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On Taking Pictures365: It Feels DifferentSomething feels different for Jeffery and it's a good thing, something feels different for Bill and it's not a good thing. Tony Notarberardino is our Photographer of the Week.
Attention!: The power of simple decisions in a distracted world
Jony Ive on Steve Jobs focus
Bill's picture of Cisco
Bill's other picture Cisco
Ai Vs Artists - The Biggest Art Heist in History
Tony Notarberadino on Forbes
Tony Notarberadino on WNYC
Tony Notarberadino in Interview Magazine
ACA Galleries - Chelsea Hotel...
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Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 44: Clay Williams - PhotographerPhotographer Clay Williams is well known in culinary circles. He's spent much of the last decade photographing food and the people who make it in NYC and around the world. We discuss how he got his start photographing food carts and restaurants for websites, why he's back into the world of film photography for the joy of it, and how the group Black Food Folks he co-founded connects people within the New York food world.
2024-02-031h 04On Taking Pictures358: Inverse of Social MediaSitting on the knife's edge of needing people around and also wanting to be alone. Plus how do you make friends in your 50's. Bill finally got his knives sharpened and made some friends along the way. Gerald Cyrus is our Photographer of the Week.
LinoType Documentary
Murder of Kitty Genovese
Brain and Life podcast featuring Bill Wadman
PhotoWalk podcast featuring Jeffery Saddoris
Unboxing Details of the Hollyland Lark Max
Gerald Cyrus
Gerald Cyrus "Harlem Nights" book
2024-01-301h 15Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 43: Matt Carr - Portrait PhotographerToday we're in Matt Carr's kitchen discussing his beginnings in photojournalism in the midwest, how photography took him to Alaska and Prague and London, and what happens in the photo press rooms at Sundance.
2024-01-181h 15On Taking Pictures355: A World of NoiseIn a world where we're overrun with images already, some people are gunning to give machines copyright, but to what end? Also some Q&A about recommendations and process. Fashion Photographer Deborah Turbeville is our Photographer of the Week.
Stephen Thaler AI article
Jeffery Film Rec: "In The Mood for Love"
Bill Film Rec: "Cinema Paradiso"
Jeffery Album Rec: "Chicago Transit Authority"
Jeffery Album Rec: "Blood Sweat and Tears Greatest Hits"
Bill Album Rec: "Spilt Milk" Jellyfish
Bill Album Rec: "Redhead" Bleu
Jeffery...
2024-01-091h 26On Taking Pictures336: There Has To Be A MythologyHow do we distinguish between things we make for us and things we make for money? That, submarines references, and a fairly deep dive into Bill's old Drabbles project are discussed.
Squaring the Circle documentary
Andy Warhol’s Factory of Truth on Cautionary Tales podcast
Proto Drabble of Heather by Bill Wadman
https://www.lucasstoffel.com/art
Mines on the first day of the Somme in WWI
2023-08-151h 28On Taking Pictures334: Nature of the MrBeastMovies, PSH, fan theories, and oh yeah, only the dialectic pull of simultaneously not wanting to undersell or oversell yourself. We also get into the reasons for making art and how how all these AI LLM are kind of missing the point. Steve Schapiro is our Photographer of the Week.
Tommy Westphall Universe Theory.
CJ Hendry Illustrations on Instagram
Painter Cecily Brown
Jean Claude Van Damme in Breakin’
Speaking of Seeing with Sandi Robertson and Bill Wadman
AI Girl with the Pearl Earring
Steve Schapiro
2023-08-021h 16Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 42: Noah Prince - GafferNoah Prince has worked as a gaffer, best boy, and electrician in the TV and film industry for more than a quarter century. We discuss lighting for movies, growing up in Cambridge, making career decisions when your first dream doesn't lead where you thought it would. Noah also has some great anecdotes from his years on set.
2023-03-101h 22On Taking Pictures330: Losing Your BearingsWe start with Bill going back to his roots in audio, first as a equipment repairman and then in due course a mix engineer. Which leads he and Jeffery into a discussion about getting turned around and losing your bearings. How do you know which direction to go? What if you've achieved your original goals and need to find new ones?
Elly Smallwood on Instagram
“Time Stops” Song by Bill Wadman – HQ file
Adcom GFP-750 PreAmp review in Stereophile magazine from 1999
Inside of the Adcom GFP-750 from Bill’s twitter feed
2023-02-281h 25Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 41: Dr Benjamin Brush - NeurologistBen Brush is interested in just about everything, just like me, except that he's got the bona fides to back it up. Having worked in research labs on brain machine interfaces and then spent the last 10 years between Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham, and NYU hospitals becoming a board-certified Neurologist. Oh and he's also hiked all 2184 miles of the Appalachian Trail solo in 135 days. I have so many questions.
2023-01-271h 18Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 40: Chris Molanphy Returns - Chart Analyst / Pop CriticBack for his second episode. Slate magazine's resident rock critic & chart analyst Chris Molanphy chats with me about the definition of a "Smash", why the demographics of the artists on the charts have changed over time, and how much he hates most Diane Warren penned songs. Always great to talk to Chris.
2021-11-011h 25Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 39: Sandi Robertson - Art TeacherThe rare Skype episode of Pals with art teacher Sandi Robertson from the UK. We discuss Sandi's deep love of the color darkroom, her early beginnings as a young artist in Scotland, and her belief that a student's understanding of photography is as vital as maths and sciences.
2020-11-171h 04Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 38: Eran Bugge - Home Sewing EnthusiastMy good friend Eran isn't just one of the best modern dancers working today, she's also an accomplished home sewer. That's right, she's makes most of her own clothes and some for other people too. I just had to know how she got into the hobby!
2020-08-161h 05Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 37: Keri Thibodeau - Theatrical Lighting DesignerI've been trying to get lighting designer Keri Thibodeau in front of my microphone for a couple of years now, but working at The Metropolitan Opera means that she doesn't have any free time. What she does have is a great story and a whole lot of fun nerdy insider information about the process of modern stage lighting.
2020-07-171h 34Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 36: Molly Magerman - Footwear DesignerOur young friend and footwear designer Molly Magerman is heading back to the west coast, so took the opportunity to talk to her about outsoles, lasts, and manufacturing shoes in China. It's fascinating stuff.
2020-07-071h 13Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 35: Brad Rego - FilmmakerFilmmaker Brad Rego was ramping up to shoot his next horror film "Cryptid" in April just as the Coronavirus shut down the world. In this episode we'll talk about independent film production and how unknowns and additional time have effected his process.
2020-06-231h 55Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 34: Matt Fisher - BBQ PitmasterCome on in and listen to my pal Matt Fisher tell me his story of BBQ. Just be warned that your stomach is going to be full and you may need to wash your jacket to get the smoke out afterward. Yum
2020-03-101h 06Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 33: Paul Smith - Constitutional Law AttorneyIn a very special episode of Pals I get to spend a half hour talking to one of the leading constitutional law attorneys in practice today. He's argued in front of The Supreme Court over twenty times for gay rights, against gerrymandering, in favor of the first amendment and more. Talking to him is like a primary source masterclass.
2020-01-1735 minPals with Bill WadmanEpisode 32: Mark Hamilton - Radio DJMark Hamilton has been a disc jockey on the radio for decades and has an unnervingly encyclopedic knowledge for music. You may have heard him on WBCN in Boston and K-Rock in LA. He also claims to not have a radio voice, but I leave that to you to decide.Links:Mark Hamilton on SoundcloudSteve Albini BreakdownPomplamoose Tour Breakdown
2019-11-231h 45Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 31: Dave Keener - SongwriterOne of my earliest NYC friends Dave Keener and I walk through his life like a bass guitar. AND we get to hear Dave play a few of his amazing songs along the way.Links:Dave Keener WebsiteDave Keener's Music on BandcampThem Keener Boy's - "Available Temping Man"Them Keener Boys on Bandcamp
2019-10-311h 51Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 30: Abdulgader Naseer - ArchitectArchitect AK Naseer is my kind of person. Knowledgeable and a little obsessive just like me. He talks about coming to the US from his home in Saudi Arabia in the 12th grade, his almost complete collection of visits to major Louis Kahn buildings, and nearly convinces me that the Roman orders are something I need to understand. It was a good time.
2019-09-041h 38Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 29: Eric Gaskins - Fashion DesignerIn this episode, I get schooled by fashion designer Eric Gaskins who spend 35 years in the industry. He was trained by Givenchy, he designed for Koos Van Den Akker, and then his own label. Sometime in the early aughts he started the anonymous and notoriously biting fashion blog "The Emperor's Old Clothes" for which he outted himself when he retired from the industry in 2009. Come along for the ride and learn something with me about how craft and artistry have been lost in the fashion world.
2019-07-191h 32Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 28: Jason Odell Williams & Charlotte Cohn, Playwright & Producer/DirectorA special roundtable episode this time around with playwright Jason Odell Williams and producer/director Charlotte Cohn. We sat down at their literal kitchen round table to discuss creating theater, working with actors, deciding who to trust with creative feedback, and the place of the stage in modern American society. It's a good lively conversation you won't want to miss.Links:Jason Odell WilliamsChurch & State, the playcharlotteCharlotte Cohn (@charlottecohn) | TwitterJason Odell Williams (@JOWinNYC) | Twitter
2019-04-181h 25Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 27: Bianca Brady - Lunatic WhispererOne of my best friends Bianca Brady is on the show to talk about her new podcast "Whitey Puzzelman's Crossword Hour". On the way we discuss depression, growing up being the person at the party who doesn't drink, getting hit by a car in a crosswalk, and oh ya, Bianca's apt building going up in flames. Come along on the journey.
2019-03-251h 20Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 26: Alex MacDonald - Tap DancerTake a trip through the history of tap dancing with my friend and dancer Alex MacDonald. Learn about its origins in the post-slavery 19th century, the trials that early African American dancers went through to perform, and how the art form is changing in the present with a bunch of amazing new performers. Plus at the end of the show, Alex puts on his shoes and give us a short demonstration of a lot of what we discussed. It's a do-not-miss episode.Links:Jumpin Jive - Cab Calloway and the Nicholas Brothers - YouTubeBill Bojangles Robinson...
2019-03-081h 40Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 25: Andrea Bartz - Thriller AuthorAndrea Bartz's first novel "The Lost Night" was released this week at a bookstore near you. Come along as we discuss the whole process from her first pages back in 2014, finding an agent, pitching publishers, all the way through the editing process and more! And don't worry, since it's a mystery we stay largely spoiler free...
2019-03-011h 02Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 24: Louise Hung - Death Positive WriterCome tour the 20 places writer Louise Hung has lived, drop into the political reality of Hong Kong, find out what it's like to live in Japan, and discuss whether the LA theater scene exists as a feeder for Hollywood. And all of this before we get to where we really start in on a deep dive about the death positve movement. Perhaps not for the faint of heart, but I found the conversation fascinating and hope you will too.
2019-02-171h 45Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 23: Gigi Chen - PainterPainter Gigi Chen didn't start out as an animator like most of her bios say. She started out with a set of colored pencils deep in the borough of Queens. We discuss her obsession with bowerbirds, how a 'No' response doesn't mean anything, and what it was like for her to switch from oils to acrylic paints. Come along for the ride.
2019-02-131h 34Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 22: Eli Neugeboren - Illustrator / RetoucherEli has been a lifelong illustrator who is now a happily tenured professor at CUNY's City Tech here in Brooklyn. We discuss how his art education as effected his professional career, what it was like to be a retoucher at Spin magazine, and even learn how to mount a transparency in a drum scanner!Links:Eli Neugeboren (@enoogs) | TwitterEli Neugeboren (@enoogs) • Instagram photos and videosTinyArtDirectors (@tinyartdirectors) • Instagram photos and videos
2019-02-011h 43Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 21: Simon Feil - Character ActorYou've seen today's guest Simon Feil on "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel", "Orange Is The New Black", "The Deuce", as well has a ton of the kind of procedural dramas my wife and I watch constantly. We discuss what it's like to be a working actor in NYC, his feelings on the rules of the Sabbath, and becoming a member of SAG. Basically anything related to acting I could think to ask.
2019-01-2859 minPals with Bill WadmanEpisode 20: Mac Premo - StuffmakerCommercial Director and Stuffmaker Mac Premo is in the hotseat. This is a person who makes video the way he animates, and builds the way he draws. Come listen to us discuss his love of objects, baseball, and why he is going to die with a long todo list.
2019-01-2546 minPals with Bill WadmanEpisode 19: Bill Wadman - Portrait Photographer with Mollie GoldsteinWe're turning the tables today. Friend of the show and Episode 3 guest Mollie Goldstein is interviewing Bill Wadman himself on why he shoots portraits, how he deals with his subjects and their foibles while also juggling his own, and why he has the need to do these daily projects.
2019-01-2356 minPals with Bill WadmanEpisode 18: Teresa Castillo - Opera SingerHere's an impromptu episode with opera singer Teresa Castillo. We talk about how she got into opera in the first place, the way things work in her industry, and how we get more kids to go to the opera without expecting a phantom. Enjoy!
2018-11-3042 minPals with Bill WadmanEpisode 17: Shaun Zetlin - Personal TrainerShaun Zetlin is a personal trainer and author of the book "Push-Up Progression". Not only is he knowledgable and in crazy good shape, he's also one of the sweetest people I know.
2018-11-141h 10Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 16: Grant Stoddard - Immersive WriterGrant has had many adventures in almost 20 years of getting his hands dirty and writing about it for New York Magazine, Men's Health, Playboy, The New York Times, and Nerve.com. Come along for the ride as a disarming, young-at-heart adventurer with a British accent tells us where he's been and how he got there. WARNING: This episode gets a little racy at times so it's NSFW and not for the kiddies among you. Enjoy!
2018-10-162h 09Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 15: Meg Wachter - Editor-In-ChiefMagazine Editor-in-Chief Meg Wachter was a photographer and a retoucher long before she started Got A Girl Crush, a "magazine about women, by women, for everyone", back in 2009.
2018-09-291h 26Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 14: Michael Kaup - Buddhist Scholar & PractitionerThey say to never discuss politics or religion, unless you've got Buddhist scholar and practitioner Michael Kaup in the chair to have a lively but intellegent discussion about the line between philosophy and religion, differing definitions of enlightenment, and how all people are at times the same and very different.
2018-09-261h 23Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 13: Paul Gurdak - Private PilotPaul Gurdak, the only man I would go up in a small plane with is my guest today. He's a single-engine private pilot, a world-class mechanic, and a great storyteller. We had 45 minutes before I had to head to the airport last week so we sat down, setup the mics and had an impromptu podcast session. Enjoy.
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Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 12: TJ Elliott - Knowledge BrokerThe most well-read person I know and until recently the Chief Learning Officer of ETS (Educational Testing Service). TJ has had quite the journey from the Bronx to Princeton. Come along for the ride while he recounts the opportunities and lessons he's learned along the way.
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Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 11: William Coupon - Portrait PhotographerLegendary portrait photographer William Coupon sits down to discuss his upcoming book, what it was like to start his career in New York in the late 70's, and regale us with stories about his forty plus years in the business.Links:William Coupon Portraits on AmazonWilliam Coupon websiteWilliam Coupon on Instagram
2018-08-2749 minPals with Bill WadmanEpisode 10: Chris Molanphy - Chart Analyst / Pop CriticI'm very pleased to have the host of Slate's Hit Parade podcast, Chris Molanphy in the chair today. Chart analyst and pop critic, Chris sees connections and parallels along the history of popular music that would make a mere mortal music fan say 'Uncle!', and that's why we love him. Buckle up for a 100 minute trip up and down the Hot 100.
2018-08-191h 41Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 9: Evan Jones - Software EngineerHere's a nerdy one for all you computer geeks out there. My buddy Evan Jones sat in the chair across from me to discuss his education in his native Canada, doing his PhD at MIT, working at Google, starting three companies, taking venture capital, and lastly explaining what a pivot table is. Lots of use of the terms 'abstracted' and 'C++'. In the process I got answers to questions I've been saving up for years. Hope you do too.
2018-08-102h 04Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 8: Liz Hara - Puppet Builder / TV WriterMy old friend Liz Hara is at the kitchen table at the end of a short trip from LA where she writes for the CBS show "Life In Pieces". A job Liz got after years as a puppet builder and writer at the perennial favorite "Sesame Street". She knows Big Bird for real.
2018-08-051h 08Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 7: Kent Miller - PhotographerFellow photographer Kent Miller stops by to talk about his love of expired film, the experience of being part of the shift to digital, and his BMX racing skills (who knew?!).
2018-08-041h 25Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 6: Ali Mattu - PsychologistPsychologist Dr Ali Mattu and I have a sprawling two hour conversation about the origins of his Star Trek affliction, being a slacker in high school, and how the death of his brother changed his life. It's a good one, so don't miss it.
2018-07-272h 17Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 5: Michael Malice - Writer, HostAuthor, troll, and fashion plate Michael Malice is at the dining room table for a long discussion about North Korea, why going to college for business is the only sensible choice, and how takes Congress critters down a peg on a regular basis.
2018-07-231h 30On Taking Pictures325: Closing The LoopThis week, we close the loop on 325 episodes of talking about photography, creativity, and sometimes just the ups and downs of life in general. It has been such a privilege to be a small part of your lives for the past six years. Speaking for myself, I am a better person for having done this show, though I would imagine Bill feels the same. This show has—in no uncertain terms—changed my life and whether you have listened to one episode or all of them, thank you for making time in your lives for us each and every week...
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Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 4: Bun Cheam - ChefChef Bun Cheam has had quite the jounrey, from Cambodian refuge camps as a child to being Executive Chef at multiple New York restuarants. Join me as Bun tries to explain a French kitchen, what knives to use, and why he's a big fan of MSG on this episode of Pals with Bill Wadman
2018-07-101h 24Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 3: Mollie Goldstein - Film EditorFilm editor Mollie Goldstein dropped by for a conversation about the work she does, the changes she's seen over 16 years in the industry, and how important the job of the editor is. Especially in today's world where it's become so easy to make footage in the first place.
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Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 2: Kristen Gaylord - Museum CuratorThis episode we chat with photo curator Kristen Gaylord about what it's like to help put together the giant Stephen Shore show at MoMA and what's next for her at the Amon Carter Museum in Texas.
2018-06-141h 05Pals with Bill WadmanEpisode 1: Francisco Graciano - Modern DancerAn hour long interview with my friend Francisco Graciano, who spent 13 years on tour with the legendary Paul Taylor Dance Company and found his love for dance photography along the way.
2018-05-171h 11On Taking Pictures312: I’m Put Off By Such ComfortThis week marks the end of year six of OTP and we’re talking about style - specifically questions around whether or not our particular style of making (photographic, design, painting or otherwise) is “baked” into how we see. If we stray too far from what we “know” does it simply look like we’re trying to emulate someone else? Also, a listener asks what (if any) obligation does one creative have to another? Mary Ellen Mark is our Photographer of the Week. Thank you for being here, for listening each week and for being so generous with your time and att...
2018-04-181h 24On Taking Pictures302: The Audience Holds You AccountableThis week, we start with a question we missed on last week’s Q&A show around balancing available light and flash using speedlights. Also, a discussion around accepting not only who, but also where you are on your creative curve. Plus, what do you look for from a podcast? Eugene Richards is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #tangentialmacperformanceguide.com: 2017 iMac Pro: Usage Observations and ConclusionsThis Is Why Uma Thurman Is Angry - The New York TimesBill Wadman on Tw...
2018-02-061h 35On Taking Pictures301: It’s Like Amway With A CameraThis week, questions and answers from YOU, the listeners. Topics range from the business side of photography — including social media and marketing — to how to approach subjects who may not “get” your vision on the shoot. We’re also talking about how art can sometimes be overwhelming to look at and even a few technical questions around gear. A couple questions were too big to answer here and we’ll tackle them on the next show. Hugh Kretschmer is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #MoonlightBill Wa...
2018-01-301h 54On Taking Pictures292: When You Cry Authenticity WolfThis week, we discuss walking the line between creativity and productivity. How do you approach getting your creative work done? Are you a planner, or do you fly by the seat of your pants and go where the muse leads? Also, what would prompt you to walk away from social media if you had more than a half-million followers? Plus, we weigh in on a couple listener emails. Vitas Luckus is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:The tension between creativity and productivityBill Wadman - the 365 project (original)Home...
2017-11-281h 49On Taking Pictures288: An Iterative Process Like Everything ElseThis week, happy Halloween! What constitutes a cultural experience for you? A museum? A gallery? Going bowling? Also, what motivates you to look at art? Plus, we talk about managing expectations of creative endeavors when they are just outside of your comfort zone. Four-time Pulitzer Prize winner Carol Guzy is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:OTP G+ Group - Assignment: #ScaryThe Duke and Duchess of Windsor: We Are Not Amused | Lisa's History RoomSneakernet - WikipediaRGB vs CMYK colorspace: Why it's important to use CMYK for Printing
2017-10-311h 47On Taking Pictures281: Hidden Under Hair and Self-DoubtThis week, we’re attempting to answer some of your questions that range from our desert island photo choices to whether or not ego affects how we take pictures. There are also questions on how to recognize when a project is done and whether or not it’s possible to change your photographic style. As usual, we got some questions that really stumped us, and some that we’re going to have to come back around to after thinking about them a bit. Pete Turner is our Photographer of the week.
Links for this episode:On Taking...
2017-09-122h 03On Taking Pictures257: Turn the Hat AroundThis week, a followup to our depression discussion from a couple episodes ago and a letter from a listener. Despite how it sometimes feels, you’re not alone. It’s dark sometimes - really dark - but it’s not empty. We, along with countless listeners, have been there. Call us, email us, post in the group or talk to a family member or a friend. Make things. Share work. Every day, every picture is a chance to change course, either a little or a lot. Also, an offline phone call inspired a discussion around conventional wisdom pertaining to gear a...
2017-03-281h 17On Taking Pictures233: Live Up To An ImpossibilityThis week, we’re discussing changing directions creatively inspired by both new gear and a new environment, which raises a couple questions for us that we’d like to also ask you. To what degree does what you use affect what you make? Aside from tools, how does the environment you create in contribute to the work you produce? Also, once you make a dramatic shift and have the necessities locked in, how do you decide what comes next? Fred Lyon is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:OTP G+ Group - Assignment: #boun...
2016-10-111h 27On Taking Pictures232: Solid Steel Walls of RealityThis week a few thoughts around the new National Museum of African American History & Culture and how photography was sourced and is used throughout the museum. Also, rock and roll photography — has increasingly limited access to the band and performances limited the resulting quality of the work? Sails Chong is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:National Museum of African American History and Culture | A museum that seeks to understand American history through the lens of the African American experience.Emmett Till - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaGREGORY NOLANBastille | Th...
2016-10-041h 23On Taking Pictures218: Moon Rocks Down Here Cost a Lot of MoneyThis week, a discussion around limited editions and perceived value. Does a false sense of scarcity make people want work more? And how does scarcity affect value if the demand isn’t there to begin with? Also, we talk about the notion of creative rivalry using the Pet Sounds and Rubber Soul as a jumping off point. Plus, some gear thoughts around Hasselblad’s new X1D medium format mirrorless camera. Bill Cunningham is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #streetfashionRAMS: The First Feature Docu...
2016-06-281h 30On Taking Pictures217: A Plus B Equals JelloThis week, you’ve got questions and we’ve got answers. Spoiler: Not all of the answers are good. Great questions about motivation, focus, growth, the business side, finding balance and more. Plus a new assignment and Josef Hoflehner is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Community - Assignment: #lookingupChampions of a Monster Polaroid Yield to the Digital World - The New York TimesLimited Editions are a Useless Floodgate: the ocean of images cannot be tamed. — infinite industries — MediumStorytelling on VimeoVision Is Bette...
2016-06-211h 43On Taking Pictures210: I’m Over Here in Sharpshooter’s CornerThis week, after a quick teaser of next week’s show, we’re taking your questions and attempting to answer them. Topics range from gear to legacy to what makes a great photographer. We love doing these shows and if you didn’t get a question in this time, keep an eye out for the next one. Maurice Tabard is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #StilllifeLeica's M-D is a digital camera for manual puristsBugge Body Parts — Bill WadmanMillion Dollar Photogra...
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Circuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 93: "Ask Bill & Dan Introduction"<p>After almost 4 years, Bill & Dan are back to let you know that we’ve launched a new show called Ask Bill & Dan. It’s a call-in Q&A show where we answer listener questions about cameras, lenses, lighting, computers, and almost anything in between.
<br />So go subscribe now over at http://www.askbillanddan.com or on iTunes or your latest podcasting app like Overcast for iOS.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CircuitousConversationsWithBillAndDan/~4/1_zuAEgQMuQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2016-01-2100 minOn Taking Pictures177: The Reflection Isn't PerfectoThis week, we’re going West Wing and doing a walk and talk LIVE from the National Mall in Washington DC. We’re talking about the connection between tools and process and their effect on the work we produce and we wonder whether it’s better to just keep using the tools that are familiar, rather than always chasing the latest pieces of kit. Since we are on the Mall, home to the many of the Smithsonian museums, our Photographer of the Week is the first photographer and curator of photography for the Smithsonian, Thomas Smillie.
Links for th...
2015-09-171h 07On Taking Pictures172: Creative FiefdomsThis week, on our first all east coast edition of the show, we’re taking a stab at answering some of your questions. You have asked some really great questions this time around - around process, gear, where we think art is going, even asking about some of our favorite things. Anuar Patjane is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #FavoritethingsQ&A@F+B No. 5: Bill Wadman - Faded & BlurredThe TripMobile Photography | Enlight AppKAGE COLLECTIVEAnuar Patjane Ph...
2015-08-111h 46On Taking Pictures156: The Great Men Theory of ArtThis week marks the end of three years of bringing you OTP every week. We start out the episode discussing your poll responses to last week’s court ruling around photography and privacy. We also talk about the DUFFY documentary and wonder about impact and legacy. Who are your most iconic photographers? Plus, a discussion around the recent Sally Mann essay in the New York Times magazine. Christopher Marley is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Community - Google+ - Assignment: #fashionAdorama: From Concept to Composite - Po...
2015-04-211h 09On Taking Pictures151: Perfectly Punctuated Piece On Absolutely NothingIt’s Q&A time and we do our best to answer the questions you’ve sent in. We got a ton of great questions this time about gear, process, business and even a few that were too big to tackle, so we’ll get them in the mix for larger discussions next week. William Albert Allard is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:OTP Google+ Community - Assignment: #facelessportraitHow well has “The Breakfast Club” aged? I watched it with my teenage son to find out. - The Washington Post4 Year Old B...
2015-03-171h 37On Taking Pictures144: Ronin PhotographersThis week, a domestic worker wins a Magnum Fellowship, two Magnum icons try Google Glass and we discuss entertainment before the word “format.” Also, we discuss what happens when you stop trusting your gear? “Small Town Inertia” shooter Jim Mortram is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures 2015 Listener SurveyPrince Harry's Moving Photos Prove African Orphans Aren't Just The Face Of AIDSXyza Cruz Bacani - Filipino Street and Documentary PhotographerMAGNUM FOUNDATION — Announcing Our 2015 HUMAN RIGHTS FellowsMagnum Photographers Give Google Glass a Test Spin - SPIEGEL...
2015-01-271h 13On Taking Pictures140: An Official Knock-offWe’re finishing off 2014 with one last listener Q&A show. But first, we’re talking about the idea of planned obsolescence. Is current gear as good as it was 20 years ago? Is anything? Then, Bill’s trip to a recent Saul Leiter show in NYC sparks some discussion around the idea of posthumous artist foundations and legacy. User submitted photojournalist Matt Black is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:Gallery Calendar - The National Arts Club365 Portraits — Bill Wadman PhotographsWillem de Kooning - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAmazon: DeKoonin...
2014-12-311h 38On Taking Pictures130: So Many Topics, So Little TimeThis week, we turn the show over to you, the listeners. It’s not so much a Q&A show as it is taking deeper look at previous topics that you’ve written in about. Topics include sources of inspiration, whether video is a “must”, how to improve, what not to shoot, the future of photography and even our favorite photos. Plus, you get to hear us botch the pronunciation of J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere, our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:The Art Museum: Phaidon Presskertesz_4.jpg (745×1000)Richard-Avedon-Dovima-with-Elephants.jpg (2100×2621)Exposure...
2014-10-211h 38On Taking Pictures127: The Rabbit Always MovesThis week, we try to tackle more of your questions and there are some terrific ones. Topics are all over the map and provide a great deal to think about not only for photography, but for anyone trying to make things and live a creative life. Photojournalist Ami Vitale is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:Newsha Tavakolian PhotographyA best-possible outcome. Follow-up from last week's show
Jenette Vasquez - Xenopedia - The Alien vs. Predator WikiToo bad she wasn't carrying a jackhammer
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2014-09-302h 02On Taking Pictures102: Rigging the Roulette WheelBig Q&A show this week as we attempt to tackle some of your questions from the Google+ Community. We got some great questions on process, intent and even the business side of creativity. Danny Lyon is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:Deke's Techniques 303: A Totally Serious Photoshop Workflow | dekeOnlinePhotoshop-Circle-of-Life.jpg (1024×735)Photoshop Tool Palette ProgressionIt's Bliss: behind the iconic Windows XP photo - Digital Cameras: SLR & Compact CamerasBliss photo with WRX No more X-PRO1S... all R&D placed into the X-PRO2! | Fuji RumorsFuji R...
2014-04-081h 52On Taking Pictures95: Finding The NewThis week, when is enough really enough? How do you know when it’s time to make subtle corrections versus charting an entirely new course? We also discuss the potential of collaboration and how narrative is changing the way we view photography. Portrait photographer Brett Walker is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:8x10 Experiment Results - All 25 — Bill Wadman, photographer[Editorial] Photography: Is It Still A Man’s World?The Making of Fictional Photo Stories on Medium — Stories Worth Seeing — MediumAn American Prayer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe D...
2014-02-181h 41On Taking Pictures90: Uncharted TerritoryThis week, we go further down the rabbit hole of Mentorship and discuss our most important mentors as well as what type of mentor each of us could benefit from now. We also talk about how AI may affect or even remove the choices we make in the not-too-distant future via the film Her. Brilliant architectural photographer Julius Schulman is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:Why Her Will Dominate UI Design Even More Than Minority Report | Wired Design | Wired.comCyanotype Pre-Made Sheets on AmazonTwitter / millerandmiller: Ad agency asked...
2014-01-141h 45On Taking Pictures89: 42 Puppies and a Snow Cone MachineFor the first episode of 2014, we discuss how the tools that we use shape the way we use them. We also talk about the photographer/subject relationship and discuss how to better connect with the people you are photographing, which may even inspire Bill to take on a new project. Master vs. Mentor - one is about status while the other is about a relationship. Stephen Shore is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:What Could Have Entered the Public Domain on January 1, 2014?Full Frame MythPicturing Portraits: An Afternoon with...
2014-01-071h 42On Taking Pictures75: Film comes in a can. Like soup.We’ve got a big show this week, beginning with a little follow up on last week’s discussion about branding and websites, specifically writing. We also talk about practice...does practice really make perfect or just better? Plus, we answer several of your emails and questions from the G+ Community. Edward Burtynsky is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:Jeffery Saddoris — AboutiTunes - Music - Project Selections - EP by Bill WadmanEdward Burtynsky - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaQUIZ: Can You Tell The Difference Between Modern Art And Pa...
2013-10-011h 50On Taking Pictures74: Self-Deluding Defense MechanismThis week, we’re chewing on the the idea of you as your brand and we’re talking blogs, logos, portfolios and more. What do you expect from your online presence and how do you know when you’ve got it right? We also gear out a little as Bill considers a new camera for his upcoming vacation. Plus, brilliant portrait photographer Nigel Parry is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:About Face3 Easy Steps to Create Star Trek's Utopian Future @ Nerd Nite - YouTubeiPhone 5S ReviewWatch NOVA | Battle...
2013-09-241h 44On Taking Pictures73: It's Not All Warm and FuzzyThis week, we wrestle with creativity; is making something “good” a struggle? If it’s not, are you doing something wrong? Plus a listener sends in a great list of things to help you find your purpose. We also walk the line between art and pornography (and wonder whether the government should pay for it) with our Photographer of the Week, Robert Mapplethorpe.
Links for this episode:Q&A@F+B No. 5: Bill Wadman » Faded + BlurredThe Other F Word - HomeHome | Lieutenant Governor of OntarioPart 1: Stephen Fry The Secret Life Of The...
2013-09-161h 45On Taking Pictures70: The Gaia ArgumentThis week, we’re talking film; both the technical side and the aesthetics. Is film as close as we’ll get to alchemy, or is it merely a placebo to look back on happier times? Also, cameras are better than they’ve ever been, so why isn’t there more great work? If you’re a fan of Art Deco and Fritz Lang, you’re going to love the work of our Photographer of the Week, Czech shooter, Frantisek Drtikol.
Links for this episode:First Look: Replichrome by Totally Rad » Faded + BlurredIn Memoriam – Kodachrome (1935 – 2010) | X-Equals - Click...
2013-08-271h 34On Taking Pictures67: Far Enough Along Your CurveThis week, how do you gauge whether or not the work you do is authentic? What do you do when good isn’t good enough or how much to you chalk up to timing? Also, should you be held accountable for the consistency of the art you create? Plus, brilliant fashion and fine art photographer, Lillian Bassman is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:How a Working-Class Couple Amassed a Priceless Art Collection | Mental FlossWADMAN EDITIONSWriting Wednesdays: Suing Neil YoungBBC - Culture - The quiet revolutionary design cl...
2013-08-071h 37On Taking Pictures56: Then It Becomes RoboCopBig show this week as Bill and Jeffery question what happens when it’s the process used to create the art that’s interesting, not the result. Also, where do we draw the line between photo manipulation and photo journalism? Plus, questions from the Google+ group and listener-suggested Alec Soth is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:"Ice Cream Cait" by Bill Wadman on VimeoGrowing Concern that News Photos Are Being Excessively Manipulated - SPIEGEL ONLINEHansen’s World Press Winning Photo Not Fake… Just Unbelievable — BagNewsGoogle+ completely redesigned...
2013-05-211h 43On Taking Pictures52: Backfill ReasoningOnce you realize that everything you do leads to the next thing, and that the journey is the reward, you’ll be fine. Do clients want your work or your juice? Plus, controversial photographer and art world darling, Cindy Sherman is our Photographer of the Week.
Links for this episode:Sanford and Son Theme (The Streetbeater) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaCircuitous Conversations #41 – Monitors : On Taking PicturesQ&A@F&B No. 5 - Bill WadmanEisenstaedt's 'Kiss in Times Square' Leica camera goes to auction | The VergeHome - Cindy Sherman - Phot...
2013-04-231h 36
On Taking PicturesAbility to Recognize, MaybeHow do we know when art 'works' or doesn't? Is it intuition or knowledge? Bill and Jeffery also tackle some listener mail about b/w conversion, hype in the art world, and a rebuttal of a listener who thinks Bill is a little too cranky. Master portraitist Irving Penn is this week's photographer.
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2012-11-071h 29On Taking PicturesBrain Calibration IssueExtra bonus episode so that Jeffery and Bill could get caught up on and answer all the listen feedback they've been getting lately. We talk about the worth of process, light source color, framing, photo books, and the new Faking It exhibit at the Met in NYC. Get on board!
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2012-10-261h 16On Taking PicturesVanity FairyBill is nervous for the first time in a while and it's not about the latest crop of cameras coming out at Photokina. Also, your portfolio site might just suck, but Jeffery's diatribe on the subject might just help. All this plus the century old amazing work of Karl Blossfeldt on this weel's On Taking Pictures.
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2012-09-1800 minCircuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 87: "Finder Frustration"<p>This week, on a very special holiday edition of Circuitous Conversations, Bill & Dan are live in the same room talking about moving around terabytes of data, why finder still sucks after so many years, why Dan's thinking about building a Hackintosh for video conversion and more.
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2012-05-2928 minCircuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 86: "Color Grading"<p>In episode 86 Dan walks us through the job of being a digital imaging tech or DIT, we discuss color grading in video and how it relates to you photography. More about hard drives and USB3 and thunderbolt and how Bill hosed his MacOS install on his main Hackintosh, only to get it back with good backup planning.
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2012-05-2128 minCircuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 82: "Fire Eaters & Space Shuttles"<p>Dan and Bill talk shooting in hotel rooms, some of Bill's recent museum visits, and Dan's search for iPad midi Nirvana.</p>
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2012-04-2628 minCircuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 78: "Shutter Sounds"<p>Dan and Bill discuss Bill's new 5D Mark III, CF vs SD, iPads one week in, Photoshop CS6 beta, and more!</p>
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2012-03-2628 minCircuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 77: "iPads for Photographers"<p>Dan and Bill have their new iPads and tell you what they think of them from the point of view of the photographer, the gamer, and the just plain computer nerd. Plus, it's the one year anniversary of Bill's hackintosh, and more!</p>
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2012-03-1928 minCircuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 75: "Canon 5D Mark III Ennui"<p>Dan and Bill answer the age old question of if and why prime lenses are sharper than zooms. Is it technical or technique? You'll find out. They also discuss the recently announced and long awaited Canon 5D Mark III digital body. Plus a couple of duplicate file utilities for your Mac.</p>
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2012-03-0428 minCircuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 73: "Too Many Megapixels"Bill and Dan chat about the new Nikon D800 and argue a bit on the necessity of medium format digital. Bill spills about some of the new Photoshop CS6 features he saw last week, and Dan shares his iPad gigging tips.</div>
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2012-02-1328 minCircuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 72: "The Death of Kodak"<div class="narrowDescription">Bill and Dan talk about the recent news about Kodak's bankruptcy, and how more and more old technology is gradually dying out. Bill shares his recent experiences in going to the dentist and overcoming fear, and then we talk about his new printer. </div>
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2012-02-0928 minCircuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 71: "More New Stuff"<p>Join in the conversation at <a href="http://circuitous.tv/?p=372">circuitous.tv</a>! <br /></p> <p>This week, we chat about Bill's Ona bag fetish, shopping for a new 13" printer, our thoughts on the new Adobe Lightroom 4 beta, and more!</p> <p> <b>SHOW NOTES:</b> <a href="http://www.onabags.com/store/shoulder-bags/the-brooklyn.html?color=chestnut#chestnut" target="_blank"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.onabags.c...
2012-01-1728 minCircuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 64: "More Communications and Some Other Stuff"We start the show off talking about some miscellaneous items, including Intel's latest high-end processors, Bill's new Nook, rumors about the upcoming new Nikon DSLR, and when it's time to upgrade your computer. Then we get back into our chat about communications, touching on email, social networking,instant messaging, and VOIP. <p> <b>SHOW NOTES:</b> </p> <p><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/nook-tablet-barnes-noble/1104687969" class="c0">Nook</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/nook-tablet-barnes-noble/1104687969" class="...
2011-11-2228 minCircuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 61: "Security Talk with Mossmann"<div class="narrowDescription">This week, Dan's old friend Mike Ossmann returns to talk security with Bill & Dan. Why Mike doesn't use Google products, why Bill and Dan do, and how no matter how hard you try you can't escape the fact that nothing is secure and that's especially true online. It's all a matter of degrees.</div> <p> <b>SHOW NOTES:</b> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pretty_Good_Privacy" class="c0"></a></p> <p><a href="...
2011-11-0128 minCircuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 50: "Brian Kallies"<div class="showNotes"> </div><div class="showNotes">This week, we are joined by special guest "video guy" Brian Kallies. We talk a bit about what the term "Prosumer" means, and then we get into a couple of Brian's projects, including his recently finished documentary Phunny Business. <br /></div><div class="showNotes"> </div><div class="showNotes"><b>SHOW NOTES:</b> </div><div class="showNotes"><div> <div><a href="http://www.theterenceandphilipshow.com/" ta...
2011-08-1528 minCircuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 48: "New Machines and Old Friends"<div class="showNotes"> his week, Bill and Dan talk about Bill's new purchase, and get into some tips and techniques for troubleshooting misbehaving Macs after upgrading and/or migrating. Then we talk a little bit about old friendships and managing expectations. Fun stuff! </div> <div class="showNotes"> </div> <div class="showNotes"> </div> <div class="showNotes"> <strong> SHOW NOTES:</strong> </div> <div class="showNotes"> <a href="http://www.apple.com/macbookair/" target="_blank"> MacBook Air</a>...
2011-08-0228 minCircuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 47: "Lion and MacBook Airs (Oh My)"<p>This week, Bill & Dan dive into Apple's latest offerings - Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) and the new MacBooks and Minis. Bill talks about his experience upgrading his Hackintosh to the new OS, and, then we get into specifics about what's new and different. <b><i></i></b></p> <p><b><i>Show Notes:</i></b></p> <p><b><i> </i></b><a...
2011-07-2628 min