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Photography Matters EP 102 – What’s the Most Important Part of Your Photography
December 20, 2022 12:48 - 23.8 MBWhat are the most important things about your photography. What are the elements that you really want to focus on. Have you ever thought about that. I’m sure most of you probably have. But if you haven’t, give it some real thought. I’ll explain why during the show. Enjoy. The Links Dead Man’s Gun, S1 … The post Photography Matters EP 102 – What’s the Most Important Part of Your Photography appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 101 – Are the Masters Still Relevant?
December 16, 2022 04:10 - 25.2 MBAre the “Masters of Photography,” refering to the photographers of the 20th Century that are still celebrated today…. with all the changes in photography, is their work still relevant. Is it still important to “Study the Masters”? I think you probably already know how I feel about it. Food for thought. Enjoy. Stop the presses! … The post Photography Matters Ep 101 – Are the Masters Still Relevant? appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 100 – Story Telling
June 12, 2021 20:04 - 20.4 MBStory telling. It’s one of my favorite aspects of the humans. People love to hear stories. Some people are great at telling stories. In this episode I share my thoughts on how story telling integrates with photography. Enjoy. A Book That Will Literally Change Your Life! The post Photography Matters Ep 100 – Story Telling appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 51 – Happy Thanksgiving
November 26, 2020 08:00 - 11.6 MBHappy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone is having a fantastic time, hopefully with people you love. Today’s episode will be a short one, but I hope motivational. Enjoy. The Links Something For The Whole Family! The post INSPIRED – Episode 51 – Happy Thanksgiving appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 99 – The Black & White of It…
November 25, 2020 03:38 - 28.5 MBFor any of you who have known me for any amount of time, you’re very likely familiar with my obsession with black and white photography. If you ever wondered why it’s so one sided for me, I’ll let you know why 99 times out of 100, I’ll choose black and white over color. Enjoy. A … The post Photography Matters Ep 99 – The Black & White of It… appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 50 – The Extraordinary Ordinary
November 13, 2020 23:31 - 15.4 MBWe’ve all seen work from photographers who can shoot the seemingly ordinary scenes or subjects. But while it is something so ordinary, there is something there; something that does make the photo work. There is something about the shot that gives the photo an extraordinary feel. How does that happen. I’ll talk about this today. … The post INSPIRED – Episode 50 – The Extraordinary Ordinary appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 98 – DNA & Are Your Photos Good Enough
November 11, 2020 04:02 - 28.6 MBDo you know, or are you, yourself, a photographer who doesn’t really want to study other photographer’s work? Some feel it could influence them too much? I’ve heard that kind of thing from time to time. Also, since we’ve been talking about selling your prints or books lately, I’ve got a little bit more to … The post Photography Matters Ep 98 – DNA & Are Your Photos Good Enough appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 49 – Favorite Cameras & Create.Photography Podcast
November 06, 2020 04:13 - 14.8 MBI know we all have our favorite cameras. I’ll talk about mine and reasons why they are my favorites. Also want to let you know about a reasonably new podcast out there. It’s called Create.Photography and its host is photographer, Daniel Sigg. I was recently on an episode with Daniel. Great guy. (good photographer, too!) … The post INSPIRED – Episode 49 – Favorite Cameras & Create.Photography Podcast appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 97 – Window Dressing and A Couple Leica Tips
November 03, 2020 04:25 - 28.5 MBI’ve been getting out with my camera a bit more these days. Just wanted to share a recent experience that inspired a new project. Also have a couple items about Leica gear. Helpful stuff if it applies to you. Enjoy. The Photos All photos shot with my Leica M262 and Summicron 50mm. All of them … The post Photography Matters Ep 97 – Window Dressing and A Couple Leica Tips appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 48 – Do You Always Carry?
October 30, 2020 11:00 - 4.7 MBAre you one of those photographers who always carry a camera with you? I mean a proper camera, not your phone. (although the cameras on our phones are becoming freakishly good) I’ll share my 2 cents on the topic. Enjoy A Real Page Turner, Great for Halloween! The post INSPIRED – Episode 48 – Do You Always Carry? appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 47 – Are You Printing? Are You Selling?
October 29, 2020 07:00 - 5.07 MBIn recent video I uploaded to YouTube I talk about the concept of selling prints from your website. I thought I’d talk a little be more on that subject. Enjoy The Links You Owe It To Yourself To Buy This Book! The post INSPIRED – Episode 47 – Are You Printing? Are You Selling? appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 46 – Sharpness is a Bourgeois Concept
October 28, 2020 07:00 - 4.51 MBIn 1998 at age 90, the photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, who swore by his Leica, said to Helmut Newton: “sharpness is a bourgeois concept.” Bourgeois means wealth without taste. Jim Austen That’s one of my favorite photography quotes. “sharpness is a bourgeois concept.” I’ll share my two cents on the subject. Enjoy. Dark Vegasy Stuff For … The post INSPIRED – Episode 46 – Sharpness is a Bourgeois Concept appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 96 – Should You Start a Podcast or YouTube Channel
October 27, 2020 07:00 - 11.8 MBI think I remember doing an episode on this topic before, but I was recently asked by another photographer if they should start a podcast or do a YouTube channel. I’ll give my 2 cents on the subject. Enjoy. You Could Own This Book! Not Kidding! The post Photography Matters Ep 96 – Should You Start a Podcast or YouTube Channel appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 45 – AI Post Processing
October 26, 2020 07:00 - 4.7 MBI watched a YouTube video this morning from photographer, Thomas Heaton. Great photographer, great youtube channel. He was expressing his concerns about the idea of AI software doing the post processing of your images. I’ll give you my 2 cents on that. Enjoy. The Links Do You Own This Book Yet!? The post INSPIRED – Episode 45 – AI Post Processing appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 44 – Short Stories Continued
October 22, 2020 07:01 - 2.72 MBToday I posted an episode of Photography Matters, talking about a variety of writing exercises to help build your storytelling chops. Just wanted to followup with a couple things I left out. This will be a short one. Crazy Awesome Book of the Week! The post INSPIRED – Episode 44 – Short Stories Continued appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 95 – Short Stories
October 21, 2020 07:00 - 7.75 MBAn idea had come to me today, and I think it might be a good one. An exercise that can help strengthen my storytelling muscle. Then I thought, why keep this to myself? Might as well share it with you and see if maybe this would sound interesting to you. It doesn’t get any better … The post Photography Matters Ep 95 – Short Stories appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 43 – Don’t Shoot for Other Photographers; Shoot for Your Art
October 16, 2020 15:33 - 3.97 MBYou know how sometimes people produce work that’s actually designed more to impress their peers rather than accomplish the primary goal. I think this happens in photography sometimes. A Must Have! The post INSPIRED – Episode 43 – Don’t Shoot for Other Photographers; Shoot for Your Art appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 94 – Storytelling in Focal Lengths
October 13, 2020 07:00 - 9.61 MBOne of my favorite thing in photography and something I will always work to get better at is storytelling. Focal lengths can be powerful tools that can help you tell your stories better. I’ll share my thoughts on what works best for me and why, and on different lengths so you can think about what … The post Photography Matters Ep 94 – Storytelling in Focal Lengths appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 42 – Ideas
October 09, 2020 07:00 - 4.66 MBIdeas – precious gifts for creatives. They are too valuable to ignore, thinking that you’ll get to it later. Best to write it down while it’s still fresh on your mind. This Book is Perfect for You! The post INSPIRED – Episode 42 – Ideas appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 93 – Passion & Obsession
October 06, 2020 07:00 - 9.83 MBPassion & Obsession – two of the most important tools in an artists bag. I’ll get asked, from time to time from other photographers something like, “What should I shoot so that I can stand out, build a following, do better on social media, etc…” Today’s conversation revolves around my standard answer to those questions. … The post Photography Matters Ep 93 – Passion & Obsession appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 92 – Mood • Feel • Story
September 29, 2020 02:19 - 9.66 MBMood, Feel and Story. These are three words you’ll read on the homepage of my photography website. For me, these are the three most important elements of a photograph. I’ll talk about why and I’d be curious to hear from you, what are the most important elements that you look for in your photographs. Enjoy. … The post Photography Matters Ep 92 – Mood • Feel • Story appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 91 – The Blessing of Change
September 22, 2020 23:56 - 12.2 MBChange is inevitable. It’s one thing that we can count on. The good thing is that while sometimes change is uncomfortable, change is often the thing that keeps life (and our photography) interesting. Enjoy The Photos Roll From the Nikkormat The roll that came out of the camera was Fujicolor Superia X-Tra 400, 24 exp. … The post Photography Matters Ep 91 – The Blessing of Change appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 90 – What I Did Over My COVID-19 Vacation (quarantine)
September 03, 2020 21:05 - 9.81 MBHope you’re all doing well. Just thought I’d say hi and kind of catch up a bit. Enjoy. The Links The post Photography Matters Ep 90 – What I Did Over My COVID-19 Vacation (quarantine) appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 89 – Just Catching Up
May 01, 2020 04:21 - 8.03 MBHaven’t checked in with you guys and gals for a while, so just wanted to say hi, see how everyone is doing, talk about film a bit; projects and just stuff in general. Stay safe. The Links Analog Insights video on Ferrania P-30 Film Ferrania Website Blue Moon Camera & Machine My MagCloud Stuff The post Photography Matters Ep 89 – Just Catching Up appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 88 – Weird Times – Why 50mm? – Monopoly
March 23, 2020 02:16 - 9.26 MBI hope this episode finds everyone healthy and safe. Such a different time right now. I want to talk about that a little bit. Also, that old conversation regarding 50mm vs 35mm primes, and for the shots I love the most, it usually comes from 50mm. It’s a different look. Then a couple words about … The post Photography Matters Ep 88 – Weird Times – Why 50mm? – Monopoly appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 87 – Projects
March 03, 2020 23:09 - 8.87 MBProjects – it’s my favorite form of photography these days. I haven’t been doing much random photography these days. I shoot with the project in mind. But… sometimes that means I’m not shooting as much. I’ll share my thoughts on this stuff, and would look forward to hearing your thoughts as well. Enjoy. The Book The post Photography Matters Ep 87 – Projects appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 86 – ACROS II, Using Old Gear, Leica JPEGs
February 23, 2020 06:36 - 9.36 MBThis week’s episode is kind of mixed bag. Have you shot any ACROS II yet? I ordered a couple rolls from Freestyle. Haven’t shot it yet, but have some thoughts on this i’ll share with you. Also the topic of how using gear that maybe you’ve kind of forgotten about can kind of make things … The post Photography Matters Ep 86 – ACROS II, Using Old Gear, Leica JPEGs appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 85 – What Would You Make Your Photo Book About?
January 10, 2020 00:19 - 9.78 MBIf you were to make a photo book (and I really hope you do), what would it be about? In this episode I’ll talk more about things I’ve been doing with MagCloud and the books I’m working on. I’ll let you know some things I’ve learned along the way. My hope is that if you … The post Photography Matters Ep 85 – What Would You Make Your Photo Book About? appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 84 – Update on MagCloud, Lens Issues and Other Stuff
December 18, 2019 20:06 - 11.2 MBI hope everyone has been doing good and enjoying the holiday season. In this episode I want to catch you up on how things are going with using MagCloud for publishing my book. Also, I’ve had some lens issues I’ve been dealing with lately. I’ll share my story on that and see if you guys … The post Photography Matters Ep 84 – Update on MagCloud, Lens Issues and Other Stuff appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 83 – FUJIFLM ACROS II, Instagram & MagCloud
November 19, 2019 21:59Well, good news – Fujifilm ACROS II has an official shipping date! This has been announced for a while now, but that’s okay. Anytime is a good time to talk about ACROS. What do you guys and gals think about Instagram’s plan to remove the “Likes”? I’ll share my 2 cents. Shooting something different. Last […] The post Photography Matters Ep 83 – FUJIFLM ACROS II, Instagram & MagCloud appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 83 – Fujifilm ACROS II, Instagram & MagCloud
November 19, 2019 21:59 - 11.3 MBWell, good news – Fujifilm ACROS II has an official shipping date! This has been announced for a while now, but that’s okay. Anytime is a good time to talk about ACROS. What do you guys and gals think about Instagram’s plan to remove the “Likes”? I’ll share my 2 cents. Shooting something different. Last … The post Photography Matters Ep 83 – Fujifilm ACROS II, Instagram & MagCloud appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 82 – Meaningful Work (and other stuff)
October 22, 2019 08:00 - 7.05 MBI recently was involved in a project for a client that ended up being one of the most meaning peaces of work I’ve done in a long time. I’ll talk about that. Also, took another day trip out with my friend, Garrett last week. More cool stuff. I’ll share my thoughts on why I really … The post Photography Matters Ep 82 – Meaningful Work (and other stuff) appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 81 – The Power of Doing Something Different
October 15, 2019 08:00 - 10.7 MBMany of us as photographers have certain genres where we tend to spend a lot of our time; certain subjects that we’re more passionate about shooting. That’s a good thing because the more we shoot those subjects we’re most passionate about, the more we refine our process and develop are skill set in that arena. … The post Photography Matters Ep 81 – The Power of Doing Something Different appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 41 – Stop Searching
October 03, 2019 08:00 - 7.01 MBIt’s been a while since I’ve recorded an episode of INSPIRED, but I was reading through Jay Maisel’s book, “It’s Not About the F-Stop” this morning and found a lesson that I thought would make a good topic for one of the shorter broadcasts. Enjoy. The post INSPIRED – Episode 41 – Stop Searching appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 80 – Fred Herzog
October 01, 2019 08:00 - 8.41 MBOn September 9, we lost photographer, Fred Herzog. I’ve admired Fred’s work for sometime, but as I’m generally more obsessed with black and white photography I wasn’t necessarily looking at Mr. Herzog’s work as much as I should’ve been. With his recent passing, I started seeing more of his work displayed in posts as a … The post Photography Matters Ep 80 – Fred Herzog appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 79 – Improve Your Photography by Setting Goals
September 17, 2019 07:05 - 9.53 MBUnless you’re a professional photographer with clients and paid assignments, it can be easy to leave the camera alone for long periods of time. You’re not pushed to keep shooting consistently and so maybe you don’t. If this is you, don’t feel bad, you’ve got lots of good company. But, one thing I feel is … The post Photography Matters Ep 79 – Improve Your Photography by Setting Goals appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 78 – Can Other Creative Fields Fuel Your Photography?
August 06, 2019 08:00 - 11.6 MBI’ve loved beeing a creative person ever since I can remember. I think all kids start out that way. Some of us strive to continue to maintain that level of creativity in our lives. I was thinking about it today and decided to put the question out there…. does being active in other creative fields … The post Photography Matters Ep 78 – Can Other Creative Fields Fuel Your Photography? appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 77 – Street Photography – What Does That Mean To You?
July 30, 2019 08:00 - 9.08 MBStreet Photography – What Does it Mean For You? Street Photography is a genre; a category of photography that when someone says, “Street Photography” I think we all kind of have an idea in our mind about what that term means. However, the thing is that street photography has grown into a category that really … The post Photography Matters Ep 77 – Street Photography – What Does That Mean To You? appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 40 – Summer Photography – How to Beat the Heat
July 18, 2019 08:00 - 7.02 MBMan, does the summer weather affect your photography? I live in Vegas, where if I go outside during the day I feel like I’m climbing directly into a tanning bed. I’m not complaining, but this really does modify my enthusiasm to get out and shoot, particularly during the day. Enjoy The post INSPIRED – Episode 40 – Summer Photography – How to Beat the Heat appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 76 – A Minimalist Approach
July 16, 2019 08:00 - 13.3 MBMinimalism is kind of a hot topic these days. Many people are working to live with a more minimal approach to life. I think this is worth looking at when it comes to photography as well. Enjoy. The Links Matt D’Avella’s channel on YouTube The Minimalism Documentary official site The post Photography Matters Ep 76 – A Minimalist Approach appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 75 – Story
July 09, 2019 08:00 - 7.63 MBThe importance of Story in photography. I know this is not a new concept by any means. But it’s so important that I don’t think it can ever be talked about too much. Enjoy. The post Photography Matters Ep 75 – Story appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 74 – Gear Lust vs Film Lust
June 25, 2019 08:00 - 9.89 MBI think if you’ve been involved with photography for any amount of time you’ll be familiar with the term G.A.S. – Gear Acquisition Syndrome. It’s an easy path to get on, and I’ve enjoyed the pursuit of gear myself. Luckily less these days, but it IS a real thing. Lately I’ve found myself more involved … The post Photography Matters Ep 74 – Gear Lust vs Film Lust appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 73 – William Eggleston – Not About the Wow Factor
June 18, 2019 08:00 - 10.7 MBWilliam Eggleston – Not About the Wow Factor Every once in a while I’ll revisit a particular documentary on YouTube about photographer, William Eggleston. It’s a good reminder for me, to not miss the photographs in life that, while not epic in nature, still contain so much story and interest. I think that’s important. Enjoy. … The post Photography Matters Ep 73 – William Eggleston – Not About the Wow Factor appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 72 – Fujifilm ACROS II – I Didn’t See This Coming
June 11, 2019 08:00 - 10.1 MBFujifilm ACROS II – Coming fall of 2019 Fujifilm ACROS II… Wow, this was unexpected, at least I for one did not see this coming. I really felt that Fujifilm was really happy to be exiting the analog side of photography to keep its focus on the digital products; their X Series cameras and lenses. … The post Photography Matters Ep 72 – Fujifilm ACROS II – I Didn’t See This Coming appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 39 – Beauty Photography – How You Get Better at Working with People
June 08, 2019 12:30 - 4.8 MBI had three people ask me questions about this topic this week, so I thought this would be a good topic for a podcast episode. Hope you enjoy. The post INSPIRED – Episode 39 – Beauty Photography – How You Get Better at Working with People appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 38 – Mick Rock – Shot – The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
June 03, 2019 08:00 - 5.81 MBMichael David Rock (Mick Rock) is responsible for many of the most famous and iconic shots of Rock and Roll musicians from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. Even if don’t know who he is, you’ve seen his photographs. His documentary “Shot – The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock” is currenty on Netflix. I’ll also talk … The post INSPIRED – Episode 38 – Mick Rock – Shot – The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 37 – Inspiration, Don’t Wait For It
May 27, 2019 08:00 - 5.02 MBFor the creative mind, inspiration is pure gold. To have something that inspires you and lights up your creativity is priceless. Whether that something is a muse; a landscape; a street scene; or even just a concept… that inspiration really is priceless. However, that source of inspiration might not might not always seem to be … The post INSPIRED – Episode 37 – Inspiration, Don’t Wait For It appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 36 – Miles Davis and the Importance of Change
May 25, 2019 12:19 - 5.49 MBI was just listening to an interview with Miles Davis, an artist who continued to reinvent himself and his music, constantly, and it got me thinking about the importance of how change is crucial for growth, in any artistic field. I used this photo of Jonny for this episode’s featured image because on this shoot … The post INSPIRED – Episode 36 – Miles Davis and the Importance of Change appeared first on Photography Matters.
Photography Matters Ep 71 – Changing Directions, Adobe Pricing, and a New Look for the Site
May 14, 2019 08:00 - 10.1 MBIn order to experience growth in anything in life you have to branch out; try new things; try changing directions. Maybe even make a complete departure from the old into something completely different. In this episode I share my thoughts on this topic. Also wanted to briefly talk about the Adobe Photography Package pricing. Have … The post Photography Matters Ep 71 – Changing Directions, Adobe Pricing, and a New Look for the Site appeared first on Photography Matters.
INSPIRED – Episode 35 – Happy Mother’s Day and More Stuff About Eastman Double-X
May 13, 2019 02:35 - 5 MBHey, I hope you all had a great weekend and a wonderful Mother’s Day. I did manage to get out last week and head up to Cold Creek and see if I could find any wild Mustangs to photograph. I did, and I actually posted an article on the website a couple days ago about … The post INSPIRED – Episode 35 – Happy Mother’s Day and More Stuff About Eastman Double-X appeared first on Photography Matters.