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Do you live in Michigan? Do you love traveling just to see some of the most amazing places in this great state? How about to bring your camera and captureWaterfalls, Aurora, Night Sky, Landscapes, Seascapes and more! Do you want to learn photography and how to get the very best shots you can? If you answered yes to any of these questions, CHECK US OUT! #MichiganScapes is a podcast where we talk about Michigan, Photography, Travel, Learning, and everything in-between. With Ryan Jakubowski and Christina Wiggins. www.MichiganScapes.com

MichiganScapes


    • Nov 27, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 62 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from MichiganScapes

    BLACK FRIDAY EXCLUSIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 19:30


    Get all the juicy details about this Back Friday event! What's it going to be? How much will you save? Click in to find out.

    Does LENS Size Matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 30:02


    From wide angle to zoom lenses, what will work best for you? Find out when to use each type of lens and what to look for on Black Friday.

    Show your images to the world!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 32:54


    Need to know where to print your beautiful works of art? How about get it out into your local community? Tune in for all the details!

    Black Friday is coming soon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 30:51


    Join Ryan and Christina as we talk about Black Friday Deals, what to look for, specials going on at our biggest sponsor location, and much more! Sign up for MichiganScapes Black Friday Deals at Michiganscapes.com/mailinglist

    MichiganScapes talks composition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 36:43


    This episode is dedicated to our special friend Gerry Buckel who recently passed away. An avid aurora chaser and nature photographer who will be deeply missed. Join Ryan and Christina while we talk about how to setup your shot, get your dream shot and lots more!

    From Spooky to Snowflakes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 35:39


    Join Ryan, Christina and our ambassador Martin as we talk about some fun events to finish off the Fall season and some favorite locations and tips for the upcoming Muddy Season and Winter!

    THE BIG ONE - October 10 Aurora Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 36:11


    Join Ryan and Christina as we share our experience with the most recent Aurora Event!

    MichiganScapes Travels to Alaska with Christina Wiggins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 41:50


    Come join Ryan and Christina on this weeks special episode of MichiganScapes Travels. Take a tour to Alaska as Christina talks about her latest trip with awe inspiring views. Visit MichiganScapes Facebook page to see some of her amazing work!

    MichiganScapes Travels - Ryan's Italy Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 45:43


    Last month, Ryan Jakubowski took the trip of a lifetime to Italy, visiting the cities of Rome, Vatican City, Florence, Venice and Cassino. Check out this weeks podcast as we hear all about it! Follow along with all the pictures at: https://jcphotomi.myportfolio.com/home

    Review: St Agnes Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 43:53


    Check out our recap of one of the most successful events MichiganScapes has held, the St Agnes Experience! See what you missed out on, and how you can join us on our upcoming events in Michigan.

    The St Agnes Experience Event - September 14th

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 32:46


    What's up everyone! MichiganScapes is back with an amazing episode, covering the next huge event taking place at St Agnes church in Detroit. We speak to special guest Rochelle Schultz from Copper Flair Photography and our sponsor The Camera Exchange. Come meet the staff, explore this historic and beautiful church, and build your portfolio as you photograph top local models! Register for your event at MichiganScapes.com/events

    Night Sky Photography Locations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 30:45


    Do you want to know where to go to get these awesome shots of the Aurora, Milky Way and stars? Check out this podcast as we talk about our favorite locations across Michigan! What's your favorite spot? Let us know on our MichiganScapes Facebook page!

    Let's talk Night Photography!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 41:15


    Do you love photographing at night or want to start getting into it? Check out our latest episode as MichiganScapes takes you under the stars, Aurora and Milky way.

    Michigan Lighthouses with MichiganScapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 31:39


    Sorry no music this week due to an error, but we do have a great show for you! We talk about the amazing Lighthouses around Michigan, some favorite spots and trips taken by Ryan and Christina.

    ClickCon Events Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 30:24


    From being featured in one of Detroit's top restaurants, to exploring the beautiful remains of St Agnes Church, along with some angels and demons, join us for this weeks episode!

    ClickCon Detroit 2024 Recap! Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 39:10


    What an amazing week MichiganScapes had last week! Join us as we talk about ClickCon 2024 in Detroit. We have so much content, you won't want to miss next weeks episode which will be part 2 covering ClickCon and our photo walks! ** We did have some technical issues this week with our mic, so you might hear a little skipping in a few parts **

    MichiganScapes talks Lighting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 31:34


    Does that make sense? (Tune in to find out why we say this) LOL.

    Summer Events in Michigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 25:56


    Find out some places you can go see cool things happening around your area through the rest of summer. We touch on some of the bigger ones. Got one you want to share? Head over to our Facebook page and let us know!

    Selling your Work! Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 36:21


    Part 2 from last weeks episode of Building your portfolio, this week we talk about selling your images! You will notice an odd transition at around 18:15 in where I could not remember the name of a place, and there was dead air and a lot of umms, this was removed LOL, so no its not an issue with your player. Enjoy!

    Building Your Portfolio! Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 34:18


    Every photographer needs a great portfolio to get your work out there! Join Christina and I as we talk about the best tips, places to display your work and how to get the most out of sharing your photographs.

    Here Comes the BOOM - Let's talk Fireworks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 32:43


    How to photograph fireworks, where to view them around Michigan and what the most common mistakes are. Check it all out on this week episode!

    Michigan Central Station - The Rebirth of an icon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 36:09


    Check it out! Ryan Jakubowski of MichiganScapes toured Michigan Central Station during the opening day. What did it look like? come hear the experience and check out our walkthrough article at MichiganScapes.com/blog

    Behind the Scenes of MichiganScapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 39:57


    We have had tons of people join us over these last few weeks and wanted to release this episode so you know what MichiganScapes is all about! find out about upcoming events and who your instructors are! Next week's episode: The Rebirth of Michigan Central Station. Visit our website at michiganscapes.com

    Northern Lights! Camera! More Lights, and More Lights!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 41:59


    Remember that one time in Michigan, when the Aurora graced the skies for 3 days going well below the 45th Parallel?! I do to! Check out the latest podcast when we talk about our experience with the 2024 Aurora Storm!

    ClickCon 2024 Detroit!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 50:53


    PHOTOGRAPHERS / VIDEOGRAPHERS - We need your help! ClickCon is taking place in Detroit, MI and they need more people to register to ensure that happens! for only $149, you can have access to all the models, gear, setups, speakers, and amazing vendors you want!!! THIS IS A NO BRAINER. You Cannot find another conference like this, anywhere for this price! $149 for a 3 Day Conference!! Visit MichiganScapes.com/clickcon for all the details and to be taken to the official site to register for your spot. DO NOT LET THIS PASS UP. Please let your friends and other photographers know this INSANE deal. MichiganScapes will also have a booth at the vendor show. If you are looking to try equipment, and add to your portfolio with some of the biggest names, JOIN THIS EVENT! We hope to see you there! MichiganScapes.com/clickcon

    To Zoom or not to Zoom, that is the question!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 38:31


    This week, join Ryan and Christina as we talk about lenses, When to use a zoom lens, wide angel and more!

    Lets Talk CellPhone Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 38:04


    Tips and Tricks for photographing with your phone!

    Lightroom / Photoshop Discussion, helpful tips and features!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 38:18


    Do you want to start using Photoshop and Lightroom and not sure where to start? Here is a good place, join us as we give a 10,000 foot overview of what they can do for you! Contact us directly on how you can save $40 a month on your Adobe Subscription!!!!

    Upcoming MichiganScapes Events and Contest!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 35:19


    Who's ready for Spring and warmer weather? WE ARE! We give you a list of some upcoming events to use your camera at, and also details on our upcoming photo contest!!!!

    Workshop and Eclipse till you drop!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 50:52


    Catch up with one of MichiganScapes busiest weekends yet! We talk about the Aurora / Night Sky Workshop in Port Austin and the MichiganScapes Travels to Ohio for the TOTAL ECLIPSE!!!! Hear from our new Ambassador Amanda and also, see what celebrity joins us!

    Let's Talk about The Solar Eclipse on April 8th, 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 37:20


    Get tips and tricks about how to photograph the solar eclipse! Be sure to use all proper safety measures and remember to use a solar filter with your camera! Tune in for full details!

    Always Have a Backup Plan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 36:55


    On this episode of the MichiganScapes podcast we talk about having a backup plan when you g out to shoot! Mother Nature does to always like to play nice, so make sure your drive is not wasted!

    2024 MI Aurora Chasers Workshop - Headlands Dark Sky Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 53:55


    Join the Michiganscapes crew as we talk about the 2024 #MIAuroraWorkshop with Special Guests from the Michigan Aurora Chasers group who presented on topics and hear some of the best tips from everyone, that you will want to know when you are ready to chase Lady Aurora!

    Meet The MichiganScapes Founders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 40:25


    Find out about Ryan and Christinas past, in relation to photography, struggles and accomplishments.

    Lets talk Photo Backup!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 34:03


    It's always important to backup your photos! Learn ways you can do this and the best practices so you don't lose your pictures! Also, learn where you can you can take your device to get them recovered if you can't .

    Let's Talk Copyright and Proper Photo Sharing!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 31:20


    On this epidote we talk, viral photos, copyright infringement, laws and proper photo sharing.

    Ice Tour, Snow Storms and Ice Caves!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 41:04


    Check out our latest podcast as we talk about our review of the MichiganScapes Ice Tour we had in Mackinaw City and the UP.

    Meteorologist Kyle Gillett: Weather patterns and the Aurora / Night Sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 39:24


    What a show we got this week! Join MichiganScapes and Meteorologist Kyle Gillett as we speak about how the weather can affect the Aurora and Night Sky Photography. Kyle is a local on air meteorologist for TV5.

    Camera Equipment - Lenses, Flashes, Tripods

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 44:52


    Join MichiganScapes as we talk about our favorite lenses, flashes and light systems, tripods and our cameras!

    Imaging USA Review - Louisville, KY

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 33:50


    Find out how MichiganScapes did at the Imaging USA Expo Show. See who our new sponsors are, and other highlights of the trip!

    Caring for your Camera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 39:55


    What are the best ways you can make sure your camera lasts as long as possible! Help keep it safe in the winter months and when you're at the beach with these great tips!

    Learn and Explore with MichiganScapes in 2024!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 31:00


    Hey that rhymes! LOL... but what a great episode we have for you. After fixing the technical difficulties from earlier, we're here to talk about what MichiganScapes has planned for YOU in 2024. Find out about our upcoming classes and workshops, BRAND NEW online learning, local meetups and more! Be sure to follow MichiganScapes on Facebook and don't forget to rate us on iTunes! Thank you so much for all our listeners and subscribers!

    Let's talk composition! New ways to make your photo interesting.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 35:36


    New Year New Techniques! Find out ways you can make your picture stand out from the rest! Also, who loves FREE stuff?! Listen to this week's podcast for the Secret Code and find out what you get!!!

    The MichiganScapes Photography Glossary

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 43:17


    Ever wonder about a popular photography term used, but you were not sure what it meant? Join us on this podcast as we give you a crash course on some popular photography terms and what they mean! Perfect for beginners!

    Capturing and Editing The Aurora

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 35:46


    To edit or not to edit, that is the question? But is there really a wrong answer? Find out on this weeks episode as we cover editing and capturing of the Aurora!

    Aurora Talk with Melissa F. Kaelin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 32:14


    What an episode we have for you! Do you want to see the Northern Lights? Do you love the science behind Lady Aurora? If so, tune in as we talk with expert Melissa Kaelin, author of "Below the 45th Parallel - The Beginner's Guide to Chasing the Aurora in the Great Lakes Region" and founder of the Michigan Aurora Chasers Facebook group with over 96,000 members and growing each day! Follow her work at: https://kaelinart.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaTheAuroraChaser

    Just a quick announcement from MichiganScapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 1:13


    Not a full episode, just a quick announcement.

    Christmas Events in Michigan!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 34:45


    Sorry for the horrible sound Ryan (recorded this episode on his phone, so it might be a little hard to hear) Lights! Camera! Fun! Get out around your area and see the lights! Hear about some great places to see them and find out how you can learn how to photograph them this weekend! Dec. 9th.

    Questions and Answers from MichiganScapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 35:28


    You asked, we answered! Find out the answers to your questions. Also, this is Episode 13, not 14 as stated in the podcast! LOL oops.

    The Grey Ghost of Bay City (USS Edson Tour)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 37:58


    Wow, do we have an episode for you! Tune in and check out what happened on our tour of the USS Edson in Bay City! Visit MicihganScapes Facebook page, to see pictures related to today's episode.

    Meet our new ambassador, Derek!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 40:12


    Join us for episode 11 as we introduce Derek, our new ambassador helping with the Metro Detroit area! Hear about Derek's passion for the "Forgottenscapes" of Michigan and hear some fun stories from his exploring. Follow him at "the.trespastor" on IG and "the.michigan.nomad" also on IG

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