Podcasts about film photography

When it comes to his iconic street portraits, Jamel Shabazz is all about building relationships and spreading joy. Yet, beyond the rich tapestry created with both the neighbors and strangers, friends and rivals he's encountered across New York's five boroughs, Jamel's most meaningful role might be that of a street teacher, touching the lives of the people in front of his lens and inviting them to mark their place in history. In today's podcast, we learn from the master while tracing his career path, from early observational learning at the side of his father—a professional photographer in his own right—to his first street portraits of classmates and friends. Jamel also shares how his singular vision was shaped by outside forces, including three years overseas in the Army and 20 years as a New York City corrections officer.  Incredibly, Jamel was able to take his camera along inside, and he describes the fine line he walked in our chat. “So, it was illegal,” he admits, “but I was known to have done it throughout my entire career. As time went on, I became known as that photographer within the department that photographed everybody. You know, the brass, the officers. And I gave everybody the photographs. So, yes, I killed them with kindness.” Guest: Jamel Shabazz Guest Bio: Jamel Shabazz is a documentary, fashion, and street photographer from Brooklyn, who has spent more than four decades capturing the cultural shifts and struggles of New York City through iconic photographs. His pictures have been exhibited worldwide, are permanently housed in prestigious institutions, and currently featured in nine monographs, along with more than three dozen other photo books. A recipient of the 2018 Gordon Parks Award and the Gordon Parks Foundation/Steidl book prize in 2022, Jamel is also dedicated to education, having instructed young students through programs at the Studio Museum in Harlem, the Schomburg Center, and the Bronx Museum. As a member of the Kamoinge photo collective and a board member of En Foco, Jamel's artistic mission remains centered on preserving urban history and culture through powerful, intimate portraits.   Stay Connected: Jamel Shabazz Website Jamel Shabazz Instagram Jamel Shabazz Facebook Jamel Shabazz Wikipedia Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens

In this special Rock is Lit episode—available exclusively on ⁠YouTube⁠—legendary rock and film photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker joins Christy to talk about her novel, ‘Lenswoman in Love', a love story steeped in the sights and sounds of the 1960s and 1970s music and film scenes. Kim shares behind-the-scenes stories of working with a young Cameron Crowe and shooting icons like Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Gram Parsons, and Jim Morrison. She also discusses what it was like to be a film set still photographer on classics like John Carpenter's ‘Halloween' and TV shows like 'Cheers' and 'Family Ties'. As a bonus, Kim walks us through a visual slideshow of her iconic photography that inspired moments in her novel. This is a rare, can't-miss episode best experienced with your eyes and ears. WATCH HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMiLtXU71l8   For Kim's full bio, see her website. LINKS: Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Goodpods: ⁠⁠https://goodpods.com/podcasts/rock-is-lit-212451⁠⁠ Leave a rating and comment for Rock is Lit on Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rock-is-lit/id1642987350⁠⁠ Kim Gottlieb-Walker's website: ⁠⁠http://lenswoman.com/⁠⁠ Kim on Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/KimGottliebWalker⁠⁠ Lens Woman in Love Facebook page: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/938323581755313⁠⁠ Kim on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kimgottliebwalker/⁠⁠ Kim on Bluesky: ⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/kimgottliebwalker.bsky.social⁠⁠ Rock is Lit on Instagram & Bluesky: @rockislitpodcast Christy Alexander Hallberg on Instagram and YouTube: @christyhallberg Christy Alexander Hallberg on Facebook: @ChristyAlexanderHallberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we discuss Wendy's unique journey into film photography, her love for color, and her distinct style characterized by experimental techniques such as film soup and double exposures. Based in Maui, Wendy specializes in capturing the joyful moments of families, often incorporating a dreamy, colorful look in her work. She shares insights on how she cultivated her aesthetic, the influence of her adaptability and intuitive approach, and the therapeutic aspects of focusing on joy and beauty through her lens. Wendy also touches on her recent endeavors, including personal exploration of slower photography techniques and her continued passion for creative experimentation.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:18 Wendy's Photography Journey01:47 Developing a Unique Style03:06 Experimental Techniques and Toy Cameras07:09 Client Expectations and Intuitive Shooting08:58 Balancing Art and Client Needs12:36 Adapting and Embracing Mistakes20:11 Capturing Joy and Emotion26:10 Therapeutic Aspects of Photography28:31 Reflecting on Personal Loss Through Photography30:29 The Joy of Color in Art and Photography31:28 Memories and Visuals: Capturing Emotions33:08 Finding Inspiration and Joy in Photography36:11 Balancing Life and Photography38:42 Exploring New Techniques and Creative Growth40:24 The Impact of Photography on Life48:47 Upcoming Plans and Final ThoughtsYou can find more about Wendy and her photography here:Wendy Laurel WebsiteWendy Laurel Instagram You can follow along with the podcast and Allison Jacobs on Instagram.

Hi everyone! Today I had the honor of chatting with the incredibly talented Autumn Jordan—a New York and Vermont-based film and Super8 photographer with over 15 years of experience. Autumn shares her creative journey, from long hours in the college darkroom to becoming a sought-after wedding photographer known for her emotionally rich, film-first approach. We dive deep into the art and technical side of film photography—discussing hybrid workflows, the importance of building strong relationships with pro labs, and her favorite film cameras (including some dream gear). Meet Autumn: Autumn Jordan is a photographer based in New York and Vermont, working primarily on film and Super8, traveling worldwide. Through her 15 years of experience, Autumn has honed her craft with a delicate intensity—capturing the quiet moments that matter, and the memories that will stretch across generations. An artist first and foremost, her photos spotlight the intangible magic of being alive and the tender warmth of connection. Autumn graduated from Bennington College with a BFA in Film Photography in 2014, and her heart has grown with the medium since she picked up her first film camera over a decade ago.   Want to learn more from Autumn? Subscribe to Summer School to get access to her class + an exclusive podcast episode, and so much more amazing content. Subscribe here   Connect with Autumn: Instagram: @atmnjrdn Website: autumn-jordan.com Connect with Me:   Subscribe to our emails for updates on all things Summer School! SUBSCRIBE HERE Show Notes: the-summerschool.com Instagram: @summergrace.photo  @the_summerschool   Shop My Products: Become a Member of Summer School My Summer Grace x G-Presets (discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL) My Pricing Guide

What's it like to Photograph the Streets for half a century?

Sometimes everything looks fine on the outside—but inside, you're quietly unraveling. In this honest episode, we're opening up about the failures we haven't shared before: the lost files, the launches that flopped, the career pivots, and the quiet self-doubt that creeps in when life feels good… but your mind won't let you enjoy it.We're sharing what it's really like to come back from a setback—how to rebuild your confidence, reframe the story you're telling yourself, and give yourself compassion in the process. If you're sitting in the messy middle or healing from something that didn't go to plan, you are so not alone. This is your reminder that failure doesn't mean the end—it might just be the beginning of something better. In between a big decision? Need advice? Drop a voice message and we'll answer it live on the podcast. Or submit a written question here if voice notes aren't your thing. //@inbetween.pod//@astridjohanaphoto//@alexisteichmiller

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#548 Dave Mihaly is a passionate advocate of film photography who shares his journey of transforming personal loss into a therapeutic creative outlet. He recounts experiencing a turning point in 2000 following his mother's death, which highlighted for him the importance of photographing loved ones and turned photography into a personal therapy. Despite starting with analog film photography during an era when digital was emerging, Dave explains how the tactile nature and the anticipation of film photography continue to captivate him. KEY TOPICS COVEREDTherapeutic Role of Photography - Dave shares how photography became a means to cope with grief, helping him process emotions and find a creative outlet during difficult times.From Grief to Passion - Dave's initial drive to capture family memories evolves into an artistic passion fueled by the characteristics and challenges of film photography.Embracing Accessibility in Photography - Dave advocates for an enjoyable and accessible approach to photography, favoring spontaneity and creativity over technical perfection.IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS & CONCEPTSFilm Photography: A process that involves capturing images using a camera with film rather than a digital sensor; Dave appreciates it for its tactile nature and unique aesthetic. Zone Focus: A technique used with cameras that have no autofocus capability, requiring the photographer to manually estimate the focus distance.DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONSHow can photography serve as a therapeutic tool in dealing with personal loss or trauma?What are the pros and cons of film versus digital photography in your personal experience or observation?RESOURCES:Follow Dave Mihaly on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theoldcameraguy/Check out The Old Camera Guy on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@theoldcameraguyDownload your free copy of 46 Creative Photo Ideas to Get You Out of a Rutat https://creativeimageideas.com/ Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

#544 Angela Shae is a Wedding photographer turned social media expert. She discusses her early interest in photography, the pressure she felt to pursue a more traditional career, and her eventual decision to follow her passion. She candidly reflects on the difficulties she faced due to lacking technical knowledge initially and the pivotal moments that led her to mastery and success in the industry. The conversation delves into her transition from photography to creating "Social Templates," her innovative solution for helping photographers manage social media more efficiently while reflecting on the balance between personal life and professional pursuits.KEY TOPICS COVEREDAngela's Journey into Photography - Angela describes her spontaneous decision to pursue photography over a traditional career in the medical field. She outlines the challenges of initially lacking technical skills and how mentorship and practical experience helped her overcome this.Navigating Parenthood and Professional Life - Angela shares her struggle to balance being a young mother of two while maintaining a thriving photography business, highlighting the pressures and strategies she employed to manage both roles.Social Media Strategy and Reels - The episode culminates in Angela detailing her creation of "Social Templates" to assist photographers in navigating social media trends, particularly focusing on the value of Instagram Reels for reaching a broader audience.IMPORTANT DEFINITIONS & CONCEPTSSocial Templates: A tool created by Angela to streamline the process of creating engaging social media content, particularly Instagram Reels, ensuring photographers can maintain a consistent online presence.DISCUSSION & REFLECTION QUESTIONSHow can photographers find a balance between following their passion and meeting practical life obligations?What are the potential pitfalls of turning a passion into a profession, and how can one mitigate them?In what ways can social media tools like Social Templates help streamline photographers' marketing efforts?RESOURCES:Grab a free month of Social Templates with Code BPP - https://beginnerphotopod.com/reelsFollow Angela Shae on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/angelashae_/Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

It's been a minute, but we are back!  We had the pleasure of recording this epsiode with Nate and Lucinda back on Halloween last year. It was nice to catch up with our friends and fellow Film Photography Power Couple and see what they have been up to.  Be sure to give Nate and Lucinda a follow on Instagram. Nate - https://www.instagram.com/nate.ography/ Lucinda - https://www.instagram.com/lucindaguarderas/ --------------------------------------------------- If you enjoyed this episode please consider becoming a guest sponsor! Visit our Patreon for more details.  https://www.patreon.com/phxfilmrevival Don't forget to follow us on our socials!

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.

We sit down with another talented Photographer, Clayton Sharp! If the name rings a bell, Clayton is the second half of the latest podcast to hit the Film Photography sphere, Joe & Clayton Start A Film Photography Podcast. Join Bill and Alex as they sit down with Clayton to discuss Nikon, large format, large-scale development, and a love of Chicago and Winter. Plus, all the interesting things are done in a large format using direct positive paper. In 2024 and more recently in January, Hurricanes and Wildfires directly affected tens of thousands of Americans; among them, we're sure are listeners of this podcast and members of the film podcasting community—the floods in North Carolina and, more recently, the fires in California. The fires and floods have destroyed thousands of homes, including that of Gabe Sachs, one of the hosts of the smash-hit podcast I Dream of Cameras. And displaced the guys behind Joe & Clayton Start and Film Photography Podcast. If you can, please consider donating to the American Red Cross and under "I Want to Support" select Disaster Relief. If you want to follow along with the Joe & Clayton Start a Film Photography Podcast You can: Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joe-and-clayton-make-a-film-photography-podcast/id1761165698 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_and_c_start_a_podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claytonsharpphoto/

#539 In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Bryan Caporicci, a seasoned wedding photographer who blends business acumen with artistic passion. Bryan shares insights into navigating the photography landscape by focusing on foundational skills, emphasizing patience, and finding personal joy in photography. He highlights the importance of technical mastery before creative exploration and the value of building meaningful connections.THE BIG IDEAS Master the Basics: Understand your camera settings thoroughly before diving into complex photography scenarios. A solid foundation sets the stage for creativity. Practice Under Pressure: Learn to operate your camera instinctively in high-pressure situations. This skill is invaluable, particularly in fast-paced environments like weddings.Slow Down for Success: Embrace a patient approach to photography and avoid rushing through your learning process. Long-term success is built gradually.Embrace Creativity: Once technical mastery is second nature, focus on capturing moments, emotions, and stories that resonate and tell a unique narrative.PHOTOGRAPHY ACTION PLANEnhance Technical Confidence: Spend an hour each day practicing different camera settings until they become second nature. Conduct small self-assigned projects focusing on low-light and fast-paced scenarios.Develop Real-World Experience: Volunteer as a second shooter for a local event photographer to gain experience. Shadow a professional to learn the dynamics of different shoot environments. Build a Portfolio of Experiences: Select 5 personal favorite photos that highlight varied skills like lighting, composition, and emotion. Create a physical or digital album and update it monthly to track progress.Connect with Professional Circles: Attend local photography meet-ups to network and seek mentorship. Practice engaging with other photographers through collaborative projects or photo walks.Explore Personal Creativity: Dedicate time each week to a creative project that pushes your boundaries. Experiment with different genres of photography to discover new inspirations.RESOURCES:Visit Bryan Caporicci's Website - https://www.bcapphoto.com/Follow Bryan Caporicci on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bcapphoto/Learn What Camera Settings to Use in our free guide!https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Sign up for your free CloudSpot Account today at www.DeliverPhotos.comConnect with Raymond! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Get your Photo Questions Answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

In this episode of the ROCC Pod, we sit down with Amy Claeys, owner of Daisy Blue Photography, to discuss her journey into wedding photography, her unique approach to capturing special moments, and how she ensures a stress-free experience for her clients.Amy shares that her love for photography started with a simple point-and-shoot camera after the birth of her first child in 2001. As she honed her skills, she eventually found herself photographing bands and later, somewhat reluctantly, shooting her first wedding in 2010. That experience sparked a passion, leading her to pursue wedding photography full-time in 2015. Today, she focuses solely on weddings, providing couples with a highly personalized experience from start to finish.One of the standout aspects of Amy's business is her incredibly fast turnaround time. She provides a preview gallery of 25–30 images by the Monday after the wedding, with the full gallery delivered within 30 days. Unlike many photographers who simply send a link, she personally walks her clients through their photos and helps design their wedding albums, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable process.Beyond digital photography, Amy also offers a rare and artistic service—handmade film prints developed in a traditional darkroom. This process, which involves physically developing and printing images, provides couples with a timeless keepsake unlike anything in the digital age.Amy explains that her role on a wedding day extends far beyond just taking pictures. She often acts as a problem solver, a calming presence, and even a "protector" for brides who might need a discreet way to step away from stressful situations. Whether it's whisking a bride away from an overbearing relative or making sure the timeline stays on track, Amy ensures the day runs smoothly.We also learn about Amy's ties to the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, which she joined nearly a decade ago. She credits the Chamber for helping her grow her business and loves supporting fellow members, even collaborating with Quix Chocolate in Ferndale to create custom-branded treats for her clients.The conversation wraps up with Amy emphasizing the importance of communication—both in life and in business. Being able to listen, understand, and express oneself effectively can make all the difference in personal and professional relationships.For those interested in Amy's work, she can be found at daisybluephoto.com and on social media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daisybluephoto/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daisybluephotoBook: Detroit Modern on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Detroit-Modern-1935-1985-Peter-Forguson/dp/1736273132Photostock Festival in Cross Village Michigan: https://www.photostockfest.com/ Learn more about the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce: https://www.royaloakchamber.com/Connect with our hosts:Jon Gay from JAG in Detroit Podcasts - http://www.jagindetroit.com/Lisa Bibbee from Century 21 Northland - http://soldbylisab.com/

Gareth and Ted chat about the UK Government compelling Apple to give access to their encryption, Meta torrenting ebooks, Coolermaster unleashing the Masterhub, Windows 98, AOL Desktop, film photography and Ted's take on the Marshall Monitor III. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss Direct Download | iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify  Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK Feedback, Fallout and Contributions @martemiranda1171 I got this recommended by YouTube hahaha 1:05:41 Simon Bates has Given Windows The Boot! After listening with interest to your tales of tinkering with Linux, and as Windows was getting on my tits, I decided to give Linux a try. I used a piece of software on a USB called Ventoy. It allows you to put as many ISO files on a USB as you want without committing to any one operating system. I tried about 5 live Distros over the course of a week. It really is a tinkering dream. Distro-hopping is so addictive. It's like setting up a new phone then changing it again! I couldn't believe how advanced Linux has become. In the end I opted for Bazzite which is based on Fedora but geared towards gamers as I have a big Steam library. Every game just works as soon as downloaded. As Gareth said, there seems to be a decent software store with everything you need - and it all just works. Thanks guys for giving me a little nudge. Looking forward to your Linux special. News UK government demands Apple backdoor to encrypted cloud data Meta torrented over 81.7TB of pirated books to train AI, authors say Coolermaster Masterhub - Kickstarter Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Windows 98 SE AOL Desktop Gold is a thing! Film Photography - is it coming back like Vinyl LPs? Gen Z in China. If so, a good time to buy a cheap-but-great used film camera? Marshall Monitor III Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted Raspberry Pi 500 Tapo Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring - £8.99 Anker Prime 250W Desk Charger 6-Port GaN Charging Station, 2.26" LCD Display and Smart Control Dial - £139.99 from £169.99 UGREEN USB C Charger 100W - £32.49 New Amazon Kindle Scribe (64 GB) Includes Premium Pen – Jade Metallic 16% off, £359 from £429 WD_BLACK SN770 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD - £97.18 Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 Portable Bluetooth Keyboard With Built-in Cover, Pale Grey (only), first reduction to £65.35 from £79.99 since launch eufy by Anker, Lumi Stick-On Night Light, Warm White LED - £14.99 Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3402VA 14.0" 2.8K 90Hz Touchscreen Intel i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB, Windows 11 40% off, £599 from £999 Main Show URL: http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact:: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | Blusky | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's Amazon YouTube: Tech Addicts

On this episode of Until You Make It, Frank takes us behind the scenes of working as an assistant camera in New York City, sharing his unique experiences on a range of productions, including the hit show "Severance". We also explore Frank's passion for shooting on film, diving into the unique differences from shooting digital. Whether you're a film enthusiast, aspiring AC, or curious about the industry, Frank's insights offer a fascinating look into the art and technical skill of creating images. 0:00 - Intro 5:35 - How we met Frank 15:37 - Working with film cameras 38:22 - Frank is a Union Camera Assistant! 46:52 - Working on "Escape from Dannemora" 56:06 - Someone stole the Arri cameras 01:00:56 - Working on "Severance" 01:06:54 - How do you move up in production world? 01:09:45 - 1st AC requires insane knowledge! 01:15:20 - Everyone on a set is talented 01:22:51 - Director stories 01:24:52 - Beard talk 01:29:44 - Sushi talk 01:39:47 - Mike's audition 01:41:15 - Sopranos 01:46:04 - Frank's advice from his career path 01:59:12 - GAME SEGMENT: Debate Stage 02:09:51 - Quickfire Round 02:17:20 - Outro

The End of Film Photography? Maybe. Probably not. Also, I talk about The Brutalist and how saying it was shot on film is ensuring that no one watches it. And no one cares if your photos are shot on film or not either. Double Negative Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublenegative4real⁠ Subscribe to the Double Negative Dispatch: https://doublenegativedispatch.substack.com Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/willmalone/⁠ Polaroid Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/everydayinstant/⁠ Website: ⁠https://willmalone.com⁠ Thanks for listening!

#531 In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Matthew Jordan Smith, a renowned celebrity fashion and beauty photographer. Matthew shares his inspiring journey, from his initial spark of passion ignited by his father, to working with some of the biggest names in Hollywood. He emphasizes the importance of persistence, preparation, and developing a unique vision.THE BIG IDEASPersist Through Challenges: Learning photography is a marathon, not a sprint. Continuous practice and perseverance lead to progress and success.Prepare Meticulously: Visualization and preparation are key. Develop storyboards or vision boards to communicate your ideas clearly to clients and team members.Embrace Your Unique Vision: Identify what you love in life and let that passion drive your creativity. Your unique perspective is what sets you apart.Value Continuous Learning: Never stop learning, whether it's about lighting techniques or new trends. Knowledge and skill refinement keep your work relevant and captivating.PHOTOGRAPHY ACTION PLANVisual Storyboarding: Create a vision board using images from magazines, Pinterest, or your previous work that reflects the mood and style you want to achieve. Share your storyboard with peers or mentors to get feedback before your actual shoot.Lighting Practice: Use a simple lamp to practice different lighting techniques, experimenting with angles and light intensity. Capture the same subject under various lighting conditions to understand how light direction and quality impact your photos.Portfolio Development: Curate a collection of your best work in a digital portfolio, focusing on a consistent theme or style. Update your portfolio regularly, replacing outdated images with your latest and best work.Networking and Learning: Join photography forums, social media groups, or local clubs to connect with other photographers and exchange feedback. Attend photography workshops or webinars to continuously improve your skills and stay updated on industry trends.Client Communication: Draft a clear project brief outlining your vision, the shoot's purpose, and key details to share with your client. Follow up with clients post-shoot to get feedback and ensure their expectations were met, reinforcing professional relationships.RESOURCES:Visit Matthew Jordan Smith's Website - https://www.matthewjordansmith.com/Follow Matthew Jordan Smith on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matthewjordansmith/Take the 2025 BPP Listener Survey and help me to create the resources that will help you grow as a photographer in 2025!https://beginnerphotopod.com/surveyConnect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Allan Weitz had little idea of the grand photographic adventures in store when he signed on as host of the B&H Photography Podcast shortly before the show's debut in October 2015. As a self-described big mouth, and with more than 40 years as a working pro fueling his curiosity about all things photographic, Allan quickly honed his chops to become the voice of the show. Today's episode marks a crossroads, as Allan passes his hosting mic to the show's incoming host, Derek Fahsbender, producer and host of the B&H Event Space. During a lively chat, we celebrate Allan's long and successful career, both on assignment and at the helm of the podcast, with some never before told stories and audio clips from memorable interactions with guests. A few of the many topics we cover include, how a kid from Sheepshead Bay made a name for himself photographing classic yachts, the ways in which Allan's time behind a New Jersey deli counter enhanced his ability to engage with people on a human level—among other benefits to career reinvention—and how his shift into podcasting taught him to use his voice as an instrument. As Allan aptly summarized for attendees of the podcast team's 2018 presentation of Podcasting 101: “It's not always what you say, but how you say it.” Guest: Allan Weitz Episode Timeline  3:38: Allan's B&H Event Space segment from Podcasting 101. 8:35: The back story to Allan's one-word podcast intro “Greetings!” 10:44: Allan's chat with digital camera inventor Steve Sasson about their shared Brooklyn roots.  13:56: Allan's hosting skills as a court jester—or Tummler in Yiddish. 16:12: Gear talk, and a clip from Allan's chat with Bellamy Hunt of The Japan Camera Hunter. 21:19: Allan waxes poetic about his love for the Hasselblad Superwide, plus his early adoption of digital gear.  28:24: Branching out from commercial assignments to tech writing and other things. 38:18: Episode break 39:27: Memorable stories and life lessons from Allan's assignment career. 44:22: Allan's entrée to the world of yachting photography and portfolio tips. 50:44: Allan's career evolution in the rarified 1980s photography landscape. 57:31: The art of the interview and the value of collaboration among the podcast team.  59:53: Getting beyond difficult pictures during an interview with Bruce Gilden  1:03:50: Upcoming plans and Allan's Kodachrome book project. 1:10:31: Allan offers listeners his Tusen Takks for their trust in his time behind the mic.  Guest Bio: Allan Weitz started taking pictures when digital meant doing something with your fingers. A graduate of New York City's High School of Art and Design and the School of Visual Arts, Allan is the founding host of the B&H Photography Podcast, one of the highest-rated photography podcasts in Apple's Creative Arts category.  For more than 50 years, Allan's photographs have graced the covers and inside pages of dozens of publications, including New York magazine, Esquire, GQ, Yachting, and Nautical Quarterly. Many of these images have won him awards from the New York, Philadelphia, and New Jersey Art Directors Clubs, the Graphic Artists Guild, Art Direction Magazine, Print, and Graphis, among others.  More recently, Allan has had great success exhibiting—and winning awards for—his photos as fine art prints, as well as dabbling with artificial intelligence using the traditional photos from his vast image library as source material.  Stay Connected: Allan Weitz Website: https://www.allanweitz.com/ Allan Weitz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allanweitz/ Allan Weitz articles on the B&H Explora Blog: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/users/allan-weitz Podcasting 101 with the B&H Photography Podcast Team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd2KDaNSjGI Steve Sasson Podcast Episode: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/invention-of-digital-camera Japan Camera Hunter Podcast Episode: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/podcast-the-japan-camera-hunter Graham Nash Podcast Episode: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/graham-nash-ace-photographer-digital-printing-pioneer-music-legend-the-bh Bruce Gilden Podcast Episode: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/closer-look-bruce-gilden End Credits: Founding Host: Allan Weitz Incoming Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens

Send us your thoughts! For today's episode, I'm talking with Lissa Watson. Lissa is a fine art photography living in North Carolina who has refined her voice and style through traveling and capturing places she loves. She uses film cameras as her primary tool and strives to shoot from the heart so her love for the places she visits shines through in her work.  You can purchase her prints in vintage frames on her website and follow along with her journey on Instagram. You can find all the information on her photography and fine art prints below! Lissa Watson's WebsiteLissa Watson's Instagram You can follow along with the podcast and Allison Jacobs on Instagram.

Top shot © Ron Tarver Cowboy lore has deep roots in American culture. Yet, black cowboys have lived pretty much under the radar until recently, when songs by pop culture icons Lil Nas X and Beyoncé went viral and catapulted the black western aesthetic into the limelight. In today's show, we're getting the inside scoop from two photographers who've been fully immersed in these vibrant communities since long before they became a top fashion trend. Separated by a generation in age and with pictures spanning from film to digital, we follow Ron Tarver and Ivan McClellan from their early years in Oklahoma and Kansas, to the urban stables of Northern Philadelphia, the legendary Roy LeBlanc Rodeo in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and beyond. Listen in and discover how the popularity of a single newspaper assignment led Ron to the pages of National Geographic and a career defining body of work. In a similar manner, Ivan's hunch to act on a chance invitation morphed into a passion project that reconnected him to his midwestern roots and ultimately expanded his role from photographer to that of an entrepreneur and rodeo boss.  Ever wonder about the funding and stamina required to compete as a rodeo athlete? We take that bull by the horns at the end of the show. Guests: Ron Tarver & Ivan McClellan Episode Timeline: 4:09: Ron Tarver and Ivan McClellan's early memories of cowboy culture during their respective youths in Kansas City and Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. 9:19: Ron's early story for the Philadelphia Inquirer and his subsequent documentation of black cowboy culture. 15:06: The camera gear and film stock Ron used for his pictures, plus digitizing analog slides using a digital camera, macro lens and bellows system. 20:15: Technical limitations Ron faced when shooting film, and his editing process when working with National Geographic. 23:19: Ivan's start as a designer, his introduction to photography and the world of black cowboys, and his shooting process at the rodeo. 33:40: The dominance of women within black rodeos, a female horse whisperer, and tips for photographing horses in a rodeo context. 44:34: Episode Break 45:35: The journey behind our guest's respective books, and Ron's collaboration with a noted editor to create The Long Ride Home. 51:19: The back story to Ivan's book—from a self-published Kickstarter release to the editor he worked with to get Eight Seconds published by Damiani. 57:10: Ivan and Ron discuss each other's finished book projects, questions about model releases, plus the current hunger for black cowboy culture.  1:05:23: Ivan's work to promote black rodeo athletes and the economics of competing in this arena. 1:10:39: How Ivan's life has changed since founding the Eight Seconds rodeo in Portland, Oregon. 1:16:04: The impact of Ivan's work on the lives of rodeo athletes, and the maximum number of bulls a rodeo athlete can ride in a single day.  Guest Bios: Ron Tarver was born and raised in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, and is now based outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During 32 years as a staffer at The Philadelphia Inquirer, he was nominated for three Pulitzer's and shared the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for public service, in addition to many other accolades. Tarver's photographs have been exhibited internationally. His pictures can be found in private, corporate, and museum collections, and have appeared in major publications both in print and online.  In 2004, he co-authored the book We Were There: Voices of African American Veterans, published by Harper Collins, accompanied by a traveling exhibition. A recipient of a 2021 Guggenheim Fellowship and a 2001 Pew Fellowship in the Arts, Tarver has also received funding from the NEA, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and an Independence Foundation Fellowship.  He currently serves as Associate Professor of Art at Swarthmore College. His book, The Long Ride Home: Black Cowboys in America was released by George F Thompson Publishers in September. Ivan McClellan is a photojournalist and designer originally from Kansas City, Missouri. These days he calls Portland, Oregon home.  His work reveals marginalized aspects of black culture, challenging broad assumptions and myths about racial identity in America.  His project Eight Seconds, focuses on elevating narratives about American Black cowboys, and transforming the culture of the American West by ‘re-centering' black women and men back as an integral part of our historical narrative.  After initially self-publishing his photos in book form, Eight Seconds: Black Rodeo Culture was released by Damiani books in April 2024. The winner of the 2022 Getty Inclusion grant, McClellan's photos have been presented in and collected by Museums and cultural spaces across the United States. His work has also been featured in ESPN: The Undefeated and Fast Company.  As an experience designer for Adobe Lightroom, he has led projects for Nike, Adidas, Disney, and the U.S. National Soccer Team. And most recently, he founded the Eight Seconds Rodeo in 2023. Stay Connected: Ron Tarver Website: https://www.rontarverphotographs.net/ Ron Tarver Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rontarver/ Ron Tarver Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Tarver Ron Tarver The Long Ride Home book:  http://www.gftbooks.com/books_Tarver.html Ivan McClellan Website: https://eightsecs.com/ Ivan McClellan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eightsecs/ Ivan McClellan / 8 Seconds Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/eightsecs Ivan McClellan at Damiani Books: https://www.damianibooks.com/en/collections/mcclellan-ivan End Credits: Host: Allan Weitz Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens

Brandon discusses his introduction to Leica cameras through his photographer friends, including Devin Allen and Omar Z. Robles. He describes his initial fatigue with photography and how shooting with medium format film and the Fuji X-Pro3 helped him reconnect with the art form. He then details his experience with the Leica Q2 and M11, emphasizing the intentional and in-depth experience these cameras provided. He reflects on the importance of making deliberate choices when capturing images and how Leica cameras revived his passion for photography as an art form. Show Clip from The Paris Chong Show with Brandon Ruffin https://youtu.be/ZptDCMfNp4M https://www.theparischongshow.com

A group of local photographers is helping the community learn about film photography. And they have a new, permanent home in St. John's to develop their photos. Johnny Lush is with DarkNL Community Darkroom and joined us in studio this morning to talk about it.

Photographers have a magical ability to transport us to hidden worlds, giving us intimate access to facets of society that would otherwise go unnoticed. Above photograph © Marcela Taboada In today's podcast, we sit down with Mexican photographer Marcela Taboada, whose long-term documentary projects offer revealing glimpses into underrecognized communities, for Picturing World Cultures. Combining a passion for making pictures that let her “see backstage,” with a knack for “knocking doors” and the tenacity to win over resistant subjects, Marcela gained rare access to photograph the daily lives of Mexico's cloistered nuns. Follow her painstaking process and learn the secret to her acceptance as the nuns' photography godmother during our chat.     We also discuss her series “Women of Clay,” documenting the enterprising women of a Mixtec village, who singlehandedly rebuilt their homes after an earthquake using Adobe bricks and a process taught by a Mexican architect. Along the way, Marcela shares insights about the challenges of pursuing a photography career as a single mother with young children and reveals the lessons she learned from seeing aspects of her own story reflected in the lives of her subjects.  If you haven't already listened, check out all the episodes of our Picturing World Cultures podcast series here. Guest: Marcela Taboada Episode Timeline: 2:21: Marcela's process in making pictures that let her “see backstage.”  5:15: A childhood memory and her fascination with viewing the stars from an observatory built by her great uncle.  10:16: Marcela's introduction to cameras and the darkroom by photographing family trips. 13:24: University studies and a photo series inspired by her great aunt entering a Mexican nursing home.  18:13: Marcela's photo gear and juggling her early photo career while raising two children as a single mother. 22:52: Marcela's photo series Women of Clay, about a community of enterprising women who rebuilt their homes after an earthquake. 35:19: Episode Break 36:30: Marcela's project Consecrated, and some background on Catholic monasteries in Mexico. 43:46: The seven orders of Mexican cloistered nuns, Marcela's long process to gain access to photograph, and the miracle that finally convinced the nuns to let her in. 53:51: Marcela's role as photography godmother for the Conceptionist order, and her approach to photographing the lives of the nuns. 1:00:38: The decision to photograph in color with a lightweight Sony RX camera for quiet operation and a contemporary look.  1:02:31: The nuns' reaction to Marcela's pictures and the ways in which they've adapted to 21st century life. 1:08:09: Marcela Taboada answers our PWC Visual Questionnaire. Guest Bio: Marcela Taboada is a freelance photographer based in Oaxaca, Mexico since 1986. After initial studies in graphic design, she became drawn to photographing diverse communities for long-term stories that let her see backstage. Marcela has received both national and international accolades, including a Hasselblad Foundation scholarship, a National Geographic All Roads Photography Award, and Mexico's most prestigious art grant, the National System of Art Creators Award, which she received twice. Her photographs have been featured in solo and group exhibitions within Mexico and the United States, Europe, and Asia. Marcela has taught photography at universities, in high schools and in specialized workshops. Additionally, for 16 years she served as producer for American photographer Mary Ellen Mark's Annual Oaxaca Photo Workshops.  Stay Connected: Marcela Taboada Website: https://www.marcelataboada.com/ Marcela Taboada's National Geographic story: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/photo-story-consecrated-mexico-monasteries/ End Credits: Senior Creative Producer & Host: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Theme Music: Gabriel Richards Executive Producer: Richard Stevens

What is the role of landscape photography in a post-industrial world? In today's podcast, we consider some possibilities in a chat with Jade Doskow, current photographer in residence for Staten Island's Freshkills Park, and Cal Flyn author of the book Islands of Abandonment. Above image: © Jade Doskow While our two guests work in different disciplines, which leads to divergent approaches to the pictures they make, their shared purpose tells similar stories. Among the topics we discuss are a distinction between romantic landscapes of the past and a more ambivalent attitude to the subject today, and a photographer's responsibility to make pictures that go beyond merely decorative intent. You'll also discover how dedication to a fine art passion project can lead to career advancement through paid assignments. Join us for this fascinating discussion about recording the gradual process between post-industrial decay and engineered regeneration, or other states of rewilding Guests: Jade Doskow & Cal Flyn For more information on our guests and the gear they use, see: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/reclaiming-a-natural-landscape-with-jade-doskow-cal-flyn Stay Connected: Jade Doskow Website: https://jadedoskowphotography.com/  Jade Doskow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j_doskow/ Jade Doskow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jade.doskow/ Jade Doskow at Freshkills Park: https://freshkillspark.org/os-art/jadedoskow Jade Doskow Lost Utopias Documentary: https://www.philipshane.com/lost-utopias Jade Doskow Urban Omnibus Project: https://urbanomnibus.net/2022/11/extra-terrestrial Cal Flyn Website: https://www.calflyn.com/Cal Flyn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calflyn/ Cal Flyn Linktree: https://linktr.ee/calflynCal Flyn Islands of Abandonment: https://linktr.ee/IslandsofAbandonment

In this episode, we welcome Jose Villa, arguably the most influential wedding photographers of our time. With over 20 years in the industry, Jose's journey has been about more than just taking photos—it's been about building a legacy. From his early days charging $400 for weddings to now capturing million-dollar events around the globe, Jose opens up about the power of client relationships, mastering the art of film in a digital age, and the discipline it takes to succeed in an industry fueled by creativity and pressure. Hear how he navigates the expectations of high-profile clients, the role of humility and discipline in his career, and why he believes in lifting others within the industry. This conversation is a must-listen for photographers and creatives looking to make their mark with integrity and passion.

In today's podcast, we sit down with Mark Leong, a fifth-generation Chinese-American photographer, for Picturing World Cultures. Above photograph © Mark Leong From his arrival in 1980s Beijing on a one-year travel fellowship, to his decision to live and work there long-term over the following decades, we follow Mark's path from his ancestral village to the Beijing art scene, and beyond. He walks us through his experiences in documenting the massive cultural shifts as Chinese society transitioned from uniformity and limited choice to a realm of consumerism and increasing globalization. We also discuss Mark's long-term photographic project featuring China's Post-90's generation, the young adults born under the country's one-child policy. As Mark points out toward the end of our chat, “What's interesting to me about this generation I'm photographing is that they have this kind of creativity, and they have the resources to use this creativity to make something.” If you haven't already listened, check out all the episodes of our Picturing World Cultures podcast series here. Guest: Mark Leong For more information about our guest and the gear he uses, see: https:/www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/picturing-world-cultures-mark-leong-china Stay Connected: Mark Leong Website: https://www.markleongphotography.com/ Mark Leong on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markleongphotography/ Mark Leong on Redux Website: https://reduxpictures.com/artist/mark-leong Mark Leong's book China Obscura: https://www.amazon.com/China-Obscura-Mark-Leong/dp/0811844617 Mark Leong's Award from Center: https://centersantafe.org/comingofage

Send us a textIn this compelling episode of the SheClicks Women in Photography Podcast, Angela Nicholson talks with photographer Roman Manfredi, whose work shines a light on underrepresented communities through the art of film photography. With a career that initially began at 16 as a darkroom assistant, but with many years away from the industry, Roman has developed a unique, impactful style that focuses on marginalised voices, particularly within working-class and LGBTQ+ communities. Their project We/Us, which portrays the butch and stud lesbian community in the UK, emerged from Roman's realisation of the lack of British representation of these identities. Now archived in the Bishopsgate Institute, We/Us is a significant contribution to preserving LGBTQ+ narratives for future generations.Throughout the episode, Roman shares how film photography is not only their chosen medium but also a powerful tool for activism. Roman explains their choice of film as a conscious decision to embrace authenticity and imperfection, giving each photograph a rawness that digital media struggles to replicate. For Roman, film is not just a nostalgic art form; it's a way to slow down, connect deeply with each subject and tell stories that capture genuine moments and emotions. This method fosters a slower, more intentional approach to photography that aligns with Roman's mission to document the real, often unseen lives of individuals and communities.Roman also discusses their latest project, Fair Play, a documentary series capturing the women's and non-binary development and reserve teams of the Clapton Community Football Club. This project, like much of their work, is an honest portrayal of strength and camaraderie within community sports. Roman's dedication to preserving authenticity is apparent as they discuss the challenges and joys of capturing the essence of each subject, choosing black-and-white film to highlight the depth and grit of their experiences.Whether you're a seasoned photographer or new to the art, this episode offers an inspiring look at how photography can amplify voices and document stories often left untold. Roman's passion for film, their commitment to representation and their deep connection to visual storytelling make this a must-listen episode for anyone interested in the power of photography to drive social change.TakeawaysThe transition from digital to film photography was a significant turning point for RomanThe constraints of film photography can foster a deeper connection to the work.The project *We/Us* was born out of a need for representation in the queer communityIt's  important to archive work for future generationsSupport and mentorship can play a crucial role in their creative journey.Opportunities like the 70:15:40 project can be transformative.Aspiring photographers should apply for as many opportunities as possibleCreative themes can develop organically from personal experiencesImposter syndrome is common but can be an opportunity for growthBuilding connections with subjects is crucial for impactful photography Connect with RomanWebsiteInstagramMPBThis podcast is supported by MPB, the world's largest platform for used photography and videography kit. MPB has transformed the way people buy, sell and trade equipment, making photography more accessible, affordable and sustainable. MPB is proud to partner with SheClicks to help support women photographers and their work.Support the show

Join us as we chat with the charismatic Aaron Brown, whose skateboarding photography defined the Australian scene throughout the 90s and beyond. Discover how Aaron's early skateboarding roots continue to influence his artistic vision, and why he remains devoted to the depth and tonal richness of film photography despite the lure of digital.Aaron takes us on a nostalgic ride through the skateboarding communities of Sydney's North West, celebrating the camaraderie and creative sparks that shaped his career. He reflects on the evolution of skate photography, contrasting the technical challenges of film with the convenience of digital formats. He reminisces about iconic magazines and photographers who inspired his unique style, how he was able to generate a liveable income from shooting skate photos alone, working for mainstream media companies, and the creative projects he has invested in since. From capturing legendary skaters like Matt Mumford to winning unexpected photography awards, Aaron's stories are a testament to the unpredictable yet rewarding nature of life and art. Shoutout to this week's guest co-host Jim Turvey!Enjoy,ShanTHT gets by with a little help from these friends...(Intro) Music by Def Wish Cast.Song: ForeverAlbum: The Evolution Machinewww.defwishcast.com.auhttps://defwishcastofficial.bandcamp.com/BREATHEEZE - Breathe Better. Breathe Easy. Breathe Right.(Click here for 15% off)Or Coupon Code: THTTired and frustrated by blocked airways? Picture the freedom of easy breathing and unlock your full potential with our nasal strips and mouth tape!INDOSOLE - Sustainable footwear Code: THT(15% discount shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Sandals made from recycled Tyres. Timeless footwear for the conscious consumer.KRUSH ORGANICS - CBD oils and topicalsCode: THT(Get a HUGE 40% Discount...shipping is WORLDWIDE and fast).Purveyors of the finest CBD oils and topicals. I think long and hard about who I want to be affiliated with. Do the research yourself, the health benefits of CBD are unquestionable. It's done so much for me, especially during times of stress and anxiety, it's improved the quality of my sleep and sped up my recovery-time post workouts, surfs and skates... and it's all natural.Breatheeze - Breathe Right!Breathe Better. Breathe Easy. Breathe Right. (Click here for 15% off) Or use Coupon Code: THT at checkout!Support the showBecome a SUBSCRIBER of THT. Only pay what you feel the show is worth to you!Follow on Instagram: @terriblehappytalksCheckout the website: terriblehappytalks.com

In this episode, Jared is joined by a very special guest where they chat about traveling with photo gear, film photography, "surprise & delight" deliverables & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 124!

It's Q&A time! I'm diving into some of your most-asked questions and sharing updates on life, business, and photography. From balancing a busy wedding season while preparing for maternity leave to my go-to photography gear, I'm answering it all. I'll cover everything from how to gracefully decline a booking, what I pack in my camera bag, pricing film packages, and even how I plan to navigate work-life balance once the baby arrives. Whether you're a seasoned photographer or just starting out, there's something here for everyone! Tune in for some candid insights and practical advice.   Connect with Me Online: Show Notes: summergracephoto.com Instagram: @summergrace.photo   Shop My Products: My Summer Grace x G-Presets (discount code: SUMMERSCHOOL) My Pricing Guide Get 30% off Honeybook

When you get given a camera to take photos for someone, you probably smash that button and take loads, and hope one of them is decent. First Up's Leonard Powell went to find out why people are returning to analog.

In this episode, we explored the joys and challenges of using "shitty" or outdated tools in creative work. We discussed how embracing less efficient methods and older technologies, from film cameras to typewriters to VHS tapes, can lead to unique results and greater artistic fulfillment, even if the process is slower. While recognizing that digital tools offer speed and precision, we argued that working with constraints and imperfections can spark new ideas and help us develop our own creative voice.We also examined the role of productivity in creative work and life. We acknowledged the cultural pressures to prioritize output and efficiency above all else. However, we proposed that an excessive focus on short-term productivity can lead to burnout and limit creative growth in the long run. Instead, we advocated for balancing disciplined work with experimentation and play, trusting that this approach can sustain creativity and satisfaction over a lifetime. Ultimately, we encouraged listeners to critically examine their metrics for success and consider optimizing for personal fulfillment, even if it means taking the scenic route. -Ai If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a rating and/or a review. We read and appreciate all of them. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in the next episode. Links To Everything: Video Version of The Podcast: https://geni.us/StudioSessionsYT Matt's YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/MatthewOBrienYT Matt's 2nd Channel: https://geni.us/PhotoVideosYT Alex's YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/AlexCarterYT Matt's Instagram: https://geni.us/MatthewIG Alex's Instagram: https://geni.us/AlexIG

On this episode Mandy (@mandyleft) talks with Nico (@thatonenico) about teaching film photography.    The conversation begins with Nico talking about his experience working in a film lab and how answering questions from lab customers sparked his interest in education. They then talked about teaching young photographers. Nico shared insights on some of their reactions to film from point and shoots, pinhole, medium format, instant and with developing and printing.   Mandy asked Nico about his personal experience with photography, particularly in traveling with film. They talked about the future of film and some of the benefits as a medium since so much of it involves hands on experience and working with older mechanical equipment.    Finally they introduced a fun new segment.   OnlyFilms on IG: @onlyfilmsproject 

In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Ryan Tolbert, an expert in film photography and owner of The Boutique Film Lab, who simplifies the transition from digital to analog. Ryan shares his journey from hobbyist to business owner, emphasizing the beauty and imperfect charm of film. He offers practical advice on starting with point-and-shoot cameras, understanding film characteristics, and developing your own film. Ryan encourages you to embrace film's unique aesthetic and simplicity, start with accessible gear, and experiment with different films to discover what works for you. THE BIG IDEASStart Simple: Begin with automatic point-and-shoot cameras to eliminate complexity and focus on composition and creativity.Learn to Love Imperfection: Film photography's unique charm lies in its imperfections; embrace these as part of your creative journey.Explore Different Films: Different film stocks offer varied aesthetics; experiment to find your preference and broaden your visual style.Understand Film's Latitudes: Film offers more latitude for overexposure but struggles with underexposed shadows; learn to expose correctly.PHOTOGRAPHY ACTION PLANChoose Your First Film Camera: Research and purchase a simple point-and-shoot camera like the Olympus XA2. Look for reliable sources such as KEH or eBay, ensuring the seller is trusted.Experiment with Film Stocks: Buy a variety of film stocks like Kodak Gold 200 and Fuji Superior 400 to see which you prefer. Take notes on the characteristics of each film to understand their strengths and weaknesses.Practice Correct Exposure: Use the sunny 16 rule to practice exposing your film correctly in natural light conditions. Overexpose by one stop to avoid losing details in shadows, especially with consumer film stock.Learn Film Development: Try developing black and white film at home to grasp the basic process. Send your color film to a lab and compare the quality of basic and premium scans.Build Your Kit: Start with a prime lens like a 50mm or 35mm to enhance your skills with a fixed focal length. Gradually expand your lens collection based on the types of photography that interest you.RESOURCES:Learn more about the Boutique Film Lab - https://www.boutiquefilmlab.com/Follow the Boutique Film Lab on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/boutiquefilmlab/Watch the Free Maximizing Mini Sessions Video training and start earning money with your camera!https://beginnerphotopod.com/minis Build Your Dream Photography Business and Keep More of the Money You Earn with CloudSpot Studio.And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost!Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

Lenworth “Joonbug” McIntosh is a Visual Artist based in Los Angeles, California. His Jamaican roots loom large throughout his work and find reflection across his creative wheelhouse, which includes Illustration, Painting and Film-Photography. An avid collector of images, Lenworth considers the preservation of archives an integral part of his practice. Across mediums, his work is narrative-driven, seeking to capture some emotive moment in the long string of moments that make a life.

In this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast, I talk about my experience getting out of the often-overlooked topic of burnout, sharing my personal experiences and 3 step process to reigniting my creative spark. We'll explore a three-phase process to help you rediscover your passion for photography, including shooting more, seeking inspiration, and thematic storytelling. I'll also share a valuable exercises to learning how to tell stories with your camera, like using an Instax camera. Join me in our revamped Facebook group for ongoing support from our vibrant community of photo friends!The Big Ideas:Explore Diverse Subjects: Experimenting with various photography genres can help spark creativity and prevent burnout.Limit Social Media Inspiration: Relying on platforms like Flickr or photo books can lead to more genuine creativity than endless scrolling.Tell Stories with Photos: Embrace longer-form storytelling through multiple images to add depth to your subjects."Plork": Combine play and work in your photography practice to keep it fun and educational.Photography Action PlanShoot More Frequently: Set aside specific times each week to photograph anything that catches your interest. Keep your camera handy during daily activities to capture spontaneous moments.Seek New Inspirations: Visit platforms like Flickr and explore historical photo groups for fresh ideas. Borrow or buy photography books that excite you and study them.Embrace Storytelling: Choose a simple story idea and capture it through 5-10 cohesive images. Use an instant or film camera to challenge yourself with a limited number of shots.Join Photography Challenges: Participate in the newly introduced monthly photo challenges within the Beginner Photography Podcast Facebook group. Follow the theme of the month (e.g., summer) to structure your creative efforts and win prizes.Recommit to Learning: Dive deeper into a specific genre of photography that piques your interest (e.g., food or landscape photography). Attend online workshops or watch video tutorials to refine your techniques and broaden your skillset.Resources:Charlie Planespotting Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjwVlQqCWmIJoin the Revamped Facebook Community - https://beginnerphotopod.com/groupDownload your free copy of46 Creative Photo Ideas to Get You Out of a Rutat https://creativeimageideas.com/ Transform your Love for Photography into Profit for FREE with CloudSpot Studio.And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost!Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Josh Aikan to the show! Josh is a fashion and portrait photographer, who's love of shooting film started from a young age. Josh originally moved out to LA for acting, but once the pandemic hit, he decided to completely change career paths and go all-in with photography. Over the last few years, Josh has really found his style as a photographer, and is now shooting massive campaigns for brands like Converse and Tilly's. Josh's laid back and humorous personality leads to a episode filled with great vibes. Check out Josh here:https://www.instagram.com/joshaikin/https://www.joshaikin.com/The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideCollab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here:https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970You definitely need to cop some Lexar Memory Cards and Portable SSDs:Lexar ARMOR 700 Portable SSD: https://bit.ly/4ckNVhzLexar Professional 2000x UHS-II SD Card GOLD: https://bit.ly/3KHgSbMLexar Professional CFexpress Type A Card GOLD: https://bit.ly/3XpUICtLexar Professional CFexpress Type A / SD USB 3.2 Gen 2 Reader: https://bit.ly/3Vda36kJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsKostas' Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer1:28 - Intro3:00 - One Handed Crack4:13 - Shooting Thomas Rhett's Album Cover5:48 - Why Josh loves shooting film6:43 - How much film josh shoots on set7:09 - Large set hierarchy7:56 - How Josh builds report quickly on set10:57 - Forming relationships on large sets12:02 - Navigating between the photo and video team14:55 - Going with the flow on set16:18 - How Josh landed the Thomas Rhett album cover shoot18:04 - Talking rates as a photographer20:03 - How to raise your rates as a photographer 21:52 - Increase your value by working with a team24:20 - How important lighting is in Photography28:55 - Planning out shots before getting to set30:40 - Still having a run and gun approach on set32:29 - Gaining 140k followers in 2 months on Instagram37:22 - Manifesting the work Josh is shooting today38:54 - Working with Converse40:32 - Your one post away41:41 - Josh's outreach strategy44:03 - How to shoot what you want to shoot47:08 - Become known for art you actually like to make48:07 - Josh's decision to take his camera everywhere changed everything50:29 - Licensing Photos53:01 - Josh's go-to gear setup55:18 - Lighting film photography56:11 - Film Photography nightmare58:01 - Differences in shooting Artists vs Clothing Brands1:00:28 - Dealing with Imposter Syndrome1:03:09 - Being competitive as a photographer1:04:14 - Switching schools every year growing up1:05:55 - It's never too late to try something new1:10:39 - Going all in with Photography1:12:56 - Finding your style as a Photographer and niching down1:16:34 - Shooting Stephon Diggs clothing brand1:20:12 - Getting featured in Vogue America1:21:07 - The notoriety a Vogue feature brings1:22:43 - Shooting NYFW1:26:06 - Getting international opportunities1:28:47 - Shooting Tillys x NASCAR collab1:30:47 - Brayden's gambling addiction1:32:20 - Kostas gives Josh his flowers1:32:52 - What Josh hopes to improve on in the next 6-12 months1:35:23 - Advice to your 18 year old selfIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@kostasgarcia/featuredDM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

If you're wondering whether film photography is really experiencing a resurgence in popularity, the announcement of the Pentax 17 is your answer. It's a brand-new film-only camera with some interesting design choices. Also in this episode, we talk about social media alternatives to Instagram for photographers. Hosts: Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson) Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn) Sponsor: Photo Scout from Cascable Photo Scout is an app for people who love to take photos, but don't love checking sunset calculators, aurora reports, and weather forecasts every single day. Simply tell Photo Scout what you want and it'll keep an eye on everything for you and notify you when it's time to go get that perfect shot. Need a particularly vibrant sunset? The moon perched directly atop a mountaintop? The sun hitting that perfect spot in the sky? Photo Scout has you covered with all that and more - you say where, we say when. Check it out with a free trial today! Find it at photo-scout.app (https://photo-scout.app). Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-165-wwdc)) Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) Pentax 17 Film Camera (https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/pentax-17-kit/) Back to the future: Pentax 17 film camera review (https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentax-17-film-camera-review) Episode 85: Film Camera Love with Dan Bracaglia (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-85-film-bracaglia) Kodak Ektar H35 (https://amzn.to/4cuJrW0) Episode 61: Choosing What to Photograph (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-61-choosing) Episode 111: The Glass App(roach) to Photography (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-111-glass) Foto (https://fotoapp.co) Lego Architecture (https://www.lego.com/en-us/themes/architecture/about) Snapshots: Jeff's snapshot: Aputure Amaran MC RGB Light (https://amzn.to/4bySJPz) Kirk's snapshot: LEGO Architecture Notre Dame de Paris (https://amzn.to/3XSVKXR) Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site (https://photoactive.co) to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you've already subscribed, you're automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/photoactivecast/) to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more. Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.

A photographer's success hinges on access. This is an underlying thread in the tapestry woven in this week's show. Our discussion covers multiple facets and cultural attributes of Indian society, as seen through the eyes of a photographer with a knack for being in the right place at the right time. In this month's episode of the series, Picturing World Cultures, we speak with Indian photographer Pablo Bartholomew about his long career as a documentarian and photojournalist. From his early intimate views of 60s-era hippies launching a counterculture invasion from the West to his photojournalistic coverage of historic events, Bartholomew shares insights about dynamics at work behind the scenes. We also discuss changes to the marketplace for pictures over time, and whether an iconic picture is still able to affect a change in the world. As an antidote to a life chasing the news, Bartholomew embarked on a ten-year documentation of India's remote Naga tribes. In the show's second half, he walks us through his background research and the permissions process involved in photographing tribespeople and their customs with professional lighting gear.  There's also a personal motivation behind Bartholomew's Naga Project. As a child, he had heard many stories about goodwill the Naga showed his father's family during their flight from Burma to India during World War II.  “Principally, what I couldn't wrap my head around was that headhunters, they're supposed to be these ferocious people. Why would they let fair game pass through their backyard, to the degree where they would provide food and shelter?” he says. “So, there was in this savage something very kind. And I wanted to find out what the contradiction was.” Tune in today for more on the Naga tribes and other stories from India! If you haven't already listened, check out all the episodes of our Picturing World Cultures podcast series here.    Guest: Pablo Bartholomew Episode Timeline: 2:16: Pablo describes how the caste system functions as a defining aspect of Indian culture. 7:18: The influx of the Western hippy counterculture in India as recorded in Pablo's earliest pictures. 12:27: Capturing life on the streets of Delhi, Bombay, and Calcutta, a photo essay on Calcutta's Chinatown, and Pablo's work with the renowned Indian film director Satyajit Ray. 17:05: The rise of Pablo's photojournalism career, the dynamics of a photographer's access, and his iconic images of the tragic gas leak at Bhopal. 29:09: Pablo discusses how the work of a photojournalist has changed in the past 40 years. 32:53: Go-to camera gear, the various cameras Pablo's used over the years, and his transition from analog to digital. 36:37: Tips for mitigating the heat and humidity of India, plus equipment for image storage and film scanning. 40:10: Episode Break 41:23: Pablo's long-term project documenting the Naga tribes in Northeast India, his preliminary ethnographic research on the tribes, and gaining permission to photograph with full lighting gear.  51:43: Animist practices within the Naga tribes, and distinctions between tribes within the Naga identity. 1:00:05: Naga rituals it may be too late to photograph, and a memorable festival held by the Konyak tribe. 1:04:09: Pablo's cross-cultural project documenting economic emigres from India who have resettled in the US, France, England, Madagascar, and Portugal. 1:14:38: Pablo Bartholomew answers our PWC Visual Questionnaire.   Guest Bio: Pablo Bartholomew, a self-taught photographer born in New Delhi in 1955. His father Richard was a noted art critic as well as a photographer, allowing Pablo to learn photography at home at a very young age. In his subsequent career of nearly fifty years, Pablo has documented societies in conflict and transition, while also recording intimate details of his own generation maturing amid a changing India. From 1983 to 2004, his photojournalistic work was featured in every major international publication, from National Geographic to Paris Match and beyond. Pablo's photographs have been recognized by World Press Photo on three different occasions, including a 1985 ‘Picture of the Year' award for his riveting image from the Bhopal gas tragedy. In 2013, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contributions to photography, and in 2014, he was honored with the status of Chevalier de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government. For more information on our guest and the gear he uses, see: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/picturing-world-cultures-pablo-bartholemew-india Stay Connected: Pablo Bartholomew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pablobartholomew/ Pablo Bartholomew Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/parabart Pablo Bartholomew Bhopal photo from World Press Photo 1985: https://www.worldpressphoto.org/collection/photocontest/1985 Pablo Bartholomew Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Bartholomew Pablo Bartholomew Nagaland Project: https://ninefish.in/viewing-room/the-nagas/ TEDxIIMRanchi: Pablo Bartholomew - A Life in Photography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBldVr4YIBE Kishor Parekh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kishor_Parekh  

Send us your thoughts! For today's episode, I'm talking with Maryam Salassi who is a San Francisco Bay area documentary family photographer who has a fun, inclusive and creative brand. We chatted about setting up creative sessions, trying new things, breaking through a rut, and all things related to stepping outside your creative comfort zone. You can find all the information on her photography & workshops below! Maryam's WebsiteMaryam's Instagram Hi & Hello Photography You can follow along with the podcast and Allison Jacobs on Instagram.

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.

Documenting a culture can be a daunting process, especially when it involves a history of conquest and colonialism. Synthesizing such a complex and traumatic past in a contemporary narrative is a formidable task, requiring extensive researchh and dedicated planning. This is the back story to today's podcast. Above photograph © Juan Brenner For the seventh chapter in our monthly series, Picturing World Cultures, we speak with Guatemalan photographer Juan Brenner about his recent projects in the country's Western Highlands. Our chat begins with Brenner's introduction to photography as a youth, and the protective bubble surrounding him during the country's brutal civil war. He left Guatemala at age 20 to forge a career as a fashion photographer in New York, which filters into our discussions about portraiture and photo gear. But our primary focus is on Brenner's recent personal projects, created after his return to Guatemala, and an epiphany he had about the idea of “Indigenous Power.” Listen in as he describes how this concept was subsequently called into question. You'll gain insight into the unequal power quotient that comes with being a “Mickey Mouse” photographer and discover how critical aspects of communication extend well beyond the basic structure of language. As Brenner notes during our chat, “You have to be really careful just being a photographer. It's so colonialist, you know, having a camera. You have this big robot that you stick in people's faces. You have this advantage. And, for me, it's really important to think about that a lot.” If you haven't already listened, check out all the episodes of our Picturing World Cultures podcast series here. Guest: Juan Brenner For more information on our guest and the gear he uses, see: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/picturing-world-cultures-juan-brenner-guatemala Stay Connected: Juan Brenner Website: https://www.juanbrenner.com Juan Brenner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juan_brenner Juan Brenner Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JuanBrenner5/ Artist talk with Juan Brenner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPiwQXWUMJ8&t=40s Juan Brenner's book Tonatiuh: https://editorialrm.com/en/producto/tonatiuh/

Julia Blaukopf is not afraid to think big, particularly when it comes to her photographs. She's also not afraid of blurring the lines between fine art and commercial enterprise. Equal parts photographer, designer, visual artist, and entrepreneur, Julia is the founder of Fotografica—an arts-products venture with the goal of re-envisioning options for photography and photo-based products. Top shot © Julia Blaukopf In this week's podcast, Julia leads us along her inspiring path—from her early days working with alternative processes and forging relationships with crafts people to her latest collaborations with architects, designers, and developers in the creation of architectural-scale commissions and custom photo-based installations. When collaborating with professional partners and clients on huge projects, psychology is key, which we discuss in detail. Blaukopf also describes the critical importance of seeking out the best printers and installers. Besides a command over technical details such as sound absorption, color fading, and bubbling, she sheds light on lesser-known yet equally essential construction issues such as fire codes. In addition to Blaukopf's commercial work, she is also a documentarian with a passion for women's empowerment and social justice. Towards the end of our chat she describes her work in that realm, offering insights about connecting with non-profits, and sharing stories through photography that have the ability to galvanize change. Guest: Julia Blaukopf For more information on our guest and the gear she uses, see: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/larger-than-life-julia-blaukopfs-custom-photographic-wall-decor Stay Connected: Julia Blaukopf's Website: https://www.juliablaukopf.com/ Fotografica Website: https://www.thefotografica.com/ Julia Blaukopf's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliablaukopf/ Fotographica's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fotografica_official/ Julia Blaukopf's Twitter: https://twitter.com/juliablaukopf Julia Blaukopf's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julia.blaukopf/ North Bar Wall Covering:  https://www.thefotografica.com/north-bar Julia's book The Rain Parade: https://www.abingdonsquarepublishing.com/rainparade.html

In this episode of the Beginner Photography Podcast, I chat with Wedding Photographer Casey Fatchett, who shares  how to make the most of the gear you have. Together, we explore the common misconception that newer equipment automatically leads to better photos and emphasize the importance of understanding and mastering your current gear. Casey shares his experiences with both digital and film photography, offering practical advice on how to push your creative boundaries without succumbing to the pressure of having the latest technology.THE BIG IDEASIntentionality Over Abundance: Limitations can foster creativity. Choose your shots wisely to deepen your artistic expression.Practice Made Perfect: Regular, intentional practice with your camera will sharpen your skills faster than any new gadget.Embrace Constraints: Enforcing restrictions, like using older or manual equipment, can teach you the fundamental principles of great photography.Value Artistic Vision: Focus on developing a unique artistic vision rather than mimicking prevailing trends for broader appeal.Photography Action Plan:Use a Film Camera: Find a film camera, whether by borrowing or purchasing a used one, to experience the process of manual exposure and intentional shooting. Use an entire roll to photograph a single subject or scene under different conditions and study how each image differs.Master Manual Mode: Shift to using manual mode on your digital camera. Begin by setting your own aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to see their direct impact on your images. Practice this in various lighting scenarios to gain confidence and improve your technical skills.Practice with Flash: Start with a basic external flash unit and experiment with bounce flash technique by aiming the flash at ceilings or walls instead of directly at the subject. Progress to using a diffuser or a reflector to soften the light and reduce harsh shadows in your images.Analyze Your Work: After each shooting session, set aside time to review your photos critically. Identify one thing you like and one area for improvement in each photo. This self-critique process will accelerate your learning and refine your photographic eye.Limit Your Shots: Challenge yourself with a 'single shot' day where you allow yourself only one photograph per subject. This will force you to think critically about framing, composition, and all camera settings before taking the shot, enhancing your decisiveness and precision in photography.Resources:Visit Casey Fatchett's Wedding Photography Website - https://fatchett.com/Listen to the Nerdy Photographer Podcast - https://nerdyphotographer.com/Follow Casey on Instagram - https://www.iTransform your Love for Photography into Profit for FREE with CloudSpot Studio.And get my Wedding and Portrait Contract and Questionnaires, at no cost!Sign up now at http://deliverphotos.com/ Grab your free 52 Lightroom Presets athttp://freephotographypresets.com/Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

In this episode Taylor shares how she incorporates film photography and the film aesthetic into her business. Learn more about what it is like to photograph with film during an engagement session or on a wedding day and how it has changed her approach to photography and her client work. Read the blog post here Find us on Instagram here

Caitlin Cronenberg established herself as a photographer, but now she's following in the footsteps of her famous father, David Cronenberg, by directing her first feature film. “Humane” is a darkly comedic horror thriller that takes a dystopian look at eco-catastrophe — and in keeping with the family tradition, it involves a lot of blood. Caitlin joins Tom to talk about the film, her career in photography, and how she's been addressing the elephant in the room: her last name.

For anyone familiar with the photo industry, the mammoth lawsuit between The Andy Warhol Foundation and renowned music photographer Lynn Goldsmith should be no secret. This complex battle over the rights to her 1981 portrait of the artist formerly known as Prince lasted seven years and went all the way to the Supreme Court.   But do you know the circumstances behind her original portrait session with the famously reserved musician, and were you aware of all the misinformation about this case that was disseminated in both legal documents and the press?   Lynn is a longtime friend of the show, and our 2017 episode about her extensive, long-term work with the band Kiss, among other crazy stories, was a fan favorite. We invited her back to discuss this case in 2022, when the Supreme Court first agreed to hear it, but heeding the advice of her legal counsel she wisely declined our offer at that time.    In May 2023, the Supreme Court ultimately ruled in Lynn's favor in a 7-2 decision, which has already been shown to benefit others seeking remedies for the misuse of their creative works.   Yet, while this landmark decision happened last year, the case itself was not officially resolved until very recently—Friday, March 15, 2024, to be exact—a day some might recognize as the Ides of March.   Now that the final resolution has been signed, sealed, and delivered, we felt it was a perfect opportunity for Lynn to give us a recap of this David vs Goliath battle, with all its complexities and underlying bias.   From details about the Fair Use doctrine, to the matter of copyright registration, to her thoughts about the current photographer community, to the importance of standing up for one's rights, Lynn provides a clear and insightful assessment of one of the most traumatic and threatening experiences that any independent artist can face, as only she can.   To her very core, Lynn believes creativity can make anything possible, an ideology she sums up aptly at the end of our chat.   “I felt like some higher power picked me for this,” she says. “And that I had to make myself feel like a 1940s film with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, where there was going to be a happy ending, that everything would work out just fine, and that I was going to prevail.”   Guest: Lynn Goldsmith Top shot © Lynn Goldsmith   Episode Timeline: 2:50: The backstory to Lynn Goldsmith's 1981 photo session with Prince. 7:17: Shooting both color and black-and-white in the days of film, a separate camera for each option. 11:15: Vanity Fair's 1984 use of Lynn's black and white portrait for artist reference.   13:47: Lynn's discovery of the original image use after Prince died in 2016.  19:50: The value of saving detailed records of licensing agreements for future reference. 23:14: The preemptive lawsuit the Andy Warhol Foundation filed against Lynn, and the misinformation contained in the Federal court filing. 32:15: Lynn discusses the Fair Use doctrine and the matter of copyright registration in relation to her case. 36:43: Episode Break 38:04: Meeting with the Andy Warhol Foundation and the deal on offer to resolve the lawsuit. 44:40: Lynn's thoughts about the current photographer community and the importance of standing up for your rights. 48:09: The multiple rounds of the Prince portrait lawsuit, from the first Federal case to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals to the Supreme Court. 56:29: Uneven reporting about the lawsuit in the press, with the photo press being fearful to write anything, and the art press releasing misinformation without fact checks. 1:00:27: Behind the scenes at the Supreme Court hearing, the effects of the 7 – 2 decision, as well as Justice Kagan's written opinion. 1:08:48: Lynn's thoughts about generative AI. Guest Bio: Lynn Goldsmith is a multi-awarded portrait photographer whose work has appeared on and in between the covers of top magazines worldwide. Her subjects have varied from entertainment to sports, film directors to authors, and from top celebrities to the ordinary man on the street. Her forty years of photography are both an investigation into the nature of the human spirit, as well as the natural wonders of our planet. As the author of 12 major photo books, Lynn's images are also featured in numerous museum collections, yet her professional achievements are in no way limited to the world of photography. She is the youngest member ever accepted into the Director's Guild of America (DGA), where she achieved several firsts—from the first rock show on network television to the first music documentary released as a theatrical short, and more. In the mid-seventies, Lynn stopped directing to concentrate fully on photography. By the early 80s, she departed from both photography and film, to become the first ‘optic-music' artist. Using the a.k.a. Will Powers, she produced the album "Dancing for Mental Health" on Island Records. Her debut album won critical acclaim and her single, Kissing with Confidence, reached #3 on the British charts. The wide range of Lynn's talents, skills and achievements are products of a belief she holds constant: Creativity is based on breaking limiting thought patterns, thus making anything possible.   Stay Connected: Lynn Goldsmith's Website: https://lynngoldsmith.com/menu.html Rock and Roll Photo Gallery Website: https://rockandrollphotogallery.com/ Lynn Goldsmith's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynngoldsmith/ Lynn Goldsmith's Twitter: https://twitter.com/goldsmithphoto Lynn Goldsmith's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynngoldsmithartist/ Lynn Goldsmith's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lynn-goldsmith/ Lynn Goldsmith's GoFundMe Campaign Lynn Goldsmith's Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Goldsmith Pelican 1510TP Carry-On Case: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1241003-REG/pelican_015100_0050_110_1510tp_carry_on_case_with.html

In Todays Episode of the podcast I chat with family film photographer Rachel Larsen Weaver about her photographic journey, the value of perseverance, choosing to shoot on film, and the power of finding your own artistic vision in a raw and authentic style.Big Ideas:Embrace Your Unique Style: Your photographic journey may start with struggles, but embracing your own style can lead to a raw, authentic aesthetic that sets you apart.Value Perseverance: Through perseverance and continuous self-improvement, you can shift your focus from simply pleasing others to pursuing your own artistic vision.Find a Mentor: Finding a mentor who aligns with your work and provides valuable guidance can significantly boost your confidence and help you grow as a photographer.Capture Authentic Moments: Transitioning to shooting film can allow you to capture imperfect, raw moments with honesty and intimacy, providing a new level of depth to your photography.Resources:Follow Rachael Larsen Weaver on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rachel.larsen.weaver/ Connect with the Beginner Photography Podcast! Join the free Beginner Photography Podcast Community at https://beginnerphotopod.com/group Send in your Photo Questions to get answered on the show - https://beginnerphotopod.com/qa Grab your free camera setting cheatsheet - https://perfectcamerasettings.com/ Thanks for listening & keep shooting!

1950s America proved fertile ground for photographers Robert Frank and Todd Webb, who both received Guggenheim Foundation grants to traverse the country in 1955 and record their respective visions. While Frank's resulting book, The Americans, eventually made him a legend, Webb's photographs remained unpublished, and were all but lost to history due to a 1970s-era business deal gone bad. The saga of Webb's unaccounted-for archive and its eventual recovery is one of the juicier tidbits from today's show, which focuses on the long-awaited opportunity to compare, contrast, and rediscover Frank and Webb's respective visions from their travels in the exhibition America and Other Myths. Joining us in this discussion are Lisa Volpe, photography curator at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and Bill Shapiro, former Life magazine editor-in-chief. Journey back to the Nifty Fifties astride these two photographers as we examine how two distinct proposals to discover America at mid-century evolved along the open road and in the context of the era's social tenure.  In the words of Lisa Volpe, “They both saw the same social ills playing out in American culture, they just talked about them differently.” Above photograph © The June Leaf and Robert Frank Foundation Guests: Lisa Volpe & Bill Shapiro For more information on our guests and they gear they use, see: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/1950s-america-as-seen-by-robert-frank-todd-webb-with-lisa-volpe-bill-shapiro Stay Connected: America and Other Myths Exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston: https://www.mfah.org/exhibitions/robert-frank-todd-webb-across-america-1955 America and Other Myths exhibition catalog: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300270891/america-and-other-myths/ Robert Frank Archive at the MFAH: https://www.mfah.org/films/robert-frank-collection June Leaf & Robert Frank Foundation Website: https://leaffrankfoundation.org/ Todd Webb Archive: https://www.toddwebbarchive.com/news-events Blind Magazine articles by Bill Shapiro:  https://www.blind-magazine.com/stories/on-the-road/ https://www.blind-magazine.com/stories/youre-wrong-about-robert-frank/ https://www.blind-magazine.com/stories/treasure-and-junk/ Robert Frank film footage from Blind Magazine: https://www.blind-magazine.com/stories/exclusive-never-before-seen-video-of-robert-frank/ Bill Shapiro Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billshapiro/ Todd Webb in Africa episode on the B&H Photography Podcast: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/podcasts/photography/podcast-todd-webb-in-africa%E2%80%94rediscovered-color-photographs