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- The Magic of Modular Film Cameras w/Film Photographer, Jason Foley.📸
Jason Foley returns in episode 141, his umpteenth time on the podcast, having shared his passion for macro, astro, and developing film previously. This time, he focuses on modular films cameras, the Hasselblad 500CM, BronicaS2, and the Mamiya RB67. What are their differences, how are they similar, and the price point for each. Jason's passion for photography stretches beyond the technical areas and incorporates his creativity and eye for a shot into truly unique images. One way is through Digital Infrared Photography, transforming mundane scenes into other worldly photos. Jason's pride in being multi dimensional, he still dabbles with digital photography, and understands the power in which phone cameras have in today's world. If you're a beginner or pro, this episode will be sure to provide knowledge and/or inspiration that will better your craft. Jason's social links are belowhttps://www.instagram.com/jdfoleyphotography/https://www.youtube.com/@UC45ZCJxgDcMaIk7D2R7qUFA Follow Open Shutter for future show announcements!https://www.instagram.com/openshutteryoutube/Thanks for watching/listening - like and subscribe:)
1 hr 4 min - Your Art is Your Truth w/Traveller, Artist, and Creator, Thanuja.
In this episode of Open Shutter, I have the pleasure of welcoming Thanuja (TJ) who is a world traveller, having visited 50+ countries. In her travels, she has collected stories and insights into the creative process. A firm believer in the power of supporting local artists, TJ learns from others and applies this knowledge to her own process. However, TJ's creativity was in flux during her university years. It was the pandemic that reignited the spark and led her to explore disciplines such as photography, being an author, the world of public story telling, along with new goals such as learning salsa dancing. TJ's credits her success with surrounding herself with the right people, not being shy of putting herself out there, along with ensuring she lives a balanced life to avoid burn out. It's a honest and raw conversation into the realities of being an artist in today's world and how you too can leave your legacy through your own art. You can follow TJ herehttps://www.instagram.com/snapture.the.moment/https://www.instagram.com/tj.thanuja/Thanks for watching/listening - follow Open Shutter for future show announcements!https://www.instagram.com/openshutteryoutube/
1 hr 1 min - Unlocking The Secrets Of Boudoir Photography With Photographer Amy Cleary | It's Not What You Think!
In episode 139, Boudoir Photographer Amy Cleary joins the program. Amy is a passionate and dedicated pro who always put the client first and make sure his/her needs are met. Amy explains how this niche is put in a box by peers and explains that boudoir photography has nothing to do with sex, it's about freedom and self expression.
Amy shares her past experiences in dealing with models and shares some do's and dont's along with how to find models, her method in preparing for a shoot, and her unique method when editing/sending the final project. In the end, it's about establishing trust and confidence in ensuring a good experience and quality work.Amy is a wealth of knowledge and even if you're not into boudoir photography, you'll be sure to pick up a couple pieces of creative nuggets.Amy's IGhttps://www.instagram.com/amyclearyphotography/Thanks for watching - like and subscribe:)Follow Open Shutter on Instagram for future show announcements
https://www.instagram.com/openshutteryoutube/1 hr 33 min - Breaking Comfort Zones | Success Lessons from Photographer Michael Lekas
Michael Lekas shares his experience of being a sports, model, and landscape photographer and how these different niches while all different, also compliment each other in certain ways.
Michael got into film photography during high school and still kept up with it throughout his life, switching over to digital. He eventually got into motorsports photography. He shares his tips and tricks on how to shoot this type of sport and how he used his experience to shoot other sports such as photography, basketball, and gymnastics. Not shying away from other niches, he got into model photography and how he learned other skills like lighting to enhance his images.Michael, a constant learner, shares what he wants to get better at, and details the importance of networking with other photographers to hone your craft and expand your skills. He lists the people that inspire him and what he wants his work to be known for overall.A huge thank you to Michael for sharing his knowledge and experience and you'll be sure to take away some knowledge no matter what sort of photographer you are!https://www.instagram.com/michael.lekas4/Thanks for watching/listening and subscribe for more pods!https://www.instagram.com/openshutteryoutube/1 hr 13 min - How Being Accountable and Intentional Fuels Creativity w/Photographer, @alice_inthunderland
I'm excited to welcome back Alice to the program, our last chat was an honest and raw conversation around creativity, being intentional, and how to actually achieve your goals.
This time, we chat about how Alice's work has evolved, how she continues to be intentional, and why she continues to use vision boards. Alice is focusing on owning her voice, pushing out of her comfort zone, and crafting her unique vision in a noisy world, making art for herself first. Her aim is not external validation but internal, keeping herself accountable to achieve goals. Alice also shares her powerful story of using photography to cope with grief through preserving memories.It's an inspiring conversation for any creator at any level and a big thank you to Alice for returning and sharing her journey so far.You can follow Alice below
https://www.instagram.com/alice_inthunderland/Our last conversation
https://youtube.com/live/a38pqcUDxp0
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IUCyC5f0jsZMZelKvnfgh?si=d1f45f165e2b48c4
Thank you for watching/listening and subscribe for more pods!
1 hr 4 min - How To Reboot Your Creativity w/Data Scientist, Musician, and Photographer, Nishank Kuamar!
Welcome to the 2025 Season Opener with local photographer, musician, and data scientist, Nishank Kumar!
This is a great episode to open up 2025.
Since we all have goals and resolutions at the start of each year, Nishank shares how he rebooted his creativity with photography after almost two years away. Our conversation includes the importance of community, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, how to manage imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and how to be unique in a noisy world.
If you're a creator in any capacity, there is something to take away and apply it in 2025.
You can follow Nishank here
https://www.instagram.com/_fotogracia_/
https://fotogracia.com/
Thanks for watching/listening. Subscribe for more pods:)
59 min - The Art Of Capturing The Night Sky: A Photographer's Perspective With Scott Visscher.
Night Sky/Astro Photographer, Scott Visscher joins the program where he shares his early beginnings using a disposable camera in high school. The photography seed was planted as it was only a few years ago that he picked up a camera to dive into the craft and how to make a photo vs taking a photo. Scott shares his advice on how to capture the night sky, common mistakes photographers are doing, and why you can get great images with only a crop sensor. Scott credits his success with meeting mentors in the field, finding a community to thrive in, and his curiosity to travel across the province to capture unique images.
You can find Scott's work belowhttps://www.instagram.com/scottvisscher/https://www.scottvisscher.com/Follow Open Shutter for future show announcementshttps://www.instagram.com/openshutteryoutube/Thanks for watching/listening - subscribe:)1 hr 3 min - Not Just For Young Creators: Exploring The Ugc Economy W/ @UGCDad
Mike Dancy, aka UGC Dad on YouTube makes a return appearance on the podcast, this time discussing the ever changing world of User Generated Content.
Mike has successfully navigated into becoming a full time UGC creator with minimal gear and experience. Mike shares his advice on how he landed his first clients, why being apart of the Amazon Influencer Program can help generate more income, and the importance of believing in the product you are selling.UGC is for all ages and backgrounds, and has become the "Yellow Pages" for many businesses. The opportunity to turn your interest in makeup, dashcams, flashlights, and other items into a full time UGC business has never been more viable. Mike's future goal is to start his own agency, hiring local creators to serve even more clients.It's a fascinating conversation with someone who has turned a career transition mid life into a flourishing business.You can check out Mike belowhttps://www.youtube.com/@UGCDadFollow Open Shutter for shows!https://www.instagram.com/openshutteryoutube/thanks for watching/listening. subscribe:)57 min - Don't Be The Smartest Person In the Room w/Video Editor & Producer, Chris Tarroza.
Video Editor, and Producer, Music Artist, YouTube Creator, the list of titles is long for Chris Tarroza.
Chris recently left Sportsnet where he produced NBA promotions including the Toronto Raptors. His decision to leave was based on not feeling fulfilled and wanting to step outside his comfort zone to produce work he was proud of.Chris has always been into music and started to experiment with producing his own and started a YouTube channel around it. During this time, he educated himself with the music production process, furthering his own skills.Chris' experience taught him that it's not just about the shots and the editing, but having a story that conveys emotion is critical in the process. He is also offering a mentorship program to better help creatives in the industry and has connected with various professionals to get a better sense of the media landscape.It's a fascinating conversation with someone who has the "dream job" to taking the courage to step out into the unknown.You can find Chris belowhttps://www.instagram.com/christarroza/https://www.youtube.com/@chris_tarroza/videosFollow Open Shutter for future show announcements!https://www.instagram.com/openshutteryoutube/1 hr 4 min - Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities: Photographer Kasumi Kobo's Journey To Success!
Kasumi Kobo's journey from moving to Toronto from Japan with her dreams of playing hockey derailed, opened another opportunity to run her own business.
She explains how she convinced her father that dropping out of university was the right move, the importance of failing fast, and staying true to your intuition. Using her experience as a player herself gave her a unique connection to working with young girls in the hockey world.Kasumi's focus on developing relationships and making the players feel and look good in front of the camera is important to the final result.Not shying away from taking on bigger challenges, her connections provided an opportunity to work with the PWHL and build on her skills.It's not always about the camera however, she credits having different life experiences to draw inspiration from and grow as a person. The future looks bright for Kasumi, with a goal of one day shooting Team Japan.It's a fascinating conversation showing how you can use life's challenges to chart a new course to success.You can check out Kasumi belowhttps://www.instagram.com/kaptured.bykobo/Follow Open Shutter for future showshttps://www.instagram.com/openshutteryoutube/like and subscribe:)1 hr 13 min
About Open Shutter Live
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Open Shutter is a podcast connecting creators to creators. Diving into WHY we do what we do, WHERE we came from, and where we're GOING. Hosted by Toronto Creator, Paul Yeghouchian, catch the show…
every week for a different guest!