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This Week in Photo is one of the longest running photography-centric podcasts in the industry. Hosted by Frederick Van Johnson, the show is a weekly round-table discussion of the major happenings in the world of photography. You’ll also find deep one-on-one interviews with the industry’s hottest pho…

This Week in Photo

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    Generative AI and the Evolution of Art: Insights from Colin Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 32:38


    Colin Smith of Photoshop Cafe explores the seismic shift generative AI prompted in the creative industry.

    The Power of Personal Projects: Lessons from Keron Psillas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 28:30


    Keron Psillas joins the show to explore the transformative power of personal projects—and why they matter now more than ever.

    Matthew Jordan Smith: The Power of Personal Projects, Persistence, and Print

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 46:06


    We explore the powerful connection between personal projects, photography's future, and staying true to your vision.

    Beyond the Frame: Genesis Falls on Film Photography, Authenticity and Representation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 42:29


    I sat down with Genesis "Geno" Falls, a Chicago-based film photographer whose work cuts through the digital noise with striking black-and-white film portraiture that captures raw human moments.

    Adventure & Automotive Photography with Devan Ence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 33:31


    Explore the intersection of fly fishing and automotive photography!

    The Surprising State of Photography: Flickr’s 2024 Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 45:33


    Rob Grimm joins the podcast to explore Flickr's fascinating 2024 Year in Review.

    “I Was a Storyteller,” with Troy Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 58:17


    Renowned wedding photographer Troy Miller opens up about his recent creative exploration into AI-assisted music creation

    They Called Us Liars! AI Pioneer Speaks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024


    Topaz Labs is aiming to change the photography game — again.

    1% for the Planet, and Flickr Join Forces for the Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 44:47


    Kate Williams, the CEO of 1% for the Planet, sheds light on how her organization has helped businesses worldwide take on environmental responsibility.

    Photoshop, and Moving Beyond AI – with Dave Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 71:04


    In the ever-evolving world of digital imaging, it's easy to get caught up in the latest features and AI-powered tools. However, as I discovered in a recent conversation with Photoshop Hall of Famer Dave Cross, the key to true Photoshop mastery lies in a rock-solid understanding of the fundamentals. Dave Cross, with over 34 years …

    From Microsoft to Microscopes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 75:32


    Nathan's diverse background – from theoretical physics to culinary innovation, and from leading Microsoft as its first CTO to pioneering extreme macro photography – provided the backdrop for a wide-ranging and intellectually stimulating conversation. The post From Microsoft to Microscopes first appeared on TWiP - This Week in Photo.

    Rendering Timeless Heirloom Memories with AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 87:52


    This week Amelia Lin shares her journey from self-taught coder to co-founder of Honeycomb — an AI-driven photography company. The post Rendering Timeless Heirloom Memories with AI first appeared on TWiP - This Week in Photo.

    The Power of Photo Advocacy: A Conversation with Scott Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 55:06


    Scott Wilson, a photo advocate based in Denver, Colorado shares his inspiring journey from landscape photography in the UK to becoming a passionate advocate for wildlife and cancer awareness. The post The Power of Photo Advocacy: A Conversation with Scott Wilson first appeared on TWiP - This Week in Photo.

    Celebrity Portraits & Film Photography with Jesse Dittmar at Photoville 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 10:13


    In this chat, discover why Jesse Dittmar sometimes prefers analog over digital? The post Celebrity Portraits & Film Photography with Jesse Dittmar at Photoville 2024 first appeared on TWiP - This Week in Photo.

    Photography Gear Innovation with Larry Tiefenbrunn at Photoville 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 3:05


    Larry shares his journey from saving lives as a doctor to revolutionizing photography with innovative tools like the Platypod. The post Photography Gear Innovation with Larry Tiefenbrunn at Photoville 2024 first appeared on TWiP - This Week in Photo.

    Photoville 2024: Street Interviews with Photographers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 14:38


    Welcome to our special feature on Photoville 2024, brought to you courtesy of TWiP and Flickr. The post Photoville 2024: Street Interviews with Photographers! first appeared on TWiP - This Week in Photo.

    The Future of TWiP! And Navigating the Future of Content Creation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 75:22


    Introducing a TWiP refresh, and a panel discussion about the future of content. The post The Future of TWiP! And Navigating the Future of Content Creation. first appeared on TWiP - This Week in Photo.

    From Radio to Photo: Steve Brazill's Creative Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 63:25


    Steve Brazill shares how his experiences in radio have influenced his approach to photography. The post From Radio to Photo: Steve Brazill's Creative Journey first appeared on This Week in Photo.

    From Radio to Photo: Steve Brazill's Creative Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 63:25


    A look into renowned concert photographer and seasoned radio personality, Steve Brazill's diverse career.

    Crafting Cravings! Food and Beverage Photography with Freddy Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 51:50


    Freddy Clark shares his wealth of knowledge on the importance of lighting, styling, and preparation in food and beverage photography.

    How Photography Saved My Life.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 55:25


    Matt Jacob, a passionate traveling portrait photographer initially dreamt of becoming a pilot, which he pursued, allowing him the opportunity of traveling the world.

    Exploring AI’s Focus on Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 57:33


    Mike "Sharky" James explores the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and the world of photography.

    Capturing Conservation: Inside the Mobilizing for Monuments Road Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 36:22


    We delve into the powerful collaboration between Flickr, The Conservation Alliance, Rivian, and others!

    Optimizing Digital Storage Strategies for Creatives — with Architectural Photographer Jeffrey Totaro

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024


    Dive into the complexities of digital storage solutions with renown architectural photographer Jeffrey Totaro.

    Encore: Unlocking the Mysteries of Light Painting with Kim Henry & Eric Paré

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 69:06


    An encore presentation of a discussion with Kim Henry and Eric Paré on light painting.

    The Evolution of Flickr: Celebrating 20 Years of Flickr with President & COO Ben MacAskill

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 39:20


    Into the heart of the evolution of Flickr with Ben MacAskill, the COO of SmugMug and Flickr.

    TWiP 836 – A Conversation with Photographer and Compositing Artist Joel Robison

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 75:32


    Joel takes us on a journey through his photographic process and the motivations that fuel his creativity.

    TWiP 835 – Is AI the new Microstock? Featuring Jake Hicks and Alastair Jolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 68:33


    Jake Hicks and Alastair Jolly discuss AI's impact on stock photography.

    TWiP 834 – 2016’s Ultimate MFT Lens Guide! | A TWiP Encore with Doug Kaye and Gordon Laing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 48:23


    Gut-check your MFT kit with this comprehensive guide to the top MFT lenses of 2016.

    Celebrating Two Decades of Flickr – with a SF Photowalk!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 0:56


    Join me for Flickr's 20th Birthday Photowalk down San Francisco's Embarcadero!

    TWiP 833 – Mandalorian-inspired Effects in Modern Photography, with Rob Grimm

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 41:32


    Rob Grimm, a renowned food and beverage photographer, melds traditional methods with AI and cutting-edge LCD projection inspired by 'The Mandalorian,'

    TWiP 832 – Are Meta’s Ray-Ban Glasses Game-Changers? Or Just Hype.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 34:50


    Jefferson Graham and Frederick Van Johnson discuss their experiences with Meta's new Ray-ban sunglasses

    TWiP 831 – Focus Lost: Why CES 2024 Didn’t Click for Photographers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 47:09


    Frederick Van Johnson and Alastair Jolly discuss CES 2024's underwhelming presence for photographers, citing scarce camera tech advancements and minimal photography innovation.

    TWiP 830 — Focus Stacking, with Don Komarechka (Encore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2023 39:19


    In this encore presentation, we dive deep into the technique of focus stacking with Don Komarechka.

    TWiP 829 — Last Minute Gifts for Photographers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2023 71:14


    Gift ideas, and exploring how photography can be transformed into unique and personal gifts.

    TWiP 828 – Lights-Out For Lightroom Classic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 63:29


    A discussion about the future of Adobe Lightroom.

    TWiP 827 – All-IN with Lightroom, feat. Brian Matiash

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 49:06


    Brian Matiash discusses his transition to a Lightroom-only workflow.

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    Capture One Unveiled: AI Masking, iPad App, and More!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 40:55


    Alastair Jolly and I sit down for an engaging interview with David Grover, a leading expert from Capture One. The post Capture One Unveiled: AI Masking, iPad App, and More! first appeared on This Week in Photo.

    TWiP Webinar Replay: Photos & AI Fairytales — Spotting the Real Deal in Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 108:00


    Renowned imagine experts Irene Rudnyk, Bella Kotak, Renee Robyn, and Pratik Naik join forces with host Frederick Van Johnson to unravel the challenges of identifying AI-generated images amongst traditional photos. The post TWiP Webinar Replay: Photos & AI Fairytales — Spotting the Real Deal in Photography first appeared on This Week in Photo.

    OWC's Ian Stone Talks Storage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 48:33


    A discussion on SSDs, SDs, CF's and HDs, with OWC's very own, Ian Stone. The post OWC's Ian Stone Talks Storage first appeared on This Week in Photo.

    Apple's Scary Fast M3, and using iPhone 15 Pro MAX to shoot the announcement! – ep 824

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 67:34


    Scary fast M3 processors, and iPhone's coming of age! The post Apple's Scary Fast M3, and using iPhone 15 Pro MAX to shoot the announcement! – ep 824 first appeared on This Week in Photo.

    The Rebirth of HDR! with Greg Benz – ep 823

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 79:31


    Greg Benz shares some interesting "developments" made possible by the latest HDR tools inside Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. The post The Rebirth of HDR! with Greg Benz – ep 823 first appeared on This Week in Photo.

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