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Konstantin & Becky bring to you the latest Nikon news and photography related announcements. Rebecca Danese: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_danese Konstantin Kochkin: https://www.instagram.com/konstantinkochkin Production: Konstantin Kochkin Contact us at media@graysofwestminster.co.uk 0:00 Intro 0:40 Nikon Z8 Strap Lug Repairs update 5:43 Nikon D780 Firmware update 7:20 Nikon Q1 Financial Results 15:48 New Nikon Retro ZF Camera Rumors 23:55 Nikon Booth at Expo in China 24:37 Nikon Sessions return with Season 2 25:39 TTArtisan announced 100mm bubble bokeh lens 27:18 Weekend Read & Watch Nikon Report 125 An Update on Strap Lug Repairs by Thom Hogan https://tinyurl.com/36ya7ven Second Z8 Service Advisory Issued by Thom Hogan https://tinyurl.com/yc2sb2kv D780 Firmware ver. 1.10 https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/503.html Nikon released financial results for the 1st quarter of the year ending in March 2024 https://www.nikon.com/company/ir/ir_library/result/ Nikon Stock price Year to Date https://tinyurl.com/ycx39kpt Nikon Q1 Financials Q&A https://dclife.jp/camera_news/article/nikon/2023/0810_01.html ZF Rumours: Is this the upcoming Nikon Zf camera? https://nikonrumors.com/2023/08/11/is-this-the-upcoming-nikon-zf-camera.aspx/ Link to the actual video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pIJluV19HY&t=118s Your Hourly update on ZF specifications: https://tinyurl.com/5brzreek https://tinyurl.com/yc57shvm https://tinyurl.com/3b62zz8u 2 BAD REPORTS FROM NR: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ttr36 Another BAD report:  https://tinyurl.com/3bt6y3fp 20-25% Nikon price increase in Scandinavia - we don't agree https://tinyurl.com/5n8wysy2 Nikon Rumours: Nikon Z8 owners: just get a BlackRapid camera strap - How do you feel about this article? https://tinyurl.com/dkhc3ac The Nikon booth at the 2023 Photo & Imaging Show in Shanghai. https://qicai.fengniao.com/537/5373860.html NIKON ANNOUNCED THE RETURN OF YOUTUBE SERIES ‘NIKON SESSIONS' FOR A SECOND SEASON Source: Email newsletter from Nikon 3rd Party TTartisan 100mm f/2.8 2x “bubble bokeh” full-frame macro lens announced https://tinyurl.com/mpk59jwd Weekend Read & Watch NIKON 85mm f/1.2 S | KING OF B-ROLL/Bokeh | Importance of B-Roll, Cinematic In The Field |Matt Irwin  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnFpfCUoANs An Impossible Project Documentary now available for free to Amazon Prime members in the UK https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6477262/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Impossible-Project-David-Bohnett/dp/B095PSNLPG Thanks for listening! #nikon #nikonzf #z8 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grays-of-westminster/message

En este capítulo del Club Sin Filtro debatimos sobre nuestras preferencias en cuanto a objetivos para fotografía de bodas. A priori es mejor la comodidad y versatilidad de un objetivo zoom, pero quizá tenga una serie de desventajas respecto al objetivo fijo. Ventajas de los objetivos Zoom: Un mundo de posibilidades En el ámbito de las bodas, nos encontramos capturando una amplia gama de fotografías: retratos individuales, de pareja, fotoperiodismo, paisajes y mucho más. Por ello, necesitamos un rango focal versátil que se adapte a todas estas situaciones. La mayoría de los fotógrafos optamos por un rango que abarca desde 24mm hasta 135mm. La ventaja de los objetivos zoom radica en que nos brindan la flexibilidad de tener el rango focal necesario al alcance de nuestra mano en todo momento. Por ejemplo, con un objetivo como el 24-70mm RF de Canon podríamos realizar una boda completa, utilizando una sola cámara. Aunque a primera vista estos objetivos zoom luminosos pueden parecer más costosos, debemos considerar que al permitirnos disparar con una sola cámara, la inversión no resulta tan abrumadora. Muchos fotógrafos profesionales suelen trabajar con dos cuerpos de cámara, cada uno equipado con un objetivo diferente. Es común utilizar objetivos fijos como el 35mm, 50mm y 85mm. Para ello utilizan correas como las BlackRapid. Si quieres saber qué objetivos utilizamos nosotros, visita nuestro apartado de recomendaciones. https://youtu.be/JaMteItaq1c Desventajas de los objetivos Zoom: Domando al "purasangre" Los objetivos zoom son verdaderos "purasangre" que requieren habilidad para dominarlos. Cuando nos iniciamos en la fotografía de bodas, tendemos a quedarnos en una posición y disparar desde el mismo lugar, ya que los teleobjetivos de los objetivos zoom nos brindan comodidad en este sentido. Sin embargo, para lograr fotografías excepcionales, es crucial movernos y buscar el encuadre perfecto para cada situación. Los objetivos fijos nos obligan a explorar nuestro entorno y obtener una variedad de composiciones. Además, al dar los primeros pasos en la fotografía, es posible que aún no tengamos un dominio total del basculamiento y la inclinación de la cámara. Esto puede resultar en distorsiones y líneas torcidas si disparamos con ángulos amplios, lo que podría afectar negativamente nuestras composiciones. https://youtu.be/T-iq56A_Dfk Sumérgete en este episodio emocionante donde exploramos las ventajas y desventajas de los objetivos zoom en la fotografía de bodas. Descubre cómo elegir el objetivo adecuado para cada situación y desbloquea el potencial creativo que te permitirá capturar momentos inolvidables en tus futuras bodas. ¡Prepárate para expandir tus horizontes fotográficos!

My guest for this show is none other than my buddy Dave Williams, making his third appearance on the show. On the chance that you haven't seen the other two shows I did with Dave, "Aurora and the Night Sky" and "The Traveling Photographer", let me take a moment to introduce one of my favorite creatives. Dave is a travel photographer based out of London, or wherever his tricked out van happens to be parked. Yeah, you heard that correctly. Dave lives in a van called "Kofifernweh", and this van is insane - you can read about it here. He documents his travels, while photographing and writing, on his popular YouTube series "Due North", and his Aurora images from these adventures are amazing - which isn't a surprise considering he literally wrote The Complete Aurora Guide: for Travelers and Photographers. There's no question about it, Dave is one of the most adventurous people I know. Dave's work has been featured in publications and campaigns for clients including Time, National Geographic, Forbes, Boeing, Huawei, Microsoft, Triumph, Conde Nast, and Shell to name a few. He also works closely with several companies within the photography and travel industries, including Platypod, Wandrd, Litra, Drobo, Blackrapid, Passion Passport, and Lonely Planet. What has always stuck out in my mind was Dave's ability to teach others, and you can find his tutorials and writings in various places, and I have the links below, but many will know him the same way I did, his work over at KelbyOne, along with his writings for Photoshop User Magazine and ScottKelby.com. He also writes journalistic and inspirational articles for DIY Photography. He's also presented at Photoshop World Conference, The Photography Show, Russell Browns Art Directors Invitational Masterclass. Recently, I was talking to Dave and he mentioned he was doing a new workshop with another past guest and friend, Kersten Luts, who was on the show for the episode on Creative Portraits and Headshots. He calls this workshop the "Lofoten Islands Viking Photography Workshop", but it's a lot more than that. It's a portrait and landscape hybrid photography workshop deep within the Arctic Circle. There will be a Viking, epic landscapes, rugged mountains, majestic fjords, beautiful reindeer, world-renowned food, traditional red cabins, dancing aurora, and Dave and Kersten as your photo guides. I have to admit, I REALLY want to do this workshop, and I even have had other friends of mine tell me they've already signed up. Not sure I can swing it, since I already have a big vacation planned this year, but yeah, I am looking at it. Dave and Kersten were kind enough to share a discount code for you, so you can take 5% ($250) off when booking with DAVE5. The mantra Dave lives by is ‘once in a lifetime as often as you can' and so far, that's working out pretty well Join renowned travel photographer Dave Williams and me as we chat about photographing deep within the arctic circle, and his workshop in Lofoten, Norway, on this Behind the Shot. Connect with Dave Website: idavewilliams.com Instagram: @idavewilliams Facebook: @idavewilliams Twitter: @idavewilliams YouTube: @idavewilliams Dave's Workshop with Kersten Luts Lofoten Islands Viking Photography Workshop: idavewilliams.com Dave's Due North Series YouTube.com KelbyOne Dave Williams on KelbyOne Dave's Aurora Book Amazon: The Complete Aurora Guide: for Travelers and Photographers Dave on DIY Photography diyphotography.net Dave's Photographer Pick Kersten Luts: kerstenluts.com | @kerstenluts

Jasin Boland is a global motion picture stills photographer who works on massive action franchises, such as the Matrix, Bond, and Bourne. Ron Henry of BlackRapid talks with Jasin Boland about the dangers of photographing action movies, whether to use long or wide lenses, the beauty of imperfections, how enthusiasts are the heart of photography, and more.  BlackRapid – https://www.blackrapidmedia.com Jasin Boland Website – https://jasinboland.com Jasin Boland Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jasinboland/ Jasin Boland YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/c/JasinBoland/featured  

Travis “TravieTrav” Ellison is more than “just a photographer.” He is a caring, passionate, hardworking soul with a positive outlook on life and opportunity. After graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) with a B.S. in Mass Communications, Broadcast Journalism, he took the next 5 years working full-time in the National Football League (NFL) with the Seattle Seahawks (1) and Minnesota Vikings (4). During that time period Travis gained experience in multiple rolls including public relations, video, photography and marketing. He has also continued to explore freelance opportunities like working with media outlets such as MyMindOnSports/FocusTV, Made For The W (Formerly WNBAKicks), Overtime, Refresh Music Group, MarsReel and more. He is currently working as a full time entrepreneur through his production company Travis Ellison Productions, LLC. Travis rediscovered his love for photography through his love for music when he purchased his first DSLR camera in 2013 with the initial intent of creating music videos and conducting photoshoots to support his music career as a singer/songwriter. After transferring to VCU in Richmond, VA, he hit the ground running, honing in on opportunities surrounding all things sports and entertainment related. Since 2013 Travis has covered 4 NFL Pro Bowls, 2 WNBA Drafts (5 Seasons), 2020 and 2021 Big Ten Basketball Championships, 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four, 2017 & 2018 X Games Minneapolis, 2017 NCAA Women's Basketball Elite 8, Broccoli City Music Festival (16′, 17′, 18′), 2016 Bumbershoot (Seattle, WA), 2015 UCI Road World Championships, 2014 Women's Basketball Team USA and much more.

If you've been watching the show for a while then you may have seen the "Aurora and the Night Sky" episode with Dave Williams. Dave is a travel photographer, based out of London, and one of the most adventurous people I know. More on that in a minute. I met Dave by chance a few years ago at Photoshop World. I was interviewing people in a hallway when I asked two people walking by if I could ask them some questions (they kindly said yes). What I didn't realize at the time is that it was Dave Williams and Sian Elizabeth. Before this chance meeting I was aware of Dave Williams, due to his work with KelbyOne, but I really didn't know it was him when I asked for that interview, until noticed his instructor badge. Since that time I have gotten to know Dave a bit better, and have even had the pleasure of hanging out with him at a Platypod dinner. He is one of the most knowledgable guys in the business, and yet one of the most humble. Dave's mantra is, ‘lend me your eyes and I'll show you what I see'.  I like that saying, and it sums up his work well. Dave's images take you places, and make you feel like you're there, and that work has been featured in publications and campaigns for clients including Time, National Geographic, Forbes, Boeing, Huawei, Microsoft, Triumph, Conde Nast, and Shell to name a few. He also works closely with several companies within the photography and travel industries, including Platypod, Wandrd, Litra, Drobo, Blackrapid, Passion Passport, and Lonely Planet. You can find Dave's tutorials and writings in various places, and I have the links below, but many will know him the same way I did, his classes at KelbyOne, along with his writings for Photoshop User Magazine and ScottKelby.com, and through Photoshop World. He also writes writes journalistic and inspirational articles for DIY Photography. Since that last episode, Dave's life has changed a bit. He now lives in a van he calls "Kofifernweh", and this is not a 'normal' van. Seriously, this thing is insane - you can read about it here, and take a tour of it here. While living in this van, Dave is traveling, and photographing, and writing, and doing a cool new series called Due North. Due North is a series documenting his winter mission to hit as many Nordic countries as possible. You get to follow along with Dave as he drives through some of the most photographic landscapes in the world. You can catch the show over on his YouTube channel. I'm so glad Dave has found the time to come back on the show, and for this episode we will be talking about his image of the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct. This location, and the old trains that travel it, has been seen in four Harry Potter movies, The Crown, and in many other shows and movies. Join traveling photographer Dave Williams and me as we chat about his life in a van, and as we discuss his image of the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, on this episode of Behind the Shot. Connect with Dave Website: idavewilliams.com Facebook: @idavewilliams Twitter: @idavewilliams Instagram: @idavewilliams YouTube: @idavewilliams Dave's Due North Series YouTube.com KelbyOne Dave Williams on KelbyOne Dave's Aurora Book Amazon: The Complete Aurora Guide: for Travelers and Photographers Dave on DIY Photography diyphotography.net Dave's Photographer Pick Kersten Luts: kerstenluts.com Sian Elizabeth (Mentioned during the show) Portfolio: sianelizabeth.co.uk

Bry Cox is a Gold Medalist out of 25,000 international photographers, has owned a studio in Utah for over 25 years. He teaches workshops throughout the US and abroad, is an Adobe Software Evangelist, is a PPA Master/Craftsman about 13 times over. Ron Henry and Bry Cox talk creativity, style, adding emotion to images, commercial photography, adapting during Covid, and motorcycles.  BlackRapid – https://www.blackrapidmedia.com Bry's Portrait Site – https://BryCox.com Bry's Commercial Site – https://BryCoxPro.com Bry's Training Site – https://BryCoxWorkshops.com Instagram – https://Instagram.com/BryCoxStudio

Mike Ridinger has been a full time photographer for over 35 years and is based in Lewiston, Idaho. He has spoken at PPA Imaging, SYNC, After Dark, Light Pro Expo, and several state affiliates. Mike (or Dinger as he is known) has a knack for teaching in a way that is easy to understand and is a popular instructor everywhere he goes. Mike has 2 sons, Keaton and Cade. He received his PPA Craftsman Degree in 2014.

Rock photographer, Robert Knight, creator of "Brotherhood Of The Guitar," and featured in the rock documentary, "Rock Prophesies," talks with Ron Henry of BlackRapid Podcast. They chat about picking up Led Zeppelin from the Hawaii airport, photographing various rock stars, positive thinking, synchronicity, and removing the noise from thoughts and moving forward with intention.  https://www.blackrapidmedia.com https://www.knightbilhamphoto.com http://brotherhoodoftheguitar.com

Mark Doyle is a concert and music photographer. He's photographed Metallica, Iron Maiden, Rush, Alice in Chains, Kiss, Phil Collins, Billy Joel, Elvis Costello, Jennifer Lopez, Bon Jovi among many others. He's currently the house photographer for the Manhattan Center / Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC.  In this podcast Mark and Ron talk about music photography during the Covid shutdown.  https://www.blackrapidmedia.com Instagram – instagram.com/photosbydoyle Facebook – facebook.com/photosbydoyle  Website – markdoylephoto.com

Koury Angelo is an award-winning Rock & Roll and celebrity portrait photographer based in Los Angeles, California. Koury's work has been featured on the covers of Billboard, People, The Hollywood Reporter and more. His other clients include Apple, Rolling Stone, Red Bull, Netflix, Hilton, AMEX, Spotify, Converse, Adidas, Bacardi, Bud Light, Calvin Klein, Chevy and Facebook, to name a few. https://www.blackrapidmedia.com Koury's Spotlight on BlackRapid https://www.blackrapid.com/blackrapid-guest-post-by-koury-angelo-photography/ Koury's Website https://www.kouryangelo.com/ Instagram @kouryangelo Facebook @kouryangelophotography

Joe Endy is a 56 year old photographer from Pennsylvania who got into photography after back problems and surgery. Since then he's become a prolific wildlife photographer. In this episode, Joe talks about photographing Bald Eagles at the Conowingo Dam in Maryland, along with his creative process, and how he's able to create images with his spine injury.  https://www.blackrapidmedia.com Follow Joe Endy Website –joeendy.wixsite.com/photography Instagram – instagram.com/photos_by_joe_endy Facebook – facebook.com/photosbyjoeendy

Musician, motorcyclist, and filmmaker William “Billy” McCarthy talks with BlackRapid's founder, Ron Henry. From his Winnebago studio, Ron Henry interviews artists about their creative process and journey. https://www.blackrapidmedia.com Follow Billy McCarthy Website – https://www.williammccarthy.org Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/thewilliammccarthy/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/williamjmccarthy/

Henry Diltz and his friend Rich Horowitz together own the Morrison Hotel Gallery, a fine art music photography art gallery with locations in New York, Maui, Los Angeles, and online. From his Winnebago studio, Ron Henry interviews artists about their creative process and journey. https://www.blackrapidmedia.com Follow Henry Diltz & Rich Horowitz Photography Website – HenryDiltz.com Gallery Website – MorrisonHotelGallery.com Henry Diltz Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/henrydiltz/ Morrison Hotel Gallery Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/morrisonhotelgallery/ Original Podcast with Ron Henry, Henry Diltz, and Rich Horowitz

Hopper Stone is a movie stills photographer known for photographing movies like "Captain Phillips," “Ghostbusters”, “Hidden Figures”, and TV shows like "Modern Family." He's also a professional voice actor for audio books. From his Winnebago studio, Ron Henry interviews artists about their creative process and journey. https://www.blackrapidmedia.com Follow Hopper Stone Website – stonefoto.com Instagram – @hopper_stone Black Rapid Spotlight on Hopper Stone – https://www.blackrapid.com/blackrapid-spotlight-hopper-stone/ 

Egyszer csak odaült az asztalunkhoz és ha már ott volt akkor beszélgettünk vele: Orbán Domonkos akivel a fotós létről beszélgettünk jellemzően. Bence táskát vett a szebbik felének. Aztán belemerültünk a témába és Doma elővette: Fujifilm X-T3 ő az új szerelme ami miatt otthagyta a Canon rendszerét na meg persze az egészsége miatt. Ágival háborúztak, hogy ki legyen a fotós mert fotósként fotóst találni az esküvőre az a kihívás és nem a záridő megválasztása. Gergő megörült, hogy az Instax printer akcióban van, viszket is neki. Neked milyen színű van avagy fontos-e fényképezőgép színe? Doma beszlengült: a Fuji játékváltó lett neki és próbál leszokni az esküvői fotózásról. Első élmények: fókuszálás vagy de becsülettel és középre! Vallási kérdések a MILC-ek világában a Sony vs. Fujifilm. Antenna elmondja miért döntött a Fujifilm X100T mellett. Miután megbeszéltük a Fuji témakört következzen Doma önéletrajba melyben nem csak az az érdekes, hogy fotós hanem hogy Zeneakadémiát végzett és mindeféle szuper kórusban énekel. A kreatív alkotás is munka, sokszor nagyon kemény és ehhez kell profinak lenni. Doma egyetlen táskával tud melóba járni, sőt ez a táska lényegében a mindennapi táskája. Minden fotós félelme a gyorsan merülő akkumulátorok de szerencsére már profi szinten se kell rettegni a MILC akksi időtől. Amit Doma a fotósiskolában tanult: látásmód és szemlélet. A kontrasztok inspirációja a fotózásban. Az analóg fotózás újra kézben Mamiya filmes szerkezet amire meglepően igény is van rá a piacon. Most is megállapítottuk, hogy a legjobb fényképezőgép ami mindig ott van nálad, fotós is ha úgy van akkor iPhone-al fotóz. Mit csinál a fotós munka közben, főleg aki embereket szeret fotózni és mitől lesz jó egy kép. Egy szuper ötlet az ifjú pároknak esküvőre: avagy csináltassál magadról paravánt. Mit lógassál és mivel BlackRapid és Peak Design megoldások a fényképezőgép akasztására. Majd megtudjuk mi az a portré és mi a riport fotó. Doma szívcsakrája: London ahol nem csak fotózni szokott hanem feltöltődni. Nyüzsgő nagyváros könyebbé teszi-e a fotós életét mert több az inger és mindig van téma. Backup fontossága: Google Drive szinkron a félelmetes szám: 18 terra GDPR mindenütt Szolgáltatás a fotózás mellé: nem csak lefotóznak hanem gondozzák is az adataidat és ha úgy van akkor újra megveheted mert vigyáznak rá. Esküvői tapasztalatok: a húslevesre is rá lehet unni. Ha meghívnál minket egy kávéra: Patreon támogatás

Episode 195 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. Download MP3 -  Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, email or RSS! Featured: Photographer Giulio Sciorio In This Episode If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us. Show Opener: Photographer Giulio Sciorio opens the show. Thanks Giulio! Sponsors: - Get 10% off your order at MeFOTO.com, Tenba.com, KupoGrip.com and StellaProLights.com using code PetaPixel. - Get FreshBooks cloud accounting free for 30 days by entering PetaPixel in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" section at FreshBooks.com/PetaPixel Stories: Rumors that Canon's 85mm f/1.4L IS and three other lenses are dropping soon. (#) Do your cameras and lenses need a puffy jacket? (#) Lightroom Mobile gets help new features and overhauls. (#) Blackrapid introduces a new strap...for your smartphone. (#) 3 Legged Thing introduces a new L-bracket...and why you need one. (#) Items that can easily take out your camera drone. (#) Outtake Connect With Us Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community. We’d love to answer your question on the show. Leave us an audio question through our voicemail widget, comment below or via social media. But audio questions are awesome! You can also cut a show opener for us to play on the show! As an example: “Hi, this is Matt Smith with Double Heart Photography in Chicago, Illinois, and you’re listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast with Sharky James!”

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, Mitch Matthews talks with Ron Henry, founder of the premier brand and multi-million dollar company BlackRapid. Ron spent over 10 years as a photographer before he took the risk and invented and patented an entirely new type of camera strap. He launched BlackRapid and it has now become known for its great products and for a culture that cultivates growth, creativity, and innovation. Listen To The Podcast: There's a reasonable risk is scary… It's because there's no guarantee how things will turn out.   My next guest on DREAM THINK DO, Ron Henry, is familiar with risk. After 10 years as a successful wedding photographer in the Seattle-area, he decided he wanted more out of life.  So he started to pursue an idea and he invented and patented a new camera strap. Less than 10 years later, that one idea has grown into the multi-million dollar company BlackRapid, which is now known as the world's premier brand for camera straps. The risk clearly paid off. In our conversation, Ron talks about those early years of what pushed him to take that leap when he already had a successful career.   Plus, we dig into the importance of starting right where you are.  And… we discuss how he started small and kept pushing forward. That part of the conversation is TOTALLY worth it… but wait there's more! A bonus aspect of this interview is when we start to talk about creating a business culture that works.    Ron obviously values people and he's taken specific steps to cultivate an environment that inspires innovation, loyalty and full engagement - both internally and externally.   Listen to this episode for inspiration as Ron talks about the importance of timing in achieving big dreams and being able to create a life you love.   In this episode, you will… Be inspired to start on your dream regardless of where you are Learn why taking the risk to pursue your dream is worth it Gain insight into how what you think either creates or limits your success Learn how to create a workplace culture that people love   Episode Resources BlackRapid MitchMatthews.com/129 DREAM. THINK. DO.

John Keatley stops by the studio again this time to promote his upcoming workshop "Survival Guide: Teaching Artist's to Thrive in Unfamiliar Terrority". Listen in to get a flavor of the workshop and also get a short history on Keatley's career.  keatleyphoto.com/survival-guide/

The legendary Steve Manning, filling in for Ron Henry, sits down with MLS Seattle Sounders centerback Zach Scott and BlackRapid Ambassador Jim Bennett. Zach discusses growing up in Hawaii, how he started playing soccer and his successful 2014 season. Jim talks about his interesting family roots, music photography and his approach to capturing images on the sidelines. Most importantly though, our guest host reminisces about dressing up in an eagle suit and crashing the party. 

Dawn Wells, an actress famous for playing Mary Ann Summers from Gilligan's Island joins us for a 20 min cruise and what a pleasure it was! She is traveling around the U.S. promoting her new book, What Would Mary Ann Do? (which we highly recommend everyone going out a grabbing from a local bookstore). Her perspective on today's culture compared to how she grew up was fascinating and her energy was refreshing.  More about the book: As the sweet, polite, and thoughtful Mary Ann Summers from Kansas in the hit series Gilligan’s Island, Dawn Wells created an unforgettable and beloved character that still connects with people fifty years from the show’s debut in 1964. As the “good girl” among the group of castaways on a tiny island, she was often positioned against the glamorous and exotic Ginger Grant, played by Tina Louise, prompting many to ask: Are you a Ginger or a Mary Ann?Part self-help, part memoir, and part humor—with a little classic TV nostalgia for good measure—What Would Mary Ann Do? contains twelve chapters on everything from how Mary Ann would respond to changes in today’s culture to addressing issues confronting single women and mothers. Anecdotal sidebars also describe fascinating facts and compelling memories from the show, as well as some trivia questions to challenge fans and followers. Illustrated with photographs from Wells’s private collection, this book provides inspiring lessons from TV’s favorite good girl.

BlackRapid Radio welcomes Seattle filmmakers, Alder Sherwood and Jeremiah Kaynor of Corvus Eye Productions ("The Divine Marigold's", "All My President's", "Timetravel_o"). Their new project "Do You Shift?" is a documentary film that is seeking "Shapeshifters" in countries and cultures throughout the world. The documentary will explore many aspects of Shapeshifting in history, mythology and pop culture through interviews with people who experience shapeshifting today.

Emree’s inspiration is heavily drawn from her northwest background, her passion for health and fitness, and fusing the gap between her love of the outdoors and urban lifestyle. Emree strives to write about the things that are hard to talk about, as the voice of a reflection, or justification. In 2013 Emree signed on with Undeniable Management formed by Robert Knight, Paul Stepanek and Patrick Clifford. She currently splits her time between Nashville, Seattle, and LA as she continues to write and record new material for her album. In this episode you will get an inside to how Nashville works and some spur of the moment live performances by Emree!       

Tony is a third generation photographer it is in his viking blood. He grew up in the studio, his first job was in the studio and now he is 40 and he owns the studio. He lays his hat down in Spokane, WA with his incredible family and his talented studio crew. His bread and butter is product, real estate, and food photography. In addition to being behind the camera he also teaches workshops in the winter and is a staff writer for the photography blog Fstoppers. Check out his site and his work and follow him on all the social platforms!  

Blackrapid's founder Ron Henry faced a hard truth late 2013 when he was diagnosed with Cancer.  This is about his journey through the process from start to finish. He kept it private for almost a year and this is the first time he has gone public. This is Part 2 which explains the whole radiation process.   "This may have been one of the hardest things in my life that I have had to deal with. I want to thank the team of doctors at the UW Hospital in Seattle who worked with us and the loving support of friends and family, I couldn't have done this with out you".     -Ron

Blackrapid's founder Ron Henry faced a hard truth late 2013 when he was diagnosed with Cancer.  This is about his journey through the process from start to finish. He kept it private for almost a year and this is the first time he has gone public. This is Part 1 which takes us from diagnosis to post surgery.   Notes from Ron: "In the mirror of the hospital's waiting room.. I see an old lady sitting in a wheel chair, her daughter waits with her. I see the sadness of the caregiving daughter who has taken her mothers sickly energy and begins to look similar in body posture and frumpiness of not caring anymore. Her life was to keep her mother alive.  It was pretty much silent as they sat together with no conversation except for when the daughter wanted to go to the rest room and leave her for a minute. She told her three times I will be back you'll be ok. Then she left and was back as if she hurried her break not to be gone long. Her mother sat silent when she returned as if she really never knew her daughter left.  I see myself in the mirror with dated floral furniture and a 20 year old photo of Seattle as if this was to keep my spirits high and my mind off of this why i was there -  I can smell the dying mother from the far corner of the room where I stood. I was hoping soon she would be wheeled away to see the doctor so I can take a normal breath again. This is not me in the mirror I manifest cool things and great adventures. I have no more holes in my belt to cinch it any tighter. This is a day to be in the sun that shines through the dirty 18th floor window with its grand view of the city. I have my dog that brings me happiness staying with a friend in Bellevue so I can talk about how to beat this thing. I feel this is not me- this is not my story. When i finally wrap my head around this - It will not be the end - it will be a chapter and short chapter at best."

WE ARE BACK and what a trip we had. First we made our way to Poland where we stayed in Warsaw followed by Krakow before flying to Germany for Photokina 2014. Poland was a personal trip where we toured the Warsaw Ghettos and got educated on so many different aspects of WWII. We also used the time in Warsaw to do a hands on with the Nikon D810. There were so many people and street performers out that it made for great street photography. As another part to the personal journey we went and toured Auschwitz which was a profound experience. My goal was not to take pictures but the few images I did capture really told a very somber story.  Next up was Krakow for the evening where the TINDER scene was off the hook. I have never seen so many good looking girls as I swiped right and rarely left. And for the record I did not meet any of them thank you very much. We did run into one pretty scary issue on our way to Germany. Our flight from Krakow to Germany was CANCELED at the last min leaving us stranded for 8 hours in Krakow. But it also lead to one of the most stressful and funny stories of the entire trip. Hear that story at 41:11 to laugh your ass off. Photokina 2014 – Photokina happens ever two years and this year we were able to make the trip thanks to BlackRapid. Without BlackRapid being the sponsor we probably would not have been able to bring you the coverage that we were able to. My goal with the show was to bring you one solid piece of content opposed to chopping it up into 20 videos. Our show recap can be seen below in one consumable video, enjoy.

I love when I ask for solid questions and you guys deliver them for the flying solo potion of the show!!!!  We are prepping to hit head to Poland And Germany thanks to BlackRapid who has sponsored the trip.   I hope to be announcing some meet ups in Poland and Germany shortly.  We probably won’t be doing mobile RAWtalks from those ares just yet but a fun hangout will be just as fun.    Stephens Photo News like always is filled with ZERO disruptions and zero singing.  If you believe that I have a bride I would like to sell you.     We wrap up this weeks show with solid solid flying solo questions as well as Top 5’s that you guys submitted.  Keep an eye out for when I request the flying solo questions come in.      Thanks to RODE Microphones, Atomos, AllensCamera.com and all the sponsors on the Wheel Of Fro!!!!

Ron welcomes back legendary rock photographer Robert M. Knight for an update on his Brotherhood of The Guitar - now backed by Steve Vai, Orianthi, and more. He also introduces young upcoming artists Caspian Coberly, Austin Cass, and Amanda Hardy to discuss what it takes to make it in today's music business, and the source of inspiration. Check it out!

Ron invites wedding photographers and Get Hitched Give Hope charity members Barbie Hull & Kimberly person to discuss this oustanding organization. Get Hitched Give Hope organizes wedding planning events and services that donate money to fund the final wishes and dreams of the terminally ill and their families. The organization has funded dreams like second honeymoons, weddings, and even puppies! Learn more at gethitchedgivehope.com

Guest host Alan Lawrence invites friends and fellow photographers Gretchen and Chris to review some great Holiday gift ideas including Think Tank's new TurnStyle bags.

Ron welcomes Leah Warshawski and Todd Soliday, professional filmmakers of the critically acclaimed documentary "Finding Hillywood". They discuss the secrets of the festival circuit, where they've won countless awards and praise for this inspirational film about how making movies can help to heal even the deepest wounds in war torn Rwanda. They share their insights on film, world travel, and the beauty of storytelling.

The tides were turned and I was the guest on the BlackRapid Podcast a few weeks back in Seattle.  Let me explain why you are hearing this interview this week.   Stephen and I were up in NYC at the Photo show filming on the show floor on Thursday and I was back up there on Saturday.  We wanted to put together a special podcast from the photo show in NYC.  So what is happening is Stephen is editing together the best interviews and clips from our filming and we will have a special podcast next week.  We will be back around the poker table to discuss the fans we met, gear we saw and the fun times we had.  I hope you enjoy this little role reversal this week.   Please support AllensCamera.com as they have been behind me since day one.  If you are looking for anything NIKOK new or used please give them a chance.

If you know photos, you know Fro. Find out how he got started, and what made his brand of blog/ videos/ reviews SO popular! Jared Polin (aka Fro) is an accomplished photographer whose work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Spin Magazine and countless other international publications. In 2010, Jared launched FroKnowsPhoto.com, a fun and informative website for photographers that provides guidance in the art, process, equipment and experience of capturing moments in photos. In addition to being an avid BlackRapid user, he always shoots RAW.

Pulitzer Prize winning documentary photographer and multimedia storyteller Deanne Fitzmaurice joins us for an in-depth look at her methods, her experience, and how she approaches her subjects. She's also joined by Dan Holmes to discuss their recent work for the upcoming documentary "Shifting Ground", a story of the slums of Africa. Deanne is a regular contributor to Sports Illustrated, ESPN Magazine, TIME,  Newsweek, and The Economist as well as numerous other publications.

Ron invites multi-talented photographer, organizer, founder of the Seattle Photography Club , and workshop speaker Alan Lawrence to talk about his approach to photography. He also fills us in on Seattle events including his BlackRapid workshop on October 12, 2013 - and gives tips on how to get your wife to stop the car so you can capture three goats in Iceland! alanlawrencephotography.com 

Ron invites BlackRapid sponsored Olympic Ski Jump hopefulls and special guest Bill Kerig Director of "Ready To Fly" and Rally Me to talk about the struggle to get women's ski jumping into the Olympics, Rally Me crowd funding, and how to get that perfect jump.

Ron welcomes back BlackRapid's very own favorite video guy, Dan Holmes. He discusses the beauty and dangers while filming the upcoming documentary "Shifting Ground", a look into the lives of three women through the lens of three directors. 

Award winning portrait photographer Anita Nowacka shares her experience at a recent National Geographic workshop in Wyoming. She shares tips on high speed focus, shooting cowboys, and how to motivate at 4am. 

Talented Seattle singer/ songwriter Naomi Wachira discusses growing up in Kenya, the inspiration for her amazing music, and gives BlackRapid video guy Dan Holmes tips on travelling in Nairobi. Her debut EP "African Girl" is now available on iTunes.

Celebration! Photo Exhibit, Opening June 20th Ron invites friend, former BlackRapid Social Queen, and successful commercial/ wedding photographer LaRae Lobdell to talk about her latest exhibition "Celebration!" showing at Seattle's ACT Theatre. The complete exhibit is 200+ pieces from her 16-month personal project which changed the visual marketing landscape of Seattle theatre. They also discuss how to approach people, LaRae's journey from weddings to commercial photography, and dog bowls! Celebration! Tickets > Photosister.com

BlackRapid Studios has the great pleasure of showing a weekend-long exhibit of John Lennon's original artwork, June 7 - 9. Ron welcomes curators and super nice guys, Rich Horowitz & Paul Jillson to talk about this one-of-a-kind exhibition; how they got involved, and how art, photography, and music has shaped their lives. lennonart.com morrisonhotelgallery.com

Ron welcomes the Executive Director of Youth In Focus, a Seattle-based youth photography program that promotes education, community, and self-worth. For over 20 years, Youth In Focus has taught and inspired students to explore creative media including black & white film photography, developing, digital photography, and post processing. Learn more about this great non-profit at: http://youthinfocus.org

Ron welcomes director of the critically acclaimed wind surfing documentary "Children of the Wind". Daphne shares her insights on film festivals, independent distribution, and capturing inspiring cinematic stories.

From streets of Cambodia to the glaciers of Antarctica, M&M photo tours provides one of the best options for all-inclusive photo tours of the world. Ron invites founders Mike Gulbraa and Ken Wright to share some of their experiences and travels abroad on their breathtaking one-of-a-kind scenic tours. mmphototours.com

Motion picture stills photographer Jasin Boland has captured world famous poster images for Hollywood blockbusters such as The Matrix, Bourne Identity, and Mission Impossible. Hear Jasin tell you first hand how he gets the shots, gets the jobs, and what makes him just about the coolest guy in the biz. Also tune in for TONS of great tech tips for shoot action photos!

Media Queen Susie fills in and talks with no  nonsense photo gear blogger and published photographer Ron Martinsen about his photography and his wildly popular site that informs buyers and can save you millions in gear expense. Wanna learn how to get the best gear AND work on zero sleep? Tune in!

After shooting weddings for over 17 years, Chris Becker has made a career out of making great work and developing great relationships. Now with [b]-School, a photog community website dedicated to uniting and educating shooters of all types, Becker is forging a new tool to building your community and promoting your business.

Ron talks with Shoot Sac's leading lady about her startup experience, making your marketing work, secrets of production, and how to get your ideas off the ground! ​This is a must listen for any aspiring business owner!

Ron talks with musician, composer, friend, and director of BlackRapid Music, Bradley Laina about his experience in the music biz, exciting music projects, and the future of BlackRapid Media. What's it like to sing a STYX song in front of 500 people while a contortionist performs next to you? Find out here!

Ron welcomes Emmy Winning video journalist, filmmaker, and entrepenuer Michael Artsis. Recently nominated again for his NY Post piece "Portraits of WTC Bravery", Michael  is also an avid BlackRapid user! Ron discusses his work, love of documentary styles, and distribution. W/ special guest Daphne Schmon, director of "Children of the Wind"

From a broken home and out of work, singer-songwriter Justin Goff's incredible voice and inspiring story will move you. While walking through Guitar Center in Seattle, Ron discovered an amazing talent with a story of staying positive through the toughest times. Featuring a live in - studio performance of an original song.

Ron talks with master landscape photographer Dan Ballard about his dangerous world travels, his techniques, workshops, and getting held at gunpoint! Dan Ballard is an internationally known travel and landscape photographer from Colorado. His images take you on a visual journey to some of the world’s most beautiful and far-reaching corners. Dan has visited nearly 50 countries on five continents around the globe, and his work has attracted the attention and praise of some of the biggest names and companies in the photo industry. Dan’s images have been on display around the U.S. in museums and galleries, and he has sold images to clients around the globe, including The National Geographic Society. He is proud to be on the Zenfolio Pro Team, and to have strong working relationships with the most trusted names in photography, including SanDisk, ThinkTank Photo, LEE Filters and Really Right Stuff. His images have been published in magazines and calendars, and he has won or been a finalist in numerous prestigious competitions. Large, framed prints of his western work can be found at gift and furniture stores around the country. Dan’s image ”Let ‘er Fly” was recently featured in a Smithsonian Channel episode on what makes an award-winning image.

Ron talks with talented portrait, wedding and commercial photographer Savanah Kent about the challenges of shooting high fashion in 18" of snowfall! Crazy!with special guest Anita Nowacka.

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