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The Art of Photography is your lens into the world of making images. Every Sunday, Ted Forbes produces new episodes on diverse topics such as techniques, composition, philosophy, craft, digital photography, film, darkroom techniques and more. If you are a photographer, this is the show for you.
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Is that a Sony RX100 in your pocket? from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.920757
The Sony DSC-RX100 Mark III is the third iteration in the compact line from Sony. Its an amazing little camera that performs impressively well. I've been wanting a camera for a while that wou...
ListenSaul Leiter :: Early Black and White from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.916945
Saul Leiter was one of the greatest undiscovered photographers of the 20th century. Working in New York as a fashion photographer, Saul Leiter amassed an amazing collection of personal work that ca...
ListenNick Brandt from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.912914
Nick Brandt is one of the more important photographers working in fine art today. His entire cause and mission is wrapped around stopping the rampant poaching problem in East Africa. Nick pho...
ListenDeveloping Film In One Step - Intant Processing from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.894902
New55 has just released a chemical called R3 Monobath. It is just that, a 1 chemical process for developing film. I wanted to see for myself how well this worked so I ordered a few bottles and deve...
ListenSony A5100 :: The Best Deal in Photography? from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.891147
The Sony A5100 is perhaps one of the best deals in cameras right now in terms of bang for the buck. Its not the perfect camera, but what you get in terms of image quality for both still photos and ...
ListenHow to use the Sony RX100 Mk III Wifi Connection from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.872692
In my recent review of the Sony RX100 Mk III, I skipped over the Wifi connectivity. Sony has been putting this into cameras for a while now and my early experiences with built in Wifi were frustrat...
ListenContrast Update - The Website Is Live! from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.868740
Contrast is a new project I’m working on to supplement the photography video’s I make. If you missed the last episode, this is going to be an online magazine. The website is up now – so feel free t...
ListenHow Do I Get Work With No Experience? from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.864520
I often get asked, “How do I get work without any experience?” Often people decide to work for free thinking that this will get them “in” with a client. While working for free will get you ex...
ListenCanon 50mm f1.8 STM from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.859679
http://theartofphotography.tv/dfip The Canon 50mm 1.8 STM is the newest addition to the Canon EF lineup. Its a motorized Autofocus lens that is extremely affordable. The body is made out of plast...
ListenSome Bad News, Forced To Move! from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.841827
Some bad news today. Looks like I'm going to have to move. And fast. The 7 weeks are going to be pretty crazy around here. Sorry for the drama.
ListenLightroom Mobile from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.838709
Lightroom Mobile is quickly becoming one of Adobe's strongest offerings. The Creative Cloud 2015 Updates have been some of the most important CC updates that Adobe has released and mobile is a key ...
ListenSony RX100 Mk IV :: First Look from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.835171
Sony just released the new RX 100 Mark IV which is the latest offering in the series of compacts. What Sony have done with this series of cameras is nothing short of amazing as they use the line to...
ListenLeica Store Visit from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.806552
I figured I'd go to the Leica Store for a visit during my last day in Los Angeles. Its been an amazing trip - I got to interview 2 fabulous photographers, I saw 2 incredible museum exhibitions, wen...
ListenLight Paper Process from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.801800
BOOK: Light, Paper Process http://amzn.to/1eW01Ak SPONSOR: This episode is sponsored by Lynda.com For a free 10 day, unlimited trial visit http://lynda.com/aop Perfect Lik...
ListenRhymes With Peachy from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.777615
Some favorites for the month! Creative Spaces TV https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYJ-b27EQGGublLO4CO6tLAPkCzmmCr09 Sara Dietschy https://www.youtube.com/user/saradietschy ...
ListenNo Show Today from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.773277
Well I can't get it done every week. No show today - here's why. Twitter: http://twitter.com/tedforbes Instagram: http://instagram.com/tedforbes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...
ListenBehind the Scenes With John from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.757385
In my last video - I showed you my photography lesson with John Free. Today I'm following up with a special behind the scenes with what went on. My most asked question in the last video was "w...
ListenKelby Worldwide Photowalk :: Dallas Edition from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.746064
I was asked to be the guest walker this weekend for the Dallas arm of the 2015 Scott Kelby Photowalk. We started at West End and took the Dart Rail to wind up in Deep Ellum. Check out the grou...
ListenThe World of W Eugene Smith from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.742565
W Eugene Smith is probably one of the most brilliant photojournalists of the mid-20th century. He was a master of the photo essay as his contributions to LIFE magazine, Harpers Bazaar, and the New ...
ListenKeith Carter :: From Uncertain To Blue from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.682314
Keith Carter's first book, From Uncertain To Blue is a monograph of photos from several trips across Texas. On Amazon: http://amzn.to/1VQOt1I Keith Carter: http://www.keithcarterphotogra...
ListenThat Time I Met Alexey Titarenko from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.661317
Today I was in Los Angeles for Classic Photographs LA and got to meet one of my photography heros, Alexey Titarenko. Alexey is a Russian-born photographer known for his long exposure images an...
ListenCanon Powershot G5 X Review from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.657080
This video is a review of the Canon G5x. This is a new top-of-the-line compact camera from Canon, but does it match up to the hype? You can see footage from this camera in my 2 previous video...
ListenWhat Sony Said :: a6300 Preview from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.653119
Sony has announced the successor to the popular a6000 mirrorless camera. If this camera performs up to what Sony claim it will, this will no doubt be a game changer. This video is NOT sponsore...
ListenThat Day :: The Photography of Laura Wilson from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.649057
Laura Wilson has had a photography career spanning over 40 years. She began as Richard Avedon’s research assistant on the In The American West series and currently has a solo show of her work at th...
ListenShe's Killing It :: Creative Spaces TV from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.637024
Check out the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxLwZURX14w SUBSCRIBE to Sara's Channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/saradietschy BIG shoutout to my friend Sara Dietschy who featured m...
ListenThe Future of Drones :: DJI Phantom 4 from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.624241
This week DJI announced the specs for the DJI Phantom 4 quadcopter. It looks quite impressive – redesigned battery, object avoidance (sort of), a new TapFly mode, a new lens design on the camera an...
ListenThe Portraits of Irving Penn from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.620317
Irving Penn was one of the most important editorial photographers of the mid-twentieth century. Equally comfortable in both commercial work and fine art, Penn continued to develop and push the limi...
ListenCan You Handle The Next Video? from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.616197
Prepare for something a little bit different… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Hiet5MnZ9c JEFF ZILM :: LOSSLESS FORMS FOR PICTURE PLANE at the Dallas Contemporary through March 20, 20...
ListenArt Vs Drone from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.612163
Filmed at Dallas Contemporary :: 2016 Art by Jeff Zilm (Lossless Forms For Picture Plane) Drone by Ted Forbes Music by JLin http://amzn.to/1VYtbyY Samples from the film Mommie Dea...
ListenThe Artist Series Trailer from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.596386
Last year we crowdfunded an entire series of artist interviews with living photographers for the show. This trailer is for the first three. Alexey Titarenko William Wegman Laura Wilson...
ListenThe Question Anser Video :: Artist Series from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.592838
Next week I will be at AiPAD in New York. If you live near New York City you should definitely come check this show out! http://www.aipad.com/ This week I released the trailer for the Art...
ListenArtist Series :: Laura Wilson from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.573357
Artist Series Episode 3 With a career spanning over 40 years, Laura Wilson is a respected photographer in the art world. Laura has published five monograph books. The first three are stud...
ListenWelcome to Mexico City from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.550261
I am in Mexico City this week filming the next 3 videos for the Artist Series. This is a little behind-the-scenes of what I've been up to. We have a meet-up on Friday, June 10, 2016 in Coyoacá...
ListenNobody Cares About Your Photography from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.519418
Nobody cares about your photography. The world doesn't need any more photographers. It doesn't need anymore musicians, writers, filmmakers, artists or actors either. We have enough. Its over-satura...
ListenToo Many Cameras? from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.510259
Just a few quick thoughts about cameras that are being produced today. I’ve got 2 Panasonic cameras I’m working on reviews for. Both are great but essential features are inconsistent camera to came...
ListenRecreating Famous Photos from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.505569
Catherine Balet :: Looking For the Masters In Ricardo’s Golden Shoes Special thanks to my friend Thierry for sending me this wonderful book. Check out his Paris gallery! Galerie Thierry B...
ListenLikes and Followers from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.500783
Don’t hate the game! Social Media is essential if you want to get your work out. These are some thoughts on how to get it to work for you. Check out Gary Vaynerchuk – https://www.youtube....
ListenRemembering Dave Heath (1931-2016) from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.498423
This last week saw the passing of another major figure in the photography world. Dave Heath passed away on his birthday, June 27 at the age of 85. Book: Multitude, Solitude http://amzn.to/...
ListenHow To Use Luts In Video Editing from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.495795
LUT is an acronym for “Look Up Table” – these are used frequently in color grading. These are files you can load in to your editor and apply to your footage to achieve certain looks to your footage...
ListenVivian Maier :: Lost And Found from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.492910
Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit the Arlington Museum of Art to see their exhibition Vivian Maier :: Lost And Found, Street Photography 1950-1970. Vivian Maier at the Arlington Museum ...
ListenIs Photography Storytelling? from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.490857
The term “storytelling” gets applied to a lot of things. As it used to be commonly associated with literature now seems applicable to a wider range of tasks. In this video I want to open the conver...
ListenThe Photo Assignment from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.488325
I am considering adding the idea of regular photography assignments as part of the videos that I make here. This would give you the chance as a photographer to react to the ideas that we talk about...
ListenSony RX100 V :: WOW! from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.469378
The Sony RX100 V is the latest compact camera in the sony lineup. Building on the success of the RX100 IV, Sony has added a redesigned stacked sensor and DRAM chip. The camera now features 315 phas...
ListenPanasonic Lumix LX10 :: The Ultimate Compact Camera? from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.445121
The Lumix LX10 is the latest point and shoot camera from Panasonic. This camera packs a ton of premium features and is designed to compete in the higher end compact market with cameras like the Son...
ListenCreative Doubt from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.388314
Doubt is the necessary evil of creativity. We all doubt our photography, we all doubt the work we are doing. Learning how to manage doubt is the key to success in the creative work that you are try...
ListenPhoto Assignment 4 :: Maybe the Best Images Submitted Yet from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.385318
Photo Assignment #4 was to work with shooting from high camera angles. This is probably the best work that has been submitted yet. I’m seeing some really serious improvement in the photos you all a...
Listen5 Reasons You Should Own A Nikon F4 from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.381233
Introduced in 1988, the Nikon F4 is one of the classics in the F series of 35mm SLR film cameras. It was the second flagship Nikon camera to incorporate autofocus (after the Nikon F3AF in 1983) and...
ListenPhotography From The Shetland Islands from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.362739
Mail time once again! Haven’t done one in a while and there are some wonderful photo projects to share with you. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr ========= Tom Barr :...
ListenPhoto Assignments #6 :: Photo Sequences from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.358918
Back in this video with another photo assignment for you. This time we're working with Photo Sequences. Photography has yielded serious works from photographers such as Eadweard Muybridge and later...
ListenPhotography Career Day from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.354702
Today was career day and I got asked to speak with some 6th graders on being a photographer with a YouTube channel. AND I have some more amazing zines and other photography from the mail to share w...
ListenThe GH5 Has Arrived! from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.350578
I just got my new Panasonic GH5 in the mail today. I’ve been completely amped about this camera since its announcement. So what’s the verdict? I just got it but lets do some test footage today and ...
ListenThe Panasonic GH5 AutoFocus Fix from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.346535
Found a way to fix the pesky auto-focus drift issue in the Panasonic GH5. Bit of a vlog on this, since its Friday we have to talk about creativity and answer a few questions. Check out Rory Ma...
ListenRemember Photo Assignments from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.306555
Well, its been a month that we’ve had to work on the latest photo assignment so a friendly reminder to get the submitted. Let’s also talk about perfection in photography. Does it even exist? At wha...
ListenGrading Stills In DaVinci Resolve from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.303202
I’ve been asked about grading stills using DaVinci Resolve. You’re not going to be replacing Lightroom or Photoshop for everyday editing, but you can do a lot with stills in Resolve. This vide...
ListenVlogging With A Gimbal from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.300421
Get the cinematic film look by using a stabilizer on your camera. I’ve had the ikan beholder ms-1 for a few months now and I’ve found some ways to incorporate it into using it for vlogging. Ch...
ListenYour Photos - Photo Assignment 6 :: Photo Sequences from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.297453
At long last, YOUR work from Photo Assignments #6 :: Photo Sequences. This is one of the things I love most about photography and making these videos. This work is outstanding!!! Thumbnail ima...
ListenThis Camera Just Showed Up In The Mail from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.287996
Last week B&H sent over a Fujifilm X-T2 for me to check out. This camera is seriously amazing… Get yours at B&H: https://goo.gl/XSmydW Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
ListenFujiFilm X-T2 :: Design Which Blows Every Other Camera Away from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.285019
Fujifilm has designed a photography gem with the Fujifilm X-T2. The feature I’m most impressed by is the way they have considered the user experience of photographers in the design. The Fujifilm X-...
ListenPhoto Assignment 9 :: Personal Freedom from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.271851
This week marks the 4th of July holiday in the United States so with that in mind I want to create a photography challenge for this photo assignment. July 4th is a celebration in the US of independ...
ListenLandscape Photography from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.268646
I want to provide some commentary on landscape photography so you’ll have a little context for tomorrow’s Artist Series video on David Brookover. Landscape photography is probably the longest ...
ListenDavid Brookover :: The Artist Series from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.266244
David Brookover is a contemporary American photographer who specializes in landscape images. Based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming he currently owns his own gallery. Having spent 15 years in Japan, Brooko...
ListenPhotography in Jackson Hole :: Behind the Scenes from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.263123
Yesterday I posted Episode 2, Season 2 of the Artist Series which is a film on photographer David Brookover. David is one of the best landscape photographers working today and it was an honor to in...
ListenNew FUJIFILM X-E3 and other AWESOME things coming from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.242927
Today brought us the announcement of the new Fujifilm X-E3 which is a small form, rangefinder inspired camera design that in someways is a little brother to the Fujifilm X-Pro 2. This camera looks ...
ListenPhotos MAKING UP a Photo from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.212564
Photo Assignment #12 is to make a composite photo. There are many ways to do this, one of which is digitally stitching photos in Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop. This is a great way to get beautiful, ...
Listen7 Lightroom KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS that will help you edit FASTER from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.210208
One of the great features of Adobe Lightroom is the ability to deal with a really large group of images and make it manageable to work with. These are my 7 top Lightroom keyboard shortcuts that are...
ListenPhoto Assignment #12 :: Pushing Your Photography Harder from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.206986
Photo Assignment #12 is about working with composite images. Essentially this is a final image that is made up of multiple images. This is fairly wide open but could use double exposure, a collage ...
Listen$63,000 CAMERA :: What do the images look like? from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.197088
The Phase One XF is the most high-end camera system you can buy. I recently had a chance to use this setup with the IQ3 monochrome back. I was told this back is the first one in the US so I was pre...
ListenSELF PORTRAITS :: Your work from PHOTO ASSIGNMENT #13 from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.193219
The photography submitted this week is absolutely outstanding! Photo Assignment #13 was on Self Portraits and the work is extremely special. Photo Assignments are a weekly photography exercis...
ListenPETER MCKINNON made me COFFEE!!! from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.184047
You guys send me some really amazing photography zines, prints and now even coffee in the mail. Today my buddy Peter McKinnon sent me some of his new signature blend of coffee from James Coffee Co ...
ListenThese photographs will make you HUNGRY from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.181220
Photo Assignment #14 is on food photography and I'd like to share some of the viewer photographs! Special thanks to all the photographers that submitted work, it is outstanding. Music from Epidemi...
Listen7 monographs EVERY photographer MUST own from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.165995
You asked for it - by popular demand here's my monograph book picks for the year. Listen
What you DON'T know about RAW image files :: Lightroom vs Capture One from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.157419
One image, 2 editors… why are the resulting images different? I've compared the calibration algorithms in Adobe Lightroom and Capture One and the results are extremely interesting. To understand th...
ListenThe FUJIFILM X-E3 is INCREDIBLE from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.153915
I recently bought the Fujifilm X-E3 after trying out both the Fujifilm X-T3 and the Fujifilm X-Pro2. While I really liked the two top end models, the X-E3 offered the same image quality in a smalle...
ListenWhy you will LOVE the SONY A7 III from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.150977
I had the honor of being invited to the Sony A7 III announcement in Las Vegas this week. Rather than doing a specs video, I sat down with Kevin Raber from Luminous Landscape to talk about the Sony ...
ListenWhat its like to go to the SONY A7 III Event from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.147692
I was very fortunate to be invited to the Sony A73 press event in Las Vegas. This was the first time I was invited and I was absolutely humbled to be there. Of course the big announcement was the S...
Listen40 Sony A7III's dropped in the desert from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.144672
After the Sony A7 III announcement event, Sony set up a series of photo shoots for us to test the limits of what the camera can do. Today we are in the Vegas desert with dune buggies to test the ne...
ListenMAJOR Adobe Updates :: Adobe Color and Why It Matters from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.134737
Adobe are launching some major updates for photography applications. I think these are the most significant updates they've put out in the last 10 years. They all hinge around the new camera RAW ca...
ListenThe MEGA MAIL TIME show :: viewer photography from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.108853
As the mail has been stacking up, its time to open some viewer mail. There are some amazing photos this week!!! My mailing address is in my bio if you'd like to send work in. AOP Shirts! https...
ListenThey sent me QUESTIONS?!? :: Photography Q&A from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.105123
While sorting mail for the last video, I recognized a trend of Q&A questions that people have been sending me via snail mail. So why not share them here! Thanks to everyone who sent in questio...
ListenPhotography from Iran from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.101533
I got a letter from a photographer in Tehran who watches my videos. I was really touched by not only the letter but the photographs that were sent and the meaning behind them. AOP Shirts: http...
ListenThe Sony RX100 VI is going to be AWESOME! from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.086676
Sony has just announced the latest compact camera in the RX100 lineup - the Sony RX100 VI. I have owned every model since the RX100 III so I am super excited about what's coming. The major add...
ListenWhat is the photographers intention? from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.081942
Intention is the point of all photography. How do you intend for your work to look? The intention of the photographer starts with the idea, concept and composition of the image and its carried all ...
ListenThe studio is trashed! from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.034976
I've been in this studio space for the last 3 years and I'll admit that in my haste of moving in I did a pretty poor job of organizing. The clutter has finally caught up with me and its time for a ...
Listen6 DIY STORAGE HACKS in 90 seconds for Cameras and Lenses!! from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.030525
Organize your gear with these 6 ideas from household items. Photographers end up with a lot of cameras and lenses. If your gear is taking up too much space or lives all over the house, I've go...
ListenFujifilm nailed this… from 2023-12-14T12:09:13.014769
Fuji has announced the Fujifilm X-T3, their latest X-Mount, APS-C flagship camera. They have absolutely nailed it. This camera looks incredible. The X-T3 features not only a new sensor, the Fu...
ListenPhotographing the Blue Angels with the Sony A9 from 2023-12-14T12:09:12.990896
I had the opportunity to photograph the Blue Angels at the Miramar air show this weekend when Sony flew me and several journalists to San Diego to work with the Sony A9 and the 400mm f/2.8 lens. ...
ListenIn the cockpit with photographer Frank Crebas from 2023-12-14T12:09:12.986029
Frank Crebas is an aviation photographer based in Amsterdam. This video was produced in partnership with Sony. Sony brought us all out to the Miramar Air Show in San Diego to photograph with t...
ListenThe Nikon Z6 image quality is AMAZING from 2023-12-14T12:09:12.971266
This week Nikon invited me to come to Florida to shoot with the new Nikon Z6. This was a press event with several other YouTubers and 3 Nikon Ambassadors. This is a glimpse behind the scenes o...
ListenNikon sent me the Nikon Z6 from 2023-12-14T12:09:12.967361
I just received a Nikon Z6 and I'm off to Florida tomorrow to put this thru the paces. I'm going to reserve technical judgement until I've had a chance to use it for a while, but the Nikon Z6...
ListenCheck out some of the Photo Assignment Entries! from 2023-12-14T12:09:12.954025
Our current Photo Assignment is #15 - Holga Style! Make sure you submit your photo assignments by the end of the week as we're about to move on to #16. Remember to check out the NEW PODCA...
ListenSony SENSOR hack - seeing light differently from 2023-12-14T12:09:12.949119
I recently had my Sony NEX 7 modified as a full-spectrum camera. Essentially this means the sensor will recognize the visual spectrum in addition to Ultra-violet and Infrared light. By using v...
ListenHot Air Balloon Ride - with a Sony Infrared Camera from 2023-12-14T12:09:12.933911
Hot air balloon ride with my newly modified Sony NEX-7 camera with full spectrum conversion. Sony were nice enough to convert my older NEX-7 as a full-spectrum camera. This involved removing t...
ListenNikon's new MIRRORLESS wide angle ZOOM! Nikkor 14-30mm f/4 S from 2023-12-14T12:09:12.929953
Today Nikon announced the new Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S ultra-wide zoom lens. As the latest addition to the Nikon Z System of mirrorless cameras, they announced the new ultra-wide zoom lens at CE...
ListenPanasonic S1, S1R :: First Impressions from 2023-12-14T12:09:12.903874
Panasonic has officially debuted the first 2 mirrorless cameras for its full frame, mirrorless L mount - the Panasonic S1 and S1R. Or at least they sponsored an event which had cameras that s...
ListenYour weekly PHOTOGRAPHY INSPIRATION from 2023-12-14T12:09:12.899778
Mail time is my favorite kind of video to do. You people send me photography books that inspire me - hope they will inspire you too. In this video: Nicola Olic Jared Q Gerlach Rebe...
ListenMinimalism from 2023-12-14T12:09:12.895100
This weekend I'm headed to Marfa, TX. Why? The main reason is Donald Judd. Judd is one of the leading minimilist artists from the 1970's and 1980's. While working in New York City, he started...
ListenI might need a HAND with this… from 2023-12-14T12:09:12.867913
Friday means my favorite thing - viewer mail! Just a couple of notes on things over the next month. First off, I'll be doing a Street Photography workshop with Hugh Brownstone on March 25...
ListenLIGHTROOM PRESETS :: Get INCREDIBLE looking images!! from 2023-12-14T12:09:12.863344
NEW Ted Forbes Preset Pack 01 for Adobe Lightroom! http://theartofphotography.tv/presets These presets are designed to work in Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Lightroom CC and Adobe Camera Raw ...
ListenCan You Develop FILM in BEER?!?!? from 2023-12-14T12:09:12.858396
Dogfish Head is an amazing brewery in Deleware - they've released a Gose called Super Eight. Currently collaborating on a film with Kodak, they claim this beer can be the perfect catalist for devel...
ListenArtist Series :: Laura Wilson from 2022-03-07T11:02:48.668004
Artist Series Episode 3 With a career spanning over 40 years, Laura Wilson is a respected photographer in the art world. Laura has published five monograph books. The first three are stud...
ListenMAJOR Adobe Updates :: Adobe Color and Why It Matters from 2022-03-07T11:02:48.037369
Adobe are launching some major updates for photography applications. I think these are the most significant updates they've put out in the last 10 years. They all hinge around the new camera RAW ca...
ListenSony RX100 V :: WOW! from 2022-02-22T03:09:17.146324
the latest high end compact camera from Sony
Listen7 monographs EVERY photographer MUST own from 2022-02-22T03:09:16.958316
You asked for it - by popular demand here's my monograph book picks for the year.
ListenDJI Osmo Action VS GoPro Hero7 Black from 2019-05-30T04:45:54
DJI recently released its "GoPro killer" - the DJI Osmo Action. I've been using this camera for about a week now - so how does it stack up to the GoPro Hero7 Black? Both do 4k video and 12 megapixe...
ListenIs THIS the FUTURE of Photo and Video Editing? from 2019-05-28T04:45:54
Promotional and other consideration provided by NVIDIA For more on blazing fast GPU check out https://nvda.ws/2VLmFAX GPU cards are an essential part off the graphic performance in your c...
ListenHow to copy the COLOR GRADE of ANY Image from 2019-05-14T04:45:54
Learn how to match the color grade from any image to one of your own! Check out my Preset Pack for Adobe Lightroom/Adobe ACR http://theartofphotography.tv/presets The heart of color gradi...
ListenInspiration Photography Projects from 2019-04-30T04:45:54
Some amazing work today from YOU! Last day to get my Lightroom Presets for 40% off! http://theartofphotography.tv/presets/ Featured in this video: Stefano Cerio http://www.cerio.it/...
ListenHow to EDIT VIDEO on an IPAD pro :: Lumafusion game changer!! from 2019-02-28T04:45:54
Editing video on an iPad is a complete game changer. This video is sponsored by Squarespace For a free trial and 10% off your order, visit http://squarespace.com/aop and use offer code AO...
ListenCAMERA OF THE YEAR?!? Testing the Panasonic S1 and S1R from 2019-02-27T04:45:54
Panasonic were gracious enough to invite me to the Austin Event to test the new S1 and S1R full-frame mirrorless cameras. This video is sponsored by Squarespace For a free trail and 10% o...
ListenBrooklyn Footage with the Sony 135mm G Master from 2019-02-26T04:48:54
This is a short film with video footage and stills with the Sony 135mm f/1.8 G Master portrait lens. I thought I'd do something different for this video since I had so much good stuff from the...
ListenThe ULTIMATE PORTRAIT LENS? :: Sony 135mm f/1.8 G Master from 2019-02-26T04:45:54
The Sony 135mm f/1.8 G Master lens is the 31st lens in Sony's full-frame, e-mount lineup. I quickly fell in love with this lens - it is outstanding. Designed for longer portraits, this has som...
ListenMy Current Video Setup from 2019-02-20T04:45:54
I’ve used a variety of equipment to film my YouTube videos over the years but have settled in on 4 main cameras for my current workflow depending on whether I’m shooting in studio or traveling. ...
ListenTHIS was unexpected! from 2019-02-18T04:45:54
There was a huge surprise in the mail today! I get some amazing things sent to me by viewers. Today I got two Sam Haskins books that are fabulous! Sam Haskins was a British-born, South Af...
ListenCanon EOS RP :: Why? from 2019-02-14T04:45:54
Canon has just announced a new entry level, full frame mirrorless camera - the Canon EOS RP. The most interesting features on this new camera are the RP's small size and its price. Its the mos...
ListenNo Photography Allowed?!?! from 2019-02-13T04:45:54
This weekend I went to Marfa, TX to visit the Chinati Foundation. Of course, no photography allowed. I'm always the first to defend the right to photograph, but in this case I actually agree w...
ListenSwitching to an iPad for PHOTO and VIDEO editing?!? from 2019-01-31T04:45:54
Can I actually use my iPhone and my iPad Pro to replace work that I do on my iMac? The bulk of the work I do on a computer centers around photography and video. The idea of working on mobile i...
ListenFired from CANON! The Instagram Problem from 2019-01-30T04:45:54
A recent video and article have been going around recently claiming a photographer was dropped from a job for Canon because she didn't have 50,000 followers on Instagram. This video really got...
ListenMy ULTRA WIDE ANGLE lens filter system ARRIVED! from 2019-01-28T04:45:54
I've got some amazing things in the mail I want to share with you all today. I've talked a lot about Wine Country Camera filters in my videos. Its a really unique filter system designed for hi...
ListenCreative Photography vs Technical Photography from 2019-01-24T04:45:54
Photography is a mix of many disciplines - it includes a creative component on top of physics, chemistry, electronics and other various sciences. We live in an age where we have more technolog...
ListenWe need to clear up AUTOFOCUS on the SONY A6400 from 2019-01-22T04:45:54
This week I had the opportunity to test out the new real-time autofocus on the Sony a6400. The results are interesting. Gear used in this video Sony a6400 https://goo.gl/Ec1j6x Atomos ...
ListenNew SONY A6400 :: The Best Vlog Ever from 2019-01-21T04:45:54
This week Sony flew me to San Diego for the release of the Sony a6400 which is the new APS-C, entry level mirrorless camera in the Alpha lineup. Pre-order yours at B&H https://goo.gl/Ec1j6x ...
ListenOne of those ART videos from 2019-01-15T04:45:54
Some big news and updates along with some viewer mail. I will be speaking at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art on March 28th - I’ll pin a comment as soon as I have more details. I’m also ...
ListenFujifilm X-T3 :: Hands On Review from 2018-12-30T04:45:54
The Fujifilm X-T3 is a powerhouse mirrorless camera featuring up to 30 frames per second burst rate shooting and internal 10-bit video at 4:2:0. Get your's at B&H https://goo.gl/RdUHZm Ama...
ListenHow to get EPIC PHOTOS with Chris Hau and Stan Moniz from 2018-12-14T04:45:54
Spent the weekend photographing landscapes and astro with the Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master with Chris Hau and Stan Moniz! I was honored to get invited to do this Sony trip and work with some amazi...
ListenASTROPHOTOGRAPHY and the SONY 24mm f/1.4 GM Lens Real World Review from 2018-12-12T04:45:54
The Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 G Master is incredible for Astrophotography. Available from B&H https://goo.gl/HjL1Kc This weekend I was invited to Sedona, AZ for a Sony trip to use the 24mm f/1.4...
ListenSometimes it doesn't work out like you want it to from 2018-11-20T04:45:54
Landscape Photography is a game of patience. I had set out for some long exposure images, but didn't come up with the right skies this time. My filter system from Wine Country - use offer cod...
ListenNIKON Z6 :: Hands on Review from 2018-11-13T04:45:54
The Nikon Z6 is a 24 megapixel, full-frame mirrorless camera from Nikon. Get your's at B&H https://goo.gl/6xtdCn or Amazon https://amzn.to/2DChhM0 This video is sponsored by Squarespa...
ListenLeica SL (Typ 601) Hands On Review from 2018-10-31T04:45:54
Leica introduced the SL in 2016 and it still holds up as a brilliant mirrorless camera. I reviewed this using the Leica 24-90mm f/2.8 zoom lens which is one of the best zoom lenses I've used to dat...
ListenANNOUNCED at PhotoPlus (sort of) from 2018-10-29T04:45:54
You've heard all the camera rumors, but here's another teaser of something coming soon. Last week I was at PhotoPlus Expo 2018 in New York City. You have heard most of the photo rumors as they...
ListenHow to destroy a perfectly good digital camera from 2018-10-24T04:45:54
In this tutorial, Matt Beaty and I will show you how to turn your digital camera into a Holga. #PhotoAssignments Photo Assignment #15 is about getting messy. Its about allowing accidents ...
ListenThe BEST LENS money can buy :: Hasselblad 80mm f/1.9 from 2018-10-19T04:45:54
The Hasselblad 80mm f/1.9 is incredible. Its a major addition to the Hasselblad X1D lens lineup in that it has an incredible personality. Available in December 2018 at B&H https://goo.gl/hnLeU...
ListenPhoto Assignment #15 :: They're Back!!! from 2018-10-18T04:45:54
Photo Assignments are back! Photo Assignment #15 is going to be fairly open, but you'll be shooting Holga style. Want to shoot on a real Holga? You can get one here: https://amzn.to/2CSIy...
ListenPhoto Assignment #15 :: They're Back!!! from 2018-10-18T04:45:54
Photo Assignments are back! Photo Assignment #15 is going to be fairly open, but you'll be shooting Holga style. Want to shoot on a real Holga? You can get one here: https://amzn.to/2CSIy...
ListenMost Underrated Camera of 2018 :: Panasonic G9 from 2018-09-26T04:45:54
The Panasonic G9 is a mirrorless, micro four thirds camera aimed at still photography with some surprising video features. Panasonic G9 on B&H https://goo.gl/Z3r9aF Lenses used in this vi...
ListenPanasonic S1R, S1 and this new L Mount from 2018-09-25T05:45:54
Is this finally the Sony killer? Welcome the Panasonic S1R and S1. Panasonic announced the first 2 cameras in their full-frame mirrorless lineup, the Panasonic S1R and the Panasonic S1 which w...
ListenFujifilm GFX 50R and 100S announcements! from 2018-09-25T04:45:54
Fujifilm have announced the GFX 50R and the Fujifilm 100S concept cameras. Both of these are medium format. The GFX 50R is a compact, "rangefinder" style version of their previous camera - the...
ListenWhy you won't succeed in photography from 2018-09-24T04:45:54
Success requires work. It also requires understanding how to get people's attention. I got a question from a viewer about how to succeed in photography. This individual is somewhat frustrated ...
ListenWhat about the Fujifilm 16mm f/1.4 compared to the Sony 24mm f/1.4 G Master from 2018-09-21T04:45:54
Is the Fujifilm 16mm f/1.4 comparable to the new Sony 24mm f/1.4? In short, its a tough comparison. They both have the same field of view in the end result - one is full frame and the other is...
ListenHow good are Sony lenses? from 2018-09-20T05:45:54
Sony is making some of the best full frame mirrorless cameras in the world. How do their lenses stack up to the other options? The last 2 mirrorless lenses that Sony has produced have shown us...
Listen$1399 Sony Masterpiece :: 24mm f/1.4 G Master from 2018-09-20T04:45:54
The Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 G Master is the 30th lens in the Sony native E-mount lineup designed for full frame alpha cameras. Following the 400mm f/2.8, it uniquely designed both optically and me...
ListenDeepest Pixels :: Leica SL first look from 2018-09-14T04:45:54
This week Leica sent me the Leica SL and the 24-90mm f/2.8-4 lens to check out. I want to share with you a few first impressions - this thing is a tank. The Leica SL is a full frame, mirrorles...
ListenWhat they got wrong from 2018-09-11T04:45:54
There is an enormously missed opportunity in the world of photography today. We have more technology than ever before and we don't do very much with it. This week we saw 3 major announcements,...
ListenFujifilm X-T100 :: The New Best Deal In Photography? from 2018-08-31T04:45:54
Fujifilm were kind enough to send me the new X-T100 to check out. This might be the best deal in photography. The Fujifilm X-T100 is a budget conscious, mirrorless camera designed to fit Fujif...
ListenHow to get YOUR film on NETFLIX from 2018-08-30T04:45:54
The secret to getting your film on Netflix is the question. Brett Culp is a filmmaker and speaker. He's one of the most positive people I know. Its quite infectious. Brett has made 2 films tha...
ListenDJI Mavic 2 Pro :: The Flying Hasselblad!! from 2018-08-17T04:45:54
The DJI Mavic Pro 2 is the latest drone from DJI. It features a Hasselblad camera, 1 inch sensor, Hasselblad Natural Color Solution and a 10-bit Dlog-M color profile. Today DJI has announced 2...
ListenDear Nikon from 2018-08-17T04:45:54
This week, Nikon is expected to announce their new full frame mirrorless system with the Nikon Z7 and the Nikon Z6. Over the last few years we've seen Fujifilm and Sony develop some really int...
ListenThe FILM LOOK with Levels Adjustments? from 2018-07-25T04:45:54
In this photography tutorial, we'll take a look at editing images only using the levels adjustment tool in Capture One to manipulate an image in various ways including how to get film looks such as...
ListenThe FILM LOOK with Levels Adjustments? from 2018-07-25T04:45:54
In this photography tutorial, we'll take a look at editing images only using the levels adjustment tool in Capture One to manipulate an image in various ways including how to get film looks such as...
ListenThe ONE thing every photographer should be doing :: Calibration with the Datacolor Spyder5 from 2018-07-20T04:45:54
Check out Datacolor's Spyder5PRO:: http://bit.ly/ArtofP_Spyder Use the promo code "TED" at checkout for a 15% discount (Valid through 9/30/2018) This video is sponsored by Datacolor. ...
ListenGuess who I got for the ARTIST SERIES??! from 2018-07-17T04:45:54
I'm currently filming for Season 3 of the Artist Series. This past week I've been in Atlanta - you know where they film Queer Eye, Atlanta, Greenleaf, Flip or Flop Atlanta, etc… Well my little show...
ListenFilming the Artist Series Season Three :: Photographer Clyde Butcher from 2018-06-23T04:45:54
The Artist Series Season 3 is under way! Join me on a behind the scenes look at Clyde Butcher. Often called the Ansel Adams of the Everglades, Clyde Butcher has developed a unique approach to large...
ListenWORLD CUP lens of the future :: Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM Telephoto lens from 2018-06-18T04:45:54
Since we can't support the USA in the World Cup, the next best thing is clearly the brand new Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 G Master telephoto lens! Sony has officially stepped into the professional sports p...
ListenLIGHTROOM UPDATES :: What you NEED to know from 2018-06-18T04:45:54
Today Adobe is releasing a series of updates across all of the Lightroom apps including Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Lightroom CC, Lightroom.adobe.com and Lightroom Mobile. This is a major r...
ListenThe WIDEST lens Hasselblad has produced to date :: Hasselblad 21mm f/4 review from 2018-06-15T04:45:54
The Hasselblad 21mm f/4 is the widest lens Hasselblad has produced to date. The closest focal range this would come close to would be the Fujifilm 23mm GFX. This lens has a full frame equival...
ListenThe Alternate Take :: Steve McCurry's Afghan Girl Revisited from 2018-06-14T04:45:54
In researching further about Steve McCurry's Afghan Girl, I found an interesting alternate take of the image as well as the story behind the photograph. When we're talking about the photograph...
ListenMinimalist COLOR in your photographs from 2018-06-12T04:45:54
Lets talk again about photographing with intent. In this video I want to talk about what happens in front of your lens and how you can get really effective results by limiting your color palette. S...
ListenHASSELBLAD to BRODOVITCH from 2018-05-31T04:45:54
Some cool stuff in the mail I want to share with you guys today! Hasselblad 21mm f/4 Ultra Wide Angle Lens, Lensmate Thumbgrip for the Fujifilm X-E3 as well as a rare and brilliant book by Alexey B...
ListenIn photography there are NO rules from 2018-05-18T04:45:54
In photography, there are no rules. Kevin Raber and I sat down at the Sony Kando 2.0 event and had a fun discussion about all things mirrorless and the most important thing in photography - you and...
ListenSony Kando 2.0 :: Photography Creative Getaway from 2018-05-14T04:45:54
Sony Kando 2.0 is described by Sony as "Your most inspiring and fulfilling creative experience this year." Kando 2.0 brings together Sony Artisans, Sony Collective members as well as press and it i...
ListenMedium Format STREET Photography from 2018-04-27T04:45:54
A few weeks ago was in New York City and had the opportunity to get together with my buddy Lance Schad who works at Digital Transitions. We got to shoot some street photography with some really nic...
ListenStudio camera setup - FOCUS STACK macro photography from 2018-04-25T04:45:54
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit Digital Transitions in New York City to do some photography in their studio. In this video, Doug Peterson shows us his method of focus stacking on the...
ListenYour camera is better than Ansel's from 2018-04-23T04:45:54
Every famous photograph was made with a camera less advanced than the one you are using now. This is a quote I read a few months ago that's stuck with me for quite some time. Ansel Adams didn't hav...
ListenThe ONE best use for Lightroom when traveling from 2018-04-16T04:45:54
Adobe Lightroom Mobile is great at letting you take better photos while traveling. One of my favorite tricks is to use Lightroom Mobile Sync to get all of my RAW files and edits back on to my deskt...
ListenLANDSCAPE Photography with the PHASE ONE IQ3 Trichromatic from 2018-04-11T04:45:54
Digital Transitions was kind enough to loan me a Phase One XF camera with the IQ3 Trichromatic back for my time in Arizona. Matt Beaty took me off roading through Arizona to get some epic landscape...
ListenWhat's In My Bag? PhaseOne Trichromatic Travel Edition from 2018-03-30T04:45:54
This weekend I am headed to Arizona to do a photography portfolio review session at Hidden Light LLC. I want to share what all I have packed for the weekend including my basic everyday cary and my ...
ListenSecret message found on SLIDE FILM from 2018-03-28T04:45:54
I've got some beautiful photography books in the mail that I want to share with you. I haven't done mail time - or zine time in a while so here we go! My new bag! The Next-Gen Everyday C...
ListenGet started FAST in Capture One Pro from 2018-03-22T04:45:54
In this photography editing tutorial, we're going to look at one of my favorite editing software applications - Capture One. Capture One is an incredible application for editing RAW files. Com...
ListenHELICOPTER Photoshoot :: Valley of Fire from 2018-03-14T04:45:54
For our final photo shoot with the Sony A7 III, we boarded helicopters and headed to Valley of Fire State Park in the Mojave Desert to see what the cameras could do in both aerial photography and l...
ListenMedium Format Lenses and the Hasselblad X1D from 2018-01-24T04:45:54
The Hasselblad X1D is an interesting camera for Medium Format because of its size. The X1D is much smaller than the studio types of models most digital medium format cameras come in. So with a came...
ListenIs this the CAMERA of the Future? from 2017-12-22T04:45:54
After being on the wait list for the last 2 years, Light finally sent me the Light L16. Is this the camera of the future? The Ababilis Responder Jacket (the Deeper Pixels jacket) Listen
HASSELBLAD X1D review :: how DEEP are these MEDIUM FORMAT pixels? from 2017-12-20T04:45:54
Hasselblad were gracious enough to loan me a Hasseblad X1D to review. This camera represents a benchmark in medium format digital photography with it size. This is a medium format digital camera th...
ListenPrint Talk :: photography in Platinum Palladium from 2017-12-14T04:45:54
Having spent a week in Arizona at Hidden Light, I've made many photography videos behind the scenes at their amazing photo lab. Matt Beaty is not only an interesting photographer, but he is one of ...
ListenYou can do THIS with an INSTAGRAM photo?!?! from 2017-12-13T04:45:54
Back at Hidden Light for another day of photography. This time I get to print one of my one images as a pure palladium. Want to make a print? Check out Hidden Light: http://hiddenlightllc.com...
ListenINSIDE the greatest PHOTOGRAPHY LAB in existence :: Hidden Light from 2017-12-11T04:45:54
Take a tour walkthrough in one of the best photography labs in the world. Hidden Light have been printing various processes over the 17 years they've been in business. They work with some of the be...
ListenDeeper Pixels :: How to PHOTOGRAPH the GRAND CANYON from 2017-12-11T04:45:54
This week I had the opportunity to photograph the Grand Canyon while I was in Arizona. We drove up just before sunrise to catch it right at the moment the sun came up - amazing experience. Che...
ListenCanon Lens VS Canon Lens :: 16-35mm SHOOTOUT from 2017-11-22T04:45:54
Recently having the opportunity to compare 2 Canon 16-35mm lenses I was quite impressed. Here are the comparison shots and my thoughts on the 16-35mm f/2.8 and the f/4 This video is sponsored...
ListenFOOD PHOTOGRAPHY :: Photo Assignment #14 from 2017-11-20T04:45:54
Your topic for Photo Assignment #14 will be somewhat seasonably appropriate this time… we're talking about food photography. Photographing food is very similar to still life photography. There...
ListenThe ONE THING to take your LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY to the next level from 2017-11-19T04:45:54
The Wine Country Camera filter system might just be the most amazing tool for landscape photography that I've ever come across. Its the only filter system that I've seen that has an integrated work...
ListenThe Art of SELF PORTRAITS in Photography from 2017-10-30T04:45:54
Photo Assignment #13 deals with self-portraits in photography. Looking back on the history of photography this phenomenon isn't just limited to people with iPhones. Successful portraits of any...
ListenSONY A7r III :: The A9 Mini Me? from 2017-10-25T04:45:54
Today Sony has announced the new Sony A7r III mirrorless camera - the latest in its A7 lineup. The A7rIII looks extremely promising. They seemed to have cleaned up a lot of the little frustrations ...
ListenThe MOST EXPENSIVE CAMERA money can buy from 2017-10-23T04:45:54
David Brookover is in town and he’s brought a few surprises. This week we will be taking a look at the Phase One XF camera with the IQ3 monochrome back. It comes in at 101 Megapixels and is the mos...
ListenYOUR PHOTOS! Photo Assignment #12 :: Composite Photography from 2017-10-16T04:45:54
Photo Assignment #12 is on composite images. You guys did some amazing work this week!!! Photo Assignments are designed to expand our creative thinking in photography and our skills as photographer...
ListenWHY I LOVE the Photography Community from 2017-10-13T04:45:54
Puerto Rico is currently in a disastrous state following the damage from this summer’s hurricane season. FEMA is currently responding but supplies are needed. Chelsea and Tony Northrup are working ...
ListenURBAN LANDSCAPE photography from 2017-09-29T04:45:54
A behind-the-scenes look at an Urban Landscape project I’m working on for a client. Shot in downtown Dallas, I’ll show you how I’m working with stitched images in Adobe Lightroom for max depth and ...
ListenThe ONE SECRET Lightroom feature EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER should be using from 2017-09-27T04:45:54
One of my favorite features in Adobe Lightroom is the mobile syncing function. My favorite use in addition to syncing to the mobile app is the ability to create web galleries that automatically syn...
ListenI Got A PHOTOGRAPHY JOB from 2017-09-25T04:45:54
New freelance gig this week – an old friend I used to work with called and said she needed a photographer… I told her I was up for it. So I’ll bring you along and we’ll check out my old neighborhoo...
ListenMy FAVORITE FUJI lenses from 2017-09-20T04:45:54
Fujifilm are making some of the best lenses on the market right now. I’ve been experimenting with various configurations over the last few months between the X-T2 and the X Pro 2 – and my absolute ...
ListenGREAT news for FILM PHOTOGRAPHY from 2017-09-19T04:45:54
Some great news for analog photographers this week as we saw announcements from both Kodak and Polaroid. Kodak are slated to have a limited release of Ektachrome soon and full production next year....
ListenYOUR PHOTOS! Photo Assignment #11 :: SUBFRAMING from 2017-09-18T04:45:54
This week our photo assignment dealt with the photography composition technique of subframing. Subframing is a way of using elements in the composition to frame up the subject – you end up with a p...
ListeniPhone X :: Deeper Pixels from 2017-09-13T04:45:54
This week brought the unveiling of the new iPhone X as well as the iPhone 8 and 8 plus. This is also the 10th anniversary of the original iPhone. I want to talk about the iPhone in the context of p...
ListenHere is the SONY RX10 IV from 2017-09-13T03:45:54
Big announcement from Sony today as they release the RX10 IV – the latest in the RX series lineup. The Sony RX10 IV is a bridge camera that features a 1 inch sensor paired with a 24-600mm equi...
ListenOrganizing EVERY PHOTO you have ever taken from 2017-09-12T03:45:54
One of my big projects right now is changing up my digital storage for photo and video files. My goal is to have everything in one place, easy to get to without breaking the bank. This is step one....
ListenUp Your PHOTOGRAPHY COMPOSITION game with SUBFRAMING from 2017-09-11T03:45:54
Photo Assignments! This is number 11 and it deals with a photography composition technique called “Subframing”. Essentially subframing is using elements in your composition to frame up the subject ...
ListenUnprecedented Disaster from 2017-08-29T03:45:54
This is a time to put the camera down and not discuss photography. As most of you know I live in Texas and we are likely seeing the largest natural disaster in American history with Hurricane Harve...
ListenFujifilm X-Pro 2 :: Mirrorless Rangefinder Camera from 2017-08-18T03:45:54
The Fujifilm X-Pro 2 is a brilliant concept camera that combines mirrorless technology in a rangefinder camera design. The viewfinder is extremely impressive supporting three modes – you can use it...
ListenYour Photos - Photo Assignment #10 from 2017-08-14T03:45:54
Here is your work from Photo Assignment #10 :: Negative and Positive Space in Photography Composition. Composition in photography involves understanding elements in the photo and relationships they...
ListenKeith Carter - The Artist Series from 2017-07-26T03:45:54
Keith Carter is a contemporary American photographer based in Beaumont, Texas. His photography has evolved over the years incorporating many mediums including silver gelatin, wet plate collodion, p...
ListenPhoto Assignment #10 - Positive and Negative Space from 2017-07-24T03:45:54
The next Photo Assignment is to explore possibilities of positive and negative space. Positive and negative space are compositional elements that describe what’s important in a photograph or visual...
ListenPedro Meyer :: The Artist Series from 2017-07-19T03:45:54
Pedro Meyer is one of the significant, contemporary photographers in Mexico. His career has spanned decades of photography and he’s usually found himself at the forefront of the technical and socia...
ListenFreedom In Photography from 2017-07-17T03:45:54
Your work for Photo Assignment #9 (Personal Freedom) is simply outstanding. Photo Assignments have become one of my favorite things to do as I get to connect with all of you through photography. Ou...
ListenPolaroids In Brooklyn from 2017-07-14T03:45:54
Quick trip to New York City and I got to spend a day with my buddy Eric. We went to Brooklyn to hang out in Dumbo… and had some fun with Eric’s Polaroid SX70. I have one I bought years ago – they a...
ListenLourdes Grobet :: The Artist Series from 2017-07-12T03:45:54
Lourdes Grobet is a Mexico City based photographer known best for her work with Lucha Libre wrestlers including El Santo and Blue Demon. Starting her career in photography as a conceptual artist in...
ListenLucha Libre Photography from 2017-07-11T03:45:54
Tomorrow is the release of S2E3 of the Artist Series with features Lourdes Grobet. Lourdes is a brilliant photographer known best for her work with Lucha Libre which was a photography project she w...
ListenThe Worlds Tiniest Drone from 2017-07-10T03:45:54
I’ve been using the DJI Spark for the last few weeks – DJI are calling this the Worlds Smallest Drone and it is tiny! It is considerably underpowered when you compare it to the DJI Mavic or the DJI...
ListenBehind The Scenes :: Graciela Iturbide in Mexico City from 2017-06-30T03:45:54
A little behind the scenes on the Artist Series. If you haven’t seen the Artist Series on Graciela Iturbide check it out! This has been an amazing project and it was a complete honor to work with G...
ListenGraciela Iturbide :: The Artist Series from 2017-06-28T03:45:54
Graciela Iturbide is one of the great contemporary photographers of Mexico. As a protégé of the modernest master Manuel Alvarez Bravo, she worked as his assistant before starting her own career in ...
ListenI have to give you some context from 2017-06-27T03:45:54
The Artist Series starts tomorrow. First up will be Graciela Iturbide who is one of the most important photographers in the lineage of Mexican photography. Here is a bit of context on her photograp...
ListenYour Photos! Photo Assignment 8 :: Still Life from 2017-06-26T03:45:54
There was some incredible photography submitted this week for the latest photo assignment! Photo Assignment #8 is to interpret still life. I’m particularly excited that a few people used street pho...
ListenThe Artist Series :: Season 2 Trailer from 2017-06-21T03:45:54
The Artist Series, Season 2 – 5 photographers. Keith Carter, Graciela Iturbide, David Brookover, Lourdes Grobet and Pedro Meyer. Starts June 28 and new videos every Wednesday. I’m extreme...
ListenThat One Time, At YouTube Camp from 2017-06-17T03:45:54
Today’s vlog is about my last week teaching YouTube camp! I got suckered into spending 5 days with 11 middle school students and had one of the best times of my life. These kids were brilliant. ...
ListenPhoto Assignment #8 :: Still Life from 2017-06-13T03:45:54
Here is photo assignment #8 – this time we will be looking at various examples and context for Still Life as it applies to photography. If you would like to submit your photography for the vie...
ListenYour Photos :: Photo Assignment 7 - Motion from 2017-05-29T03:45:54
In this edition of photo assignments – I’ll show your photography for Photo Assignment #7 :: Motion. There is some incredible work submitted this week – thank you all for participating! Music ...
ListenArtist Series Update from 2017-05-25T03:45:54
I’ve got some news with the Artist Series – I’m in the middle of finishing the next 5 videos. Here’s a little behind-the-scenes of what’s going on. The next round of videos will feature some fabul...
ListenHow Do I Participate In Photo Assignments from 2017-05-17T03:45:54
This is the definitive guide on how to participate in Photo Assignments. We do these every Monday so subscribe to keep up to date! Remember on social to use the hashtag #photoassignments - you...
ListenPhoto Assignment 7 :: Motion from 2017-05-15T03:45:54
Photo Assignment #7 :: How To Use Motion in Photography Understanding how to use motion in photography can give your images more energy and dimension. Here are 5 examples of various ways ...
ListenNikon CoolPix P900 :: Photographing The Moon from 2017-05-11T03:45:54
I’ve been using the Nikon P900 to photograph the moon a lot lately. Its not a great camera by any stretch, but it does have a 2000mm equivalent focal length on the lens which makes it a very capabl...
ListenPhotography On The Brink Of Extinction from 2017-04-30T03:45:54
There is one thing in photography that has declined to the brink of extinction in recent years – photography books. The economy has changed, they are expensive to print, photographers tend to live ...
ListenFear and Creativity from 2017-04-27T03:45:54
Fear is probably the biggest roadblock in photography or any other creative medium. Fear is what keeps us from pursuing our goals and our dreams. We all have fears but creative fears usually relate...
ListenSony RX100 V :: Best Settings For Video from 2017-04-26T03:45:54
I’ve been using the Sony RX100 V as my vlogging camera since it came out last year. It has quickly become my go to for its ability to record 4k video and its extremely small and portable.
Listen3 Beautiful Photo Books From Morocco from 2017-04-25T03:45:54
I received 3 amazing books from Dutch photographer Bastiaan Woud and some other amazing photography in the mail today. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr For 25% off use offe...
ListenWould I Spend $4500 On A Camera? from 2017-04-22T03:45:54
With the announcement of the new Sony A9 comes a serious camera but with a very high price tag. Will I be getting a Sony Alpha 9? Well, its complicated. I’ve had a LOT of Sony cameras over the...
ListenSony A9 :: The DSLR Killer from 2017-04-21T03:45:54
Today Sony announced the newest addition to the Sony Alpha line up – the Sony A9. Targeted at professional sports photographers and photojournalists, this camera offers high performance aimed at th...
ListenIf Ansel Used Instagram from 2017-04-20T03:45:54
What if Ansel Adams or Henri Cartier-Bresson we’re on Instagram? How many likes would they have? Would Ansel have a drone? Would Henri Cartier-Bresson have followers? Is the golden age of phot...
ListenPhotography And Location from 2017-04-18T03:45:54
Is being associated with a place important in photography? Photographer Keith Carter once told me he heard the author Horton Foote say that it is part of being an artist to embrace your surrounding...
ListenThey Love It When You Do This from 2017-04-13T03:45:54
Lets talk about creative work. Creativity is not something you are born with or without. We all have it and its up to us to decide how we want to use it. We live in a consumer based society and cre...
ListenHow To Shoot Conceptual Photography from 2017-04-12T03:45:54
What is conceptual photography? How do we come up with ideas? These are important questions for this month’s photo assignment which deals with creating photo sequences. Enjoy a step by step walk th...
ListenPhoto Assignments :: Red from 2017-03-29T03:45:54
This week’s photo assignment is simply called RED – there are some amazing photos here. Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
ListenWhy We Must Look Beyond Photography from 2017-03-25T03:45:54
I often address topics related to creativity and inspiration in photography. I also firmly believe that one of the strongest ways to stay inspired and create new things is to have influences outsid...
ListenThe Brilliant Photos of Richard Avedon from 2017-03-24T03:45:54
Richard Avedon began his most seminal body of work called In The American West in the late 70’s. Commissioned by the Amon Carter Museum of American Art it hasn’t been displayed in the museum since ...
ListenColor Palettes In Photography from 2017-03-23T03:45:54
Understanding color and using a color palette approach to composition can give more power to your photos, particularly when you want to use accent colors. Limiting these palettes can draw the viewe...
ListenWhy Gear Does Not Matter from 2017-03-18T03:45:54
Are photos from a DSLR better than photos from an iPhone? Is 35mm better than large format? Does any of this matter? Cameras don’t make pictures, people do. Lets talk about why your gear ...
ListenThe Great Thing About Photo Assignments from 2017-03-14T03:45:54
Photo Assignments are a bi-weekly photo challenge designed for all of us to improve our creative thinking, learn and become better photographers. Thumbnail image by Lee Parry
ListenThe Person Who Changed My Life from 2017-03-13T03:45:54
My 9th grade year had to be the low point of my life. This is a story about the remarkable person who changed everything.
ListenPanasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm Review from 2017-02-28T03:45:54
I’ve been working with the Panasonic 12mm 1.4 Leica Summilux for a few weeks now and wanted to share some images and video footage from this lens. Not only is it incredible, but its making me thing...
ListenHigh Angle Photography from 2017-02-27T03:45:54
This is the third photo assignment in a series on camera angles. Much like low angle photography, shooting from high angles has a sense of drama but in the opposite way we achieve it from low angle...
ListenI Have To Get This Off My Chest from 2017-02-24T03:45:54
There’s something that’s bothering me about the online photography community that I want to get off my chest. I know I can’t control how people behave but I think this is worth opening a discussion...
ListenThe Role Of Color In Photography from 2017-02-23T03:45:54
Color plays a unique role in photography when its used effectively. In the early days of photography, images were rendered in monochrome. Today we have the unique advantage of unlimited possibiliti...
ListenThe Most Important Lesson In Photography from 2017-02-22T03:45:54
I got a letter this week from Erin who is 14 and wants to pursue a career in photography and film making. She asked me what is the most important lesson that I have learned as a photographer.
ListenMy Favorite Images From Photo Assignment #3 from 2017-02-21T03:45:54
Photo Assignment #3 was a study in eye-level composition. Eye-level is a pretty open ended concept, but I felt it was worth doing since we were doing low and high angle photography and all three de...
ListenPanasonic Lumix GX850 Footage and Review from 2017-02-15T03:45:54
The Panasonic Lumix GX850 – aka the GF800 or the GF9 depending on where in the world you live, is the latest offering from Panasonic. This camera features a compact design but has a micro 4/3 senso...
ListenWhen Duty Calls from 2017-01-28T03:45:54
Got confirmation on a project literally 2 days ago - so here we are back in New York City.
ListenCheck Out These Sketchbooks from 2017-01-28T03:44:54
The results are in - here are some viewer submissions for Photo Assignment 1. Honestly I didn't think anyone would do the journal - its a lot of work but I was shocked at the number of people who d...
ListenWork That Matters from 2017-01-28T03:43:54
A few months ago I did a video called NOBODY CARES ABOUT YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY. In that video I expressed an importance for photographers to make work that matters. That has quickly become the phot...
ListenThis Got Personal from 2017-01-28T03:42:54
The Q&A session got a little personal today but I did enjoy it. Rarely do I talk about my own work or my influences, but you ask I answer. Lets get to it!
ListenThey Sent These from 2017-01-25T03:42:54
Catching up on viewer mail - there is some amazing stuff to share with you today! Big thanks to those who have shared their photography on the channel. David Sumner :: With Liberty and Justic...
ListenInsane Selfie Stick - The Ultimate For Mobile Photography from 2017-01-25T03:41:54
Okay I'm half serious here - this is the Stork Mach 1 - sister to the smaller Sparrow M1. While joking around with a friend I set out to build the ultimate selfie stick! Whether you're making photo...
ListenPhoto Assignment 2 :: Low Angle Shooting from 2017-01-25T03:40:54
Photo Assignment #2 will explore variations on low-angle point-of-view photography. The subject matter is open to your own choice, but everything must be shot at ground level. Use the concepts...
ListenHow To Sync Video And Audio from 2017-01-25T03:39:54
Here's a tutorial on syncing audio with video in post production. I'll cover Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere CC and iMovie. If you want to build a Sparrow Mach 1 for yourself, here's the complet...
ListenHasselblad, DJI and Ektachrome from 2017-01-15T03:39:54
Rumors are circulating about a Hasselblad acquisition from DJI, Ektachrome is brought back from the dead and I'll answer some questions about creativity…
ListenCanon Powershot G9X Mark II? from 2017-01-15T03:38:54
Canon announces the new Powershot G9 X Mark II What is new? Not that much… Preorder at B&H Silver - https://goo.gl/Ac10nI Black - https://goo.gl/mdKwxb
ListenThe Panasonic GH5 Is Here! from 2017-01-15T03:37:54
CES is going on in Las Vegas this week as we see Panasonic finally deliver their flagship camera that we've been waiting for. After the quick tease at Photokina, the Panasonic Lumix GH5 is fin...
ListenNew Photography Zines from 2017-01-10T03:37:54
Happy New Year! I haven’t done mail time in a while so that’s what we are doing in this video – thanks to everyone who sent something in! If you want to send me something – the address is belo...
ListenThe Answer Is KAWS from 2016-12-31T03:37:54
Answering your photography questions… by far the most popular of them relate to getting your work into galleries or seen by museum curators. Lets talk about that. Leading a creative life means...
ListenQ&A :: Haters from 2016-12-20T03:37:54
Responses to some questions from Facebook Here are the recommended books on creative thinking: Edward de Bono :: Six Thinking Hats http://amzn.to/2hJRuU1 Edward de Bono :: Latera...
ListenRewind 2016 from 2016-12-17T03:37:54
This has been an amazing year! I thought it would be fun in the spirit of YouTube Rewind to take a look back at all the amazing things that have happened in the last year. Including outtakes… ...
ListenThe First Photograph from 2016-12-11T03:37:54
The first photograph ever is a heliograph made by Nicéphor Niépce in 1825 of a rooftop in France. Its an extremely early example and the oldest surviving object in the history of photography. ...
ListenMy Journal For Photo Assignments from 2016-11-30T03:37:54
Working on my journal for photo assignments. I’m going to share with you how I am putting mine together and what I’m already learning from my own work. Sponsored by Squarespace For a free...
ListenMy Travel Camera Setup :: Manfrotto BeFree Live from 2016-11-21T03:37:54
I've recently started using the Manfrotto BeFree Live as part of my travel vlogging camera setup. I've used Manfrotto tripods for years but I've never had one that travelled well - until now. ...
ListenCasey Neistat Ended The Vlog from 2016-11-21T03:37:54
Casey Neistat is probably the most successful vlogger of our time. Starting in 2015 he decided to make a video every day for… well until he got bored. Over the next 18 months he exploded to ov...
ListenHow To Get Audio With The Sony RX100 V from 2016-11-17T03:37:54
The most asked questions that I've had - "are you using the mic's on the RX100 V" or "does the RX100 V have a built in mic input". The answer to both is no, but I will share a little secret. ...
ListenHow I Photographed The Supermoon from 2016-11-15T03:37:54
I went and shot the biggest Supermoon in the last 68 years. This is how I did it.
ListenThe Secret To Being A Great Photographer from 2016-11-15T03:37:54
I’ve been very lucky to work with some of the very best photographers living today. There is one thing I’ve noticed they all have in common.
ListenSupermoon On Monday :: Get Your Camera Ready! from 2016-11-11T03:37:54
Some questions from Photo Assignment #1 and a little motivation.
ListenMotivation from 2016-11-11T03:35:54
Some questions from Photo Assignment #1 and a little motivation.
ListenThe Skotographs of Madge Donohoe :: Halloween Special 2016 from 2016-10-29T03:35:54
So its that time of the year – time for a special Halloween edition of the Art of Photography. In this video I have a special guest and we’ll be talking about the “skotographs” of Madge Donoho...
ListenThe Challenge of Cheap Cameras from 2016-10-22T03:35:54
As we move into Photo Assignments I want to suggest getting creative with old cameras. Modern cameras offer most photographers more options than they will ever use. A GREAT photographer should be a...
ListenPhotographer Sketchbooks from 2016-10-18T03:35:54
PHOTOGRAPHER SKETCHBOOKS In the last video I introduced the idea of Photo Assignments. I want to talk about the sketchbook or journal concept a little more. Josef Koudelka :: Nationalit...
ListenIntroducing :: Photography Assignments from 2016-10-17T03:35:54
Photo Assignments is a thing. Photo Assignments is a monthly opportunity to challenge your creative thinking and approach to the photographs you make. Photo Assignments are a free photography ...
ListenPhotography Competitions :: Are They Worth It? from 2016-10-13T03:35:54
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS :: ARE THEY WORTH IT? I got an email with a frequently asked question about photography competitions. Are they worth the time and money? I’ve got some thoughts ...
ListenSony RX100 V Preview :: What To Expect from 2016-10-10T03:35:54
Sony announced the new RX100 V compact camera last week. I have been a huge fan of the series having owned the Mark III and the Mark IV and have been using them for the last few years. Sony Cy...
ListenColor Photography of Jacques-Henri Lartigue from 2016-09-27T03:35:54
Jacques Henri Lartigue is one of the great photographers of the 20th century – known for his whimsical, action based black and white work. Many people are not as familiar with his color photog...
ListenEpic Boosted Board Fail from 2016-09-20T03:35:54
Yeah, I ate it riding Sara Dietschy's Boosted Board. But otherwise it was a great trip to NYC! In fact, the Boosted Board was sheer fun all the way to the pavement. Check out: Eric Rossi ...
ListenLaunch Event :: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV from 2016-09-16T03:35:54
Sponsored by Canon :: Canon invited me to the Canon 5D Mark IV Launch Event at the Whitney Museum of American Art! Canon worked with 4 photographers who were given the 5D Mark IV and 24 hours ...
ListenThe Canon 5D Mark IV is Here from 2016-08-25T03:35:54
The Canon 5D Mark IV was announced today. This has certainly been a much anticipated release. So now that we have the specs how does the 5D Mk IV stack up? Lets talk about that. Canon EOS 5D M...
ListenHey! I'm Back!! from 2016-08-25T02:35:54
Well, I'm back - sorry about the delay… its been busy around here trying to finish a few projects. I have some things to share with you as we get back into the normal schedule! Book: The Radic...
ListenIs Commercial Photography Creative? from 2016-07-31T02:34:54
Open for discussion. Creative thinking is probably more valuable to commercial work than in the art world, but it can be harder to execute. Disclaimer – I’m NOT a commercial photographer. I ha...
ListenPhotography Is Like Sushi from 2016-07-31T02:33:54
Photography and sushi you say? Its about craft and dedication. Ralph Gibson http://www.ralphgibson.com/ Jiro Dreams of Sushi on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/search/jiro%20dream...
ListenRemembering Bill Cunningham (1929-2016) from 2016-06-26T02:33:54
Another sad loss today as we remember The New York Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham. Bill is best known for his regular NYT features, On The Street and Evening Hours. Bill's edi...
ListenCustom Lens Presets for Manual Focus Lenses from 2016-06-24T02:33:54
If you use Lightroom, you probably use lens-presets to even out distortions and chromatic aberrations. But what if you use old manual focus lenses? There's a method for creating custom lens p...
ListenHow To Make It In Photography from 2016-06-23T02:33:54
The question I've been asked the most since I started making videos is "How do I make it as a fine-art photographer". I will attempt to answer that today.
ListenSeries-Based Photography from 2016-06-22T02:33:54
I wanted to open up a discussion of project or series-based photography as opposed to creating work as single images. Gabriel Wertman: http://www.wertmanphoto.com/
ListenRemembering Fan Ho (1931-2016) from 2016-06-21T02:33:54
Fan Ho was one of the brilliant photographers to come out of China in the 1950's and 1960's. His most known body of work was done in Hong Kong documenting its mid-century growth. Later Fan Ho worke...
ListenVaya Con Dios from 2016-06-16T02:33:54
Part 2 of my Mexico trip to film the next 3 films for the Artist Series. José Antonio Martínez Gómez http://www.joseantoniophoto.com/ http://blog.leica-camera.com/2012/10/19/jose-anton...
ListenIts Been Crazy from 2016-05-31T02:33:54
Its been a crazy few weeks traveling - here's a catch-up with what's been going on with the Artist Series. Irving Penn video featured on PetaPixel http://petapixel.com/2016/05/30/exploring...
ListenWelcome To Jackson Hole from 2016-05-29T02:33:54
Off to Jackson Hole, WY to film David Brookover for the Artist Series. David is the greatest photographer you've probably never heard of. He owns a gallery in Jackson Hole that features his ow...
ListenIrving Penn :: The Curators Perspective from 2016-05-20T02:33:54
In this video I let me friend Sue take over the show. Sue Canterbury is the Curator of American Art at the Dallas Museum of Art. We did a meet-up a few weeks ago, and by request - here is a quick t...
ListenRalph Gibson :: Vertical Horizon from 2016-05-11T02:33:54
I had a chance to visit Ralph Gibson at his studio in New York with my friend Thierry Bigaignon. Thierry is planning an exhibition at his gallery in Paris this summer of Ralph Gibson: Vertical Hori...
ListenArtist Series :: William Wegman from 2016-04-24T02:33:54
The Artist Series Episode 2 William Wegman is an American photographer, painter and video artist probably most known for his work with Weimaraners. DVD: William Wegman: Video Work 1970-19...
ListenArtist Series :: Alexey Titarenko from 2016-04-24T02:33:54
THE ARTIST SERIES :: EPISODE 1 Special thanks to Nailya Alexander Gallery and to Alexey Titarenko. Alexey Titarenko: http://alexeytitarenko.com/ Nailya Alexander: http://www.nailyaalexandergaller...
ListenLets Talk Schedule from 2016-04-22T02:33:54
The Artist Series will begin on April 24 - here is the release schedule. Intro music performed by Holly Cole http://www.hollycole.com/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/tedforbes Instagram:...
ListenCANON POWERSHOT G5X :: THE BEST VLOGGING CAMERA? from 2016-04-21T02:33:54
This video is a followup to my review of the Canon G5x. I get a lot of questions of how this would work as a vlogging camera. I think it might be the best choice to date. Part 2 is a vlog I recorde...
ListenTraveling With Photography Equipment from 2016-04-20T02:33:54
This weeks Q&A is on traveling with photography gear - thanks to all who sent questions. For Q&A's follow me on Twitter - http://twitter.com/tedforbes Twitter: http://twitter.com/tedforbe...
ListenPhotography at AiPAD and a Lomography Visit from 2016-04-18T02:33:54
Patricia Conde Galeria: http://www.patriciacondegaleria.com/ Association of International Photography Art Dealers: http://www.aipad.com/ Music: As Colorful As Ever by Broke For Free h...
ListenConey Island Homage :: Harold Feinstein from 2016-04-17T02:33:54
Eric Rossi - https://www.youtube.com/user/EricRossi25 I've been in New York most of the week for business. I have a ton of amazing things to share, but haven't had the time to edit. In the mea...
ListenIrving Penn :: An Amazing Exhibition from 2016-04-14T02:33:54
Today I got invited to attend the DMA press preview for the Irving Penn :: Beyond Beauty exhibition. And I got to film and interview the exhibition curator Merry Foresta. On view in Dallas fro...
ListenCanon EOS 80D Review from 2016-03-31T02:33:54
This is a review of the Canon EOS 80D that came out this week. Having been an avid user of the 70D for almost a year, I was extremely excited to check out the new version. B&H http://goo.gl/nGKUAG...
ListenTime For A Meetup! from 2016-03-29T02:33:54
Join us on April 28, 2016 at the DMA! We will meet in the Atrium Cafe at 6:00PM Get your tickets here: https://dma.org/art/exhibitions/irving-penn-beyond-beauty Twitter: http://twitter.co...
ListenCanon Gear On The John Lennon Bus from 2016-03-22T02:33:54
For the second day with the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, we'll have a look at the Canon gear being used and check out how the students are coming along with their George Clinton documentary. ...
ListenCheck Out This Bus! from 2016-03-20T02:33:54
I'm currently in Austin, TX at SXSW working with Canon and the John Lennon Bus. We're doing a project with students from Round Rock ISD and the one and only George Clinton! Make sure you follo...
ListenDave Heath :: Magnitude, Solitude from 2016-03-15T02:33:54
Book - Dave Heath, Multitude Solitude http://amzn.to/22fko2C Dave Heath was part of the New York school of photographers in the 1950's along side visionaries such as W Eugene Smith, Diane Arbu...
ListenFinal Cut and DaVinci Resolve Round Trip from 2016-03-10T02:33:54
I've had many questions from the previous video about how to round-trip projects between Final Cut Pro (or Premiere) with DaVinci Resolve. Its fairly easy to do, but you need to understand a f...
ListenVideo Color Grading 101 With DaVinci Resolve from 2016-02-25T02:33:54
After my last few travel videos I've had people ask me if I could do a video on my color grading process. I'm using DaVinci Resolve 12 currently. Its free and its absolutely amazing. http...
ListenChrome In A Can :: My Sony RX1R II Review from 2016-02-22T02:33:54
I had the chance to try out the Sony RX1R II last week while I was in New York. This is a top-of-the-line camera from Sony which features a compact body paired with a 42 megapixel sensor and fixed ...
ListenNew York City :: The Photography Tour from 2016-02-20T02:33:54
I'm in New York filming 2 videos for the artist series. I had the day off today so I decided to do a little photography tour of New York City. In this video I'll take you to see Saul Leiter's ...
ListenThe City Is A Novel :: Photographs by Alexey Titarenko from 2016-02-11T02:33:54
Russian born photographer Alexey Titarenko is one of the more important young contemporary artists. Known for his long exposure technique, he approaches photography from an opposite direction where...
ListenGetting In Trouble With John Free from 2016-01-30T02:33:54
I can't come to Los Angeles without meeting with my friend John Free. John is an outstanding street photographer and teacher. We got together with our cameras in downtown Los Angeles and this is wh...
ListenMy Sony A7S II Travel Rig from 2016-01-27T02:33:54
This is a behind-the-scenes look at the travel rig I will be filming the Artist Series of videos with. I've changed up my rig quite a bit for these to minimize setup and create more intimacy in the...
ListenArtist Series Begins Filming This Week from 2016-01-25T02:33:54
So excited to share with you - the Artist Series is going into production this week! Over the next 4 weeks I'll be filming in Dallas, Los Angeles and New York City. I'm going to release these...
ListenWant To See The New Studio? from 2016-01-19T02:33:54
As many of you know, I moved into my new studio about 2 months ago and finally have everything in working order. So here's my studio tour video! As mentioned - Paper Lantern - 30-inch ::...
ListenDavid Bowie :: Music Art and Image from 2016-01-11T02:33:54
Sadly David Bowie passed away today. I wanted to put together some of my thoughts as well as some excerpts of an interview that I did with Mick Rock a few months ago about Bowie. Mick was David Bow...
ListenDavid Bowie :: Music Art and Image from 2016-01-11T02:33:54
Sadly David Bowie passed away today. I wanted to put together some of my thoughts as well as some excerpts of an interview that I did with Mick Rock a few months ago about Bowie. Mick was David Bow...
ListenTop 10 Photographer Monographs for 2015 from 2015-12-31T02:33:54
For the final video of 2015, I've compiled a list of my top 10 photographer monographs for 2015. Actually there are 11… Magnum Contact Sheets http://amzn.to/1Vqe3dH Louis Faurer http://amz...
ListenTop 10 Photographer Monographs for 2015 from 2015-12-31T02:33:54
A quick end-of-the-year best of books video
ListenDJI Phantom Camera Settings from 2015-12-24T02:33:54
I recently did a video on the DJI Phantom 3 Professional quadcopter that I've been using. I've had se...
ListenLa Strada :: Italian Street Photography From The 1960s from 2015-12-22T02:33:54
La Strada is an outstanding catalogue of Italian street photographs from the 1960's. Works from the private collection of Keith de Lellis exhibit the new renaissance of post-WWII Italy. These works...
ListenMy Sally Mann Connection from 2015-12-21T02:33:54
While reading Sally Mann's new book, Hold Still I discovered an interesting connection between Sally and this show. Hold Still on Amazon http://amzn.to/1Od1eh0 You can get the audio vers...
ListenWhat Ever Happened To from 2015-12-18T02:33:54
As we get near the holidays, I've got some updates for you on various projects including Contra.st, the Artist Series and the new studio! Get notified of Contra.st updates - visit http://contr...
ListenI Might Have Bought A Drone from 2015-12-17T02:33:54
My review and tutorial on how to use the DJI Phantom 3 Professional quadcopter. DJI Phantom 3 Professional Amazon: http://amzn.to/1RSLy8q B&H: http://goo.gl/LRkg8V Remember to reg...
ListenMy Favorite Camera Ever Made from 2015-12-14T02:33:54
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQc5DTICvTM Probably my favorite camera ever made is the Holga. Its a cheap plastic camera that you can get for almost no money. It has no features and very lit...
ListenBlack and White Injket Printing from 2015-11-27T02:33:54
One of the impressive things about the Epson P600 is its handling of black and white images. There are 4 different black links inside the printer. Three of these inks work in combination to print o...
ListenCanon G9 X from 2015-11-25T02:33:54
The Canon G9 x is the latest addition to the GX series of compact cameras. Built with a 1 inch sensor and the latest Digic 6 processor, the Canon G9 x gives a much improved low light performance. ...
ListenInkjet Printing with the Epson P600 from 2015-11-23T02:33:54
Printing with the Epson P600 has changed how I feel about maintaining a printer in my studio. The ease of use and professional results are simply fantastic. For the money you get pigment class prin...
ListenNext Steps :: The Photographer Series Is A Go! from 2015-11-19T02:33:54
This was successful beyond my wildest dreams. We ended up 348% funded giving a budget of $17,392 that came from 309 amazing people. I want to give a quick thank you and talk about where the mo...
ListenTraveling With The Sony RX100 Mk IV from 2015-11-13T02:33:54
On my recent trip to Salt Lake City, the only camera I brought with me was my Sony RX100 Mark IV. This is some vlog footage from the trip. Check out: RX100 m4 Images on Flickr: https://ww...
Listen7 Days Left :: Fund the Artist Series from 2015-11-11T02:33:54
https://www.rockethub.com/projects/61988-support-the-art-of-photography-artist-series We are in the home stretch to fund the Artist Series! There's still time to get involved and help me out -...
ListenHenri Cartier-Bresson :: The Decisive Moment from 2015-10-31T02:33:54
Considering the release date of this video, I thought I'd cover a topic appropriate for the season - Photography and the Occult. There was an extreme period of occult photography that was prod...
ListenPhotography And The Occult from 2015-10-30T02:33:54
Considering the release date of this video, I thought I'd cover a topic appropriate for the season - Photography and the Occult. There was an extreme period of occult photography that was prod...
ListenThe Richard Thompson Photograph from 2015-10-29T02:33:54
The Artist Series crowdfunding campaign: https://www.rockethub.com/projects/61988-support-the-art-of-photography-artist-series I got some packages in the mail from viewers today - including Jo...
ListenYOU are awesome! from 2015-10-21T02:33:54
https://rockethub.com/projects/61988-support-the-art-of-photography-artist-series On Monday I launched a little crowdfunding campaign for the Artist Series that I’ll be doing for the show. You...
ListenArtist Series :: The Art of Photography from 2015-10-19T02:33:54
http://fundaop.com One of the things I’ve been working on over the last year is the new Artists Series. The first in this series was completed and release last month. It is a documentary on Lo...
ListenBookshelf :: W Eugene Smith from 2015-10-16T02:33:54
Several people have asked me for a good book recommendation to followup on the W Eugene Smith episode - this one is my recommendation: W Eugene Smith (La Fabrica, 2011) http://amzn.to/1Lw6...
ListenPaid Contests :: Never Do Spec Work from 2015-10-12T02:33:54
I’ve recently been asked a question about my feelings on spec work. Three words – never do it. Allow me to explain… Twitter: http://twitter.com/tedforbes Instagram: http://instagram.co...
ListenPhotography Lesson With John Free from 2015-09-28T02:33:54
Check out John Free: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnFreePhtography Website: http://www.johnfreephotography.com/ This summer I had the honor of getting a private photography...
ListenHow To Make A Time Lapse With Lightroom and After Effects from 2015-09-16T02:33:54
This video is the second in a two part series showing how I make time lapse photography videos. In this video I'll show you how to edit your still footage in Lightroom and stitch the actual video u...
ListenHow To Shoot Time Lapse Photography from 2015-09-14T02:33:54
I've incorporated a lot of time lapse photography in the videos I produce over the last month. In this video I'm going to show you how I do it. Mobius Actioncam http://amzn.to/1KgTJDG ...
ListenSony A7SII Announcement from 2015-09-13T02:33:54
Sony has announced the A7s II - release date is late October Pre-order B&H http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1186034-REG/sony_ilce7sm2_b_alpha_a7sii_mirrorless_digital.html/BI/8986/KBI...
ListenSigned and Numbered Edition from 2015-08-30T02:33:54
In this video I'll share some awesome viewer mail once again as well as a few updates on bigger projects that have been in the works! SPONSOR: Squarespace.com - Build It Beautiful! For...
ListenScanning and Metadata for Film Photography from 2015-08-25T02:33:54
Scanning is essential in analog photography for digitizing your images and sharing them online. In this video I will discuss my secrets and techniques for scanning negatives as well as how I work w...
ListenFilm Photography Process from 2015-08-22T02:33:54
As a followup to my Nikon F5 review, I wanted to make a video detailing my entire process from shooting to developing film to scanning. It turned into a VERY long video so I've split it up. This is...
ListenCan't Stop Spinning from 2015-08-17T02:33:54
Arqspin offers an excellent service for extracting rotating 360 interactive content from video. Arqspin did not sponsor this episode and are not affiliated with the channel. But I do think the...
ListenNew Studio Tour from 2015-08-16T02:33:54
Welcome to the new studio! I'm sharing a space with the awesome people at Geekbeat - welcome to the Geekhouse! Special thanks to John P for the tour today - I hope you all enjoy! Check ou...
ListenWet Plate Mail from 2015-08-15T02:33:54
I've been behind on the mail lately and wanted to share some things with you today. Some amazing people were kind enough to send me some amazing things they've been working on so I want to share th...
ListenHow To Say No from 2015-08-13T02:33:54
Saying now is very difficult in client relationships. Its very difficult and hard for anyone to do. But when there is a problem and you're giving more than you are making on a job, you have to have...
ListenLet There Be Rock :: The Mick Rock Interview from 2015-07-29T02:33:54
Mick Rock is a legendary music photographer often dubbed "The man who shot the seventies". He's worked extensively with Syd Barrett, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Peter Gabriel and Andy Warhol. I had...
ListenA Few Surprises from 2015-07-22T02:33:54
This week we've got some new stuff coming up for the show. I'll be doing an interview with Mick Rock who has a TV show on Ovation TV beginning in August called On The Record with Mick Rock. Mi...
ListenMaking Videos from 2015-07-21T02:33:54
Today's question is about video for photographers. While the easy answer seems obvious - there's a different mindset to doing video and that's what we're going to discuss. Whether filming or editin...
ListenHow Much Should I Charge For Photography? from 2015-07-19T02:33:54
I had 2 questions come in this week about how to charge for photography. One was for commercial work and the other for prints. These are two different things, but oddly enough the answer is pretty ...
ListenOne Year Later from 2015-07-17T02:33:54
Exactly 1 year ago today I left my day job to make The Art of Photography my full time job. This is a quick video to say thanks to all of you for all of your support and for watching the video...
ListenDavid Brookover :: The Road from 2015-07-16T02:33:54
Today I got a wonderful surprise in the mail from David Brookover. David is an exceptional photographer who lives in Jackson, WY. He sent me a beautiful, clamshell edition of his book, The Road. ...
ListenInspiration From Art Zines | Contra.st Updates from 2015-07-12T02:33:54
Some updates on Contra.st in this videos. Check out the full website to stay up to date! Magazines mentioned in this video: Lenswork | Brooks Jenson http://www.lenswork.com/ Emig...
ListenHigh End Art: Everything You NEVER Wanted To Know from 2015-06-28T02:33:54
Richard Prince recently stirred up the photography/Instagram world when he controversially modified Instagram photographs as his latest work and sold them for upward of $90k a piece. Does this...
ListenContrast In Print? from 2015-06-25T02:33:54
Contra.st is moving along! We got the website launched last week and so far we’ve got over 1,000 subscribers to the email list. By far, the biggest question has been – will Contra.st have a pr...
ListenWhat About Fine Art? from 2015-06-21T02:33:54
As a followup to last week’s topic of making a career in commercial photography – this week I’ve been asked the obvious next question. What about fine art as a career for photography? Thi...
ListenAdobe Creative Cloud Updates (Photography Edition) from 2015-06-18T02:33:54
Adobe has released the all new Creative Cloud 2015 Updates! But what's in it for photographers? Well we'll have a look in this video. First off, you need to understand feature additions. Som...
ListenSo You Want To Be A Photographer? from 2015-06-14T02:33:54
And now for the big question. How do you find paid work as a photographer. This is the mother of all questions. Everyone who’s ever enjoyed taking pictures has probably asked this at some point. ...
Listen100,000 Subscribers from 2015-06-12T02:33:54
We’ve hit over 100,000 subscribers in the channel. This is not about me – its about YOU. Thank you so much for the last 7 years. I hope we have many more together!!! This show is about community an...
ListenRichard Prince Smells Bad from 2015-05-31T02:33:54
Richard Prince created quite a stir with his recent exhibition. Prince created a series of images that consisted of Instagram screenshots. Comprised mostly female “selfies” in somewhat suggestive p...
ListenLook What Came In The Mail! from 2015-05-29T02:33:54
Last week I got some cool stuff in the mail from some awesome photographers who watch the show!!! Thank you for sharing your work with me – its such an honor!! Eduardo Torres: Interview ...
ListenMary Ellen Mark (1940-2015) from 2015-05-27T02:33:54
Mary Ellen Mark left us on May 25, 2015. But her legacy and work not only left an enormous impact on the world of photography, but they changed the way we see. They changed how we see people. ...
ListenStand Development Darkroom Guide from 2015-05-24T02:33:54
Stand Developing is a film developing process that involves placing film in a tank of highly diluted developer and letting it “stand” for long periods of time with little or no agitation. Tra...
ListenRichard Pousette-Dart and Saul Leiter from 2015-05-19T02:33:54
Richard Pousette-Dart was an American artist who worked in different mediums including painting, sculpture and photography. He was part of the New York school of Abstract Expressionism the late 194...
ListenShould I Get A Degree In Photography? from 2015-05-17T02:33:54
How important is a photography degree from a university? This question comes up quite frequently and is certainly controversial these days. The decision to pursue a college degree is very ser...
ListenIntroducing Contrast from 2015-05-15T02:33:54
Contrast is a new project that I'm going to be introducing to the show in the next few weeks. Its going to be an online magazine website that features up and coming photographers that are doing som...
ListenColor Photographs From 1907 :: Autochrome and Pictorialism from 2015-05-10T02:33:54
Autochrome Lumière was one of the first commercially available color processes. There were earlier processes, but Autochrome was very refined and "realistic" for the technology at the time. Using g...
ListenHow Do I Develop My Own Style? from 2015-04-28T02:33:54
These days everyone seems to be a photographer. In a world of literally millions of photographs posted to social media every day, how can you develop your own style and stand out as a photographer....
ListenPhotography and Chemistry at Greenhill from 2015-04-25T02:33:54
Many of you will remember Frank Lopez from the piece I did on him a few months ago. In addition to being an extremely talented photographer, Frank heads up the photography program at Greenhill Scho...
ListenTina Modotti from 2015-04-23T02:33:54
Tina Modotti was born Assunta Adelaide Luigia Modotti Mondini in 1896. At the age of 16, she moved from her native Italy to the United States with her father. Modotti soon developed an interest in ...
ListenShould I Work For Free? from 2015-04-19T02:33:54
Photography can be a funny business and there are times as photographers when we are asked to work for free. Sometimes this is formally called "pro bono" work, but its all the same. I got a questio...
ListenHappy 84th Birthday Harold Feinstein from 2015-04-17T02:33:54
Harold Feinstein is 84… today. Amazing. Harold has had such an influence on me and on the channel over the last year. Today I want to take a minute and say a few words about what Harold has m...
ListenManual 35mm Lenses With Mirrorless Cameras from 2015-04-16T02:33:54
Mirrorless camera design has had a big impact on the way we take pictures. The original thing that attracted me to mirrorless was the idea of being able to get an adaptor and use lenses from ...
ListenTom Baril :: Polaroid Type 55 Works from 2015-04-12T02:33:54
Tom Baril was born in Connecticut, attended the School of Visual Arts in New York and spent over 15 years working as a printer for Robert Mapplethorpe. After his tenure with Mapplethorpe, Baril wen...
ListenKiev 88 :: Inexpensive Medium Format from 2015-03-31T02:33:54
The Kiev 88 has long been hailed as the most inexpensive way to get into a medium format modular camera system. You can get an entire system for a fraction of what you'd pay for a Hasselblad. ...
ListenThe End of Rolleiflex from 2015-03-29T03:33:54
Rolleiflex has long since been an icon of amazingly built, high end cameras originally produced by Franke & Heidecke in Germany. The name Rolleiflex actually refers to the name of the Twin Lens Ref...
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