The Picturing Success Podcast

Recorded live from Frank’s RV in the Netherlands, Frank offers tips on lighting, working with models and more. When it comes to lighting, Frank does it all – because it’s all about creating a mood with lighting. Frank also talks about TTL vs Manual speedlight shooting. In September 2019, Frank is coming to NYC for an awesome workshop. Click on the link below to learn more about this workshop. You can also catch Frank at Photoshop World. https://www.frankdoorhof.com

Platypod Inventor Larry Tiefenbrunn Offers 5 Great Tips for Leveraging the Power of a Platypod Rick spent some time with Larry T, inventor of the Platypod, recently and got some great tips for how to get the most out of all a Platypod can do.

Joe Johnson, Sr. is more than a product manufacturer/designer sitting behind a computer – a job he does well. He, along with his son Joe Jr. (who runs the marketing end of the company) are constantly out in the field making compelling photographs – just like many of the RRS staff. As a photographer-based company, RRS understands the needs of pros and amateur photographers alike, developing products – for top of the line cameras to smartphones. https://www.reallyrightstuff.com

The Amazing Frank Doorhof, from the Netherlands, Gives todays 5 tips.—— World famous photographer, Frank Doorhof, provides 5 Quick Tips for his area of expertise, model photography. Frank is friends with both Rick and Larry and we have both learned from Frank over the years. If you're considering model photography, have a listen to this quick show for some great insights! And Frank is coming to New York to teach a LIVE workshop. Here's the link: https://frankdoorhof.com/web/newyork19/

Rick talks with photo industry icon Skip Cohen about Skip Cohen University and years in the photography industry, plus about a dozen related topics. Rick and Skip also talk about not believing your own BS and that people want to know how much you care before they care how much you know. Skips also talks about the “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep” organization, in which you can get involved. Finally, don’t skip checking out these links. www.SkipCohenUniversity.com https://clickcon.us/

Some simple insights can make your products shots much better. Rick and Larry discuss some of the key tips and tricks for capturing better product photos.  Whether you're doing some informal photography to sell something on eBay or Facebook, or if you're considering getting some paying gigs shooting product photos, today's Quick Tips episode is just what you need.

Let’s Talk About Gear for the great outdoors! Rick & Chris Klapheke of Outdoor Photo Gear talk about unique gear to protect your camera kit while shooting in different harsh environments. Rick and Chris discuss some of their favorite ways and favorite gear to keep you and your camera kit safe and dry. From boots and gloves to rain gear, Chris gives you the lowdown on good products to buy based on his many years of retailing outdoor gear to photographers. https://www.outdoorphotogear.com/

Featuring Special Guest Don Komarechka. It's still a quick tips episode with fast knowledge bombs, but this time it features Macro Photography expert Don Komarechka.

Aboard the M/V Sea Spirit on his 2019 “From the Highlands to the High Arctic” Poseidon Expeditions, Rick sits down with Leila Jeffreys, one of his fellow guest lecturers, to discuss what started as a labor of love and turned into an internationally acclaimed coffee-table book. Learn more about Poseidon Expeditions here: https://poseidonexpeditions.com Leila's NY Show: https://www.olsengruin.com/ex-upcoming.php

Probably the quickest 5 Quick Tips episode - How to Ask to Take A Person's Picture. Suggested by our listener and guest, Alec Arons, Rick and Larry answer how to go about asking someone if it's okay to take their picture.

Want to learn more about macro photography – lightings, lenses, techniques, tiny subjects and more? You’ve come to the right place! Rick has long admired the work (and world) of Canadian photographer Don Komarechka. In this episode Rick and Don talk about a ton of stuff, ranging from close-up photography trips, tricks and techniques to Don’s latest – and Kickstarter-funded – book: Macro Photography: The Universe At Our Feet. Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/donkom/macro- photo

Lately we've been releasing interview shows and longer topic shows on Mondays and we've started releasing tips and tricks style shows called Five Quick Tips on Thursdays. This time around we cover best practices with neutral density filters.

Rick and Alec talk about his growth as a photographer and with homage to Stephen Covey the habits that Alec has developed to maximize his participation in workshops and local meet-up groups. Applying these principles have enabled Alec to learn and grow as a photographer. He has learned that being prepared, mindful and sharing his images with others have enabled him to maximize his experience and grow in confidence. photosbyagarons.com

Our listener Alec Arons suggested this one. So far this is the QUICKEST Quick Tips episode and that's the goal. Good info about photography without any extra fluff. Sure, we love our interview and deep dive topics, but Five Quick Tips are just QUICK!!

Jeff Leimbach and Rick have worked together on seminars, classes, photo shoots, and they talk about that and more. Rick sat down with our mutual friend, Jeff Leimbach, and talked about his new class on KelbyOne called "What to Shoot When There is Nothing to Shoot." They also discussed workshops and some of the things to look for in choosing a workshop or instructor as well as how to act on one so that you get the most out of the experience.