Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

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

Guests: Catherine Chalmers

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Catherine's Favorite Gear
1) Canon 5D MK II
2) Canon 65mm macro lens and macro twin lights
3) Video: Sony HD Lipstick Camera

LINKS
Chalmer's website. catherinechalmers.com

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Running time: 1:09:17

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

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

Guests: Eddie Tapp

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Eddie's Tips
1) 90% of color correction basics.
2) Get the spots out.
3) Soft focus filter.

Eddie's Favorite Gear
1) Canon 5D MK III
2) Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS

LINKS
Eddie's website. eddietapp.com
Google+ Photographers Conference. gpluspc.com

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Running time: 1:21:04

Hosts:Sarah Lane

Frederick Van Johnson joins us this week with returning guest Derrick Story.
We talk about how social media has changed the creative world of photography.
And find out how learning everything positive and negative about analog photography helped Frederick become the great photographer he is today.
We also hear some stories of Frederick and Derrick from back in the days when they worked together.
Guests: Frederick Van Johnson and Derrick Story

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

Frederick's Favorite Gears
1) Nikon D7000
2) Gymbi tripod case for iPhone 4

LINKS
Frederick's website. frederickvan.com
Frederick's twitter. twitter.com/frederickvan
This Week in Photo. thisweekinphoto.com
Derrick's website. thedigitalstory.com
Derrick's twitter. twitter.com/derrick_story
Google+ Photographers Conference. gpluspc.com

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Running time: 1:12:02

Hosts:Sarah Lane and Trey Ratcliff

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

Guest: Doug Kaye

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

LINKS
Doug's website. dougkaye.com
Doug's twitter. twitter.com/dougkaye
Google+ Photographers Conference. gpluspc.com

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Running time: 1:11:43

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Sarah Lane

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

* Bonus: See Joel Streaking!!

Guest: Joel Grimes

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

LINKS
Joel's website. joelgrimes.com
Joel's workshop. bit.ly/joelworkshop
Joel's twitter. twitter.com/joelgrimesphoto

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Running time: 1:07:05

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

How to know if you need an agent and tips on selecting the right one for you.
Portfolio tips, misconceptions demystified of what an agent brings, and the bottom line of what it costs.
We also take a look at Frank's book, Mind Prints, a book of visuals with no imagery.

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

Guest: Frank Meo
Bonus Guest: Bruce Eisenberg

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LINKS
Frank's book. frankmeo.com
Bruce's website. bruceeisenberg.com

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Running time: 54:14

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

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

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

Guest: Michael Grecco
Bonus Guest: Dave Cross

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LINKS
Michael Grecco's Twitter @michaelgrecco
Michael's blog: michaelgrecco.com/blog
Michael's book: michaelgrecco.com/store
Michael's Facebook: facebook.com/michaelgreccophotography
Michael's Youtube: youtube.com/michaelgrecco

Dave Cross's website dcross.com
The Photoshop Quiz Game
Dave Cross's Twitter @davecross

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Running time: 1:07:50

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

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

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

Guest: Wil Wells and Dave Cox of elevendy.com

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LINKS
Wil Well's Twitter @wilwells
Dave Cox's Twitter @davecox
elevendy.com
elevendy's 404 page: elevendy.com/unicorns

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Running time: 57:51

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

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

Guest: Peter Krogh

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LINKS
Peter's website: peterkrogh.com
Peter's Twitter @peterkrogh
theDAMbook.com
Shutha.org
dpBestflow.org
DAMuseful.com

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Running time: 1:04:58

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

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

Guest: Bill Frakes

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LINKS
Bill's website: billfrakes.com
Bill's Twitter @billfrakes

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Running time: 1:09:32

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

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

Guest: Gary Arndt

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LINKS
Gary's website
Gary's Twitter
Gary's Facebook

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Running time: 1:12:03

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

At the Wedding & Portrait Photography International (WPPI) conference 2012 in Las Vegas, Catherine is joined by 8 industry experts and insiders to convene on the controversial subject, Is Technology a Menace to Photography?
The luminary-studded panel featured renowned photographers such as Pulitzer Prize winner Greg Gibson, celebrity photographer and Help-Portrait creator Jeremy Cowart, reDefine host Tamara Lackey, Fast Track Photographer educator Dane Sanders, legendary wedding photographers Cliff Mautner and Jerry Ghionis, hot emerging fashion photographer Lindsay Adler, and glamour queen Sue Bryce. They engaged in a heated discussion about topics, such as the too-easy lure of technological gimmickry to smooth over lack of artistic know-how; self-education and cultivation of a unique creative vision with responsible and mindful use of technology; so-called “naive” art; the future of point-and-shoots and DSLRs in an age of camera phones; and the relevance of professional photographers over the coming decade.

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

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Running time: 1:35:49

Hosts:Leo Laporte

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

Guest: Trey Ratcliff

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LINKS
Trey's Site
Trey's Twitter
Trey's Google+

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Running time: 54:27

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

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

Guest: Jerry Ghionis

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LINKS
Jerry's website
Jerry's Twitter
Jerry's Facebook

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Running time: 58:54

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

It’s hard not to want to hate Robby Cavanaugh – fresh out of school, the SoCal boy has already been published in Vogue Italia, won a bunch of awards, and now has another notch in his belt as our first TWiT Photo Guest Quest winner.
Yet, Robby’s incredibly down-to-earth and just has a natural artistic talent. Joining us live in the studio, the fine art photographer comes clean about Photoshop in his “phantasmagorical” images and achieving artistic excellence with very, very little gear, and lots and lots of perseverance and perspiration. Judges Zack Arias and Tamara Lackey crack the whip on the portfolios of Guest Quest winners, and give invaluable advice to contest aspirants.

Guest: Robby Cavanaugh
Guest Host: Zack Arias
Guest Host: Tamara Lackey

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

LINKS
Robby's Website
Robby's G+
Robby's Facebook

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Running time: 1:13:02

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

The question on everyone’s mind must be: what hasn’t David Bergman done? With 11 covers for Sports Illustrated, including the coveted 2010 Super Bowl, and his distinction as official tour photographer for Bon Jovi, David gets a lot of game. He joins us live in the TWiT studio to discuss his now-famous GigaPan shot of Obama’s inauguration and shows viewers how he processes 600 frames of a GigaPan shot in a live software demo. Also, the music geek shares inside secrets on being a successful music tour photographer, and you won’t want to miss the moment he shocks Leo and Catherine with his gigantic, $10G+ bazooka 600mm F4 Nikon lens.

Guest: David Bergman

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

LINKS

David's Website
David's Twitter
David's Facebook
David's GigaPan

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Running time: 1:09:33

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Flip through Ron Haviv’s portfolio and it reads like a powerful lesson of the major conflicts in the history of the late 21st century. From his now-iconic images of the 1989 election of Panama, to the fall of the Berlin Wall, to his exclusive coverage of the civil war in Yugoslavia, the prolific war photographer is undeterred in his noble mission as the “eye of the public” and using his camera as a tool to document the truth. Watch the video to hear Ron discuss gaining access into conflict zones, being taken prisoner 3 times in the line of duty, and decompressing after an intense assignment.

Guest: Ron Haviv

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Ron's Tips
1. Research your stories.
2. Prepare for a multi platform end result.
3. Use your esthetics to create a bond with the viewer and the image.

LINKS

Ron's Website
Ron's Twitter
Ron's Facebook
Ron's vimeo

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Running time: 53:05

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Fast forward 12 years through art school by learning excellent design lessons from former NYTimes.com Design Director Khoi Vinh.
Named one of “The 50 Most Influential Designers in America,” Khoi discusses how learning to see through a camera is a great way to sharpen your design eye.
Always wondered about compositional rules, space and geometry in a frame?
Watch this episode to learn how to maximize the graphics and colors occurring in nature to create dynamic, complex imagery.
Also, Khoi introduces his social collage app, Mixel.

Guest: Khoi Vinh

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Khoi's Tips
1. Learning to see through a camera is a great way to sharpen your design eye.
2. The language of photography is an important part of design literacy.
3. Photography is an essential part of social media now; understanding photography as a social element is essential for any UX designer.

LINKS

Khoi's Photography
Khoi's iPad app: Mixel
Khoi's Instagram
Khoi's Flickr

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Running time: 53:44

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Want a job as an F1 photographer? According to ‘King of Formula1 Photography’ Darren Heath, who traverses from Monaco to Abu Dhabi to capture the dizzying excitement of the races, you will need sharp elbows to fight off the dozens trying to get the best shots of that race. Learn Darren’s tips on panning; best shutter speed and firing mode; dealing with 'unsavory' F1 security personnel, and stabilizing monster 600mm lenses amid the fiery atmosphere of one of the most exclusive motor sports.

Guest: Darren Heath

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Darren's Tips
1) Rule of Thirds.
2) Don't just take a picture, make a picture.
3) Using light effectively.

LINKS

Darren's blog
Darren's Twitter
Darren's website

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Running time: 1:15:20

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Get a deeper look into the rich film photographs of indigenous cultures by Australian Institute of Professional Photography Master (with 4th Gold Bars) Tania Niwa and learn her Photoshop tips. Tania first awes Catherine and Leo with the beauty that she has captured in-camera with her film photography, then moves into a live Photoshop demo with her modern digital portraits. Learn the depth of the photographer's connection to her tribal heritage, plus how she presents family portraiture to her clients using ProSelect software!

Guest: Tania Niwa

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Tania's Tips/Demo
1) Adjustment Layers
2) Online Look Book
3) Using ProSelect as viewing and selling tools

LINKS

Tania's Facebook
Tania's Twitter
Tania's website

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Running time: 1:06:27

Hosts: Catherine Hall, Trey Ratcliff, and Leo Laporte

In this jam-packed episode, Photoshop Guy Dave Cross gives a special hands-on presentation of Photoshop CS5 techniques, guest host Trey Ratcliff is in the studio with Leo and Catherine, and we make a surprise call to the winner of the Guest Quest contest! Don't miss Trey's Google+ tips and Dave's exclusive Photoshop demos.

Guest: Dave Cross
TWiT Photo Guest Quest Winner: Robby Cavanaugh

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Dave's Photoshop Tips/Demo
1) Adding sky.
2) Creating a pattern.
3) Making a collage.
4) Adding text to an image.

LINKS

Dave's Twitter
Dave's Workshop
Trey's website
Backlit Box

Next episode's guest
Tania Niwa

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Running time: 1:16:04

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

Action sports and adventure photographer Tyler Roemer shares his tips for shooting on location -- and he's been to some spectacular locations! Learn tips for shooting sports you're unfamiliar with, capturing the action at just the right moment, and treating your photography like a business. Hear some of Tyler's most frightening adventure travel stories, from almost being killed by his own tripod to suffering a scorpion bite in Nevada, and the business tips that took him from not considering photography a viable career option to being published in National Geographic.

Guest: Tyler Roemer

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Tyler's Tipsa
1) Trash your gear.
2) Know the game.
3) 5.6

Tyler's Favorite Gears
Canon EF 50mm 1.2L USM
Manfrotto Super Clamp

LINKS

Tyler's Blog

Next episode's guest
Matthew Jordan Smith

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Running time: 1:09:53

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

From beauties in-studio to grimy street food in Mexico City, Penny De Los Santos captures food moments like no one else. Just in time for Thanksgiving, the Saveur photographer joins us to share her secrets for capturing the best moments at the family dinner, what shots will make people hungry, and more, as we delve into her history as a photojournalist.

Guest: Penny De Los Santos

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Penny's Tips
1) Shoot beyond every assignment.
2) Find your point of departure.
3) Spend time with your subject.

Penny's Favorite Gears
Domke camera bags
Instagram for iPhone

LINKS

Penny's Blog
Penny's Twitter
Penny on G+

Next episode's guest
Bob Martin

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Running time: 1:12:58

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

Lighting guru and author of Strobist.com David Hobby joins Leo and Catherine in the Brickhouse to share his lighting secrets for everyone from beginner to pro. David reveals the special place in his heart for DIY lighting techniques, and explains how he is still inspired by the images in life after so many years of shooting.

Guest: David Hobby

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David's Tips
1) A little fill light from right near (or on) the lens axis can allow you to get away with almost anything else, lighting-wise. Think of it as a "legibility dial" which does not bring a new lighting direction into the frame. Turn it up or down as much as you like, depending on the legibility you need. I think of it as my "CYA" light.
2) When shooting in an iffy location, it is always easier to apologize than to get permission.
If someone in authority is not actively telling you "no," go ahead and try it. If you get busted, act sincere (even if you don't mean it) surprised and ... not particularly smart. Then apologize and be on our way. This works best when combined with a little advance planning / scouting and quick, efficient shooting.
3) When planning a photo, start off by thinking about what you want to accomplish with the photo. That will point you toward many good decisions on subject, location, lighting, etc. Think "big picture," and work backwards to the details.

David's Favorite Gears
Nikon SB-800. Best speedlight ever made, R.I.P.
A queen-sized white bedsheet from Wal-Mart.

LINKS

David's Blog
David's Twitter
David's Flickr

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Running time: 1:04:43

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Sarah Lane.

Fashion photography prodigy Zhang Jingna joins Catherine and guest host Sarah Lane to talk about the secrets of her unbelievable rise to the top. A gaming fanatic with admittedly more interest in StarCraft than fashion, Jingna teaches us how to find inspiration in the world around us and to fulfill her simple credo: “I just want to make beautiful photos.”

Guest: Jingna Zhang

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Jingna's Tips
1) Pay attention to shadows.
2) Look around and learn.
3) Keep things simple.

Jingna's Favorite Gears
Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM
Beauty dish

LINKS

Jingna's Facebook
Jingna's Twitter
Jingna's Starcraft team

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Running time: 1:00:57

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

Our guest host, photography expert, educator, and host of The Digital Story Derrick Story, covers photography 101 with Leo. Learn how to determine your strengths and address your challenges as a beginning photographer. Derrick shows Leo some of his favorite cameras and gear, and even gets into the basics of shooting great video.

Guest: Derrick Story

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Derrick's Tips
1) Master Your Flash. Dial back flash exposure compensation for a more natural looking fill light
2) Use regular exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation together for exposure mastery.
3) Lower your horizon. If you have a great sky, lower that horizon for more interesting images.

Derrick's Favorite Gears
Canon 320 EX wireless flash
Lowepro DSLR Video Fastpack AW
Rogue Flash Benders
Photoflex 5-1 Photodiscs

LINKS

Derrick's Blog
Derrick's Twitter

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Running time: 1:06:33

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

Learn why celebrity photographer Jeremy Cowart doesn't like to be known simply as a "photographer". This incessantly creative mind has traveled the world to not only create incredible art, but also to utilize his artistic skills to help those in need. Watch a video of Jeremy's process creating "A Portrait of Christ" from a composite of faces, and see the unbelievable stories from his humanitarian work with Help-Portrait.com that will have you near tears.

Guest: Jeremy Cowart

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Jeremy's Tips
1) When shooting outside, set your white balance to "shade". It just makes the skin tones look better, warmer and healthier.
2) All you really need is 1 light. There's a reason my friend Zack Arias teaches the "One Light Workshop". I take my one light with me everywhere I go and pretty much use it everywhere too.
3) Treat your subject like you would a friend. For most people, getting their photo taken is like going to the dentist. It's very awkward and uncomfortable. They hate it most of the time. So just talk to them, joke around, get to know them. You'll get better images for it.

Jeremy's Favorite Gears
Profoto AcuteB 600
Epson 4900

LINKS

Jeremy's Blog
Help-Portrait
"The Portrait Eraser - Thom Yorke"
"Portrait of Christ"
"Reaching Down"
"Deep Dark Blackness"

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Running time: 1:04:14

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

See a live demo of creative lighting solutions! Enthusiastic educator Rick Sammon shares his incredible ingenuity and shows us just how to put his tip “Get the darn flash off the camera!” into action. Catherine models once again, and Leo gets to play assistant. See how this Canon Explorer of Light answers the question “What can you do with just one light?”

Guest: Rick Sammon

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Rick's Tips
1) Take the darn flash off the camera.
2) Lighting illuminates; shadows define.
3) The closer you are to a subject, the more intimate the portrait becomes.

Rick's Favorite Gears
Westcott Rick Sammon on-location Light Control Kit 1018
Promote Control

LINKS

Rick's creativeLive class
Rick's website
Embrace The Situation.
Rick's iPad, iPhone and Mac App Sale!
Canon EOS-1D X

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Running time: 57:46

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Alex Lindsay.

See Catherine’s innate sexiness revealed in a special shoot with Australian Portrait Photographer of the Year winner Sue Bryce. Sue shoots glamorous portraits of real women in an age when “glamour” has become a dirty word with *gasp* only her $15 reflectors and no more than 2 minutes of retouching.

Guest: Sue Bryce

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Sue Tips
1) Learn how to pose real women.
2) Stay away from the "liquify" tool in Photoshop.
3) Chin forward and down for the model.

Sue's Favorite Gears
Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS
Canon 50mm f1.2L

LINKS
Sue's Blog
Sue's Twitter
Sue's website
2 Day Master Class with Sue Bryce

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Running time: 1:16:09

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

Tamara Lackey is a renowned professional photographer, innovative entrepreneur, author, and web show personality.
We learn how she captures life and connect with her subjects, from children to the President.

Guest: Tamara Lackey

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Tamara's Tips
1) Meet the child where they are.
2) Look for light around you.
3) Don't settle for cheese. Don't settle for pre-conditioned response.

Tamara's Favorite Gears
Canon 35mm 1.4
Kelly Moore Libby Camera Bag

LINKS
Envisioning Family Book
Australian Tour
Capture Life Better
Her Show: Redefine
Favorite Book

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Running time: 1:06:57

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

Watch fashion and glamour photographer Frank Doorhof do a demo shoot with a gorgeous model in his studio in the Netherlands.
Also, learn why the Kelby Media Training instructor and lighting whiz never goes anywhere without his Sekonic light meter.

Guest: Frank Doorhof

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FRANK’S TIPS
1) Learn to master your light meter
2) Why fake it, when you can create it.
3) Make sure a background is white and not nuclear.

FRANK’S FAVORITE GEAR
Lightmeter
Tethertools

LINKS
Frank's Blog
Instructional DVDs
Workshops
Kelby Training
Photoshop World DC
Tether tools

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Running time: 1:10:31

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

We ignite the passion of photography with Steve Simon.

Guest: Steve Simon

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Running time: 1:02:00

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

We learn the secrets behind freezing motion using light with Alex Koloskov.

Guest: Alex Koloskov

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Running time: 1:05:48

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

We talk to Arny Freytag this week. The most prolific Playboy photographer in the magazine's history.

Guest: Arny Freytag

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Running time: 1:01:35

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

We learn about image-making and storytelling from the perspective of a photographer and filmmaker.

Guest: Vincent Laforet- Filmmaker- DGA Director & DP, Photographer, Producer, Blogger and Tech Geek.

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Running time: 1:03:32

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

We fly high in the sky and scale the mountains with adventure photographer and cinematographer Tyler Stableford.

Guest: Tyler Stableford.

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Running time: 1:06:01

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Alex Lindsay.

We travel around the world and learn how to capture life with Colby Brown.

Guest: Colby Brown.

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Running time: 1:04:28

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Alex Lindsay.

Jasmine Star, a passionate artist and photographer, reveals her world to us through her eyes.

Guest: Jasmine Star.

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Running time: 1:06:58

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

Chase Jarvis, a visionary photographer who re-imagine and redefine photography and break all the traditional rules and boundaries.

Guest: Chase Jarvis.

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Running time: 1:08:49

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.

Seeing the real side of photography with Zack Arias.

Guest: Zack Arias.

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Running time: 1:12:35