TWiT Photo (Audio)

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December 06, 2011 TWiT Photo 36: Matthew Jordan Smith
Hosts: Catherine Hall and Iyaz Akhtar.
Matthew Jordan Smith is a celebrity in his own right, and a phenomenal artist with an enviable passion for personal projects. He discovered stars like Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum before they were famous, and he continues to work with entertainment industry giants like Oprah, Halle Berry, and Jamie Foxx. He joins Catherine and guest host Iyaz Akhtar to share his tips for getting noticed, pulling a team together, and not falling star-struck in the presence of such greatness.
Guest: Matthew Jordan Smith
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Matthew's Tips
1) Get into the habit of treating each picture you take as if it was film and you only have 35 frames to shoot. This will make you treat each frame as something special and not just disposable pixels.
2) Try to shoot at your camera's "native ISO". For Sony and Nikon it's ISO 200 and for Canon it's 160. Shooting at the native ISO will give you better files than shooting at other ISO's. Its similar to shooting films with the lowest ISO's but digital is different.
3) Move in close. The one thing I see in most photographs is that they are taken too far away from their subject. Move in and fill the frame with important information to create strong images. Treat the frame as if you were painting a picture on canvas. Make sure everything in the frame is what you want.
Matthew's Favorite Gears
Sony 100mm macro f2.8
85mm Carl Zeiss f1.4
Profoto white Beauty Dish
LINKS
Matthew's Twitter
Matthew's Store
Next episode's guest
Dave Cross
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Running time: 57:31
58 min
November 29, 2011TWiT Photo 35: Tyler Roemer - Action sports and adventure photographer Tyler Roemer shares his tips for shooting on location -- and he's been to some spectacular locations!
Action sports and adventure photographer Tyler Roemer shares his tips for shooting on location -- and he's been to some spectacular locations! Learn tips for shooting sports you're unfamiliar with, capturing the action at just the right moment, and treating your photography like a business. Hear some of Tyler's most frightening adventure travel stories, from almost being killed by his own tripod to suffering a scorpion bite in Nevada, and the business tips that took him from not considering photography a viable career option to being published in National Geographic.
Tyler's Tipsa
Trash your gear.

Know the game.

5.6
Tyler's Favorite Gears
Canon EF 50mm 1.2L USM

Manfrotto Super Clamp
LINKS
Tyler's Blog

Next episode's guest

Matthew Jordan Smith

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: Tyler Roemer

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1 hr 10 min
November 29, 2011 TWiT Photo 35: Tyler Roemer
Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.
Action sports and adventure photographer Tyler Roemer shares his tips for shooting on location -- and he's been to some spectacular locations! Learn tips for shooting sports you're unfamiliar with, capturing the action at just the right moment, and treating your photography like a business. Hear some of Tyler's most frightening adventure travel stories, from almost being killed by his own tripod to suffering a scorpion bite in Nevada, and the business tips that took him from not considering photography a viable career option to being published in National Geographic.
Guest: Tyler Roemer
Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers - download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free.
Tyler's Tipsa
1) Trash your gear.
2) Know the game.
3) 5.6
Tyler's Favorite Gears
Canon EF 50mm 1.2L USM
Manfrotto Super Clamp
LINKS
Tyler's Blog
Next episode's guest
Matthew Jordan Smith
Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.
Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/photo.
Thanks to Cachefly for providing the bandwidth for this podcast.
Running time: 1:09:53
1 hr 10 min
November 22, 2011TWiT Photo 34: Penny De Los Santos teaches us how to capture the best images this Thanksgiving and the secrets to making people hungry!
From beauties in-studio to grimy street food in Mexico City, Penny De Los Santos captures food moments like no one else. Just in time for Thanksgiving, the Saveur photographer joins us to share her secrets for capturing the best moments at the family dinner, what shots will make people hungry, and more, as we delve into her history as a photojournalist.
Penny's Tips
Shoot beyond every assignment.

Find your point of departure.

Spend time with your subject.
Penny's Favorite Gears
Domke camera bags

Instagram for iPhone
LINKS
Penny's Blog

Penny's Twitter

Next episode's guest

Bob Martin

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: Penny De Los Santos

Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free.

Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.

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1 hr 13 min
November 22, 2011 TWiT Photo 34: Penny De Los Santos
Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.
From beauties in-studio to grimy street food in Mexico City, Penny De Los Santos captures food moments like no one else. Just in time for Thanksgiving, the Saveur photographer joins us to share her secrets for capturing the best moments at the family dinner, what shots will make people hungry, and more, as we delve into her history as a photojournalist.
Guest: Penny De Los Santos
Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers - download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free.
Penny's Tips
1) Shoot beyond every assignment.
2) Find your point of departure.
3) Spend time with your subject.
Penny's Favorite Gears
Domke camera bags
Instagram for iPhone
LINKS
Penny's Blog
Penny's Twitter
Penny on G+
Next episode's guest
Bob Martin
Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.
Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/photo.
Thanks to Cachefly for providing the bandwidth for this podcast.
Running time: 1:12:58
1 hr 13 min
November 15, 2011TWiT Photo 33: David Hobby - Lighting guru and author of Strobist.com David Hobby shares his lighting secrets for everyone from beginner to pro.
Lighting guru and author of Strobist.com David Hobby joins Leo and Catherine in the Brickhouse to share his lighting secrets for everyone from beginner to pro. David reveals the special place in his heart for DIY lighting techniques, and explains how he is still inspired by the images in life after so many years of shooting.
David's Tips
A little fill light from right near (or on) the lens axis can allow you to get away with almost anything else, lighting-wise. Think of it as a "legibility dial" which does not bring a new lighting direction into the frame. Turn it up or down as much as you like, depending on the legibility you need. I think of it as my "CYA" light.

When shooting in an iffy location, it is always easier to apologize than to get permission. If someone in authority is not actively telling you "no," go ahead and try it. If you get busted, act sincere (even if you don't mean it) surprised and ... not particularly smart. Then apologize and be on our way. This works best when combined with a little advance planning / scouting and quick, efficient shooting.

When planning a photo, start off by thinking about what you want to accomplish with the photo. That will point you toward many good decisions on subject, location, lighting, etc. Think "big picture," and work backwards to the details.
David's Favorite Gears
Nikon SB-800. Best speedlight ever made, R.I.P.

A queen-sized white bedsheet from Wal-Mart.
Notable Quotes:
You never walk into the room with all the lights behind you and think "Oh that looks really neat"
-- David
Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte

Guest: David Hobby

Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.

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1 hr 5 min
November 15, 2011 TWiT Photo 33: David Hobby
Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte.
Lighting guru and author of Strobist.com David Hobby joins Leo and Catherine in the Brickhouse to share his lighting secrets for everyone from beginner to pro. David reveals the special place in his heart for DIY lighting techniques, and explains how he is still inspired by the images in life after so many years of shooting.
Guest: David Hobby
Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers - download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free.
David's Tips
1) A little fill light from right near (or on) the lens axis can allow you to get away with almost anything else, lighting-wise. Think of it as a "legibility dial" which does not bring a new lighting direction into the frame. Turn it up or down as much as you like, depending on the legibility you need. I think of it as my "CYA" light.
2) When shooting in an iffy location, it is always easier to apologize than to get permission.
If someone in authority is not actively telling you "no," go ahead and try it. If you get busted, act sincere (even if you don't mean it) surprised and ... not particularly smart. Then apologize and be on our way. This works best when combined with a little advance planning / scouting and quick, efficient shooting.
3) When planning a photo, start off by thinking about what you want to accomplish with the photo. That will point you toward many good decisions on subject, location, lighting, etc. Think "big picture," and work backwards to the details.
David's Favorite Gears
Nikon SB-800. Best speedlight ever made, R.I.P.
A queen-sized white bedsheet from Wal-Mart.
LINKS
David's Blog
David's Twitter
David's Flickr
Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.
Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/photo.
Thanks to Cachefly for providing the bandwidth for this podcast.
Running time: 1:04:43
1 hr 5 min
November 08, 2011TWiT Photo 32: Jingna Zhang - Fashion photography prodigy Zhang Jingna joins Catherine and guest host Sarah Lane to talk about the secrets of her unbelievable rise to the top.
Fashion photography prodigy Zhang Jingna joins Catherine and guest host Sarah Lane to talk about the secrets of her unbelievable rise to the top. A gaming fanatic with admittedly more interest in StarCraft than fashion, Jingna teaches us how to find inspiration in the world around us and to fulfill her simple credo: "I just want to make beautiful photos."
Jingna's Tips
Pay attention to shadows.

Look around and learn.

Keep things simple.
Jingna's Favorite Gears
Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM

Beauty dish

Hosts: Catherine Hall and Sarah Lane

Guest: Jingna Zhang

Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-photo.

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1 hr 1 min
November 08, 2011 TWiT Photo 32: Jingna Zhang
Hosts: Catherine Hall and Sarah Lane.
Fashion photography prodigy Zhang Jingna joins Catherine and guest host Sarah Lane to talk about the secrets of her unbelievable rise to the top. A gaming fanatic with admittedly more interest in StarCraft than fashion, Jingna teaches us how to find inspiration in the world around us and to fulfill her simple credo: "I just want to make beautiful photos."
Guest: Jingna Zhang
Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers - download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free.
Jingna's Tips
1) Pay attention to shadows.
2) Look around and learn.
3) Keep things simple.
Jingna's Favorite Gears
Canon 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM
Beauty dish
LINKS
Jingna's Facebook
Jingna's Twitter
Jingna's Starcraft team
Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.
Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/photo.
Thanks to Cachefly for providing the bandwidth for this podcast.
Running time: 1:00:57
1 hr 1 min
November 01, 2011TWiT Photo 31: Derrick Story - Our guest host, photography expert and educator Derrick Story, covers photography 101 with Leo. Learn how to determine your strengths and address your challenges as a beginning photographer.
Our guest host, photography expert, educator, and host of The Digital Story Derrick Story, covers photography 101 with Leo. Learn how to determine your strengths and address your challenges as a beginning photographer. Derrick shows Leo some of his favorite cameras and gear, and even gets into the basics of shooting great video.
Derrick's Tips
Master Your Flash. Dial back flash exposure compensation for a more natural looking fill light

Use regular exposure compensation and flash exposure compensation together for exposure mastery.

Lower your horizon. If you have a great sky, lower that horizon for more interesting images.
Derrick's Favorite Gears
Canon 320 EX wireless flash

Lowepro DSLR Video Fastpack AW

Rogue Flash Benders

Photoflex 5-1 Photodiscs

Host: Leo Laporte

Guest: Derrick Story

Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast on iTunes for free.

Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here.

Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/twit-photo.

Thanks to CacheFly for providing the bandwidth for this podcast.
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1 hr 7 min

About TWiT Photo (Audio)

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Professional photographer Catherine Hall and overenthusiastic amateur Leo Laporte chat with some of the world's leading and most inspirational image-makers. Learn tips from acclaimed pros as they impart their knowledge of making arresting images through personal anecdotes, real world experience, and a discussion of their favorite toys. The show educates, inspires and empowers photographers of all levels.