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Podcast #100 – Talking About Lenses

KerryG — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:37:05 +0000

Welcome back to the Camera Dojo podcast. I know some people really liked the GoCast series and some people didn’t. Overwhelmingly people asked for more of a standard audio podcast with a co-host like the earlier shows. The new co-host for the show is Chris Diset, a wedding photographer from southern California. In this episode, we talk about lenses. During the show we covers our favorite lenses, how to choose a lens for different tasks, zoom versus prime lenses, and then we wrap up by each picking one lens we would choose if we could only take one.

Chris Diset on Choosing a Lens
http://blog.chrisdiset.com/2010/10/choosing-a-lens/

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
Website | Facebook | Twitter

Chris Diset
Website | Blog | Facebook | Twitter

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GoCast #20 – Readers Questions

KerryG — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 23:24:54 +0000

In this episode, I tackle some readers questions that have been sent in.During this episode we talking about fixing exposure issues, bouncing light, using reflectors, shooting groups of people, rechargeable batteries, and a handful of other topics.

This one was recorded in our cargo van so the noise reduction makes it sound pretty tiney. I apologize for the poor audio quality.

Host: Kerry Garrison

GoCast #19 – How to choose the right equipment

KerryG — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:39:40 +0000

With different camera bodies, lenses, and countless accessories available, deciding what to buy that will really make a difference is often very difficult. In this episode Kerry Garrison discusses how to go about picking out the right gear.

Host: Kerry Garrison

Sponsors: GoPro, Blackbelt Lighting

GoCast #18 – Making the most of your new gear

KerryG — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:22:29 +0000

In this episode, Kerry Garrison talks about making the most out of your new photography gear that you just got for the holidays. During this show, Kerry discusses what things you may want to look at next, how to go about planning future purchases, and how to make the most out of your photography budget. If you have additional tips, please add them to the comments.

Host: Kerry Garrison

Sponsors: GoPro, BlackBelt Lighting

GoCast #17 – What is this WPPI thing all about

KerryG — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:09:42 +0000

WPPI is coming up in mid-February which may seem a ways out, but if you are going, you should make your plans today. What is WPPI? WPPI is the yearly convention for wedding and portrait photographers. At WPPI you will find some amazing speakers, a huge expo floor, and a wonderful community of fellow photographers. Should you go? What should you do there? Hopefully this GoCast will answer those questions.

WPPI Parties Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/315432758592/

Host: Kerry Garrison

Sponsors: GoPro, Blackbelt Lighting

GoCast #16 – Is it the photographer or the gear?

KerryG — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:35:24 +0000

In this episode, I discuss the ago old question…is it the photographer or the gear?

At almost any event someone will likely say “That’s looks like a great camera, it must take awesome pictures” and over the years people have argued that you can hand a point and shoot camera to a great photographer and they can make amazing photos with it.

Is there any truth behind these statements? Let’s dive into the issue and see what we come up with.

Show Host: Kerry Garrison

Sponsors: GoPro, Blackbelt Lighting

GoCast #15 – What’s Wrong With Photography Education

KerryG — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:09:00 +0000

In this episode Kerry discusses issues with the current state of photography education and why it is in such a mess these days. The main problem is that some instructors, both in certain schools as well as photographer-turned-workshop gurus, often fill people with horrifically unrealistic expectations about what they can hope to accomplish as a photographer. In the US the average income for photographers is $29,000 while the average income in the US is $44,000 putting the average photographer not only well below the US average, but actually below poverty level. I’m not trying to crush any dreams here but I think you need to have very realistic expectations and pick the instructors and classes that are actually teaching you skills and setting you up for success and not just trying to keep their own pockets filled.

Host: Kerry Garrison

Sponsors: GoPro / Blackbelt Lighting Products

GoCast #14 – Don’t Burn Bridges

KerryG — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:43:54 +0000

In this episode I talk about making sure you don’t burn bridges. This includes making sure you treat customers, venues, coordinators, and others even if its not exactly what you want to do every time. Situations will come up that can seriously stress your patience and professionalism but you often need to look past that and take the higher road. In the end, this will pay off for you instead of giving you the reputation of being a jerk.

Show Host: Kerry Garrison

Sponsors:

GoCast #13 – Are You Creating Dated Images?

KerryG — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:22:56 +0000

In this episode I discus making images that will stand the test of time. Sometimes we get caught up in trends that we may look back on later and wonder what we were thinking. In the past we have seen trends like grunge layers, textures, vignettes, and other techniques that even a year or two later is no longer “in fashion” and will date your images.

Show Sponsors

GoCast #12 – Inspiration and Motivation

KerryG — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:14:23 +0000

In this GoCast Episode Kerry Garrison talks about inspiration and motivation and how yours probably is different than other peoples. Kerry talks about figuring out what it is you are trying to accomplish, determining how to get there, and deciding why you want to do it.

Sponsors:

GoCast #11 – Teach Someone Something

KerryG — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:55:29 +0000

In this GoCast, I talk about teaching somebody else something about photography and issue a challenge to all listeners. I have found that teaching people makes me learn things faster and more efficiently because of the process of preparing a lesson. This week I want everyone to find someone else and prepare a lesson and teach it. This can be a lesson at your local user group or just a one-on-one with a friend. Please post your experiences in the comments.

GoCast Host: Kerry Garrison

Sponsors

Check out the GoPro Cameras at B&H Photo.

GoCast #10 – Starting Your Own Photo Club

KerryG — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:41:55 +0000

In this GoCast, Kerry Garrison discusses how to create your own photography club. Kerry covers some of the details such as:

Finding a venue
Scheduling guests
Choosing Topics

As your club grows, there are also legal issues that need to be addressed and Kerry talks about incorporating your club, insurance, and other legal issues.

GoCast Host: Kerry Garrison

Sponsors

GoCast #9 – Getting out of a creative rut

KerryG — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:55:36 +0000

We have all been there at times, you just haven’t got the mojo working and you just can’t get out of some creative rut. In this GoCast, Kerry Garrison talks about ways to break out of a creative rut and getting back to getting having your creative juices flowing again.

Sponsor: GoPro

Host: Kerry Garrison

GoCast #8 – Setting Realistic Expectations

KerryG — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:38:45 +0000

In this episode Kerry Garrison discusses setting realistic expectations when it comes to trying to start a photography business. This episode is not meant to try to squash anyone’s dreams or goals, its simply an attempt to help aspiring photographers to have a solid grasp on what it will take to run a successful business. I talk to people all the time that have just bought their first camera and think they are going to have a full time photography business within a few months. You do need to understand the financials behind what you can reasonably make by selling work.

Sponsor: GoPro

Show Host: Kerry Garrison

GoCast #7 – Shooting With Other Photographers

KerryG — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:29:00 +0000

Do you ever shoot with a second photographer or ever work as a second photographer? If either one of these is true than this is an episode designed for you. During this episode Kerry discusses different aspects of working with a second photographer from both the point of view of a primary photography and from the point of view of the second photographer. This episode should prove to be very good information regardless of which side of the table you are on.

Host: Kerry Garrison

GoCast Sponsor: http://gopro.com

GoCast #6 – Growing as a Photographer

KerryG — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:22:19 +0000

In this episode Kerry Garrison discusses growing as a photographer, comparing your work to others, and the art of self-critique. During this episode Kerry offers some suggestions on how to critique your work to help you improve your skills and develop your own personal style.

Special thanks to our sponsor: GoPro

Host: Kerry Garrison

GoCast #5 – Your Personal Image

KerryG — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:13:10 +0000

In this episode Kerry Garrison discusses your personal image and how you portray yourself to your clients. This includes how you dress, your car, your business cards, your website, what you do on social networks, and much more.

Special thanks to our sponsor: GoPro

Host: Kerry Garrison

GoCast #4 – Learning your gear

KerryG — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:34:36 +0000

In this GoCast episode Kerry Garrison talks about learning your gear inside and out and why this is important. Kerry talks about why you should strive to learn how to use your camera and flash in manual mode. Even though you still may use some of the automatic modes, you still need to understand manual for those times when things really go wrong.

Links to related articles:

Special thanks to our sponsor: GoPro

Host: Kerry Garrison

GoCast #3 – Running a Photography Business

KerryG — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:03:42 +0000

In this installment of our GoCast series, Kerry Garrison discusses different aspects of running a photography business. Kerry discusses some basics of business planning, contracts, pricing, and a number of other business related topics intended to help you be successful and profitable.

Special thanks to our sponsor GoPro

Host: Kerry Garrison

GoCast #1 – Dealing With Clients on the Cheap

KerryG — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:45:44 +0000

This is episode one of a new series called GoCasts where I take some normally useless time spent driving to and from clients and jobs and discuss a particular topic. In this episode I discuss dealing with customers that are really on the cheap and think you should be charging almost nothing for your work.

Special thanks to our GoCast Sponsor GoPro

Please let me know if you enjoy these small segments. I do apologize for the poor video of this one as it was very late in the evening. Upcoming ones look better, but it’s not about the video, it’s all about the content. Post in the comments below and let me know what you think.

GoCast Host: Kerry Garrison

Live Learning Lab Webinar – All About Color Space / Color Management Recording

KerryG — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 23:41:01 +0000

Did you miss the recent webinar about color space and color management? Fret not as it was recorded and is now available for viewing at your convenience.

Podcast #99 – Conversation with Roberto Valenzuela – Talking about balance

KerryG — Tue, 24 May 2011 17:42:24 +0000

In this episode Kerry sits down with Roberto Valenzuela to discuss balance in your images. Balance takes two general forms, one for dealing with how people are posed, and the other on how objects are composed within your shot. This conversation covers balance in terms of composition and how to arrange subjects and objects to achieve an overall balance in your image. During the discussion Roberto uses several images as examples that can all be found in the show notes below.

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IMG_5385	IMG_4844RV
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Be sure and check out Roberto’s website at: http://www.robertovalenzuelaphotography.com
Follow Roberto on twitter at @robertophoto

Show Host: Kerry Garrison

Podcast #98 – Conversation with Dave Montizambert – Talking about lighting

KerryG — Tue, 10 May 2011 00:09:26 +0000

In this episode Kerry sits down with commercial photographer Dave Montizambert. Dave’s background includes clients such as McDonald’s. During the show Dave talks about shooting food, cars, and other experiences. In the second half of the show Kerry and David go through some images that Dave has shot in the past and discuss the lighting setups that were used.

Images discussed during the show

Christina

Lips Blow Cue

Sylvianne's Vineyard

RenÃ©e Robyn floor

Dave Burns Hawaii

Dave Montizambert’s Website: http://www.montizambert.com

Dramatic Lighting Workshop May 15-16: http://www.wix.com/sarahreid/lightingworkshop

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com

Podcast #97 – Conversation with Jason Groupp – Talking about lighting

KerryG — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:52:48 +0000

In this episode Kerry is joined by New york Wedding Photographer Jason Groupp. Jason’s approach to lighting is very simple and straightforward but results in very commercial/high fashion looking images. This week Kerry and Jason discuss different aspects of lighting people and how you can use these techniques in your images.

Book Mention: How to Get Ideas – Jack Foster

Upcoming Workshop
http://photonortheast.com/

4 day fusion workshop
http://www.niagaraschool.com/

Be sure and check out Jason’s work at http://jasongroupp.com

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter / Facebook

Podcast #96 – Conversation with Robert Evans – Celebrity Wedding Photographer

KerryG — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:06:57 +0000

This week we have Robert Evans, a celebrity wedding photographer…meaning Robert has shot the weddings of some major celebrities such as Brad Pitt & Jennifer Anniston and numerous others. Robert’s images have appeared on the cover of magazines like People Magazine. This week, Robert and Kerry discuss what goes into shooting a big dollar wedding, how Robert landed some of these clients, and tips for other wedding photographers.

Later in the show Kerry and Robert discuss the current Fusion trend of mixing still images and video.

Be sure and check out Robert’s sites at:

Show Host

Kerry Garrison

http://kerrygarrison.com Twitter Facebook FriendFeed

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #95 – Conversation with Kirsten Wright – Branding, Marketing, and Blogging

KerryG — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:09:21 +0000

Kerry sits down with Kirsten Wright to talk about branding, blogging, marketing and much more. Kirsten gives some excellent advice on how to go about building your branding, using social networking, and dealing with your followers.

You can check out Kirsten’s work at http://wrightcreativity.com/ and come see her in person if you are in Southern California on Feb 8th at the OC Photo Club (Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177504002286104).

Show Host

Kerry Garrison

http://kerrygarrison.com Twitter Facebook FriendFeed

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #94 – Conversation with Syl Arena – Speedliter’s Handbook and More

KerryG — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:16:03 +0000

Kerry sits down once again with Syl Arena to discuss more things lighting related. With the release of Syl’s new book, Speedliter’s Handbook, Kerry and Syl take some time to go through some of their favorite sections, discuss gear, and all kinds of lighting related info.

Syl Arena

Show Host

Kerry Garrison

http://kerrygarrison.com Twitter Facebook FriendFeed

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #93 – Conversation with Troy Paiva – Nightime Photography

KerryG — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 18:48:45 +0000

Troy Paiva has developed a unique niche in the photography world with his amazing night photography of dieing and decrepit structures throughout the United States (and sometimes abroad).

In this podcast episode episode Kerry sits down with Troy to discuss how Troy gets such vivid and dynamic images in the middle of the night.

Be sure and check out Troy’s work at http://lostamerica.com

You can also subscribe to Troy’s Flickr and Facebook profiles to see a new image almost every day.

We both hope this encourages you to go out and try some different techniques and see if you will enjoy doing something a little different.

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com

Podcast #92 – Conversation with Chris Diset

KerryG — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 15:43:47 +0000

In this show Kerry talks with Chris Diset who is a wedding photographer from Southern California who has teamed up with Kerry to do a 24 hour photo journey on New Years Day. The team will travel over 1,000 miles through California, Arizona, and Nevada stopping 24 times to make the best image they can. You can follow along at http://photoproject24.com and Facebook at http://facebook.com/photoproject24

Chris’ work can be seen at http://chrisdset.com and his blog is at http://chrisdiset.net

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com

CameraDojo Mobile? Yup, there’s an app for that!

KerryG — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:25:53 +0000

If you are an iPhone user you might already know there is a CameraDojo app for your iPhone. Today we have launched the CameraDojo app for Android as well. The CameraDojo app is the easiest way to get the CameraDojo podcast and show notes right to your smartphone.

Coming soon will be free additional content with enhanced tutorials and bonus material.

If you want your Dojo Mojo as soon as it is available, then you want the Camera Dojo iPhone App!

iTunes: Camera Dojo App

Android

Podcast #91 – Photo Plus Expo with Ed Krisiak

KerryG — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:17:22 +0000

Once again our roving report Ed Krisiak braved downtown New York to get inside Photo Plus Expo East to see the latest and greatest photography products. In this show Ed and Kerry discuss the latest offering in the photography world and hear what Ed had to say about many of the things on display at Photo Plus Expo.

Trek-Tech

My wife bought a Tech Trek Pod for me last year.Â A very versatile monopod/tripod. I have the Trek Pod II which does not break down as far as the TrekPod Go Pro or the TrekPod XL. So this was my second stop of the day.Â MyÂ trek pod usesÂ a MagMountÂ ball head.Â This is ball head is a quick release system. It uses strong earth magnets for use with D-SLR cameras. Unfortunately I lost the pieces which attaches to the camera.

I was talking with the guy at Trek-Tech and explained that I lost the part. He asked me to come back at the end of the day and he would see what he could do for me.Â Long story short, I came back around 4PM and he GAVE me a MagMount STAR ball head !!! Can you believe it !!! I have heard of great customer service before but this goes WAY above my expectations. With this type of commitment to a customer, I have no doubt that I will be recommending and buying more of their products in the future.

If you want to travel light with the smallest weight possible check out their full line of Trek Pods at http://www.trek-tech.com/ and rest assured that you are buying from a customer service driven organization.

Nik HDR EFEX PRO

I LOVE high dynamic range photography. Â I have been usingÂ Â PhotoMatrix and happy with the results. Now step in HDR arena with NIK HDR EFEX PRO. I stopped by the NIK booth and they were doing a demo of the HDR software. I was floored by the ability of this software. Â NIK is well known Â for itâ€™s U-Point technology and this is incorporated in the software. The ability to selectively Â control a portion of an image easily is a HUGE time saver and it gives you greater control of the final outcome. The user interface is very intuitive. The learning curve on the software is almost 0!!! The visual presets are a bonus. You can easily and quickly determine the look you are going for in your HDR image. One feature that I love is the ability to export the images in lightroom to NIK without even opening Photoshop. Select your imagesâ€¦Click on export as a preset and NIk software runs all of itâ€™s algorithms. When you are satisfied with the result, click on save and your HDR image appears in lightroomÂ !!!! Â An excellent way to streamline your work flow. NIK is offering a 15 day free trial. I am on my second day with the software. I have to tell you I am very impressed with the results so far.

Spider Camera Holster

How cool is it to sling your camera like a gun? Spider Holster has all of the elements of cool. I bought the system last year at the Photo east show. I have not used it much and it has been residing in my storage case. I am not sure if this is my style or not.Â I dropped by the spider booth at PDN and it was packed with people testing out the belt system and buying one. My main reason for stopping by the booth was to return my belt from last year for a new and improved one.Â Two of the thousands Spider belt users reported the buckle opening without having to depress the required pressure point.Â Spider sent out a notice to all of the Spider Camera Holster users about the potential issue. Spider gladly exchanged my old holster for a new one. Iâ€™ll have to place the belt on my camera carrying arsenal this year.

OnOne Software

I dropped by the OnOne booth. I was pleasantly surprised to see one of my favorite Photoshop guys doing a demo,Dave Cross!!! Dave was performing a demo of OnOneâ€™s Photoframe 4.6. Dave is always creative and finds alternative editing methods that I would never think of. OnOne user interface is very easy and modifyingÂ a file after the initial processing in OnOne’s software could not be easier. Can you belive that the company gives away stuff for free !!! Right now OnOne is offering 190 FREE lightroom presets. I have downloaded the presets and using them in lightroom. In case you missed it, OnOne has a new upgrade from Plug in Suite 5. Itâ€™s called Perfect Photo Suite 5. One of the changes is Genuine Fractals. Itâ€™s has been dramatically changed and the new version of Genuine Fractals is calledÂ PERFECT RESIZE 7. The new name REALLY makes a lot of sense to me. There are several new features including more control over structure and smoothness.. New presets and batch processing. It runs as a standalone application, Lightroom, Aperature, or Photoshop plug in. A new product in the suite is called Perfect Layers. Perfect Layers will be coming in December. There are a dozen new effects in Photo Tools 2.6. OnOne has always made innovative products that streamline work flow.

Nations Photo Lab

I dropped by Nations Photo since I do a lot of wedding and event photography. They have an extensive line up of albums for photographers. Â I love the look of the lay flat albums. They have a TON of options for their photo albums.Â Nations will be announcing a drag and drop album design feature to their website. Also coming is a section for learning photography. Â They also have FREE shipping on orders over $50.00. After checking out Nations Photos albums and prints, I had to stop back near the end of the day to see Rick Sammon. Rick is a Canon explorer of light. I have a few of Rick Sammons books and watched his videos on Kelby training. Rick provided the group with an inspirational and educational discussion. He went into detail on how he was able to create some of his art work. It is great to see a company like Nations Photo providing not only providing a quality product but helping photographers improve in their art.

Hahnemuhle

I wanted to pick up the sampler pack for $10 but it was only available at other vendors at the show. I did pick up the SMALL FREE pack. If I was into printing, I would pick up some of this high quality paper. Their stock looks amazing.Â I have no desire to print my own work on an inkjet printer.Â You have to draw the line somewhere in regards to how you spend your time.

LensBaby

I have the original LensBaby 2.0 and it did take time to be accustomed to using., so I wanted to drop by LensBaby and see what was new. I never heard of the Lens Baby Scout before. I knew there was an attachment for the Composer to go fish eye. What a surprise to see the Scout. The Scout is a fixed 12mm fisheye lens. With a price point of $250 this is a right up my alley. This lens is a niche lens and used too much it can get gimmicky as would any other fish eye.Â With the current price point, this is on my buy list of lenses. The Scout is also compatible with the other Lens Baby optics. It offers a creative lens flare when pointed at a bright object and close focusing.Â LensBaby is truly an innovative company.

Luma Pix

Bar none, this is the most advanced, fastest and light weight album design on the planet. I have designed albums in Photoshop and used web based album design. I have tried free versions of software, I have used trial versions of software, and Luma Pix is the fastest, most versatile software program I have used for album design. The uses for the software are limitless – Business cards, Collages, Seniors, it will even do Auto Collages. The software is user friendly and non destructive. If you do a lot of album design work, do yourself a favor and take this program out for a test drive. The trial version is full featured but it will watermark the output.

Sigma

All I can say about Sigma is WOW. I am a canon user and have been for a long time. I have a few pieces of L glass. I have to say that the current line of Sigma lenses could be considered L killers!! I was able to try out the 85 1.4. What a beautiful piece of glass! The finish looks great and the focus is FAST. I am on Canon forums and all of the pictures I have seen taken with this lens are outstanding.Â I have noticed a lot ofÂ Canon 85L 1.2 being sold on the forums. From what I understand the L owners are selling to buy the Sigma 1.4. No doubt, this will be my next lens. I also had a chance to look at the Sigma 8-16, this lens is amazing. The angle of view is 114.5â€ to 75.7â€. Itâ€™s lightweight at 19 ounces- 4.2 inches long and a diameter of 2.9 inches. Itâ€™s a small lens designedÂ for APS-c cameraâ€™s only. This would be an ideal landscape lens. The exterior finish of the Sigma lens has a nice look and feel. A very nice lens but I am not sure if I am sticking with the APS-c format camera.Â Sigma is also announcing aÂ Scholarship contest. Students can submit images from Nov.15.2010 to Feb 28^th 2011. The winner will receive $5,00 in cash and $1,000 in Sigma equipment. SWEEEETTTTT!! For more information got to HTTP://scholarship.sigmaphoto.com. Itâ€™s really nice to see a major corporation give back. It will be very interesting to see the images posted for the contest.

SD1

This camera was under wraps for the most part. I was lucky enough to get the preview of it. The battery was removed and no CF card. There was no way to sneak away with images from this camera. The camera was hooked up to AC power for me. It has a nice grip and feel. I was able to fire the shutter and see them pop up on the back display. This camera is 46 mega pixels! All on an APS-c sensor. The direct image sensor in the SD1 captures all of the primary RGB colors at each and every pixel location. There are 15.3 mega pixels per layer using three layers. This is how a 46 megapixel Â image is captured. Â The Sigma SD1 uses the Foveon X3 Direct image sensor with a APS-C 1.5 Focal length multiplier. Sigma did have images taken with the SD1 displayed in their booth and the quality is outstanding.

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Ed Can be found at http://www.steelcityphotography.com

Podcast #90 – Conversation with David Ziser – Lights, Clients, Business

KerryG — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:33:33 +0000

In this podcast Kerry welcomes back David Ziser. David Ziser is one of the most famous wedding photographers around and is also an incredible teacher. With his blog that is updated daily to his seminars and workshop David tries to help other photographers hone their skills.

This week Kerry and David discuss a variety of topics including lighting, business, marketing, and staying in touch with your clients.Show Links

David Ziser
http://digitalprotalk.com

Matt McGraw

http://www.mattmcgrawphotography.com/home.html

Worldwide Photography Webcast
http://kppablog.blogspot.com

Discount code for David’s Captured by the Light Tour: cbldpt10
http://capturedbythelight2010.com

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com

Podcast #88 – Talking with Jason Anderson about building your lighting kit

KerryG — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:21:12 +0000

Kerry and Jason talk about building your first lighting kit on a budget. Everyone needs a lighting kit but many people are intimidated by the upfront costs. In this show, Kerry and Jason walk through the steps you should take to get start by buying very affordable pieces and then building into a more robust lighting kit over a period of time. During the show, different places to buy equipment are mentioned so you don’t have to look all over to find the part they talk about.

Show Links

Gadget Infinity
http://gadgetinfinity.com

Flash Zebra
http://flashzebra.com

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com

Jason Anderson
http://canonblogger.com

Podcast #87 – Conversation with Thomas Hawk and his million photo project

KerryG — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:31:27 +0000

Kerry sits down again with Thomas Hawk to discuss Thomas’ monster project to publish one million images before he dies. Kerry and Thomas discuss processing, planning, and executing a personal photography project as well as dealing with large numbers of images.

Here are the apps Thomas mentioned on the show:

SuprSetr is here: Â http://jeremybrooks.net/suprsetr/

And the app that he uses to geotag my photos geotagger is here: http://craig.stanton.net.nz/code/Geotagger/

Thomas Hawk Links

ThomasHawk.com
Thomas Hawk on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/
Thomas Hawk on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thomashawk

Scott Kelby Photowalk

http://worldwidephotowalk.com
Kerryâ€™s Photowalk: http://worldwidephotowalk.com/old-town-tustin-ca-usa

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kerrygarrison Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/garrisonphotography

Podcast #86 – Conversation with Gavin Seim – Talking about dynamic range

KerryG — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 05:52:05 +0000

Gavin and I discuss the topic of dynamic range in images and how to obtain a high dynamic range through the use of HDR imaging, strobes, and dodgeing and burning. Follow along with the images that Gavin sent over.

Visit Gavin’s site at http://seimstudios.com

Show Host

Kerry Garrison

http://kerrygarrison.com
http://twitter.com/kerrygarrison

Podcast #85 – Conversation with Jason Anderson – Smartphones / Projects / Lightroom Workshop

KerryG — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:50:20 +0000

Today I am joined again by Jason Anderson from http://canonblogger.com to talk about the use of Smart phones in our photography endeavors. We discuss using these phones, like iPhones and Android phones for taking personal project images, and how these types of phone/camera hybrids have been evolving. Like true friends, we lay down some smack and challenged each other with a personal project.

Jason’s Project is at http://mydroidpics.com which features pictures taken with his Motorola Droid phone. I challenged Jason to post more frequent images to his site.

I was challenged by Jason to work on my photo-a-day project by creating a website dedicated to those images. To hold up my part of the challenge, I launched http://kerrysdroidpics.com and put in the last few days of images that I have been working on.

We also talked about our upcoming Learning Lightroom 3 Workshops that will be held in six cities coming up soon, for more information, check out http://cameradojo.com/workshops.

During the show, we mentioned a few links:

American Express Faces Commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m56F 4EKN9hg
We also found a very similar Audi commercial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JklJOfw-1d0
Andie Smith: http://www.andiesmithphotography.net/index2.php?v=v1#/home/

Call in to leave a question for future shows at (888) 436-8647

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison

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Jason Anderson

http://canonblogger.com Twitter

This podcast is available on iTunes.

Podcast #84 – Conversation with Mark Robert Halper – Doing Personal Projects

KerryG — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:05:14 +0000

Do you have a personal project you are working on? If not, than this is a good show for you to listen to as I talk with Mark Robert Halper about how to get started putting together a personal project. Mark shares his list of how to make your personal project successful and then we take a look at Mark’s latest project, Sunlight and Water.

Ask yourself – what do you love?
Set aside time and money – and know your limitations.
Come up with a few ideas – brainstorm with a few people for an hour two or three -and do it a few times.
Choose a visual style.Â A few consistent elements, but not too many.Â Have room to grow.
Keep it possible.Â (While the Sunlight and Water work was certainly an investment for me, my other personal projects cost little or nothing at all.Â I found the models, and set everything up.Â There is nothing keeping you from doing the same thing, except yourself.)
Just plan one set – too many creates too much resistance.
Find your subjects.
Schedule it, just like any other shoot.
Edit and finish.
Look for points of growth.Â Where can you improve?Â What repeated?Â Where can you step off from?
Plan a second set (see 5-8).
Think about big ideas.
Show the work.

Be sure and check out Mark’s Sunlight and Water project at http://sunlightandwater.com

You can find Mark’s website and info about all of his upcoming workshops at: http://studiomark.com/

You can also check out my wedding shot with a Lensbaby at:
http://kerrygarrison.com/2010/05/11/lensbaby-wedding-project/

Call in to leave a question for future shows at (888) 436-8647

Show Host

Kerry Garrison

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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

CameraDojo Launches iPhone/iPod/iPad Podcast App

KerryG — Sat, 08 May 2010 21:57:49 +0000

Camera Dojo – Yup, there’s an app for that!

We are thrilled to announce that we have just launched a new application for the Apple iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad! The new Camera Dojo application will automatically pull in the latest podcasts that feature some of the top photographers and industry leaders in the business.Â Coming soon will be bonus material such as tutorial videos and interviews that will be exclusively for Camera Dojo application.

Currently on the iPad it works great but doesn’t yet take advantage of the extra screen real estate, that will be coming in a future version.

If you want your Dojo Mojo as soon as it is available, then you want the Camera Dojo iPhone App!

Itunes: Camera Dojo App

Podcast #81 – Conversation with Scott Robert Lim – The workshop explosion and choosing the one for you

KerryG — Tue, 04 May 2010 17:09:31 +0000

Kerry and Scott discuss the current explosion in photography workshops and some of the negative attitudes surrounding some big name workshops that are taking place. Scott and Kerry go on to discuss how to choose a workshop that best fits your needs and skill level to make sure you are getting the right education for where you currently are.
The sites mentioned in the podcast are:

http://studiougly.com/
http://photogzilla.blogspot.com/

http://scottrobertgallery.com
http://speedliting.com

Call in to leave a question for future shows at (888) 436-8647

Show Host

Kerry Garrison

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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #79 – Conversation with Jason Anderson – Geeking out about all the latest news and CS5

KerryG — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:57:52 +0000

In this episode Kerry Garrison talks with Jason Anderson from CanonBlogger.com and the Learning Digital Photography podcast about all the latest news and product info including:

Apple’s iPad – http://apple.com
New Drobo FS – http://drobo.com
Zosh.com – http://zosh.com
OpSound.org – http://opsound.org
Lightroom 2.7 – http://adobe.com
Lightroom 3.0 Beta 2 – http://labs.adobe.com
Adobe CS5 Launch – http://adobe.com
Selecting a Printer and much more!

Call in to leave a question for future shows at (888) 436-8647

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #78 – Conversation with Neil van Niekerk – Taking Your Flash to the next level

KerryG — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:45:40 +0000

This week we talk with Neil van Niekerk about taking your flash lighting to the next level. This wraps up our recent series on speedlite techniques.

Neil was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, but emigrated to the USA in 2000. Neil is now a resident of New Jersey, USA, where he lives with his wife and daughter. He has also traveled through parts of Africa and Europe.

You can check out Neil’s website at http://neilvn.com or follow him on twitter at http://twitter.com/neil_vn.

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #77 – Conversation with Scott Robert Lim – Getting Started with Flash Photography

KerryG — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:47:04 +0000

Scott Robert Lim is a professional photographer who does workshops and mentoring sessions around the world. This week, Scott talks about getting started with flash photography.

Master photographer and internationally renowned photographer, Scott Robert Lim teaches principles from his revolutionary 7 Steps to Mastering the Art of Photography. Scott Robert is the 2009 Kodak Award recipient. His work has been published in books and magazines all over the world and has taught and mentored many professional photographers worldwide. Scott is a popular international speaker with an exciting and inspirational style.

CameraDojo listeners can get 10% off of Scott’s products and workshops with discount code: camdojox

Scott’s Website
www.scottrobertgallery.com

Scott’s Current Portfolio
http://gallery.me.com/scottrobertlim#100029

Scott’s Learning Guide
www.scottrobertmasterflash.com

1 day workshops and mentoring program
www.scottrobertworldtour.com

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #76 – Conversation with David Ziser – Choosing the right aperture

KerryG — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:42:11 +0000

This week I sat down with David Ziser to discuss a handful of topics including how to choose the right aperture for a particular shot, determining the depth of field for a particular shot, when to use specific lenses, and a number of other topics. Be sure to check out David’s work as well as some of the other things we talked about in the show at the following links:

WPPI – http://www.wppionline.com
ExpoAperture Discs – http://www.expoimaging.com
DOFMaster.com – http://dofmaster.com
Digital Pro Talk – http://digitalprotalk.com
Digital Wakeup Call: http://digitalwakeupcall.com/
David’s book
- Captured by the Light: The Essential Guide to Creating Extraordinary Wedding Photography
- $34.94 – Available on Amazon.com

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #75 – Conversation with Syl Arena – LIDLIPS, Speedlites, and More

KerryG — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:53:23 +0000

In this episode I am joined by Syl Arena from Paso Robles California who is an excellent photographer and one of the people that has really been an inspiration to me in using small speedlites for on-location lighting. Syl gained some internet fame by ganging a dozen speedlites together to demonstrate high speed syncing techniques that can turn full daylight into night and allow how super fast shutter speeds.

Syl’s new book LIDLIPS Lessons I Didn’t Learn In Photo School is available on Amazon for only $13.45.

Be sure and check out Syl’s websites: http://pixsylated.com andÂ http://speedliting.com

Autographed copies of LIDLIPS can beÂ ordered here on PixSylated.

Here are several brand-new pages with Syl’s thoughts on Speedliting gear from Speedliting.com

Speedlite-mounted Light Modifiers

Umbrellas, Softboxes & Beauty Dishes for Speedlite

E-TTL Cords, Sync Cords & Hotshoe Adapters

Going Wireless: E-TTL, Optical Slaves & Radio Triggers

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #74 – Back to the Basics – Composition with Roberto Valenzuela

KerryG — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:34:50 +0000

This week we go back to the basics and talk about composition with our good friend Roberto Valenzuela.

Roberto talks about composition and gives the following guidelines:

Choose a selective focusing technique
Placement and composition of your main subject
Use converging lines
Use repetitive elements
Use Framing techniques

http://www.robertovalenzuelaphotography.com or follow Roberto on twitter at http://twitter.com/robertophoto

Roberto also mentioned the Magic Lantern Guides Camera Books that help your learn your camera and what the controls do.

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #73 – Conversation with Marc Fuller on WordPress, Google, and SEO

KerryG — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:29:35 +0000

This week we bring back Marc Fuller to talk about some of the features of the latest version of WordPress, the content management system that many of us use. We also talk about changes to how Google is changing how they rank sites, including taking into account the speed that the pages load. We also talk a bit about optimizing your website.

Note: While the information contained in this podcast may be useful to you, due to multiple complaints from Camera Dojo readers regarding poor service and lack of communication, we no longer endorse or recommend using Marc Fuller’s consulting services.

Marc Fuller’s Website:
http://marcfuller.com

Marc’s top 20 list of WordPress plugins
http://marcfuller.com/2009/12/top-twenty-plugins-for-using-wordpress-as-a-website-cms/

Don’t forget about Marc’s Try-it, Like-it, Buy-it offer. With “Try it, Like it, Buy it” Marc will place on your server/host a full working demonstration installation of Kertesz II complete with functioning main page, blog page, contact, NextGen gallery etc.. Â Then you can explore it as much as they want. Â If you like it and decide to use it, either as your entire site or as a complement to a Flash site, then you pay for it and Marc will support you in making it custom to your use – including placing it a new folder, importing your current blog (if you have one) etc. And then when ready to go live, revisit your hosting; doing page replacement if needed, WP tweaks, SEO adjustments, etc. Â The price for all this remains at just $267.00 but not payable unless you decide they like it and want to use it and Marc’s services.

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #72 – Conversation with Gary Fong – Talking about the paths to success

KerryG — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:14:51 +0000

In this episode Kerry sits with Gary Fong and discuss the mindset for success. Gary’s new book, “The Accidental Millionaire – How to succeed in life without really trying“Â is a memoir about Gary’s life and how he became a successful wedding photographer, inventor, and investor. Gary’s style of being open to the world around you and not being so focused on one particular goal and missing out on the opportunities that come your way but may not be part of “the plan”.

To enter to win a copy of Gary’s book, you need to follow these instructions:

Go to Gary’s blog site at: http://garyfong1.xanga.com/

You may need to go back a little bit, but you need to find the answer to the question “What animal makes a good pet”

Send your answer to contest@cameradojo.com with the subject “Gary Fong Contest”. We will pull several names on Jan 15th 2010.

Be sure and check out all of Gary’s products at http://garyfonginc.com/

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #71 – Conversation with Jules Bianchi – Talking about lighting

KerryG — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:57:04 +0000

Kerry and Jules talk about lighting and the differences between controlled studio lighting and on-the-fly lighting such as engagements and weddings.

Kerry and Jules also announce their upcoming workshop on Jan 26th. For more information on the Light, Location, and Love workshop, please check out:
http://cameradojo.com/2009/12/09/light-location-love-workshop-with-jules-bianchi-and-kerry-garrison/

Be sure and check out Jules’ website at http://julescafe.com.

Don’t forget about our CameraDojo MediaSmart Server Giveaway

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #70 – Conversation with Ed Kriziak – Talking about Photo Plus Expo 2009

KerryG — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:51:24 +0000

Ed Kriziak was the Camera Dojo roving reporter at the recent Photo Plus Expo in New York.

Highlights include:

Canon 1D Mk IV
Lightroom 3 Beta 1
Photek (http://www.photekusa.com/Digitala.html)
Nations Photo Lab (http://www.nationsphotolab.com/)
Bibble 5 (http://bibblelabs.com/products/bibble5/)
Lens Pro To Go (www.lensprotogo.com)
Studio Share (www.studioshare.org)
PickPic (http://www.pickpic.com/)
Simply Canvas (http://www.simplycanvas.com/)
Black Rapid (http://www.blackrapid.com/)
Spider Holster (http://www.spiderholster.com/)

And be sure and check out Ed’s work at http://www.lehighvalleyphotography.org/

Don’t forget about our CameraDojo MediaSmart Server Giveaway

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #69 – Conversation with Jim Collins – CEO Pictage

KerryG — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:15:21 +0000

Kerry and Jim discuss how to combine your art and your business to help become more successful. Jim also talks about some important trends in print sales that are occurring in the business right now.

Jim provides some good insight into current purchasing trends that Pictage is seeing and talks about how to incorporate this information into your business.

Jim also discusses some of the changes going on with Pictage and the upcoming Pictage PartnerCon.

Pictage: http://pictage.com

PartnerCon: http://pro.pictage.com/community/ppc/neworleans/

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #68 – Conversation with Chase Jarvis – Talking about the world of commercial photography

KerryG — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:13:53 +0000

In this episode Kerry sits down with the world famous commercial photographer Chase Jarvis to talk about the world of commercial photography. Chase explains some of what goes into a large commercial project and what inspires him to create the amazing images that he does.

Chase’s Links:

Chase on Twitter / Facebook

Chase Jarvis website: http://chasejarvis.com

The Best Camera: http://thebestcamera.com

The Best Camera Is The One That’s With You: iPhone Photography by Chase Jarvis (on Amazon)

Songs for Eating and Drinking: http://www.songsforeatinganddrinking.com

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #67 – Kerry’s favorite photography websites

KerryG — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:01:28 +0000

In this show Kerry talks about some of the latest photography news and goes through some of his favorite photography websites.

diyphotography.net
Great source of Do-it-yourself projects and low cost solutions

digital-photography-school.com
Fantastic site full of tutorials

blog.epicedits.com
Excellent articles on a variety of topics

photobusinessforum.blogspot.com
Articles on the business of photography

opensourcephoto.net
Best photography forum on the net

1001noisycameras.com
Best source of industry news available

strobist.com
Tutorials and articles for using small speedlites

studiolighting.net
Tutorials, articles, and a podcast about studio lighting

http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/
The blog of John Nack, product manager for Adobe Photoshop

digitalprotalk.com
The blog of David Ziser

Show Host

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com Twitter Facebook FriendFeed

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #64 – Conversation with Zach and Jody Gray – Running Your Business

KerryG — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:10:56 +0000

This week we have special guest host Maurice Naragon. Maurice is a writer/editor for CameraDojo and has been on the show before. Right now Maurice is working on a killer rail system project for the Canon 5D Mk II. Before the we get started with Zach and Jody, we talk with Brian Noah about his new camera holster and Brian offers Camera Dojo listeners a 20% savings on pre-orders with discount code ‘dojo20′. Check out more about the camera holster and Brian’s work at http://www.losangelesweddingphotography.org.

Our main guest for today is Zach and Jody Gray (http://www.grayphotograph.com) from Nashville, TN. The Grays, as in Zach and Jody, not aliens) are Westcott Top Endorsed Pros and I am huge fans of their work. Zach and Jody are doing a presentation at the Pictage PartnerCon November 3-5 in New Orleans so I asked them to come onto the show and talk about running your photography business. Be sure and check out their upcoming workshops and mentoring sessions.

Pictage User Groups: http://www.pro.pictage.com/community/index.html

SmugMug User Groups: http://www.smugmug.com/smugs/info/

Meetup.com: http://www.meetup.com/

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com Twitter Facebook FriendFeed

Maurice Naragon
http://headcheese.com http://webscience.com

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #63 – Conversation with Mark Robert Halper – Taking Great Portraits

KerryG — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:18:17 +0000

In this episode I talk with Mark Robert Halper andÂ discusses portrait shooting. During the show we talk about what goes into making a great portrait, working with the subject, lighting, and location issues.

During the show we look at some of the work Mark has done and you can follow along at:

http://markroberthalper.com

If you are interested in any of Mark’s workshops, please visit:

http://studiomark.com/workshops.html

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
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This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #62 – Conversation with Gavin Seim – Discussing Wall Portraits

KerryG — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:54:21 +0000

Gavin Seim has recently been trying out some sales techniques that he picked up at the recent Wall Portrait Conference so Kerry and David wanted to spend some time with him and see how this has been working. Gavin talks about first getting the client into the “wall portrait mindset” from the initial meeting and then how he delivers the images and uses a projector to show the client how the image would look on their wall.

These can be some great techniques for improving your large portrait sales for your wedding and portrait photography clients.

Gavin’s Websites

Wall Portrait Conference – http://www.wallportrait.com/

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com Twitter Facebook FriendFeed

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com Twitter Facebook

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #61 – Kerry and David answer letters from listeners

KerryG — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:14:57 +0000

It’s time once again to address some of the questions that have come in. We start off with Ramon Carcases’ question about posing different sized people and David throws out some ideas of using different lenses and poses while Kerry throws out some lighting ideas.

Brian Noah asks about shooting in locations such as Union Station in Los Angeles. Kerry talks about getting permits and David follows up with his stealth tactics for staying under the radar when shooting in public locations like this.

Tina Chapman wanted some tips on outdoor portraits using a single speedlite. Kerry talks about some lighting techniques and using high speed flash sync and David shares some bounce and flash techniques.

Finally Kerry shares a recent story about his hard drive in his laptop crashing to illustrate the importance of backing up your data all the time.

Show Links

Kubota Image Tools: http://www.kubotaimagetools.com
Sunrise / Sunset Times: http://www.sunrisesunset.com
David Ziser: http://digitalprotalk.com
Photovision: http://www.photovisionvideo.com

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com Twitter Facebook FriendFeed

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com Twitter Facebook

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #60 – Conversation with Aaron Dieppa – Being transparent and using video

KerryG — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:30:52 +0000

At the beginning of this year Aaron Dieppa started a daily video project he called The Big Picture, and even had Kerry as a guest a few months ago. In this podcast Kerry and David talk to Aaron about his motivation and inspiration to take on a big project like that, lessons learned along the way, and the importance of being transparent and honest with your clients.

Aaron Dieppa’s Website: http://www.aarondieppa.com

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter Facebook FriendFeed

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com
Twitter Facebook

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #59 – Conversation with Michael Clark – Adventure Sports Photographer

KerryG — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:59:13 +0000

In this show we talk to Michael Clark, an adventure sports photographer. Michael talks about what it takes to do adventure sports and shares some of the ‘secret sauce’ that went into some of the shots. If you want to follow along when we talk about some of his specific images go to http://michaelclarkphoto.com.

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter Facebook

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com
Twitter Facebook

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #58 – Conversation with Mike Larson – Building Customer Relationships

KerryG — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:39:24 +0000

Kerry and David talk to Mike about building client relationships and how important this is to building your business. Mike knows a thing or two about this since he is getting 100% of his work from referrals these days.

Books Mentioned:

Mike Larson’s Website: http://mikelarson.com

Mike’s Seminars: http://mikelarson.com/seminars

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kerrygarrison Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/garrisonphotography

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/esquirephoto Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EsquirePhotography

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #57 – Conversation with Thomas Hawk – The Man of a Million Images

KerryG — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:25:05 +0000

Kerry and David talk to Thomas Hawk who has a goal of having a million images published before he dies. To put this into perspective, that is 300-400 images posted online every week! You think putting up 1 image a day is a cool project, try 30-40! Thomas talks about his gear, his workflow, and his motivation. Hopefully this will inspire you to take on your own photography project regardless of the scale.

Thomas Hawk Links

ThomasHawk.com
Thomas Hawk on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomashawk/
Thomas Hawk on Twitter: http://twitter.com/thomashawk

Scott Kelby Photowalk

http://worldwidephotowalk.com
Kerry’s Photowalk: http://worldwidephotowalk.com/old-town-tustin-ca-usa

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kerrygarrison Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/garrisonphotography

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/esquirephoto Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EsquirePhotography

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #56: Conversation with Dane Sanders – Tools to help manage tasks and productivity

KerryG — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:41:24 +0000

Kerry and David spent some time with Dane Sanders, author of Fast Track Photographer, to talk about ways in managing your tasks and to-do lists better so that you can effectively manage your time better.

Some of the tools and software mentioned on the show:

Things for Macintosh
http://culturedcode.com/things/

OmniFocus for Macintosh
http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omnifocus/

Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity (Amazon Link)

Book: Total Workday Control Using Microsogt Outlook Amazon Link)

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kerrygarrison Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/garrisonphotography

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/esquirephoto Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidesquire

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #55 – Kerry and David Geek out about their new camera gear

KerryG — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:30:12 +0000

Over the past few weeks Kerry has upgraded from a 30D to a 50D and David upgraded from a 40D to a 5D Mk II. In this episode the guys discuss the new cameras and some of the features that they are really digging about the new gear.

Show Links

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kerrygarrison Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/garrisonphotography

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/esquirephoto Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidesquire

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #54 – Kerry and David Announce Contest Winners

KerryG — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:16:44 +0000

With several hundred entries we sure were glad that we had tons of things to give away. Just to explain briefly how the names where chosen. The entries were numbered in reverse order of how they came in, then for each prize we used the random number generator at http://random.orgÂ and asked if you return a number between 1 and 302 (number of valid entries). Then we matched the number with the info of the winner and viola!

Technical details aside, let’s get down to it and see who won what.

Let’s start off with our big prize winners.

The winner of the BUI Brothers Promo Video is Scott Richardson from Greenfield, IN

The winner of the Spend a Day with Scarlett is Ric French Jacksonville Fl

The winner of the Lensbaby Composer is Marc Bourassa Marietta, GA

The following is the remaining list of winners:

ShootSac - LeeAnn Townsend Starke, FL
Think Tank Backpack - Tim McCarty Warren, MI
Marc Fuller Website Theme - Luis Lopez-Santiago Ann Arbor Michigan
Camera Slingers Strap – Stephen Brown Carrollton, TX
Camera Slingers Strap – Melissa Yocum Castle Rock, CO
Camera Slingers Strap – Amy Burke Cincinnati, Ohio
Camera Slingers Strap – Chris Myers Farmington, MN
GoBee Bag – Michael Croft Billings, Montana
FastTrack Audio Book -Â Tim Lemons Peoria, IL
Pictage – Matthew Dillingham Talladega, AL
Westcott Reflector – Casy Wilkins – Phoenix Az
Black Rapid Strap – Allyn Edmonds Antioch California
Black Rapid Strap – Mark Kelly Clarkston, MI
Black Rapid Strap- Jeffery Saddoris Alta Loma, CA
Black Rapid Strap – Karen Winger Bridgewater, MA
Camera Dojo Lightroom Preset Pak - Riz Crescini Kitakyushu, Japan
Camera Dojo Lightroom Preset Pak – Sara France San Diego, CA
Camera Dojo Lightroom Preset Pak – Gwendolyn Tundermann Jacksonville, FL
Camera Dojo Lightroom Preset Pak – Jenni Lillie Erie CO
OnOne Focal Point – Nicole Spikes Shreveport, LA
Carlos Baez – See The Light DVD – Dennis Zerwas Jr Andover, Minnesota
Trendy Camera Straps – Dana L Schagunn Dickinson, North Dakota
Trendy Camera Straps – Kortney Jarman Powell, Tennessee
Trendy Camera Straps – Jared Haagen Fort Wayne, IN
Trendy Camera Straps – Craig Roberts Langley, BC
Trendy Camera Wrestlettes - Eric C. Magnuson Westmoreland NH
Trendy Camera Wrestlettes – Thomas SpraggÂ Centerville TN
Photographers Toolkit Lookbook – Sergio Villareal South San Francisco, CA
Camera Dojo – DSLR Cleaning Kit – Josh Husted North Canton, Ohio

Congratulations to all of our winners and special thanks to all of the prize sponsors

Prizes donated by:

The Bui Brothers: http://thebuibrothers.com – $1,500 Promotional Video

Scarlett Lillian: http://scarlettlillian.net – $1,500 Spend a day with Scarlett
Lensbaby: http://lensbaby.com – Lensbaby Composer Selective Focus Lens
Shootsac: http://shootsac.com
Think Tank Photo: http://thinktankphoto.com
Marc Fuller:Â http://www.marcfuller.com
Camera Slingers: http://cameraslingers.com
Go|Bee: http://gobeebags.com
Dane Sanders: http://fasttrackphotographer.com
Pictage: http://pictage.com
Westcott: http://fjwestcott.com
Black Rapid R-Straps: http://blackrapid.com
Camera Dojo Lightroom Presets – http://cameradojo.com
OnOne Software: http://ononesoftware.com
Carlos Baez – See The Light DVD – http://www.seethelightDVD.com
Trendy Camera Straps: http://www.trendycamerastraps.com
Photographer’s Toolkit – http://photographerstoolkit.com

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kerrygarrison Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/garrisonphotography

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/esquirephoto Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/davidesquire

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #53 – Using a Light Meter

KerryG — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:06:27 +0000

Kerry and David start off with discussing some high school grad night party jobs they have been doing recently and how they went after that market.

Later, the guys discuss the use of a light meter and how it can help you get your exposures fast and accurately in-camera and save you time in post-production.

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kerrygarrison Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=822369545

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/esquirephoto Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=636655600

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #52 – Listener Appreciation Show

KerryG — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:29:45 +0000

Kerry and David look back over the year of podcasts, talk about some of their favorite moments and guests, and then give away $6,000 in prizes to lucky listeners. Thanks you all you listeners for being with us this past year and a big thanks to all the people and companies that put up some really nice prizes!

Prizes donated by:

The Bui Brothers: http://thebuibrothers.com – $1,500 Promotional Video

Scarlett Lillian: http://scarlettlillian.net – $1,500 Spend a day with Scarlett

Lensbaby: http://lensbaby.com – Lensbaby Composer Selective Focus Lens

Shootsac: http://shootsac.com

Think Tank Photo: http://thinktankphoto.com

Marc Fuller:Â http://www.marcfuller.com

Camera Slingers: http://cameraslingers.com

Go|Bee: http://gobeebags.com

Dane Sanders: http://fasttrackphotographer.com

Pictage: http://pictage.com

Westcott: http://fjwestcott.com

Black Rapid R-Straps: http://blackrapid.com

Camera Dojo Lightroom Presets

OnOne Software: http://ononesoftware.com

Carlos Baez – See The Light DVD – http://www.seethelightDVD.com

Trendy Camera Straps: http://www.trendycamerastraps.com

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kerrygarrison Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=822369545

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/esquirephoto Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=636655600

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #51 – Kerry and David discuss issues when traveling

KerryG — Wed, 27 May 2009 19:55:20 +0000

Kerry and David discuss issues when traveling such as making sure you are prepared, how to pack tripods and lightstands, watching your equipment, and deciding what to take.

Links from the show

May Dojo Meeting (link)
June Dojo Meeting (link)
July 18th SoCal Photowalk (link)
David Ziser Digital Wakeup Call (link)

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kerrygarrison Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=822369545

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/esquirephoto Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=636655600

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #50 – Conversation with Gene Higa – Finding your niche

KerryG — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:03:32 +0000

Kerry and David talk with destination wedding photographer Gene Higa about how to discover and then promote your own niche or uniqueness.

The topic should apply to any type of photographer, not just wedding photographers as everyone should try to find what separates them from others and makes themselves unique.

Be sure and check out Gene’s Tuscany Italy workshop if you can make it:

http://twitter.com/italyworkshop/

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kerrygarrison Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=822369545

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/esquirephoto Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=636655600

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #49 – Conversation with John Mireles – Using Contracts in your photography business

KerryG — Wed, 13 May 2009 17:16:57 +0000

Kerry and David talk to John Mireles from Photographer’s Toolkit fame to discuss using contracts in your photography business. during the talk we cover what elements make up a good contract, how to present a contract to clients, and why you need to have a solid contract.

Show Links

David Ziser Digital Wakeup Call Seminar
http://cameradojo.com/2009/03/06/save-20-on-david-zisers-digital-wakeup-call-seminar/

Orange County Pictage User Group
http://ocpug.wordpress.com

John Mireles Links

Photographer’s Toolkit
http://photographerstoolkit.com

Ventana Photography
http://www.ventanaphotography.com
Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kerrygarrison Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=822369545

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/esquirephoto Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=636655600

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #48 – More Letters from Listeners

KerryG — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:21:59 +0000

Kerry and David take more letters from listeners and talk about “full figure” brides, lens choices, and blog hosting and then discuss some more tales of When Things Go Bad.

Links from the show:

SensorPen/LensPen – http://lenspen.com
Camera Slingers – http://cameraslingers.com
Marc Fuller – http://www.thinklikeabride.com/theagency/
Bluehost – http://bluehost.com
Westcott Photo Basics Green Screen Kit – http://photobasics.net/unleash.cfm

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kerrygarrison Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=822369545

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/esquirephoto Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=636655600

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #47 – Conversation with Jeff and Dana Sipper – Working with Groups

KerryG — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:33:42 +0000

This week Kerry and David talk to the Orange County Photography team of Jeff and Dana Sipper of Sipper Photography. The main focus of the conversation is a followup to last week’s brief answer to how to work with groups and families to get groups of people to look their best.

Jeff and Dana share their experience with us as we explore this and several other related topics.

Jeff and Dana’s work can be seen at http://sipperphotography.com and they can be found at http://twitter.com/sipperphoto and http://twitter.com/danasipper.

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
http://kerrygarrison.com

David Esquire
http://esquirephotography.com

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #46 – Kerry and David answer letters from listeners

KerryG — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:48:37 +0000

Kerry and David answer letters from listeners. We tried to answer a question about the gear we take to weddings, but need to do a post about that, its just too long to talk about on the show. Then we talked about organizing files in Lightroom and how we each do it differently. Next we discussed posing people, especially in larger groups and how to make sure they aren’t blinking. Finally we talked about dealing with clients and if you should every turn down work or “fire” a client.

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
(http://kerrygarrison.com)

David Esquire
(http://esquirephotography.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #45 – Conversation with Candice Cunningham – LA Wedding Photographer

KerryG — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:21:55 +0000

Candice Cunningham is a wedding photographer from Ventura California (near Los Angeles) who has been perfecting her craft for the past seven years and managed to do FIFTY weddings last year. With this much experience under her belt, Candice talks to use about getting ready, dealing with clients, thank you cards, and much more.

Candice talks to us about dealing with customers and doing things to make them feel special apply to virtually any aspect of photography.

Candice’s Contact Info

Candice’s Website (http://candicecunningham.com)
Candice on Twitter (http://twitter.com/CandiCunningham)

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison
(http://kerrygarrison.com)

David Esquire
(http://esquirephotography.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #44 – Conversation with Sara France – Introduction to Apple Aperture

KerryG — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 02:54:32 +0000

Are you a total Apple Aperture N00b like David and I are? If so, then you may want to listen to this podcast featuring our good friend Sara France. Sara is very well known for her Apple Aperture skills and she walks us through some of the basics of getting started with using Aperture and how to use some of the very cool features like Smart Albums and the Book designer.

If you would like to see or hear more from Sara, be sure and check out her upcoming Aperture DVD that will be available for purchase from http://photographymentor.com.

Too see what Sara is up to, check out her websites at:

Sara’s Website

http://www.sarafrancephotography.com

Sara’s Blog

http://www.whereintheworldisfrance.com

Sara’s Store

http://shop.sarafrance.com

Go|Bee Bags
http://www.gobeebags.com

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #42 – Conversation with Jim Divitale – Using Speciality Lenses in Commercial Photography

KerryG — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:44:28 +0000

Kerry talks to Jim Divitale about using speciality lenses like the Lensbaby Composer in commercial shoots. Jim talks about how to tell clients about the effects, how to prepare for a shoot, and the comparision between the effect of of a Lensbaby versus a Tlt-Shift and 4×5 View camera.

Jim is a world reknowned photographer with an amazing carreer and is one of the few people granted the title of Explorer of Light by Canon.

Jim Divitale’s Websites

http://www.jimdivitale.com
http://www.divitalephotography.com

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

You can listen to this podcast now using our player widget in the right hand sidebar

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #41 – Kerry and David discuss the latest gadgets

KerryG — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 16:00:24 +0000

Kerry and David discuss the latest tools and gadgets they have been using or have seen at the recent shows:

Kerry’s Picks

Lensbaby wide angle lenses (link) (Discount link)
Vanguard tripods (link)
California Sunbounce (link)
Spyder Cube (link)
SensorKlear (link)

David’s Picks

Sandisk USB card (link)
Flip Video (link)
Apple wireless keyboard (link)
Photovision digital calibration target (link)

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #40 – Picking the winner of the converging lines contest with Roberto Valenzuela

KerryG — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:55:39 +0000

Kerry and David discuss some of the cool finds from the PMA 2009 show (see CameraDojo.com for video highlights). The guys also announce the details for the next photo contest that will begin this week called Exciting Lighting, the winner will get a free seat at David Ziser’s Digital Wakeup Call tour. Complete details for the new contest will be posted this coming week.

Top Ten Contest Entries

Nashville Train Station (link)
The Link (link)
Millenium Bridge (link)
Nicholson Viaduct (link)
The Road Goes on Forever (link)
Gothic Walkway (link)
Quase Infinito (link)
Golden Beach Dock (link)
DC Metro (link)
Her first day on the job (link)

And the winner is……

LShadrack's The Link

LShadrack’s entry, The Link is our contest winner. This killer shot of a bridge in Kansas City played well with the theme of the contest, nailed the symetry of structure, was exposed well, and made for an excellent image. Congrats!

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #39 – Conversation with Tom Hogarty – Lightroom Product Manager

KerryG — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 18:00:56 +0000

In this week’s show Kerry and David talk to Tom Hogarty, the product manager for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Tom talks about using catalogs versus collections, answers questions from Camera Dojo twitter followers, and discusses where Lightroom may be going in the future.

Enter to win a copy of Adobe Photoshop Lightoom! Go to the Lightroom product page and find the six word tagline and fill in the blanks:

Simplify photography from _______ to _____

Send your entry to contest@cameradojo.com with the subject: Lightroom Contest, in the body of the email have the completed tagline, your name, and twitter name if you use twitter. The winner will be drawn and announced (via twitter) on March 20th.

Here are the links mentioned in the show:

Lightroom Journal (http://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal)
John Nack’s Blog (http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/)
Lightroom Suggestion form (http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform)
Dear Adobe (http://dearadobe.com)

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

You can listen to this podcast now using our player widget in the right hand sidebar

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #38 – Conversation with Curt Apanovich

KerryG — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:06:53 +0000

Kerry and David talk to Curt Apanovich about the fusion of video and still photography and where this is going to take us in the near future.

Curt’s background in film and photography have combined to put him into the perfect position to take advantage of not just both mediums, but also to enable him to fuse the two together using current equipment and software.

Curt gives some tips of getting started with video and how best to use video to compliment your photography.

Check out Curt’s work at:

http://curtapanovich.com
http://engagingfilms.com

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

You can listen to this podcast now using our player widget in the right hand sidebar

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

WPPI Highlights – Part 3 – Video Interviews

KerryG — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:13:48 +0000

Yup, even more highlights from WPPI 2009. In this installment we take a look at the masking tools and virtual backgrounds available from Studio Taxi (http://studiotaxi.com) then we focus on the engraved focusing screens from Crop Lines (http://croplines.com). We then headed over to talk with Kevin Kubota about his Kubota Imaging Tools (http://www.kubotaimagetools.com) and finally wrap up with a talk with our good friend Max from BorrowLenses.com (http://borrowlenses.com).

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Pictage announces new Pictage Lite service

KerryG — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:19:29 +0000

While many big-name photographers have used Pictage for their print fullfillment service, the cost was outside of the realm of photographers that are just getting started or don’t do very many jobs per year. With a growing number of photographers looking to get started with Pictage but needing to start smaller, Pictage has announced Pictage Lite.

Pictage Lite provides the same interface and tools as the full version of Pictage, including an all-new image upload tool, but is limited on features that busier professionals need to help streamline their businesses.

The following chart shows the differences between Pictage Pro and Pictage Lite:

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Source: Pictage

Podcast #37 – Conversation with Mike Wong – Marketing Director from OnOne Software

KerryG — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:00:13 +0000

Kerry talks to Mike Wong from OnOne Software about their newest releases of their popular plugins for Photoshop (and now for Lightroom).

Mike talks about the possible future for plugins and for OnOne Software and hints at possible tools for the Apple iPhone and for dealing with video from new cameras such as the Nikon D90 and the Canon EOS 5D Mark II.

Mike also is giving away a copy of the Plugin Suite 4 which contains the following plugins:

Genuine Fractals 6 Professional Edition
PhotoTools 1.0 Professional Edition
Mask Pro 4.1
PhotoFrame 4 Professional Edition
PhotoTune 2.2
FocalPoint 1.0

This is a $499.95 value!! To be entered to win we have a little scavenger hunt to solve. First off, go to http://ononesoftware.com and find the page for the Plugin Suite 4, Figure out why you need plugins, and from there, find the 10 word slogan. When you have found it, send an email to contest@cameradojo.com with the subject “OnOne Software Contest” in the subject and the answer and your name in the body of the email. Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday the 13th of March, 2009 and will be announced on the podcast that airs on March 17th.

Be sure and check out the OnOne Software blog (http://www.ononesoftware.com/blog/) and the OnOne Exchange (http://www.ononeexchange.com/)

OnOne Software: http://ononesoftware.com

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Kerry and David Make it to Vegas – Barely

KerryG — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 17:11:20 +0000

On what is normally a 4 – 4.5 hour drive, Kerry and David endure 6 hours of drive time, very cold weather, the beginnings of a snow storm, and then an hour long wait at the front desk (at midnight) to get their room.Â Just after getting through the last pass into Vegas, the snowstorm forced the pass to close, but Team Dojo is now safe and sound and ready to share their experience with Dojo readers.

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Podcast #36 – Conversation with Pictage CEO Jason Kiefer

KerryG — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:51:13 +0000

Kerry and David talk to Jason Kiefer, the CEO of Pictage, to discuss how photographers can get more revenue by selling prints and how to maximize those print sales by understanding who it is that is buying the prints.

Jason gives some great tips for wedding photographers for getting to know all of the people personally that will generate the most sales for you.

Jason is also giving away a 1 year membership (or extension to existing members) to a lucky listener. To enter the contest, you have to go to http://pictage.com/blog and find the post about photographer Joanne Bartone, find the song she listens to the most on her iPod. Send your answer in an email to podcast@cameradojo.com with the subject “Pictage Contest”. All entries must be in by Feb. 21 2009.

Pictage: http://pictage.com

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

David Ziser Seminar – Digital WakeUp Call Tour – A New Dawn

KerryG — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:35:02 +0000

When David Ziser told me about his upcoming seminar during our recent podcast conversation I knew this was one seminar this year that I couldn’t pass up going to. I have been counting the days waiting for the announcement so I could get it on my calendar. From the description, I think everyone should attend this as well, David has put together an amazing program and the price is just unreal as well.

YOU WILL LEARN…

32 ways to use your on and off-camera flashes for creative and dramatic effects.
10 of the best camera settings and lens choices for creating striking images on every job.
7 ways to use the new DSLR video capabilities to transform your product offerings.
10 “Magic Bullet” techniques to make your digital workflow nearly effortless, highly efficient, and fun with today’s top software from Adobe Lightroom, NIK, and LumaPix: FotoFusion.
20 new product and solid marketing ideas targeted to today’s customers to add substantially to your bottom line.

PROGRAM BONUS:

Tour Handbook including: program notes, photography, marketing and more
2 Hour DVD with extended program content
$100 Rebate from American Color Imaging
1 year membership to WPPI and Rangefinder magazine, a $99 value
FREE 3 month membership to DigitalProTalkPlus.com, a $45 value

$2,500 in Door Prizes at EACH location and 4 Grand prizes totaling $20,000

If you sign up now, the price is only $59!! At the door the price is $79 which is still an amazing deal.

Go visit the Digital Wakeup Call website for additional information and to sign up. This event is most likely going to sell out in every city so I highly recommend you get registered as soon as possible.

OnOne Software’s Genuine Fractals 6.0

KerryG — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:27:46 +0000

If you have ever re-sized an image you know that you always lose a lot of image quality whenever you do that, especially when having to blow things up really large. The solution may just be with OnOne Software’s Genuine Fractals 6. This tool is designed purely to handle your image resizing needs. For myself, I often have to scale things like screenshots for use in the books that I have been writing so that the images look good in the books.

Does scaling images have to suck?

The problem with scaling images up is that the software has to examine the image and guess what pixels need to be added to make the image look right and maintain quality, detail, and sharpness. Without a very sophisticated algorithm, you end up with blocky and blurry images when you are done. This is exactly what Genuine Fractals was designed to solve.

Photoshop CS4 vs Genuine Fractals 6

While Photoshop does an ok job at upsizing images, it most certainly does not do a terrific job. Let’s take a look at what Photoshop can do versus what Genuine Fractals can do on a small photo.Â The original photo we are going to use is this photo that originally was at 640px wide. Let’s pit Photoshop CS4 vs. Genuine Fractals 6.

The following examples show the difference between the two programs:

Scaled with Photoshop

Scaled with Genuine Fractals

As you can see, the image scaled with Photoshop is much softer, looking out of focus than the one scaled with Genuine Fractals. This is a rather extreme example since we started with a pretty small image to scale up but it does prove the point. My normal use is for scaling screenshots up from 72dpi to 150dpi for use in the books I am writing and it does an awesome job of that.

Using Genuine Fractals

Genuine Fractals is a Photoshop plugin and when activated opens in its own interface with the toolbar on the right Besides just scaling images up or down, it can also add texturing and film grain which can help improve the perception of sharpness.

Another useful feature is a tool to create the data needed for gallery wrap images where the image continues off the edge of the frame and continues along the outside edge.

Key Features of Genuine Fractals 6

Genuine Fractals may seem like a pretty basic program but it does have an impressive list of features as well.

Resize images up to 1000%
Maintain sharp edges and minute detail
Control texture for maximum quality with different image types
Apply sharpening based on luminosity only
Add simulated film grain for perceptual sharpening
Includes document size presets for common photo and paper sizes
Supports cropping and resizing in one step
Supports resizing RGB images
Supports resizing grayscale images
Supports LAB images
Supports layered Photoshop files
Tiling feature – create tiled mosaics
Batch process multiple files at once
Supports resizing CMYK imagesÂ **
Gallery Wrap feature – add extended margins for printing on canvas **
Integrates with Photoshop Lightroom **
Integrates with Apple Aperture **

** Only availale in the Professional Edition

System Requirements

Windows
Windows XP SP2 or Vista
Microsoft .Net 2.0 Framework or higher

Mac OS X
Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
Universal Binary – Supports Intel Processors

Common
Photoshop CS2(v9.0.2), CS3, or CS4
Photoshop Elements 4 or later
512MB of RAM
25 MB of disk space
Adobe Flash Player 9
Internet connection for update checking & tutorial movies

Genuine Fractals Demo

In this video, Kerry shows how to use Genuine Fractals to scale up images.

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Podcast #35 – Conversation with Vu Bui on using video effectively in your photography business

KerryG — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:21:49 +0000

Kerry and David talk with Vui Bui on the effective use of video in marketing and promoting your photography business and where video fits (or doesnt fit) into the photographer’s business.

Vu’s background in video production as well as marketing combines to give you an interesting perspective in how you should be looking at this medium for use in your own business.

Vu and his brother Lan give regular seminars and workshops and will be doing some really cool things at WPPI. Listen to the show to find out more about the WPPI event.

Vu Bui – http://vubui.com

The Bui Brothers – http://thebuibrothers.com

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #33 – Conversation with Carlos Baez

KerryG — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:12:16 +0000

Kerry and David talk with Carlos Baez about the recent controversy over the new video called Engage (http://engagingfilms.com), using specialty lenses, getting started with lighting, trends in wedding photography, staying inspired, and much more.

Carlos lays down the challenge to Camera Dojo listeners to post images taken with a single light source. To submit your images, add them to the comments on this page.

Be sure and check out Carlos’ website at http://carlosbaez.com and check out his DVD at http://www.photographymentor.com/school/seethelight

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Photo Contest – Converging Lines

KerryG — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 01:01:42 +0000

While it may be the middle of winter for some of you, we are going to launch a new photo contest based on an idea from a recent podcast host, Roberto Valenzuela. This contest is going to be about ‘Converging Lines”. Since an image with converging lines adds a nice dimension to your images, it seems like good practice to go out and shoot some images with this as a theme. The winner will get a nice prize package consisting of:

R-Strap Camera Strap Courtesy of BlackRapid
Fast Track Photographer Audiobook courtesy of Esquire Photography
Dojo Wedding Tools Presets for Lightroom
Dojo Power Tools Presets for Lightroom

All together this is about a $200 prize package.

Example from Roberto Valenzuela

Example of Converging Lines from Roberto Valenzuela

Contest Rules

Please get this right so you do not get disqualified. To enter your image into the contest, upload it to your Flickr account. You will need to be a member of the Camera Dojo Flickr Group and then you can add your image to the Group photo pool. You must tag your image with the words Contest and Lines. This will allow me to find them easily.

You must only upload images that you took yourself. We will post the winner’s pictures on CameraDojo.com but you will retain all copyright to the image. We suggest you have a watermark on your images as well. The deadline for entries is Feb 28th 2009 and the winner will be named on the following podcast.

Here are a few other examples:

Current Entries

Podcast #32 – Conversation with David Ziser – Master Wedding Photographer

KerryG — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 05:12:08 +0000

In this show Kerry and David talk about the last photo contest and announce the winner:

“Lost That Spare Tire” from PeptidBond. He will receive a new R-Strap from BlackRapid. They also announce the next contest “converging lines”. More info about this new contest will be posted tomorrow.

Later, Kerry sat with Master Photographer David Ziser. David is a high end wedding photographer who has recently made the switch from JPEG to RAW and discusses the reasons for making the switch.

David has also recently switched to the new Canon 5D Mk II and discusses the new camera and how video will play a role in wedding photography.

Be sure and check out David’s website at http://digitalprotalk.blogspot.com and watch for news on his upcoming seminar.

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Roberto’s Master Class Selling Out Soon

KerryG — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:00:07 +0000

If you have been considering getting into Roberto Valenzuela’s Master Class at WPPI “From Purple Cows to Cash Cows” you had better get over and sign up quickly before all of the seats are gone. This promises to be an educational seminar that will help push your business to the next level.

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

For more information on the class, please visit http://robertophotography.bigfolioblog.com/

Podcast #31 – Tips and Techniques for Bridal Shows

KerryG — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:12:59 +0000

In this episode Kerry and David talk about some lessons learned over the past couple of years on techniques that do and do not work when doing a bridal show. The discussion covers booth setup, materials, booking meetings, networking, and much more. If you are struggling with poor performance of your bridal shows or are thinking about getting a booth at a bridal show, then you should listen to this episode and it will give you some valuable tips.

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.
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Podcast #29 – Shooting the Zebra’s Butt with Roberto Valenzuela

KerryG — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 05:49:53 +0000

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.

20 Best Photography Websites of 2008

KerryG — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:36:03 +0000

2008 was certainly a banner year for photography enthusiasts when it comes to the number and quality of websites that you have to choose from. We certainly appreciate all the visitors here at cameradojo.com and hope we are doing a good job at bringing you good information and we are always thrilled to see our name on lists like this. Now it’s our turn to pay tribute to some of the best sites out there that we read on a regular basis. So here is our list of the 20 best photography sites from 2008 in no particular order.

DIY Photography
(http://www.diyphotography.net)
Udi does a terrific job at bringing alternative ways of lighting, shooting, and creating light modifiers to people without unlimited budgets.
John Nack’s Blog
(http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/)
John is the product manager for Photoshop and almost every day has a new blog entry with something interesting or cool to look at.
Photo Business News
(http://photobusinessforum.blogspot.com/)
John Harrington writes several times a week with news and information relevant to the business of photography. This is one of my must-read blogs every week.
Strobist
(http://www.strobist.blogspot.com/)
David Hobby has several posts a week that specialize in talking about working with small accessory flash units and getting the most out of them. This is definitely one of the best sites if you are into lighting.
Lightroom Journal
(http://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal/)
This is the official blog from Adobe for Photoshop Lightroom. All official Lightroom news is posted here.
Lightroom Killer Tips
(http://lightroomkillertips.com)
Matt Kloskowski posts excellent tips and presets several times a week for Lightroom users.
Digital Pro Talk
(http://digitalprotalk.blogspot.com/)
This is the home of David Ziser, one of the top wedding photographers in the world. David is one of the most prolific bloggers around and posts awesome shooting and lighting tips virtually every day. He posts so much that its hard to keep up with all of his posts. This is another must-read site.
Flash Flavor
(http://flashflavor.com/)
Matt Adcock takes some of the most amazing photos you will see anywhere and is simply an inspiration to go through and see what he is doing and how he does it.
Digital Photography School
(http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/)
This site from Darren Rowse is chock full of good tips and tutorials with new content on a regular basis.
Rob Galbraith DPI
(http://www.robgalbraith.com)
Rob always has good information and is often the first with breaking news.
TWIP
(http://twipphoto.com/)
Although known more for their podcast than their blog, the This Week in Photography blog has a new post every day. Maybe someday CameraDojo will get mentioned on their show (hint hint) – wow, CameraDojo got mentioned on their site today!
Photoshop Insider
(http://scottkelby.com)
Another site with several new posts every week from Scott as well as regular guest bloggers.
1001 Noisy Cameras
(http://www.1001noisycameras.com)
With new info more often than you change your underwear, 1001 Noisy Cameras may never win a design excellence award but certainly is at the top of most lists of useful and informative sites.
Pro Photo Life
(http://www.prophotolife.com)
This site from Jim Talkington amazes me that I don’t see it on most “top sites” lists like this. Jim does regular video tutorials and the wealth of content on his site is awesome. If you aren’t visiting this site every week, you are missing out on some fantastic stuff.
PhotoJojo
(http://photojojo.com)
You don’t even have to remember to go to PhotoJojo, this is a twice a week newsletter that is emailed to you with cool stuff in every email. Sign up and never miss it.
Photo Walk Pro
(http://www.revellphotography.com/blog/)
Jeff Revell’s site is another often-0verlooked site since many people think it is just about photo walking. Jeff also does a good amount of tips and tutorials for shooting and for working with Photoshop.
The Pioneer Woman
(http://thepioneerwoman.com/photography/)
Ree Drummond must be the most amazing woman on the planet, with multiple blogs about her life including photography, cooking, home and garden, and more she is a non-stop blogging phenomenon. While her sites appeal mostly to women, her photography stuff appeals to everyone.
Lighting Essentials
(http://www.lighting-essentials.com)
This is another excellent site for tutorials on lighting. Don Giannatti is an awesome photographer and is bringing his knowledge and experience into this website.
DPReview
(http://dpreview.com)
If you just have to know everything there is to know about camera bodies and lenses, DPReview is the encyclopedia of all camera knowledge when it comes to specs and unbiased technical reviews.
AllTop
(http://photography.alltop.com/)
Alltop.com is the brainchild of Guy Kawasaki and the photography section is filling up with a great list of photography sites. Bookmark this page there and never have a lack of reading material.

While there are dozens of other sites out there that are all worthy of being on any list like this, I decided I was going to stick to the top 20 sites that I personally use. Please add your own favorites into the comments.

Podcast #28 – Interview with Robert Evans – Celebrity Photographer

KerryG — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:21:09 +0000

In this episode, Kerry has a talk with Robert Evans. Robert has shot the weddings of Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes, Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston. Robert has a passion for photography as well as teaching and has a website at PhotographyMentor.com has a free social networking section for photographers and has a complete school system that you can subscribe to with tons of videos and tutorials.

Links from the show

Photography Mentor (http://photographymentor.com)
Robert Evans (http://robertevans.com)
Engage Film (http://engagingfilms.com)
Robert’s Twitter (http://twitter.com/RobertEvans)
Issuu (http://issuu.com)

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #27 – Ron Henry from BlackRapid

KerryG — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:03:48 +0000

Kerry and David talk to Ron Henry from Blackrapid about the R-Strap camera strap. We find out about the new RS4 version and Ron offers to give one away to a lucky listener.

To be entered to win the contest, you need to visit the BlackRapid website and find out the position in the company that Milo has. When you have found the answer, send an email to podcast@cameradojo.com with the subject “BlackRapid Contest” and let us know your answer.

The winner will be randomly drawn on Dec 31st, 2008.

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Camera Dojo Discount on Fast Track Photographer

KerryG — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:17:29 +0000

If you are even considering making money from photography, even as a small side business, then you need to read Dane Sanders’ Fast Track Photographer. Dane was featured on a recent podcast and shared some real insight into the market and where we are heading.

Dane’s book, Fast Track Photographer, is designed to help you find yourself and where you fit into the market. Along with the book is the pDNA Assesement which is a tool to help you figure out your strengths and weaknesses and provides useful guides for improvement.

I am currently working my way through the book and the pDNA and have found it so useful that I wanted to help our readers to get the book and start getting out of it what I have been getting. Dane has generously given us two discount codes.

If you use the code cameradojo you will get 10% off the printed copy of the book. If you want the audio book, use the code cameradojoaudio for 10% off of that version.Â Either way, this is an excellent Christmas gift that you should give to yourself or a loved one and use it as a guide for making your business better in the coming year.

For more information about the book, please visit http://fasttrackphotographer.com.

Podcast #26 – Interview with Dane Sanders

KerryG — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 04:35:52 +0000

This week David and I have a great talk with Dane Sanders. Dane is great photographer and businessman from southern California and has an awesome book out called Fast Track Photographer. Fast Track Photographer is more about discovering yourself and finding your place in the marketplace.

You can win a copy of the Fast Track Photographer Audiobook by going to http://fasttrackphotographer.com, go to the Author page and finding the name of the world famous forum site that Dane was a founder of. Send your answer to podcast@cameradojo.com. We will draw a name on Chistmas Eve.

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Should you do work for free?

KerryG — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:44:17 +0000

David Hobby (http://strobist.com) has posted a thought provoking article today about whether or not you should consider doing work for free. This isn’t to say you should go on Craigslist and post that you will perform wedding photography worth thousands of dollars to everyone that emails you. Instead, what David is saying is to look for projects that will benefit you and be willing to do it for free. These are projects that you conceptualize, that you design, that you approach the people involved and you offer to collaborate with them to create something that will help build your skills and expertise.

Certainly some people think that David has lost his marbles, but is he completely off-base here? Even Chase Jarvis has some thoughts on this idea. I do not believe this idea is anything really new here, and perhaps explaining it in the way David does may make it sound like something new and unique. The fact is, many of us have done free work for a variety of different reasons. Here are some examples of what I have done, and often continue to do with any money exchanging hands.

Work with models when I need subjects for lighting tutorials or to experiment with new products
Absolutely, I don’t get paid for writing articles for CameraDojo (any potential sponsors, please contact me) so when I need subjects for shoots to try out new lights, techniques, or for a subject of an article, I turn to craigslist or Model Mayhem to find someone that will work with me in exchange for some nice headshots, body shots, or whatever they need for their portfolio. Since I am not bound by any constraints during these shoots, some of my best work has come out of some of these collaborations.

Shooting with big names in the industry
My bread and butter is wedding photography and I have had the pleasure of shooting with a number of excellent photographers which is how I learned the ins and outs of the business. I did plenty of those shoots for free in order to learn that segment of the trade. I would still be willing to second for the likes of David Ziser, Dane Sanders, Mike Colon, Frank Salas, or a number of people who are vastly more successful than me in order to get the experience working with them.

Social Interaction with other like-minded people
Two weeks ago I got together with a number of other photographers up at Robert Evans’ studio in North Hollywood to do a trash the dress shoot for a couple. They probably ended up with hundreds of images from a dozen photographers, none of which charged a nickle. Robert opened his studio, I brought fog machines and dry ice, Candice supplied several dresses, and a dozen people worked together on a project that was for the betterment of all involved. This was so fun and worthwhile, we have decided to try to do it once a month.

I suggest you take a good read at David’s article as well as Chase’s response and think about what you are doing with your photography. This will actually tie in well with next week’s podcast with Dane Sanders about figuring out who you are as a photographer. In these tough times, we need ideas that are outside the box, those who survive and push through, those who do whatever it takes to weather the storm and find ways of improving themselves at the same time will flourish as things get better.

Author: Kerry Garrison

Podcast #25 – Interview with Scarlett Lillian

KerryG — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:00:08 +0000

This week we have a special guest, the vivacious Scarlett Lillian who has gained tons of notoriety recently with her upbeat and punchy style. We talk with Scarlett about her transition from video to photography, how she found inspiration, her gear, her workflow, business, and much more.

We think there is a little something for everyone in this interview and hope you enjoy it as much as we did recording it. Please stop by her site and let her know if you enjoyed listening to her.

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)
David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #24 – Interview with Doug Murdoch from Think Tank Photo

KerryG — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:00:15 +0000

In this episode Kerry and Doug talk about the background of Think Tank Photo and their philosophy of why they create the products they do. They also discuss the updates to many of the Think Tank Photo products that was announced recently and discuss the upcoming Shapeshifter backpack.

One lucky listener will will a Shapeshifter backpack by going to http://thinktankphoto.com/shapeshifter and finding out the name of the other photographer who has done a review of the Shapeshifter. Send your answers along with your name, phone number, and address to podcast@cameradojo.com. Only one entry person. All entries must be received by midnight on November 30th 2008. The winner will be drawn on December 1st.

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Welcome StuffBak as new Podcast sponsor

KerryG — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:30:15 +0000

We would like to welcome Stuffbak as a new sponsor for the CameraDojo podcast. StuffBak loss protection and recovery service ID tags protect your cell phone, iPod, and skis, your laptop, camera and keys. Over 75% recovery rate – affix Stuffbak labels to your important mobile items and get YOUR Stuff Bak! From now until Thanksgiving get a $7.95 Mini pack FREE with any pack order only when you go to stuffbak.com/free. Free shipping on the Mobile Professional Pack too. Get lifetime registration and peace of mind at Stuffbak.com/free.

Podcast #23 – HDR with Gavin Seim

KerryG — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:19:15 +0000

Kerry and Gavin discuss the use of HDR photography to bring an expanded dynamic range to your images.

Sites and products mentioned in the podcast:

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Photomatix
Lightroom Enfuse

Links to Gavin’s work:
Seim Photography
Gavin’s HDR Gallery
Pro Photo Show

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)

You can listen to this podcast now using our player widget in the right hand sidebar

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Podcast #22 – Letters from Listeners

KerryG — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:18:51 +0000

Michael asks about what you do about eating during a long wedding shoot. Kerry and David talk about making sure you get fed and carrying snacks on you just in case.

Jason asks where do you get inspiration from.

Becker – http://thebecker.com
Jim Kennedy – http://www.jimkennedyphotographers.com
David Ziser – http://www.digitalprotalk.blogspot.com
Joe Photo – http://joephoto.com
Dane Sanders – http://danesanders.com
Flash Flavor – http://flashflavor.com
Jessica Claire – http://jessicaclaire.net
Scarlet Lillian – http://www.scarlettlillian.com
Jerry Ghionis – http://www.jerryghionisblog.com
Vincinct Versace – http://versacephotography.com
Dennis Reggie – http://www.denisreggie.com
Gene Higa – http://www.genehiga.com
Gavin Seim – http://seimstudios.com

Tom asks about how to charge for a wedding shoot, Kerry comes up with a simple formula to help you base your rates.

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)

David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

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Podcast #21 – Spicing up your images

KerryG — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:44:08 +0000

Kerry and David talk about how to add some spice to your shots, some of the ideas covered include:

shooting from different angles
changing your depth of field
dissect other people’s work
Look at EXIF data on people’s images
Getting to understand what the client is all about
Drag the shutter technique
Bounce your flash
Get the “guy with camera” to assist
Using your camera in different modes
Using aperture mode when the light is changing
Using shutter priority to catch moving objects

Show Hosts

Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com)

David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com)

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Podcast #20 – Photoshop CS4, Lightroom 2.1, OnOne Software

KerryG — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:50:32 +0000

Kerry and David discuss the new features of Adobe Photoshop CS4 and give their impressions of Lightroom 2.1.

Kerry talks about OnOne Software’s Photoframe 4.0 and FocalPoint 1.0.

Before using FocalPoint

After using FocalPoint

Video Light Link
SUNPAK RL-20 Readylite 20 Video Light

Please feel free to send in your letters, questions, and comments to podcast@cameradojo.com, leave a message in the forums, or send us a message at twitter or facebook.

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Special thanks to Personal Life Media

KerryG — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:05:06 +0000

It’s been only two weeks since we moved the podcast over to the Personal Life Media network but I wanted to take a moment and give a shout out to Susan and Tim over there. They have managed to totally clean up the fubar’d iTunes feed, get the show featured as a new release for over a week, and have helped bring the download numbers to three times what they were before we joined up with them. Thanks to you listeners, the Camera Dojo podcast in it’s second week with PLM is already the #5 show on their network of 30 shows and is the #8 photography show in iTunes right now. If you have, or are considering doing a podcast, you should really consider hooking up with Personal Life Media and having them help you to be successfull. I am very impressed so far and can’t wait to see where they help us get the show to. Thanks again to Susan and Tim, I couldn’t have done it without you!

To find out about the other shows at Personal Life Media, please go to http://personallifemedia.com, you can also catch some of my favorite shows from there in the podcast player widget in the sidebar.

Podcast #19 – Letters from listeners

KerryG — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:02:18 +0000

Kerry and David respond to letters from readers and answer the following questions:

What is your favorite lens for portraits?
How do you deal with inclement weather?
What do you wear when shooting a wedding?
How much equipment do you carry on you when shooting a wedding

Please feel free to send in your letters, questions, and comments to podcast@cameradojo.com, leave a message in the forums, or send us a message at twitter or facebook.

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Podcast #18 – Being prepared when things go wrong

KerryG — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 02:22:11 +0000

Are you prepared for the inevitable day when something goes horribly wrong during an important shoot? Kerry and David discuss some situations when things went very wrong and how being prepared can save the day. The guys also talk about being prepared at a wedding by discussing with the church coordinator about any rules that they may have.

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #17 – News and Working with other photographers

KerryG — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:55:56 +0000

This week Canon released new firmware for their EOS line of cameras from the 30D up to the 1Ds Mark III. Think Tank Photo announced the new Urban Disquise 35 and the Shapeshifter Backpack. My co-host this week is David Esquire from Esquire Photography and we talk some more about how we work together to do bridal shows and why “competing” photographers can developed a great synergy by working together. We also talk about making sure you are ready and prepared both mentally and skills-wise to take on photography as a business. We also announce that Camera Dojo is now part of the Personal Life Media Podcasting Network.Â Personal Life Media has over 20 other fantastic podcasts and we are thrilled to be a part of their lineup now. In fact, some of my favorite shows from PLM are also included in the podcast player widget on this page.

Show Links
http://canon-usa.com

http://thinktankphoto.com

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Podcast #16 – Lightroom 2.1, New Cameras, Other News

KerryG — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:00:31 +0000

I am all alone this week to do the podcast but there is lots of news and new articles out to talk about. From software updates to new cameras from Canon. Be sure and check it out. Also be sure and come to the forums to discuss the show, the news, and anything else photography related or not.

Apple Releases Camera Raw 2.2
Adobe Releases Camera Raw 4.6 Release Candidate
Leica M8 Firmware 2.00
Sony Alpha Firmware

Lightroom 2.1 Available on Adobe Labs
http://labs.adobe.com/wiki/index.php/Lightroom_2.1

Lightroom Web Gallery Module
http://cameradojo.com/2008/09/23/lightroom-web-gallery-modulelightroom-web-gallery-module/

Canon EOS 5D Mk II
http://cameradojo.com/2008/09/16/canon-announces-eos-5d-mark-ii/

Canon Powershot G10 IS
http://cameradojo.com/2008/09/16/canon-powershot-g10-is-camera-announced/

Canon Powershot SX1 IS
http://cameradojo.com/2008/09/17/canon-powershot-line-in-sx1-is-with-1080p-video/

Sunny 16 Rule
http://cameradojo.com/2008/09/18/the-sunny-16-rule-in-photography/

Guest on the Digital Photography Show
http://digiphoto.thepodcastnetwork.com/

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Check us out on The Digital Photography Show!

KerryG — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:04:41 +0000

People that know me know that I am an avid listener of photography podcasts, I feel that you can never stop learning and improving your craft. One of my favorites is The Digital Photography Show since one of their big things is interviews with big names like Scott Kelby, David Jay, and many many others. I was thrilled to not only be a guest on their show this week, but I will be doing a regular segment for them as well. If you want to find out what’s new in the photography world each week and listen to some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry, then do yourself a favor and head over to their site and listen to their show.

The Digital Photography Show
http://thedigitalphotographyshow.com

Podcast #14 – Lots of news and new articles

KerryG — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:00:33 +0000

This week I got together with my regular co-host David Esquire from Esquire Photography and recorded another podcast this week. We covered all the latest news about the new Canon and Nikon gear as well as some new software updates.Â Here are links to the items mentioned on the show:

Photokina
http://www.photokina-cologne.com/

Nikon D-90
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d90/index.htm

Canon 50D
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=139&modelid=17499

New Canon DSLR
http://www.canon.com/moon/en/

Nik Software Announces Sharpener Proâ„¢ 3.0
http://cameradojo.com/2008/09/04/nik-software-announces-sharpener-pro%E2%84%A2-30/

Wolverine ESP Digital Photo Album and Multimedia Player
http://cameradojo.com/2008/09/02/wolverine-esp-digital-photo-album-and-multimedia-player/

R-Strap Camera Strap Review
http://cameradojo.com/2008/09/04/r-strap-camera-strap-review/

Capturing a sense of motion
http://cameradojo.com/2008/08/31/capturing-a-sense-of-motion-with-shutter-speed/

Camera Dojo Lightroom Presets
http://cameradojo.com/lightroom-presets/

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Podcast #13 – Current news and info

KerryG — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:51:45 +0000

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This week I do some catching up in the news and let you know whats been going on with Camera Dojo. We have some really exciting things coming up with some interviews and tons of articles this month. In this episode I cover the latest news including:

Canon 50D Announcement
http://cameradojo.com/2008/08/26/canon-announces-eos-50d/
http://www.usa.canon.com/

Nikon D90 Announcement
http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/digitalcamera/slr/d90/index.htm

http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/lineup/d90/en/d-movie/ — Movie samples!

Maurice wins our local photowalk
http://cameradojo.com/2008/09/01/photowalk-winners-announced/

Wolverine ESP Digital Photo Album and Multimedia Player Review
http://cameradojo.com/2008/09/02/wolverine-esp-digital-photo-album-and-multimedia-player/

BlackRapid R-Strap Review
http://cameradojo.com/2008/09/04/r-strap-camera-strap-review/

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Podcast #12 – Dragging the shutter, Making Clients Comfortable, Weekly Tips

KerryG — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:34:19 +0000

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Kerry, David, and Maurice sit down and talk about how to get good shots in low light by “dragging the shutter” and how to use the technique to get some interesting visual effects. The team also discusses how to make your clients comfortable and everyone throws their tips into the pot again this week.

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Lightroom 2.0 Overview

KerryG — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 23:21:00 +0000

Today Kerry takes you through some of the new features in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 2.0. In this video you will see the new retouching tool, new library function, the new vignette tool, and new improvements to the slideshow module. More videos will be coming that will focus on specific new features and go into greater detail but this will give you a good overview of the new features.

Lightroom 2.0 Overview from Kerry Garrison on Vimeo.

Podcast #11 – Current Articles, Joe McNalley Book, R-Strap in the field, Tips

KerryG — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:47:11 +0000

Discussion Topics
Manfrotto 322RC2 – [ Link to article ]

The Moment it Clicks by Joe McNalley -[ Amazon Store Link ]
Using the Black Rapid R-Strap – [ http://blackrapid.com ]

Tips of The Week
David – Go with your gut
Kerry – Keep your calendar updated with Google Apps
Maurice – Don’t ever give out unedited photos

Hosts
Kerry Garrison – http://kerrygarrison.com
David Esquire – http://esquirephotography.com
Maurice Naragon – http://headcheese.com http://webscience.com

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Podcast #10 – Nikon News, Using a tripod, cheat sheet

KerryG — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:25:58 +0000

This week Kerry and David discuss the new Nikon D700, the new Nikon Tilt-Shift Lenses, and the new Nikon SB-900 Flash.
Nikon Website: http://imaging.nikon.com/products/imaging/index.htm

Are you too “Pro” to use a tripod? Think again as we discuss different tripods types and why you need to have a good tripod.

Assignment: Build a Portrait Cheat Sheet
Take images of someone rotating through 180 degrees to see how the light changes on the person’s face. Post your cheat sheets to our Flickr group.

Picks of the week

Kerry
The R-Strap camera strap
http://www.blackrapid.com

David
Drobo 2.0 Drive Enclosure
http://www.drobo.com

Your hosts this week are Kerry Garrison (http://kerrygarrison.com) and David Esquire (http://esquirephotography.com).

Notable Links:
Prophotolife.com
lensbabies.com
lensprotogo.com

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Podcast #9 – DPMagic, PhotoBasics, Teleconvertors

KerryG — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:14:07 +0000

This week David and I catch back up and talk about DP Magic, Photo Basics StrobeLites, Teleconvertors, Inspiration, Photographer’s Toolkit, and other miscellaneous ramblings.

Links:

Kevin Kubota’s Asuka Books – http://www.asukabook.com
HonlPhoto – http://honlphoto.com
Photo Basics – http://photobasics.net
Jerry Ghionis – http://www.jerryghionis.com
Photographer’s Toolkit – http://photographerstoolkit.com

This podcast is also available on iTunes.

Podcast #8 – DIYPhotography At Home Contest

KerryG — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:33:02 +0000

The results are in and there is a winner! Actually there are four winners that will each receive a copy of America At Home. This unique photo album features both professional and amateur photographers from around America and you can order it with a customized cover of your own image. To learn more about the contest and see all of the runner ups and finalists, head over to DIYPhotography.net. In this podcast all of us judges discussed the images from all of the finalists and the winners. Besides myself, the other judges included:

Udi Tirosh – diyphotography.net

Brian Auer – blog.epicedits.com / fineartphotoblog.com / photonetcast.com

Jim Talkington – prophotolife.com

Rick Smolan – Against All Odds Productions

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Podcast #7 – Catching up on current news and articles

KerryG — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:54:50 +0000

This week we talk about some current news and announcements that have hit the wires and discuss some of the new articles that have been on CameraDojo.com.

Links from the podcast:

Apple iPhone
http://apple.com

Lightroom Enfuse
http://timothyarmes.com/lrenfuse.php

Think Tank Photo
http://thinktankphoto.com

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Podcast #6 – The Ins and Outs of Wedding Photography Part 2

KerryG — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:02:50 +0000

In this week’s podcast David and I finish the conversation from last week about wedding photography. This week we go into more of the business side of things such as contracts and talk a little about post production.

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Podcast#5 – The Ins and Outs of Wedding Photography Part 1

KerryG — Fri, 30 May 2008 23:02:52 +0000

This week we sat down with our friend David from Esquire Photography to discuss different aspects of wedding photography. What we thought was going to be a quick discussion turned into almost 90 minutes of everything from technique, to contracts, to workflow, and much more. Because of the length, I decided to cut it in half and do one half this week and the second part next week. Enjoy!

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Taking a look at Photoshop Express

KerryG — Thu, 08 May 2008 14:52:31 +0000

Today we are going to take a look at the new Adobe Photoshop Express. Express is a free web-based photo editor from Adobe that allows you to upload images and do basic photo correction. While it doesn’t have the full features of Photoshop or even Photoshop Elements, it may well be the perfect tool for many home users who want to make basic corrections, share images in a gallery, and email family and friends their images. The service is free from Adobe and currently allows up to 2gb of disk space. To check it out, go to http://www.photoshop.com/express.

Adobe Photoshop Express Demo from Kerry Garrison on Vimeo.

Digital Workflow with Adobe Lightroom

KerryG — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:56:23 +0000

This short tutorial shows the basic workflow I use after importing my images into Lightroom. I show you how I use the Pick/Reject and star ratings to quickly narrow down a huge list of images into the final list I will then use for editing.

Lightroom Digital Workflow from Kerry Garrison on Vimeo.