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A special joint TWiP + SmugMug episode as we stream live to the SmugMug, Flickr, and TWiP communities for the first time in a combined stream. Join your host Alastair Jolly as he welcomes Frederick Van Johnson and the This Week in Photo podcast to the SmugMug team!



We are thrilled that the world's best photo community and the world's favorite photography podcast are now under the same roof.



Learn more at: https://www.smugmug.com/community/this-week-in-photo








https://youtu.be/I4MYX8kqrXY


SmugMug + Flickr +TWiP — Now, better together!


Hit photography podcast network This Week in Photo joins the SmugMug family.



The most important voice in photo podcasting joins the most influential brand in photography. 







MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – (Oct 25, 2022) – SmugMug, the world’s most influential name in photography, has announced two strategic additions to their expanding family of brands: This Week in Photo (TWiP), the beloved photography podcast network and media powerhouse; and its Editor in Chief, professional photographer, and industry influencer Frederick Van Johnson, who joins SmugMug to lead content and new media while continuing to grow and evolve This Week in Photo. 



“It’s an ideal match,” says SmugMug+Flickr VP of Marketing Scott Kinzie. “Our purpose at SmugMug is building a better world through the power of photography, and This Week in Photo has been inspiring, educating, and connecting photographers for more than a decade. Naturally, we’re massive fans of [Johnson’s] work.”



“Frankly, it’s time for TWiP to evolve,” Johnson adds. “I’ve built a wonderful podcast and community of photographers, but I believe TWiP can reach many more photographers, produce more amazing content, and expand the dialogue around photography — and its impact on our world. I just had to find the right team to work with, and SmugMug is the obvious choice because of its unprecedented brand recognition and reach into the photography industry.’



SmugMug is well known for working tirelessly to increase the influence and impact of photography worldwide. From its acquisition of Flickr in 2018 to its award-winning series SmugMug Films, the brand is showing no signs of slowing down.



“We’re among very few truly photographer-centric brands worldwide,” says Kinzie. “We’re always looking for opportunities to support these cornerstones of the photographic community, so when we realized Frederick shared our vision for the future of photography, it became clear that this relationship was great not only for photographers but also for the art of photography itself.” 



This Week in Photo, or “TWiP” as it’s known affectionately by fans, is an accessible media powerhouse with regular podcasts, blogs, and an active community covering the many facets of our industry. Since 2008, professional photographer and marketer Frederick Van Johnson has honed the TWiP brand and network, which now boasts weekly photo critiques, interviews, courses, tech reviews, and more.



Johnson is uniquely situated to start meaningful conversations in the photography community and has seen a lot of change over the years. From his transformative tour of duty, serving as a decorated combat photojournalist with the United States Air Force, to marketing and product work with industry giants like Adobe, Yahoo!, and Apple. 



“A decade ago, it was all about gear and the latest tech,” he says. “They also wanted to know how to build a portfolio or gallery with the tools of the time. People still love their gear, but today we’re increasingly seeing folks get into business, trying to make a go of it as a pro photographer. I've long admired SmugMug's commitment to empowering photographers since signing up in 2004. I’m stoked to join them in their mission of getting more photographers informed, inspired, and entertained—it’s the opportunity of a lifetime.”



https://www.smugmug.com/community/this-week-in-photo



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About SmugMug



Photographers around the world trust SmugMug with more than just their photos. They trust SmugMug with their memories, their passion, and their businesses.

SmugMug Acquires This Week in Photo!

In this show @Frederick Van Johnson @Steve Brazill and @PhotoJoseph briefly discuss TWiP’s hiatus, then tear into GoPro and the failure of their Karma Drone. Then we’ll discuss low-light photography tips and finally we’ll round things out with a panel discussion around their favorite cameras.

1. NEWS: GOPRO QUITS THE DRONE BUSINESS & CES PICKS
GoPro fires hundreds of employees and says the Karma drone will be the last drone it ever makes.

2. GEAR: PANASONIC GH5S, SONY, CANON & NIKON(?)
What camera gear are you shooting with, and why? We’ll discuss our current gear choices as well as the latest offerings from Panasonic Lumix, Sony, Canon and Nikon(?).

3. TECHNIQUE: CONQUERING LOW-LIGHT SITUATIONS
One of the biggest challenges facing any photographer is the problem of making images in challenging lighting situations. And one of the most challenging situations is low-light. In this segment we will discuss some techniques for taming the shadow beast, no matter what gear you have.

http://www.stevebrazill.com
http://www.photojoseph.com

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About TWiP:

Hosted by Frederick Van Johnson, This Week in Photo (TWiP) is your weekly helping of candid and adult dialog around the important issues and changes facing todays modern photographer. The show covers topics such as gear, technique, news and more.

TWiP is BACK! 501



[alert type=green ]ANNOUNCEMENT: Goodbye! This is my last show as the host of Street Focus and it's been an amazing experience! I am starting a new adventure with my very own podcast Hit The Street with Valerie Jardin ~ A Photography Podcast which will start airing on Sept 22. THANK YOU to all of you for listening to me on Street Focus for 104 episodes![/alert]

This week on Street Focus my good friend and photographer Ian MacDonald helps me answer a few questions  about mirrorless technology, how to prevent photo theft and what photography resources we recommend for inspiration. The questions were submitted by Lee and Clovis Rosa.

Visit Ian’s Website, following him on Twitter: @IanMPhotography or Instagram: ianmacdonaldphotography

And The Winners are:

The last challenge was the Smile of a Stranger. Congratulations  to Maayan Porat and Hans Eckardt. They will each receive a book from our friends at Rocky Nook

 

Photo by Maayan Porat

 

photo by Hans Eckardt

Our Picks of The Week

Ian's pick: Chase Jarvis Live

Valerie's pick: In No Great Hurry a documentary about Saul Leiter

Street Focus 104: Q&A and Goodbye

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 Street Focus 103: Street Tips with Patrick La Roque

This week on Street Focus, Montreal based photographer Patrick La Roque gives us his top street tips. I'm sure you will enjoy this fun conversation, I did!

Patrick La Roque is a speaker, writer and professional photographer from Montreal, Canada. He is an official Fujifilm X-Photographer and founder of the KAGE COLLECTIVE, an international group specializing in visual storytelling and documentary work.

www.laroquephoto.com
www.kagecollective.com

 

 










Street Focus 50: An Exercise in Limitation with Maarten Rots

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