The Digital Story Photography Podcast

Photographers with free Flickr accounts will be limited to 1,000 photos starting today. Pro users see their annual fee rise to $50. Given all of the other options that we have in the marketplace, why should we even concern ourselves with this? I’ll provide not one, but three answers to this, and more, in today’s TDS Photography Podcast.

One of the first questions that you may have asked yourself after hearing about the E-M1X is: “Why did Olympus make this camera?” It’s relatively big, somewhat expensive, and it’s not full frame. The Internet is brimming with posts explaining why this camera won’t succeed. What they’re missing is the bigger picture. And I’ll tell you what that is in today’s TDS photography podcast.

Tintype photography dates back to the 1850s. And in the hands of today’s capable artists, it’s still alive. For some folks, their knowledge of Tintype is confined to an app on their smartphone. But the actual process is fascinating, and today, we’ll chat with a true Tintype photographer, Jeremiah Flynn, to learn more about this wonderful art form.

Las Vegas was lit during CES week. Thousands of technology professionals from all over the world converged on sin city to show their inventions and discover those by others. I was in the middle of it all, and with me was the DJI OSMO Pocket to record the sights and sounds of this consumer tech wonderland. So how did it perform? Is the OSMO Pocket a breakthrough device or just another geek toy? Stay tuned for my verdict.

The The Candid Frame Podcast has been running as long as The Digital Story. And over those years listeners have enjoyed the insightful interviews conducted by Ibarionex. And now he has a new book titled, Making Photographs. Seems like a great time to have this long overdue visit with one of the great guys in our industry. Hope you enjoy the show.

I want to take a moment to acknowledge our productive 2018 and express my optimism for the year ahead. I’m not going to take much of your time today - just a few thoughts before we get back into full swing next week

On Dec. 18, Skylum released the long-awaited Luminar with Libraries. What was originally perceived by customers as a Lightroom replacement proved to be an asset manager of a different type. Some love it, others are disappointed. Where you land on this spectrum depends on your needs. Helping you determine that is the focus of today’s TDS Photography Podcast.

Every year at this time, I like to talk about the importance of photography during family gatherings. This year, instead of just discussing it, I’m bringing you along to a visit at my Mom’s house in Southern California. We’re going to ask her about the importance of family, photography, and staying in touch with your roots. I hope you enjoy the show.

Phase One has just released Capture One Pro 12, its robust image management and editing software. Capture One has been gaining traction over the last few releases because many consider it a high quality alternative to Lightroom, myself included. Today, we have David Grover on the horn. He’s Phase One’s business support and development manager. And he’s also one of their best trainers. I hope you enjoy his insights on this latest release of Capture One.

If you wait until January 1st to choose the improvements that you want to make in 2019, it’s already too late. Before you know it, the month will be gone, and you won’t have accomplished a thing. If you really want to up your game next year, now is the time to start. And I have some great ideas for you in today’s TDS photography podcast.

As a working sports photographer, Kelley knows that she needs every advantage to compete with her peers on the playing field. Her Olympus E-M1 Mark II provides her with a competitive edge by not weighing her down and allowing her to maintain her energy during a long day of active shooting. Kelly joins me on today’s show to discuss technique, gear, and how she broke in to this exciting profession.

Window shopping is a long standing holiday tradition. And these days our computer screen is just as much part of the experience as the storefront display. On this week’s show, I have assembled a delightful gift guide and a bonus list of stocking stuffers. So make yourself a cup of cocoa and join me for our annual holiday extravaganza.

Every year we strive to make our photography events even more compelling than the season before. For 2019, we have what I consider our best offering to date. Four unique events in fantastic destinations at truly affordable prices. And in today’s TDS Photography Podcast, I will share each one of them with you. So sit back, tune in, and contemplate the possibilities for your next photography adventure.

We’re entering that time of year when retailers dangle tempting deals before our eyes in the hopes that we’ll make a big ticket purchase. More often than not, these items are a bit past their prime, but still quite serviceable. So, what’s the best strategy for evaluating what is a great deal and a perfect fit, as opposed to a mere impulse buy? I’ll share my sure-fire approach on today’s TDS Photography Podcast.

If it wasn’t for printers, making prints would be a lot of fun. Yes, there’s nothing worse than finally getting in the mood to print a beautiful 13” x 19” print, only to discover that you have a clogged nozzle or some other malady. The good news is, that almost every woe that plagues us is preventable. And I have some excellent tips from printing experts to ensure output happiness in your future.