Podcasts by The Image Doctors Talk Photography

The Image Doctors #212 from 2023-12-09T07:05

Packing challenges for travel photography This week, Jason is off to meet clients in Europe for a 2-week photo tour. As exciting as this is, packing for such a trip can be a real challenge. Do y...

The Image Doctors #211 from 2023-12-02T07:10

This week we discuss inspecting new camera lenses for potential defects, elaborating on the evaluation process and identification of common issues.

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The Image Doctors #210 from 2023-11-25T14:32:08

The Best Used Cameras It’s that time of year where dread starts to seep in… no, not Aunt Mabel’s fruit cake, but what to do when a friend asks you “what’s a good camera; I only have a few hundre...

The Image Doctors #209 from 2023-11-18T07:02

Holiday Gift List for Photographers This week, we bring you our annual holiday gift ideas! In addition to the usual items, which never go out of style, we’re also including some items that we’ve...

The Image Doctors #208 from 2023-11-11T13:16:57

Global Shutter? The Sony A9 III This week, Sony introduced the A9 III with 120fps raw shooting and a “Global shutter.” We’ll talk about what this technology is, and how it different from other t...

The Image Doctors #207 from 2023-11-04T06:05

Handling formal portrait shoots This week, Canon has announced 3 new RF lenses, and then we’ll turn our attention to a situation many of us have faced: what to do when you’re asked to do “formal...

The Image Doctors #206 from 2023-10-28T16:06:59

New England&Canada cruise, and new features in Lightroom! This week, we’re back from a little vacation to New England and Canada on a cruise. We stopped in NYC, Newport, Rhode Island, Boston, an...

The Image Doctors #205 from 2023-10-07T17:01:52

The Beauty (and Challenge) of Mountain Light This week, we’re back from leading a photo safari with an excellent group of clients in and around Rocky Mountain National Park here in Colorado. We’...

The Image Doctors #204 from 2023-09-30T06:01

Tips for photographing fall colors This week, there’s a hint of autumn in the air, and the leaves are starting to turn. We’ll offer our tips for photographing fall colors, from composition to ou...

The Image Doctors #203 from 2023-09-23T06:01

Is it time to upgrade your iPhone? This week, we saw the announcement of the Nikon Zf, a retro-styled camera similar (but with better features) than the Nikon Z6ii. We’ll also discuss a new loss...

The Image Doctors #202 from 2023-09-16T06:01

Photography on a Cruise Cruises are a great way to travel, but we often don’t consider the kinds of photographic opportunities you can get during the adventure. Jason is back from leading a phot...

The Image Doctors #201 from 2023-09-08T20:09:18

Balloon Festivals, Nikon 180-600mm Z lens This week, we discuss a very colorful location shoot: Rick went to the Labor Day Liftoff hot air balloon festival in Colorado Springs. This annual event...

The Image Doctors #200 from 2023-09-02T06:01

Photographing the “Supermoon” Did you see the “supermoon” this week? We’ll offer some tips for photographing the moon and tell you why you don’t need to wait for a “super” event to get out there...

The Image Doctors #199 from 2023-08-19T07:05

Should you consider a macro lens? This week, we revisit a topic that both of us enjoy: close-up photography. Macro lenses are just one way to get closer to your subject, and we’ll take a look at...

The Image Doctors #198 from 2023-08-12T07:00

Photography at the Renaissance Faire This week, we visited the Colorado Renaissance Festival and worked on photographing people in candid settings. The colorful costumes and overall enthusiasm o...

The Image Doctors #197 from 2023-08-05T12:49:31

The Best Lenses for Zoo Photography Your local zoo can be a great place for honing your wildlife photography skills. From exposure to autofocus, zoos are loaded with great animal subjects. This ...

The Image Doctors #196 from 2023-07-29T16:23:10

This week, we took our annual overnight trip to Mt. Evans and photographed wildlife and landscapes in the alpine tundra above 13,000'elevation

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The Image Doctors #195 from 2023-07-22T13:39:58

This week, we'll discuss some options for how to acquire big-ticket items without melting your credit card or mortgaging your home. The used market and rental companies offer some compelling way...

The Image Doctors #194 from 2023-07-15T07:45

This week, we took a short road trip down to southern Colorado, where we photographed abandoned towns and the historic downtown of Trinidad.

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The Image Doctors #193 from 2023-07-08T17:11:45

If your photos aren't sharp, we'll offer our tips for both camera settings and techniques to improve your shots.

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The Image Doctors #192 from 2023-07-01T06:01

Putting together a new kit: OM-System This week, we’re pleased to be joined on the show by our long-time friend and supporter, Jon Kandel. Jon recently purchased an OM-System kit as a smaller an...

The Image Doctors #191 from 2023-06-23T13:10:39

This week, Nikon announced two new telephoto zoom lenses for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. We'll give our thoughts on both.

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The Image Doctors #190 from 2023-06-11T16:06:52

On the Road: Shooting in Quebec and South Dakota This week, Rick is back from a trip to Quebec City&Montreal, and Jason is back from the South Dakota Badlands. Hear about what they were shooting...

The Image Doctors #189 from 2023-06-04T23:28:25

Hands-on with the Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera This week, Jason took delivery of a Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera. The Z8 has been described as a “mini Z9,” so we’ll present hands-on first impressions...

The Image Doctors #188 from 2023-05-27T11:55:25

New Fujifilm X-S20 Mirrorless Camera This week, Fujifilm announced a new mirrorless camera to improve upon their previous small form-factor body, the X-S10. The new Fujifilm X-S20 offers a 26 me...

The Image Doctors #187 from 2023-05-20T06:01

Photographer Spotlight: Joel Meyerowitz This week, we’re spotlighting Joel Meyerowitz, whose color street photography transformed the way photographers and artists viewed color photography. Chec...

The Image Doctors #186 from 2023-05-13T07:01

Nikon announces the Z8 mirrorless camera This week, Nikon formally announced the long-awaited Z8 interchangeable lens mirrorless camera. On paper, it really looks to be a “mini Z9,” with autofoc...

The Image Doctors #185 from 2023-05-06T01:12:44

OM System Micro 4/3 Cameras This week, we’re talking about Jason’s decision to purchase an OM System (formerly Olympus) OM-1 kit. We’ll discuss the rationale for such a kit, as well as its pros ...

The Image Doctors #184 from 2023-04-28T17:48:40

Dealing with High ISO images: AI-based noise reduction software for photography We’re back this week as Jason has returned from his photo safari to Isla Bastimentos in Panama. Many of Jason’s im...

The Image Doctors #183 from 2023-04-15T09:01

Photographer Spotlight: Julia Margaret Cameron This week, we go WAY back to the 1860s and feature the photography of Juliet Margaret Cameron (1813-1879). Cameron picked up photography in its ver...

The Image Doctors #182 from 2023-04-08T16:49:59

Alternative Shops for Camera Gear Have you ever been shopping for camera accessories at the big-name retailers only to find that item listed as “backordered” everywhere you look? What about when...

The Image Doctors #181 from 2023-03-31T21:20:50

Fall Photo Safari Announced Join Jason&Rick in Colorado Oct. 1-5 to photograph landscapes and wildlife in and around Rocky Mountain National Park! This is a photo safari we’ve done in the past, ...

The Image Doctors #180 from 2023-03-25T08:15

RIP DPReview Earlier this week we learned that the massive photography review and discussion site, DPReview, will be shut down April 10th. We were quite surprised by this news, and we’ll share o...

The Image Doctors #179 from 2023-03-17T20:40:12

Photographer Spotlight: William Eggleston This week, we’re starting a new series where we take a look at influential photographers. For our first segment, we’ve chosen to highlight the works of ...

The Image Doctors #178 from 2023-03-11T18:32:14

Is a Full-Spectrum Infrared Camera Right for You? This week, we’re back from our travels and we’re discussing full-spectrum infrared conversions. A full-spectrum conversion allows you to use you...

The Image Doctors #177 from 2023-02-25T07:01

Happy birthday, Ansel Adams! This week, we commemorate Ansel Adams’ 121st birthday by taking a look at how his approach to photography still inspires us as photographers. We’ll also discuss mode...

The Image Doctors #176 from 2023-02-17T19:02:13

A timeless classic: Nikon’s 105mm f/2.5 Nikkor Today’s mirrorless cameras make it really easy to use older, manual focus lenses. The ability to use focus peaking and zoom using the electronic vi...

The Image Doctors #175 from 2023-02-11T14:37:54

New products from Nikon, Olympus, and Canon; Budget portrait lenses This week, we got a raft of product announcements: We then took to answer a listener question about using manual focus portrai...

The Image Doctors #174 from 2023-02-04T14:42:46

How to Choose a Tripod Tripods, our three-legged friends… we sometimes have a love-hate relationship with them because we hate to carry them around in the field. Nevertheless, the current range ...

The Image Doctors #173 from 2023-01-28T07:05

Bird Photography in California This week, we’re in San Diego, California where Jason has just wrapped up a bird photography workshop. This was a great opportunity for us to continue to explore c...

The Image Doctors #172 from 2023-01-21T12:49:56

Tips for getting started in photography As long-time photographers, we’re often asked by friends and family what kind of camera to get for a beginner. With the rise in smartphone camera quality,...

The Image Doctors #171 from 2023-01-14T15:12:16

Will artificial intelligence kill photography as we know it? We received an interesting email from one of our listeners, who wanted to know our thoughts on how AI may change our views on photogr...

The Image Doctors #170 from 2023-01-06T21:18:02

Photographic Goals for 2023 Happy new year! We’re back after a short holiday break, and this week we’re sharing some of our photographic goals for the new year. While not exactly “resolutions,” ...

The Image Doctors #169 from 2022-12-23T08:05

Happy Festivus! We’ll start with the airing of grievances December 23rd officially marks the “holiday” of Festivus, and while we don’t anticipate participating in any feats of strength, we do ha...

The Image Doctors #168 from 2022-12-17T14:43:16

Tips for entering photo contests This week, we take on the subject of photo contests. Both of us have a lot of experience judging photo competitions, and we’ll offer our advice and what we look ...

The Image Doctors #167 from 2022-12-10T11:01

Hot Takes! This week, we’re giving our quick takes on our digital photography and cameras preferences. What resolution do we prefer? What form-factor? Tune in to hear our opinions on a litany of...

The Image Doctors #166 from 2022-12-03T11:42

A look at the new Fujifilm X-T5 This week, we’re taking a look at Fujifilm system cameras. The new X-T5 is the newest member of Fuji’s X-trans APS-C sensor bodies, and offers some retro controls...

The Image Doctors #165 from 2022-11-22T22:26:54

Holiday Gift Guide 2022 It’s time for our annual tradition of helping separate you from your money! We’ll offer our recommended gear for the holidays and more, including filters, software, camer...

The Image Doctors #164 from 2022-11-19T07:01

Smartphone Camera Control Apps Most camera manufacturers have developed smartphone Apps that allow you to tether your camera remotely. This week, we’ll look at the pros and cons of these tools, ...

The Image Doctors #163 from 2022-11-12T17:00:24

The pros and cons of super-zoom lenses This week, Jason is back from his workshop photographing White Sands National Park, and we’ll discuss using super-zoom lenses. Newer super-zooms, like the ...

The Image Doctors #162 from 2022-11-05T06:01

Shooting with film in a digital world What’s it like shooting film these days? Before their Santa Fe workshop, Rick and Jason dusted off their old manual focus film cameras and did some shooting...

The Image Doctors #161 from 2022-10-29T06:01

New Cameras from Sony&Olympus; Nikon Z9 firmware update This week, we’re back from our workshop in Santa Fe, and we’ll be discussing the release of some new cameras from Sony&OM System (Olympus)...

The Image Doctors #160 from 2022-10-22T06:05

Interview with Tony Sweet, Part 2: Photography Etiquette In the second part of our interview with photographer Tony Sweet, we discuss photographic etiquette, especially at popular locations. Pho...

The Image Doctors #159 from 2022-10-15T06:05

Interview with Tony Sweet, Part 1: Creative approaches to iconic locations This week, we had the distinct pleasure to interview photographer and workshop leader, Tony Sweet. Tony has been leadin...

The Image Doctors #158 from 2022-10-07T23:32:34

Who Influenced Your Photography the Most? It’s easy to point to big names and famous photographers, but more often than not, your love of photography probably started at home. This week we look ...

The Image Doctors #157 from 2022-10-01T06:01

Photographing an Air Show We had the opportunity to photograph the Pikes Peak Regional Air Show last weekend here in Colorado, and we’ll share our gear, settings, and what we learned. We’ll also...

The Image Doctors #156 from 2022-09-23T18:33:32

Nikon 28-75mm f/2.8 Revisited We recently got our hands on the Nikon (made by Tamron) 28-75mm f/2.8 Nikkor Z lens. This is a well-made lens that is very good optically, and is far less expensive...

The Image Doctors #155 from 2022-09-17T02:39:30

What to look for in a new computer Is it time to think about upgrading your computer? A good computer is the centerpiece of the digital photography workflow. In this week’s episode, we’ll discus...

The Image Doctors #154 from 2022-09-10T16:46:07

New products, photographing Croatia,&more! This week we’re back to talk about the lates product announcements and Jason’s recent trip to Croatia. Notable announcements this week include: Tamron ...

The Image Doctors #153 from 2022-08-27T11:00

Going Big: Medium Format Digital Systems This week, we’re talking about the latest in medium format digital systems. These cameras will easily get you to 100 megapixels (or more) and deliver inc...

The Image Doctors #152 from 2022-08-20T12:55:46

Flash photography in the age of high ISO We received a question from one of our listeners, who wanted to know if we used flash anymore. Given the amazing high ISO performance of today’s digital ...

The Image Doctors #151 from 2022-08-13T13:20:42

High Country Wildlife Photography We took our annual trip into the Colorado high country this week, driving to the top of Mt. Evans. Along the way, we photographed mountain goats, bighorn sheep,...

The Image Doctors #150 from 2022-08-05T13:35:21

Sharpening Your Images This week, we’re discussing image sharpening. If you’re not sharpening your images, you’re probably not getting the best quality out of your files. In-camera sharpening ca...

The Image Doctors #149 from 2022-07-30T12:55:15

Photographing a Street Parade Last weekend, we attended the Pikes Peak Pride festival, and had a fantastic time photographing the colorful parade-goers and the parade itself. It was a great way ...

The Image Doctors #148 from 2022-07-23T16:22:36

Printing Your Photos Once upon a time, the only way we could share photos was by printing them. Now, thanks to the internet and social media, sharing photos has become a digital experience. This...

The Image Doctors #147 from 2022-07-17T16:17:10

Architectural Photography This week, we’re talking about architecture photography. Architectural subjects are easy to find, and a very typical subject when you’re traveling or even in your own h...

The Image Doctors #146 from 2022-07-08T22:01:22

Should you upgrade to mirrorless (2022 edition) We’ve talked about the pros and cons of mirrorless camera systems before, but we thought that this would be a good time to revisit the discussion....

The Image Doctors #145 from 2022-07-01T20:22:16

iPhone Photography Secrets This week, we’re discussing some of the (somewhat) hidden features in the iPhone camera app, including portrait mode and the new RAW capture feature available in the i...

The Image Doctors #144 from 2022-06-24T19:56:07

When to “go big” Previously, we talked about the “going small” approach to photography. This week, we discuss the pros and cons of “going big.” Do you really need a large camera system? Is your ...

The Image Doctors #143 from 2022-06-18T13:19:28

Traveling through Portugal&Major Lightroom Updates! We’re back this week after Rick returned from a vacation trip to Portugal. Many times, our travels don’t always line up for “pure photography”...

The Image Doctors #142 from 2022-06-04T12:51:28

Nikon 800mm f/6.3 PF lens review This week, we’re joined by our good friend and colleague, Eric Bowles. Eric is the Director of the Nikonians Academy, and he recently purchased the Nikon 800mm f...

The Image Doctors #141 from 2022-05-28T09:55

Understanding Image Stabilization Systems Most, if not all, of today’s digital cameras offer some form of image stabilization (IS) system. Today we’ll give an overview of the different types of ...

The Image Doctors #140 from 2022-05-21T15:03:11

APS-C format cameras: Useful tool or orphaned system? This week, we’re discussing the current state of APS-C format digital cameras. Almost all early DSLR cameras utilized a “crop sensor” format...

The Image Doctors #139 from 2022-05-14T15:44:19

Uses for the DNG raw format Adobe’s DNG “digital negative” raw format was developed as an open standard over 20 years ago. What originally started out as an alternative raw format 20 years ago h...

The Image Doctors #138 from 2022-04-29T15:59:51

How to handle busy or visually overwhelming locations Have you ever been to a location where there is just so much stuff that you don’t know where to begin? It might be a forest, a city street, ...

The Image Doctors #137 from 2022-04-23T09:10

Hands-on with the Olympus OM System OM-1 Rick recently got his hands on the new OM System (formerly known as Olympus) OM-1 mirrorless camera. This new micro 4/3 format camera delivers many featu...

The Image Doctors #136 from 2022-04-14T17:13:42

Nikon Z9 firmware 2.0 announced Today, Nikon announced firmware update 2.0 for the flagship Z9 mirrorless camera. We’ll unpack what’s been announced, what we like, and what improvements we’d sti...

The Image Doctors #135 from 2022-04-09T09:05

Choosing a Telephoto Lens This week, Nikon announced the new 800mm f/6.3S Phase Fresnel lens, which weighs in at a stunningly svelte 5.2 lbs. Although good telephoto lenses tend to be expensive,...

The Image Doctors #134 from 2022-04-02T12:57:59

Small kits vs your smartphone camera With both of us having some vacation travel recently, we started asking the question about the role of smaller camera systems, and whether or not it’s better...

The Image Doctors #133 from 2022-03-19T11:01

Field Report: Two months with the Nikon Z9 This week, Jason revisits the Nikon Z9, which he’s now been using for two months. Jason recently published a wildlife photography settings guide for Ni...

The Image Doctors #132 from 2022-03-13T21:07:41

We’re back, and this week we’re discussing photography locations in our home state of Colorado. Colorado is a beautiful place to photograph, but there’s some challenges associated with living ab...

The Image Doctors #131 from 2022-02-05T10:00

How We Use Autofocus This week, Jason&Rick discuss some of the recent advances in digital camera autofocus systems, and how they’ve changed (or not) the way we shoot. We’ll talk drive modes, AF-...

The Image Doctors #130 from 2022-01-29T18:23:18

Raw formats: Compression, bit depth,&more This week, we are happy to announce a travel photography workshop in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Oct. 20-23, 2022. It’s limited to 6 participants, so be sure ...

The Image Doctors #129 from 2022-01-23T17:52:11

Nikon Z9 Hands-On Review Jason recently received a Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera, and we both had a chance to use it in the field. This week, we’ll discuss the major new features it offers Nikon us...

The Image Doctors #128 from 2022-01-15T10:10

When to use HDR in your photos 10 years ago, it was commonplace to see extreme HDR tone-mapped images all over the photographic community. Between cameras with better sensors and a change in tas...

The Image Doctors #127 from 2022-01-08T19:58:26

Hands-on with the Nikon 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 S Z Nikkor zoom lens This week, we were able to get out and do some test shooting with the new Nikon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S Nikkor Z lens. We found this ...

The Image Doctors #126 from 2021-12-30T19:16:54

Hands-on with the Nikon 24-120mm f/4 S This week, we just got evaluation copies of the two newest Z-mount Nikon lenses. Since we haven’t had a lot of time to put the lenses through their paces y...

The Image Doctors #125 from 2021-12-16T15:43:57

Photographing Holiday Lights ‘T is the season for festive holiday light displays! This week, we’ll offer our tips and tricks for getting impactful shots of holiday lights, including the best tim...

The Image Doctors #124 from 2021-12-11T00:32:57

Customizing Your Camera Functions&Controls Today’s digital cameras, especially mirrorless ones, offer a tremendous amount of customization. This week, we’ll take a look at why you should customi...

The Image Doctors #123 from 2021-12-05T17:36:41

The Importance of Ergonomics When Choosing a Camera This week, we go beyond megapixels and autofocus to look at the importance of ergonomics in choosing a camera. Whether it’s the control layout...

The Image Doctors #122 from 2021-11-24T10:01

Interview with Jessica Odell: Thoughts on the Nikon Z50 It’s thanksgiving week here in the USA, and with the focus on family this week, what better way to celebrate than to bring some family on ...

The Image Doctors #121 from 2021-11-20T17:35:31

Holiday Gift Ideas for Photographers 2021 It’s time for our annual holiday gift ideas for photographers episode! This year, in addition to our list of traditional “stocking stuffers,” we also of...

The Image Doctors #120 from 2021-11-13T10:00

Self-Inflicted Creative Barriers, and How to Avoid Them This week, Rick and Jason are discussing their recent photo trips. Rick traveled to Monument Valley, while Jason was leading a photo works...

The Image Doctors #119 from 2021-11-06T10:00

Adobe completely revamped the way masking works in Lightroom, including the addition of AI-based selections. This week, we'll talk about what we have learned so far regarding making selections i...

The Image Doctors #118 from 2021-10-30T10:22

Croatian Photo Cruise! We are back from a photo tour/workshop aboard a yacht cruise in Croatia. What an amazing country! We sailed from Split to Dubrovnik aboard a 40-passenger yacht, and had lo...

The Image Doctors #117 from 2021-10-28T17:29:10

Special Edition: Nikon Z9 + New Lenses Announced Rather than wait for the weekend, we decided to discuss the breaking news of the Nikon Z9 flagship mirrorless camera. And from reading the specs,...

The Image Doctors #116 from 2021-10-16T09:00

Perspective Correction Tools If you’ve ever photographed buildings with a wide-angle lens, then you’ve probably seen how they can appear to “lean” in your photos. This week, we’ll discuss some o...

The Image Doctors #115 from 2021-10-09T09:00

Tips for High-Volume Workflows After returning from Panama with thousands of photos, we thought it would be a good time to discuss tips for high-volume workflows. Whether you’re photographing bi...

The Image Doctors #114 from 2021-10-02T09:05

Photographing the wildlife of Panama We spent the last week on photo safari at an eco-lodge in Panama. We had an incredible time photographing birds, reptiles, and many sloths! Hear what gear an...

The Image Doctors #113 from 2021-09-25T09:00

Creative Ways of Using The Texture/Clarity/Dehaze Tools If you do any post-processing of your images, you’re probably familiar with the Clarity, Texture, and Dehaze sliders (in Lightroom, and el...

The Image Doctors #112 from 2021-09-18T09:00

Canon R3 Mirrorless Camera; New Lenses from Canon, Nikon,&Sigma This week, we’ll cover a slew of camera and lens announcements, and offer our thoughts on what these products mean for the photo i...

The Image Doctors #111 from 2021-09-11T10:00

Photographing Badlands National Park This week, we’re back from Jason’s Badlands photo safari, and we’ll share our experiences from the trip. You can see all of Jason’s upcoming safaris here. Vi...

The Image Doctors #110 from 2021-08-28T09:01

AI Noise Reduction Software Review This week, we look at three AI-based noise reduction tools and look at how they stack up against each other. We tested: Topaz Denoise AI ON1 NoNoise AI 2021 DX...

The Image Doctors #109 from 2021-08-21T09:00

Wildlife Photography on Mt. Evans, Colorado Earlier this week, we took a trip to the summit of Mt. Evans, Colorado, where we photographed the local marmots and pika. We’ll share our experience w...

The Image Doctors #108 from 2021-08-14T14:18:39

These used digital cameras can be had for a song! Between supply chain disruptions and chip shortages, new electronics (like digital cameras) can be tough to find. For example the Nikon D850 has...

The Image Doctors #107 from 2021-08-06T18:45:19

Nikon Z fc: hands-on first impressions We each received the new Nikon Z fc mirrorless camera this week, so we’re sharing our hands-on first impressions. We’ll go through the features we like, an...

The Image Doctors #106 from 2021-07-31T13:31:35

Nikon MC 50mm f/2.8 macro Z Nikkor Review This week, we spent some time handling the new Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Macro Lens, and we’ll give our impressions of the “other” macro lens for Nik...

The Image Doctors #105 from 2021-07-24T17:21:32

Nik Collection 4 Review This week, we’re back from leading the Colorado in Bloom workshop in Crested Butte, and we have a follow-up on our thoughts using the new Nikon MC 105mm f/2.8 S VR macro ...

The Image Doctors #104 from 2021-07-17T09:00

Interview with Photographer Andy MacDonald This week, our good friend and show listener, Andy MacDonald, joined us to talk about his recent experience photographing the Kansas City air show usin...

The Image Doctors #103 from 2021-07-10T09:05

Utah Road Trip! This week, join Rick and Jason on a road trip to Utah, where they photographed some of the National Parks, plus did night sky photography at a unique location. You can see some o...

The Image Doctors #102 from 2021-07-03T08:05

This week, both of us received copies of the new 105mm f/2.8 VR S Nikkor Z lens for macro photography. While we're still going through some testing, we are both extremely pleased with Nikon's la...

The Image Doctors #101 from 2021-06-26T14:33:16

Our Most Frequent Photo “Prescriptions” We’ve been helping and educating photographers for over 10 years now, and this week we decided to compile a short list of some of our most frequently disp...

The Image Doctors #100 from 2021-06-19T09:00

Photo Therapy: Eclectic Colorado We decided to take a little road trip up into the high country of Colorado to find some eclectic subjects. It was great to get out and use some of our gear, and ...

The Image Doctors #99 from 2021-06-12T09:05

This week, we answer a listener question about the future of DSLRs. Given the overwhelming trend towards mirrorless cameras by all of the major camera manufacturers, it's a good time to ask whet...

The Image Doctors #98 from 2021-06-05T09:00

Nikon 105mm&50mm Z macro lenses This week Nikon announced two Z-mount macro lenses, in 105mm and 50mm focal lengths. We take a look at the specs, pricing, and whether we’ll consider replacing ou...

The Image Doctors #97 from 2021-05-29T18:07:53

Fundamentals of Color Management This week, we have the first of a multi-part series on color management. For our first topic, we’ll discuss what color management is, and why you should calibrat...

The Image Doctors #96 from 2021-05-22T06:05

Oregon Photo Safari Recap We’re back from our week-long photo safari in Oregon, and we had a spectacular time. We’ve posted photos on our Facebook Page for you to check out, too. Rick brought hi...

The Image Doctors #95 from 2021-05-08T03:33:33

Our top 10 photographic innovations This week, Jason&Rick came up with a “top 10” list of their favorite photo innovations in the last 10-15 years. Find out what technological advances in photog...

The Image Doctors #94 from 2021-05-01T13:32:39

Topaz Sharpen AI Review, New Nikon Z Firmware This week, Nikon released firmware updates for every Z mirrorless camera in their lineup. While most of the improvements went to the Z6ii and Z7ii m...

The Image Doctors #93 from 2021-04-25T01:40:08

Getting creative with multiple exposures This week, we take a look at a fun but often neglected feature in our digital cameras: multiple exposures. From simple two-shot composites to creative 9 ...

The Image Doctors #92 from 2021-04-17T02:27

Silhouettes and Negative Space; New Mirrorless Gear from Canon This week, Canon announced three new mirrorless lenses, and a new flagship mirrorless camera body. The Canon EOS R3 is a pro-style ...

The Image Doctors #91 from 2021-04-09T16:37:27

Shoot the Moon! Of all the ways to photograph the moon, close-ups tend to be the least interesting. This week, we’ll explore different ways of capturing the moon in your photos and discuss the t...

The Image Doctors #90 from 2021-04-04T01:57:41

If you only had one lens… This week, we discuss the age-old question: “If you could only have one lens, what would it be?” Plus, we offer a new Lightroom Tip for using local tools globally throu...

The Image Doctors #89 from 2021-03-26T14:10:19

Join Rick&Jason on a Photo Safari! We are excited to announce that we will be holding photo safaris/workshops May 9-13 in Portland, Oregon, and July 18-21 in Crested Butte, Colorado. You can see...

The Image Doctors #88 from 2021-03-20T16:37:57

Fujifilm GFX 100S Medium Format Camera&more… This week, we get a hands-on first look at Fujifilm’s newest medium format camera, the GFX 100S. This 102 megapixel camera features a smaller form-fa...

The Image Doctors #87 from 2021-03-14T15:29:09

Nikon Z9 Announcement Our thoughts on the new mirrorless flagship from Nikon This week, Nikon announced the development of the Z9 mirrorless camera. Although specs were scarce, there are a few t...

The Image Doctors #86 from 2021-03-06T07:05

Do you need a back-up camera? This week, we discuss the need for having a back-up camera. Do you need one? It depends on your shooting situation and what kinds of camera(s) you use. Sometimes, w...

The Image Doctors #85 from 2021-02-28T02:51:29

Understanding Eye-Detection Auto Focus This week, we discuss the evolution of eye-detection autofocus systems. This relatively new technology has amazing potential to transform the way portrait ...

The Image Doctors #84 from 2021-02-21T00:30:05

When should you use Adobe Photoshop in your workflow? This week, we’re discussing our editing workflows, and while they are similar, both of us do things a little differently when it comes to ou...

The Image Doctors #83 from 2021-02-13T07:07

What to look for when you’re testing a new lens When you get a new lens, do you test it out? Should you test it out? This week, we’re discussing what to look for when you get a new camera lens, ...

The Image Doctors #82 from 2021-02-06T07:05

Alternatives to traditional tripods This week, we’re talking about camera support and stabilization accessories that go beyond the traditional tripod. Whether it’s a tabletop tripod, beanbag, or...

The Image Doctors #81 from 2021-01-30T21:45:28

Sony Alpha A1; Creating a Photo Book This week, we’ll discuss the big announcement from Sony for their new flagship Alpha A1 mirrorless camera, followed by a creative discussion about photo book...

The Image Doctors #80 from 2021-01-23T15:11:25

Is Aerial Drone Photography Right for You? Should you get an aerial drone for photography? This week, Rick asks Jason about his experiences using aerial drones. Over the years, drone technology ...

The Image Doctors #79 from 2021-01-16T15:31:43

Learning from our mistakes Digital photography is a fantastic learning tool because it provides us with immediate feedback on our photos. This week, we’re discussing all those times where we lea...

The Image Doctors #78 from 2021-01-09T22:00:29

A little night shooting with Nikon Z cameras This week, we took a short field trip to do some evening/night sky photography here in Colorado. It was a great refresher for both of us, as we had t...

The Image Doctors #77 from 2021-01-02T18:51:16

Finding inspiration for 2021 The single most important component of a camera is the twelve inches behind it” –Ansel Adams Happy New Year! We’ve made it to 2021, and we hope all of our listeners ...

The Image Doctors #76 from 2020-12-25T17:43:59

Nikon 50mm f/1.2S Hands-On Review This week, we got our hands on the newly released 50mm f/1.2S Nikkor Z lens. We both had the opportunity to test this lens and compare it to our other 50mm Niko...

The Image Doctors #75 from 2020-12-19T14:32:07

Having fun with alternative cameras and processing Sometimes, a change of pace can do you good. Whether it’s using a different style of camera (think digital rangefinders), or just changing up t...

The Image Doctors #74 from 2020-12-12T04:14:10

Creative Compositional Elements You’ve probably heard that the “rules” of composition are made to be broken. This week, Jason and Rick discuss some of these rules and how you can incorporate the...

The Image Doctors #73 from 2020-12-05T15:29:45

RAW file format options in Nikon Digital Cameras Most of our listeners probably know about the advantages of RAW capture over JPEG, but many cameras also offer a variety of options for configuri...

The Image Doctors #72 from 2020-11-21T07:05:09

Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8S Z Lens Review This week, we were lucky enough to get our hands on a production copy of Nikon’s newest pro-level Z-mount lens. We tested the new 14-24mm f/2.8S Nikkor Z and c...

The Image Doctors #71 from 2020-11-19T23:09:46

Holiday Gift Ideas 2020 We have a long list of gift ideas for photographers this year, from stocking stuffers to new cameras. No matter who you are shopping for this year (including yourself), y...

The Image Doctors #70 from 2020-11-15T16:22:31

Retouching Portraits Occasionally, we do casual portraits for family and friends, and we always want the result to look professional. This week, we’ll discuss some fundamental techniques for ret...

The image Doctors #69 from 2020-11-07T07:05

How to isolate your subjects photographically Subject isolation is a powerful creative tool in photography, especially with portraiture. This week, Jason and Rick explain a variety of ways to ge...

The Image Doctors #68 from 2020-10-31T06:05

The Art of Self-Critique&Image Sharing This week we sat down (virtually) with our good friend and colleague, Eric Bowles. Eric is a freelance photographer and photo educator in Atlanta, Georgia ...

The Image Doctors #67 from 2020-10-24T16:43:40

New software updates; Use of Color Grading in Photos This week we saw several updates (or announcements) to many of the major software editing tools, including Adobe Lightroom/Photoshop, DXO, an...

The Image Doctors #66 from 2020-10-17T06:05:41

Nikon Announces the Z6ii and Z7ii Mirrorless Cameras. Should You Upgrade? This week, Nikon formally announced the “Mark II” release of their flagship mirrorless cameras, the 24MP Z6ii and 45MP Z...

The Image Doctors #65 from 2020-10-10T15:00:28

Understanding and using Camera Profiles for Image Editing This week, we are discussing an oft-overlooked feature of some RAW editing software tools: Camera Profiles. Camera Profiles establish th...

The Image Doctors #64 from 2020-10-03T11:00

Comparing Autofocus: D850 vs. Nikon Z This week we discuss a question from one of our listeners, who is trying to decide on a new camera. He wanted to know our thoughts on the autofocus systems ...

The Image Doctors #63 from 2020-09-26T14:33:11

Dealing with smoke and haze This summer has seen a very brutal fire season in the western part of North America, and smoke from wildfires stretches from California and Oregon all the way across ...

The Image Doctors #62 from 2020-09-19T14:12:58

Nikon 14-24 f/2.8 and 50mm f/1.2 Z lenses; New Sony A7C full-frame camera This week, we got several new product announcements in the photography world. Sony announced the A7C; a full-frame, 24MP...

The Image Doctors #61 from 2020-09-13T14:19:27

Back-Button Focus You may have heard the term “back-button focus” as a way of focusing your digital camera. This week, we take a look at the technique and its pros and cons for everyday photogra...

The Image Doctors #60 from 2020-09-05T06:05

Photographing Fall Colors We’re heading into fall here in the northern hemisphere, and pretty soon the leaves will start turning. This week, we give our tips on photographing fall foliage, one o...

The Image Doctors #59 from 2020-08-29T06:05

Using Wide-Angle Lenses Last week, we discussed using telephoto lenses, so this week we are going wide! Wide-angle lenses (24mm&wider) are some of the most challenging lenses to use when it come...

The Image Doctors #58 from 2020-08-22T17:08:37

Using telephoto lenses Most of us think about telephoto lenses as being useful for sports and wildlife photography. However, this week we’ll take a closer look at other ways you can use long foc...

The Image Doctors #57 from 2020-08-15T06:05

Casual Portrait Photography Tips This week, Jason and Rick discuss casual portrait photography, including lenses, lighting, and camera settings. Whether you’re doing portraits on vacation, or ta...

The Image Doctors #56 from 2020-08-08T06:05

Creating Panoramic Images This week, we are taking a look at panoramic images. Panoramas are generally images that have a uniquely wide aspect ratio. We like panoramas for their creative impact....

The Image Doctors #55 from 2020-08-01T06:05

Night Sky Photography With comet Neowise still in the night sky, we decided to take a look at the techniques and equipment we use for night sky photography. Find out what kind of lenses work bes...

The Image Doctors #54 from 2020-07-25T06:05

Nikon Z5 announced, New fixed-aperture telephotos from Canon This week, we’re discussing the just-announced Nikon Z5 and 24-50mm f/4-6.3 kit lens, along with some interesting new telephoto lense...

The Image Doctors #53 from 2020-07-18T07:05

Great Sand Dunes National Park, Unexpected Photo Accessories This week, Rick and Jason travel to Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado for some much-needed landscape photography using the N...

The Image Doctors #52 from 2020-07-11T06:05

New Canon mirrorless; Nikon 24-200mm follow-up; Infrared photography with the Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera Can you believe it’s been a year since we came back on the air? We’re so thrilled to be a...

The Image Doctors #51 from 2020-07-04T06:05

A Casual Photography Workflow As much as we enjoy being photography enthusiasts and the “craft” of photography, there are some times when you need to scale back to a more casual approach while s...

The Image Doctors #50 from 2020-06-27T05:08:40

Goodbye Olympus, Hello Nikon 24-200mm This week, we discuss the recent announcement by Olympus to divest their camera business, plus the new features added to Adobe Lightroom Classic. Jason rece...

The Image Doctors #49 from 2020-06-20T06:05

Nikon Ambassador Ron Magill This week, we had the special opportunity to interview Nikon Ambassador Ron Magill, who is also the Director of Communications for Zoo Miami. During his 40 year caree...

The Image Doctors #48 from 2020-06-13T16:35:57

That was then, this is now: old “rules” gone bad This week, Jason&Rick are back with a look at digital photography advice that might have been relevant in the past, but no longer. If you’re stil...

The Image Doctors #47 from 2020-05-30T16:20:21

Sensor formats&resolution This week, Rick and Jason discuss the importance of sensor size and resolution on image quality, including compact/phone cameras through medium format sensor sizes. Dep...

The Image Doctors #46 from 2020-05-23T06:05

Photographing Urban Decay Old or abandoned buildings in various states of decay are some of our favorite creative subjects to photograph. In this week’s show, we talk about how to get creative a...

The Image Doctors #45 from 2020-05-16T04:57:02

Geo-tagging your photos This week, Jason and Rick discuss the how and why of adding GPS data to your photos (geotagging). You can use an GPS adapter on your camera, or use track-logging apps on ...

The Image Doctors #44 from 2020-05-09T07:00

How much retouching is acceptable? This week, we are talking retouching. Yes, every digital image must be processed, but how much manipulation is okay? From simple cloning of object to compositi...

The Image Doctors #43 from 2020-05-02T15:58:24

Sharing and Preserving Your Digital Photos If you’re like us, you probably have hundreds, if not thousands of digital images stored on your computer. Have you ever wondered how those files can b...

The Image Doctors #42 from 2020-04-25T06:05

Simple tricks for improving your shots Have you ever struggled to get “good” photos from a particular location or event? Sometimes, it can be hard to come away with a photography that doesn’t fe...

The Image Doctors #41 from 2020-04-18T06:05

Scanning Film and Focus Shift Shooting This week, we are still staying indoors, so we thought we’d talk about our little home projects to keep us busy during these interesting times. Rick is bus...

The Image Doctors #40 from 2020-04-11T06:05

All About White Balance This week, we discuss camera white balance, including how to set it, how to fix it in post, and how to deal with tricky mixed lighting conditions in digital photography. ...

The Image Doctors #39 from 2020-04-04T09:05

Rick Sammon’s Photo Therapy This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing renowned photographer/educator/musician Rick Sammon, who joined us online to discuss his inspirations, what keeps him m...

The Image Doctors #38 from 2020-03-28T09:05

Talking Raw Converters&Editing Software Things have come a long way since we first started working with camera raw files in the early 2000’s. Today, we discuss how we work with raw conversion so...

The Image Doctors #37 from 2020-03-21T09:00

Photo tips for when you’re self-isolating We are back, and this week you cannot help but have coronavirus on your mind. Rick and Jason are practicing safe “social distancing” techniques and reco...

The Image Doctors #36 from 2020-03-07T18:06:45

High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography This week, we sit down to discuss the concept of HDR photography, how it has evolved over the years, and when we use it as a creative tool in our own photogr...

The Image Doctors #35 from 2020-02-29T11:05

Nikon Z Workshop&More! We are pleased to announce our Nikon Z Master Class, May 16-17 in Colorado Springs, Colorado! In this episode, we’ll talk a little about what you can expect on the worksho...

The Image Doctors #34 from 2020-02-22T11:05

New Nikon D6, Z Lenses, and Firmware 3.0 for Nikon Z Last week, Nikon rolled out several new products, including: Nikon D6 flagship DSLR 20mm f/1.8 S Nikkor lens for Z-mount 24-200mm f/4-6.3 len...

The Image Doctors #33 from 2020-02-15T10:05

The role of film in a digital world? We got a great question recently on our Image Doctors Facebook Page from listener Leigh Gregory, who asked if we were shooting film anymore, and if we had an...

The Image Doctors #32 from 2020-02-08T17:43:07

The right way to hand-hold your camera&cold-weather shooting tips This week, Jason&Rick answer a listener question from our Facebook Page regarding an upgrade from the Nikon D700 to either the n...

The Image Doctors #31 from 2020-02-01T14:43:09

Backup Strategies for Photographers







Are your images safe? This week, Jason and Rick discuss their strategies for backing up images in the field...

The Image Doctors #30 from 2020-01-25T11:05

Bird Photography With the Nikon Z6







This week, Jason discusses his experience photographing birds an...

The Image Doctors #29 from 2020-01-18T11:05

Our Favorite Photo Locations







We all have favorite places for photography. Whether it’s in a n...

The Image Doctors #28 from 2020-01-11T14:51:19

Nikon D780, Canon 1DX Mk III, and more!







This week saw the announcements of several new cameras, fro...

The Image Doctors #27 from 2020-01-04T11:05

Using lens mount adapters















Have you ever wanted to use one brand of lens on a different brand of cam...

The Image doctors #26 from 2019-12-28T11:05

Digital Exposure Part 4: Dealing with Exposure Challenges















This week we wrap up our series on digita...

The Image Doctors #25 from 2019-12-21T11:05

Digital Exposure, Part 3: Metering Patterns















This week, we continue our multi-part series on digital...

The Image Doctors #24 from 2019-12-14T15:57:32

Digital Exposure Part 2: Exposure Modes















In this week’s episode, we explore the main exposure ...

The Image Doctors #23 from 2019-12-07T15:18:55

Understanding Exposure: Part 1















Today we begin the first of a multi-part series exploring digital ex...

The Image Doctors #22 from 2019-11-30T18:15:17

Holiday Gift Ideas for Photographers















It’s holiday shopping time again, and we thought we̵...

The Image Doctors #21 from 2019-11-23T11:05

Affordable camera systems















We love high-end gear as much as anyone, but sometimes you want a budget ...

The Image Doctors #20 from 2019-11-16T11:33:30

Current trends in photography















This week, Jason & Rick sit down to discuss the current state of ...

The Image Doctors #19 from 2019-11-09T11:05:15

Dealing with the elements















Outdoor photography presents its own set of challenges. Whether it’...

The Image Doctors #18 from 2019-11-02T16:29:08

Creativity Through “Lo-Fi” Images















Sometimes, you don’t need to execute technical ...

The Image Doctors #17 from 2019-10-26T15:57:40

Switching (or Adding) Camera Systems















It happens all the time… the grass looks greener on the ...

The Image Doctors #16 from 2019-10-19T13:45:58

Tips For Post-Processing Your Images















We firmly believe that good post-processing is a critical step...

The Image Doctors #15 from 2019-10-12T09:05:35

Getting out of a creative rut















Stuck in a rut? Are you feeling like your photos are redundant and la...

The Image Doctors #14 from 2019-10-05T09:05:56

Bags, bags, bags!















This week, it’s all about bags! Yes, camera bags are every photographerR...

The Image Doctors #13 from 2019-09-28T12:42:34

Nikon 85mm f/1.8S and then some















This week, Jason is back from leading a photo tour to Scotland, and...

The Image Doctors #12 from 2019-09-21T17:21:50

Photography as a Craft















This week, Rick and Jason explore the concept of photography as a “cra...

The Image Doctors #11 from 2019-09-14T09:05:52

Infrared Photography







This week, Jason and Rick are talking about digital infrared photography. Infr...

The Image Doctors #10 from 2019-09-07T09:05:13

What Photographers Worry Too Much About







In this episode, Rick and Jason talk about many topics that...

The Image Doctors #9 from 2019-08-31T09:05:17

Understanding the Nikon Autofocus System















This week, Jason & Rick take an in-depth look at the N...

The Image Doctors #8 from 2019-08-24T09:03:44

Landscape Photography in South Dakota















We’re back from leading a landscape photography worksho...

The Image Doctors #7 from 2019-08-17T09:05:03

Mentoring beginners in photography















If you’re a photography enthusiast, you’ve probably ...

The Image Doctors #6 from 2019-08-10T09:05:05

Approaches to Travel Photography















In this week’s episode, we’re talking about travel pho...

The Image Doctors #5 from 2019-08-03T09:05:24

Nikon’s PF Lenses: 300mm f/4 & 500mm f/5.6















This week, Rick and Jason discuss the new Phas...

The Image Doctors #4 from 2019-07-27T09:05:44

Colorado Wildflower Photography







This week, Jason & Rick are back from a Listen

The Image Doctors #3: Nikon Z from 2019-07-20T06:05:30

Nikon Mirrorless Cameras: The Nikon Z System







This week, Rick and Jason discuss Nikon’s mirror...

The Image Doctors #2: Mirrorless Cameras from 2019-07-10T06:05:38

What’s the latest on mirrorless cameras?















Are mirrorless cameras the future of photography? Th...

The Image Doctors Talk Photography #1 from 2019-07-07T14:20:29

Jason & Rick return to bring you a long overdue photography podcast!







Return of the Image Doctors!






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