Podcast #29 – Shooting the Zebra’s Butt with Roberto Valenzuela
In this episode, Kerry and David sit down with Roberto Valenzuela from Beverly Hills, CA who is a remarkably skilled wedding photographer. Roberto talks about getting started and “finding his eye”. Roberto gives some helpful tips on how to practice different techniques to improve your skills.
Links from the show
Roberto’s website (http://www.robertovalenzuelaphotography.com)
WPPI Master Class (http://www.wppionline.com/tradeshow/show2009/speakers.taf?pgm=master)
WPPI Article (http://www.wppionline.com/newsletter/Dec08/member-month.tml)
Show Hosts
Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)
This podcast is also available on iTunes.
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Well I guess SOMEONE has to shoot it! :-p
Ryan
http://www.ryanhollowayphotography.com
Its all about getting out of your comfort zone and "seeing different". Shoot, shoot, shoot and shoot some more!
Great interview with Roberto Valenzuela! Bravo. That was great information he passed along.
Amazing show ine of the best I've heard!! Excelent tips, thanks Roberto!
By the way, thank you for answering my questions and ponounce very well my name!
Considering the tripod question I can say that I shoot with a 30d and f4L lenses (17-40 and 24-105). I use my tripod for long exposures inside the church (in the upper flor where the singers are to have a view from the top). I pre-mount, prefocus and prepare all the settings of my 2nd camera, a 20D + 17-40mm in 17mm, mount it in the tripod and put a remote control to shoot it.
I also do some night pics of the gardens and building, when they are having dinner. I also shoot from the outside of the dinner room window to the inside to get a geneal view.
Now 2 new questions:
What settings do you use when shooting the bride & father walking down the church alley, in very low light and a very bright backlight from the sunlight that enters from the door? I would like to know if you use fill flash, what exposure, speed metering mode and focus mode. Do you position yourself in the center of the alley or on the sides?
I also would like to hear more about shooting with video light. I was considering buying a litepanel micro (http://www.litepanels.com), have you tested it already, waht do you think?
Thank you once again|!
Cheers,
Tiago
Awesome show! I'll definitely be listening to this one again before next week's show!
Wow. That was an awesome show – I agree, I think perhaps the best ever. Roberto is such a genuinely nice man and it was so inspiring to hear his love for photography and "exercises" for getting better and challenging ourselves.
I, for one, enjoy the longer shows. There aren't that many good photography podcasts so I look forward to yours every week. I would also like to learn more about how to use a video light for shooting – had never heard of that before. I would also love to hear some stories of you hosts from times when the shooting really "clicked" and why – and some of your mistakes and how you learned to do things differently from that, if you feel comfortable sharing. Thanks again for taking the time to do this show – I really appreciate it!
This was the most inspiring podcast you guys have done to date. Thank you!
I agree with the the posters. This was simply an amazing podcast with Roberto Valenzuela. After listening to him, I'm tempted to switch speakers and attend his master's class at WPPI. I aim to remain an "amateur" photographer for years to come. Thanks for inspiring, Roberto. And thank you for a great podcast, Kerry and David.
This episode was great, and the length was no problem with such an interesting guest. I look forward to hearing more from Roberto Valenzuela!
Guys that was a great interview, absolutely loved it.
I'm just an enthusiast photographer and really relate to Roberto's comments on being an amateur and having an almost childlike passion for taking pictures just because I love it.
Look forward to hearing more from him over the coming months.
Thank you to everyone's comments & support for the show! Kerry, Roberto & I were all in a zone and it just felt like all the planets were in alignment because it was "Totally" a great time!
Please feel free to keep sharing your thoughts, questions and comments here & on iTunes. The more feedback we receive from you, the better we can steer this crazy ride we call the Camera Dojo.
Cheers!
David
I want to sincerely thank everybody for not only listening to an hour long podcast but for your amazing feedback comments. I am very honored that you found what was said helpful. This is a great industry with unprecedented potential to not only feed our souls but also our families. So it is my goal to help my fellow shutter bug friends make a living doing what we love. Thanks again for all your supportive comments.
Great interview.
You asked about the length. I have a 40-45 minute drive which I use to listen to podcasts. The interview with Roberto was so interesting, I sent 45 minutes sitting in my driveway and was disappointed that it was over so soon.
In addition, I don't usually listen to a podcast more than once but I'm definitely going back to listen to this one again.
Great interview. I enjoyed it so much. I am a frequent flyer and always listen to podcasts during flights. I was so glad that it was long enough for my flight
I LOVED,LOVED,LOVED THE SHOW!!!
I certainly do not mind a lengthy podcast… make it 2 or 3 hours if you like; I am finding that there is a great void of quality, useful photo podcasts out there. While I believe what was said in the podcast about PRACTICING our craft, I personally feel like I would benefit from Great Marketing Ideas and information. I have heard it said many times, that it is NOT about our photography as much, but our MARKETING is where it is at… I believe that to be very true, so that is why I am asking…
Thanks again for the GREAT SHOW!!!
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