The Digital Story Photography Podcast

By Derrick Story

What's The Digital Story Photography Podcast about?

Where photography meets technology. Weekly podcasts, photo tips, equipment reviews, and more. Author and pro photographer Derrick Story shares his insights, experiences, and opinions.

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The Digital Story Photography Podcast episodes:

04.23.2024
Nikon 28-400mm Lens Review - Does It Measure Up? - TDS Photography Podcast
The specs seem almost too good to be true. The Nikon zoom has a focal length range of 28-400mm, yet it's compact and light. On the Z8, Z9, and Zf, it features Synchro VR, enabling 5.5 stops of stabilization. It...
04.16.2024
Riding Shotgun to Sedona - TDS Photography Podcast
There are two facets to any road trip: How you think it will go and how it actually turns out. For the journey from Santa Rosa, CA to Sedona, AZ in my all-electric VW ID.4, I felt like I had...
04.09.2024
The Irresistible Roadtrip- TDS Photography Podcast
Ah, the convenience of modern commercial aviation - Just hop on a plane and within a few hours you have landed at your destination. Why would anyone spend the extra time and effort to drive there instead? Well, this photographer...
04.02.2024
Finally, Fast Transfer from SD Card to Smartphone - TDS Photo Podcast
In theory, our mirrorless cameras and smartphones should be the best of mates. Together, they could provide the power and portability that we could only dream of a decade ago. But thanks to finicky WiFi mobile apps, transfers from camera...
03.26.2024
Getting Serious About Portable Power - TDS Photo Podcast
Cameras, laptops, drones, lighting - they all require power, and sometimes all at once. When we're at home, it's just a matter of finding enough outlets. But on the road, that can be more challenging in motel rooms. And if...
03.19.2024
Photography's Most Powerful Teacher: Failure - TDS Photo Podcast
The idea of what is successful and what isn't has been swimming around my head lately. I'm sure a big part of it was our Photo Critique Workshop that just wrapped up. Those discussions about how we view our pictures...
03.12.2024
So Much Photography News This Week! - TDS Photo Podcast
Nikon buys RED, Lensrentals gobbles up Borrowlenses, the Princess of Wales gets caught with a sloppy Photoshop job, and a lot more - What a week in the news! So much so, that we are dedicating this week's podcast to...
03.05.2024
Film Simulations - Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain - TDS Photo Podcast
Your first thought may be, "Why do I care about film simulations?" And that's fair if what you are after is the standard Jpeg processing included with your camera. But since electronic viewfinders can present a view of the world...
02.27.2024
Is Something Really Wrong, or Is It Me? Plus Photomator 3.1 - TDS Photography Podcast
Even people who use electronics all the time can be baffled by them. You turn it on, get a warning light, and wonder, "Is something really wrong, or is it me?" It could go either way. And it's hard not...
02.20.2024
How Do I Pick My Best Shot? (And the New Fujifilm X100VI) - TDS Photo Podcast
Breaking news! The New Fujifilm X100VI. And, photographers tend to be too hard on themselves, or way too generous when evaluating their pictures. But there's a middle ground. And to reach it, we need to honestly answer a few basic...
02.13.2024
The Temptation of Cheap Third Party Lenses - TDS Photography Podcast
It's hard to resist the siren call of super-affordable Chinese-made optics. For the price of a polarizer, we can fill gaps in our lens library that we might not otherwise be able to afford. But even at a modest price,...
02.06.2024
Documenting What Makes You, You - TDS Photography Podcast
We have many more dimensions than most folks realize. Yes, in this community, we know each other for our photography. But each of us has far more going on than taking pictures. And we can use that skill to document...
01.30.2024
A First Look at the OM System OM-1 Mark II - TDS Photo Podcast
Just in case you were wondering, OM System is not sitting on its laurels with the OM-1 that was released in March 2022. They've followed up their compact marvel with the Mark II. And on today's podcast, I'm going to...
01.22.2024
5 Upcoming Photography Conferences to Consider - TDS Photo Podcast
In a recent edition of my Nimble Photographer Newsletter, I wrote about the dearth of photo announcements at CES 2024. But that doesn't mean there aren't other events that will cater to our desire to learn more and see the...
01.16.2024
Looking Back and More, Now 2024 - TDS Photo Podcast
Every January I close out my personal photo library from the previous year and start fresh with an empty catalog. Not only is this a practical endeavor, it's also an opportunity to acknowledge the highlights of the previous year. Today,...
01.09.2024
The Elephant in the Room - Nikon Zf vs Olympus OM-1 - TDS Photo Podcast
Typically, Micro Four Thirds photographers aren’t concerned by new full-frame camera announcements. They know what they have, and they like it. But the Nikon Zf seems to have upset the apple cart a bit. I've been getting mail citing reviews,...
01.01.2024
All Dressed Up with Nowhere to Go - TDS Photography Podcast
I have just taken my 100th portrait of the cat. All the blooms have fallen off the Christmas Cactus in the window box. As I sit here watching the rain outside, surrounded by all of this great camera gear, I'm...
12.26.2023
The Fourth Ingredient in a Recipe for Success - TDS Photography Podcast
I was thinking about all of the great tools I have access to for my photography - sophisticated cameras, intelligent software, tons of information. And if I were only after good pictures, that's all that I would need. But what...
12.19.2023
5 Photography Things I'm Thankful for in 2023- TDS Photo Podcast
As we bring a tumultuous 2023 to a close, photography has once again been my island of sanity. It’s the place where I can focus on the positive, create beauty, and share in the success of others. As I look...
12.12.2023
Make It Better with Bare Bulb Flash - TDS Photography Podcast
Last week I talked about holiday portraits and discussed the importance of good lighting. Many photographers these days opt for existing light snaps. They're fine, most of the time, but what if I told you about a brighter way to...
12.05.2023
The Reluctant Portrait and FindMySnap - TDS Photography Podcast
It's practically impossible not to take pictures during the holidays. If you're lucky, there are plenty of photo subjects in bright, colorful settings. But most folks don't like how photos of them look. Here's how to make them happy. Plus,...
11.28.2023
An Alternative to Black Friday Gifts - TDS Photography Podcast
I'm not against Black Friday or Cyber Monday. But the last thing you probably need from me is another list of sale items and doorbusters. So I'm going to hang a U-turn and take you down a different road. I...
11.21.2023
Bad News Backup - TDS Photography Podcast
The task was simple. All I had to do was gather a few images from 2005 that were stored on one of my twin Drobo drives. No, it's not what you think. The Drobos were fine. But unbeknowest to me,...
11.14.2023
The 2024 TDS Workshop Season Plus Sony a9 III Global Shutter - Photo Podcast
The marque feature of the Sony a9 III is the global shutter. I interview Zach Sutton from Lens Rentals to discuss its significance. Then we roll right into the just-announced Photography Workshop Schedule for 2024. It's an exciting lineup of...
11.07.2023
How Lightroom Desktop Saved the Day - TDS Photography Podcast
Like most of you, I have the $9.99 a month Adobe Photography Plan that includes Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom Desktop, and Lightroom Mobile. And even though Lightroom isn't my primary photo management app, at times, I find it very useful....
10.31.2023
Connecting a Camera to Your Smartphone - Has It Got Better? TDS Photo Podcast
Our smartphones and tablets have such beautiful HD screens and are so powerful. They are a natural companion to our mirrorless cameras. Yet, despite Bluetooth and WiFi, the whole process has been an exercise in frustration. Has it got any...
10.24.2023
A Scary Night Out with the Nikon Zf - TDS Photography Podcast
I'd been testing the Nikon Zf for a week when I landed the ultimate low light torture test: Opening night publicity shots for a commercial haunted house. When we were working out the details of the assignment, the client warned...
10.17.2023
Nervous Before a Photo Shoot? Me Too - TDS Photography Podcast
You'd think that after doing something professionally for decades, dealing with nerves would be a distant object in my rearview mirror. The fact of the matter is: I still get anxious before a big photo shoot. But I've learned how...
10.10.2023
Ride Shotgun on Photo Scouting Mission - TDS Photography Podcast
If you want to have half a chance of a photo workshop running smoothly, you have to get out there and scout ahead of time. There are so many things that just don't show up on websites. Today, I'm going...
10.03.2023
How to Go Carry-On Only for a 10-Day Photo Trip - TDS Photo Podcast
I'm on my way to Sedona, AZ for our upcoming photography workshop. We will be working in a variety of beautiful settings, and I plan on coming home with plenty of pictures. And since a lot of my gear has...
09.26.2023
I Don't Care How Great the iPhone Is, I'm Never Selling My Camera - TDS Photo Podcast
After spending the entire weekend setting up and testing the iPhone 15 Pro Max, I can report that it is a wonderful addition to my photography arsenal. There is an entire gear bag of goodies packed into that Titanium...
09.19.2023
2 New Cameras That You Should Know About - TDS Photo Podcast
Maybe it was the unveiling of the Titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max that cast a shadow over two excellent cameras announced just days before. But we're going to shine a light on them both. One from Panasonic. The other from...
09.12.2023
Natural Diffusion - The Joy of Greenhouse Photography - TDS Photo Podcast
There are two basic challenges to close-up flower photography - First, you need interesting and compelling subjects. And second, simplifying your gear so that the shooting experience is enjoyable, yet produces compelling results. Fortunately, there is one solution to both...
09.05.2023
The Nik Collection Transformation is Complete - TDS Photo Podcast
On August 30th, DxO released Nik Collection 6.3 completing the overhaul of the entire suite of creative plugins. Every line of code has been rewritten. The software runs great on Mac and Windows machines. And for many of us,...
08.29.2023
When It's Bright, Pack Light - TDS Photo Podcast
One of the great things about summer is that there's lots of light. And this is particularly beneficial to Micro Four Thirds photographers who have plenty of compact, super-sharp optics available. That means we can cover just about any outside...
08.22.2023
Photomator Coming of Age - TDS Photo Podcast
In May 2023, the Mac version of Pixelmator Photo was rebranded as Photomator and released to the public. Combined with the previously released iPhone and iPad versions, Photomator seamlessly integrated the AI-powered editing process on all devices. What? You're not...
08.15.2023
What to Do with All of Those Old Family Photos? - TDS Photo Podcast
Old family photos are indeed important. Even if you don't think so right now, there will surely come a time when your opinion changes. And sometimes we're handed a stack of snapshots well before we have the time to deal...
08.08.2023
5 Photography Books that I Recommend - TDS Photo Podcast
Photography books have room in our lives just like inkjet prints. Studying a photographer's work by flipping through the pages shows a depth that we just don't get from a tablet display or even a laptop screen. And I have...
08.01.2023
The Autofocus Mental Block - TDS Photo Podcast
How many times have you had the absolutely incorrect autofocus mode for the subject at hand? Chances are very good more than once. We're such funny creatures, we photographers. We'll double-check our exposure mode, make sure white balance is adjusted,...
07.25.2023
Why Take-and-Bake When You Can Eat Right Now? - TDS Photo Podcast
RAW files remind me of take-and-bake pizza. You have all the ingredients, but you don't get to eat a slice until you take it home, fire up the oven, and wait 40 minutes. Not exactly instant gratification. Jpegs, on the...
07.18.2023
Creativity Also Grows in the Garden - TDS Photo Podcast
Summer travel is fun. But if we limit our photography to a week or two of vacation, we're not going to add much to the image library. Fortunately, one of the best and infinitely entertaining photo destinations is often right...
07.11.2023
Capture One Pro Power Tips with Alex on RAW - TDS Photo Podcast
We may think we know the ins and outs of Capture One Pro, that is, until weâ€™re comparing notes with someone whoâ€™s a true expert. This week I interview Alex on RAW who taught me a bunch of stuff I...
07.04.2023
Photoshop's Generative Fill - AI for the Rest of Us - TDS Photo Podcast
In the current Photoshop beta, Adobe is featuring a new tool called Generative Fill. It taps their Firefly technology, a set of creative, generative AI models designed to be commercially safe. How does this all hang together, and in what...
06.27.2023
How ON1 Photo RAW Wrecked my Workflow - TDS Photography Podcast
I was doing just fine. Leaning on Capture One Pro for my big assignments and macOS Photos for iPhone snapshots. It wasn’t perfect, but comfortable. Then ON1 incorporated Photo Keyword AI into their latest Photo RAW release, and I made...
06.20.2023
The End of Keywording as We Know It - ON1 Keyword AI - TDS Photo Podcast
Very few photographers I know enjoy spending the time to add keywords to their photos. Quite honestly, it is the least enjoyable task in our craft. But all of that is changing as of today. ON1 Software just released Photo...
06.13.2023
Why Speciality Cameras Are Not GAS - And the Pentax Monochrome - TDS Photo Podcast
It was an overcast Sunday morning, and I had a couple hours for a photo shoot. I wanted something different today. Not landscape. No portraits. Different. I settled on visiting the Pacific Coast Air Museum right here in my own...
06.06.2023
The Roving Medium Format Photographer - TDS Photo Podcast
I love self assignments. And my latest one was a gem: road trip to Huntington Beach CA to cover the international reveal of the VW ID.Buzz North American model. In addition to the debut, there was an auto show featuring...
05.30.2023
Why I Love Graduations and a Review of the New XApp - TDS Photo Podcast
Photographers are witnesses to the good and bad of life. Since Iâ€™ve left the newspaper business, I photograph mostly good. And one of my favorite positives is documenting Junior College graduations. There is something very special about these people. And...
05.23.2023
Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone - TDS Photo Podcast
Being the creatures of habit that we are, it’s easy to stick with things we’re comfortable with. In the world of photography, that could mean landscapes only or “I’m really a Photoshop guy.” But what would happen if you stepped...
05.16.2023
Scouting for a Photo Shoot Is a Photo Shoot - TDS Photography Podcast
I've been exploring some of the most beautiful corners of Northern California in preparation for our Pt. Reyes Photography Workshop that begins this week. I love scouting missions. No pressure, no timeline, no expectations. Just looking for the best places...

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The Digital Story Photography Podcast episodes:

Nikon 28-400mm Lens Review - Does It Measure Up? - TDS Photography Podcast

Riding Shotgun to Sedona - TDS Photography Podcast

The Irresistible Roadtrip- TDS Photography Podcast

Finally, Fast Transfer from SD Card to Smartphone - TDS Photo Podcast

Getting Serious About Portable Power - TDS Photo Podcast

Photography's Most Powerful Teacher: Failure - TDS Photo Podcast

So Much Photography News This Week! - TDS Photo Podcast

Film Simulations - Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain - TDS Photo Podcast

Is Something Really Wrong, or Is It Me? Plus Photomator 3.1 - TDS Photography Podcast

How Do I Pick My Best Shot? (And the New Fujifilm X100VI) - TDS Photo Podcast

The Temptation of Cheap Third Party Lenses - TDS Photography Podcast

Documenting What Makes You, You - TDS Photography Podcast

A First Look at the OM System OM-1 Mark II - TDS Photo Podcast

5 Upcoming Photography Conferences to Consider - TDS Photo Podcast

Looking Back and More, Now 2024 - TDS Photo Podcast

The Elephant in the Room - Nikon Zf vs Olympus OM-1 - TDS Photo Podcast

All Dressed Up with Nowhere to Go - TDS Photography Podcast

The Fourth Ingredient in a Recipe for Success - TDS Photography Podcast

5 Photography Things I'm Thankful for in 2023- TDS Photo Podcast

Make It Better with Bare Bulb Flash - TDS Photography Podcast

The Reluctant Portrait and FindMySnap - TDS Photography Podcast

An Alternative to Black Friday Gifts - TDS Photography Podcast

Bad News Backup - TDS Photography Podcast

The 2024 TDS Workshop Season Plus Sony a9 III Global Shutter - Photo Podcast

How Lightroom Desktop Saved the Day - TDS Photography Podcast

Connecting a Camera to Your Smartphone - Has It Got Better? TDS Photo Podcast

A Scary Night Out with the Nikon Zf - TDS Photography Podcast

Nervous Before a Photo Shoot? Me Too - TDS Photography Podcast

Ride Shotgun on Photo Scouting Mission - TDS Photography Podcast

How to Go Carry-On Only for a 10-Day Photo Trip - TDS Photo Podcast

I Don't Care How Great the iPhone Is, I'm Never Selling My Camera - TDS Photo Podcast

2 New Cameras That You Should Know About - TDS Photo Podcast

Natural Diffusion - The Joy of Greenhouse Photography - TDS Photo Podcast

The Nik Collection Transformation is Complete - TDS Photo Podcast

When It's Bright, Pack Light - TDS Photo Podcast

Photomator Coming of Age - TDS Photo Podcast

What to Do with All of Those Old Family Photos? - TDS Photo Podcast

5 Photography Books that I Recommend - TDS Photo Podcast

The Autofocus Mental Block - TDS Photo Podcast

Why Take-and-Bake When You Can Eat Right Now? - TDS Photo Podcast

Creativity Also Grows in the Garden - TDS Photo Podcast

Capture One Pro Power Tips with Alex on RAW - TDS Photo Podcast

Photoshop's Generative Fill - AI for the Rest of Us - TDS Photo Podcast

How ON1 Photo RAW Wrecked my Workflow - TDS Photography Podcast

The End of Keywording as We Know It - ON1 Keyword AI - TDS Photo Podcast

Why Speciality Cameras Are Not GAS - And the Pentax Monochrome - TDS Photo Podcast

The Roving Medium Format Photographer - TDS Photo Podcast

Why I Love Graduations and a Review of the New XApp - TDS Photo Podcast

Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone - TDS Photo Podcast

Scouting for a Photo Shoot Is a Photo Shoot - TDS Photography Podcast