Archive for December, 2011

Podcast 315 : What’s in the Bag? – Nature and Wildlife

Nature & Wildlife Shooting Gear Lineup

Following on from Episode 309 when we looked at what I take on a portrait shoot, today we’re going to look at what I take on a nature and wildlife shoot. I’m planning on going away for a few days this week, so I figured as I planned my shoot, I’d walk you through what [...]


Podcast 314 : The “Artisan” Photographer

Trimming Photos

With the digital age, photography has in many ways become incredibly “easy”. I’m not just talking about the direct act of photography, although that has become so much easier, with the ability to view our images on the LCD and correct our mistakes right there in the field. Today I wanted to muse a little [...]


Podcast 313 : Where to Buy Camera Gear in Tokyo? Map Camera!

The Canon Floor (4F)

A few weeks ago, I was talking with a friend of mine, Lem Fugitt, while he was at my place for some private consulting on his new camera, and we got onto the subject of where I buy my gear, so I told Lem about Map Camera. It turned out that although Lem has lived in [...]


Nik Software’s Creative Efex Collection – Limited Offer

Nik Software's Creative Efex Collection

As a Nik Software affiliate, I’ve just been made aware of an amazing offer from our friends at Nik, the Creative Efex Collection, comprised of Color Efex Pro 4, Silver Efex Pro 2, and HDR Efex Pro. Many of you already know that I’m a huge fan of Silver Efex Pro 2, and since the [...]


Podcast 312 : The Southern New Zealand Photo Adventure (Apr 2012)

Southern_Photo_Safari_0373

Today I chat with Clive Copeman, an amazing photographer from New Zealand, who I’ve teamed up with to bring you the Southern New Zealand Photo Adventure in April 2012. We walk you through the amazing itinerary that Clive has put together for what has shaped up to be the photography adventure of a lifetime! Use [...]


Podcast 311 : Oct 2011 “Hands” MBP Assignment Winning Images

Slipping Away © Dennis Brennan

Today we’re going to take a look at the five winning images from the October assignment on the theme of “Hands”. It was great to see a better turn out for our assignment this month! Let’s continue to try and get involved if you don’t already. The more people actually get involved, the better our [...]