and musician from Canada. In this episode we chat about things aplenty! Enjoy!

    Episode 23: Interview with Zuza Maria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 43:18


    This is my interview with Zuza Maria from Lodz, Poland. I hope you all enjoy!

    Episode 21: Interview with Cynthia Piper

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 19:10


    This is my first Interview, with my daughter!!! Sorry for the audio quality. I'm getting used to different tech.

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