The Picturing Success Podcast

Latest Episodes:

191 Don Komarechka 2.0 - Our friend Don the 'Snowflake Guy' shares all kinds of Macro photography secrets Jan 23, 2020

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Don and Rick talk about photographing subjects – from snowflake to ants – up close and personal. So if you have a $1,000 macro lens or a smart phone, this episode will give you some insight into this universe, as Don says, “at our feet.”

These two pros also talk about the blending of science and photography, and why it is so very important to understand the subject.

Rick and Don also talk about Don’s forthcoming (and much awaited) book, Macro Photograph – The Universe at Your Feet.

Visit with Don: www.donkom.ca

190 - Katrin Eismann and Rick talk about photoshop, photography, and visual arts Jan 20, 2020

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Rick interviewed our friend Katrin Eismann while she was attending and presenting at Adobe MAX 2019 in Los Angeles, CA. Katrin talks about the classes she lead, including Contemporary Mobile Photography, which included street shooting a Lightroom processing.

Katrin also talks about why photographers should attend Adobe MAX – which is mostly comprised of graphic designers. One reason, she says, “It’s good to get inspired by other types of artists, not only photographers.”

If you are interested in mobile photography, Lightroom and photography in general, this podcast is for you.

Visit with Katrin on her website: katrin-eismann.com

BONUS - Behind the Scenes with the New PlatyBall Ballhead KickStarter Jan 16, 2020

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Just yesterday the all new PlatyBall was announced to the world on the Kelby One show The Grid. Today Larry B sits down with the inventor and they talk about the amazing new technology that has gone into the development of a bullhead that's effectively upside down from what we're used to.

http://platyball.com

189 Five Quick Tips about General Photography with Guest Photographer Steve Brazill Jan 15, 2020

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Steve Brazill has been a popular guest on our regular style interview shows and now Steve has stepped up when we asked him if he'd like to do a guest version of our 5 Quick Tips episodes. Steve tackles general photography in this great, short episode and you can find out more about him by following one of these links:

Portfolio: stevebrazill.com Behind the Shot Podcast: behindtheshot.tv

Social:

https://twitter.com/stevebrazill https://facebook.com/stevebrazillphotography https://instagram.com/stevebrazill

188 Susan Dimock and Rick Talk Fine Art Photography Jan 13, 2020

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Several years ago, Rick met Susan Dimock on the sandy beaches of Bandon, Oregon. They became friends immediately – for several reasons: they love photography, love sharing, love teaching and have a great respect for, and protecting, the environment . . . not only for the animals but also for people.

Susan shares some of her photo philosophies and well as some tips on photographing at slow shutter speeds, photographing at aquariums and photographing birds.

Susan also talks about her new projects, which include drawing stories out of the environment and running photo workshop in Oregon.

Visit with Susan on her website: susandimockphotography.com

187 Five Quick Tips - 'Lightbulb' Moments and Shoutouts Jan 09, 2020

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As photographers, we're always learning and today we take a little time to go through a handful of powerful, quick training tips and how they have helped us get better at photography.

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186 Patricia Davidson A Rick Sammon Interview with a talented photographer and educator Jan 06, 2020

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We love interviewing pros at the top of their games – the nice ones anyway!

In this episode, Rick talks with fine art landscape photographer Patricia Davidson about her approach to making, and not just taking, pictures.

Topics covered: ND and polarizing filters, composition, print sales, and photographing waterfalls, streams, rivers and waves.

If you love landscape photography, you’ll love this episode – and Patricia. You can visit with her by clicking on the links below.

Patricia Davidson Website & Gallery Portfolio: http://patriciadavidsonphotography.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdavidsonphoto/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/pdavidsonphoto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PatriciaDavidsonPhotography Twitter: http://twitter.com/pdavidsonphoto

185 Five Quick Tips for shooting in the Snow Jan 02, 2020

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Quick and to the point, Rick and Larry talk about some of the challenges and ways to get better results when you're shooting in the snow.

184 Joseph Roybal and Rick Talk Night Shooting, Landscapes, Seascapes… Dec 30, 2019

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Denver-based landscape photographer Joseph Roybal, who Rick met at the recent Out of Oregon conference, is our guest!

Joseph talks about how he makes stunning landscape and seascape photographs – and how you can make them, too.

Specifically, this young and talented photographer shares, among other things, techniques for drawing people into the scene, how to create a you-are-there effect, and how to make (in camera and with post-processing) stunning nighttime images, which includes getting your composition right in daylight hours.

We know you’ll love this show and Joe! Visit with Joseph on his web site: www.JosephRoybal.com

183 Five Quick Tips for Studying and Capturing Window Light Dec 26, 2019

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Rick points out that the Renaissance masters used one light source and there are great ways to see and leverage this kind of light.

Quick Tips style this episode is complete in under 9 minutes.

Enjoy!

— And HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!