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Bryan Hansel is a Grand Marais, Minnesota based landscape photographer that was suggested by Behind the Shot viewer Robert Ferdinandt, who said: "His work is fantastic and his instagram feed is a must follow for landscape lovers. One of the things...
James Neihouse is a name you need to know. A graduate of the Brooks Institute of Photography, James has done more in the field of photography and videography than I would guess anyone else you have met, ever, anywhere. I...
Chris Smith is like very few other photographers I know. A high school physics teacher for 17 years, Chris left the security of that world to teach photography and run Out of Chicago full time. Out of Chicago is one of...
James Popsys is a UK based photographer with a great sense of humor, and apparently a strong hate for Kale. On his own site he says "Making the ridiculous images you see on this site is what I love to...
Erika Thornes is a San Diego based photographer that has found a niche in silhouette beach photography, as well as underwater, and event photography. It is an unusual combo of genres to specialize in, but once you meet her, it makes...
Last week in Las Vegas was WPPI 2018, and I had the chance to check out some new software, some new hardware, and to make some new friends. If you have never been to WPPI, it's a conference in Las...
Kenna Klosterman is a Seattle-based travel photographer, tour leader, international MC and speaker, educator and say-hi-to-strangers gal. As I wrote that, it hit me that I may not being doing enough things in my life. I first became aware of Kenna...
When I first saw Don Komarechka’s work I felt like I was seeing something special, something I had never seen before. I finally met Don on an episode on the parent TWiP podcast on 2016, and to hear him explain...
Valérie Jardin is one of today's top Street Photographers, and that is saying a lot. The interest in this field is as strong as ever, and she has it covered from almost every angle. She is an author of multiple...
I have been looking at this blog window for a half hour trying to figure out how to start it. It's not that Scott Kelby is difficult to describe mind you, it's that I want to write a book. When I...
It's hard to believe I have been doing the Behind the Shot Podcast for a year already. With the end of 2017 around the corner I thought it was a good time to take a look back at the amazing...
Ben Horne is a different kind of photographer. Most photographers I know strive to always use the latest and "greatest" gear, but Ben walks in the opposite direction. His Facebook page says it best, describing Ben as a: "Large Format Landscape...
I have been testing the Think Tank Photo Spectral 10 shoulder bag for the past few months, and in this video I run through the features I like, along with a few things I would change. The bottom line is...
Robby Klein is an entertainment, editorial, and advertising photographer hailing from New Orleans,LA, that currently based in Nashville,TN. Often found surfing in Los Angeles or eating bagels NYC, Robby photographs some of today's most interesting people, in the most interesting ways....
I first met combat sports photographer Scott Hirano when I was photographing a friend's Muay Thai fight. I had not done much photography in this genre, and in all honesty was nervous as could be, but after introducing myself to...
Brad Moore is a Nashville based music, entertainment, and commercial photographer/videographer with an amazingly strong photography background. Before launching his own career, Brad worked with some of the best in the business, learning the craft and business of photography. Many people...
Brett Stanley is an internationally recognized Australian photographer that specializes in underwater portrait and fine art photography. Brett's work has been published worldwide, and a quick browse through his portfolio shows why. Working with gymnasts, aerial performers, and cosplay artists,...
I have known a lot of Freelance Photojournalists, but I have only known one photographer that specializes in military and aerial photography. Scott Dworkin is a rare photographer. Most people can only dream of flying in military jets, and most...
Trying to describe Trey Ratcliff is difficult. Photographer, social media icon, creative mind, public speaker... lots of titles come to mind, but most do not fully describe him. Think of a television network, ABC, CBS, FOX, BBC, NBC, and he...
I normally have an easy time writing these posts, but with this guest it's much tougher. Anthony D'Angio is a professional photographer, mountaineer and explorer of life. His bio says that his "primary goal is to inspire by bringing you...
Noam Galai is an Israeli born photographer, now based in New York City. The odds are very good that you may have seen one, or ten, of his celebrity portraits, and his work puts him in an elite group of...
Canon Explorer of Light and award-winning photographer Rick Sammon loves his day job. A tireless, prolific and inspirational image-maker, Rick, called by some “The Godfather of Photography,” is one of the most active photographers on the planet – dividing his...
Jack Reznicki is an internationally renowned commercial people and children photographer based in New York City. His client list reads like a dream resume - Toys “R” Us, Tylenol, The Wall Street Journal, Hyatt, Kodak, Reader’s Digest, Crest, AT&T;, and...
Matthias Hombauer is the perfect example of someone following their dream. After finishing his Ph.D. in molecular biology he decided to follow his two passions – music and photography – instead. Without any professional photography training or knowledge of the...
When it comes to the things that really matter behind our work, there perhaps is nothing more important than our rights. The problem is that discussions about copyright overwhelm people easily. Add to that the fact that finding the truth...
Joseph Linaschke, or "PhotoJoseph" as he's more commonly known, is an Oregon based photographer, educator, and the PhotoApps.Expert. As a "photographic storyteller", utilizing both still and video, most of Joseph's work is commercial and portraiture for both corporate and celebrity clients....
Alan Hess is a San Diego-based commercial photographer specializing in concert and live-event photography. Currently the house photographer for a large concert venue in Southern California, Alan stays busy with events ranging from concerts and comedians, to hockey and the...
Cole Thompson is a Fine Art photographer born in Salina, Kansas, now living in Laporte, Colorado, that has lived in 24 cities in-between. Self-taught, Cole never worked as a photographer, instead earning a living in business. He never mixed money...
Recently I had the opportunity to test out the MindShift Gear Backlight 26L backpack. In this video I run through the features I liked, along with a few things I'd change. This backpack was comfortable to wear all day, and...
Paul Ernest is a Visual Storyteller like you may have never seen before. His tagline is "Every Soul Has a Purpose and Every Purpose Has a Story". That my friends is deep, and it is the perfect description of his...
Christopher Berry is a Tucson Arizona based creative person, with an out-of-control obsession with technology. Aa real estate professional he has been merging the knowledge of his profession with his love for photography in new ways. Chris is a licensed...
Anya Anti is a self-taught digital artist from Ukraine, now based in New York. A photographer since 2009, photography is not only what she loves, and what she does, but also a reflection of her deep emotions, passion for the...
Peter Levshin is a Sydney, Australia born travel photographer that has lived in Los Angeles, with his lovely wife Linda, since 1988. Raised in a creative family - his father was a painter and his mother designed ceramics, pottery and...
Craig Colvin is an award-winning photographer and educator based in San Jose, CA, and his primary focus is using the human body as art. This is expressed in many forms, but his goal is to use the body to mimic...
Dustin Jack is a Los Angeles based photographer with a wide range of specialties. With over 25 years experience, Dustin appears to see the world differently than almost anyone I have met. He shoots concerts, sports, portraiture, fine art, landscape and...
Dana McMullen is a Mercury and Icon Advertising Award winning Creative Director, Graphic Designer, and Photographer. Canadian born and raised, and now living in Southern California, Dana is primarily a Nature, Landscape, and Cityscape photographer. His background in Creative Direction and Graphic...
Adam Elmakias is a Live Music, Tour, and Portrait photographer ,really anything music related, based out of San Diego CA. I have to say that this guy may be influencing more up and coming concert photographers today than any other...
Troy Miller is one of my favorite Wedding Photographers, and I am proud to call him a friend. Along with his wife Marjorie, Troy runs Imagery Concepts, a successful Wedding Photography business based in Southern California. Troy has helped me in my...
Martin Bailey is a nature and wildlife photographer based in Tokyo. He’s a pioneering Podcaster and blogger, and TWiP fans will of course know him as a frequent guest on This Week in Photo with Frederick Van Johnson. He is a Craft & Vision author,...
Ken Sklute is a photographer in a very rare group. As a Canon Explorer of Light, Ken is one of less than 50 people that travel the world sharing their passion and expertise with people like you and I. Ken is hard...
When it comes to Live Music photography, there are few photographers as respected as British photographer Christie Goodwin. She is a witty, fun, and amazingly talented photographer. She is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, and...
Frederick Van Johnson is best known as the host of This Week in Photo's namesake podcast, but Frederick wears many hats. He is actually the CEO & Founder of the TWiP Network, not to mention a talented marketing professional, having...
Frederick Van Johnson is best known as the host of This Week in Photo’s namesake podcast, but Frederick wears many hats. He is actually the CEO & Founder of the TWiP Network, not to mention a talented marketing professional, having...
