Photofocus Podcast

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer questions about night photography, including betas with Artificial Intelligence, new gear and filters.

Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions

Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free.

About your Hosts

Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He's a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram.

Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we have an open talk about branding experience and ideas since we have Barbara who specializes in that.

Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free.

YouTube recommendations

We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners?

• Rob's Recommendation - PiXimperfect
• Ron's Recommendation - Screencrush
• Barbara's Recommendation - Scott Kelby

Barbara Dobbyn is the owner of Barbara Anne Photography in Nanaimo, located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. She has been studying portrait photography since 2010 and gave up her corporate career in 2020 to pursue her passion for the transformative nature of portrait photography full-time. She firmly believes in lifelong learning to Master her craft and has been a student of The Portrait Masters since 2017 attaining the coveted status of Accredited Associate Photographer last year. The root of her personal philosophy is the deep belief that portraits are not a one size fits all process. Each person who honors her by stepping in front of her lens deserves to exist in portraits that tell their own unique stories. In May 2023 she was awarded the Nanaimo Best Business Award for Creative Services, recognizing her commitment to excellence in business development and her passion for client service excellence.

• https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraAnnePhotography
• https://www.instagram.com/barbaraannephotography

Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He's a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram.

Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto welcome back David Deal. This is the kind of discussion that many photographers would like to have with a lawyer.

Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions

Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free.

About your Hosts

Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He's a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram.

Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds.

Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free.

Show Notes

• Nightscaper Photo Conference
• Storage firm Drobo has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
• This is the new TRUST certification from the FAA for recreational flyers
• For USA, start at https://faadronezone-access.faa.gov/#/
• This is the study guide from the FAA for anyone who wants to use their drone commercially. Beware, it's 7 years old and some topics are out of date (night flying and operations over people, for example).
• PrepWare Remote Pilot app - example test questions
• This covers how to get a license and what you need to know in Canada to fly drones
• Other regions:
• UK
• EU

YouTube Recommendations

We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners?

• Rob's Recommendation
• Ron's Recommendation
• Drew
• Dave

Dave Wilson

Dave Wilson is a professional software engineer, occasionally-professional photographer, and recent drone convert.

• http://www.davewilsonphotography.com
• http://portfolio.davewilsonphotography.com
• Instagram/Vero/Flickr: davewilsonphotography

Drew Armstrong

Drew Armstrong, Broker, Armstrong, Flinders & Associates Realtors PLLC

ABR, GRI, CRS, CSP, ePro, CLHMS, SFR

#1 Resale Real Estate Team Countywide 2000-NOW

• www.UtahRealEstate.net
• www.drewarmstrong.com

Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He's a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram.

Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto agree and disagree about things like:

• Pixel Shifting
• Image Format talk: TIFF vs. DNG (vs. JPG)
• Auto-leveling tripod: Would we get one?
• Photofocus.com's Question of the Week

Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions

Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free.

Shownotes

• Canon Pixel Shift Rumor
• Pixel Shift
• Auto-Leveling Tripod
• Rob's Course: www.robmoroto.com and use coupon code "Photofocus" for 20% off

About your Hosts

Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He's a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram.

Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds.

Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free.

We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners?

Rob's Recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/@damiencooper

Ron's Recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/@HeresyFinancial

Joel's Recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/@thefutur

Joel Klassen is an architectural and interior design photographer residing in Calgary, working across Canada and North America. His reputation is built on his ability to create images that elicit an emotional response, and the belief that each interaction should be professional and delightful.

Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He's a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram.

Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto stay overtime while we answer questions about:

• How much do you spend on subscriptions in your business?
• Any tips on how to get the perfect white balance?
• Is re-sharing on social media any kind of infringement?
• Long exposure noise reduction

Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions

Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free.

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we discuss street photography, boudoir photography and Steve's experience in publishing his new book.

Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free.

• Rob's Youtube Pick, Simon Dentremont
• Angela's Youtube Pick, Photowalks TV
• Ron's Youtube Pick, Omar Gonzales
• Steve's Youtube Pick, Michael Sasser
• www.robmoroto.com (Real Estate Photography Course - Coupon Code: PHOTOFOCUS)
• Street photography article by Angela

Angela Andrieux is a Southern California-based fine art photographer and photography coach who loves helping others organize, edit, and protect their photos. With more than 15 years in the photography industry, Angela has become known for helping people understand complicated, and often confusing technology. As a photography coach, Angela helps people learn how to use technology to stay organized, protect their media libraries, and share their unique style through creative photo editing. You can follow her on her website or Instagram.

Steve Rolfe is a professional photographer based in the UK, covering street, creative, commercial and boudoir photography since 2014. Steve recently published a new book called Small World available here.

Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He's a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram.

Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer these questions:

• Tripods to consider
• Should one get a printed portfolio?
• Do we need more than one camera?
• What's the biggest mistake we've seen made by photographers?

• Rob's Course: www.robmoroto.com and use coupon code "Photofocus" for 20% off
• https://youarenotaphotographer.com/

Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on the minds of our panel. This month, our panel talks about using colored light in portrait photography, both strobe and constant, along with the people skills used in our careers. We also touch on how to find ideas for online content to promote our businesses.

Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free.

• Erin's Featured Article
• ALL of Erin's Articles
• Rob's Youtube Pick, Premier Gal: https://www.youtube.com/@PremiereGal
• Erin's Youtube Pick, Lindsay Adler: https://www.youtube.com/@lindsayadlerphoto
• Ron's Youtube Pick, Adorama TV: https://www.youtube.com/@Adorama
• www.robmoroto.com (Real Estate Photography Course - Coupon Code: PHOTOFOCUS)

Erin Holmstead is a beauty and commercial portrait photographer, and is crazy about a creative self portrait. Erin has had the privilege of working with national brands like Paul Mitchel. She runs a local photo club with over 1,000 members, and has written educational articles for Photofocus for the last 5 years. Here find her website and Instagram.

Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He's a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram.

Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.