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There's no greater satisfaction than having packed the perfect camera kit for the assignment at hand. In this podcast, I discuss what was in...
Many photographers hate the flash because they haven't learned how to tame it. But you can employ your strobe to create interesting, and yes...
After more than half million downloads of the beta version, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is complete and ready for action. In this podcast, I cover...
Cameras don't see the world as we do. Our eyes can pick out the shadow detail of a shaded tree trunk and the subtleties...
Have you ever wondered about signing a book deal? If so, I have the interview for you. I sat down with the incredible Colleen...
Many of us have decisions to make about software in 2007. Are we going to continue with an existing Photoshop-based workflow and upgrade to...
Listeners have submitted some of the things they have learned the hard way. In this episode, I tell the stories shared by Landon Michaelson,...
Indoor sports photography offers great opportunity to take pictures without having to venture out into the snow, rain, and cold. This type of shooting...
Scene modes serve as a shortcut for a combination of camera settings tailored for a specific shooting situation, such as a night portrait where...
I keep telling people that capture devices are so much better these days, and as a result, paying attention to correct exposure and white...
Automation tools can help relieve you of some of the mundane post processing work that we all endure when making adjustments to batches of...
For extreme pictures you sometimes need extreme lenses. This week I explore the 10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF DX Fisheye-Nikkor and the Canon EF 400mm f/5.6L...
A second photographer on the scene can quietly capture the really interesting stuff while everyone is occupied with the primary photography who is checking...
Even though there are always great shots in your backyard, there's nothing like a road trip to challenge and invigorate your photography. In this...
Steve Simon has been passionate about documenting life through photography since he began taking photographs at age 12 in his home city of Montreal....
Experience is the best teacher... as long as you learn from your mistakes. This podcast is dedicated to lessons I've learned the hard way....
You don't need a diving rig to enjoy taking pictures around water. And by the same token, water photography isn't just for that once...
With the release of Lightroom Beta 4 and Aperture 1.5, I felt it was time to check in with these two premier applications to...
Are you a photographer in search of money? Sounds like an ad you'd find in the back of a trade magazine. But many serious...
Some things you just have to learn by experience. In this week's show, I share tips from working pros who can't afford to miss...
Sooner or later, every photographer is asked to take a group shot. In this podcast, I explain the ins and outs of this type...
My interview with James Duncan Davidson covers the ins and outs of event photography. This type of assignment is challenging on any level. James is...
The Custom White Balance setting is one of the most powerful features on your camera. Yet it is seldom employed because we're not sure...
Among my many eye-opening experiences in Iceland, I had a revelation about printing while participating in the reception at the Reykjavik Apple Store that...
Setting up a model shoot can be easier than you think. In this podcast, I interview Maggie Hallahan as she describes how she put...
Here are 10 tips that you'll want to keep in your back pocket the next time you wander into the great outdoors. I've been...
Until recently, no photographer in his right mind would consider taking snapshots with a cameraphone. But the recent wave of high-tech handsets are featuring...
Members of the Iceland Adventure Team - Photo by Richard Morgenstein On July 27 I board a plane for Iceland as part of a...
Film can be an important part of your digital workflow. Even though you're starting out the process capturing "analog," it can be scanned at...
Lenses are to a photographer what brushes are to a painter. In this podcast I discuss some of the attributes that you might want...
Serious cameras should have serious features. Many advanced amateur cameras can fill the shoes of DSLRs, but in more compact packages. But not all...
The techniques used to create 30 Miles East of LA are very simple using basic software. The movie has 3 tracks: video (created in...
How do you build a basic image processing workflow with the tools you already have? It's quite easy and involves only a few steps....
Shutter Priority mode is often overlooked in favor or Program and Aperture Priority. But there are many situations where this forgotten mode comes in...
Exploration is in the air. It's vacation time! All of the techniques we've been thinking about, equipment we've been accumulating, and plans we've been...
You can learn time-tested shooting techniques that will make you a better photographer. The challenge is, remembering them while you're actually taking pictures. This...
In digital imaging, your master files are the equivalent to film negatives in chemical photography. I recommend that you start by capturing the highest...
We love our photo bags almost as much as the cameras tucked safely inside. This week I chat with Suzanne Caballero, who is a...
Today's photo mailbag includes questions about exposure compensation, over-saturation of solid reds by some cameras, macro photography, photo archiving, iTunes podcast subscriptions, plus a...
Powerful multimedia presentations of your pictures will enhance their impact on viewers. And few tools in the photographer's bag of tricks are more compelling...
How do you find you photographic vision? I interview Julieanne Kost, the author of Window Seat: The Art of Digital Photography and Creative Thinking,...
Our photo compositions are just as prone to bad habits as any other regular activity. Every now and then it pays to step back...
There are two types of digital camera disasters: those we bring upon ourselves and those of which we have no control. In this podcast...
Making a good print is more science than art. The creative process happens before printing -- capturing and editing the image. When it's time...
Where do you draw the line when taking pictures of strangers on location? Do you always need permission first? Is a model release necessary...
Digital panoramas are a great way to broaden the width of your lens, add resolution to your final print, and better convey the feeling...
A well-designed website to show off your photography is an effective store front for photographers. In this podcast, I discuss the importance of having...
Preparation is the key to success for wedding photography. First, make sure you've gone over a shot list with the bride (and groom if...
Evaluative metering is the most popular mode for determining exposure on digital cameras. But many intermediate and advanced models have other options such as...
No question RAW photography provides shooters with more quality options than standard JPEG formats. But until 2006, the workflow for managing RAW files was...
While on a recent Geek Cruise to Mexico, I had the opportunity to talk with other photographers about their approach to these excursions, including...
Don't get me wrong, I like program mode. I like my 24-85mm zoom lens too, but I don't want to use it for every...
How do you best set up your scanner when archiving all of those prints and slides that you have in storage? It's really not...
iPhoto 6 is arguably the most exciting release of Apple's venerable digital shoebox. New features in the current version includes: 250,000 photo library capacity....
The White Balance menu on your digital camera is one of your most powerful tools. Regardless if you have a compact or a DSLR,...
Adobe has just announced the public beta Lightroom, right on the heels of the recent Aperture announcement by Apple. Both applications are robust photo...
The histogram is a useful tool for determining and correcting exposure on both the camera and in your computer's image editor. The histogram is...
I think being the event photographer is a blessing. Whether I'm at an office party, family gathering, or celebrating with friends, my camera enables me...
I try to get a model release at the end of every shoot. Plus, I think it's courteous to offer extra prints to the...
Digital cameras excel in low light, especially DSLRs that enable you to increase your ISO to 400 and above without excessive compromise in image...
The UltraPod II is one of my 12 favorite photo gadgets. Read on for the other 11... Every photographer has his or her favorite...
This week, I take a look at my favorite Digital SLRs. I start with the megapixel king in this roundup, the Canon 5D, and work...
The main discussion in this week's show focuses ISO settings (and how far you can go with them). I also revisit the memory card fiasco...
If you need a good camera while on the go, I'd recommend that you start by comparing compact models. They're easier on the wallet and...
As we wait for Aperture and software like it to help us manage Raw files more efficiently, many of us are forced to using two...
One of the great debates among advanced digital photographers is whether to use the JPEG or Raw format for recording images. Both formats are capable...
Digital cameras have become adept at making movies as well as capturing still images. I've had great fun with the Casio EX-P505 that shoots amazing...
You don't need expensive lighting to get professional results in the studio, especially for product photography. With a little planning, you can use natural light...
Compact cameras generally use "Auto Flash" as their default mode. And for most flash photography, auto gets the job done. But if you want to...
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