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Artist and Techie give their opinions on all things Photo. Ben Lucas is a professional photographer and Stuart Marlantes is a Professional jack-of-all-trades, and together they discuss everything you wanted to know about cameras, video, and all things photography. Have a question or idea for a future episode? Want to just say hi? https://photo-op.show | hello@photo-op.show See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben Lucas, Stuart Marlantes


    • Jun 4, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 141 EPISODES


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    Is there still a place for old lenses?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 24:53


    With overlays, filters, and all of the editing tools at our fingertips, is there still a place for old lenses? If it's good enough for Dune 2 and Shogun, then surely there must be something good about vintage glass?Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tips for Travel Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 29:04


    What should you bring, and what should you look for, while you're traveling? We go over our recommended gear, best tips and practices, and everything you need to prepare for your next travel photography trip.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tips for 360 Cameras

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 32:00


    If you have a 360 camera, how do you get the best use out of it? We both recently purchased the Insta360 X3, but our tips cover any 360 camera on the market.Videos Mentioned:Location Scouting in 360: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhfooLD08PkEditing 360 Photos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf1j0eNntmcDid you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Nikon bought RED

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 24:00


    In industry news, Nikon bought RED! We dive into the history of how this "coincidentally" happened, and what this may mean for us moving forward.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Should we care if public figures use photoshop?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 20:01


    With the media storm around a photoshopped picture of Kate Middleton, we have one important question. Should we care?CLARIFICATION: This episode was recorded prior to the public announcement of their cancer diagnosis. We wish the best for them and their family, and use this episode to more discuss public figures in general, this one just being the most public recent example.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    What are we upgrading this year?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 28:16


    What do we plan on spending our hard earned cash on this year? I don't know, so let's find out!Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    All about Wedding Shows! (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 41:52


    Hot off the Seattle Wedding Show, here's all the tips and tricks to surviving a vendor booth. Everything you need to know to successfully run your own booth at your local wedding show. (Part 2)Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    All about Wedding Shows! (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 27:02


    Hot off the Seattle Wedding Show, here's all the tips and tricks to surviving a vendor booth. Everything you need to know to successfully run your own booth at your local wedding show. (Part 1)Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Caught Red-Handed with A.I.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 18:32


    I think A.I. has broken me. Until companies get it together and stop misusing A.I., I'm done with this mess.Don't believe me when I say Midjourney is lying when they say they can't attribute any individual artist to any styles? Here's evidence from a court case that proves otherwise, which is a list of almost 5000 names the company has been training the A.I. to learn the art styles of so you can steal their work.https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.cand.407208/gov.uscourts.cand.407208.129.10.pdfDid you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    New Years BINGO

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 24:00


    It's the second week of January. Have you given up on your new years resolution yet? Either way, maybe try a BINGO card this year instead! Here's what we have planned for this year.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Point and Shoots are making a comeback??

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 23:06


    1998 called and wants its point and shoot back. Somehow Gen Z thinks old tech Slaps. I'm High-Key Sus. Bet.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Are plugins still relevant?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 24:00


    Programs are including more and more things that used to be plugins. That leaves the question... Are plugins even relevant anymore? They just might be, and here are some of our favorites.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Are there GOOD uses of A.I.?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 31:33


    A.I. can't be all bad, can it? We go over some of our favorite uses of this thing we hate.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    This week in A.I. garbage (Oct 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 21:45


    Do you call out A.I. misuse? Artists have found a way to trick the algorithm, real photo is disqualified for being A.I., and more! We discuss the dystopian A.I. hellscape we're all living in.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    This article is COMPLETE B.S.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 20:15


    F this article. STOP producing B.S."Reasons why Beginners Should Avoid Entry-Level Cameras" is a terrible article with asinine advice and we break down why this person is wrong and should just stop writing articles about photography forever.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Interruption Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 0:50


    Apologies for the delay! We have a lot more content to bring you, but life happens to us all.Thank you for your patience! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    F#!% you, it's not "A.I. Photography"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 24:44


    Witness Ben slowly devolve into madness as we discuss A.I. yet again. It is NOT photography. (Or is it?)Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    "People won't pay my prices"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 37:24


    Do you ask yourself why people won't pay your prices? Are they too high or are you just doing something wrong?Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The "Abode" Kickstarter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 21:12


    Are you tired of paying Adobe every month for a subscription? What if there was a better way? Soon... there might be! We check out the Kickstarter (running right now!) by Stuart Semple, who is making a open-source(ish) suite of products to compete with the goliath.Link to the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/culturehustle/abode-a-suite-of-world-class-design-and-photography-toolsDid you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    FAQ: Ask Reddit Edition! r/photography (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 28:57


    We are answering more questions of Reddit from r/photography!Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    FAQ: Ask Reddit Edition! r/photography (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 27:49


    We are answering questions of Reddit from r/photography!Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    I don't even have time to tell you how wrong you are...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 25:10


    ...actually it's going to bug me if I don't. This week we talk about what makes us jump into that comment section and argue with people on the internet.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Q&A: Hating and Missing Photos, all in Full-Frame

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 24:49


    We answer YOUR questions! Everything ranging from what to do when you miss an important shot, so what we think makes a great photo.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    This Week in Photo News (Apr 2023)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 22:12


    Serving up 3 big news stories! It was World Backup Day, so use this link to get a free month from Backblaze.https://secure.backblaze.com/r/013adgWe also discuss the closing of DP Review, and the 400 megapixel update to the Canon R5.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Lighting Tech behind Thor Love and Thunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 24:32


    Plate Lighting is a fascinating new tech behind the Moon fight scene in Thor Love and Thunder, and the Ride of the Valkyries in Thor Ragnarok. We dive into this super cool technique designed by Satellite Lab, bringing a new era of lighting and post production ability to the big screen without the need for CGI models.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Are modern cameras TOO perfect?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 27:40


    Modern cameras have more sharpness, more detail, more megapixels. Is that a bad thing? Do we need more megapixels anymore?Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    BONUS: How to be PROFITABLE in photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 9:48


    In this special bonus episode Ben breaks down 4 different ways to make that money, so you can figure out how to be profitable from photography.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Will A.I. art replace us all? Part 2 with Ulysses Lin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 43:20


    This podcast episode delves into the emerging field of AI art and its impact on traditional artistic practices, the challenges and opportunities of using machine learning algorithms to create art. This intro was written by ChatGPT. We are joined by a special guest, Ulysses Lin. Enjoy.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Will A.I. art replace us all? Part 1 with Ulysses Lin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 23:20


    Hello world. This podcast will discuss A.I. art and its influence on the art community. It was definitely written by humans. We are joined by a special guest, Ulysses Lin. Enjoy.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Stuart rates BEN as a Wedding Photographer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 33:38


    Last time we talked about how you choose a wedding photographer. Well, Stuart chose me, so I have him rate how well I did! (No pressure.)Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to Choose a Wedding Photographer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 40:26


    Stuart got married! How did he go about picking a photographer?If you're getting married, this one's for you! But if you're a photographer interested in wedding photography, listen how real clients go about choosing who to work with. It's more than just about the photos.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How viable is a Career in Photography?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 34:06


    How viable is a career in photography? I mean... I'm doing it. We discuss the changing landscape of being a photographer, and how it's possible to make this your fulltime gig.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fireside Chat: How did we do this year? (2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 38:09


    Closing out the podcast for the year, how did we do on all of our new years resolutions for 2022? Spoiler: not great.Videos mentioned in this episode:Art Wall: https://youtu.be/83acrd6so2cErgonomics: https://youtu.be/GHnHzxh_zeQDid you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pantone and Continuous Lighting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 20:47


    We answer listener questions from our earlier Pantone episode, as well as our thoughts on LED vs COB continuous lights.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2022 Photography Gift Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 17:15


    Need some last minute gift ideas for the photographer in your life?Cheap Panasonic Mirrorlesshttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1280824-REG/panasonic_dmc_gm85mk_lumix_dmc_g85_mirrorless_micro.htmlRode Wireless Go IIhttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1622642-REG/rode_wigoii_wireless_go_ii_compact.htmlAmaran T4C RGB Tube Lighthttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1698243-REG/amaran_apl0241a14_tc4_rgbww_led_tube.htmlGood Keychain Flashlighthttps://www.amazon.com/Nitecore-Rechargeable-Keychain-Flashlight-LumenTac/dp/B08NLKCMKQGaff Tapehttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/812203-REG/General_Brand_001UPCG255MBLA_General_Brands_Pro_Gaffer_s.htmlSanDisk Extreme Portable SSD V2https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1595431-REG/sandisk_sdssde61_1t00_g25_1tb_extreme_portable_ssd.htmlColor Checkerhttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1649345-REG/calibrite_ccpp2_colorchecker_passport_photo_2.htmlKase 77mm Skyeye Professional ND Magnetic Filter Kithttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1639435-REG/kase_1118080029_77mm_skyeye_professional_nd.htmlGlidegear 20' Standhttps://glidegear.net/products/glide-gear-tst-20-sky-high-video-camera-20-tripod-standDid you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Breaking the Rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 24:41


    We answer a listener question: "What photography rules do you like to break?"Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    We're back! (On our B*ll$#!T thanks to Pantone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 17:44


    We're back! And updating on the latest BS from Adobe and Pantone, which is making Adobe subscribers double down.Fret not!Get FREETONE: https://culturehustle.com/products/freetoneDid you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 100! The best photo "stuff" of all time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 58:30


    #100 Extravaganza! We finish up discussion scaling vs overhead costs, go over our favorite things, and do our best on the internet meme, "Poorly explain what you do for a living".Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How do you afford the latest gear?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 34:18


    One listener asked, "how do you afford the latest gear?" You don't! We talk about saving, budgeting, and how we decide what's worth buying.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Q&A: Rain and Subjectivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 29:51


    We answer YOUR questions! In a special episode, we cover all of the questions that built up over the break.If you want to get an EXTRA SPICY NSFW story that was cut from this episode, click here: https://youtu.be/wyREkZRipuwDid you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Photo News! Summer 2022 Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 20:11


    As busy work schedules and the never-ending pandemic get in the way of audio recording, we are finally back at the mics and covering all of the photo news that you might have missed over the past few weeks.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Raise the roof! (or at least your skill ceiling)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 21:31


    What makes you a good photographer? We talk about raising your skill (skill ceiling) and your consistency (skill floor).Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Stuff that's NOT photography!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 19:55


    What's stuff that's NOT photography... that can make you better AT photography?Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    RED FLAGS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 28:28


    Want to stay away from creeps? Or avoid being a creep? Or maybe just avoid photographers who have absolutely no clue what they're doing? Here's red flags that Guy With Camera isn't going to be the great photo experience you're looking for.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Unpopular Opinions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 28:26


    Welcome to the Unpopular Photo-Opinion Episode! We discuss how thinking getting new gear leading to new clients is f$%&ing stupid and other opinions.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Finding your Creative Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 22:51


    Differentiating yourself as a photographer is incredibly important, so how do you do that? How do you define the thing that makes your work uniquely yours? How do you find your creative voice?Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Do you need a Style?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 16:21


    How important is having a concretely defined style? Do you need one to be successful? What if you don't have one?Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Is video killing the photo star?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 12:04


    With the rise of video demands and its influence on social media, do you need to do video? Is still photography on the way out? Is video killing the photo star?Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    How do you handle criticism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 26:42


    Let's talk about all the times Ben has been burned on the internet, and other tales of woe! What do you do when someone hates your stuff? Is there anything valid in criticism? We discuss taking (and giving!) criticism on your work on the internet.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Should you offer friends and family discounts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 24:30


    "Hey, we're friends... Can I get a discount?"It's every photographer's nightmare. Should you offer a friends and family discount? Who gets it? And deep do you cut? We talk about dealing bargain hunters to people you owe a kidney, client communication, and gifting what feels right to you.Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    What Rappers, Toshiba, and Fascism have in common

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 15:03


    This week in photo news, a certain celebrity is being sued for posting a photo they didn't license. But does their likeness in the photo mean they own it?Did you know you can watch this show on YouTube?Enjoy the show? Join us on Patreon!www.patreon.com/NOMcreativeHosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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