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Bryan Hansel is a Grand Marais, Minnesota based landscape photographer that was suggested by Behind the Shot viewer Robert Ferdinandt, who said:

"His work is fantastic and his instagram feed is a must follow for landscape lovers. One of the things I love about him are his shots in weather. I also live in northern MN and know just how cold it gets and when it's -20 degrees fahrenheit I will see him out shooting and it just inspires me to brave the cold and keep shooting."

I was sold by the first line, and the -20 degrees part just locked it in - I needed to talk to Bryan.

Saying Bryan is an award winning photographer doesn't seem to come close to describing him, or his work. With a career spanning over 25 years Bryan has had credits in National Geographic, Outdoor Photographer, Lake Superior Magazine, National Park Traveler, Ocean Paddler, Canoeroots, Adventure Kayak, Canoe and Kayak Magazine, Backpacker Magazine and more. I was surprised to find out that he opened his photography business as a Real Estate photographer, before moving towards fine-art landscapes, magazine work, portraits, and commercial work.

As an educator Bryan leads workshops that give his students access to some of the best, and often unknown, locations in the northland and across the nation.

His minimalistic approach to his composition leads to images with a strong impact, and again, he is taking many of these in extreme conditions.

Join landscape photographer Bryan Hansel and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discuss his beautiful image of a cold Minnesota sunrise.

Connect with Bryan

Personal: bryanhansel.com

Facebook: @Bryan.Hansel.Photography

Instagram: @bryanhansel

Twitter: @bryanhansel

Workshops: bryanhansel.com

Newsletter: bryanhansel.com

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James Neihouse is a name you need to know. A graduate of the Brooks Institute of Photography, James has done more in the field of photography and videography than I would guess anyone else you have met, ever, anywhere. I know what you're thinking, but nope.... I am not even close to kidding.

James is a member of The American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), and The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) – Cinematography Branch, along with numorous other organizations. My fave line item on James' resume is this one:

Director of Photography and Astronaut Training Manager for IMAX space productions.

James has trained more than 130 astronauts on 20 shuttle flights and 6 space station missions in the operation of the IMAX camera!

In fact, James has Camera operator, Assistant cameraman, and Lighting experience on more than 1,000 film and video projects, and is listed in IMDB as having 32 Cinematographer credits. He worked on the IMAX film Ocean, the first underwater film made in the format, and has since worked on more than 30 IMAX and other large format films. His first credit as director of photography was on the film The Eruption Of Mount St. Helens, which was the first IMAX film to be nominated for an Academy Award®. I am trying to not make this a multi-page bullet list, but the truth is that describing James Neihouse requires a clear explanation of experience - lots of experience. Check out his about page here, a resume here, and his awards and affiliations here. Better yet, here is a demo reel. Also, here is his IMDB page - wow!

As a photographer and educator James leads various workshops (https://www.jamesneihouse.com/workshops-2018) and is an in demand speaker. Coming up in early June 2018 James will lead his workshop to the Palouse, and as you can see from this episode it is a favorite spot for many photographers.

Join me on this episode of Behind the Shot as I take a look at landscape photography through the eyes of an award-winning cinematographer, Jame Neihouse.

Connect with James

Photography & Workshops: jamesneihouse.com

Cinematography: jamesneihouseasc.com

Facebook: 70mmDOP

Instagram: 70mmDP

Twitter: 70mmDP

Vimeo: the70mmdp

Workshops: jamesneihouse.com/workshops-2018

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Chris Smith is like very few other photographers I know. A high school physics teacher for 17 years, Chris left the security of that world to teach photography and run Out of Chicago full time.

Out of Chicago is one of the things that grew from Chris' photography blog, along with his book. In 2014 Out of Chicago held the first annual Out of Chicago Photography Conference, which has since grown to be the largest photography conference of its kind in the midwest, attracting photographers from around the world. Some of the best photographers, and more importantly photography educators, teach at Out of Chicago. People like Art Wolfe, Rick Sammon, Bryan Peterson, Valerie Jardin, Matt Kloskowski, Frederick Van Johnson, Elia Locardi, Thomas Leuthard, Bill Fortney, Tim Wallace, Julia Anna Gospodarou, Scott Bourne, Jimmy McIntyre, Lindsay Adler, Jen Rozenbaum to name a few. What is that group photo like?

Before you start thinking Chris is all Chicago all of the time, let me point out that Out of Chicago is much more than just the Out of Chicago Photography Conference. Leading workshops around the country, and the popular Out of Moab conference in Moab, Utah, Chris is an all around photography leader.

His book "The Photographer’s Guide to Chicago" covers 100 of the best locations in Chicago, and how to photograph them. The 1st Edition can be found on Amazon, and the updated 2nd edition is available on the Out of Chicago website.

Join photographer, educator, and businessman Chris Smith and me as we discuss the Out of Chicago conference, and his wonderful black & white image "Above the L", on this episode of Behind the Shot.

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Connect with Out of Chicago

Web: outofchicago.com

Blog: outofchicago.com/resources/blog

YouTube: @outofchicago

Facebook: @OutOfChicago

Podcast: iTunes

EBooks: outofchicago.com/resources/ebooks

Connect with Chris

Personal: csmithchicago.com

Facebook: @csmithchicago

Instagram: @csmithchicago

Twitter: @csmithchicago

Flickr: flickr.com/photos/65315936@N00

Book: Photographers Guide to Chicago - 100 of the Best Locations and How to Photograph Them

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James Popsys is a UK based photographer with a great sense of humor, and apparently a strong hate for Kale. On his own site he says "Making the ridiculous images you see on this site is what I love to do...". When was the last time you met a photographer that didn't take their own work way to seriously? Such a refreshing attitude, and so is his work.

His shots are born from the thoughts in his head, with nod to the contradictions and irony that exists in everyday life. While I was reading his "About Me" page I kept thinking of a Standup Comedian.

His images run the gamut from placing a sticker in an unusual place, to flipping what you know as "real" completely upside sown. There have only been a few occasions where I have lost track of time looking through a potential guest's portfolio in search of an image to discuss, and James is one of those.

Join Photographer and Composite Artist James Popsys and me as we discuss his image "Zone 334" - a wonderful combination of the London Underground in the wild. It's a ride on the Tube on this episode of Behind the Shot.

Connect with James

Personal: jamespopsys.com

Facebook: @JamesPopsysPhoto

Instagram: @jamespopsys

Twitter: @jamespopsys

YouTube: @jamespopsysphoto

James Online

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Erika Thornes is a San Diego based photographer that has found a niche in silhouette beach photography, as well as underwater, and event photography.

It is an unusual combo of genres to specialize in, but once you meet her, it makes sense. She finds joy in capturing life as it unfolds in with and under the water.

I think the first time I saw Erika's work was a few years ago on Google+... remember G+? Good times. I was immediately struck by the combination of rich colors, striking silhouettes, and stories. Her images make you feel like you were there, or at least wish you were. She makes images that her clients love, and that will still be hanging on the walls in 50 years.

Simply put, she creates work that sticks around, and as an educator she loves helping others do the same through her workshops.

Erika is an author at Lynda.com, has worked with Macphun, Photofocus, and Smugmug, and has been guest on many podcasts. Articles she has written for various outlets continue to inspire people to document their family stories in creative fun ways.

Join photographer Erika Thornes and me as we examine one of her most well know images to get a better sense of how she mastered the art photographing the silhouettes.

Connect with Erika

Personal: erikathornes.com

Facebook: @ethornes

Instagram: @erikathornes

Twitter: @ethornes

500px: @erikaruth

Google+: @ErikaThornes

YouTube: @ErikaThornes

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Last week in Las Vegas was WPPI 2018, and I had the chance to check out some new software, some new hardware, and to make some new friends. If you have never been to WPPI, it's a conference in Las Vegas focusing on Wedding & Portrait Photography. I usually try to avoid telling people that because the response is always something like "I don't do Weddings or Portraits". While it focuses on those two specialties, the conference and Expo offer something for virtually any photographer. I'm a concert photographer and yet I love WPPI.

If you have been before then the chances are you have seen some of the recent changes first hand. A few years ago WPPI called the MGM Grand home, but last year they moved to the Convention Center. While I have heard a few people say they like that venue, the majority didn't, and that's part of the reason I find WPPI so interesting. This is a big conference, but they are also listening to their attendees. This year they moved to the Mandalay Bay Events Center and it was - at least in my opinion - a great success. If you didn't go because you were not sure after the convention center show then you missed out on a great event. The Expo was big, open, and well lit. The isles were nice and wide - mostly, and the vendor selection was varied. The networking may be my fave part of any conference, and having the show at Mandalay Bay made that part so easy - everyone in one place.

While I was there I had the chance to look at a few things I wanted to share with you. The week started with a presentation from Skylum, formerly MacPhun, talking about the latest version of Luminar, and a new Digital Asset Manager (D.A.M) they will be releasing later this year. This is intriguing on many levels.

I also visited the Canon booth to chat about the new M50 mirrorless camera and 470EX‑AI Hot‑Shoe Flash. There are number of thoughts I have had about these two products since the announcement, and spoiler alert... my thoughts at the end were different from where I started.

Sigma was a big announcement in my opinion. They announce a number of their Sigma Art Series prime lens with a Sony Mount. For the Sony people out there this is huge. They also announced the new Sigma Art Series 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM, which could be a game changer in terms of a fantastic quality wide angle for as reasonable price.

One of my favorite booths this year was Spider Camera Holster. It's rare I see products so amazingly engineered, and the flexibility of their system is pretty amazing.

Join me on this special Behind the Shot WPPI Recap as I look back at the conference and Expo, and talk to a few of the key companies.

NOTE: The audio during the interviews is not what I had hoped for, and no question I would do it differently next time, but that showroom floor is crazy loud. Thank you to Canon, Sigma, and Spider Holster for coming on the show, and my apologies to my for the audio quality.

Kenna Klosterman is a Seattle-based travel photographer, tour leader, international MC and speaker, educator and say-hi-to-strangers gal. As I wrote that, it hit me that I may not being doing enough things in my life.

I first became aware of Kenna in the early days of CreativeLive, where she is the Host. I remember watching when Kenna, along with Susan Roderick, would take questions from Twitter, and I was one of those people asking a question. I still watch CreativeLive to this day, and I even remember the first course I bought from CreativeLive - a fantastic Zack Arias course (speaking of which, Zack.... I need you on Behind the Shot).

Somehow, along with everything else that she does, Kenna leads tours to wonderful destinations all over the world, including Cuba, Morocco, Tanzania, Kenya, Costa Rica and Bhutan.

She was the Field Producer for AdoramaTV’s original documentary series Through the Lens: Cuba. Her Cuba-only Instagram account ‘@cubaphoto' was named one of Ink361's '8 Beautiful Instagram Accounts to Discover Cuba', and she even recently curated an exhibit of 60 Cuban photographers at the University of Washington. She's been featured on Resource Travel, DPReview, AdoramaTV, and podcasts like The Candid Frame, The Angry Millennial, and The Visual Revolutionary.

Kenna’s personal vision is to enable change in the world through powerful imagery. Her travels have taken her to over 40 countries - the energy, friendliness and human connectivity of people she’s met and photographed around the world continue to inspire her.

Kenna is fantastic on camera, but with all the great photographers she works with at CreativeLive I fear people miss out on what a great photographer she is. Looking through her photos of Cuba is like going back in time. She doesn't just capture the images, but the culture.

If you are interested in joining Kenna on one of her upcoming Cuba tours, or her tours co-led with John Greengo to Tanzania & Kenya or Bhutan, be sure to check out the links below.

Kenna is also an instructor at WPPI 2018! Be sure to check out her session "Creating Authentic Portraits with Kenna Klosterman" on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM in the South Pacific Ballroom F - the Session Number is PW34.

Join Kenna and me as we discuss one of her Cuba images, and explore how to interact with, and get better images from, your subjects when traveling.

When I first saw Don Komarechka’s work I felt like I was seeing something special, something I had never seen before. I finally met Don on an episode on the parent TWiP podcast on 2016, and to hear him explain his process was amazing. Part photography, part science experiment. Then the hard part happened.... trying to explain what he photographs my friends. People actually didn’t believe me. Let me explain...

Don Komarechka is a nature, macro and landscape photographer located in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. From auroras to pollen, insects to infrared, much of Don’s photographic adventures reveal a deeper understanding of how the universe works. Exploring the world that we cannot see with our own eyes has been a common thread in Don’s career as a professional photographer. Always science-minded but never formally trained, Don uses photography as a way to explore and understand the world around him. Photographing something unusual or unknown is the perfect excuse to learn something new. Don’s work often pushes up against the technical limitations of modern camera equipment and the physical limitations of light itself.

So how could someone see his work and then still not believe it’s “real”? While he does photograph many different subjects, Don Komarechka photographs snowflakes, actually real snowflakes! I have lost a good chunk of my day before browsing his snowflake gallery. These images are breathtaking.

Join Don Komarechka and me as we dive deep into a world you can’t see with the naked eye. It’s extreme macro photography on this episode of Behind the Shot.

Connect with Don

Snowflake Portfolio: skycrystals.ca

Full Portfolio: donkom.ca

Workshops: donkom.ca/workshops

Facebook: @donkomphoto

Instagram: @donkomphoto

Twitter: @donkom

Flickr: @donkom

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Valérie Jardin is one of today's top Street Photographers, and that is saying a lot. The interest in this field is as strong as ever, and she has it covered from almost every angle. She is an author of multiple books, an educator, a workshop instructor, a popular blogger and speaker, and she hosts her own podcast, "Hit the Streets with Valérie Jardin".

As an educator Valérie continually shares her knowledge. Her workshops have taken participants to great cities in France, Australia, and the US. As a regular contributor to the popular Digital Photography School website she has helped many readers advance their craft, and as public speaker she has shared her experience and knowledge with attendees at such well known conferences at Photo Expo Plus and Out of Chicago.

When it comes to Street Photography there have been many famous artists. Henri Cartier-Bresson, Vivian Maier, and Robert Doisneau come to mind, but that field has produced some of the best overall photographers to ever hold a camera. Lucky for us photography fans, Street Photography is alive and well, and I am happy to say it is being represented by by some new greats like Valérie.

Join Valérie and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discuss the joy of Street Photography in general, as well as what makes a Street Photography photo great.

Connect with Valérie

Personal: valeriejardinphotography.com

Facebook: @valeriejardinphotography

Instagram: @valeriejardin

Podcast: Hit the Streets with Valérie Jardin

Workshops: valeriejardinphotography.com/worldwide

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I have been looking at this blog window for a half hour trying to figure out how to start it. It's not that Scott Kelby is difficult to describe mind you, it's that I want to write a book.

When I first started in photography I watched Scott's videos, read his blog posts - and those on his Guest Blog Wednesdays - and absorbed as much as I could from him. When I was able to do a guest blog post for Scott it was like a coming of age moment.

Scott Kelby is an icon in the photography world, at least to me he is. Yes, I do realized I used the word "Icon", and I mean it. If you are seriously into photography then you are most likely familiar with KelbyOne, the standard by which all online training is judged. Well, Scott puts the Kelby in KelbyOne. You may also be aware of the Annual Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk - the world's largest social photography event. Did I mention Photoworld, or Photoshop User Magazine? He is the force behind those as well. I know that I have made my point now, I know I have explained enough to back up my use of the word Icon, but I am still on a roll.

Along with being the Photoshop Guy he is, the educator and businessman that built a photography education business, he is also a popular live speaker at many events, including his own classes through the KelbyOne Live Seminars. There, now you see my point. Icon.

Let's move on to the real reason I wanted Scott on the Behind the Shot Podcast... my gosh he such a great photographer. I mean seriously, so many "educators" start to teach and stop creating, but not Scott. He is a creative person, and not just in photography by the way. Scott is an accomplished musician, playing guitar (what an amazing guitar collection he has), bass, drums, and piano. He is one of the few photographers that seemingly can photograph anything - Any. Thing.

Scott's portfolio includes sections for Fashion and Beauty, People, Travel, Sports, and Automotive, but his wedding shots are a bride's dream come true. Architecture, nails it. Anything he points his camera at seems to crop itself for him.

Please join Scott and me on this episode of the Behind the Shot Podcast as we discuss his approach to Fashion Photography, and some tips that can help you improve your craft, no matter what genre you photograph.

Connect with Scott

Personal: scottkelby.com

KelbyOne: members.kelbyone.com

KelbyOne Live: kelbyonelive.com

KelbyOne Insider: insider.kelbyone.com

Facebook (Personal): @SKelby

Facebook (Business): @KelbyOneOnline

Instagram (Personal): @scottkelby

Instagram (Business): @kelbyonepics

Twitter (Personal): @ScottKelby

Twitter (Business): @KelbyOne

YouTube (Personal): @scottkelby

YouTube (Business): @kelbymediagroup

Pinterest: @kelbyone

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