Bill Wadman & Jeffery Saddoris

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Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisCan a Podcast Change Your Life?Last week, we recorded the last episode of On Taking Pictures. If you’re a longtime listener, you may think you’ve heard this before, and you’re right, you have. But this time it’s different. I’ll get to why in a minute, but first I need to back up. In 2008, I was teaching Photoshop at Tri-Community Photo in Covina, California. One of the other instructors and I started doing photo walks with some of the students on the weekends. As they got more popular, we put up a simple web page called Faded & Blurred that had de...2024-04-1509 min

On 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 15

On Taking Pictures350 : Creative ClosureBill regales Jeffery with stories from his "Sleep No More" experience this past weekend. Which of course leads the two of them into discussing communications within an organization and deciding when you're old enough to just be yourself, regardless of what other people think. The recently passed Elliott Erwitt is again our Photographer of the Week. I Was Scared To Say This To NASA - Smarter Every Day What Made Apollo A Success - PDF "Sargent's Daughters" by Erica Hirshler "Sleep No More" immersive theater Type Kerning Game 2023-12-061h 21

On 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 28

On Taking Pictures335: The Lesson In This Season of My LifeWhat’s Jeffery working on lately? If not, why not? Also, does everyone think they’re a fraud deep down and just keep it to themselves? Christian Witkin is our Photographer of the Week. Jeffery Saddoris Substack Chemtrail Conspiracy Theory Christian Witkin Portfolio Christian Witkin Instagram Post 2023-08-0852 min

On 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 16

On 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 25

Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisBetween the AccoladesLast week, I sat down for a conversation with Bill Wadman that was released in this feed as well as the On Taking Pictures feed, which hadn’t been updated since 2018. The response to the episode was, well, unexpected to say the least. We’ve gotten a ton of feedback and I can’t tell you how much we appreciate it. We don’t really know how often these conversations will happen moving forward, but it’s always good to sit down will Bill and just hit the record button and see where we end up.What I do know...2023-01-131h 22

Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisGoing Back To Move ForwardIn 2012, Bill Wadman and I recorded the first episode of On Taking Pictures and for the next 324 weeks, we never missed an episode. Even though Bill and I don’t talk every week like we used to, whenever we do, it’s like picking up the conversation where we left off. If you’ve never listened to an episode of OTP, consider this a teaser for the 325 episodes you have ahead of you. OTP changed my life for the better and I always love getting to sit down with Bill, regardless of whether or not we hit the record button...2023-01-041h 22

Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisStuck on the Hedonic Treadmill (w/Bill Wadman)If you were an On Taking Pictures listener, you probably knowhow my conversations with Bill Wadman go. If this is your first one, you’re in for a treat. As is often the case when we talk, the conversation follows more than a few rabbit holes, from how podcasting has changed since we started OTP in 2012, to watching the Beatles demystifying creativity, to how it feels to see home movies of our parents who were taken from us way too soon, and a bunch more. It’s another terrific conversation and I hope you enjoy it. LIN...2022-01-011h 18

Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisExistential Latency (w/Bill Wadman)One of the things I love about talking to Bill Wadman is that even when we don’t talk for a while, the banterand chemistry that was the heart of On Taking Pictures for more than 300 episodes is right there regardless of what we’re talking about. It’s been that way since the first episode and nearly a decade later, it’s still fun to see where we end up. CONNECT WITH BILLWebsite: https://billwadman.comTwitter: @billwadmanInstagram: @billwadman CONNECT WITH JEFFERYWebsite: https://jefferysad...2021-10-231h 16

Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisSome Sort of Self-Worth Value Thing: Bill WadmanThe other day I was on the phone with Bill Wadman and it didn’t take long before Bill asked “wait, should we be rolling tape on this?” When you’ve recorded 1000 or so hours with someone, the answer is usually yes. I just wish we had been rolling from the beginning, because when Bill called, he asked what I was doing and I said that I was listening to Steve Perry. Without missing a beat, Bill launched into the opening bars of Oh Sherrie and we both started cracking up. Here's the rest of the conversation. CONN...2021-07-211h 00

Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisSetting the Intention for 2021Like many of you, I could not be happier to finally be rid of the raging dumpster fire that was 2020. I know the next year will be anything but easy, but I am cautiously optimistic that 2021 will be filled with new possibilities and chances to do things a little differently than last year.I started doing yoga about a month ago and Adrianne reminded me that there’s a concept in yoga about setting an intention at the beginning of a practice and while I’m not a fan of resolutions per se, I wanted to share a fe...2021-01-0206 min

Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisOff on a Tangent [Bill Wadman]If you were an On Taking Pictures listener, you know how all over the place some of the conversations with Bill Wadman and me tended to get and this one is no exception. We talk a little about gear, a little about process and a little about whatever tangent we happen to feel like following. In other words, just a normal chat between friends who have literally hundreds of hours of recorded conversations behind them.SHOW NOTESSound Devices MixPre - https://www.sounddevices.com/mixpre/RØDECaster Pro - https://www.rode.com/ro...2020-12-261h 16

Almost Everything with Jeffery SaddorisA Familiar Voice: Bill WadmanA few months ago I was out on a morning walk with Adrianne and got a call from a familiar voice. Since then we’ve spoken a few times and thought why not roll tape on one and see where it goes. Today seemed as good a day as any to do just that. Here’s a brand new conversation between me and Bill Wadman.SHOW NOTESBeetlejuice - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094721/Schitt's Creek - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3526078/Ted Lasso - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10986410/...2020-11-041h 07

On 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...2018-07-172h 39

On Taking Pictures324: Another Stick in the SpokesWith only one more episode of OTP left, this week we actually start with a discussion around photography—specifically, focusing on the tools (either hardware or software) you need or will actually use in your creative workflow. Sometimes we get caught up in looking at all of what a camera or piece of software does or is capable of doing without looking at what we actually need it to do. Also, a continuation of last week’s discussion where we talk about Don McCullin’s view that at least some of his professional life was wasted documenting the human suffer...2018-07-101h 48

On Taking Pictures316: Nice Sallah ThereThis week, a pre-show discussion about Tom Petty and crafting the perfect pop song leads into our sense memories around specific film stocks. It sounds strange, but there’s a throughline there if you give it a chance. Also, is Instagram just one big performance art piece? Plus, a listener question prompts a discussion around objective vs subjective challenges and moving the needle. Jojakim Cortis and Adrian Sonderegger are our Photographers of the Week. Links for this episode:Runnin' Down a Dream (film) - WikipediaHow Tom Petty and Prince led parallel careers.Process Dr...2018-05-151h 32

On Taking Pictures314: It’s Either Silence Or A HeartThis week, we discuss the potential value of critiques in a social media landscape where the conversation around the work is often not a conversation at all. Also, a terrific NYT article begins a conversation around a veteran using photography as therapy and as a way to document the lives of other service men and women. Plus, we tackle a few #askOTP questions. Hideki Fujii is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:My Social Media Philosophy: Some thoughts for Fellow Creators - YouTubeRob Haggart (@aphotoeditor) • Instagram photos and videosThe Wr...2018-05-011h 32

On 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 24

On Taking Pictures310: Let Me Just Finish This DonutThis week, do individuals make the collective better? Do we have a responsibility to use whatever talents or gifts we may have (artistic or otherwise), or is it okay to simply walk away and do something else? Also, a recurring question from a listener around overcoming self-doubt, who asks, “does it ever go away?” Spoiler: no, but it’s often an interesting discussion. William Ukoh is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:Photography by the Letter (Paperback) - Jeffery SaddorisBurnside 35 | Creative Effects Art Lens | Petzval | LensbabyPiano Recital 1992 - Chopin Ballad...2018-04-031h 35

On Taking Pictures304: No Filters Named After PlacesThis week, we’re wrestling with the concepts of “good” vs “different” and whether one is better than the other, both as an end product and as a prime mover. What’s more important to you, good or different? Also, a couple interesting items around copyright and how others can or can’t share your images. Plus, preserving Disney cels and documentaries about William Eggleston and Ansel Adams. Thomas Struth is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #muddyThe Candid Frame #409 - Jeffery Saddoris — ibarionexGoogle Remo...2018-02-201h 49

On 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 35

On 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 54

On Taking Pictures298: Jeffery DriftingThis week, we’re talking about the importance of mentors and how changing our focus can sometimes lead to incredible exchanges that would not have happened otherwise. Also, a discussion around workflow and the potential of using more of a mobile-first approach to post-processing images. Plus, are camera manufacturers simply releasing slighting different versions of the same cameras and trying to pass them off as new? Karl Baden is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:Light | HomeMastersHasselblad on Instagram: “It is with great excitement that we announce the Hasselblad Mast...2018-01-091h 26

On Taking Pictures293: Trying To Hug A CloudThis week, Jeffery is back from Paris and is wrestling with whether seeing so much art is inspiring or depressing. Is there a point where experiencing the creativity of others is actually counterproductive? Also, we’ve said it many times...back up your photos. Southern California is on fire and photos still top the list of what people take first. Plus, a few gift picks for both the photographers and the non-photographers on your lists. Billy & Hells are our Photographers of the Week. Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #RacingDr...2017-12-071h 52

On 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 49

On Taking Pictures290: That’s The Recipe For MeThis week, with the actual hardware making so many drastic changes and computational photography gaining more interest and capability, we discuss the potential future of photography, beginning with the question “what is a photograph?” Does that definition change depending on your entry point into the medium? Also, a reprint of a collaboration between Richard Avedon and James Baldwin inspires a discussion around how and why we critique art. Plus, is augmented reality the future or simply tomorrow’s 3d? Be sure to check the show notes for an article we will be discussing next week. Pierpaolo Ferrari is our Photog...2017-11-141h 36

On 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 47

On Taking Pictures274: The UnatographerWe begin this week with a little tech talk around monitors. Is 4K the way to go, or is an ultrawide 1080 the better play? In the end it’s just pixels, but most photographers want as many as they can get. We also talk about elevating photography into an art form, exemplified by the career of John Szarkowski, an iconic photo curator who recently passed away. Plus, what makes a portrait? Robert Freeman is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #communicationAT-LP120-USB Direct-drive Professional Tu...2017-07-251h 29

On Taking Pictures269: Breadcrumbs To Find Your Way HomeThis week, a discussion around long term projects, inspired by the work and career of Ed Gold, a photographer who often spends years on a single body of work. Also, art and politics have had a long shared history, but has the current political climate allowed art to cross the line? Plus, choosing the right medium for the job and advice on printing your images. Khadia Saye is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #sublimeAmazon.com: Happybuy Commercial Donut Maker 6L Capacity 3 KW Automatic...2017-06-2155 min

On Taking Pictures267: What’s Left For Humans To Do?This week, what happens when machines learn enough to not only sort pictures, but make them? Is creativity just an algorithm after all? Also, a discussion around self-publishing using a cookbook as an example as well as a reader who’s life was changed by it. Michael Wolf is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #RandomDoubleExposuremacOS High Sierra Preview - AppleAffinity Photo - Professional photo editing for iPadWhy We Are Self Publishing the Aviary Cookbook - Lessons From the Alinea Bo...2017-06-061h 41

On 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 17

On Taking Pictures254: Bob Ross on MuteThis week, we’re starting out with a discussion around craft, inspired in part by the terrific Netflix series, Abstract. Also, we talk about two extremes of making work - at one end, we cite John Free and his 10 year photo essay project talking to people in the train yards in Los Angeles. On the other end, is the recent pop-up display of images and contact sheets from Robert Frank’s The Americans which, at the request of the photographer, were taken down and destroyed. Is one of these things a more valid expression of art than the other, or a...2017-03-071h 37

On Taking Pictures248: Albatross Is On The MoveThis week, a discussion around the historic worldwide Women’s March on Washington has us wondering “are we so used to things ‘being Photoshopped’ that we ignore actual photographic evidence?” Also, Jeffery gets a faux secret service detail. Plus, getting “the shot” in three minutes — what do you do if you didn’t get it? Has Fuji gotten the feel right with the new X100F and XT-20? Rusty Fox is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #wornoutLouis Mendes - WikipediaJeffery Saddoris on Instagram: “Tha...2017-01-241h 27

On 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 27

On 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 23

On Taking Pictures231: I Look Forward to Looking BackThis week, we’re in a few different directions and we begin with a discussion around the Smithsonian’s newly opened National Museum of African American History and Culture. Specifically, do you feel an obligation to visit places like these - places that are as much a historical record as they are a cultural cautionary tale? Also, a followup to the gear discussion that we started last week. Plus, a terrific email from a listener inspires this week’s G+ group assignment. Claude Cahun is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:On Taking Pictur...2016-09-271h 28

On Taking Pictures226: You Want The Pixie DustThis week, we discuss the magic of things and the legacy of genius. Is Winogrand’s camera, Clapton’s Stratocaster, Picasso’s brush or Hemingway’s typewriter somehow imbued with greatness? In choosing the same tools as our heroes, do we secretly (or not so secretly) hope that a bit of their magic will rub off on us? Photojournalist Nicole Tung is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #FoundArtStore - Jeffery SaddorisG.E. Smith Jams on the Guitar That Killed Folk! - YouTube 2016-08-231h 13

On 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 43

On 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...2016-05-031h 54

On Taking Pictures203: Shrimp et tu, Brute?This week, a follow up from a listener about our “what makes a professional?” discussion from last week, specifically the idea of professionalism in behavior vs gear/appearance, etc. We also talk a little about regional aesthetics in art and photography and wonder how much of the technical limitations or defects that seem important to people making the work matter to larger audiences. Plus, a few things to think about ahead of next week's show. Alen MacWeeney is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #UphillIK M...2016-03-151h 16

On 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 07

On 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 46

On 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 09

On 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 37

On 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 13

On 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 38

On 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 5by5 | On Taking Pictures #43: Artistic Monkhood...2014-09-302h 02

On Taking Pictures123: The Weegee of the Modern World Doesn’t ExistThis week, we discuss the terrific documentary on the life and work of Dorothea Lange. Topics include getting lost in your work and questions like is art an act of total attention? Also, Bill raises the question of whether models should have a say as to how they are treated in post. Howard Schatz is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:Jeffery Saddoris — Redacted.Dorothea Lange: Grab a Hunk of Lightning Trailer - YouTubeDorothea Lange - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAre Amateur Photographers Scapegoats for an Industry in Crisis...2014-09-021h 48

On 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 52

On 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 41

On 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 45

On 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 42

On Taking Pictures80: It’s Something To Take SeriouslyThis week, synchronicity and the beauty of moments. Bill recaps his whirlwind trip to Italy and we discuss why seeing art in person is better than seeing it through a viewfinder. Model turned photographer, Lee Miller is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:J.B. Camera DesignsHow the Fuji X-series made me feel inadequate | Tokyo Photographer Irwin Wong | Editorial, Corporate, CommercialIn Praise of Art Forgeries - NYTimes.comTony Tetro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaTony Tetro | ACCLAIMINTERVALS The Marsh Sessions by T. L. Schmidbauer...2013-11-071h 43

On 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 50

On 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 44

On 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 45

On 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 43

On Taking Pictures54: Where’s Joseph Campbell When You Need Him?Bill and Jeffery discuss why content is no longer king and how you should focus on making (read: doing) something that’s important to you. Adobe kills individual licenses. Are they doing the right thing with the new Creative Cloud? Plus, “Tulsa” photographer Larry Clark is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:Aeron Chair Cylinder ReplacementA legal victory for 'appropriation art' - The Verge"One For Love, One For Money"Ron Mart NEC PA271w monitor review Adobe Creative CloudOn Taking Pictures - The Good and the Ba...2013-05-071h 42

On 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 Pictures49: Happiness is an Inside JobThings get a little heavy as Bill and Jeffery discuss the importance of dreams and what often keeps us from chasing them. Plus, standing up for the value of your work, just how limited are limited editions and pioneering female photographer Margaret Bourke-White as Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:Get ASMP Photographer's Guide to CopyrightAnandTech | Understanding Camera Optics & Smartphone Camera Trends, A Presentation by Brian KlugThe Candid Frame #179 - Alison Turner | The Candid Frame: A Photography PodcastAmazon.com: Bones Brigade: Tony Alva, Steve Caballero, Tony Hawk, Rodney...2013-04-031h 42

On Taking Pictures48: $500 and a LollipopBill and Jeffery try to iron out the intricacies of copyright and usage, photography as part of a larger, happier life. Photographer and film director Gordon Parks as Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:Gina Trapani — The 40 Hottest Women in Tech | ComplexTop 40 Hottest Women in Tech Was Supposed to Focus on Their Beautiful InsidesControlling illegal use of copyrighted material on the Web - Los Angeles TimesKind of Screwed - Waxy.orgTAKE MY PICTURE on VimeoWENDY PATON PHOTOGRAPHYDear Mr. Eggleston < />William Eggleston: Democratic Ca...2013-03-261h 31

On Taking PicturesArtistic MonkhoodSafe vs Experimental, to get good you need to stop trying to get good, and Jeffery's monologue at 42:20 which is among the best things ever spoken on our show. Iconic war photograph Robert Capa is Photographer of the Week. http://www.ontakingpictures.com/podcast/OTP043.mp3 » Download mp3 Show Notes [Sponsor] Totally Rad!! Photoshop and Lightroom plugins. Get 15% off your order with offer code '1435OTP' New OTP G+ Group SI Swimsuit Exploitation redux Art or breach of privacy? Blog post using Bill's Pic [PHOTOGRAPHER of t...2013-02-201h 37

On Taking PicturesThat’s Just Going to the Driving RangeStyle vs Fashion and How do you develop a style anyway? The influence of luck, snow angels, and listener Q&A. Michael Light is Photographer of the Week. http://www.ontakingpictures.com/podcast/OTP042.mp3 » Download mp3 Show Notes [Sponsor] Squarespace - Site Hosting Get 10% off your order with offer code 'OTP2' New OTP G+ Group Snow Angels Diptychs Snow Angels BTS Jeffery’s Fuji X Pro1 camera review Barry Lyndon on Netflix Post about the Barry Lyndon Lenses Mitchell BNC (“Blimped Newsreel Camera”) cameras...2013-02-121h 31

On Taking PicturesOur Microscopes Got More PowerfulDecaying Americana, taking being uncomfortable one small step at a time, and some talk about starting a flickr group on this week's show. Modernist Paul Strand is Photographer of the Week. http://www.ontakingpictures.com/podcast/OTP041.mp3 » Download mp3 Show Notes Bombay beach David Hockney - Photoshop is boring David Hockney and the Quantel Paintbox Old photographers shooting digital for Fuji at Aperture Gallery Last Roll of Kodachrome Documentary Contact sheet of Last Roll of Kodachrome on McCurry's site Heisler portrait of Ed Koch 2013-02-061h 36

On Taking PicturesI'm Buying a Smoke MachineThe new Gregory Crewdson Documentary, the morality of Photoshop, and Q&A from a pile of listener emails. Master of masters Richard Avedon is Photographer of the Week. http://www.ontakingpictures.com/podcast/OTP040.mp3 » Download mp3 Show Notes Where Are We Going With This Stills from video redux Gregory Crewdson - Brief Encounter Morality of Manipulation Art.com for Prints Thumb Grip for XPro1 & X-E1 (and several models of Leica) [PHOTOGRAPHER of the WEEK] Richard Avedon http://fadedandblurred.com/spotlight/richard-avedon h...2013-01-291h 41

On Taking PicturesThe President and an UmbrellaPresidential portraits, the 'cool kid camera club', why Bill uses prime lenses, and the importance of having Dreams on this week's show. Celebrity portrait and fashion photographer Norman Jean Roy is Photographer of the Week. http://www.ontakingpictures.com/podcast/OTP039.mp3 » Download mp3 Show Notes New Presidential portrait BTS of the first Obama portrait The People vs George Lucas Special When Lit Gerhard Richter Painting Annie takes on Hurricane relief - Losing your way Norman-Jean Roy says digital ruined fashion photography [PHOTOGRAPHER o...2013-01-221h 41

On Taking PicturesTug of War with the MuseTechnical and creative limitations as inspiration, schtick vs style, and how the artistic process is what gives art it's humanity . Innovative fashion photographer Paolo Roversi is Photographer of the Week. Show Notes [Sponsor] Squarespace - Site Hosting Get 10% off your order with offer code 'TAKEBETTERPICTURES' Jeffery’s Squarespace Video Heisler - Lightroom Podcast Best part starts around 55:00 Heisler Walk-through of Phelps shoot Location apps Evernote Map A Pic Shoot Local [PHOTOGRAPHER of the WEEK] Paolo Roversi http://video.wmagazine.com/inside-w-magazine/paolo-roversi-dream-sequence http...2013-01-151h 29

On Taking PicturesJump in the RiverPhotographers not known for their pictures, popularity contests, and trying to be a nice guy in a divisive world. Listener emails about exploitation, education, and 'Meditation' are answered. Classic agressive street photographer and filmmaker William Klein is Photographer of the Week. Show Notes [Sponsor] Squarespace - Site Hosting Get 10% off your order with offer code 'TAKEBETTERPICTURES' Exit through the Gift Shop Peter Yang video John Contino - Type Illustrator Photoshop CS2 for free Fotobar Art or Not? Photographer uses Google Earth photos to create collages Video stills...2013-01-081h 49

On Taking Pictures36: The Schrodinger MomentAn epic show this week wherein Bill and Jeffery tear into legacy, life, death, and being remembered. It's deep and heavy and well worth the time. B&W conversion, photography movies, and photo education also make an appearance. Portraitist Platon is our Photographer of the Week. Squarespace - Site Hosting Get 10% off your order with offer code 'TAKEBETTERPICTURES'2013-01-021h 36

On Taking PicturesThe Schrodinger MomentAn epic show this week wherein Bill and Jeffery tear into legacy, life, death, and being remembered. It's deep and heavy and well worth the time. B&W conversion, photograph movies, and photo education also make an appearance. Portraitist Platon is our Photographer of the Week. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We'd love to hear from you. Show Notes [Sponsor] Squarespace - Site Hosting Get 10% off your order with offer code 'TAKEBETTERPICTURES' Squarespace Portfolio software Ryan Block - “Why I’...2013-01-021h 36

On Taking PicturesJustification After the FactIt's the last episode of 2012 so we conquer comment trolls, Fuji's lack of auto-focus, and whether historical artistic perspective matters at all anyway. Artistic portrait man Philip-Lorca diCorcia is our Photographer of the Week. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We'd love to hear from you. Show Notes Dylan Thomas Poem Trolls in the comments on Bill's 'Motion' PetaPixel post [PHOTOGRAPHER of the WEEK] Philip-Lorca diCorcia Philip-Lorca deCorcia Video Interview Good portfolio overview 2012-12-261h 29

On Taking PicturesLearning Everything All the TimeThe plateaus of getting better, why change is scary, why Jeffery can't decide what camera to buy and it's not because there are no good cameras available. Modern surrealist photographer Man Ray is our Photographer of the Week. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We'd love to hear from you. Show Notes [Sponsor] Squarespace - Site Hosting Get 10% off your order with offer code 'TAKEMOREPICTURES' Instagram TOS Film’s transition from the mass market to the artisanal Kodachrome 2010 Yo...2012-12-181h 31

On Taking PicturesTroubleshooting in Real TimeAn update and discussion about how Bill's December portrait project is going, does pre-visualization suck creativity, and where is the line between photography and photo-illustration anyway? Darkroom artist Jerry Uelsmann is our Photographer of the Week. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We'd love to hear from you. Show Notes [Sponsor] Squarespace - Site Hosting Get 10% off your order with offer code 'TAKEMOREPICTURES' Bert Monroy Erik Johansso Dave Hill Jerry Uelsmann + Maggie Taylor Documentary Ilford releases two...2012-12-111h 30

On Taking PicturesScrew Those PeopleShould you retire of you're no longer doing good work? What skateboarding has in common with photography and why Bill will never get asked to shoot the Pirelli calendar. Portraitist William Coupon is our Photographer of the Week. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We'd love to hear from you. Show Notes [Sponsor] Squarespace - Site Hosting Get 10% off your order with offer code 'TAKEMOREPICTURES' Steve McCurry Shooting the Pirelli Calendar - Behind the Scenes video What Kodak could still...2012-12-051h 28

On Taking PicturesToo Much InformationCoercion vs connection in portrait photography , making it through the fear of failure or even fear of success, and what? Bill is shooing video now? The world must be ending, so we might as well start at the beginning with 19th century French portrait photographer Nadar as PotW. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We'd love to hear from you. Show Notes [Sponsor] Totally Rad Plugins for Photoshop and Lightroom - Get 15% off your order with offer code '1435OTP' Meyerowitz o...2012-11-271h 27

On Taking PicturesEntrances Confused with Dead EndsOur thoughts on the HBO series 'Witness', classic Hollywood portraits, tips for making your composites look more real, and a deep delve into the mind of photographer of the week Joel Meyerowitz. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We'd love to hear from you. Show Notes [Sponsor]Squarespace - Site Hosting Get 10% off your order with offer code 'fancyphotographer' Witness - LA Times Review Witness Trailer Fashion designer steals photographer’s work Cornel Lucas Hollywood Portraitist Underneath Co...2012-11-211h 30

On Taking PicturesRichard Scarry Book on AcidHow do you know when you've got it right? Are trends in art supposed to be chased or ridden, and is there is a location which really is the 'place to be' at any particular time? Parisian street photographer Brassai is this week's photographer. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We'd love to hear from you. Show Notes available at http://www.ontakingpictures.com/podcastepisodes/2012-11-131h 28

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. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We'd love to hear from you. Show Notes [Sponsor]Squarespace - Site Hosting Get 10% off your order with offer code 'fancyphotographer' Art...2012-11-071h 29

On Taking Pictures28: Ability 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. Squarespace - Site Hosting Get 10% off your order with offer code 'fancyphotographer'2012-11-071h 28

On Taking PicturesA Body of Work Only in HindsightA serious episode this week as Jeffery and Bill discuss whether a body of work is retrospective in origin or whether it's built masterpiece by masterpiece. Also David Hockney's article on perspective, scanning slides with your dslr, and asking why photography is ever a crime. The wonderful Alfred Sieglitz is this week's photographer. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We'd love to hear from you. Show Notes CamRanger Canadian kid busted for taking pictures Scanning slides with an SLR ...2012-10-311h 31

On 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! To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We'd love to hear from you. Sponsors Framedestination.com Use the coupon code “FANCY” to get 10% off your order through Thanksgiving. Totally Rad...2012-10-261h 16

On Taking PicturesThe Weather Is What You're PhotographingThis week Bill tells all about his trip to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks while Jeffery gives him a hard time about it. Do you need to leave where you are to see where you've been? And of course it's fitting that Ansel Adams is our photographer of the week. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We'd love to hear from you. Sponsors Squarespace - Site Hosting http://www.squarespace.com/ Get 10% off your order with the offer code...2012-10-241h 32

On Taking PicturesNegative Space of TechniqueThis week is all about who deserves to get paid, whether craft has inherent value, and why Bill would like to take more than one photograph with an iPhone even with a purple fringed lens flare. Amateur savant Vivian Meier is our photographer of the week. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We’d love to hear from you. Sponsor Rad Lab http://www.gettotallyrad.com/?id=1435 Use the code ’1435OTP’ at checkout and save 15% on all Totally Rad Products! ...2012-10-1000 min

On Taking PicturesEveryone's Job to be EverythingBill and Jeffery respond to a bit more feedback about workshops & websites, Jeffery’s thinking about taking up senior portraits, Bill can’t stand photographers who don’t know what they’re talking about. Magnum photographer Elliot Erwitt is our photographer of the week. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We’d love to hear from you. Sponsor Rad Lab http://www.gettotallyrad.com/?id=1435 Use the code ’1435OTP’ at checkout and save 15% on all Totally Rad Products! Show Notes 2012-10-0100 min

On Taking Pictures23: Everyone’s Job to be EverythingBill and Jeffery respond to a bit more feedback about workshops & websites, Jeffery's thinking about taking up senior portraits, Bill can't stand photographers who don't know what they're talking about. Magnum photographer Elliot Erwitt is our photographer of the week.2012-10-011h 30

On Taking PicturesAnn Curry is a Better Photographer than YouBill and Jeffery respond to feedback about workshops & websites, famous people buying Leicas, and why taking less pictures is better. Then Bill recounts being ignored by Philip Glass and his methodology behind a group shot of 10 people. Of course Edward Steichen, our photographer of the week, could have done a better job I'm sure. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We’d love to hear from you. Sponsor Red River Paper www.redriverpaper.com/otp First 10 people to email dhendrix at...2012-09-2400 min

On Taking Pictures22: Ann Curry is a Better Photographer than YouBill and Jeffery respond to feedback about workshops & websites, famous people buying Leicas, and why taking less pictures is better. Then Bill recounts being ignored by Philip Glass and his methodology behind a group shot of 10 people. Of course Edward Steichen, our photographer of the week, could have done a better job I'm sure.2012-09-241h 30

On 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. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We’d love to hear from you. Sponsor Red River Paper www.redriverpaper.com/otp First 10 people to em...2012-09-1800 min

On Taking PicturesMoment Much Bigger than that PhotographDifferent aspect ratios, photo projects based on teenage killers, and a long and somewhat heavy discussion about why we bother taking pictures at all and what they mean to us. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We’d love to hear from you. Sponsor Red River Paper www.redriverpaper.com/otp First 10 people to email dhendrix at redriverpaper.com with OTP podcast in the subject line can request a FREE sample pack. Everyone else can get their paper sampler for on...2012-09-1100 min

On Taking PicturesBare with a SnootWhen 5 lights are just right, why people bother to shoot with a 4×5, as well as who Berenice Abbott was and why her work still rocks. To leave feedback, either write us at podcast@ontakingpictures.com or leave us a short voicemail at (347) 687-9411. We’d love to hear from you. Show Notes Photographer gets dropped from gallery for sourcing from stock http://www.petapixel.com/2012/09/03/gallery-drops-photo-artist-after-works-found-to-be-sourced-from-stock/ Paul Buff vs Profoto http://kevsteele.com/blog/profoto-einstein-lighting/ Bill’s new portrait with lighting explanation http://www.ontakingpictures.com/2012/09/new-quasi-self-portrait/ 2012-09-0400 min

On Taking PicturesFifty Dollars and an Ice Cream ConeFielding work inquiries, moon photography, the impossible rebirth of 8x10 Polaroid, artists vs technicians, and the wonderful work of Greg Heisler. Sponsor Red River Paper www.redriverpaper.com/otp Get their paper sampler for only $7.99 and when you choose to order use the coupon code "OTP" on checkout and you'll get 10% off your next purchase through the end of the month. Show Notes Evans Lange redux -melodramatic http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/10/20/the-case-of-the-inappropriate-alarm-clock-part-3/ Neil Armstrong - Talk about Moon photography http://m.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/08/neil-armstrong-1930-2012/100359/ 2012-08-2800 min

On Taking PicturesStill Lifes of PeopleDeep follow-up discussion on seducing your subjects, exploiting them to make a buck, and why we want to be Dan Winters when we grow up. Sponsor Red River Paper www.redriverpaper.com/otp Get their paper sampler for only $7.99 and when you choose to order use the coupon code "OTP" on checkout and you'll get 10% off your next purchase through the end of the month. Show Notes The Ongoing moment by Geoff Dyer “The True Meaning of Pictures” documentary http://shelby-lee-adams-napier.blogspot.com/ Walker Evan...2012-08-2200 min

On Taking PicturesWorkflow: From Camera to PaperSkin tones color samples, multi-touch displays, and Bill walks through his workflow from camera to delivery on this episode of On Taking Pictures. Show Notes Joseph Klamar rebuttal http://www.petapixel.com/2012/07/06/photographer-joe-klamar-explains-his-controversial-olympic-portraits/ Super cool British Journal of Photography iPhone app http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bjphoto-iphone-edition/id534906827?ls=1&mt=8 Portrait project documents every human skin tone with Pantone colors http://humanae.tumblr.com/ Color correcting http://www.graphicconnectionkc.com/skin-tone-correction.html New Wacom Cintiq line http://www.wacom.com/en...2012-07-1000 min

On Taking PicturesHackintosh - Bonus EpisodeA special bonus episode of the On Taking Pictures podcast, outside the timeline of the normal show. We talk about building a Hackintosh. The what, why, how, and how much are all covered. Might be scary for some and fascinating for others. If this isn't your cup of tea, enjoy episode #10 from a couple days ago and we'll be back next week for more of the epistemological photo talk you know and love. Show Notes Steve Jobs Keynote of the Intel switch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghdTqnYnFyg OSx86 2012-07-0600 min

On Taking PicturesFeels Like a SundayLot's of user feedback, bad US Olympic portraits, contact sheet website design, and Bill Eggleston on this special holiday episode of On Taking Pictures. Show Notes Outrage over Olympic portraits: http://solsticevisuals.com/post/26229830602/outrage-over-the-photographs-of-the-united-states Saul Leiter Documentary Fundraiser http://www.indiegogo.com/innogreathurry Mandi Wise - Made to Last http://mandiwise.com/made-to-last/ Focal Length Q&A http://www.ontakingpictures.com/2012/06/focal-length-qa/ Bill - 5D Mark III weirdness corrupt image and missing nub http://www.ontakingpictures.com/2012/06/canon-5d-mark-iii-corruption/ http...2012-07-0400 min

On Taking PicturesThe Amateur ProfessionalAmateur vs Professional, what's the difference and does it matter? Does intent weigh in on the quality of your work? Why Bill hates the phrase 'spray and pray', and well as the news that Jeffery has started watching Dawson's Creek from the beginning. Sponsored by Red River Paper www.redriverpaper.com/otp Use the coupon code "OTP" on checkout and you'll get 10% off your next purchase through June 30th. Show Notes The Difference Between Taking and Making a Photograph: http://www.photographyblog.com/articles/the_difference_between_the_taking_and_the_making...2012-06-1900 min

On Taking PicturesCreepy Kids at Retina ResolutionTime lapse movies, Asian doppelgangers of American celebrities, why you probably don't need the new Macbook Pro, photorealistic paintings, Jeffery wants a 4x5, and Sony makes the most perfect professional walk-around camera since the Leica. Sponsored by Red River Paper www.redriverpaper.com/otp Use the coupon code "OTP" on checkout and you'll get 10% off your next purchase through June 30th. Show Notes PC World calls new Sony Cyber Shot “best pocket camera of all time” http://www.pcworld.com/article/256957/sony_cybershot_dscrx100_possibly_the_best_pocket_camera_of_all_time.html...2012-06-1200 min

Circuitous Conversations with Bill & DanEpisode 38: "Community"No, not the TV show. This week, Bill and Dan are joined by special guest Jeffery Saddoris of Faded & Blurred (dot com). We talk about internet communities, theorize on how they work, how to take advantage of them, and whether it's all worth it or not in the end. We also get into a little bit of tech talk (natch).<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CircuitousConversationsWithBillAndDan/~4/UlcBYuSsrgc" height="1" width="1"/><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CircuitousConversationsWithBillAndDan/~4/_XJJvGO77-g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>2011-05-2447 min