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Photocombobulate is a podcast about photography hosted by Jeff Carlson and Mason Marsh. Each episode seeks to unravel a complex topic and make it understandable.

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They are annoying, but they make incredible photos. Drones are a practice in contradictions, and almost everyone has a strong opinion about them. In this episode, Mason and Jeff try to rectify the pros and cons of the ubiquitous flying cameras. For samples of our drone photography and a breakdown of the myriad rules governing drones in the U.S., visit the show page at www.photocombobulate.com/episodes/15

For a full list of the lenses Mason and Jeff use, along with examples from each, cruise over to the show page.

www.photocombobulate.com/episodes/14

If you have more than one camera and one lens, you probably have a camera bag. While you can toss your gear into any old sack, a thoughtfully-designed and well-built camera bag will enable you to carry your gear more which should lead to more photos and more photos is good! In this episode we attempt to make sense of all of our options for carrying cameras. We discuss the good and bad of shoulder bags, sling bags and backpacks and how the best camera bag is several camera bags. For show notes, including links to the bags Mason and Jeff use, go to the show page.

Joe McNally is a legend. From his scrappy days as a fledgling photojournalist on the streets of New York City to his globe-trotting adventures as a National Geographic contributor, Joe has crafted images of people with a humble and tireless work ethic. In his new book, "The Real Deal: Field Notes from the Life of a Working Photographer", McNally combines his remarkable photos with candid stories of success, failure and all of the life in between. Spanning his 40 years in the business, the book is packed with wonderful lessons and inspiring stories. In this episode, Mason and Jeff talk with Joe about the book, his life and the satisfying work of photography. It's an intimate look at the life of one of our finest image-makers. For show notes and links to Joe's webiste and book, check out www.photocombobulate.com/episodes/12

Before 2021 is a hazy distant memory, we wanted to pause and look back at a year filled with fun-filled road trips, impromptu portrait sessions and pandemic lessons. We each share our favorite four images from 2021 and some hope for photographic growth in the new year. To see the images we chose, visit the show's page at www.photocombobulate/episodes/11

Photography is a big world to navigate. In your never-ending quest to be better at making photos, it really helps to know some shortcuts. In this epiosde Mason and Jeff ditch the hyperbole to deliver a baker's dozen tips, tricks and hacks that will help you enjoy the process of photography even more. Non of these are "game changers", but each makes the game a little more fun. For the episode's show notes, be sure to head over to photocombobulate.com. Thanks for listening!

It’s not stealing if you give it to them. In this episode we try to answer the question, “What do you do when someone asks to use your photos for free?” As with many things photographic, there’s no easy answer. It’s flattering when people want to use your images, but pump the brakes on giving them away for free unless you get something out of the transaction.

We discuss the fine print in photo contest rules that grant them rights to your work, how trading your work for “exposure” can be a good thing, and how when there’s money involved, you need to stand up for yourself. In short, if someone thinks your images are worth something, they should give you something for them.

When it comes to holiday gifts, do you really want to leave it to chance that your loved ones will get you things you might actually use? In a world filled with cheap coffee mugs shaped like camera lenses, we're here to help you build a list of truly useful items that won't break the bank. Think of us as your own personal holiday elves working hard to get the best photo gadgets, tools and books under your tree.

Photocombobulate is a podcast about photography hosted by Jeff Carlson and Mason Marsh. Each episode seeks to unravel a complex topic and make it understandable. In this episode, Mason and Jeff talk about Apple's new iPhone 13 Pro. We received our new iPhone 13 Pro's right before our Epic Road Trip (See Episode 6) and we both are gobsmacked at how adept the camera systems are in these devices. Listen to our thoughts on these amazing cameras and how the latest tech compares to past iPhones and to our "real" cameras.

The show notes for this episode, along with all of our episodes, can be found on our website: www.photocombobulate.com

For Jeff Carlson's work, visit www.jeffcarlson.com

For Mason Marsh's work, visit www.masonmarsh.com