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Ep. 67: Zack Arias Shows How to Do Human Properly - and more Apr 24, 2016

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Sydney Australia-based photographer Geoff Zhang opens the show. Thanks Geoff!

Photographer and good human Zack Arias effects change in Morocco while demonstrating the capabilities of his Fujifilm gear. (#)

The MonoShot aims to be a multi-use platform for your smartphone. (#)

Did Calvin Klein jack a photographer's most-known image for a recent campaign? (#)

Tips from a seasoned pro on how to shoot National Geographic style photos. (#)

Is optical zoom actually coming to a certain upcoming smartphone? (#)

Turns out the camera drone that hit a British Airways plane may have been something else entirely. (#)

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Ep. 66: When a Presidential Campaign Steals Your Photos - and more Apr 21, 2016

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If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

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Photographer and founder of 5DayDeal, Griffin Stewart opens the show. Thanks Griffin!

Republican candidate for President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is sued by two photographers for copyright infringement. (#)

Three really fast lenses are on the way from Russian maker Zenit. (#)

The UC Davis pays to try to erase an ugly moment in its past from the Internet. (#)

My very first appearance on This Week in Photo (aka TWiP).

A new device that's not a tripod, seeks to get your camera in position quickly. (#)

A U.S. Army veteran is shot and killed while practicing his photography at a makeshift gun range. (#)

A British Airways A320 hits a camera drone while on approach in London. (#)

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Ep. 65: When Photography-Hating Moms Attack! - and more Apr 17, 2016

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Photographer Tony Bynum opens the show. Thanks Tony!

Angry moms in the UK descend on three photographers and smear them online. (#)

Zeiss announces its Batis 18mm f/2.8 ultra wide-angle lens for Sony E-mount. (#)

A photographer trusted by Canon with a pre-production 1DX Mark II has it and other gear totally $34,000 stolen...and a lesson in how not to draw attention to your car full of gear. (#)

The Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 with it's "soap bubble" bokeh is in the works. (#)

The Impossible Project ups the ante with it's very own instant film camera. (#)

Three foolish photographers in Montreal break several laws, document it all in their photos and videos...and get caught. (#)

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Ep. 64: Why the Sony a6300 Falls Short - and more Apr 14, 2016

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Photographer and The Photo Brigade podcast host Robert Caplin opens the show. Thanks Robert!

Now that it's been out for a little bit now, my thoughts on the Sony a6300 with some additional thoughts from the awesome Gordon Laing of CameraLabs.com and "All About the Gear".

A survey of about 15,000 brides show the amount spent on wedding photography is on the rise. (#)

Strong rumors suggest a full-frame Canon mirrorless body which takes their current EF lenses is coming in 2016. (#)

Lensbaby announces a lens which give you a looking approximating that iconic Petzval effect. (#)

Hasselblad releases its new H6D, but is it relevant anymore at such a steep price? (#)

A service guarantees your client doesn't get their photos until they pay. (#)

GoPro announces the Omni for creating 360 degree and VR experiences. (#)

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Ep. 63: Jason Lanier on the Jerk That Ran Over His Gear - and more Apr 10, 2016

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If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

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Sony Artisan Jason Lanier opens the show. Thanks Jason!

We reach out to photographer Jason Lanier on the incident in Fort Worth, TX in which a man drove over his camera gear with his truck. We also discuss precautions to better protector yourself and your gear. (#)

Is Sony's full-frame, DSLR-like a9 mirrorless sports/action body on its way? (#)

Gap causes a stir with a Gap Kids campaign, but there's a backstory. (#)

Terrill wants to know whether or not his flash is dying.

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Thank you for listening to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast! Connect with me, Sharky James on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (all @LensShark) as we build this community.

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Ep. 62: Did an Alleged Killer Dupe a Photographer? - and more Apr 07, 2016

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Here's episode 62 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3 directly and subscribe via iTunes or RSS!

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If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

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Sony Artisan and Capture Your Story host Me Ra Koh (aka "The Photo Mom") opens the show. Thanks Me Ra!

Did a photographer get duped by a mother accused of killing her daughter? (#)

Matt Granger, photographer and host of #TOGLIFE, has me on Episode 19 of his popular show!

Canon in Canada jacks prices by a full 20%! (#)

Fujifilm sees record sales with their Instax cameras and instant film. (#)

Think Tank Photo releases its biggest bag yet, the Production Manager 50. (#)

New regulations for camera drones seem to be on the way. (#)

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Ep. 61: When Clients Attack!, Or: How to Lose Your Job - and more Apr 03, 2016

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Here's episode 61 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3 directly and subscribe via iTunes or RSS!

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If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

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Photographer, author and Fastermind.co founder Dane Sanders opens the show. Thanks Dane!

A headshot client turns on a photographer threatening with him ruin. We check with attorney Mickey Osterreicher on the legal issues involved. (#)

Free training to go with Google's recently-free Nik Collection. (#)

The photo industry has some winners and losers this Aprils Fools' Day. (#)

Many photos shot during the Great Depression have holes in them. (#)

Brazilian soccer star Pelé sues Samsung over a photo that's not even of him. (#)

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Ep. 60: Sony Releases More Full Frame Lenses - and more Mar 31, 2016

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If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

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Emerging photographer Dragos Ionescu opens the show. Thanks Dragos!

Sony announces two full frame lenses: a 50mm f/1.8 and a 70-300mm f/4.5-f/5.6. (#)

It appears that Flickr will indeed be sold as will Yahoo!. (#)

Signs point to a Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art coming. (#)

Sony announces its RX10 III super zoom compact camera with 4k and more. (#)

An author outlines reasons why everyone should show off their photography. (#)

A photographer imagines what it'd be like if other professionals were treated how photographers are. (#)

Two amateur astronomers/photographers capture a rare event on Jupiter. (#)

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Ep. 59: Google Makes the Nik Collection FREE...but Is It Now Dead? - and more Mar 27, 2016

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Here's episode 59 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3 directly and subscribe via iTunes or RSS!

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If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

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Photographer, author, educator and Popular Photography contributing editor Richard Bernabe opens the show. Thanks Richard!

Google stuns and makes the entire Nik Collection FREE...but is it now dead? (#)

A self-described photojournalist gets caught staging a photo on live tv in Brussels, Belgium. (#)

The documentary on reclusive nanny/street photographer Vivian Maier is out. (#)

Sunbounce releases a product which further extends its awesome reflectors. (#)

A photographer and a shot putter's shot quickly meet at a track meet in Portland, Oregon. (#)

A military museum in Chicago, Illinois highlights solider photographers during the Vietnam War. (#)

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Ep. 58: 500px Makes a Big Change to Its Royalty Rates - and more Mar 24, 2016

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Here's episode 58 of the PetaPixel Photography Podcast. You can also download the MP3 directly and subscribe via iTunes or RSS!

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If you subscribe to the PetaPixel Photography Podcast in iTunes, please take a moment to rate and review us and help us move up in the rankings so others interested in photography may find us.

Sponsor: FreshBooks. Get your FREE 30 day trial at FreshBooks.com/PetaPixel and enter PetaPixel in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" section.

Photographer, author and educator Katrin Eismann opens the show. Thanks Katrin!

500px reduces its non-exclusive royalty rates in its Marketplace. (#)

TH Swiss introduces the Irix 15mm f/2.4 ultra-wide-angle rectilinear lens. (#)

Phase One updates with Capture One Pro 9.1 and resets the 30 day trial clock. (#)

The FTC takes Lord & Taylor to task over undisclosed Instagram advertising. (#)

Google Photos adds a cool feature to help you pick your best photos. (#)

Noted civil rights photojournalist Bill Adelman dies at age 85. (#)

Two listeners come to the rescue and have solid solutions to help fellow listener Travis in Australia who needs to tag photos of racers he wishes to sell.

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