This week, a verbal version of this blog post from earlier in the week regarding the Konica Minolta and Sony alpha850. Then, a couple of very special guests: Dave Honl, strobist extrordinaire and creator of the Honl light modifiers, and his actress wife, Claudia Christian. There is going to be a giveaway alongside this episode. Dave has generously given [...]

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This week, a bit of ‘giggle giggle crap crap’, I’ve decided to stay in the Sony camp, and finally a further exploration of Michael’s “hard’ and ’soft’ techniques idea.

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This week, we address a couple of the back catalogue of e-mails that we’ve been trying to get to (for weeks, it seems!), and then on to a discussion of the pros and cons of both APS-C sized sensors and 35mm sensors. Is this shaping up to be the new “megapixel race”?

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This week, SI comes to you from the old Victorian river town of Echuca, located on the Murray River (which forms the state boarder between Victoria and New South Wales). Recorded after one day of a 2 day photogrpahic workshop. The usual suspects talk about all aspects of the workshop, photograhy, working with models, lighting, you [...]

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This week, we talk about the upcoming (of course, it’ll all be over by the time you read this!) full weekend photography workshop at Echuca, Bruce’s plans on going pro (plus a first sale this week!), Jim Felder wrote to ask about the idea of recording Shelton’s dialogue whilst he’s conducting a workshop, Carl Tregidgo and Landon Michaelson [...]

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This week, Shelton rocks up with a couple of ring-ins. Yes, Richard Annable and Nathan ‘Guru-Junior’ Muller are back to talk about August Exposure, a full week photogrpahy conference that Richard attended a couple of weeks ago, Bruce is moving toward taking his photography more seriously, We’d still like to see some more faces signing up for [...]

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This week, Richard Ingram wrote to say how much he enjoys the show, but could we have guest hosts when Shelton is unavailable, Bruce got to play with a Nikon D3x for half an hour through the week (verdict: blown away!), the canvas of the Tabourie Lake panorama arrived last week (looks stunning, by all accounts!), and Shelton talks [...]

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This week, David Elfering reminds us of some of the bargains that can be had on Ebay with regards to slightly older digital SLR’s, Jim Rockewll chimed in on the ‘business stationery design’ topic with a reminder to leave some white space in your design, as well as a request for the donation button to be [...]

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In this episode, we wrap up the ‘going pro’ series (unless of course you ask for something else on the topic we haven’t covered yet). The discussion includes what type of business (sole trader or company) and the pros and cons for each, the issues surrounding coming up with an image or brand for your business, and [...]

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What happens when 4 guys, 3 pizzas, 2 bottles of red, and one mega trade show reach their ultimate destination? You probably DON’T want to know…. but if you do, then this is your podcast! Shelton Muller, Nathan Muller, Richard Annable and myself sat down for a chat (after the PMA Imaging Technology Show wrapped up) to [...]

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In episode 130, Bruce talks to various vendors on the floor at the PMA Imaging Technology Show at Darling Harbour, Sydney. 00:00:38 Fujifilm 00:04:05 Ricoh 00:08:02 Canon 00:11:03 Olympus 00:18:31 Sony 00:30:21 Kodak 00:36:20 Momento Pro 00:38:28 Westwell 00:42:17 Nikon 00:50:00 Adobe 00:53:08 Lifetime Art and Photo 00:56:45 Wacom 01:03:16 Maxwell Australia 01:09:29 Epson

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A special pre-PMA Trade Show episode. Bruce talks with PMA spokesman, Paul Curtis about what to expect at the show, and why anyone interested in photography ought to be there. Remember, you can still register for free access to the show, to save yourself $20.

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In episode 128, we’re nearing the end of the ‘going pro’ series. This week, Shelton talks about when, and how, to push your limitations as a photographer.

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In episode 127, we’re still “going pro”. This week, shooting for stock, part time vs full time, and selling your style to your target audience.

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This week, the ‘going pro’ series continues. The main thrust of this episode is ‘asking the right questions of your client’.

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In ep 125, Shelton continues the ‘going pro’ theme. This week, both sides of the coin… working with direction (from Art Directors, Graphic Designers etc), and working solo when the client trusts your instinct. Also, Daryl Gungadoo alerted us to Cooliris. Thanks Daryl! And the date, which to paraphrase Franklin D. Roosevelt will live in infamy, has been [...]

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This week, Shelton narrowly avoids a heart attack after leaving one of his camera bags on site after a shoot, check out the video of Shelton ripping out “Ain’t no sunshine“, Bruce, Cathie and Max are off for a 12 night cruise for Christmas, and who’s up for an end-of-year bash in Melbourne? Then, Shelton continues the “Going pro” [...]

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This week, Shelton discusses moving into corporate and professional photography.

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This week, how to find the audio2u.com group on Facebook, The D5000 launch in Melbourne, Yervant made a pretty awesome video using a combination of stills and video shot on a Canon 5D mkll, plus Shelton begins a new series on turning your photography hobby in to a profitable venture. In part 1, how to get into domestic photography.

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This week, Shelton talks about the value of photographic workshops, Daryl Gungadoo alerted me to the “anti-currency-duplication” technology embedded within Photoshop CS4, EURion Constellation link #1, EURion Constellation link #2, Ken Rockwell’s discussion of same, Erin King hasn’t been keeping up to date with her listening to the podcast (tsk tsk!), Shelton heading north for the Nikon D5000 launch in Sydney, plus, [...]

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This week, Shelton is playing with the new Ricoh CX1, plus we talk about white balance, Daryl Gungadoo’s workflow, and the dude at Paxton’s at North Ryde who deserves an award for telling the truth! Unlike the clown I ran into yesterday (long after this podcast was recorded, unfortunately) at Clive Anthony’s in Castle Hill, who had absolutely NFI [...]

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This week, Shelton talks about the first SLR he bought for his son, Nathan… a Nikon FE… for $40! I asked Shelton what he knew about the Leica M8. Shelton then talks about the issues for photographers shooting in public places, which led me to ask about model release forms.

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This week, SI listener Roy Booth submitted this image, which he shot on his Nikon D300. This image is straight out of the camera with no post processing. Shelton dicusses the value of doing a photography workshop, I ask whether you rename your images as part of your workflow, and if so, why? David Zack asked what lens [...]

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This week, Shelton and business partner, Glynn Lavender took a model out to some ruins for a bridal shoot with a difference. Shelton also recommends that we ALL go and watch this video. Also, the Victorian bushfires, and what some very generous local photographers (like Richard Annable) are doing to help out. Shelton, in the process of learning [...]

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Yep, 2 weeks in a row! This week, Shelton answers a couple of very old e-mails regarding off-camera flash, Robert Iverson asked about printing an entire folder of images, Bruce asks for clarification on Shelton’s “pocket sunshine” technique, plus the state of play with sensor size and density.

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OMG WTF?? Can it really be? Yes folks, it can. For the faithful who have waited and waited and waited… THANK YOU!

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Surprise!! We’re back! After some catching-up chit-chat, Shelton goes on to talk about the new Sony a900, Canon EOS 5D Mark II, the Nikon D700 (which he’s about to get, naturally!), and some more about off-camera flash. Remember to learn those formulae, folks! Guide number divided by f-stop equals distance, and Guide number divided by distance equals f-stop. And apologies up front for the “squawks” [...]

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Something different this week, folks. It’s Shutters Inc sans-Muller. The links as promised: Unlock more features on your Canon compact digital Concert photography woes with the iPhone Facebook and copyright

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OMG! The dramas Shelton and I went through to get this episode out! Listen in for the gory details. In this ep, Shelton delves further into off-camera flash, and how to do it right.

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…just testing out the latest version of WordPress. whoosh001 I’m interested to see if that audio file ends up being “published” in the feed, like an episode of a podcast. ok, that ought to be enough mucking around for now.   Addendum Well, no, apparently you can now attach media files to a post without them appearing in the feed! Woohoo! Where was [...]

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The audio quality may be a little rough this week. It was a real “last minute” thing that we even got to record at all, but I figured any podcast was better than no podcast! Yay! We’re back! This week, Shelton suggests that there MIGHT be some US workshops in the near future! Woohoo! Stay tuned for more [...]

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Woohoo! Another ep sees the light of day! This week, Shelton revisits his now-famous mantra of “find the light and put ‘em in it!” Also, check out Soph’s website. Shelton has ANOTHER new favourite lens, and Bruce isn’t taking anywhere near enough photos (but I AM getting fit).

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We’re back! After a chat about my trip to the States (see the last 3 or 4 posts on audio2u.com if you haven’t already), Shelton talks about 5 Minute Photographer, how Richard Annable is one of the best photographic assistants he’s ever worked with, some interesting wedding stories, 5 Minute Photographer (deja vu!), Slideshowpro, where YOU should be after you’ve “found [...]

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