They aren't pretty, you probably shouldn't try them, but these crappy camera/photo hacks actually got the job done! In this episode of the Picture This! Photography podcast Tony and Chelsea discuss the worst camera/photo hacks they've used to work around the mistakes that arise when you're out taking photos. Some of them are shameful, like using a table as a tripod, and some of them are clever but all of them are hacky.

Crappy Camera Hacks (that actually work)

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Tony and Chelsea talk about how content creation is harder than ever.

It's not you, YOUTUBE is harder!

Tony and Chelsea discuss Marques Brownlees review of "the worst product" and address the backlash he faced. Are reviewers responsible for only providing good feedback? How much should a reviewer consider the longevity of a company when providing a review? Tony and Chelsea discuss their experiences with bad reviews, times they've made companies upset, and how they approach making reviews that are fair but honest.

Are BAD REVIEWS unethical?

OUR STORE: http://northrup.photo Use our 10% off coupon 'YouTube' Video is more and more popular, but will it ever fully replace photos? Tony and Chelsea take sides and pick their favortie medium, Photos v Video, while debating the pros and cons of each and providing somewhat questionable research.

Our Fight: VIDEO vs PHOTOGRAPHY

How much should photographers charge? One wedding photographer charges $8,000 and sparked outrage online. Some even thought photo should be free. Tony & Chelsea talk about how much most photographers charge, break down the costs of running a photo business, and give tips on making your photo business successful.

"Photos should be FREE!"

Manny Ortiz was robbed of $16,000 in camera gear. Our friend Luis was FOLLOWED HOME an hour to be robbed of his medium format camera gear. It's NOT the photographers fault - cameras make us targets. They're easy to steal and extremely easy to sell because they're basically the last remaining piece of technology that has no anti-theft technology. ONE COMPANY has implemented anti-theft technology already, and it has reduced the resale value of stolen gear by 50% - thus reducing the profit margin for thieves by signifcantly more than 50%. EVERY CAMERA COMPANY needs to take some basic measures to make theft more difficult and less profitable, and that includes Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Hasselblad, Panasonic Lumix, OM System and Leica. But not Pentax. Nobody is going to steal your Pentax.

Crappy Camera Hacks (that actually work)

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