This Week in Photo (TWiP)

In this interview model, Riley Jade joins the podcast to share her experiences working as a popular international model posing for fashion, dance, and lifestyle. This interview focuses in on her love of the artistic nude, and how photographers can approach this genre safely and successfully.

About Riley Jade

Riley is a professional Australian freelance model. She has worked in the industry for over seven years; touring both nationally and internationally. She models in a wide variety of styles including fashion, dance, and lifestyle but her heart belongs to artistic nude modeling. She fell in love with this genre as it challenges her creatively, allows her to explore some beautiful parts of the world, work with lots of creative souls, embrace her love of dance and climb trees!

Download the "In Front of the Lens" ebook hereCheck out Riley's InstagramCheck out Riley's Linktree

In this interview, I speak with the marketing manager at Epson America, Dano Steinhardt about the evolution of ink-jet printing and how Epson has put the power of exhibition class printing in the hands of everyone.

http://www.epsonusa.com

We cover:

* Importance of printing* History of digital printing* What makes printing easier today* Editing tools* Epson’s printing solution

About Dano!

Dano Steinhardt, Marketing Manager, Epson USA

While known in the industry for his marketing roles, video production, and work in color science, many are unaware of Dano’s background as a photographer. Dano was fortunate to have studied under the legendary Warren King at Reseda High School in Los Angeles and was recognized for his photography when Scholastic Magazine awarded him the Grand Prize as the best high school photographer in North America. While still in high school Dano was assisting commercial photographers in Hollywood and that experience, combined with his work at Reseda, enabled him to graduate from Brooks Institute with honors at age 20.

Dano operated his own commercial photography studio in Chicago specializing in advertising photography for national clients. He then pursued opportunities on the business side of photography, first representing Kodak in the New York City Photo District then strategic marketing positions at Kodak’s headquarters, while also attending executive programs at leading business schools. In 2001 Dano joined Epson as its Professional Imaging Marketing Manager.

Drawing inspiration from many of the world’s best photographers with whom he has the honor to work with, Dano rediscovered his passion for photography. Taking the advice of his mentor Jay Maisel, “Carry the camera because it’s tough to take pictures without it” Dano carries his camera looking for the extraordinary in the ordinary Between Meetings.

For the first time ever, the creativity conference of the year is completely FREE! Adobe MAX is known as the event where creatives from all walks of life and all genres get together for a few days each year for some much-needed networking and creative recharging.

In this episode, I'm joined by Adobe's Engagement Product Manager Katrin Eismann and Brittany Mosquera, Adobe's Director of Event Strategy, Content, and Marketing. We discuss the changes MAX is undergoing this year, and how, in many ways, it might be the best MAX ever. If you're involved in the creative world, this looks to be an event you won't want to miss from any angle.

Register for free at: https://max.adobe.com

In this interview, I sit down with world-renowned child photographers, Regis and Kahran Bethencourt — husband and wife duo, and the imaginative forces behind CreativeSoul Photography.

The pair gained global recognition with their AfroArt series. The collection, which showcases the beauty and versatility of afro hair, was conceived as a way to empower kids of color around the world.

Regis and Kahran Bethencourt

The couple recently authored their upcoming coffee table book, “Glory” which brings to life past, present, and future visions of black culture. With more than eleven years of working with hundreds of children, families, and brands, they specialize in child and lifestyle photography while incorporating authentic visual storytelling.

Website: www.creativesoulphoto.comIG: www.instagram.com/creativesoulphotoFB: www.facebook.com/creativesoulphotoTwitter: www.twitter.com/csphoto_atl

In this interview I speak with wedding and destination photographer Rhett Marley about his professional wedding post-processing workflow based around the iPad. We discuss why he went this route, and what going mobile allows him to accomplish that wouldn't be possible if he was restricted to only using a desktop or even a laptop computer.

https://youtu.be/o9PfYujp5a0

About Rhett…

Rhett Marley is an award-winning wedding photographer based out of Charleston, SC.

Marley Photography, LLC began while he attended college at Charleston Southern University. He had taken courses on photography and had professional gear - which naturally made him the go-to guy for newly engaged classmates!

After hundreds of weddings, engagements, and events… a wife and three kids later, he say's he is truly honored to capture milestones in life that are never repeated again.

Connect with Rhett…

https://www.marleyphotography.nethttps://www.instagram.com/marleyphotographyschttps://www.charlestonfamilyportraits.comhttps://www.instagram.com/charlestonfamilyportraits

In this discussion, Final Cut Pro expert Chris Fenwick, Lead Editor, and CTO at SliceEditorial.com joins the show to discuss his challenges as a white editor trying to "correctly" render dark skin tones when post-processing and editing corporate video projects.

https://youtu.be/uxYUEd2RXeE

http://chrisfenwick.comhttp://www.sliceeditorial.com

From Chris' About Me Page:

Chris Fenwick

Back during my first attempt at college, I was spending all my time hanging out with my friend Ron Polito. Ron was cool because back in 1983 normal people could not actually afford a video camera. Ron however, worked full time as well as going to school full time. Ron had one of the very first RCA cameras with a VHS recorder you slung over your shoulder.

Ron and I attempted our first professional video job and actually pre-sold several copies of a school wide talent show. The problem was that we didn't understand video sync and it was a disaster. After returning all the money I realized I had a lot to learn... so I dropped out of school.

I was so stupid back then that I had no idea that there was such a thing as a "broadcast major". After trying to get into a school that had broadcasting classes and realizing that my first 3 years of college had obliterated the GPA I had attained in High School. I set out to find another way to learn about video.

Again, exercising my stupidity, I got a job selling TV's, I thought I would be "getting into television", boy was I wrong. But I was able to finally buy a video camera and be just like Rob Polito but soon realized that owning a camera meant almost nothing if you didn't have a way to edit what you've shot.

Back in the mid 80's video editing was in the stone ages and without about $500,000 in broadcast VTR's, timebase correctors and video switchers you couldn't even do a dissolve between two sources. Talk about frustrating. My solution was simple... avoid editing, go into live production.

From about 1986 till 1996 I immersed myself in live television, everything from local political and community television, corporate communications and live network sports. Although the live sports was fun, mostly because I could say, "I'm working on an A's game", or "I'm doing a Sacramento King's game tonight", I soon realized I was really bad at it. Why? Because I HATE SPORTS. I really do.

In 1996 technology had made it possible for mortal man to afford video editing equipment that matched and, in some cases, surpassed the $500,000 suites of the 80's. It was an exciting time if you could get over the stigma of using a personal computer to make television.

Since the mid 90's I've tried to bring a broadcasters sensibility to what originally was referred to as 'desktop video'. Today, we just call it video production.

George Varanakis is one of the forces behind The Portrait Masters LIVE 2020 conference. For the first time ever, the conference has gone online-only via Zoom. The conference kicks off this week (September 21, 2020), and George joins the podcast to discuss some of the changes and advantages of converting a wildly popular physical event into a fully virtual offering.

Check out The Portrait Masters LIVE 2020

https://youtu.be/zG-AePEg71I

In this chat, the fabulous Dixie Dixon joins the show to give a candid and revealing look at how she was able to build her business into a world-class, respected photography brand. We discuss the nuances of bidding large projects, marketing, and live on the set.

https://youtu.be/VNNBygYxRDQ

Dixie Dixon has always been inspired by the allure, magic, and unique challenge of creating fashion photography. as one of the sixteen original Nikon ambassadors in the United States, Dixie has spent the last decade bringing creative visions to life for brands, ad agencies, fashion/commercial clients as well as educating others about the latest cutting-edge photography techniques and technology.

Dixie Dixon

Texas born-and-bred, she has followed her passion around the world, shooting in locations such as Cannes, Toronto, Vancouver, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Brazil, Ibiza, and Barcelona. Most recently, she released her new book "Fashion and Lifestyle Photography”. from finding your vision to building your dream team, this book will provide you with the essential gear and know-how to capture the looks of the media world that leap off the page or screen.

Dixie brings a wildly positive energy to the set that creates a one-of-a-kind experience for her clients, inspires her dream team of colleagues, and earns the business of some of the most exclusive brands in the world.

https://www.dixiedixon.com

Educator and nature photographer Rob Knight shares some of his experiences in using the Gnarbox in the field.

GNARBOX 2.0 SSD is a rugged backup device for pro content creators who need to back up their files in the field. Its compact design and on-board backup features allow photographers to manage files without a laptop.

The device can be purchased with up to 1TB internal SSD and comes with an SD slot, two USB-C ports, and mobile apps designed to allow photographers to get a head start on ingestion steps before arriving home, or back at the studio.

https://youtu.be/vRlnRa_pZfk

About Rob Knight

Travel and Nature photographer Rob Knight has been a professional artist for nearly thirty years. He’s been a photographer for more than half of that time and an educator since 2010. Rob is an Olympus Educator, Tenba Visual Artist, and a GNARBOX Pro.

Rob is an Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop Lightroom, and he was a finalist for the National Association of Photoshop Professional’s “Photoshop Guru” award for photography in 2008 and 2009. Rob is best known for his destination photo workshops, his easy-going teaching style and his informative critiques.

Learn more about Gnarbox: http://www.gnarbox.comLearn more about Rob Knight: http://www.robknightphotography.com

I'm honored to have had the opportunity to sit down with photographic artist Matthew Jordan Smith. We discuss his storied career photographing portraits of some of the most iconic faces on the planet. And we also dive into one of his newest projects — an exciting new visual art form — debuting this month in Japan at the Kyoto Museum of Photography.

Matthew Jordan Smith is an American photographer known for his portraits of celebrities, actors and models. His photography sits in the Smithsonian National Museum of African-American History & Culture.

https://youtu.be/H1z1G1Ehgng

Matthew's "FLUID" photo exhibition:https://kyoto-muse.jp/exhibition/113476

Follow Matthew:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Matthew_JordanSInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthewjordansmithFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewjordansmithphotoWeb: https://www.matthewjordansmith.com