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Podcast #30: Wedding Photography Tips with Neil van Niekerk

October 14, 2012 By 2 Comments

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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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About-Photography Podcast #25: TTL vs. Manual Flash

October 20, 2011 By 3 Comments

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In this episode, TTL versus Manual Flash with Michael Zelbel.  Michael Zelbel is a photographer and editor of his own blogs, Zelbel.com and SmokingStrobes.com, based in Duesseldorf, Germany.   We talk about working with TTL flash. Subscribe to download our podcasts on iTunes.

What we talk about:

  • Some professionals might not be comfortable with TTL
  • What TTL is
  • You still have the ability to adjust flash power on the fly
  • Good reasons to use TTL over manual flash
  • Different brands handle lighting “ratios” different ways
  • What gear do you need to use TTL off-camera?
  • Should I start off with TTL, or manual flash when learning?
  • Canon or Nikon TLL flavors, which one does Michael use?
  • Ed notes that Nikon links Flash Exposure Compensation (FEC) to Exposure Compensation (EC)
  • TTL Flash technology has improved recently

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Extra:  For some great instruction on getting started with off-camera flash visit: “How to Shoot Professional-Looking Headshots and Portraits on a Budget with Small Flashes.”

And, get my ebook, “100% Reliable Flash Photography,” available for instant download.

 

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About-Photography Podcast #19: Sarah Small

September 20, 2011 By 2 Comments

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Sarah Small
Our interview with New York City-based artist/photographer, Sarah Small.  Sarah talks about her on-going project, the Delirium Constructions and her ambitious, Tableau Vivant production.  Listen to the show by clicking the player button here, or subscribe to download our podcasts on iTunes.  More about Sarah on her website, SarahSmall.com

In this episode:

  • The Delirium Constructions and Sarah’s process
  • How nudity is not the point, nakedness is
  • Tableau Vivant, how it came together
  • Why do people get involved with art projects?

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Sarah Small, Kathryn Von Marks In Larissa′s Lap

 

Sarah Small, Ariella and Crow

 

Sarah Small, Laura at Evelyn's

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