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The WPPI 2016 Conference
February 25, 2016 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.38 MBThe WPPI 2016 conference is just a about 10 days away. I will doing audio and video interviews, and posting to the PhotoTalk podcast, so don't miss out. The annual photography event has over 13000 people attend. Its one of the biggest photography shows in the USA. Listen the PhotoTalk podcast interviews from the floor of the WPPI show. There is something for everyone.
Episode 72: Efrain Padro Travel Photographer
August 24, 2015 00:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBI got a chance to catch up with busy travel photographer Efrain Padro, at a recent workshop for Great Escapes travel publishing in down town Los Angeles, Ca. Mr. Padro was speaking at a working seminar about travel photography. Visit his site at: www.padroimages.com Listen to his tips and ideas on how to get your travel photos published. How to attract attention to yourself with art directors and other agencies. What type of camera gear he packs for his assignments. Padró Images...
Episode: Interview with Malin Fezehai
June 04, 2015 00:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBListen to some inspirational advice from Malin Fezehai. Malin is PDN magazines Grand Prize winner of Emerging photographers of 2015. She was born in Sweden, and is now living in Brooklyn, N.Y. She has been published by many well known magazines and has well corporate clients that seek her photography skills for their products. Hear advice on focusing on your photography career, and how she is working on her next project.
Episode 70 Manfrotto Products
March 13, 2015 00:00 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBOne of the most popular tripod companies in the world is Manfrotto. They make quality long lasting tripods and accessories. Paul Zakrzewski, Director of Manfrotto marketing shares information on the new line of Manfrotto products. As well as talking about what products work for some photographers. Manfrotto products are made in Italy. The name Manfrotto is well know in the photography industry as the go to photography accessory. Manfrotto also makes bags, walking sticks and now h...
Episode 69: LC Technology Live in Las Vegas, Nv.
March 13, 2015 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13 MBDavid Zimmerman, President of the well known global data recovery service, talks to us about his product. LC Technology recovers from all types of digital media including Memory Stick, SmartMedia, CompactFlash, Micro Drives, all types of SD cards, XD cards, MMC, USB flash drives and any other type of flash storage media. LC Technology can help every type of photographer no matter how their image data has been lost or damage. LC Technology provides data recovery, hard drive recove...
Episode 68: Studiogenie at WPPI Las Vegas, Nv.
March 13, 2015 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBListen to founder of studiogenie, Venu Gooty, explain how Studiogenie will help the wedding and portrait photographer manage their photography business. Studiogenie is a mobile studio and business management software for photographers to capture leads; create quotes, invoices & contracts; manage your business workflow. Studiogenie is a photography studio management tool that tracks the photographers business right from their iPad. There is also a plug in that works with Lightroom ...
Episode 67: Animoto online Slideshows
March 11, 2015 00:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBListen to Brad Jefferson, CEO of Animoto explain how easy it is for today's photographer to have a special slide show created for their clients. Animoto is an online slide show service that creates a slide show from your photographs. Slides shows that have great flow and emotion as well as royalty free music from Triple Scoop. Animoto lets the photographer spend more time behind the camera than in front of the computer. Go to www.animoto.com for a special 20% savings until Marc...
Episode 65: Perfectly Clear
March 09, 2015 04:17 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBHave you ever wanted to do a one click edit on your images. Check out Perfectly Clear software from Athentech Imaging Inc.. The company based out of Canada has a superb image correction program that all photographers will appreciate. I recently sat down with Brad Malcolm, President of Perfectly Clear program, at the 2015 WPPI conference in Las Vegas, NV. Brad explains how the software can benefit todays photographers. The program is also also available for the iOs and Android ope...
Episode 66: Spider Holster
March 09, 2015 00:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBShai Eynav the President and Founder of the Spider Holster shares how out of need, he created the Spider Holster and its accessories for all photographers. The Spider Holster is a perfected camera carrying system, created for those photographers who have tried many other camera straps. Spider Holster is a great product. It’s innovative, comfortable, and most importantly, it puts the pressure from the weight of your camera somewhere else other than your overworked upper body. Wa...
Episode 64 White Wall Photo Labs
March 05, 2015 00:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBLearn how White Wall Photo labs can make your images look like gallery type photographs with their award winning printing and framing options. Listen to Marieke Goethe, director of public relations for White Wall. She will share the companies history and the pursuit of great customer satisfaction. Based in Germany White Wall ships to all countries around the world. Watch their video on line to see how carefully they package their customers prints and framing. Check out their pr...
Episode 63 Tamron lenses
March 04, 2015 07:13 - 6 minutes - 8.27 MBFind out about Tamrons new exciting lens the 15-30 mm 2.8, from product manager, and well known travel photographer, Andrea Constantini. The new 15-30mm lens has VC, vibration compensation or image stabilization. Its the first of its kind. This is an ultra wide full frame lens with image stabilization with 2.8 aperture through the lens. Also listen to what the "go to lens" are for most wedding and portrait photographers. Tamron lens have consistently proven to be equal to the highe...
Episode 62: Compositional Favorites
February 20, 2015 00:00 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBWhat is your compositional photography favorite. Is it the Rule of Thirds? Leading Lines, Framing?, Rule of Odds. Listen to the local photography club share their favorites ideas on composition. Hear some of the ways some photographers compose their subjects. Composition is the basis for photography, without which you don't have an interesting image. Can good composition be learned? Or can composition actually be part of the technical side of your photography.
Episode 61: Advance Photo Class Quiz
February 12, 2015 00:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBThere are more questions on photography. So listen in on the questions that are tackled by the Advance Photography class. Take the quiz, listen to the question, place audio on hold, and then answer them. See how many you get correct. These are general questions posed to the advance photo class who just finished their photo course. Learn the "Sunny 16" rule. The F/8 rule. Golden hour, Metering modes, Aperture and shutter priority shooting.
Episode 60: Basic Photo Class Fun Quiz
February 11, 2015 00:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBPlay along with the Basic Photography class as they team up to answer fun photography questions. Learn the basics of digital photography and have fun with the students. Why is it called "Digital Photography", What does "Actuations" mean. What are the advantages of shooting in Program over Auto mode. Try and get a perfect score as the questions get harder.
Episode 59: Dial "M" for Manual Exposure
February 05, 2015 00:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBThe advance photography class learns some tips for manual SLR exposure. Learn the many tips about the mysterious and arduous camera manual mode. Manual is not just for the "pros". Manual is for anyone when they want to control the camera settings. Manual is the ultimate in creative vision for your masterpiece image. Learn the "F8" rule, the sunny 16 rule, and other settings to help you gain control and confidence when shooting in the manual mode. Find out if the manual mode is...
Episode 58: What You Need To Learn
February 04, 2015 00:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBListen to the Basic Photography class discusses what they need to learn. Whether you are a Artistic or technical person. We all need to learn the basics of digital photography. We need to blend the two parts of our personality to become proficient in our passion of photography. The instructor reviews over 25 suggestions to the class. Including how to spot color, light and shapes in our world. How to recognize different rules of composition. What basic equipment to have as we start ...
Episode: 57- Finding Your Photography Education
January 30, 2015 00:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBListen to four different photographers sharing their views on where to find photography information. Photography schools, online help or courses. Why they want to work in photography. Get new information and ideas on education resources near you. Hear some of the obstacles and challenges in becoming more proficient in the field of photography. Also learn about Artistic or Technical photographers personalities. Why we need to blend the two skills together.
Episode 56: Photographers Rights & Use of Drones
October 17, 2014 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBPhotographers rights in the USA are being diminished. Every day new laws are enacted in the name of privacy and security that provides less photographic freedom to the every day photographer. Hear the different stories from members of the RC Photo Club, as they share their experiences when they were told they could not take photos at various locations or venues. Also hear opinions on the new rage of Camera Drones through out the country and how it will impact on photographers righ...
Episode 55 Composition Tips
July 05, 2014 06:10 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBListen to several compositional photography tips that will improve your images. Learn the basics of photo composition with people, landscape and other styles of photography. Anthony Feliciano is live and talking about photography to a Photo Club in Southern California. What is a rule of thirds, leading lines, framing, basic elements. These answer are available in this podcast. Learn how your personality affects your style of photography and your composition skills.
Episode 54: Jennifer Kruger-Photo Marketing Association
June 20, 2014 00:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBI caught up with Jennifer Kruger by telephone. Jennifer is the Communications Director for the Michigan based Photo Marketing Association. Jennifer discusses the recent Big Photo Show event in Los Angeles. The Big Photo Show held just last month at the LA Convention Center, featured many exhibitors and well known speakers. Listen to the behind the scenes details of the Big Photo Show. Learn how to keep in touch with future shows and other photographic educational opportunities. F...
Episode 53: Red River Paper
May 20, 2014 00:00 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBDrew Hendrix from the Red River Paper company sits down to talk about printing paper. The business of good quality paper is easily explained by Drew. Take a moment to learn the ins and out of the printing paper you use everyday. If you take a great photo but the results don't show in your print, then it could be the paper your are using. The Red River Paper company has been providing quality paper to photographers since the beginning of the digital age. Order your sample kit ...
Episode 52: Jefferson Graham-Talking Tech
May 20, 2014 00:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBMeet Jefferson Graham, Photographer, Jazz Guitarist, and USA's tech columinst. Jefferson has a Talking Tech show on the internet. Check out his tech shows at www.usatoday.com Jefferson answers questions about photography, cameras, flashes, pocket wizards, future of technology, as well as how the Smart phones sales impact the sale of digital cameras. Give a listen to one of today's most informed host on photography and the world of tech.
Episode 51: Erin Manning-Lifestyle Photographer
May 19, 2014 00:00 - 11 minutes - 16.1 MBErin Manning the former host of the DIY network "The Whole Picture" sits down with me to discuss her background in photography and her new projects. Erin provides tips, and advice for new and upcoming photographers. She says, learn lighting first, don't worry about the technical stuff. Shoot in Program mode when you just starting out. Its more important to get the shot. Look for her new Video Web base, Photography show coming later in the year. She will continue to share her succ...
Episode 50: Peter Read Miller-Sports Photographer
May 18, 2014 00:00 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBI recently interviewed Peter Read Miller, at the Big Photo Show at the LA Convention Center. Peter is a staff photographer for Sports Illustrated Magazine. Peter has been photographing athletes, events, and sports for more than 30 years. Peter's advertising work includes photography for Canon. His editorial clients are Time, Life, People, Newsweek, USA, The New York Times. He has covered 8 Olympic games, and 34 Super Bowls. He has also covered the Stanley Cup Finals, The World Serie...
Episode 48: Phone Interview with Jim Esp and Melissa Aldrich of PMA
March 19, 2014 23:44 - 19 minutes - 27 MBI recently connected with Jim and Melissa at the PMA headquarters in Jackson, Michigan, via telephone. Hear from the people who are bringing the Bigphotoshow to Los Angeles, May 17th, 18th. at the LA Convention Center. Jim Esp, is CEO of the Photo Marketing Association, and Melissa Aldrich is the Operating officer. The PMA association is bringing vendors and photography buffs together at one big show. This years attendance is expected to exceed the 16,000 mark, set at last years ...
Episode 47: DriveSafers Data Recovery
March 13, 2014 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.18 MBHave you ever lost your photos from a hard drive failure? Did you know how you would recover your lost data. This is where DriveSafers comes in. They can restore your lost files. They have been doing this for over 25 years. Recently DriveSafers have partnered with Scott Kelby of Kelby1 to provide this service to the thousands of members using the Kelby1 training. Listen to how they saved a very well known TV show writer, who lost several episodes of a hit show due to hardware failu...
Episode 46: Bigphotoshow
March 11, 2014 00:00 - 2 minutes - 2.11 MBWin, win a free ticket to the Bigphotoshow at the LA Convention Center, May 17th, & 18th 2014. All you have to do is email your request to [email protected] and receive one free entry to the show. This is a $27.00 value, just by emailing. The first 5 emails will receive a free ticket to the show. The email will have a link and a promo code: "PhotoTalk" Its as easy as that to receive your free Bigphotoshow ticket. While there stop by and talk to me and tell me about your B...
Episode 45: The WPPI attendee experience
March 10, 2014 00:00 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBHear the excitement from two first time visitors to the WPPI conference and expo. Kris Ugarriza, a wedding photographer from Madison, Wisconsin, and De'Borah Levias, a maternity and newborn photographer from the Sacramento, Ca. area. They both are passionate photographers who are eager to learn as much as possible about their career in photography. The WPPI conference provides that knowledge base from seasoned professionals at the Las Vegas conference.
Episode 44: FujiFilm New Products
March 07, 2014 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBJustin Staley representative from FujiFilm talks about the new products that Fuji is rolling out. Fujifilm-Mini 90 & INSTAX 210 Instant Photo Camera, and several of the "X" series camera bodies. The Mini 90 & Instax 201 cameras, generates an instant print in 90 seconds. The newest Fuji flagship camera body, the FUJIFILM X-T1, retails for $1300 USD. Has a EVF, with less lag and easily keeps up with the subject at hand. Look for rebates on most camera bodies. Also new is the “SHARE” t...
Episode 43-Scott Kelby Interview
March 05, 2014 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBI caught up with Scott Kelby at the 2014 WPPI Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Scott Kelby the Photoshop guru talks about the new Kelby1, the integration of NAPP and his Kelby training photography education business. Listen to how he juggles and his busy life in general. Hear what Scott thinks is the future of Photoshop, and the Photoshop subscription plan. Scott gives advice to fellow photographers wishing to make photography their career.
Episode 42: D4s features
March 01, 2014 00:00 - 10 minutes - 10 MB********************************************* Hear where host Anthony Feliciano will be in a few days. Yes, Anthony has his media credential badge waiting for him, and he will be covering the WPPI conference and expo again. So don't miss these upcoming audio interviews direct from the WPPI MGM convention floor. ********************************************* I recently had lunch with Bill Wight at a crowded Southern California eatery, and recorded this interview with Bill on his tak...
Episode 40: Women In Photography
February 14, 2014 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBHear how every day women are handling the difficult challenges of digital photography today. Are men obstacles or solutions to learning more. Where are women turning to help them get to the next level of photography. What areas in photography are women better than men. Do Women want to deal with men or women when it comes to negotiations. Will women be left behind in the world of digital photography. Thank you Elizabeth Boatman, Janis DeMaine, Yvette Weilacker, and Alma Tilley for pa...
Episode 41: Photography Difference Between Men & Women
February 14, 2014 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBListen to the "Women In Photography Panel", Elizabeth, Janis, Yvette, and Alma, on the behind the scenes opinions of the differences between men & women in photography. After the Mic was suppose to be turned off, the women added more details on the differences on how men see things, and behave for the camera. Are men inherently more difficult or are women more cooperative in front of the camera. Do men make good subjects or not. Learn the details on this 'BONUS' episode.
Episode 39: A Review of the Nikon Df
February 05, 2014 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MBA review of Nikons latest full frame DSLR. Listen to host Anthony Feliciano give his review and experience with the Nikon Df. Learn why this camera has so many mixed reviews. Is this the camera for you. Learn the pro's and cons and what the future holds for these smaller full frame cameras.
Episode 37: John Alexander, Event Photography Tips
January 30, 2014 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBJohn shares Event Photography tips. What to look for. What equipment to bring. The challenges of different event photography events. Listen to John give tips for best camera results at Car Shows, Rodeos, Airshows.
Episode 38: Camera Bucket List Panel Discussion
January 30, 2014 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBOur panel of experience photographers, Bill Wight, Bob LaRock, John Alexander, Richard Lee discuss todays digital camera trends. What is on your "Camera Bucket List", or wish list. Hear our panel share their views on what they think the digital camera world needs. The talk gets lively and opinionated on the future of certain photography products. Don't miss this lengthly conversation on the ups and downs of the DSLR.
Episode 36: Travel Photography with Gary Dibble
January 23, 2014 21:40 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBSouthern California based photographer, Gary Dibble shares tips, and his experiences on travel photography. Gary has traveled extensively throughout the world. Pick up helpful advice on your next travel photography adventure. What gear to bring, lenses, airline check in baggage suggestions. Post editing tips. Back up accessories. Security abroad.
Episode 35:Michael Graves Commercial Photographer
January 15, 2014 06:12 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBListen to commercial photographer Michael Graves give insight into the world of professional photography. Mike gives details about his start and continue success in todays competitive photography world. Don't miss Mikes tips for new photographers in product and wedding photography.
Episode 34 LEICA CAMERA UPDATE
March 28, 2013 07:24 - 6 minutes - 6 MBListen to all of the digital Leica camera update at the recent WPPI convention. There is one Leica camera for all budgets. The "M" body is out and shipping. Hear the details of this unique camera. The Leica body is classic and the lenses are the envy of all photographers.
Episode 33- Lindsay Adler Interview, WPPI, Las Vegas, NV.
March 18, 2013 07:47 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBListen to Lindsay Adler as she shares her views on how to succeed in the photography world. Lindsay is a Fashion Photographer based in NYC. She has a studio in the Chelsea section of Manhattan. At age 27, she already has written three photography books, and shoots for several well known magazines. Hear what an up and coming star in the Fashion Photography world has to say about her successes.
Episode 32 Topaz Lab & Borrowlenses.com WPPI Conference, Las Vegas, NV
March 15, 2013 07:17 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MBDon't miss this episode of Photo Talk if you want to safe money on photography and software applications. Listen to Greg Rostami from Topaz Labs give an overview of the exciting and easy editing tools available through Topaz Labs. As he mentions, all upgrades are free and software is very cost effective. Also in this Podcast is Alex Huff from borrowlenses.com. Borrowlenses.com is a service that rents all types of camera and accessories for all of your photo projects. Use discount c...
Episode 31 Nikon & Canon new products, Las Vegas, NV.
March 13, 2013 18:19 - 8 minutes - 7.99 MBListen to Rick Berk, Senior Product Specialist from Canon, talk about the latest Canon gear. The D6 camera body and other products. Also included in this Podcast is an interview with Mike Corrado, Senior Product Manger for Nikon USA. Mike is excited to talk about the new Nikon D7100 camera body just introduced at the WPPI conference in Las Vegas, NV.
Episode 30 Ethics of Digital Photography
March 08, 2013 08:52 - 19 minutes - 18 MBListen to the hot topic of "ethics in digital photography as discussed by the RC Photo Club of Southern California. Why do we manipulate our images, Why do we accept these practices in commercial ads. Who is still not a Photoshopper. Have you been "shopped". Listen to historic manipulation examples done in the name of journalism. Where is our society going with image editing. See how we are changing the way we see people and our planet.
Episode 29
February 26, 2013 23:22 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBHave you ever wanted to learn how to photograph "Trail Lights". You know those great photos of color lights in street traffic. Listen to our guest speaker Bob LaRock explain how easy it is to make colorful images of your night time skies and other objects. Hear about what camera settings you need to have. What basic equipment to use. This can even be done with a "point and shoot" camera. Bob LaRock website: www.imagealchemyonline.com
Episode 28 Street Photography Presentation
February 08, 2013 22:24 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBHear speaker Anthony Feliciano talk about "street photography" to members of the RC Photo Club.. Listen to tips, do's and don'ts, audience questions. Learn what the street photography is all about. What camera equipment to bring along. Ideas on composition, use of light, and exposure. Do you know your rights as a street photographer in the United states.
Episode 27-Basic Class Fun Quiz
February 06, 2013 07:49 - 4 minutes - 15.2 MBListen and learn from the Basic Photography class, as they answer some fun photography questions. The emphasis is on FUN. This is the last class and the students are having fun with the questions and answers. Hear the humor and excitement about their passion for photography. See how many you can answer along with the class. There is always something new and unexpected in the photography classes. Thank you class.
Episode 26-MANUAL CAMERA SETTINGS
February 05, 2013 06:23 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MBSome quick tips on how to set your camera for manual exposures. Listen to how easy it is to take total control of your camera from the manual exposure, to flash, and manual focus. Learn the "Exposure Triangle" components. These settings will change the way you take photos forever. Once you learn the manual mode, you might not want to go back to the auto exposures. Shoot like the pros in this quick tutorial.
Episode 25-Program Mode Class
January 30, 2013 08:31 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBLearn to shoot in "Program Mode" with the Basic Photography class. Hear tips on why this mode is best over "Auto" camera mode. Program mode will start you on the manual controls of your digital SLR camera. Use this mode for Street Photography, sports, children. Learn the ISO and Exposure Compensation adjustments to a better photo.
Landscape & Pet Photo Tips
January 26, 2013 08:35 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBListen to the Basic Photography class discuss how they are going to do the class assignment of taking a landscape or pet photo. Learn the basic principals of landscape and pet portraits.
Photography Terms-Episode 23
October 24, 2012 00:38 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBThe advance photography class reviews "photography terms". Hear the most common digital photography terms and their definitions. Get to know terminology that will help you gain confidence when using your DSLR. Repeat the broadcast as many times as you need to get familiar with today's camera terminology.