We take a look back at our fresh out of high school selves and share 30 pieces of advice to help us along the strange journeys we'll take in the pursuit of our passions. In three words: Just Do It!

Shia LaBeouf - Just Do It

Should you work for free?

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Want to know how to get better results in less time? This episode is all about plugins, presets, and filters that make your life easier.

Topaz Labs: https://topazlabs.com/

Luminar: https://skylum.com/luminar

Nik Software (Official): https://nikcollection.dxo.com/

Old Nik Software (Google no longer offers it, but it is still available at the following link. We at Photo-Op do not vouch for this link, but it is free.): https://www.techspot.com/downloads/6809-google-nik-collection.html

Imagenomics: https://imagenomic.com/Products/Portraiture

Neat Video: https://www.neatvideo.com/

Reel Steady: https://www.reelsteady.com/

Twixtor: https://revisionfx.com/products/twixtor/premiere-pro/

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Is Adobe worth it? (Spoiler: yes.) But let's look at some alternatives anyway. Maybe it's too expensive. Maybe you're not a fan. Maybe you don't want to pay monthly subscription fees. Here are some software alternatives to Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, and Premiere.

Do you want to help keep the mics on? Consider becoming a patron on Patreon using the the Tip Jar. https://www.patreon.com/NOMcreative

Software recommended in this episode:

Affinity: https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/

Corel: https://www.corel.com/en/

Gimp: https://www.gimp.org/

Inkscape: https://inkscape.org/

Darktable: https://www.darktable.org/

RawTherapee: https://rawtherapee.com/

Photo Mechanic: https://home.camerabits.com/

Capture One: https://www.captureone.com/en/

DaVinci Resolve: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/

Cavalry: https://cavalry.scenegroup.co/

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You got a new camera. Cool. Now what? Whether this is your first camera or your fifth, we talk about the first things you should do when you get a new member of your camera family, and how you can make the best use of it.

Overcoming photographer's block: https://shows.acast.com/photo-op/episodes/018-overcoming-photographers-block

Exposure Triangle: https://youtu.be/Zf-JKpY2cok

18:50 to skip to Tips for Advanced Shooters

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We look back on the bizarre year that has been 2020, sharing both most popular and personal favorite episodes, cool projects, and exciting plans for 2021! Thanks again to all of our listeners for joining us this year.

Top mistakes photographers make:

https://shows.acast.com/photo-op/03-top-mistakes-new-photographers-make

Things you probably don't have but should:

https://shows.acast.com/photo-op/05-things-you-dont-have

How to build a photgoraphy website:

https://shows.acast.com/photo-op/02-how-to-build-a-photography-website

Imposter Syndrome:

https://shows.acast.com/photo-op/016-imposter-syndrome

Art in (Ka)poor taste:

https://shows.acast.com/photo-op/028-art-in-kapoor-taste

Should you work for free?:

https://shows.acast.com/photo-op/13-should-you-work-for-free

Why we Love and Hate technology:

https://shows.acast.com/photo-op/021-why-we-love-and-hate-technology

Galactic Pinups

http://galacticpinups.com

Cassian Wick:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWbHsn8x0sI

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In the penultimate episode of 2020, we discuss the unfortunate reality that is remote shooting. But is it truly just taking a selfie with an art director, or are creativity and good results possible? Walk with us through setup, the day of the shoot, and celebrating your output after delivery.

Thanks also to Joshua for our listener question this week!

How to shoot high-res remote portraits

https://timdunk.com/how-to-shoot-portraits-through-facetime

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Time to get shopping! Take a look at our gift recommendations, and if you need someone to get you a gift, send them this episode! We break down all of the best deals, gear, and accessories for photographers this holiday season.

0:00 Intro

3:35 Stocking Stuffers

10:25 Computer Accessories

28:54 Camera Accessories

35:35 Cameras

Trigger Accessories

https://www.miops.com/

5 in 1 Reflectors by Neewer

Gaff Tape, 1" and 2"

Electrical Tape Hack

Good/comfortable keyboard and mouse

LG MX Master Series: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/accessories-and-monitors/keyboards-and-mice/mice/logitech-mx-master-2s-mouse-bluetooth,-2-4-ghz-graphite/p/78016250

Monitors:

LG: https://www.adorama.com/lot27ml600mb.html

LG: https://www.amazon.com/LG-27UK850-W-Monitor-Connectivity-FreeSync/dp/B078GVTD9N/

Asus ProArt: https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Version-3840x2160-Monitor-dimming/dp/B089N1MB6K/

Monitor calibrator

Spyder: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1456247-REG/datacolor_sxp100_spyder_x_pro_colorimeter.html/overview

X-Rite: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1506566-REG/x_rite_eodisstu_i1display_studio.html

My Backup Storage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd0io6OmzXU

Synology NAS: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=synology

Backblaze: https://secure.backblaze.com/r/013adg

Wacom Tablet

https://estore.wacom.com/en-US/special-offers/special-offers-refurbished.html

Intuos Pro Medium for $30 off, or Wacom Cintiq 16 for $180 off.

Budget: Huion Inspiroy H1060P

https://store.huion.com/collections/pen-tablet

Samsung Evo Select Memory Cards: https://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-Select-microSDXC-Adapter-MB-ME128HA/dp/B0887GP791

Hard Drives: WD Elements/easyStore, shuck

https://www.amazon.com/12TB-Elements-Desktop-Drive-WDBWLG0120HBK-NESN/dp/B07X4V2M3B/

Stock Footage Assets

https://www.busyboxx.com/

Speedlites: https://www.adorama.com/l/Photography/Lighting-and-Studio/Flashpoint~Flashes-and-On-hyphen-Camera-Lightning

(Anything Flashpoint or Godox)

Gels: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1100340-REG/rosco_110110050001_digital_after_dark_flash.html

V-flats: https://vflatworld.com/

GoPro: https://gopro.com/

Budget Cameras:

Sony a6000 (or whatever a6XXX model fits your budget): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1201894-REG/sony_alpha_a6000_mirrorless_digital.html

Sony a7 II/III (depending on budget): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1444248-REG/sony_alpha_a7_iii_mirrorless.html

Nikon D3500: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1433065-REG/nikon_1588_d3500_dslr_camera_with.html

Nikon Z6 (mirrorless): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1599733-REG/nikon_z_6ii_mirrorless_digital.html

Canon EOS Rebel SL3 / EOS 250D: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1473086-REG/canon_3453c001_eos_rebel_sl3_dslr.html

Canon EOS 6D Mark II: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1484761-REG/canon_eos_6d_mark_ii.html

Canon EOS R (mirrorless): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1445207-REG/canon_eos_r_mirrorless_digital.html

Pentax KP: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1480949-REG/pentax_kp_dslr_camera_body.html

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II/III/IV (whatever fits your budget): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1351006-REG/olympus_v207070su000_e_m10_mark_iii_slr.html

Panasonic GH4 (GH5 ideally): https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1429258-REG/panasonic_lumix_dc_gh5_mirrorless_micro.html

Panasonic DMC-G85: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1280824-REG/panasonic_dmc_gm85mk_lumix_dmc_g85_mirrorless_micro.html

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Bonus episode! We tackle listener questions yet again, this time discussing grey market cameras, lenses you can't trust, finding studio space during a pandemic, and DIY v-flats. Thanks again for sending in your questions, and as always send us more to [email protected]!

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As we enter the holiday season, you probably have your eye on a lot of photo gear, either for yourself or as gifts for photographers in your life. In this episode we break down all the gear that isn't worth your hard-earned cash. Catch the next episode for all the things you should buy instead in our Holiday Gift Guide!

Memory Card Testing Software: https://h2testw.en.lo4d.com/windows

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Two new weird cameras are hitting the market, so let's talk about them!

Cameras mentioned:

Canon PowerShot ZOOM:

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/binoculars/monocular/powershot-zoom-compact-telephoto-monocular/

Zeiss ZX1:

https://www.zeiss.com/consumer-products/us/photography/zx1.html

Lytro:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lytro

Light L16:

https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/light-l16/light-l16A.HTM

DxO One:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DxO_ONE

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