A lot of photographers, start taking photographs because they think they can easily sell them. However, I give you some thoughts about some of the obstacles you will need to overcome. Selling ph...

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John Diephouse and I discuss his photographs and how he arrived at his images from 2023-04-05T14:16

John Diephouse has 40 years of experience in photography. In addition, one of these images you are about to listen to was howling at the Michigan governor's mansion in Lansing,Michigan. John is ...

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I have an idea: is it OK to copy a photographic idea? from 2023-03-13T10:20

In the latest of the I have an idea podcast I talk about copying a photographic idea you may have seen elsewhere.

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I have an idea series: workshops, what type or best for me. from 2023-03-10T01:05

This is a short podcast, on the type of workshops I chose when I wanted to learn something new about photography. I never really chased the location workshops, and here's why.

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It's tough, as a photographer to keep those creative juices flowing, here's an idea. from 2023-03-07T20:34

I recently ran across an idea, that's probably not unique, but you need to me. Combining a couple of different thoughts I came across an idea for a new project during the summer. It help me get ...

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Do I really want to make the commitment to shoot in black and white? from 2023-01-23T18:20

A short discussion on whether or not I should commit to shooting in black-and-white photography. It's not about giving up color photography, but rather trying to decide if the frustration is wor...

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Why do some photographers quit? from 2023-01-21T14:48

So why do photographers quit , here are my thoughts.

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An interview with author/photographer Marc Silber: He has a new book out see below from 2022-10-14T16:12

Marc Silber is an accomplished photo educator, photographer, and more importantly author of a new book: See links below — we have a preorder bonus for his Create book Listen

Can we ever achieve minimalism in our creative photography? from 2022-08-30T13:37:14

Is minalism in photography dead? Or do we always need more equipment?
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Publishing a book on the Palouse from 2022-01-16T17:44:56

I talked to photographers Lynn Weyand and John Trotter about their recent book on the Palouse in the state of Washington. It's a fabulous book and it can be found on Blurb. Look under John Trott...
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Let's talk about why I use the Alan Gordon viewfinder for photos and video from 2021-12-29T15:56:14

This is a podcast about a viewfinder that I use to help compose my videos and photographs. It comes in very handy a little bit more expensive than I like [but don't buy the cheaper ones on Amazo...
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Do we ever really look at someone else's photography? from 2021-12-17T16:21:02

Recently, I brought a book to a group gathering of photographers. How they looked at the book, and what topics came up after that was rather interesting. I had asked myself, did they really care...
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French Photographer Rebecca Rubcke Exhibition in Paris from 2021-11-24T16:08:42

Rebecca Rubcke's exhibition is beautiful and inspiring.

www.rebeccarubcke.com

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A photography epiphany; why I've given up printing from 2021-10-31T21:26:49

Many of us who have been in photography a long time have printed our images. We did this either via the darkroom or within the last 10 years by our computer. I decided to give up on printing and...
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An interview with photographer Elizabeth Clark Libert on her new book from 2021-08-20T12:49:15

This is a fascinating interview with Elizabeth Clark Libert on her forthcoming book. Elizabeth describes in detail why this project was important to her and how she sought out a publisher for he...
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A conversation with Marc Silber best selling photography author from 2021-05-26T14:32:07

www.advancingyourphotography.com

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Are composites real photographs? from 2021-04-14T17:20:32

Well I give you a couple of thoughts that I have on whether composites should be identified as such and even included in your local camera competition.
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Serendipity in Farmington New Mexico from 2021-04-06T22:58:16

Come along with me on a serendipity trip to Farmington New Mexico and explore some new possibilities if you're out that way.
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Nicole Jean Hill talks about her new book from 2021-02-24T21:33:03

Nicole Jean Hill worked as a Co- curator to publish the photographs of Lora Webb Nichols. Nichols lived from 1883 to 1962 in a small mining town called E this is a draftncampment Wyoming. Nicole...
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An interview with Curt Pradelt, well known landscape photographer from 2021-01-10T19:47:54

Curt will discuss his techniques for landscape photography. He does both color and black-and-white. You can find the YouTube video here; https://youtu.be/0lEYELZtxPE

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An interview with Gerard Exupery New York street photographer from 2021-01-03T17:39:10

In this interview with Gerard we get fascinating insight into street photography in New York City. Gerard also talks about his book subway [shot in the New York subway system] and his forthcomin...
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Melanie McWhorter Photo Book Publishing Consultant Interview from 2020-12-18T22:40:13

On this podcast we will be interviewing Melanie McWhorter on what it takes to get a photo book published. Melanie is well known within the industry and she gives some helpful advice.

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Monument camera a film photographers dream from 2020-11-17T17:43:16

This is an interview with Lee Walker owner of monument camera in Tucson Arizona. Monument camera specializes in all formats of film photography. They have a wide array of paper and chemicals, in...
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I'm moving from printing to a new media from 2020-10-28T18:28:15

Is printing the only and best way too get your images shown, I think not!

Dan Milnor

https://youtu.be/YfcmH_O53Uo
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I am a photo workshop...... dropout from 2020-09-23T19:01:24

Well I dropped out of a photo workshop and I've given some thought to workshops in general, and what you need to think about before signing up.
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John Dickson on infrared photography. Episode two from 2020-09-10T17:49:58

This is episode two of the black and white photography podcast. John Dickson has been doing infrared photography for the past five years. We go through his workflow, and take a look at some of h...
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Infrared Photography Tutorial (also see YouTube link below) from 2020-08-30T14:53:40

A short tutorial on how to get started in black and white photography. Youtube below

https://youtu.be/FwschRS-yIE
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Accomplished Photographer JamesCapo (wildlife and landscape) from 2020-08-20T14:06:27

James Capo talks about his photography. You can also follow on youtube video. He's got some great images!

https://youtu.be/LqZRR5EZJqA

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Long projects, short projects, what's the best from 2020-08-14T12:16:52

As many of you know, I am an advocate of doing projects for photography. One-off images just don't excite me. Consequently, I've been listening to a few YouTube commentators [Dan Milnor, Brooks ...
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Projects, Lomg from 2020-08-14T12:11:55

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Why photography projects are difficult to do. from 2020-07-10T12:18:18

A short discussion as to why photography projects are difficult and why most people avoid them and focus on single images.
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Thinking about moving your feet from 2020-06-28T18:38:10

Good photography means moving your feet
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Negative Supply Interview with co-founder AJ Holmes from 2020-06-20T17:00:53

This is an interview with AJ Holmes to discuss their products to help you digitize your film. you can find them at www.negative.supply.com

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Black-and-white film development, thoughts on using a lab or doing it yourself. from 2020-04-29T22:59:56

These are some preliminary thoughts about using a lab to develop your film or doing it on your own. I'll have another podcast in the near future discussing more information and providing you wit...
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Listen to professional photographer Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli from 2020-03-02T07:00

Dominic is the main photographer for the Rick Steves' travel books. He has traveled all over the world taking those fabulous photos you see in Steves' books. Dominic gives us some interesting in...
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A couple of tips if you have photographers block from 2020-01-23T00:57:52

Sometimes, as photographers, we all feel that creative block. Here are a few tips to get you through that obstacle.
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Sasha Wolf; Photo Works a book review from 2020-01-06T11:00

This is a book review of Photo Works by Sasha Wolf. The book can be found on Amazon. I think it's extremely important reading for young photographers trying to find their way and career in photo...
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Some thoughts and tips on buying used film equipment from 2019-12-26T11:00

After recently purchasing some analog film equipment I thought I'd pass along a few tips and thoughts that might help you if you are thinking about buying film equipment.
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An Interview With French Photographer Rebecca Rubcke from 2019-12-14T01:33:32

This is an interview with French photographer Rebecca Rubcke. Rebecca's career as a photographer started with her father early in her life. She continues to photograph those things that are mos...
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Post digital processing in black-and-white from 2019-12-09T05:00

John Trotter, Lynn Weyand, and John Dickson discuss post processing in the digital world. They have approximately hundred and 60 years of photograph experience behind them I think you will find ...
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Black and white photography podcast from 2019-12-02T01:57:55

This is an interview with black and white photographer Tom Chester. We discuss Tom's involvement with the Western photographic historical Society. In addition, we talk about the classes availabl...
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PARIS PHOTO 2019 from 2019-11-16T23:03:39

Well if you've never been to Paris photo, I would suggest you go to the website and take a look at what it has to offer. This podcast briefly describes some of the things that you will see at Pa...
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Two great books for black-and-white photographers from 2019-10-07T17:50:52

In this podcast I will discuss two books that will help the black-and-white photographer not only become inspired but also improve their visualization in black-and-white photography. The first b...
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A bio sketch of Sally Mann contemporary photographer from 2019-09-26T16:37:57

This podcast is a bio sketch of the contemporary photographer Sally Mann. I have included some photos for your reference on my YouTube channel. In 2001 Sally Mann received the photographer of th...
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Why black-and-white photography? from 2019-09-25T13:22:46

This is a short episode discussing why you should photograph in black-and-white. The podcast considers those things that you should take in the consideration when you photograph in black-and-whi...
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Tips for shooting in black and white photography from 2019-09-14T17:37:22

In this podcast, I offer you some tips on how to shoot better black-and-white photographs. Shooting in black-and-white is considerably different than shooting in color. I believe these handy tip...
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Interview with Lynn Weyand and accomplished black-and-white photographer from 2019-08-26T17:21:39

Today you have the pleasure of listening to Lynn Weyand and discussing her 47 years in black-and-white photography. Lynn started her journey at an American army base in Germany, started her own ...
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Black-and-white photography from 2019-08-19T13:55:18

In a continuing effort to provide some historical background for black-and-white photography I have provided a short bio – sketch of Paul Strand.

Strand was instrumental in start...
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Black-and-white photography printing from 2019-08-09T15:32:33

In recent podcasts I have talked about the fact that photographers should print. However, many photographers don't want to invest in the printer and the expensive inks. And, in addition, they do...
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Art movements in photography and why they are important. from 2019-07-23T16:22:06

This is a short podcast about several art movements in black-and-white photography. It may seem to some that looking at photography from a historical perspective is not worth a lot of time. How...
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An interview with John Dixson, well known Appalacian Photographer from 2019-07-12T15:51:26

Today, you're in for a treat. This is an interview with John Dickson a well-known photographer who lives in Asheville, North Carolina. John has been a black-and-white photographer for the past 5...
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Black and white photography –Piezography Printing from 2019-06-24T15:45:39

Today we will be talking with John Trotter who has been working with piezography printing for the past eight years. This type of printing can be done with the existing printers available today. ...
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Edward Weston at the Dennos Museum from 2019-06-15T20:41:55

This podcast is about the discovery of a valuable Edward Weston modernistic nude by the Dennos Museum. This Weston modernistic nude is one of the most valuable in the United States. There are on...
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The BW Zone System, Is It Still Relevant from 2019-06-06T18:23:46

In this podcast we will discuss the relevance of the zone system in today's digital photography. Based upon a book by Chris Johnson we will briefly review if it's possible to use a digital camer...
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Henri Cartier Bresson Bio Sketch from 2019-05-29T23:53:02

This podcast is a bio sketch of Henri Cartier Bresson. It is not intended to provide full biographical details. It is designed to give you a short sketch of his life and encourage you to go to ...
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CAMERA CLUB COMPETITIONS from 2019-05-18T14:10:37

This is a short podcast about entering your first black-and-white camera club competition. I go through about four tips that will help you get over the anxiety of your first competition submissi...
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An interview with Steve Dell master printer from 2019-05-11T12:43:03

Today we have an interview with Steve Dell a master printer from the Tucson Arizona area. Steve has printed for gallery submissions and many photographic competitions. If you don't want to buy a...
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Interview with black and white photographer harry Kimball from 2019-04-28T20:08:44

This is an interview with Harry Kimball a black-and-white photographer for the past 40 years. Harry discusses his start in photography and how he moved from the analog age to the digital age. Listen

Looking At Black and White Photographs from 2019-04-20T20:03:46

This is a podcast about looking at black and white photographs. It will detail several ways to view black and white photographs. Looking at black and white photographs will only make you a bette...
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Tonal Mergers In Black and White Photography from 2019-04-13T19:08:15

This is a podcast about tonal mergers. The perspective black-and-white photographer needs to understand what total mergers are and how they can be overcome with a few simple techniques.

A...
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Storytelling With Black and White Photographs from 2019-04-11T18:59:26

This episode is about storytelling with black-and-white photographs. It goes into detail about how to set up the photographic essay. It includes those things that you need to consider for an in...
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