Lighting and Portraiture Tutorials

Podcast #31: Photo Assisting, Interview with Rico Elvina

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Interview with Rico Elvina, a photographer and photo assistant in NYC. This is a very honest and candid interview about what it’s like to start your career as an assistant. Subscribe to download our podcasts on iTunes.

What we talk about:

  • The roles of various professionals on a shoot
  • The challenges of getting in
  • Is assisting a good place to start?

 

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Podcast #30: Wedding Photography Tips with Neil van Niekerk

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Interview with Neil van Niekerk, a photographer and photography book author who works in and around the NYC area. Lots of example photos in this video. Subscribe to download our podcasts on iTunes.

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What we talk about:

  • Wedding photography workflow
  • Best practices for avoiding problems
  • What makes a good second shooter

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Podcast #29: Interview with Photographer Joe Asencios

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In this episode, an interview with Chicago-based photographer, Joe Asencios. Subscribe to download our podcasts on iTunes.

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What we talk about:

  • Sacrificing for your photography
  • Joe’s lighting, settings, and post-processing methodology
  • Finding and working with great models

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Podcast Video #28: Snapseed

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In this episode, we cover that super-cool app from Nik Software, Snapseed.  We’re joined by Joseph Ferreira. Subscribe to download our podcasts on iTunes.

Check out the video and images for this episode and all podcasts at:  YouTube

What we talk about:

  • iPhone photography
  • Snapseed
  • Canon, Nikon new platforms

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Images from the podcast.  To follow along, with the discussion, check out the video at YouTube.