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Chelsea and Tony Northrup's photography podcast - dig deep into the history, science, and personalities of photography.

Chelsea & Tony Northrup


    • Apr 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 205 EPISODES

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    The Picture This: Photography Podcast is by far the best and most informative podcast on Squarespace that I have ever come across. Since I started listening to this podcast, I have learned so much about Squarespace and photography in general. The hosts, Chelsea and Tony, offer valuable insights and tips on photography, as well as occasional photography tips. Their content is always informative and engaging, making it the perfect spot for anyone who loves and wants to learn photography.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between Chelsea and Tony. They have great on-mic chemistry, which makes their conversations enjoyable to listen to. Tony offers more technical information, while Chelsea brings a bit of levity to the discussions. Both hosts have a wealth of experience in photography and offer valuable information, insights, and perspectives. Listening to them feels like sitting in on a conversation with friends who share your passion for photography.

    Another aspect that sets this podcast apart is its ability to maintain my child-like innocence when it comes to photography gear. By listening to the audio-only format, I can focus on learning about expensive camera gear without being distracted by Chelsea's attractive appearance. This allows me to fully immerse myself in the content and continue salivating over new camera gear as God intended.

    In conclusion, The Picture This: Photography Podcast is an excellent resource for anyone interested in photography or looking to improve their skills. It offers informative content, valuable insights, and entertaining conversations between the hosts. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned photographer, this podcast has something for everyone. I highly recommend giving it a listen!



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    Latest episodes from Picture This: Photography Podcast

    Is AI Replacing Models? Photographers Beware...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 21:21


    Tony & Chelsea talk about AI generated fashion models, the brands using them, and how the replacment of models will impact the photography industry. Can photographers adapt?

    Chinese Camera Tech is TAKING OVER the Market and Here's Why

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 20:55


    Want your own website? Go to http://squarespace.com/Chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea"At one time, Germany was the epicenter of top camera and lens tech development. Then Japan took over and led the world's development of cameras. Now, China is releasing great lighting, drones, mics, and cameras. Is a Chinese company bound to develop the world's best camera? Tony and Chelsea dive into the secret behind the rise of great tech coming from China.

    $40 versus $13,000 Camera! Can YOU tell the difference?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 23:57


    Can you tell the difference between a $40 and $13,000 camera? What about a $600 canon camera vs a $5,500 camera? The results might surprise you! Tony and Chelsea take photos, share the results, and test your ability to tell the difference.

    CANON vs SONY vs NIKON: Camera Wars 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 41:06


    Chelsea & Tony dig into the details on the big three camera brands to find out which one is #1, what gives them their camera advantage, and how they're going to perform in the future. Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, DJI/Hasselblad: Which is your favorite?

    CANON vs SONY vs NIKON: Camera Wars 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 41:06


    Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, DJI/Hasselblad: Which is your favorite?Chelsea & Tony dig into the details on the big three camera brands to find out which one is #1, what gives them their camera advantage, and how they're going to perform in the future.

    2025 Camera Predictions! The best is yet to come...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 21:32


    Tony & Chelsea discuss the future of cameras in the year 2025, which cameras and lenses will come out, and what new technology might surprise us. Want your own website? Go to http://squarespace.com/Chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea"

    2024 CAMERA OF THE YEAR: Pixel Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 23:48


    Tony & Chelsea Northrup choose recap 2024 in the camera and photo industry by reviewing the best and worst cameras and photo gear of 2024. They choose the smartphone of the year, the WTF of the year, and the best camera of the year.

    When is Editing CHEATING?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 28:28


    When is photo editing cheating? People have been editing photos for as long as they have been taking them. At what poinnt is photo wditing crossing the line and is no longer considered photogrpahy or fair? Should you disclose what's edited in your photo? Tony & Chelsea duscuss the nuances of editing and photos. Want your own website? Go to http://squarespace.com/Chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea" Get our books and training ON SALE!: https://northrup.photo coupon BF24 (everything) or PR24 (presets)

    The WORST FANBOYS?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 30:56


    Every camera brand has fanboys but some are more energized than others! Tony and Chelsea review angry comments and talk about fanboys and what makes them so angry!

    Every YouTuber Should Know...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 24:17


    Tony and Chelsea discuss their time as YouTubers, what they learned, and what they wish they knew earlier; sponsorships, dealing with trolls, and making meaningful content.

    5 Photo Myths BUSTED

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 17:41


    Are bigger sensors better? Do you need a new camera? On this episode of the Picture This! Photography podcast, Tony and Chelsea debunk the confusing photo myths that frutrate photographers!

    Photography ISN'T Dead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 20:44


    With threats like AI and phone cameras, Tony worries that photography is going away but Chelsea thinks it's here to stay. Which one is it?

    Canon #1 Spot Slipping!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 22:13


    Canon launched the long-awaited R1 camera and disappointed some fans that had big dreams for their flagship camera. Tony and Chelsea talk about why the R1 disappointed some and what the future holds for Canon. Also, Canon loses market share to Sony and has a few rounds of layoffs. What does this mean for the company?

    Should Apple make a camera?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 20:57


    Is Apple ever going to make a designated camera? If so, what would it look like, which features would is have, and how much woud it cost? Tony & Chelsea Northrup discuss the possibiity of the camera and specualte what it would be and how it could impact photography and the camera industry

    10 Cameras that Changed Photography FOREVER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 16:39


    Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about the 10 cameras that changed the trajectory of photography forever; from the first ever digital camera to the newest smartphones that have innovated features that will change how we take pictures.

    Camera Reviews Need to Change

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 23:09


    Gerald Undone sparked a great discussion about camera press events and reviews. Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about theirs experiences as reviewers and add to a discussion that's long overdue.

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    TRICKED into Training A.I.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 25:37


    Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about how A.I. is being trained using the photos of photographers, the enthics of not giving artists credit, and what we can and should do about it!

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    It's not you, YOUTUBE is harder!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 16:08


    Tony and Chelsea talk about how content creation is harder than ever.

    Are BAD REVIEWS unethical?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 25:49


    Tony and Chelsea discuss Marques Brownlees review of "the worst product" and address the backlash he faced. Are reviewers responsible for only providing good feedback? How much should a reviewer consider the longevity of a company when providing a review? Tony and Chelsea discuss their experiences with bad reviews, times they've made companies upset, and how they approach making reviews that are fair but honest.

    Our Fight: VIDEO vs PHOTOGRAPHY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 16:16


    OUR STORE: http://northrup.photo Use our 10% off coupon 'YouTube' Video is more and more popular, but will it ever fully replace photos? Tony and Chelsea take sides and pick their favortie medium, Photos v Video, while debating the pros and cons of each and providing somewhat questionable research.

    "Photos should be FREE!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 20:31


    How much should photographers charge? One wedding photographer charges $8,000 and sparked outrage online. Some even thought photo should be free. Tony & Chelsea talk about how much most photographers charge, break down the costs of running a photo business, and give tips on making your photo business successful.

    My Camera NEEDS a LOCK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 29:24


    Manny Ortiz was robbed of $16,000 in camera gear. Our friend Luis was FOLLOWED HOME an hour to be robbed of his medium format camera gear. It's NOT the photographers fault - cameras make us targets. They're easy to steal and extremely easy to sell because they're basically the last remaining piece of technology that has no anti-theft technology. ONE COMPANY has implemented anti-theft technology already, and it has reduced the resale value of stolen gear by 50% - thus reducing the profit margin for thieves by signifcantly more than 50%. EVERY CAMERA COMPANY needs to take some basic measures to make theft more difficult and less profitable, and that includes Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Hasselblad, Panasonic Lumix, OM System and Leica. But not Pentax. Nobody is going to steal your Pentax.

    ALL photos are fake, says Samsung

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 32:48


    After Samsung's Fake Moon debacle, Samsung's head of consumer experience says, "There is no real picture, full stop". Tony and CHelsea dig into the fake moon controversy, the ways photos have been faked and edited over time, and if there's any truth to all photos being faked.

    on "Quitting YouTube"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 21:29


    Tony and Chelsea give their thoughts on why YouTubers are stepping back, buring out, and Quitting.

    Steal Photos Like a Pro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 26:59


    On this episode of the Picture This! Photography podcast, Tony & Chelsea discuss the right and ethical way to "steal" photos. All of us get inspiration from somewhere but how can you do it respectfully and in a way that makes you a better photographer? T&C go through various ways to find what you like about other artists and how to incorporate it into your own work!

    2024 Camera Predictions! The Year of NIKON?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 35:29


    Tony & Chelsea Northrup discuss the very near future of cameras and photography by predicting which cameras will be released in 2024. Some predictions are based on reliable rumors and some are based on hopes and dreams! Sony, Canon, Nikon, DJI, Fujifilm, Pentax, Lumix! What will they come out with?

    Camera Of The YEAR! 2023 PIXEL AWARDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 27:57


    Tony & Chelsea host the 2023 Pixel Awards and choose the very best and worst photo tech of the year including Best Accessory, Best Computer, Best Drone, Biggest Disappointment, and The BEST Camera of the Year!

    Sony Changed the Future of Cameras... Now what?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 29:28


    The Sony A9 III is the first stills camera to have a global shutter! Tony and Chelsea talk about what a global shutter is, how it benefits photographers, and what it means for the future of photography and cameras. Tony also rattles off another wish list of what he would like to see improved on in the a9 III and all future cameras.

    The FIGHT Against A.I.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 26:23


    We talked about the state of AI a few months ago and it's grown even more popular since then. AI is being used to make portraits, steal celebrities' likenesses, attack people, and more. Now, governments and companies, including camera companies, are beginning to put protocols in place to fight back against harmful AI. Is there any hope of keeping this runaway tech in check? Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about the ways people are pushing back and what photographers can do to authenticate their photos.

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    DJI's plan to CRUSH Sony & Canon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 29:08


    The new DJI Pocket 3 launched this month and it made Tony Northrup realize he's been thinking about cameras all wrong. On this epeisode of The Picture This! Photography Podcast, Chelsea nd Tony discuss DJIs new product, their plan for developing cameras, and how they could disrupt the current camera market.

    Is the BEST Camera EVER coming soon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 28:38


    The OLYMPICS are coming in the summer of 2024 and that means we're going to get new camera gear. The Canon R1 might make an appearance in time to show off on the sidelines. Sony is due to put out two new cameras, which one will they decide to show off at the big event? Can Nikon put out a new update or camera in time for the games? Tony and Chelsea make their predictions and wishes based on rumors and their camera desires!

    My iPhone Camera FAILED me!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 25:36


    Tony and Chelsea talk about their vacation and how they chose the WRONG cameras for travel, including their iPhone cameras. Hear about how and when the iphone fails as a camera and which cameras they would bring on a casual family trip.

    5 PRO Photo Tips: The Secrets behind Amazing Photos

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 25:19


    Tony & Chelsea Northrup share the secret behind what make professional photographer's photos GREAT. Find out the tips on how to control lighting, how to choose the right gear, the secrets of camera settings, and more.

    Canon Vs. Sony Vs. Nikon: Battle of the brands!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 31:57


    Tony and Chelsea Northrup discuss which caemra brands are thriving, who is winning the camera race, and what cameras and innovations are putting them on top or the bottom.

    Should you HIDE PHOTOS of your kids online?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 23:06


    Tony and Chelsea Northrup discuss the risks of sharing your kids phtoos online, their own expereinces with their daighter, and some tips on how to mitigate the rirsk. Tony also uses his background in online security to make predictions about how tech might battle the misuse of photos in the future!

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    Take GOOD Family Vacation Photos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 22:21


    In this episode of he Picture This! Phtography Podcast, Tony and Chelsea Northrup gie tips for how to get better photos while on a family vacation. We all know the sturggles that come with rallying the family to stand in line and "say cheese". Learn how to prepare your fammily for photos, bring the right gear, find good locations and light, and enjoy the phtos for years to come! Go to http://squarespace.com/Chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea"

    SURVIVING the A.I. Photo Takeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 22:01


    Chelsea & Tony Northrup discuss the threats A.I. pose to the photography industry today, how A.I. will impact the future of photography, and how working photogrpahers can diversify their skills to stay afloat in uncertain times.

    Sony's TOP SECRET Plan to Destroy Canon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 21:06


     Tony Northrup and Chelsea Northrup have fun contemplating Sony's future cameras and business strategy. Tony builds a case for why Sony's past and present business strategies might be signaling a top secret camera project that's on it's way to the market.   Our Photography book https://northrup.photo/product/stunning-digital-photography/

    How we made $1 Million from YouTube

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 34:42


    Tony Northrup & Chelsea Northrup talk about how they made $1 Million on YouTube, the videos that performed the best, how they manage sponsors and contracts, and more. If you're looking to start your own channel or already have your own channel and want to make it a full-time job, check out heir tips and advice.

    Dear Sony, We NEED this!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 21:54


    Tony and Chelsea discuss the future of entry level cameras and what manufactueres can do, specifically Sony, to get more cameras in the hands of new photographers.

    I was WRONG about A.I.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 15:56


    As an update to our episode in January, Tony and Chelsea talk about the advancements that have been made to A.I. in just 3 months, how it changes the trajectory of A.I., and how photogrpahers can prepare to accept an inevitable change.

    BEWARE: Photography SCAMS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 23:36


    Stolen gear, unpaid gigs, shipping scams, and more. Tony and Chelsea tell their stories of being scammed out of camera gear, common scams used on photographers, and how to protect yourself from losing your gear, money, and time.

    REAL photographers DON'T DO THIS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 23:36


    We've all heard someone say a photographer isn't a REAL photographer. But what really makes a "real" photographer? Is it the gear, income, experience, or something else? Tony an Chelsea have fun reviewing the insults thrown at "fake photographers" and try to define their own idea of what makes a real photographer.

    They won't admit these mistakes...

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 22:04


    Tony and Chelsea review the most memorable times camera manufacturers have reversed features, walked back claims, and completely lied. It's funny, it's frustrating, and it's bound to make you rethink how you shop for cameras.

    What's a viral Photo Worth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 12:59


    Tony & Chelsea interview photographer, Chad Fish, and talk about his viral photo of a jet shooting down a suspected spy balloon. Chad tells us how he got the shot, how the photo went viral, and how he initially made ZERO dollars. To help Chad, and other photographers, Chelsea and Tony interview expert photojournalist, John Herrington, and find out how photos are sold to the press, what Chad should have done differently, and how much Chad should have charged. With our new found knowledge, we sent Chad back to negotiate some money for his photo and find out how much a viral photo is worth.

    Is A.I. Killing Photography?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 20:40


    You've heard the hype about A.I. created photographs and art but is the hype real? How soon could A.I. take over the photo world? Could it actually help photographers? Tony & Chelsea dig into the world of A.I. and give their thoughts about how A.I. could impact photographers.

    The TRUTH about Tony's Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 24:15


    Tony's reviews are always full of in-depth tests like auto focus tracking and ISO performance in low light yet the camera he chooses to use every day would NOT be the winner of his review tests. In this video, we talk about Tony's camera secret and how camera reviews should and shouldn't influence you camera buying decisions.

    2023 Camera Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 25:51


    Tony & Chelsea Northrup predict which cameras and lenses will come out in 2023, including new cameras from Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Panasonic and OM-Systems!  Table of contents with timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:22 Squarespace Promo 0:49 Fujifilm Camera Predictions 0:56 Fujifilm GFX100 II 1:52 Fujifilm X-T40 & X-Pro4 2:42 Fujifilm 16-55 f2.8 II & 50-140 f2.8 II 3:30 Panasonic Lumix Camera Predictions 3:48 Panasonic S1 II 4:18 Panasonic S1R II 5:10 Olympus / OM-Systems Predictions 5:32 OM-10 6:45 Nikon Camera Predictions 6:52 Nikon Z9 Firmware 4.0 8:05 Nikon Z500 9:21 Nikon Zf 10:22 Nikon lens predictions 11:19 Squarespace Promo 12:29 Sony Alpha Predictions 12:31 Sony a10 or a1000 14:36 Sony a9 III 15:36 Sony a1 firmware 2.0 16:33 Sony a7C II 17:12 Sony 85mm f1.2GM 18:09 Cheaper CF Express Type A 19:20 Canon Camera Predictions 19:24 Canon Retro Camera 20:01 Canon R1 21:27 Canon R100 22:00 Canon R5 II 23:30 Canon Lens Predictions 24:38 Squarespace Promo Go to http://squarespace.com/Chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea"

    CAMERA of the YEAR 2022! Pixel Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 22:03


    Tony and Chelsea pick the best tech, software updates, accessories, and more in this year's Pixel Awards! Go to http://squarespace.com/Chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea"

    Canon vs Sony vs Nikon vs EVERYONE: Who will survive??

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 29:16


    Tony & Chelsea Northrup check the state of the camera industry in 2022, comparing Canon, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, Fujifilm and Olympus to see who's winning, who's innovating and who won't survive! Go to http://squarespace.com/Chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea" 0:00 Introduction 0:17 Squarespace Promo 0:44 Market share rankings 4:40 Pentax Ricoh cameras 6:02 Olympus/OM-Systems cameras 8:30 Panasonic Lumix cameras 11:43 Fujifilm GFX and X-mount cameras 15:56 Squarespace Promo 17:20 Nikon cameras 21:54 Sony alpha cameras 24:54 Canon cameras 27:16 Summary 28:57 Squarespace promo

    Should you go pro? $0 to $100k in 12 months

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 31:10


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