The Picturing Success Podcast

Rick talks with photography instructor Cesar Rivera about technology, technique and more. Cesar Rivera heads up the New Way Photography Meet Up group in South Florida. Starting from scratch, the group now has more than 2000 members. In this episode Cesar offers advice on starting a meet-up group, as well as advice on working in Lightroom and Photoshop. Cesar's meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/new-way-photography/

Fresh from flying his two drones in Rick’s backyard, Jeremy Pollock offers some tips on choosing and flying a drone. Jeremy Pollock is a multi-talented photographer. He shoots awesome pictures from a drone, does fashion and jewelry photography and has a full-time job. If you are looking to get into drone photography, you have come to the right place. You will also learn how this young and talented photographer juggles all the different aspects of his life. https://jeremypollack.net/

Jack and Ed are like having Walter White and Saul Goodman showing you how to come out on top when the big corporate media cartels try to take what’s yours and bury you. You’ll hear why in this interview. Rick asks this dynamic duo about registering photographs, copy right issues, the use of © in images, changes in registration and so-called “search and settle” agencies. Ed 's website: www.greenbergiplaw.com Jack's website: www.reznicki.com "The Copyright Zone" is available on Amazon

Master Photoshop Designer and trainer Dave Cross shares insights for learning Photoshop quickly and effectively. Photoshop is a big part of most photographers' workflows and Dave Cross is one of the best Photoshop trainers on the planet. Larry and Dave discuss strategies for clever ways to learn Photoshop and they unpack the concept of a "Non-Destructive Workflow." Photoshop users at every level will get something out of this interview. http://learningphotoshop.cc

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the work of one of today’s top wedding photographers. Also learn about Susan Stripling’s Wedding School. Susan Stripling has been named one of the Top 10 Photographers by American Photo magazine. She is also one of the top 20 Fearless Photographers. Susan started the Wedding School, an on-line education forum, and shoots about 45 weddings a year. If you want to learn about wedding photography, you have come to the right place. https://www.susanstripling.com

If you love image processing – strait shots and HDR images – you’ll enjoy this podcast. Rick and Scott talk presets, and how to fine-tune a present for one-of-a-kind images. Rick and Scott have been in the photo industry for more than 40 years. In this episode these veteran photographers talk about how far we have come when it comes to processing our images – and how plug-ins and stand-alone programs like Luminar and Aurora can help to awaken the artist within. https://skylum.com

Lewis Kemper is a master of light, capturing it and processing it. He worked with Ansel Adams and uses some of the same composition and processing technique he learned during his time with Ansel. Lewis Kemper shares his insight on visualizing the end-result – when he is photographing landscapes, wildlife, and one of Rick’s favorites, horses running on the beach. Lewis also talks about how he makes his images stand out on social media – as well as this pre-Ansel Adams days as a dishwasher…

If you shoot portraits, indoors or outdoors, you don’t want to miss Jim’s tips – and his 7 time-proving lighting set ups Learn about butterfly, loop, Rembrandt, Broad Rembrandt, Split Lighting and more from one of the top portrait photographers on the planet. If you have a $100 bill, take it out for this interview and learn about a cool lighting technique. Also go behind-the-scenes and hear Jim talk about he always gets the shots. http://elitefoto.com/

Looking to make great night sky and close up pictures, you’ve come to the right place Spike met Rick on a photo workshop and they immediately became friends. Now Spike teaches night sky and close up photography on Rick’s workshops. He also helps out with camera and processing questions. Rick and Spike cover gear and techniques, as well as some basic Lightroom and Photoshop techniques. Mike's Website: https://mikeince.com/ Focus stacking:­ https://mikeince.com/focus­stacking­tutorial/

Often known for the "Joel Grimes look" for his composites, Joel is much more than you might think. In this episode, Rick interviews the awesome advertising photographer, Canon Explorer of Light and Westcott Top Pro Elite Joel Grimes. Rick and Joel talk about the new Joel Grimes Academy and Joel’s other teaching efforts. Take a listen ­ and hear about how Joel got the cover and major feature in Arizona Highways Magazine. Commercial Web Site: joelgrimes.com Blog: joelgrimesworkshops.com

Victoria Pavlov is a talented photographer & digital artist ­who thinks, and Rick agrees, that though Photoshop and art the world can be a better place. In this interview Victoria share her thoughts on photography, digital art and painting and more. She also talks about her books & working on mobile devices. We think you’ll love this interview with another one of our friends. Victoria's website: http://www.pavlovphotography.com/ Her teaching website: https://everythingdigital.teachable.com/

Rick brings his popular inspiration presentation to the podcast. Rick Sammon is in high demand as a speaker and trainer for just about everything photography related, and one of his popular live presentations is "How to Get Motivated and Stay Inspired."  In this episode Rick brings that presentation to life for podcast listeners in discussion form with Larry. There's a lot of great information for todays photographers who are looking for new insights to boost their own inspiration.

Planning a trip to the Arctic or Antarctica? This inside information is just what you need. Richard Harker is a photography, Photoshop, Lightroom and iPhone expert – and a heck of a nice guy. He has spent 14 years as a photo coach on Abercrombie & Kent voyages around the world ­ in both the Arctic and Antarctica, as well as in Japan ­ on luxury ships. Rick and Richard cover the challenges of wildlife photograph and ice photography. RichardHarkerPhotography.com

From fun and quirky portraiture to creative insights, Gilmar Smith opens up and shares her craft. Gilmar (pronounced Hil-marrr) Smith (pronounced Smith) is full of fun and creativity. Rick met her at Photoshop World in Orlando, FL at her Route 66 booth and knew immediately that he had to have her on the show. Gilmar talks about how creates her unique style and how her personality comes though in her photography. Website: http://gilmarphotography.com

This time Rick dives a little deeper into things like what makes a great picture. Art Wolfe is at the top of his game – as a wildlife, travel, people and nature photographer . . . and writer. We are honored to have Art back for a second time on our show. Art shares his insights on being a working pro – and working on seven books at one time. Art Wolfe Events & Workshops: https://events.artwolfe.com/