Topic 1:  Social media for photographers… is facebook really where we should be?

Nick has noticed a sharp decline in likes and interactions with photos both on his personal and his photography page, He is getting more on instagram.. A lot more even with a smaller following.  And will Instagram go the same route?

What about sites like 500px, flicker, twitter, guru shots, pixoto, and others?

Topic 2: Branching out to do types of photography you don’t normally do.

Connor: I recently got married and took my honeymoon in Maui. While I was there I took the opportunity to practice some landscape photography which is something I pretty much NEVER do, and I had a GREAT time! I never thought I could find such inspiration and rejuvenate my love and passion for photography by trying something I have previously always been rather disinterested in doing. Have you guys ever gone and tried a new type of photography for the sake of getting out of your ruts?

Topic 3:  Microsoft’s Answer to the iMac.  Worth it?

http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/10/26/13380462/microsoft-surface-studio-pc-computer-announced-features-price-release-date

Topic 4: STOP CALIBRATING!

Topic 5: Shooting Next Level sports

Nick has recently shot some college football and this week will be headed to new Orleans to shoot an NFL game.  As Brian McGuckin has said before, it really is all about networking and relationships when it comes to getting your foot in the door.

The nice part of shooting college and NFL is that the lighting is better, the backgrounds are better, and you just get better shots.   

Midroll: Blurb (Connor just ordered an album from them!)

Fracture

12 Minute Skill:  Photographing Lightning

Bulb–not 30 second timer

Darker exposure than you’d think

More difficult to put together multiple strikes than I’d imagined

White balance is almost never right

Doesn’t work IN the storm.  Wait until you’re just outside the storm.

Doodads of the Week!

Connor – Lost Luggage Ice-Nine Portfolios 

Nick – L bracket

Doorandom of the Week: Scotch Reclosable Fasteners