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E075 Niven - LightSource Photography Podcast
Bryan Niven, commercial illustrative portrait artist speaks with Bill and Ed about his specialty family portrait service.
Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer (Flickr)
Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)
Special Guest:
Bryan Niven, commercial photographer.
LightSource Episode 75 (Interview Series) [55:56 minutes]
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Bill and Ed (and Mark) discuss:
Sigma purchased Fovian
RED One Camera announcement
Latest episode of Digital Photography One on One (E011)
Substitutions and variations on the lighting setups from DP 1on1 E011
Simulating ring flash with a strobe
Thanks to the Snapfactory team!
All new SupportLightSource.com
StudioLighting.net on Twitter
Previous LightSource guests on Twitter
Photographers.squarespace.com
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Special Guest Bryan Niven discusses:
Background in art, illustration and design
Using film and going to digital
Going toward commercial work
Creating a new form of family portrait
RealityShoot.com with behind the scenes video
Pushing the envelope as a photographer
Not being in the studio for sessions
Taking the studio to the subject
Doing elaborate composite work
Using white backdrops for cutout masking
Lastolite Hilite backdrop
Having a game plan for a custom session
Working with a sketch artist
Lighting approach - surreal illustrative
How long it takes to produce a custom photo illustration
Keeping the final product a secret
Creating high detail composite backgrounds
Creating images that can be explored
Making a commitment to being different and unique
Pricing prints
Deciding what role you are going to excel at
Favorite non-pro camera: Canon Powershot TX-1
What lighting gear he prefers - Dynalite
Starting with Mobilights
Lighting with bare strobe heads
Managing the client experience during a shoot
Software used in post processing
Using a 21 inch Wacom Cintiq tablet
Workflow with Apple Aperture and Adobe Bridge
Proper use of HDR principles
Support the LightSource Photography Podcast:
Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.
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E074 Bean Returns - LightSource Photography Podcast
David Bean, commercial music and celebrity photographer returns to update us on his career and his new studio.
Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer (Flickr)
Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)
Special Guest:
David Bean, commercial photographer.
Follow David on Twitter
David's Twitter photo info/news
LightSource Episode 74 (Interview Series) [41:37 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Chase Jarvis Tech - high speed flash photography
Mac Group is on Twitter
John Nack on Adobe Photoshop CS4 keyboard shortcuts
Bill and Ed get interviewed on DontBoxUsIn.com
StudioLighting.net on Twitter
Previous LightSource guests on Twitter
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Special Guest David Bean discusses:
His new web site design
Updates on his career since we last spoke
Narrowing focus and choosing a specialty
Getting hired in commercial work
Working with higher tier clients
Staff - assistant/studio mate Ben Hancock
Effects of the economy on photographers
The death of paper
The photographer and the role of video
Working as a Director of Photography
Equipment changes
Canon EOS 1D Mark III in natural light situations
Alien Bees, Profoto and Elinchrom lighting gear
Using beauty dishes
Using silks for diffusion
Choosing backgrounds
His new studio space
Lighting with skylights
Go Behind the Shoot web site coming soon
Markovisual
Support the LightSource Photography Podcast:
Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.
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E073 Profoto - LightSource Photography Podcast
Mark Rezzonico, vice president of MAC Group joins Bill and Ed to discuss the Profoto line of lighting equipment.
Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer (Flickr)
Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)
Special Guest:
Mark Rezzonico, Vice President of MAC Group.
Beauty and the Beast Seminar Tour
What people are saying about the seminar
LightSource Episode 73 (Interview Series) [40:47 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Vincent Laforet Video with Canon 5D MkII Reverie
New Lensbaby Lineup
Lensbaby movie lenses
Adobe CS4 releases
CS4 content from Layers Magazine, NAPP, and CSFour.com
Westcott Top 100 Contest
DIY Power Inverter for Location Photography
StudioLighting.net on Twitter
Previous LightSource guests on Twitter
Photographers.squarespace.com
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Special Guest Mark Rezzonico discusses:
History of Profoto Lighting Products
Overview of the product line
New Profoto Pro-8 features
Selecting a Profoto product for your job
Triggering Profoto lights wirelessly
Pro-8 Remote software
Deciding to invest in Profoto
Zoom reflector for profoto heads
Light control options
Light shaping tools utility
Profoto Pro-Giant modifier
Fresnel lenses
Profoto Stick Light
Deciding on a light source based on your needs
Power pack wattage and watt-seconds
Profoto ring lights
On-campus education program
Beauty and the Beast Seminar with Hanson Fong and John Woodward
Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.
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E072 Arias - LightSource Photography Podcast
Zack Arias joins Bill and Ed to discuss his photography his One Light workshop and DVD.
Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer (Flickr)
Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)
Special Guest:
Zack Arias, Atlanta music and head shot photographer.
LightSource Episode 72 (Interview Series) [47:55 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Operation Photo Rescue - sign up now!
DropBox
BackBlaze
SugarSync
DripBook
Lighting Essentials Workshops
David Bean's new web site
Equipment gross-out
Jill Greenberg problems
Digital Photography One on One - Lighting Ratios
StudioLighting.net on Twitter
Previous LightSource guests on Twitter
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Special Guest Zack Arias discusses:
Becoming a music photographer
Re-branding by shooting head shots
Teaching photographers
Building out his new studio
Adding a cyc wall
Three essential things to include in a new studio
Hosting art events in his studio
Head shot business model
Natural light for head shots
Controlling large window light
Why "One Light"
Building a photography business debt free
Learning with a single light
Beginning of the One Light Workshop
Creating a lighting DVD that stands out
The freedom of having the technical become second nature
Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.
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LightSource is our lighting and photography podcast that introduces photographers to studio lighting and digital photography techniques and equipment.
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E071 Tejada II - LightSource Photography Podcast
David Tejada returns to catch up with Bill and Ed and to talk about his upcoming workshops.
Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer (Flickr)
Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)
Special Guest:
David Tejada, corporate and annual report photographer.
Small Strobe Big Results Workshop
LightSource Episode 71 (Interview Series) [31:27 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Nikon announces the D90 DSLR
Canon 5D rumors and 50D announcement
PhotoShop and Premiere Elements
Recent photo shoot
Past guests talk on the LightSource Flickr group
StudioLighting.net on Twitter
Previous LightSource guests on Twitter
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Special Guest David Tejada discusses:
Changes in his lighting approach
Blogging and creating educational video
Photography in the Arctic
Using artificial light with fast apertures
High ISO shooting with Nikon DSLRs
Nikon command system
Canon G9 point and shoot camera
Shooting a corporate headshot with portable flash
Small Strobe Big Results Workshop
DIY Beauty dish
Ringflashes for speedlights
Creative uses for tiny flash bulbs
Upcoming workshops and teaching schedule
Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.
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LightSource is our lighting and photography podcast that introduces photographers to studio lighting and digital photography techniques and equipment.
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E070 Legg - LightSource Photography Podcast
In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with Rich Legg, stock photographer with Istockphoto.com.
Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer (Flickr)
Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)
Special Guest:
Rich Legg, commercial stock photographer.
LightSource Episode 70 (Interview Series) [49:59 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
New OneLight work shop DVD release
Ed is on Twitter
StudioLighting.net on Twitter
Previous LightSource guests on Twitter
Photographers.squarespace.com
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Special Guest Rich Legg discusses:
His path to becoming a stock photographer
How he decides what to shoot
Being inspired by LightSource
Choosing models and finding friends
Paying models
How to decide the return on an investment for a shoot
Finding stock photos everywhere
Educating people about his work
Turning portrait work into stock
Post processing for good stock images
How much time he spends preparing images
Rejection rates
Camera and lighting gear
Choosing the best images from a session
Doing a quality white background isolation
Lighting for stock photography
Studio vs Location shooting
Making good backgrounds for stock
Photowalking Utah [ photowalkingutah.com ]
Sharing his knowledge with photographers
Advice for new Istockphoto contributors
Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.
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LightSource is our lighting and photography podcast that introduces photographers to studio lighting and digital photography techniques and equipment.
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E069 Onken - LightSource Photography Podcast
In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with Nick Onken, commercial and lifestyle portrait photographer.
Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)
Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)
Special Guest:
Nick Onken, commercial lifestyle and portrait photographer.
LightSource Episode 69 (Interview Series) [35:54 minutes]
Download the show: LightSource069 [17.7 MB]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Latest episode of Digital Photography One on One
Adobe LightRoom 2 released
Istockphoto plugin for LightRoom
Sharing stock space on a Bangkok newspaper article
Photographers guide to the eye
Help us get Ed on Twitter
StudioLighting.net on Twitter
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Special Guest Nick Onken discusses:
His work in Lifestyle and travel photography
Definition of a successful lifestyle image
Natural lighting as a focus
Waiting for the right moment
Shooting many frames to get the right shot
Connecting with a subject
His camera equipment (Canon)
Favorite lenses 35mm f1.4 20mm f2.8 70-200 f/2.8
Looking for the right light
Controlling natural light
Using flare creatively
Photographing people on the beach
Scouting
Getting started in a photography career
Building client relationships
The importance of style
Capturing action in the image
Getting great in-camera results
Travelism
Upcoming travel photography book
Video of shoots on Nicks blog
Backing up photos on location shoots
Advice for photographers
Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.
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