This Week in Photo (TWiP)

In this episode, I discuss "Artificially Intelligent Photography" with Skylum's Oleksandr Sausunko. We chat about where the art of photography may be going in the future with regard to the increasingly prevalent AI and computational photography capabilities showing up in modern photography software.

Who is Skylum Software?

Skylum Software are a team of professional photographers and software building experts.

They love capturing moments. And want to help others to create the most incredible images in less time. They have a goal to bring photographers around the world a worthy Adobe alternative.

Millions of people on Mac and PC already use Skylum software to make beautiful images.

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In this episode of TWiP, I'm joined by Martin Bailey and Joshua Fagans. We dive into the growing issue of online privacy, breaches, hacking and other perils of the online universe. We discuss some ways photographers can protect themselves, their data, and their precious images — prior to the next breach.

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In this episode of TWiP, I'm joined by legendary photographer and compositing artist Renee Robyn! Renee is a master of capturing images and world-building with Photoshop. She has created some of the most amazing images I've ever seen and she routinely travels the world capturing images, textures and training others mastering the art of bringing your vision to reality through the process of punishing pixels.

http://www.reneerobynphotography.com

Other Links:

Renee Robyn, Capture One Ambassador

SmugMug Films: Renee Robyn

The Eagle Huntress

Adobe Photoshop

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In this interview I sit down with Chris Gampat of The Phoblographer blog. Chris and I discuss the virtues and economics of third-party lenses versus OEM lenses. We dive into some of the issues surrounding using non-OEM lenses including warranty, weather-sealing as well as upgrading the firmware on these lenses. You’ll also find out what Chris carries around in HIS camera bag, and what his “desert island” lens is.

So, if you own or are considering purchasing a new lens for your camera kit give this insightful discussion a listen. I'm sure you'll take away some valuable information that may just save you some headaches, and maybe a few dollars in the future.

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Mitch Goldstone of ScanMyPhotos.com joins me to discuss the ins-and-outs of scanning in today's high-tech world. Is scanning still relevant? What is the state-of-the-art? And what are some pitfalls that you should be aware of when choosing a company to entrust your precious family archives to.

Mitch, leading ScanMyPhotos.com commercialized professionally digitizing photo and other imaging content and the company, headquartered in Irvine, CA has scanned 600 million pictures.

Here's a great piece on C|Net about ScanMyPhotos.

The company is passionate about preserving pictures so they are not ruined from natural disasters, as was profiled in this Weather Channel segment:

https://youtu.be/0p-09nLXULo

Get $25 off your first order just use the code "SAMEDAY"  when you check out!

What do you buy for the photographer who has EVERYTHING already? You’d be surprised at how you can surprise and delight the snapshooter in your life with just a few dollars. Or treat yourself to one or more of these fantastic goodies! The rules for the guests are simple, the gift idea MUST be related to photography and it must be available NOW.

Watch or listen to this episode to get some cool ideas from Resource Magazine's Alexandra Nikki and RGG EDU co-founder Gary Martin, then click through the links on the blog post to get your holiday shopping done early.

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* Lumix GX85 BUNDLE - GX85WK BUNDLE w/ 12-32mm + 45-150mm ($999) $499 - https://amzn.to/2Tw4C1J

* TWiP School INSANE Discount!  60% OFF on ENTIRE STORE! (Use the code: "BLACK")

* The 5 Day Deal RETURNS for Black Friday weekend! twip.pro/5DayDeal

ALEXANDRA:  Find all of Alex' deals on the RESOURCE MAGAZINE website.

* B&H Black Friday essentials: Go Pro

* The Mevo Plus camera lets you save $100 if you purchase the Mevo Plus. Alan also save $200 if you get the Mevo Plus Pro Bundle

* Datacolor Spyder 5 $50 off or Spider5 elite $100 off

GARY's RGG EDU Specials:  Head over to RGG EDU to get all the details.

* 50% OFF ALL Tutorials - Kate’s New Actions are just released

* $1800 Business Bundle free with any tutorial purchase

* Get up to 1000 entries in our $25,000 gear giveaway

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In this interview, Architectural Photographer Jim Doyle and I sit down to discuss the business side of Real Estate and Architectural photography. How do you build a business plan, stave off competition and incorporating and staying current with new technology?

Jim's Website: http://www.Apgs.net

Jim's Seminars: http://www.centerfordigitalarts.com

About Jim

Jim Doyle started his photography career after college in the early 70’s. The first years of his career were spent in the wedding and portrait business. In 1980 he left the photography business to work with his father in a family business responsible for and ended up running a company in Europe.  In 2000 Jim’s focus shifted back to photography and in 2001 Applied Photography was formed to supply high architectural quality photography at a reasonable price.

“my goal was to assist each of my clients in setting themselves apart from the competition by ‘creating high quality images that sell’.”

Over the years, Jim has gained a reputation for working closely with his clients to supply high quality photography for their marketing materials.

Some of his achievements include;

* 2008 to present – Instructor of Photography at Rancho Santiago College, Orange CA

* 2014 President of the Professional Photographer of California

* 2015 Masters Degree in Photography from PPA

* 2015 1st Place Grand Imaging Award from the International Image Competition

* Professional Photographers of America

Jim is a firm believer in the power of imagery and mentors other photographers through regular classes in the Art of Photography and Seeing & Photographing Architecture.

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In this interview, I sit down with Nigel Barker. Nigel is known for his involvement in America's Next Top Model and many other amazing projects. In this interview, we talk about one of his latest endeavors, managing creative direction behind a company called Mimeo.

Mimeo was the force behind Apple's book printing efforts and now they've re-tooled and have integrated with Apple Photos via an extension and are continuing to crush it for photographers looking for professionally printed books.

Mimeo Photos: https://www.mimeophotos.com

Discount code: MYCITYMP

Mimeo Photos App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mimeo-photos/id1282504627?mt=12

Mimeo My Cities Contest: https://www.mimeophotos.com/engb/my-city-contest/

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In this interview I sit down with wedding and portrait photographer Benjamin Edwards. Ben and I discuss not only his wedding and portrait work but also his “extracurricular” photographic endeavors and how he believes “story” is a key and missing component in many of today’s photography.

Ben's Website: http://www.benjaminedwardsphotography.com

Story+Light Workshops: https://www.benjaminedwardsphotography.com/storyandlight

About Benjamin Edwards

Benjamin Edwards is a wedding, portrait, and humanitarian photographer based out of Bend, Oregon. After commissioning Kevin Kubota to photograph he and his wife Lauren’s wedding in 2002, Benjamin saw the power of the photographic lens and knew he had found a passion.

Whether documenting a bride’s perfect day, the dangers of female genital mutilation in Uganda, or the crisis in the Congo, Benjamin relies on his Faith, caffeine, and love of his craft to ensure the image is captured.

Benjamin was featured in Photo District News magazine in Sept. 2009 as a “Photographer Making A Difference,” and won a Hollywood Film Festival award in 2009 for a short film he directed to raise awareness calling for the halt to conflict mining in the DRC.

In May of 2011, Benjamin was featured on Framed, an inspirational and educational web-based series for photographers. The episode revolved around Benjamin’s passions, fears and hope for his photography.

More recently, Benjamin has written the third edition of Nikon: Creative Lighting System Digital Field Guide for Wiley Publishing and has co-founded Workshops With Purpose, a workshop dedicated to teaching storytellers how to story-tell in an ethical way for NGO’s. Benjamin has also launched his own domestic workshops series, Story + Light.

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In this episode, we dive into the mechanics of operating a successful creative business. The mindset necessary to sustain the daily grind while also keeping your creative juices flowing. There are secret tools and techniques that people “in the know” use and deploy every day, and now their secrets will be YOUR secrets!

Clay Cook: http://www.claycookphotography.com

Giulio Sciorio: http://www.smallcamerabigpicture.com

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