TWiT Photo (Audio): Recent Episodes

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Wil and Dave of Elevendy.com returns with amazing creative tips of rotting pears, maintaining a skin library, and shopping for props like knives and swords.

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guests: Wil Wells and Dave Cox

Follow Catherine's new Photography Unfiltered show at Photography-Unfiltered.com. Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.

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Guide to be in the right place at the right time for landscape photography, tripods, night shots, and more.

Links:

• michaelfrye.com
• The Photographer's Guide to Yosemite iOS app
• The Photographer's Guide to Yosemite Book
• Michael Frye Workshops

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: Michael Frye

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Tips for shooting fireworks, learn how to create your own HDR Vertoramas, and more.

Klaus's Shooting Tips

1. Shooting: Practice shooting HDR hand-held – it will extend your photo opportunities immensely!
2. Tone-mapping: Don't go to extremes – moderation is key!
3. Post-processing: Your HDR software takes only the first step–you have to take the remaining nine yourself!

Klaus's Sharing Tips

1. Sharing Photos: Of the 5000 shots you brought home from Eiffel tower, share only one – not all 5000!
2. Sharing your wisdom: What's obvious to you may be amazing to others - so don't be shy and share!
3. Building an audience Stay true to yourself! Don't do things because you think others will like them – do them because you like them!

Building a Photography Website

1. Target audience: Know who your audience is going to be, and build your website for them (not for you)!
2. Technology: Choose the right platform to start with!
3. Overthinking: Start simple and make sure you can expand your site!

Bonus tip

1. Whatever you do, have fun with it!

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guests: Dirk Heindoerfer and Klaus Hermann

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Shannon has honed her practice over the last 12 years, concentrating on architecture and interior design, producing amazing photos used in many international magazines.

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: Shannon McGrath

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ApertureExpert reviews the 3.3 update, Petra Cross shows how to "stop-motion-ista" style, learn your interests with Prismatic, and more.

LINKS

• Petra Cross Website
• Stopmotionista
• Slovakia Wedding
• Prismatic
• ApertureExpert

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guests: Joseph Linaschke, Petra Cross, and Aria Haghighi

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Miss Aniela is a fine art surrealist photographer and author, who uses surrealism to masterfully portray beauty juxtaposed.

LINKS

• Miss Aniela Flickr
• Twitter @missaniela
• Facebook Miss Aniela
• Miss Aniela Blog
• Self Portrait Photography Book
• Creative Portrait Photography Book
• Fashion Shoot Experience Workshop

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: Natalie Lennard

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"I consider myself a Hyper-realist artist. I love to paint. I use the word paint for lack of a better word. My medium is actually light. I have a passion for making things happen on the screen. Finding a new way of doing something and finding a new room in my imagination is what I love about the work." - Bert Monroy

LINKS

• Bert's Times Square work
• Bert appearing on The Screen Savers
• Order Bert's prints
• Fashion Flair for Portrait and Wedding Photographers
• Catherine's Blog
• Top Model Release

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: Bert Monroy

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Catherine and Leo interview the great photographers at the 2012 Nordic Light festival.

This episode features Greg Gorman, Robert Pledge, and Mary Ellen Mark. Greg Gorman is an American portrait photographer of Hollywood celebrities. His work has been seen in national magazine features and covers. Robert Pledge founded Contact Press Images in New York and has curated major exhibitions worldwide along with serving on prestigious international juries. Mary Ellen Mark is an American photographer known for her photojournalism, portraiture, and advertising photography.

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guests: Greg Gorman, Robert Pledge, and Mary Ellen Mark

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Catherine and Leo interview the great photographers at the 2012 Nordic Light festival.

This episode features Morten Krogvold, Bruce Davidson, and James Mollison.

Morten Krogvold is a Norwegian photographer know for his portraiture. As a photographer, artist, and teacher, he has published numerous books and held exhibitions.

Bruce Davidson has been a member of Magnum photo agency since 1958. Known for his photographs of Harlem, New York City, and Civil Rights movement.

James Mollison grew up in England, he moved to Italy to work at Benetton's creative lab after studying Art and Design at Oxford Brookes University. He's known for his work on the great apes which was featured at the Natural History Museum.

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guests: Morten Krogvold, Bruce Davidson, and James Mollison

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Catherine Chalmers studio is full of roaches, praying mantis, mice, and other creepy crawlies. She shows us where nature and culture collide in some disturbing yet stunning photos. Also delve into the life of a leaf cutter ant as seen through Chalmers lipstick camera.

Catherine's Favorite Gear

1. Canon 5D MK II
2. Canon 65mm macro lens and macro twin lights
3. Video: Sony HD Lipstick Camera

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: Catherine Chalmers

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Eddie Tapp is a renown Photoshop Hall of Fame and Canon Explorer of Light photographer. As one of the pioneers of digital photography, Eddie made the switch in 1993. Eddie explains the fundamentals of digital photography and what it means to get it right in the camera. As well as giving us must-know tips on post processing.

Eddie's Tips

1. 90% of color correction basics.
2. Get the spots out.
3. Soft focus filter.

Eddie's Favorite Gear

1. Canon 5D MK III
2. Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: Eddie Tapp

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Frederick Van Johnson joins us this week with returning guest Derrick Story.

We talk about how social media has changed the creative world of photography.

And find out how learning everything positive and negative about analog photography helped Frederick become the great photographer he is today.

We also hear some stories of Frederick and Derrick from back in the days when they worked together.

Frederick's Tips

1. Define (and refine) your goals.
2. Use the right tools. (Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, YouTube)
3. Build a schedule, then test... rinse & repeat.

Frederick's Favorite Gears

1. Nikon D7000
2. Gymbi tripod case for iPhone 4

Host: Sarah Lane

Guests: Frederick Van Johnson and Derrick Story

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Doug Kaye joins us this week and show us his unique perspective into the world of photography. With his analytical eye, he shows us how to be technical as well as creative when practicing photography.

Doug's Tips

1. Buy (and sell) used gears.
2. Find and join local photo club.
3. Get into printing your images.

Hosts: Sarah Lane and Trey Ratcliff

Guest: Doug Kaye

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Composite Guru Joel Grimes dazzles us with engaging imagery and a LIVE photoshop demo. Find out why being color blind has served as an asset, the secret to quick and easy compositing, and the importance of striking your subjects face with light.

• Bonus: See Joel Streaking!

Joel's Tips

1. Getting your best performance out of you lenses.
2. Choosing the right strobes for freezing action.
3. Photoshop tips: Selection/Cutout, Atmospheric light streaks.
4. Always use a tripod

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Sarah Lane

Guest: Joel Grimes

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How to know if you need an agent and tips on selecting the right one for you.

Portfolio tips, misconceptions demystified of what an agent brings, and the bottom line of what it costs.

We also take a look at Frank's book, Mind Prints, a book of visuals with no imagery.

• Bonus: Bruce Eisenberg shares his experience with working with an agent and live in-studio demo for creating soft dramatic lighting.

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guests: Frank Meo and Bruce Eisenberg

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The master of Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait enlightens us with in-studio demo that rebels against the traditional 3-light setup. Watch Leo get tripped up on Who's Who of Grecco's portfolio and hear behind the scenes stories of images of Hollywood's elite including: Steve Martin, Lucy Liu, and Martin Scorsese.

Bonus: Photoshop Expert Dave Cross shares tips regarding the under-discussed new sick features of Photoshop 6 beta.

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guests: Michael Grecco and Dave Cross

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Is it photography or 3D animation? A common question for creative masterminds, Dave Cox and Wil Wells, of Elevendy. Disregarding the mantra "get it right in camera" this creative production house makes their own rules. Learn the importance of planning, how to hide discreet meaningful messages in your images (including star wars characters), and how to get a client buy-in for off the wall concepts. The dynamic duo will also reveal the process of their Addy winning Sacramento Kings "Defend Your Honor" campaign.

• Bonus - In-studio shoot with both "C-Sharp" and Leo. See the concept drawing and shoot in action. Final result to be revealed in future episode!

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guests: Wil Wells and Dave Cox

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A photographer for more than 3 decades, Peter Krogh is an expert in Digital Asset Management and he reveals the importance of correctly archiving your image collection for both amateurs and pros. Gain insights from the master of digital workflow and don't miss the bonus Lightroom demo where Peter walks us through his process while teaching us quick and dirty tricks to make your images pop!

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: Peter Krogh

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View Sports Illustrated Staff Photographer Bill Frakes's astonishing portfolio as he shares insights on how he often carries & triggers 25+ cameras, how he went from LAW school to one of SI's Top Shooters, and why preparation & storyboarding are key. Winner of the coveted Newspaper Photographer of the Year award his clients include everyone from Nike to Apple and his editorial work has appeared in virtually every major general interest publication in the world.

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: Bill Frakes

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Ever wish that you can just take off and go on a round-the-world tour? That's what Gary Arndt did in March 2007, and he's been to 114 countries and territories, and still counting. The multi-award-winning blogger showcases his photography and journey on his travel blog, Everything Everywhere. Time magazine named his blog one of the top 25 blogs in the world. Taking a break from swimming with whale sharks in Australia and spelunking in Borneo, Gary joins us in the studio and shares stories about playing photojournalist in the midst of a political protest in Bangkok, how looking like a professional photographer can get you places, and tips on how to pursue your wanderlust and the most efficient ways to do travel photography.

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: Gary Arndt

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At the Wedding & Portrait Photography International (WPPI) conference 2012 in Las Vegas, Catherine is joined by 8 industry experts and insiders to convene on the controversial subject, Is Technology a Menace to Photography?

The luminary-studded panel featured renowned photographers such as Pulitzer Prize winner Greg Gibson, celebrity photographer and Help-Portrait creator Jeremy Cowart, reDefine host Tamara Lackey, Fast Track Photographer educator Dane Sanders, legendary wedding photographers Cliff Mautner and Jerry Ghionis, hot emerging fashion photographer Lindsay Adler, and glamour queen Sue Bryce. They engaged in a heated discussion about topics, such as the too-easy lure of technological gimmickry to smooth over lack of artistic know-how; self-education and cultivation of a unique creative vision with responsible and mindful use of technology; so-called "naive" art; the future of point-and-shoots and DSLRs in an age of camera phones; and the relevance of professional photographers over the coming decade.

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guests: Greg Gibson, Jeremy Cowart, Tamara Lackey, Dane Sanders, Cliff Mautner, Jerry Ghionis, Sue Bryce, and Lindsay Adler

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Trey tells us all about finding your own voice, whose critique is most important, upcoming Lytro photo walk, why mirror-less cameras are the future, and more.

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Trey Ratcliff

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Jerry Ghionis is recognized as one of top wedding and portrait photographers worldwide. He spills the light on how he creates and captures the emotional scene at a wedding. Not only has Jerry won the WPPI wedding album of the year seven times, he was also name as the 2011 Australian Wedding Photographer of the Year by AIPP. Jerry then shows us how to use available light in a photo shoot with Catherine!

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: Jerry Ghionis

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It's hard not to want to hate Robby Cavanaugh – fresh out of school, the SoCal boy has already been published in Vogue Italia, won a bunch of awards, and now has another notch in his belt as our first TWiT Photo Guest Quest winner. Yet, Robby's incredibly down-to-earth and just has a natural artistic talent. Joining us live in the studio, the fine art photographer comes clean about Photoshop in his "phantasmagorical" images and achieving artistic excellence with very, very little gear, and lots and lots of perseverance and perspiration.

Judges Zack Arias and Tamara Lackey crack the whip on the portfolios of Guest Quest winners, and give invaluable advice to contest aspirants.

Robby's Tips

1. If you can think it, it can be done.
2. Be vulnerable and honest with your work.
3. Photoshop is not a dirty word, but it can be.

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guests: Robby Cavanaugh, Zack Arias, and Tamara Lackey

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The question on everyone's mind must be: what hasn't David Bergman done? With 11 covers for Sports Illustrated, including the coveted 2010 Super Bowl, and his distinction as official tour photographer for Bon Jovi, David gets a lot of game.

He joins us live in the TWiT studio to discuss his now-famous GigaPan shot of Obama's inauguration and shows viewers how he processes 600 frames of a GigaPan shot in a live software demo. Also, the music geek shares inside secrets on being a successful music tour photographer, and you won't want to miss the moment he shocks Leo and Catherine with his gigantic, $10G+ bazooka 600mm F4 Nikon lens.

David's Tips

1. Visualize the photo you want to make.
2. Shoot details.
3. Learn how to light a portrait.

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: David Bergman

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