Kickstarter campaigns can be contentious, scammy, money grabs. But they can also be wonderful ways for creators to share their art and ideas with the world. We talk about the do's and don'ts for Kickstarter, including red flags to watch out for. This episode is great for anyone browsing campaigns to find cool new stuff or support local artists, as well as anyone thinking about launching their own campaign.

Episode mentioned: https://shows.acast.com/photo-op/episodes/019-how-to-not-be-a-gwc

Hosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes

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Behold the legend of Stuart Semple vs Anish Kapoor. Kick back for story time about the most amazing (and petty) fight in modern art history.

Stuart Semple: http://stuartsemple.com

Buy his art supplies: https://www.culturehustleusa.com

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How much does sensor size matter? We talk about all different sensor sizes, including micro 4/3, APS-C, and full frame, and talk about the differences between them.

Hosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes

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In our first news-reaction episode, we discuss an event that happened with a photographer having their photos used without their permission for a 'crass' advertisement. But was it really used without permission? We talk everything you need to know about stock photography.

Original Article: https://petapixel.com/2020/10/16/photographer-devastated-after-her-unsplash-photo-was-used-in-crass-uk-ad-campaign

Unsplash License: https://unsplash.com/license

Zack Arias talks Unsplash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M_OZWtpokc

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Ben is working on setting up a new studio, so we chat about the design layout and the decisions you need to make when you're making a new space.

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Should any photos ever be black and white? What makes it better than color? We talk about the clichés and pitfalls of creating black and white photos.

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The artist you like said/did something bad! What now? Is it okay to continue enjoying their art, or will their work be forever tainted and something you can no longer support? IWe share our experiences in separating the art from the artist.

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Ben is back from a big trip to Yellowstone National Park, so we chat about gear, composition tips, and philosophies to get the best landscape shots. 

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Do you love technology? It can objectively do amazing things, but it also fails when you most need it. This week, we have a short discussion on why we love and hate technology, and what you can do about it.

Leave a comment with your story of tech failure! -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBtR6jk9JnQ

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This week we discuss some of our favorite stuff! All the best camera gear and accessories. No sponsors, just our personal recommendations.

Related Episodes:

Things you probably don't have (but should)

What Lens should I buy?

Gear we mention:

Blind Spot NP-F Battery Charger

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Junkie-NP-F-Blind-Spot/dp/B07NF14XW4

Color Checker

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1464532-REG/x_rite_msccpp_b_colorchecker_passport_photo_2.html

Color Checker Holder

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4267514

Sony MDR-7506 Headphones

https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E/

70-200mm Lens

Rubber Lens Hood

Portable SSD

Speedlite

Pocketwizard

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1517927-REG/pocketwizard_13400_plus_iiie_transceiver_black.html

Multitool/Knife

USB/USB-C Card Reader

Westcott Rapidbox

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1005757-REG/westcott_2035_rapid_box_26_octa.html

Phone Mount

Thinktank Speedbelt

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/search?N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Ntt=Think%20tank%20speed%20belt

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