TWiP Talks

In this interview I speak with Matt Barker, founder and CEO of MPB.com - they help photographers buy, sell and trade gear! We discuss their new Photography and Video kit Hall of Fame!

https://youtu.be/Ztee5eXBBlU

Photo and Video Kit Hall of Fame: http://kithalloffame.com

MPB trades thousands of cameras and lenses every week, across Europe and the US. MPB checks, grades and photographs every single item, and adds a six-month warranty, so you can be sure of what’s in the box. MPB focus only on used, providing unrivaled access to a vast range of photo and filmmaking kit. Better value, better gear, better photos.

https://www.instagram.com/mpbcomhttps://twitter.com/mpbcomhttps://facebook.com/mpbcomUS

In this interview I speak with Ori Gutin, co-founder of the wildly successful photography contest site Viewbug. Ori and I discuss some of the stigmas and perceptions around photo contests, and how he and the team are working to democratize the industry.

https://youtu.be/lq4ibes-KfY

In this interview Lensbaby co-founder Craig Strong and I discuss one of their latest lens releases — the Velvet 28. We discuss the manufacture of the lens, who it's for, and how best to make the most out of the lens' capabilities.

https://youtu.be/N2RwYRUNxn8

https://youtu.be/tdpSDSG7hps

About Craig

Craig Strong is a photojournalist who co-founded Lensbaby, Inc. in 2003 to help photographers see in a new way.

Craig Strong // ©Kevin Kubota

Craig switched from film to digital early on in the digital photography revolution, and quickly found those images flat and sterile. A natural tinkerer who wanted to give his images a more organic feel, he combined Old World optical design with eclectic focus and tilt for the Original Lensbaby lens which yielded a sharp spot of focus surrounded by gradually increasing blur.

Inspiration for the Original Lensbaby lens came from joining an old Speed Graphic lens with a short piece of Shop-Vac hose to shoot images otherwise impossible with with his dSLR. Over the thirteen years, he's led the design and production of a number of lenses and accessories that feature tilt, fisheye, macro, sweet spot and other uncommon photographic effects. His next lens—in the works for Summer, 2017—takes cues from the earliest portrait lenses.

About Lensbaby

"Photographers spend years shooting for perfect. Flawless, precise, pristine—we’ve all chased the perfect shot.—Craig Strong

At Lensbaby, we see things differently. We think perfect is boring. We seek surprise—to have our eyes opened, to dance and play and lose ourselves in moments. To break free of routine, be uncomfortable, tinker, and open yourself up to unexpected results. When you do that, you’ll change how you see everything.

We make award-winning creative effects lenses, optics and accessories that follow this philosophy. And we invite you to join us in our pursuit to dance, play and delight in what’s possible with a creative lens and your imagination.

Lensbaby’s History

In 2004, professional photographer Craig Strong founded Lensbaby to help photographers see in a new way—in all genres, all around the world. Craig joined an old Speed Graphic lens with a short Shop-Vac hose to shoot images otherwise impossible with an SLR lens, which inspired the original Lensbaby lens."

In this interview NYC-based photographer Jesse Dittmar joins the show to discuss his experiences with socially-distanced photography in the Big Apple. We also discuss the challenges of hiring and being a photographer's assistant an also some of the challenges underprivileged (not rich) aspiring photographers face when considering starting a career in photography through assisting.

https://youtu.be/UAPDm4HXeKU

About Jessee:

Jesse Dittmar is a portrait photographer working with publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post and brands like Apple and Hulu. The New Yorker, People, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, and New York Magazine have all published his work.

He has photographed the most accomplished figures of the 21st century, including Denzel Washington, Tom Brady, Serena Williams, Tom Hanks, Patti Smith, David Letterman, the cast of Star Wars, and hundreds of more.

Typically using black and white film, Jesse's photographs invoke a sense that one is standing in front of the subject along with him. He humanizes our most renowned figures and photographs those who are not famous in an equalizing manner.

His portraits are iconic in their simplicity and intimacy.

Instagram: @jessedittmarWebsite: www.jessedittmar.com

Olympus has announced their intention to sell its imaging division to Japanese Industrial Partners (JIP) by the end of the year. Olympus says the newly formed entity will continue making camera equipment and providing support to existing Olympus camera owners.

https://youtu.be/p3Te0mOmb4Q

However, many people are dubious that Olympus, in its current state, will survive. Some critics are citing all sorts of economic stressors, as well as a decline in traditional camera sales that may spell doom for the brand. This move also calls into question the future of the micro-four-thirds format.

Rob Knight is an Olympus Educator as well as a talented travel photographer who has built his business on the back of micro-four-thirds cameras.

Rob is optimistic about what the future Olympus might look like. Watch this interview to find out why.

About Rob

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.

While he enjoys teaching in a classroom setting, Rob prefers the more hands-on learning offered by working with students on location. Rob founded Creative Immersion Photography Workshops in 2009 to provide all-inclusive photo workshops in Costa Rica.

In addition to the popular Costa Rica workshops, Creative Immersion Photography now offers trips in the U.S. to destinations like Route 66 and coastal Maine. 

DPReview on the news…https://www.dpreview.com/news/6607157941/olympus-in-agreement-to-sell-imaging-business-by-the-end-of-the-year

Rob Knight's Website…https://robknightphotography.com/

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I'm incredibly excited to announce that I have partnered with the nice folks at Skylum Software to produce a brand new podcast show. It's called Behind the Seen!

https://youtu.be/B3V6mH7fCTE

The first season of the show already underway. It's hosted by yours truly, and it is an in-depth look at several amazing photographers working in various genres; from underwater to wedding to sports and others.

Through the discussions, you'll get to know these photographers' unique workflows, businesses, and mindsets.

Head over and subscribe now at Skylum.com/podcast

In this interview, Cam Attree joins the podcast to discuss his approach to boudoir and fine art nude photography.

https://youtu.be/ywooA6qCUWk

Cam is a freelance photographer and videographer based in Brisbane Australia. He specializes in the artistic nude, boudoir, and general portrait photography. He also runs photography workshops and a member's website for his artistic nude work and a YouTube channel where he shares product reviews, BTS, and tutorial videos.

https://www.youtube.com/camattreephotographyhttps://www.camattree.photographyhttps://www.artofnudephotography.comhttps://www.instagram.com/camattreephoto

http://www.thisweekinphoto.com

A candid "black and brown" discussion on racism, police brutality, and navigating a world divided by color lines.

Pye Jirsa of SLRLounge.com and Frederick Van Johnson of This Week in Photo sit down for a candid discussion on growing up black and brown in the United States of America. We discuss the challenges around navigating an increasingly complex world rife with systemic racism; overt, hidden, and subconscious.

https://youtu.be/1nEwqSv5V7M

Follow Pye at:

www.slrlounge.com www.vfpresets.com

In this interview I chat with my good friend Derrick Story about some state-of-the-art processes for getting your physical media digitized and archived.

https://youtu.be/VSt1Grmzhvg

Derrick Story is a photographer, writer, podcaster, and educator. He publishes his weekly podcast via www.thedigitalstory.com and everywhere podcasts are consumed. You can learn about his workshops and online classes at www.thenimblephotographer.com. And if you like analog photography, you’ve got to see TheFilmCameraShop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFilmCameraShop - it’s a blast.

About Digitizing Family Memories

The course is a series of four online classes that included class notes and access to the conversations by other class members associated with the videos.

You will learn different methods for scanning prints and negatives, organizing them, and preserving them for you and future generations.

https://www.thenimblephotographer.com/2020-workshops/digitizing-family-memories

In this interview photographer and digital artist Mario Olvera joins me to discuss his process when creating his amazing digital composite work with Adobe Photoshop.

https://youtu.be/DmFRFaXiz4E

Mario is a passionate geek, gamer, Photographer, Digital Artist, Web and software developer from Mexico. He has been a freelancer for more than 10 years and worked as matte painter on the Godzilla movie. He was also the light supervisor and lead retoucher for the TECATE calendars in 2017 and 2018.

He was one of the first Latin American artists to be featured on Adobe.com and has given talks and workshops about Photoshop compositing around Mexico for more than 3 years.

Personal Links:

YouTube Trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPZf_meJ_tc

Behance Portfolio:http://be.net/molvera3

Instagram:http://instagram.com/mariolvera3

Facebook:http://facebook.com/marioolveram

500pxhttp://500px.com/olverart

LINKEDIN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-enrique-olvera-molinar-82566141/

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