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Camera and Inspiration #15 | PPN | Rocking photography with concert photographer Steve Brazill Jun 29, 2018

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Rocking photography with live concert photographer Steve Brazill - an inspiring conversation about this unique genre of photography.

This episode is sponsored by:

HoneyBook - Win Clients. Book Faster. Get Paid. Stay Organized.

Steve Brazill is a live music and sports photographer from Southern California. He has been around the entertainment industry for many years and his images have been published in newsprints and magazines. He is also a radio personality and has been active at KCAL FM for more than 30 years. Naturally, with a radio voice he is also a voice actor and the host and owner of the "Behind the Shot" Podcast - he is also known on-air as Razz.

Steve picked Christie Goodwin as the PPN inspirational photographer of the month. Christie is a British photographer and has worked hard to become the house photographer of the Royal Albert Hall. She has also been a tour photographer for famous musicians such as Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Joe Bonamassa, and One Direction. Her images don't only appear on magazines, CDs, and tour merchandise. She also shoots covers for best selling crime novels. You can find out more about Christie Goodwin on her website: https://www.christiegoodwin.com

In the main part of the show, Steve and Marco discuss the unique rules and approaches to music and concert photography. Some of the points that they cover are: How do you prepare for a concert? How do you get access? Who hires and buys the images? And what makes a good concert photo?

Here are the links to Steve's work and social media accounts:

Web: stevebrazill.com

Podcast: behindtheshot.tv

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevebrazill

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

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

Marco's inspirational photo book of the month is called: "One Night in Rio" - by Paul Ripke.

Link to book at Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2tEc7Yg

Published by Edel Books Germany (408 pages)

The book "One night in Rio" is a photo documentary of the German National Soccer Team at the World Cup 2014 in Brazil. The book mainly consists of photographs with only very few headlines or explanations in German. But this is a book that tells the story even without words. The first part of the book contains borderless full-page portraits of the whole national team and coaches taken before the world cup. The next part documents moments on the sideline of the final match Germany vs. Argentina which Germany won towards the end of the game. Paul was allowed on the field and documented the many little emotional moments of the players, coaches, staff, and fans after the victory. He also followed the team into the locker room and captured some amazing images of players celebrating, some sitting in front of the locker with their cell phone calling their loved ones, and others are playing soccer with their kids. His documentary continues with the bus ride back to the hotel, and the flight back to Germany where the team was welcomed with a huge parade which is also documented from the players' point of view in this book. At the end of the book, he took a whole set of portraits of the team again, but this time each person posing differently with the world cup trophy. This book made it into the book bestseller list in Germany. And no matter if you root for the German team or not, this book is a very intimate look at what is going on behind the scenes in pro sports. The pressure and the emotions that are involved can relate to any super bowl or other major sports event.

Link to some of the images on Paul's website:

https://paulripke.com/photo/category/reportage/one-night-in-rio/1

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For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam

About this show:

On the monthly "Camera and Inspiration" podcast show of the PPN - Photo Podcast Network, Marco and usually a guest discuss the essence of photography and how to photograph with more intent. Determining the "why" before the "how" in photography is essential to understanding your subject better and create stronger images. In each episode, they introduce you to an inspirational photographer of the month and also share an inspirational photo book of the month.

More Gear Show #15 | PPN | What photo gear to bring on your vacation Jun 22, 2018

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The More Gear Show topic this month is: How to prepare for you photo vacation and what camera gear to take with you and why?

This episode is sponsored by:

HoneyBook - Win Clients. Book Faster. Get Paid. Stay Organized.

Gear discussed in this episode:

Compact Travel Tripods

Gorilla Pod

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JXpIVI

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2tsyCzj

Manfrotto Pixi

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ywks63

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2tiZ8fe

Platypod

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JXYNJz

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2K6G8KR

Camera Bags:

ThinkTank Retrospective 10

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2yyILAq

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2KcEveq

COSYSPEED Streetomatic+

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2yojeK3

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2lrNI4J

High-Quality Travel Zoom Lenses:

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2K7Qff8

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2lrOqPr

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Lens

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2yos22N

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2MNMBsr

Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR Lens

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2K8JYzC

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2K842W5

Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS Lens

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JXJws4

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2lq1V1R

Power:

Anker PowerPort Speed 5-Port USB Charger

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2K5Qp6z

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2tiwNpE

Camera Battery Charger for 2 Batteries

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2yunh7V

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2yGtJZF

Small Portable Power Pack

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JZG9Ru

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2MNWYN9

Memory & Storage:

SanDisk 64GB SD-card

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2K4lKGO

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2tkTBow

Lexar 64GB SD-card

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JZKGDx

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2K700Kw

WD 2TB My Passport Wireless Pro USB 3.0

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JYNr7R

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2ln9V3M

GNARBOX 128GB Portable Backup & Editing System

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2yvYbW7

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2Ka2fjr

Other:

Giottos Rocket Blaster

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2K02Kgy

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2lrJ8na

For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on:

Website: www.MarcoLarousse.com

Twitter: @HamburgCam

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/

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Twitter: @Photopodcasts

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We Shoot Mirrorless #15 | PPN | On Talking Mirrorless vs. DSLR with Bill Wadman Jun 14, 2018

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How far have mirrorless cameras come and where is a DSLR still the right camera for the job is what Marco Larousse and Bill Wadman discuss on episode #15 of the "We Shoot Mirrorless" podcast for June 2018.

This show is sponsored by:

HoneyBook - Win Clients. Book Faster. Get Paid. Stay Organized.

and

COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world.

Here are some of the cameras that Marco and Bill talk about on this episode:

Bill currently uses the Pentax 645Z, a medium format SLR.

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2LGkV7B

Marco talked about these Fuji cameras:

X-T2

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2J6aufO

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2t3rk57

X-Pro2

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2LnvMmO

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2MjqdqE

X-H1:

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JuHXBH

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2JFJXmH

Marco talked about these Panasonic cameras:

Lumix DC-G9

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Jy9B0u

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2t1VeXu

Lumix DC-GX9

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Jy9Rwu

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2sRNEiN

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm f2.8-4 ASPH. Power O.I.S. Lens

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JEkV7s

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2LHIFrS

Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 2018 software:

Link: http://bit.ly/2CzlC2g (use the discount code "PHOTOPODCASTS" at checkout for extra savings)

Mirrorless question of the month:

Hi Scott and Marco, This question is for Marco as he is shooting mainly with Fuji right now. I've bought a Godox studio flash that I use with my Fuji X-T2. I want to make use of the hi-speed flash sync in order to cancel out most of the ambient light in locations where I can't control the ambient light too well. My problem is that once I set my camera manually to 1/8000s at ISO 200, the EVF gives me the direct representation of this setting and makes the whole frame dark. The flash does have a modeling light but it's way too dim to light the model properly for me to compose and focus through the EVF. I have been using a handheld LED flashlight to overcome this, but it's annoying for me and the model. Is there a better way to do this or is this a drawback of Fuji or mirrorless cameras in general? Love all of the different the PPN shows!

Question by: Garrett from Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

We have a PPN Photo Podcast Network group at Flickr (click link) that is open to our listeners and photos taken with all mirrorless camera brands. If you want to join just let us know through the "request invitation" button on the group and drop us a quick line there. We'll add you to the group then. And please ask for the invite via the web browser and not via the Flickr App. The invite process via the app has not been working reliably. You can also submit an image using the Instagram hashtag #WeShootMirrorless

We have picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: Bill Gekas - Title: The Arrival (click here). See more of Bill's photos on his gallery website here: http://www.billgekas.com/p1014938437

Here are the links to Bill's work and social media accounts:

Web: https://www.billwadman.com

Instagram 365 project: https://www.instagram.com/wadman365/

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/billwadman

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.wadman

On Taking Pictures Podcast: http://www.ontakingpictures.com

Pals with Bill Wadman Podcast: https://pals.fireside.fm/

For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam

For more information on Scott Bourne follow him on Twitter: @ScottBourne

About this show:

On the monthly #WeShootMirrorless episode of the "PPN - Photo Podcast Network" show, Marco and a guest will discuss news from the mirrorless camera world related to innovations, trends, gear, and accessories. And they will introduce mirrorless camera brands by interviewing the respective managers of those manufacturers. They will also invite pro photographers who make their living working with mirrorless cameras to share some tips and tricks about their workflow.

Q&A #13 | PPN | Camera metering modes, which printer to choose, and how to take an iconic photo Jun 07, 2018

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Q&A about Different camera metering modes, which printer should you buy, and how to take an iconic photo?

This is the PPN - Q&A podcast episode #13 for June 2018.

Please submit your photography related questions to us here: http://www.photopodcasts.com/contact.html

This episode is sponsored by:

HoneyBook - Win Clients. Book Faster. Get Paid. Stay Organized.

https://bit.ly/2sAyZIv

Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

Hi Marco, after many years of photography, I'm still uncertain which exposure metering mode I should use on my camera. My camera has three modes (matrix metering, center-weighted metering, and spot metering). Which one do you use as default mode and when would you switch to one of the other modes?

Question from: Kyle, Chicago, Illinois

Hi Marco, first of all, I want to thank you and Scott for all of the great education, inspiration, and technical explanation that you provide each month at PPN. And your shows also inspired me to print more of my images in the future. I currently use a small Canon print & scan combination, but I want to buy a photo printer and would like to get your advice what I should look out for. Thank you and please continue to inspire us.

Question from: Patricia, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Products discussed in the answer:

Canon PIXMA PRO-100 13" (8 dye based inks - 3 mono & 5 color inks)

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2LpPAWt

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2sQ5NwK

Canon PIXMA PRO-10 13" (10 pigment based inks - 3 mono & 7 color inks)

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2LoofEe

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2HrZ1SN

Canon PIXMA PRO-1000 17" (12 pigment based inks - 4 mono & 7 color inks + chroma optimizer)

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Ln5xNd

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2JcCeAe

Epson SureColor P400 13" (8 pigment based inks - 2 mono & 5 color + chroma optimizer.

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JwLvmg

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2kSfG9j

Epson SureColor P600 13" (9 pigment based inks - 4 mono & 5 color inks)

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2LsUB0x

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2kU7QvU

Epson SureColor P800 17" ( 9 pigment based inks - 4 mono & 5 color inks)

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Jd8Ppz

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2Jgwzta

Datacolor Spyder5EXPRESS for display calibration:

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2LrGRTE

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2Hrrbxs

Hahnemuehle Fine Art Paper

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2LoZtnp

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2JhzNMK

Hola Marco, I am really inspired by the inspirational photographers that you have interviewed and introduced at PPN. I have looked at many of their images and this has challenged me to take an iconic photo one day. I am an avid amateur and know how to take good photos. Some of my images have been printed in a local newspaper already. I know that this is not an easy question to answer, but what can I do to achieve my dream one day?

Question from: Juan, Madrid, Spain

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For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam, Instagram, or Facebook.

Camera and Inspiration #14 | PPN | Hands on inspiration with Olaf Sztaba - a visual poet and more May 31, 2018

Show notes

A creative discussion with our guest Olaf Sztaba. We talk about what can inspire you - once you see nothing interesting to take pictures of anymore.

This is episode #14 of the Camera and Inspiration show at "PPN - Photo Podcast Network" for May 2018.

This episode is sponsored by:

Skylum's Aurora HDR 2018 software - The #1 HDR Software for Mac & Windows

Use the discount code "PHOTOPODCASTS" to save $10 at checkout.

Olaf Sztaba picked up his first camera 35 years ago and it ignited his passion for "seeing" - and it turned into his lifetime journey with photography. Many call him a visual poet. His images and writings about creativity, seeing, and simplifying visual scenes are published online and offline in blogs and print media.

Olaf picked Trent Parke as the PPN inspirational photographer of the month. Trent is a four times World Press Photo Award winner and a member of Magnum Photo. But Olaf especially admires the creative vision and longtime projects that Trent creates mainly in camera and not through extensive post-processing. Marco picked Trent's book "Minutes to Midnight" in the PPN - Camera and Inspiration episode #3. You can find out more about Trent Parke on his Magnum profile page: https://www.magnumphotos.com/photographer/trent-parke/

In the main part of the show, Olaf and Marco share some hands-on tips on how to motivate you to go out and see new things even in your familiar surroundings. Try new approaches, allow emotions in your photo shoots, take risks, create questions with your photos, and subtract objects from your images are just a few tips that they cover.

Here are the links to Olaf's work and social media accounts:

Web: https://olafphotoblog.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/olafphoto

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/olaf.sztaba

Marco's inspirational photo book of the month is called: "Seeing Simplified" - by Olaf Sztaba.

Link to book: https://gumroad.com/l/nfnp

Published by OLI Publishing Inc. (212 pages)

This book is a creative and visual guide and gives you a lot of optical food for thought. The book should be a constant companion on your smartphone or tablet. And if you are ever in a situation, maybe in your own town, and you see nothing interesting to take a photo of, just open a random page of Olaf's book and challenge yourself to take an image in that style. And this is not to merely copy Olaf's style, but it may trigger one of those a-ha moments that burns itself into your memory and makes you aware of something, that you may have overlooked all of those years before. Olaf has worked hard for decades to collect these moments and this book gives you a shortcut to decades of photographic experience and inspiration. For only $24.95 you really should not pass on this opportunity and buy Olaf's book.

For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam

About this show:

More Gear Show #14 | PPN | Which mobile flash should you use and why May 24, 2018

Show notes

Which mobile flash and modifier should you use with your camera and why?

This episode is sponsored by:

Skylum and Luminar 2018 - The most innovative photo editor for Mac and PC.

Use the discount code "PHOTOPODCASTS" for extra savings at checkout.

Gear and techniques discussed in this episode:

Yongnuo RF-603 II Wireless Flash Triggers are an inexpensive and basic option to remotely trigger your flash wirelessly.

Yongnuo RF-603 II - Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2KON4ZG

Yongnuo RF-603 II - B&H: https://bhpho.to/2s8S97v

Yongnuo YN-622C II is a more sophisticated wireless transceiver that supports E-TTL for some camera / flash combinations:

Yongnuo YN-622 II - Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2x44Juc

Yongnuo YN-622C II - B&H: https://bhpho.to/2GHBUDC

Godox TT685 flash available for many camera brands:

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2GKj12S

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2J1SaEE

Godox X Pro E-TTL Wireless Flash Trigger:

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2GHDDsA

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2x57V9d

Godox S-Type Speedlite Bracket for Bowens:

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2IEAT5c

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2x3ryys

Godox Octa Softbox with Bowens Speedring and Grid (37.4"):

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2GIVIq5

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IY5R7w

MagMod light modifiers for mobile strobes:

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2GJuMGT

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IH3SVI

For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on:

Website: www.MarcoLarousse.com

Twitter: @HamburgCam

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/

Follow PPN here:

Website: http://www.photopodcasts.com/podcasts

Twitter: @Photopodcasts

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

We Shoot Mirrorless #14 | PPN | Firmware Frenzy, Medium Format Love, and Vacation Cams May 17, 2018

Show notes

Firmware frenzy, medium format love, and vacation cams are some of the topics that Marco and Scott discuss on episode #14 of the "We Shoot Mirrorless" podcast for May 2018.

This show is sponsored by:

COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world.

Marco was interviewed about street photography and his work in the current issue of the German photography magazine "PHOTO HITS" 6/2018 (in German): https://shop.fotohits.de/catalogsearch/result/?q=foto-hits-magazin-6-2018

SmugMug acquired Flickr and Scott and Marco think that this could be a good thing for the photography community.

If you want to attend a 1 on 1 street photography workshop in Hamburg, Marco now offers this option. Check it out: https://www.marcolarousse.com/street-photography-workshops/

Marco draws the four winners for the PPN 1st birthday giveaway. 3 cool photo presents are gifted to 3 PPN listeners. These are the prices:

Panasonic announced the TS7/FT7 camera. It's the first rugged compact water- and shockproof camera to have a built-in EVF.

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2L1InfT

Fuji announced the GF 250mm f4 R LM OIS WR medium format lens. It gives an EFV of around 200mm, focuses via a linear focus motor and its OIS is rated at 5-stop shake reduction, according to Fuji. The minimum focus distance is 1.4m or 55" and it weight 1.4kg or 3.14lb.

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2wRqttw

Fuji released a 1.4x teleconverter for the new 250mm f4 lens, boosting the FOV to 277mm at f5.6..And they have also released macro extension tubes for the Medium Format GF system. The MCEX-18G WR is 18mm long while the MCEX-45G WR is 45mm. Both are weather sealed.

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2wRqttw

Fuji updated the X-T2 with FW version 4.0. Some of the added features are:

Automatic focus bracketing up to 999 frames focus shift. (Stich later)

F-log recording to SD card (previously only possible over HDMI)

1080/120p high speed mode (plays back in Slow Motion)

Improved Phase Detect AF performance reducing the low light focus acquisition from +0.5EV to -1.0EV,

Flicker reduction (especially indoor sports in fluorescent light)

Enlarged/customizable indicators in viewfinder and LCD

The Fuji X-T20 was upgraded to FW version 2.0, The X-E3 to FW version 1.20, the X100F to FW version 2.10, and the X-H1 to FW version 1.02.

Fuji FW update website: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/fw_table.html

Olympus has also released FW updates to some of their OM-D series cameras:

http://cs.olympus-imaging.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/software/firm/e1/ .

Hasselblad has released the XCD 21mm f4 lens for the X1D camera. It has a 17mm EFV with f4-f32 aperture range.

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2rKZR7F

Hasselblad also updated the FW and added some features to the X1D camera with FW version 1.21. Some of the new features are:

Interval timer. Exposure bracketing. Shutter speed limit for Auto ISO in P and full Auto mode. AF support for almost all HC/HCD lenses when using the XH lens adapter.

https://www.hasselblad.com/x1d/firmware/

Sony released minor FW upgrades for two of their top cameras.

a7R III FW version 1.10 adds Pixel Shift Multi Shooting interval of 0.5sec (1-30 seconds previously). Adds support for bracketing during silent shooting with uncompressed RAW. Adds support for turning of the peaking display level for S-Log shooting and improves the overall stability of camera.

https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE7RM3&template_id=1&region_id=1&tab=download#/downloadTab

a7 III FW version 1.01 implements bug fixes and improves the overall camera stability.

https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=ILCE7M3&template_id=1&region_id=1&tab=download#/downloadTab

Tamron launches 28-75mm f2.8 Di III RXD lens for Sony e-Mount. The lens was designed with a focus on IQ, compact size, and Silent AF. It weighs 550g or 19.4Oz. The new stepping motor is claimed to be fast, accurate, and silent, and the lens is moisture resistant.

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2rMI8wq

Casio is pulling out of the digital compact camera market and Marco is going down memory lane as his first ever digital camera was a Casio QV-10.

Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 2018 software:

Link: http://bit.ly/2CzlC2g (use the discount code "PHOTOPODCASTS" at checkout for extra savings)

Mirrorless question of the month:

Hi Scott and Marco, I am currently shooting wildlife with a Nikon D500 and D7200, the D500 is everything have always wanted for a wildlife shooting camera. I use mostly a tamron 150-600 lens, however, at the end of the day, my arm is so tired if I do a lot of shooting. I have been seriously thinking about changing to either the oly OM_D Mll or the panasonic G9. From reviews, I have read either camera is a toss up for my needs. The panasonic feels great in the hand. My main question does one brand of lenses work better on the competitors camera than the other? Both brands seem to have good long lenses for wildlife Oh by the way I am from Clearfield, UT. and I have a sony a6500 for street shooting and for doing landscapes. I did try the sony 100-400 on it, and I did not care for that set up. Thanks for your help.

Question by: Mark from Clearfield, Utah, USA.

We have a PPN Photo Podcast Network group at Flickr (click link) that is open to our listeners and photos taken with all mirrorless camera brands. If you want to join just let us know through the "request invitation" button on the group and drop us a quick line there. We'll add you to the group then. And please ask for the invite via the web browser and not via the Flickr App. The invite process via the app has not been working reliably. You can also submit an image using the Instagram hashtag #WeShootMirrorless

We have picked our monthly featured photographer and image from the submitted photos. Our monthly We Shoot Mirrorless feature photo and photographer of the month is: Pics from Paul - Title: Bicycle and Bicycle (click here).

For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam

For more information on Scott Bourne follow him on Twitter: @ScottBourne

About this show:

Q&A #12 | PPN | Choosing a Camera System, Silver vs. Black, and Photo Contests May 09, 2018

Show notes

Q&A about: Choosing a camera system, silver or black cameras, and should you enter photo contests?

This is the PPN - Q&A podcast episode #12 for May 2018.

Please submit your photography related questions to us here: http://www.photopodcasts.com/contact.html

This episode is sponsored by:

Skylum and Luminar 2018 - The most innovative photo editor for Mac and PC.

Use the discount code "PHOTOPODCASTS" for extra savings at checkout.

You can still enter our PPN Birthday giveaway by telling us which was your favorite PPN episodes so far and why? Just enter your short comment to the show notes of the "We Shoot Mirrorless episode #13":

https://www.photopodcasts.com/podcasts/we-shoot-mirrorless-13-ppn-birthday-nab-news-and-giveaways

Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

Hi Marco, I know that you are a Fuji shooter and have invested into this system for a few years. But if you would be free to buy a new mirrorless camera system today, which one would you pick and why? And BTW, I loved your interview with Jeff Widener, it was very inspiring. Thank you for all the work and great PPN content!

Question from: Edward, Toronto, Canada

I have a very simple and maybe a bit superficial question: Some of the camera bodies that I'm looking at right now are offered in black or silver. Should I just pick the one I like better or can you think of strategic reasons which one could be better?

Question from: Liz, San Diego, California

Hi Marco, I have started to become a more serious photographer about 3 years ago. I share my images on Instagram and Flickr and have received many likes and some positive comments so far. Now I have been invited to submit my images to a photo competition. What are your thoughts on photo competitions? Are they any good to make me more famous and expand my network or are they a waste of time and money?

Question from: Adrian, Melbourne, Australia

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Camera and Inspiration #13 | PPN | Jeff Widener - Iconic Tank Man Photographer and more Apr 30, 2018

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Interview with Jeff Widener - Inspiration from the famous "Tank Man" photographer on his famous image, his photojournalism career, and inspirational words for other photographers.

This is episode #13 of the Camera and Inspiration show at "PPN - Photo Podcast Network" for April 2018.

This episode is sponsored by:

Skylum's Aurora HDR 2018 software - The #1 HDR Software for Mac & Windows

Use the discount code "PHOTOPODCASTS" to save $10 at checkout.

This is the 50th podcast episode at PPN and we invited a very special photographer for this episode: Jeff Widener is an American photojournalist who is best known for his famous "Tank Man" image from Beijing in 1989. Time magazine has selected this photo as one of the 100 most influential images of all time.

Marco picked Jeff Widener as the PPN inspirational photographer of the month, and Jeff shares the thrilling moments and the many coincidences that led to him taking the famous Tank Man photo and how it has changed his career.

But a world famous and powerful iconic image such as "Tank Man" often reduces a photographer in public perception to that image. And while sometimes struggling with the nimbus of his famous image, Jeff has proven over and over again that he is a very talented photographer with a strong body of work. http://www.jeffwidener.com In this interview he shares what made him want to become a photographer, how he advanced in his career, and some of the funny and interesting experiences that he has made during his work as a photojournalist. https://www.instagram.com/jeff.widener/

Quotes from the interview:

"You don't just take a picture - you have to feel it."

"I need more chaos in my images..."

"I'll be 62 in August and I'm still trying to find solutions to problems that have been bugging me about my work for years."

Here are the links to Jeff's work and social media accounts:

Web: http://www.jeffwidener.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeff.widener/

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

Marco's inspirational photo book of the month is called: "Modern Color" - by Fred Herzog.

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2vTUBDV

Published by Hatje Cantz (approx 320 pages): http://www.hatjecantz.de/fred-herzog-6837-1.html

Fred Herzog is mainly known for his photography in Vancouver where he focused primarily on capturing working-class life. He shot mainly on Kodachrome which marginalized him since most artists shot in B&W in the 1950's and 1960's.

But he has and his work has been recognized in recent years and I certainly want to introduce you to his work and his book Modern Color.

Herzog once said: "I wanted to show the world the way it is"

The book mainly consists of beautiful color photographs of the 1950's to 1970's and the color is simply stunning If you had never shot Kodachrome and want to get an idea why so many dearly miss it, you will instantly find out after opening this book.

This book should be on the very top of the list because it is a great example for those of you who may think that there is nothing interesting to photograph in your town anymore.

Looking at old images is always interesting, Cars, clothes, houses, no smartphones, but what do you think Fred saw when he stepped out of his door in 1958? It all looked to him like when you step out of your door today.

Study this book and see what caught his attention and convert it into today's life. You may be amazed at the opportunities that lay before you.

The book covers a lot of different scenes, some that include humans, but if you are not comfortable with photographing humans without asking beforehand, there are plenty of images of cars, houses, posters, and signs that are just stunning.

For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam

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More Gear Show #13 | PPN | Shooting Video as a Photographer - with PhotoJoseph Apr 22, 2018

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The More Gear Show topic this month is: Shooting video from a photographer's point of view - with guest host Joseph Linaschke, better known as PhotoJoseph on the internet.

This episode is sponsored by:

Skylum and Luminar 2018 - The most innovative photo editor for Mac and PC.

Use the discount code "PHOTOPODCASTS" for extra savings at checkout.

This More Gear Topic will be about shooting video from a photographer's point of view. Many of us photographers are scared of shooting video because we have grown up to capture the decisive moment in 1/1000s and edit that moment to perfection in the darkroom or nowadays in Lightroom or other photo editing software.

But we also pay good money for all of the latest and greatest video features in our photo cameras, so we might as well start to use them.

And in order to give you very experienced and qualified tips, Marco invited his friend PhotoJoseph who is not only a great guy, a wonderful photographer, an official Panasonic Luminary ambassador, but he is also a pro in regards of recording and editing professional videos.

Gear and techniques discussed in this episode:

Setting up your iPhone / smartphone to record good video. How good are smartphones for video and where are the limitations?

Recording video with rugged action cams like the new GoPro Hero is quite useful for certain situations, too. And few settings also mean few chances for errors.

GoPro Hero Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2HNFdvd

GoPro Hero B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Hw4MRp

4K, 1080P, 24P, 30P, 60P… What does all this mean in the real world and which one should you choose to get the desired look?

How to set up your digital photo camera in order to get good looking video and audio results? What gear is suggested?

Rode VMMICRO - Compact on camera mic:

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2HeBsBX

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2F2QapC

Panasonic GH5

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2Hk5V1C

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2yL4no4

Easy backup, storing, and processing of your video files - even on your iPhone - via GNARBOX SSD:

Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2HeC1f3

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2vvSc20

LumaFusion is the iOS video editing software that Joseph uses on his iPad to process his images on the GNARBOX SSD:

https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios/

Joseph will speak at the Out Of Chicago Conference this summer. Use the discount code "photojoseph" to save on your registration fee (discount is only available until April 25th!)

Co-Host info for Joseph Linaschke / PhotoJoseph

Joseph's Website: www.joseph.info

Joseph's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/photojoseph

Joseph's Twitter: @PhotoJoseph

Joseph's Instagram: www.instagram.com/photojoseph

Joseph's Panasonic LUMIX and GH5 training: http://GH5Training.com

For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on:

Website: www.MarcoLarousse.com

Twitter: @HamburgCam

Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/

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