This Week in Photo (TWiP)

Silicon Valley based photographer Shiva Sharifi is addressing a much neglected segment of photography education with her workshops. Not only does she teach technique, and coach photographers on PROPER ways to communicate and successfully interact with models. Her workshops are driven towards cultivating a vision to capture and providing you with the building blocks towards creating your own successful projects. Being a former model, and also being trained in marketing techniques, Shiva is uniquely qualified to talk the talk — whilst walking the walk.

In her own words…

I wanted to be a photographer ever since I was a young child sitting cross legged on the floor pinned to the amazing images on my TV screen produced by such wildlife shows as “Nature” and “National Geographic” on the local PBS station. I was so eager holding my first film camera when I was 18 years old, snapping pictures and trying out different things. I transitioned into digital around 2003, which was about the same time as most others. Since then I have developed my style, cultivated a career and watched some interesting transitions in the industry over the last two decades.

The last 18 years has been a very long and arduous discovery into my photography art and path. Over the years I have developed strong skill sets based within the model photography genre. I also produce work in other fields of photography to diversify my eye and pursue other passions, whether just for the love of it or to provide amazing content results for my clients.

My current path with photography is primarily geared towards two things at this time. One, to encourage and coach those that are just finding their vision within this industry and helping their talents to blossom. Two, I am working to refocus my own personal projects with a new voice in fine art photography with a sort of blend of photojournalism. We will just have to see where these ideas take me and what types of adventures or partnerships will be discovered from this intention. Thank you for your interest in my work.

Follow Shiva…

Website: http://www.allshiva.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allshiva/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allshivasharifi/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/allshivasharifi

Model Mayhem: https://www.modelmayhem.com/allshiva

Booking or inquires: [email protected]

Group shoot events and coaching sessions:

Considering Adobe’s announcement about bringing Photoshop to the iPad, is mobile now a viable platform for PROFESSIONAL work? And should it be?

Secondly, we’ll be discuss the controversy around copyright and the recent ruling against Russell Brammer where the court ruled that photos lifted from his Flickr account were could be used without compensation under the “Fair Use” law.

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

Connect with Craig Colvin: http://www.craigcolvinphotography.com

Join Frederick at f64Live!: http://www.f64live.com

Links mentioned:

Craig Colvin:

* UTAdventure.com

* https://www.pixsy.com/

* https://www.tineye.com/

Giulio Sciorio:

* LumaFusion

Frederick Van Johnson:

* F64Live.com |  10% discount  Code: F64AUG10

Watermarking advice from attorney Carolyn E. Wright

Always good to put a watermark on your photos for many reasons (with copyright notice is even better).

* Eliminates possible DMCA safe harbor protection of infringer https://www.photoattorney.com/reason-post-watermarks-photos/

* DMCA claims for removal of CMI when infringing (You don’t have to have registered your photo in advance to recover under this statute.) https://www.photoattorney.com/watermarks-can-be-music-to-your-ears/

* Stopping innocent infringement defense (one way to avoid the infringer’s innocent infringement defense completely is to include a copyright notice with your photos.

* When you post your copyright notice with your images, then the infringer cannot claim that the infringement was innocent.) https://www.photoattorney.com/stopping-the-innocent-infringement-defense/

* Because it serves as a reminder that the work is protected or because the notice interferes with the use of the work when it is part of the photo.

* A court is more likely to find that the infringement was willful when a copyright notice is posted with the photo, supporting maximum award of infringement damages.

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In this interview I have the pleasure of sitting down in Puerto Rico with commercial photographer Josh Rossi. Not only is Josh a talented photographer, but he’s also involved in charitable projects, viral marketing campaigns as well as software development. In many ways, Josh represents the “state-of-the-art” of today’s Photopreneur. Talent, drive and focus has helped him generate campaigns that get over 400 million views — each!

Connect with Josh:

Website: http://www.JoshRossi.com

Facebook: @joshrossiphoto

Twitter: @joshrossiphoto

Instagram: @joshrossiphoto

The Full Time Photographer: http://www.fulltimephotographer.com

Josh’s work can be seen on:

Forbes, Good Morning America, People Magazine, Billboard, Teen Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, Inside Edition, The Weather Channel, USA Today, Business Insider, Luerzer’s Archive 200 Best Digital Artists Worldwide 2014-2015, Buzzfeed, Gizmodo, Times Square, Ad Week, MSN NOW, Yahoo and Mashable.

Josh’s client list:

Adobe, Acura, LG, Nickelodeon, D.C. Comics, Champion USA, Xerox, Wacom, Mt Dew, Laura Pausini, Daymond John, Glenn Beck, Ray Fisher, Lindsey Stirling, SurfAir Airlines, Advanced Photoshop Magazine, Twinlab, The Color Run and Make A Wish Foundation.

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Please help support TWiP by donating to the network on Patreon. Running a podcast network is not cheap, free or easy! It requires a ton of effort and commitment. Even the smallest donations help us keep things afloat.

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TWiP is one of the longest running and most respected photography podcast brand and networks in the world. Subscribe to our podcast, or our YouTube channel to stay entertained, inspired and educated about all things photography.

+ TWiP PRO SCHOOL – http://www.twipschool.com

Continue your learning experience at the TWiP PRO School! We’ve got loads of “instant access” digital courses available for you to dive into NOW. Many courses are taught by some of your favorite TWiP personalities!

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Meet and interact with some of the TWiP hosts, get to know your fellow TWiP PRO community members, and learn how to take your photography to the next level. Everyone is welcome — all skill-levels, camera types, and photographic interests.

TWiP ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/thisweekinphoto

• Facebook Group –

In this interview I chat with the always colorful and highly knowledgable Levi Sim. Levi is the perfect person to discuss the concept of personal projects with — he has been working on his Steve Jobs series for several years now, and has captured over 2,000 portraits in that signature style. Levi and I discuss the differences between personal projects and story telling with your photography, and more. Close to the end of the interview Levi shares his latest passion… hunting!

Connect with Levi: https://www.levisim.com

HELP SUPPORT TWIP!

+ PATREON – https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinphoto

Please help support TWiP by donating to the network on Patreon. Running a podcast network is not cheap, free or easy! It requires a ton of effort and commitment. Even the smallest donations help us keep things afloat.

+ TWIP PRO – http://www.twippro.com

If you enjoyed this video, please join our community at http://www.twippro.com – you can support TWiP while continuing the photography conversation. Join the mixer with like-minded photographers, while helping keep us on the air!

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MORE ABOUT TWiP…

+ THIS WEEK IN PHOTO – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com

TWiP is one of the longest running and most respected photography podcast brand and networks in the world. Subscribe to our podcast, or our YouTube channel to stay entertained, inspired and educated about all things photography.

+ TWiP PRO SCHOOL – http://www.twipschool.com

Continue your learning experience at the TWiP PRO School! We’ve got loads of “instant access” digital courses available for you to dive into NOW. Many courses are taught by some of your favorite TWiP personalities!

+ TWiP MEETUPS – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com/meetups

Meet and interact with some of the TWiP hosts, get to know your fellow TWiP PRO community members, and learn how to take your photography to the next level. Everyone is welcome — all skill-levels, camera types, and photographic interests.

TWiP ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/thisweekinphoto

• Facebook Group – http://www.facebook.com/thisweekinphotography

• YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/thisweekinphoto

• Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/thisweekinphoto

In this fun inteview I sit down at The Gallery Inn in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico with RGGEDU co-founders Rob Grimm and Gary Martin. We discuss their production philosophy, and positioning with regard to the monumental task of reinventing the concept of online education.

RGGEDU produces cinematic-quality training tutorials with world-class photographers. Check them out at RGGEDU.com

Also, check out the awesome RGGEDU Photography Podcast!

And the RGGEDU Community on Facebook.

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+ PATREON – https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinphoto

Please help support TWiP by donating to the network on Patreon. Running a podcast network is not cheap, free or easy! It requires a ton of effort and commitment. Even the smallest donations help us keep things afloat.

+ TWIP PRO – http://www.twippro.com

If you enjoyed this video, please join our community at http://www.twippro.com – you can support TWiP while continuing the photography conversation. Join the mixer with like-minded photographers, while helping keep us on the air!

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MORE ABOUT TWiP…

+ THIS WEEK IN PHOTO – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com

TWiP is one of the longest running and most respected photography podcast brand and networks in the world. Subscribe to our podcast, or our YouTube channel to stay entertained, inspired and educated about all things photography.

+ TWiP PRO SCHOOL – http://www.twipschool.com

Continue your learning experience at the TWiP PRO School! We’ve got loads of “instant access” digital courses available for you to dive into NOW. Many courses are taught by some of your favorite TWiP personalities!

+ TWiP MEETUPS – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com/meetups

Meet and interact with some of the TWiP hosts, get to know your fellow TWiP PRO community members, and learn how to take your photography to the next level. Everyone is welcome — all skill-levels, camera types, and photographic interests.

TWiP ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/thisweekinphoto

• Facebook Group – http://www.facebook.com/thisweekinphotography

• YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/thisweekinphoto

• Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/thisweekinphoto

In this video we dive into the reality of editing HD and UHD video on the iPhone or iPad. Is it possible? Have the hardware, operating system and software evolved to the point where mobile editing has become a serious workflow alternative? Imagine the possibilities! Enter LumaFusion!

I’m joined by LumaTouch co-founders, Terri Morgan and Chris Demiris. They’re the folks behind LumaFusion – the award winning iOS based non-linear video editing app join me to discuss the possibilities of pro level video editing, using mobile-based tools.

LumaTouch is an innovative company dedicated to creating professional mobile video editing, audio and effects products including LumaFusion and LumaFX.

Over the last year and a half, LumaTouch’s flagship product LumaFusion has captured the hearts of mobile journalism professionals as the “go-to product” for mobile video editing, titling, audio mixing, color correction and finishing of high quality news segments while in the field.

As the first truly professional video and effects editor for mobile, LumaFusion has also been acclaimed by independent and experimental filmmakers, music video artists and corporate producers as a trusted solution for creative video editing and effects, rivaling the features and exceeding the usability of more expensive desktop editors like FCPX and Adobe Premiere.

LumaFusion and LumaFX, a single clip effects editor, are available in the Apple App Store.

http://www.lumatouch.com

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lumafusion/id1062022008

https://twitter.com/lumatouch

HELP SUPPORT TWIP!

+ PATREON – https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinphoto

Please help support TWiP by donating to the network on Patreon. Running a podcast network is not cheap, free or easy! It requires a ton of effort and commitment. Even the smallest donations help us keep things afloat.

+ TWIP PRO – http://www.twippro.com

If you enjoyed this video, please join our community at http://www.twippro.com – you can support TWiP while continuing the photography conversation. Join the mixer with like-minded photographers, while helping keep us on the air!

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MORE ABOUT TWiP…

+ THIS WEEK IN PHOTO – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com

TWiP is one of the longest running and most respected photography podcast brand and networks in the world. Subscribe to our podcast, or our YouTube channel to stay entertained, inspired and educated about all things photography.

+ TWiP PRO SCHOOL – http://www.twipschool.com

Continue your learning experience at the TWiP PRO School! We’ve got loads of “instant access” digital courses available for you to dive into NOW. Many courses are taught by some of your favorite TWiP personalities!

+ TWiP MEETUPS – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com/meetups

Meet and interact with some of the TWiP hosts, get to know your fellow TWiP PRO community members,

In this episode we dive into advanced Photoshop artisanship! I sit down with pixel-punisher Gilmar Smith, and Photoshop World Guru awards “Best of Show” winner Kirk Marsh to discuss how they bring their fantastical composites from concept to creation!

Kirk Marsh is an environmental portrait photographer and digital artist. His whimsical and humorous art stems from a background in circus, fantasy and magical realism.

Gilmar Smith is a photographer, writer, Photoshop addict, content creator and social media junkie based in Orlando, Florida USA.

http://www.gilmarphotography.com

http://kirkmarshphotography.com

Kirk Marsh

http://kirkmarshphotography.com

Gilmar Smith

http://www.gilmarphotography.com

 

HELP SUPPORT TWIP!

+ PATREON – https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinphoto

Please help support TWiP by donating to the network on Patreon. Running a podcast network is not cheap, free or easy! It requires a ton of effort and commitment. Even the smallest donations help us keep things afloat.

+ TWIP PRO – http://www.twippro.com

If you enjoyed this video, please join our community at http://www.twippro.com – you can support TWiP while continuing the photography conversation. Join the mixer with like-minded photographers, while helping keep us on the air!

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MORE ABOUT TWiP…

+ THIS WEEK IN PHOTO – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com

TWiP is one of the longest running and most respected photography podcast brand and networks in the world. Subscribe to our podcast, or our YouTube channel to stay entertained, inspired and educated about all things photography.

+ TWiP PRO SCHOOL – http://www.twipschool.com

Continue your learning experience at the TWiP PRO School! We’ve got loads of “instant access” digital courses available for you to dive into NOW. Many courses are taught by some of your favorite TWiP personalities!

+ TWiP MEETUPS – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com/meetups

Meet and interact with some of the TWiP hosts, get to know your fellow TWiP PRO community members, and learn how to take your photography to the next level. Everyone is welcome — all skill-levels, camera types, and photographic interests.

TWiP ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/thisweekinphoto

• Facebook Group – http://www.facebook.com/thisweekinphotography

• YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/thisweekinphoto

• Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/thisweekinphoto

In this interview I have the privilege of speaking with Gilmar Smith. She is a photographer, writer, Photoshop addict, content creator, and social media junkie based in Orlando, Florida USA. We discuss her love for punishing pixels, how she managed her way through post-pardon depression using photography and how she involves her children in her photography and post processing!

Connect with Gilmar here: GilmarPhotography

 

HELP SUPPORT TWIP!

+ PATREON – https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinphoto

Please help support TWiP by donating to the network on Patreon. Running a podcast network is not cheap, free or easy! It requires a ton of effort and commitment. Even the smallest donations help us keep things afloat.

+ TWIP PRO – http://www.twippro.com

If you enjoyed this video, please join our community at http://www.twippro.com – you can support TWiP while continuing the photography conversation. Join the mixer with like-minded photographers, while helping keep us on the air!

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MORE ABOUT TWiP…

+ THIS WEEK IN PHOTO – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com

TWiP is one of the longest running and most respected photography podcast brand and networks in the world. Subscribe to our podcast, or our YouTube channel to stay entertained, inspired and educated about all things photography.

+ TWiP PRO SCHOOL – http://www.twipschool.com

Continue your learning experience at the TWiP PRO School! We’ve got loads of “instant access” digital courses available for you to dive into NOW. Many courses are taught by some of your favorite TWiP personalities!

+ TWiP MEETUPS – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com/meetups

Meet and interact with some of the TWiP hosts, get to know your fellow TWiP PRO community members, and learn how to take your photography to the next level. Everyone is welcome — all skill-levels, camera types, and photographic interests.

TWiP ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/thisweekinphoto

• Facebook Group – http://www.facebook.com/thisweekinphotography

• YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/thisweekinphoto

• Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/thisweekinphoto

In this interview I speak with the co-founder and CEO of GNARBOX. GNARBOX has created a wireless hard drive that enables photographers and video content creators to lighten their load with a fully mobile workflow. No laptop needed. Tim and I dive into the creation of the device, workflows and what the future might hold.

Tim Feels is a Southern California native who is passionate about solving problems in the creative workflow.  As co-founder of GNARBOX, he’s responsible for new product development, market strategy, and organizational growth.

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GNARBOX is a rugged backup device for content creators who prefer to travel without a laptop. Unlike other portable hard drives, GNARBOX has assembled an ecosystem of mobile applications that serve the professional workflow from the field to the studio. “We believe in making the creative process easier for anyone with a camera. Since the launch of GNARBOX 1.0, we’ve worked with our active community of photographers and videographers to understand the goals of content creators.” said Tim Feess

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“GNARBOX 2.0 SSD is designed for professionals who want to reliably back up their cards in the field and advance their mobile editing workflow. The goal is leave your laptop at home and streamline a process that can otherwise be a burden to creativity. With this product, you can get more work done in the field so you spend less time at home in front of your computer. you get home to your computer. It’s water, shock, and dust resistant yet packed with the power to review RAW photos and render ProRes videos while in the field.” continued Feess.

http://www.gnarbox.com

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+ PATREON – https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinphoto

Please help support TWiP by donating to the network on Patreon. Running a podcast network is not cheap, free or easy! It requires a ton of effort and commitment. Even the smallest donations help us keep things afloat.

+ TWIP PRO – http://www.twippro.com

If you enjoyed this video, please join our community at http://www.twippro.com – you can support TWiP while continuing the photography conversation. Join the mixer with like-minded photographers, while helping keep us on the air!

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MORE ABOUT TWiP…

+ THIS WEEK IN PHOTO – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com

TWiP is one of the longest running and most respected photography podcast brand and networks in the world. Subscribe to our podcast, or our YouTube channel to stay entertained, inspired and educated about all things photography.

+ TWiP PRO SCHOOL – http://www.twipschool.com

Continue your learning experience at the TWiP PRO School! We’ve got loads of “instant access” digital courses available for you to dive into NOW. Many courses are taught by some of your favorite TWiP personalities!

+ TWiP MEETUPS – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com/meetups

Meet and interact with some of the TWiP hosts, get to know your fellow TWiP PRO community members, and learn how to take your photography to the next level. Everyone is welcome — all skill-levels, camera types, and photographic interests.

TWiP ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Twitter – http://www.twitter.

In this interview I speak with one of the newest sponsors to join the TWiP community, BestCanvas.com and CanvasDiscount.com! The company president Frederik Huhn and I sit down over Skype to discuss his goals for the company, their product line, as well as some of the challenges involved with running an international fast-moving print company.

CanvasDiscount.com creates a variety of products, including Photo canvas prints, Photo blankets and more.

About Frederik

Upon finishing school, Frederik Huhn took on a banker apprenticeship at Kreissparkasse Cologne. After a full year in the position of private client advisor, Frederik decided to enroll in the Business Administration Program at the University of Siegen.

Right after finishing the studies there, Frederik went to Miami to join BestCanvas Inc. (www.CanvasDiscount.com). Fast forward to 2015, and Freddy is awarded the position of the president of the company. Since then he’s been in charge of all North American business operations.

HELP SUPPORT TWIP!

+ PATREON – https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinphoto

Please help support TWiP by donating to the network on Patreon. Running a podcast network is not cheap, free or easy! It requires a ton of effort and commitment. Even the smallest donations help us keep things afloat.

+ TWIP PRO – http://www.twippro.com

If you enjoyed this video, please join our community at http://www.twippro.com – you can support TWiP while continuing the photography conversation. Join the mixer with like-minded photographers, while helping keep us on the air!

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MORE ABOUT TWiP…

+ THIS WEEK IN PHOTO – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com

TWiP is one of the longest running and most respected photography podcast brand and networks in the world. Subscribe to our podcast, or our YouTube channel to stay entertained, inspired and educated about all things photography.

+ TWiP PRO SCHOOL – http://www.twipschool.com

Continue your learning experience at the TWiP PRO School! We’ve got loads of “instant access” digital courses available for you to dive into NOW. Many courses are taught by some of your favorite TWiP personalities!

+ TWiP MEETUPS – http://www.thisweekinphoto.com/meetups

Meet and interact with some of the TWiP hosts, get to know your fellow TWiP PRO community members, and learn how to take your photography to the next level. Everyone is welcome — all skill-levels, camera types, and photographic interests.

TWiP ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

• Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/thisweekinphoto

• Facebook Group – http://www.facebook.com/thisweekinphotography

• YouTube – http://www.youtube.com/thisweekinphoto