The Image Doctors Talk Photography

A Casual Photography Workflow

As much as we enjoy being photography enthusiasts and the “craft” of photography, there are some times when you need to scale back to a more casual approach while still using a “real” camera. Whether it’s photographing friends and family, events or vacations, we’ll discuss how you can alter your workflow to make sharing easier and reduce post-processing time.

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Goodbye Olympus, Hello Nikon 24-200mm

This week, we discuss the recent announcement by Olympus to divest their camera business, plus the new features added to Adobe Lightroom Classic. Jason received a new Nikon 24-200mm for Z-mount, and Rick got the 10-20mm DX Nikkor to use with his Nikon Z50.

Nikon Ambassador Ron Magill

Photo courtesy Nikon/ Joe McNally

This week, we had the special opportunity to interview Nikon Ambassador Ron Magill, who is also the Director of Communications for Zoo Miami. During his 40 year career, Ron has become a proficient photographer as well as a spokesman for animal conservation world-wide. We discussed the role of photography in wildlife conservation, as well as tips for how to photograph wildlife at your local zoo. The Ron Magill Endowment has raised nearly $2 million to fund international wildlife conservation programs.

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That was then, this is now: old “rules” gone bad

This week, Jason & Rick are back with a look at digital photography advice that might have been relevant in the past, but no longer. If you’re still setting your white balance to “cloudy” or “zooming with your feet,” this episode is for you! Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImageDoctors

Sensor formats & resolution

This week, Rick and Jason discuss the importance of sensor size and resolution on image quality, including compact/phone cameras through medium format sensor sizes. Depending on the kind of photography that you do and where you choose to share it, resolution isn’t as important as you might think. We also discuss the relative merits of camera systems that use different sensor sizes, and how they may impact the way you capture images.

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Photographing Urban Decay

Old or abandoned buildings in various states of decay are some of our favorite creative subjects to photograph. In this week’s show, we talk about how to get creative and (safely) photograph urban decay and other old buildings, including composition and post-processing ideas.

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Geo-tagging your photos

This week, Jason and Rick discuss the how and why of adding GPS data to your photos (geotagging). You can use an GPS adapter on your camera, or use track-logging apps on your smartphone to help you put GPS coordinates onto your images.

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How much retouching is acceptable?

This week, we are talking retouching. Yes, every digital image must be processed, but how much manipulation is okay? From simple cloning of object to compositing and sky replacement, we discuss the (sometimes) controversial topic of image retouching and enhancement.

If you’re interested in sky replacement, the best tool we’ve found so far is Luminar from Skylum Software. It does an exceptional job of auto-masking your images and replacing skies.

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Sharing and Preserving Your Digital Photos

If you’re like us, you probably have hundreds, if not thousands of digital images stored on your computer. Have you ever wondered how those files can be shared and preserved with family or friends? This week, we look into some ways for you to make sure your best photos (and family photos) are preserved for the future. Whether it’s creating a slide show, or even a printed photo book, we take a look at the important things to consider for preserving your images.

Simple tricks for improving your shots

Have you ever struggled to get “good” photos from a particular location or event? Sometimes, it can be hard to come away with a photography that doesn’t feel like a snapshot. Here are some of our tips for getting better photos in the field and working with images in post-processing.

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