The Maximalist

Find out this week what Photokina announcements have gotten the Maximalist crew's hearts aflutter. They nerd out on sensors and we learn more about Russell's short-lived love/hate relationship with the the Fuji X-Pro 2 and Joseph does 2-3x better work because of his new Canon 5D Mark IV.

Hosts Russell Edwards - http://www.RussLevi.com Duy Ho - http://www.duyhophotography.com Joseph Tan - http://www.JandALight.com

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News & Stuff

• Sigma Announces 12-24mm f/4, 85mm f1.4, and 500 f/4 lenses
• Fuji Announces the GFX 50S Compact Medium Format Camera

Shownotes

• Depth of Field/Lens/Sensor Size Simulator
• Sensor Size Comparisons
• Fuji X-Pro 2
• Fuji XT-2
• Fuji X100T fixed lens camera
• Fujifilm Emulation modes in Fuji Cameras
• Canon iTR Focus
• Nikon 3D Focus Tracking
• Pabst Blue Ribbon

This week on the Maximalist Podcast, the fellas delve deeper into files of the not-so-mysterious Canon 5D Mark IV, give their photo nerd thoughts on the iPhone 7's photography merits, and giggle about using MIDI controllers to make magic in Lightroom and more recent acquisitions!

Hosts Russell Edwards - http://www.RussLevi.com Duy Ho - http://www.duyhophotography.com Joseph Tan - http://www.JandALight.com

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News & Stuff

• Apple announces the iPhone 7
• 5D Mark IV Released/Reviewed
  • Hilarious and/or painful practical review of Dual Pixel Raw by Tony Northrup
  • FroKnowsFotof Sample RAW files

New Gear & Stuff

• Russell:
  • MIDI2LR + Behringer BCF-2000 - MIDI Controllers in Lightroom!
    • Slight less expensive MIDI controller pick if you love knobs: Behringer BCR-2000
    • Russell's video demo of his sweet motorized faders:
      • https://youtu.be/zH-yLXpvOiw
• Joseph:
  • Behringer XTouch Mini MIDI Controller
    • Another MIDI-->Lightroom plugin that is built especially for the Xtouch Mini: pFixer
    • Video demo of encoder knobs:
      • https://youtu.be/5KrSEa0RQw8
  • Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master
  • Canon 135mm f/2L
    • Brenizer Panorama by Joseph on the 135L:
      • https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8020/29067358844_7d064b536a_k.jpg
• Duy:
  • Nikon 105mm f/1.4E
  • Duy's Nikon 105mm f/1.4E Sample Gallery

Shownotes:

• "YUTES"
• Super refined physical Lightroom control hardware/software package: Palette
• Jerry O'Connell in Sliders
• Jerry O'Connell in Stand by Me

Wherein our fearless (but lately, absent) hosts tackle the giant/continent shifting incremental improvements to the newly announced Canon 5D Mark IV, and we make googly eyes at news of the Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED. The gang dishes about what they look for in second photographers, where to find opportunities to be a second photographer or assistant, and how to land those jobs. All this and more, so get to downloadin'!

Hosts Russell Edwards - http://www.RussLevi.com Duy Ho - http://www.duyhophotography.com Joseph Tan - http://www.JandALight.com

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News & Stuff

• Canon 5D MkIV Leaks
  • Dual Pixel Tech
• Samyang FE 14mm f2.8
• Nikon 105 1.4

Discussions & Stuff: Second Photographers/Assistants

• Facebook pages for getting/listing 2nd photographer jobs:
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/SecondShooterSource/
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondshooters2/
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/norcalsecondshooters/
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/709720349075123/
• Duy's mentorship program: http://duyhophotography.com/apply/

This week we learn about some new gear releases at WPPI (spoiler alter: Sigma!!!) and with the wedding season looming a rundown of some great ideas for how to book more weddings. Special Guest: A VAMPIRE!!!

Russell Edwards, Joseph Tan, & special guest Alexandrina Owens

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News & Stuff:

• Tamron 85mm f/1.8 VC ($750)
• Sigma 50-100mm F1.8
• Sigma SD Quattro Interchangable Lens Camera
• Sony Wireless Flash System

Discussion & Stuff: Growing a Business

• http://www.TheKnot.com
• http://www.weddingwire.com

Shownotes:

• Transylvania

Our Sites:

• http://www.AlexandrinaOwens.com - Alexandrina's site
• http://www.JandALight.com - Joseph's site
• http://www.RussLevi.com - Russell's site

The boys take a hard hitting look at the new Sony G Master lenses, Sony A6300, and Canon 1D X II. And if that wasn’t enough they take an even harder hittinger look at some well known photography workshops. If you’ve been wondering about the lack of exclamation points at “Heck Yeah Photo Camp” or whether the low protein gruel at “Foundation” was any good you’ll want to open up your listening holes for this week’s Maximalist.

Russell Edwards, Duy Ho, Joseph Tan / Live "studio" audience!

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News & Stuff:

• Sony G Master FE Mount Lenses
• Sony a6300 APS-C Mirrorless Camera
• Canon 1dx II
• Foundation First/Foundation Workshop 2017 Dates Announced

Discussion & Stuff: Workshops

• Heck Yeah Photocamp
  • Sean Flanigan
  • Benj Haisch
  • Ben Sasso
  • Sam Hurd
  • Jonas Peterson
  • Gabe McClintock
  • Ben Chrisman
  • Russell's Shot during the shoot section:
  • Russell's handheld nightshot on the Sony A7RII:
• Foundation Workshops
  • Duy's recap of his experience

Shownotes:

• My Little Pony

Our Sites:

• http://www.RussLevi.com - Russell’s site
• http://www.DuyHoPhotography.com - Duy’s site
• http://www.JandAlight.com - Joseph’s site

On this week's installment the gang talks about new additions to Fuji's camera line, Nikon’s new flagship FX and DX bodies, a little world travel and all the beautiful [Richard] gear that it entailed. Also included, Duy realizes a dream he’s had since last August and the conclusion of Joseph’s Macro lens saga. Gather ‘round for the first Maximalist Podcast of 2016, y’all.

Russell Edwards, Duy Ho, Joseph Tan / Live "studio" audience!

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News & Stuff:

• New Fuji Cameras:
  • X70
  • Xpro2
  • X-E2s
• New Nikon Stuff:
  • Nikon D5
  • Nikon D500
  • SB-5000 Speedlite

Discussion & Stuff: Travels

• A sample of Russell's travel photos (more here)!:
  • RussellTravelPhoto01
  • RussellTravelPhoto02
  • RussellTravelPhoto03
• A sample of Duy's travel photos:
  • DuyTravelPhoto01
  • DuyTravelPhoto02
  • DuyTravelPhoto03

New Gear & Stuff:

• Russell:
  • ThinkTank Mindshift Bag
  • Microsoft Surface 3
• Duy:
  • Zeiss 85mm f/1.8 Batis
• Joseph:
  • Sony A7rII
  • Sony FE 90mm f/2.8 G OSS Macro
  • Sony/Zeiss FE 35mm f/2.8
  • 2016 Subaru Forester XT

Shownotes:

• ThinkTank Mindshift Camera Backpack
• Phase One XF System - 100Mpxl Medium Format Cameras
• Hakuba PSTC400 Lightstand Bag
• Giant automotive softbox
• McConaughey

Our Sites:

• http://www.RussLevi.com - Russell’s site
• http://www.DuyHoPhotography.com - Duy’s site
• http://www.JandAlight.com - Joseph’s site

On this week’s installment of the Maximalist the boys wax nostalgic. In the least technical episode to date, you’ll hear some thought provoking commentary on the latest in gear news, and Joseph, Russell, + Duy spilling the beans on their humble beginnings. If you want you want to hear some puns/approaches to breaking into the wedding biz you’ll want to listen close young Padawan.

Hosts/Guest(s)

Russell Edwards, Duy Ho, Joseph Tan / “studio” audience

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News & Stuff

• Leica SL 24mpxl, Full-Frame, Interchangable Lens Camera
• A Bevy of Sigma Lens Rumors for 2016
• Canon has developed a Foveon-like 120Mpxl sensor?
• Canon is supposedly testing 3rd party sensors
• Yongnuo YN-660 Announced - 603/605 compatible flash

Life & Stuff: First Times

• Fred Miranda Wedding Photographer Forum
• Joseph's first and then latest engagement sessions
• Joseph & April's First Wedding!!!
  • 1st wedding - April on the speedlight
  • 1st wedding - You can actually make out the octobox in this one (600Ws!)
  • Godox ES600P - Joseph's "Pack & Head" strobe that he tried to walk around with all wedding day
• First off...don't judge! The photos on the left are all from Russell's first "pro" shoots in 2009. Russell's early work attempted to replicate what he saw coming out of Seattle and Tacoma, Washington at the time. Photographers like Benj Haish, Sergio Mottola, and Sean Flanigan were innovative in the mid-naughts. Using Tilt-Shift lenses for portraits, attempting digital film emulation, and completely breaking traditional compositional rules. In these early days of Russell's photography career he lacked a strong technical knowledge of gear and image processing (it shows) and experience at working with people. His pun skills were also pretty weak. The photos on the right are attempts at pairing Russell's more recent work to illustrate both the influence of the beginnings and establishing the importance of experience (and of course gear!!!).
• This photo is one that Duy delivered to his friends after their wedding he attended as a guest. It was after this that he thought it might be possible to make a little bit of extra cash on the side shooting weddings for people who couldn't afford experienced pros. This B-list guest photo turned out to be the catalyst that would spark a passionate hobby onto a transformative path into a new career. He just didn't realize it at the time.
  • The photos on the left are of Duy's first engagement shoot and then a couple from his first wedding. At the time, Duy just browsed generic wedding photographers who were on the more documentary side of things. Not particularly influenced by specific photographers, he set out to try to just do a passable job. It wasn't until after the wedding that he'd discover the likes of wedding superstars like Anna Kuperberg, Ben Chrisman and Fer Juaristi--all of whom continue to inspire him today. The photos on the right represent some of his latest "equivalent" photos which evolved after he finally understood moments, lighting, and composition. And of course becoming a Maximalist Photographer with too much stuff. Aw, who are we kidding, there's no such thing as too much stuff. More is more.

Shownotes

• Raven's Revenge Mega Tub
• http://www.russlevi.com - Russell’s site
• http://www.jandalight.com - Joseph’s site
• http://www.duyhophotography.com - Duy’s site

This week the guys treat their studio audience to some tales of their photographic workflows and lots of software goodies. Along the way, they learn us a thing-or-two on anti-aliasing and make a deep dive into the snack habits of a 90's tween. You won’t want to miss a minute good of natured jabs and punning out with The Maximalist.

Hosts/Guest(s)

Russell Edwards, Duy Ho, Joseph Tan / “studio” audience

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• Artoo Mini - Sony RX1R II Announced
• Sony A7RII in the White House
• Sony Uncompressed RAW Update
• 3 new Nikon Lenses announced
• AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm ƒ/2.8-4E ED VR
• AF-S Nikkor 500mm ƒ/4E ED VR
• AF-S Nikkor 600mm ƒ/4E ED VR
• Sigma 20mm 1.4 Art
• The Lightroom CC 2015.2 Crash Bug Fix
• crash bug
• Lightroom’s Old Import System is Coming Back After Outcry From Photographers

• Products Mentioned
  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
  • Camera Bits, Inc. Photomechanic
  • JPEGMini
  • video game controller culling
    • BONUS: DJ MIDI Controller turned Lightroom companion
  • Online Galleries/Client Delivery
    • PixieSet
    • SmugMug
    • ZenFolio

New Gear & Stuff

• Russell:
  • 1byone O00QL-0041 Mini Fog Machine 400-Watt with Wired Remote Control
  • Apple iMac with 27" 5k Display

• Joseph:
  • Sigma 150mm Macro f2.8 EX DG OS HSM for Canon (borrowed!)

• Duy:
  • Parting ways with the Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G
    • Nikon 35mm f/1.8G vs. Sigma 35mm f/1.4 ART (InTheMistPhoto.com)
    • Opening Night Star WARS Tickets!

• Moiree galore!
• Joseph's moiree-y dress shot (from Joseph’s Canon 6D, which actually has an anti-aliasing filter)
• Russell's Light Blaster GoBo use (no fog machine...yet)
• Bon Iver
• Karl the Fog Twitter
• Growing Pains
• Kirk Cameron
• Ravensblood (actually, Raven’s Revenge?)
• Canon 35mm f/2 IS
• Canon 35mm f/1.4L II
• Sphero BB-8 vs. Target BB-8
• http://www.russlevi.com - Russell’s site
• http://www.jandalight.com - Joseph’s site
• http://www.duyhophotography.com - Duy’s site

This installment of the Maximalist was recorded in front of a live studio audience. Join the “cool kids” as they discuss navigating the murky terrain of off-camera lighting, 90’s tween culture, the rise and fall of Detroit Rock City, run a cost-benefit analysis on one-trick ponies, and more!!!

Russell Edwards, Duy Ho, Joseph Tan / Live "studio" audience!

Gear/Photo News Items

• Lightroom 2015.2 , power user issues?
• YN-685 Released - 622/560 crossover flash
• Canon Noct

New Gear!

• Joseph: Amazon Basics NiMH AA 16-pack
• Duy: Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS lens, YN-622N TTL triggers w/ AF assist light, Nikon 24mm f/1.8G Auto Focus-S Nikkor lens
• Russell: Neewer MK320 TTL Flash w/ LED for Sony (Ninja Turtle ringshot), Westcott Luna Grip Kit

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Shownotes:

• Duy’s/Russell’s Current Flash System:
• Yongnuo YN-560IV Speedlite w/ integrated YN-602/603 compatibile Tx/Rx functionality
• Yongnuo YN-560TX flash controller
• Yongnuo TN-622N TTL/HSS capable triggers (used only as AF assist light)
• Duy’s Prior, Hoffer-derived Flash System:
• Phottix Stratos II Manual Trigger w/ group control
• Godox/Neewer/Cheetah V850 Li-ion powered manual speedlight (off camera)
• remote power controller dongle set for V850
• Godox/Neewer/Cheetah V860N Li-ion powered TTL speedlight (on camera)
• Canon Speedlite 600EX-RT (Yongnuo equivalent: YN-600EX-RT)
• Magmod
• Demographic information about Detroit, MI
• Detroit Theater turned parking garage
• Decay of Urban Detroit (Time Magazine Photographic Editorial)
• Henry Ford Museum
• Computer Museum, Mountain View, CA
• SNICK
• Roundhouse
• Are You Afraid of the Dark
• Canon’s ISO 4,000,000 video camera prototype
• Metal Gear Solid 4 PS3 Cover that inspired Joseph to habitually crop too closely
• Twitch.tv
• Ninja Turtle Ringshot lit w/ MK320 TTL Flash for Sony:
  • https://farm1.staticflickr.com/571/22159180076_2ba6074dcb.jpg

• Duy having fun with this new Yongnuo YN-560IV's:
  • https://farm1.staticflickr.com/717/21998473139_19ebaf831a.jpg

  • https://farm1.staticflickr.com/730/22195609041_fa6fe35225.jpg

Our Sites:

• http://www.RussLevi.com - Russell’s site
• http://www.DuyHoPhotography.com - Duy’s site
• http://www.JandAlight.com - Joseph’s site

Have you been lying awake at night asking yourself endless questions since Sony released their new “game changing”-mirrorless-megapixel-behemoth? Questions such as: What do three photographers whom I’ve never heard of think about this tiny new razzle-dazzle photo box? Or why don’t people reference the movie Ghost as frequently anymore? And is white wine any good?

You’re in luck – because you’ll sleep easy after we answer these deep burning questions on the first edition of THE MAXIMALIST. And yes, we are aware that the last sentence suggests that you’ll find the show very boring. We’re intentionally leaving that vague to add some spice to our relationship. Did it work?

Russell Edwards, Duy Ho, Joseph Tan/None

• The Maximalist Podcast inaugural episode
• Sony a7RII in the real world
• Fresh Gear
  • Joseph: 2.5Ghz 15” Retina Macbook Pro
  • Russell: Sony FE 16-35mm F/2.8 OSS, Pinot Grigio
  • Duy: Nikon 24mm f/1.8G, Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS, Yongnuo 560-IV x4!!!
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• http://www.RussLevi.com - Russell’s site
• http://www.JandAlight.com - Joseph’s site
• http://www.DuyHoPhotography.com - Duy’s site
• Ashton shilling for Nikon
• Holdfast Moneymaker
• Sony a7RII specs
• Jay Leno
• SWAYZE.