95 – Larry King family portrait – Interview with Laszlo of Montreal

March 21, 2011 By 1 Comment

Photography podcast #95 features an interview with Canadian photographer Laszlo of Montreal. In this interview Laszlo talks about a recent portrait session with Larry King and his family. In an effort to illustrate how keeping it simple can yield great results, Laszlo deconstructs this photograph while talking about lighting, composition and technique.

Larry King family portrait by Laszlo of Montreal

Larry King family © Laszlo of Montreal

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Macro – closeup  is the level 2 assignment this month on our photography forum
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94 – Turning day into night

March 3, 2011 By 2 Comments

Photography podcast #94 teaches how to turn day into night or late afternoon for portrait purposes. This technique is often used by wedding, fashion and portrait photographers. The goal of the technique is to make the sky look darker so that the model pops against the sky. This often adds mood and/or drama to a shot. We discuss 2 techniques; using flash and camera in manual non TTL (Through the lens) mode as well as TTL mode. We also touch on flash sync speeds.

This image looks like it was shot in the late afternoon but it was shot at 1pm. Camera mode was aperture priority using TTL flash. Exposure compensation was set to -3 on camera and +2 for the direct on camera flash. I would have taken the flash off camera for a better lighting pattern but it was minus 15 C and my model only had 5 minutes in her.

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93 – Black and white photography – qualities that make good bw images

January 31, 2011 By 6 Comments

Photography podcast #93 is based on a thread in our photography forum by member asnow where he asks about the qualities make a good black and white photo. A number of other forum members help answer the question and I offer up some personal opinions as well. One‚piece‚of good advice involves learning to see in black and white using a digital camera. Most digital cameras can capture the image in colour but SHOW it to you on your camera’s screen in black and white. This allows you to learn how coloured tones under a given light look in black and white. (Look up the word monochrome in your camera’s instruction manual for instructions on how to do this). Live view is also fantastic as it shows you how the scene will look in BW even before you click the shutter. (Many thanks to asnow, raven4ns, Wicked Dark and Andrew for their contributions to the thread and podcast.)

Snow Tracks - Marko Kulik

Snow Tracks - Marko Kulik

Links /resources mentioned in this podcast:

The Zone System – Wikipedia | The Zone system on Luminious landscape
Wicked Dark’s article Black and White 101
Emotion is the regular assignment this month on our photography forum
Backlighting is the level 2 assignment this month on our photography forum
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92 – My damn lenses keep vignetting – solving vignetting problems

January 10, 2011 By 4 Comments

Photography podcast #92 talks about solving vignetting which is the unwanted darkening around the edges or corners in your photographs. We talk about 2-3 very common reasons why even professional lenses that cost a fortune, STILL suffer from vignetting in certain cases. ‚We also talk about why many people never notice the vignetting in their photographs even though it’s often there.

Mechanical or filter vignetting

This is mechanical vignetting of a shot of the sky on my F2.8 24mm wide angle lens and is due to too many filters in front of the lens. Shot at left at F2.8. Stopping down to F 5.6 (right shot) ‚helps slightly. A better solution here is to simply use less filters, or wider ones.

Optical vignetting

Optical vignetting on neutral subject. Shot at left is at F-5.6 focused on infinity using the 300mm end of my 28-300 zoom. Shot at right is at F-11 focused on infinity using the 300mm end of my 28-300 zoom‚and the vignetting is almost gone. Both images shot without filters of any kind. This type of vignetting can occur in some cases on almost any DSLR lens regardless of price.‚Listening‚to the podcast explains why this happens.

Links /resources mentioned in this podcast:

Cambridge in Colour article on lenses
Wider Cokin Z filter holders at B&H
Step up rings at B&H
Adapter rings at B&H
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Backlighting is the level 2 assignment this month on our photography forum

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91 – 3 ways to reduce noise in photography

December 24, 2010 By 4 Comments

Photography podcast #91 discusses 3 common‚reasons‚we get noise in our photographs and we offer tips on how to beat that noise. For the purposes of this podcast, noise is the appearance of coloured‚specks, ‚monochromatic‚specks or bands/lines that appear in your photographs (often in uniform areas like the sky or in the shadowy parts of the image) that should not be there.

Scene from Oka Parc Quebec Canada

Scene from Oka Park Quebec Canada

This image from OKA Park looks pleasing enough and looking at it here you might not know that the image was underexposed. I boosted the levels in Photoshop so at first glance it looks pretty good.

HOWEVER, this 100% crop from the same image reveals the noise (colours in the snow) due to underexposure.

Snow detail crop at 100% shows colour noise

Snow detail crop at 100% shows colour noise

TIP – Don’t automatically underexpose. Underexpose the scene only when necessary.

Links /resources mentioned in this podcast:

Cambridge in Colour article on noise
Noise Ninja
Dfine
Topaz Denoise

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90 – Tilt shift lenses for landscape photography – Interview w/ Darwin Wiggett

November 24, 2010 By 16 Comments

Photography podcast #90 features an interview with Canadian landscape photographer Darwin Wiggett. It was recorded on a photo tour in the Alberta Rockies led by Darwin. In the interview Darwin discusses why he often uses a tilt shift lens in landscape photography. For those that have never heard of a tilt shift lens, it’s a lens that has the ability to tilt and/or shift while attached to your camera. The tilting aspect of the lens allows you to get amazing depth of field (REGARDLESS‚ of aperture) because the lens can tilt in the same direction as the plane of focus. The shift aspect of the lens allows you to correct non parallel lines in camera when photographing a building for example. It also allows for easy panoramas. Darwin is a fabulous teacher so take a listen and it will all make even more sense. We also talk a bit about testing your lenses, resolution, aperture, depth of field and image circles.

An example of a tilt shift lens

Note how the image on the right has SUPERB depth of field because the tilt shift lens was TILTED into the plane of focus. Image at left uses a regular wide angle lens.

Note how the image on the right has SUPERB depth of field because the tilt shift lens was TILTED into the plane of focus. Image at left uses a regular wide angle lens. ‚©D. Wiggett

Note how the lighthouse is straight in the shot at right due to the shift correction on a tilt shift lens

Note how the lighthouse is straight in the shot at right due to the SHIFT correction on a tilt shift lens. Image at left uses a regular wide angle lens. ‚© D. Wiggett

Links /resources mentioned in this podcast:
Workshops and photo tours with Darwin Wiggett
Jay Maisel Documentary for inspiration
Show us where you live is the regular assignment this month on our photography forum
Time (No clocks) is the level 2 assignment this month on our photography forum
Nikon’s 24mm tilt shift lens at B&H
Canon’s 24mm tilt shift lens at B&H

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89 – Interview with Joyce Tenneson – Michael Grecco – Notes from Jay Maisel

November 5, 2010 By 5 Comments

Photography podcast #89 features 2 interviews that were recorded at the PDN Photoplus Conference and Expo in New York last weekend.‚ This conference and show happens yearly and is one of the largest photo shows in North America. It’s an AWESOME show/conference with all the latest products and fabulous seminars from some of the best photographers in North America. This post/podcast will cover some of the seminars and other posts will cover some of the products.

Interview 1 is with fine art photographer Joyce Tenneson. I’ve been following her work for close to 20 years so it was a real treat to interview her. In this interview we talk about finding a personal style.

Interview 2 is with well know portraitist and celebrity photographer Michael Grecco. In this interview Michael shares some of his lighting secrets to achieve a dramatic portrait.

Finally I share some of the notes that I took in a seminar led by master photographer Jay Maisel.

Thanks again to Joyce Tenneson, Michael Grecco and Jay Maisel for allowing us to feature their work and for their wonderful seminars.

Ingerborg Ten Haeff - From Wise Women ‚© Joyce Tenneson

Ingerborg Ten Haeff - From Wise Women ‚© Joyce Tenneson

Stevie Wonder ‚© Michael Grecco

Stevie Wonder ‚© Michael Grecco

A Jay Maisel image exemplifying 'gesture' ‚©Jay Maisel

A Jay Maisel image exemplifying 'gesture' ‚© Jay Maisel

Links /resources mentioned in this podcast:
Joyce Tenneson – feature on Photography.ca
Michael Grecco – feature on Photography.ca
Jay Maisel – feature on Photography.ca
Jay Maisel Documentary
Light tools – for modifying light
Dynalite kit at B&H
Show us where you live is the regular assignment this month on our photography forum
Time (No clocks) is the level 2 assignment this month on our photography forum

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88 – Rain photography

October 26, 2010 By 9 Comments

Photography podcast #88 talks about rain photography and is based on a suggestion by Mad Aussie, Thanks MA. ‚ In the podcast we talk about how to go about‚ protecting yourself and your camera so that you can enjoy rain photography. We also talk about subject matter, technique, after the rain camera care and we touch on lighting as well.

Puddle and Reflection by Marko Kulik

Puddle-drop and Reflection by Marko Kulik

Rainsleeve and Flash rainsleeve

Rainsleeve and Flash rainsleeve

Links /resources mentioned in this podcast:

Rainsleeve for your DSLR and flash (at B&H)
Rainsleeve for your DSLR (at B&H)

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87 – Rear curtain sync – front curtain sync in flash photography

September 21, 2010 By 7 Comments

Photography podcast #87‚ talks about the difference between rear curtain sync and front curtain sync when using flash with your camera. Basically when using rear curtain sync, the flash fires toward the end of the exposure instead of toward the beginning of the exposure as it normally does. This allows the blur that results from using slow shutter speeds to trail behind the subject where it looks natural. When using slow shutter speeds, you’ll generally need to use a tripod. We also go over some basics on combining flash with ambient light.

Front curtain sync

Front curtain sync - Notice the movement trail in front of my hand, it looks unnatural

Rear curtain sync

Rear curtain sync - Notice the movement trail behind my hand, it looks more natural

Photography mixing flash and ambient light

Wedding centerpiece by Dominic Fuizzotto - Dominic skillfully bounces flash to add detail to the flowers in this lovely bright image

Links /resources mentioned in this podcast:
Dominic Fuizzotto photography – Wedding photography in Montreal
Publicphotography.org – Flickr group – Publicphotography.org – Facebook group

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86 – Inkjet paper review 2 – Museo Silver rag, Portfolio rag – Moab entrada bright

August 27, 2010 By 2 Comments

Photography podcast #86 is the second? podcast devoted to high end inkjet papers and it reviews and discusses 3 of them. I LOVE photo papers (traditional and digital) and I just bought a new Epson 3880 inkjet to test inkjet papers with?.and of course make larger prints.?There?s LOADS of creative possibilities when you try new inkjet papers so I hope the review of these 3 papers?is useful to many listeners/readers.

All 3 of these papers are highly recommended. Museo Silver rag is a thick (300 GSM) light cream coloured paper with a medium gloss finish and a slight texture. Museo Portfolio rag is a thick (300GSM) matte paper with a cream colour and very slight texture. Moab Entrada 300 bright is a thick (300GSM) double sided matte paper with a white colour and slight texture. Just as an FYI, if i say a paper has a cream colour, others may say on first glance, no it’s white. However, take that paper and put it beside something like regular plain white laser paper and the creamy base tone is more apparent.

Note as well that the 2 matte papers have optical brighteners in them. I also talk about ICC profiles again. Here is where they go on your computer after you download them. MAC= MAC HD > Library > ColorSync > Profiles
Windows PC= C: > Windows > System 32 > Spool > Drivers > Color

Detail from Parisian self portrait on Museo silver rag - ?Marko Kulik

Parisian self portrait on Museo silver rag - ?Marko Kulik

Detail from Reflection at Dorwin - 2009 on Museo portfolio rag - ?Marko Kulik

Reflection at Dorwin - 2009 on Museo portfolio rag - ?Marko Kulik

Detail from Parisian self portrait on Museo portfolio rag - ?Marko Kulik

Parisian self portrait on Museo portfolio rag - ?Marko Kulik

Links /resources mentioned in this podcast:

Epson 3880 at B&H
Podcast 62 – Monitor/printer calibration
Podcast 63 – I1 Extreme and ColourMunki review & printer dialogue boxes when printing.
Museo Silver rag – Buy Museo silver rag at B&H
Museo Portfolio rag – Buy Museo portfolio rag at B&H
Moab Entrada 300 bright- Buy Moab entrada bright 300 at B&H
Main assignment on our photography forum – Minimalism
Level 2 assignment on our? photography forum – Sidelight to create texture in B/W

Publicphotograpgy.org – Celebrating the rights of photographers -?Publicphotography.org – Flickr group – Publicphotography.org – Facebook group

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85 – Inkjet paper review 1 – German etching – Fine art Baryta by Hahnemuhle

July 22, 2010 By 2 Comments

Photography podcast #85 is the first of several podcasts that will review and discuss inkjet papers. Let me say it right now, I LOVE photo papers (traditional and digital) and I just bought a new Epson 3880 inkjet to test inkjet papers with….and of course make larger prints. There’s LOADS of creative possibilities when you try new inkjet papers so I hope the review of these 2 papers (German Etching and Fineart Baryta by Hahnemuhle) is useful to many listeners/readers. Both papers are Highly recommended. German Etching (310GSM) is a textured matte creamy white paper. Fineart Baryta (325 GSM) is a glossy white paper with an ever so slight texture. Ansel Adams called the print ‘the performance’ and these days there’s tons of paper choices to get your prints to sing.

Detail German Etching

Detail from The Wanderer II on German Etching paper by Hahnemuhle - ©Marko Kulik

Detail from Steam Vents at VNP

Detail from Steam Vents at VNP - German Etching paper by Hahnemuhle - ©Marko Kulik

Steam Vents at VNP

Steam Vents at VNP - German Etching Marko Kulik

The Wanderer I

The Wanderer II - German Etching - © Marko Kulik

Detail from Snow Pods on Fineart Baryta from Hahnemuhle © Marko Kulik

Detail from Snow Pod on Fineart Baryta from Hahnemuhle © Marko Kulik

Snow Pods on Fineart Baryta from Hahnemuhle © Marko Kulik

Snow Pod on Fineart Baryta from Hahnemuhle © Marko Kulik

The wanderer Ion Fineart Baryta from Hahnemuhle

The Wanderer I - Fineart Baryta Hahnemuhle © Marko Kulik

Links /resources mentioned in this podcast:

Epson 3880 at B&H
Podcast 62 – Monitor/printer calibration
Podcast 63 – I1 Extreme and ColourMunki review & printer dialogue boxes when printing.
Hahnemuhle papers – Hahnemuhle ICC profiles
Hahnemuhle German Etching Paper at B&H
Hahnemuhle Fine art Baryta Paper at B&H
Comment about back button autofocus on Nikonians – Thx F8&Bthere!
Testimonials link if you’re feeling wordy :)

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84 – Back (rear) button autofocusing

July 2, 2010 By 5 Comments

Photography podcast #84 is based on a single comment by Richard from our forum where he mentions rear-button autofocus to aid in sharpness. This technique was developed by Canon about 20 years ago but I first heard of this technique on the MPB podcast (link in shownotes – thx for finding it for me Martin!) about two and a half years ago. Basically this technique REMOVES autofocusing from the shutter release button and assigns it to a button on the back of the camera. Especially when tracking a moving subject, this is a great technique and will likely get you more keepers. It will also STOP your autofocus from tracking things that you don’t want it to.

Finger positions for rear button autofocus

Finger positions for rear button autofocus

Ducks

Ducks - Even though ducks are entering/exiting the scene, autofocus is not lost on the central duck which I was tracking. The autofocusing cannot 'hunt' for any other duck because I am tracking and locking focus on only 1 duck.

Links /resources mentioned in this podcast:

Excellent Rear button autofocus article by Canon
Rear button autofocus discussed on the Martin Bailey Podcast
July 2010′s – Perspective and/or Leading lines assignment
Publicphotograpgy.org – Celebrating the rights of photographers -Publicphotography.org – Flickr group – Publicphotography.org – Facebook group

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