Comments on: Podcast #29 – Shooting the Zebra’s Butt with Roberto Valenzuela

By: Roberto Valenzuela – Free Speaking event | David Quiroz Photography

Roberto Valenzuela – Free Speaking event | David Quiroz Photography — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:00:37 +0000

[...] wedding photography or photography in general, you should attend this. He is a dynamic speaker (see here) and his enthusiasm is contagious.Â I hope to see you [...]

By: David Esquire Attending The Los Angeles Pictage User Group With Guest Speaker Joe Buissink | Esquire Photography

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:06:09 +0000

[...] What was really cool, was that so many of my good friends were there too!Â Emily Engle & Debra Gerson both terrific photographers and also from Pictage, Lauren Hillary the co-creator from Go|Bee Bags and also a terrific photographer our of Orange County & my good friend; Roberto Valenzuela from the uber popular podcast conversation we had with him about shooting zebra’s butts on Camera Dojo. [...]

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Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:00:12 +0000

[...] If you have never heard Roberto talk, be sure and check out our podcast conversation with him. [...]

By: Ron Anderson

Ron Anderson — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:51:13 +0000

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!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 09:39:02 +0000

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

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:35:21 +0000

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.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:58:06 +0000

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.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:40:27 +0000

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

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:28:03 +0000

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.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:14:48 +0000

This episode was great, and the length was no problem with such an interesting guest. I look forward to hearing more from Roberto Valenzuela!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:57:26 +0000

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.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:27:02 +0000

This was the most inspiring podcast you guys have done to date. Thank you!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 03:30:14 +0000

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!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:05:14 +0000

Awesome show! I'll definitely be listening to this one again before next week's show!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:22:53 +0000

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 (www.litepanels.com), have you tested it already, waht do you think?

Thank you once again|!

Cheers,

Tiago

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:55:47 +0000

Great interview with Roberto Valenzuela! Bravo. That was great information he passed along.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:53:17 +0000

Its all about getting out of your comfort zone and "seeing different". Shoot, shoot, shoot and shoot some more!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:17:45 +0000

Well I guess SOMEONE has to shoot it! :-p

Ryan

www.ryanhollowayphotography.com