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Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 190 – ShrinkageSteve Brazill joins the conversation to discuss the new Lumix S9 and what it means for small cameras, what the Canon R1 could possibly be, one of the most advanced low “resolution” sensors ever blasted into space and insurance fraud. All this and more in an extended episode of Photo Geek Weekly – thanks for listening!
Story 1: Big roundup of all the S9 reviews from youtubers (via l-rumors.com)
Story 2: Canon Announces Development of the EOS R1: The R System’s First Flagship (via PetaPixel)
Story 3: NASA Develops Tiny Yet Mighty 36-Pixel Sensor (via PetaPixe...2024-05-231h 31
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 189 – Big Sensors & Cheap LensesOn this episode, I welcoem new guest host Freddy Clark to the co-pilot seat to discuss a new medium format sensor from Sony, cheap third party lenses and why they matter, controversy over important images and poorly defined laws that can impact your photography. All this and more, thanks for listening!
Story 1: Sony Develops New 247-Megapixel Medium Format Sensor (via PetaPixel)
Story 2: New Lens Company SG-Image Debuts Super-Fast 35mm f/0.95 APS-C Prime (via PetaPixel)
Story 3: Pictures of the Year Sparks Controversy, Awards ‘Disgusting’ War Photo Top Prize (via PetaPixel)
Story 4: Canadian Auth...2024-04-1051 min
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 188 – Foam CorruptionMartin Bailey joins the show to discuss data protection, shooting in bad weather, social media, AI resurrections and more! Thanks as always for listening.
Story 1: Can Foam Cases Really Corrupt Your Memory Cards? (via PetaPixel)
Story 2: Finding Beauty in Gloom: Creative Photography on Dull Days (via fstoppers)
Story 3: TikTok is Working on a New Photo App That Could Rival Instagram (via PetaPixel)
Story 4: Grieving Father Uses AI to Keep Dead Daughter ‘Alive’ in ‘Digital World’ (via PetaPixel)
Picks of the Week:
Don: PetaPixel Podcast
Martin: LensWork Podcast + Magazine...2024-03-211h 02
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 187 – Royal MistakeSteve Brazill joins the conversation about image authenticity in the media (specially the recent royal incident), Nikon’s acquisition of RED, the faults in the Leica SL3 and an interesting bit of copyright law in the evolving landscape of photography. Thanks for listening!
Bonus: Check out Steve’s workshop on live music photography this weekend via Princeton Photo Workshop!
Story 1: Has Kate Middleton Just Ended All Remaining Trust in Photographs? (via PetaPixel)
Story 2: A Seismic Shift: The Ramifications of Nikon’s RED Acquisition (via PetaPixel)
Story 3: Leica SL3 Initial Review: L-Mount’s Best H...2024-03-151h 05
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 186 – SoraChris Marquardt joins the discussion on all things AI, the newest gear from CP+ 2024, advice for monetizing your photography, secret memory card slots and how CGI is continuing to change cinema – and much more! Thanks for listening.
Story 1: OpenAI’s Sora Turns Short Text Prompts into Photo-Realistic Video (via PetaPixel)
Related: OpenAI Has Us Asking: What Happened to Ethical Software Development? (via PetaPixel)
Story 2: Fujifilm X100VI initial review (via DPReview)
Related: Sigma to ship ultra-fast 15mm F1.4 “Art” diagonal fisheye lens in March (via DPReview)
Related: Sigma announces 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS super-telephoto for E- a...2024-02-251h 07
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 185 – Bad ActorsPreamble: Flickr Turns 20 Years Old Today (via PetaPixel)
Story 1: Wedding Photographer Fined $30,000 For Using Images Taken By Other Photographers (via PetaPixel)
Story 2: Pro Baseball Photo Competition Announces Inaugral Winners (via PetaPixel)
Related: Sports Illustrated Makes Mass Layoff of Editorial Staffers, Throwing Its Future Into Question (via Variety)
Story 3: Deepfake ‘Face Swap’ Attacks Surged By 704% in 2023 (via PetaPixel)
Story 4: This $35 Wannabe Fujifilm Camera Is Something Else (via fstoppers)
Picks of the Week:
Don: NITECORE NEW P30 1000 Lumen 676 Yard Long Throw Hunting Flashlight
Allan: SmallRig RM120 Compact RGB LED Light with Long...2024-02-151h 08
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 184 – Stepping Backwards into Global ShuttersOn this episode, Jordan Drake joins the conversation to discuss the latest developments in the cinema space, the first new camera from OM System, a weird “camera” accessory that shouldn’t exist and some fun banter / catching up. Thanks for listening!
Preamble: Nikon Releases the First Major Firmware Update for the Z8 (via PetaPixel)
Story 1: RED’s New Global Shutter Camera Promises Unbelievable Dynamic Range (via PetaPixel)
Story 2: OM System OM-1 II Review: Could This Have Been a Firmware Update? (via PetaPixel)
Story 3: New Zeiss Nano Prime T1.5 Full-Frame Cine Lenses Range fr...2024-02-0956 min
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 183 – Complexities of CopyrightsJoseph Linaschke joins the conversation to talk about the new Lumix 100mm macro lens, copyright complexities, new medium format news, the destructive path of AI and the fireworks created by a dying chameleon. All this and more – thanks for listening!
BONUS: Don’s Feb 3 – 24 Macro Photography Workshop (online / virtual!) is nearly full, but go here if you’d like to secure one of the remaining spots!
Preamble: Check out PhotoJoseph’s video on the new Lumix 100mm F/2.8 macro lens.
Story 1: Richard Prince to Pay Photographers Over $650,000 In Copyright Lawsuits (via PetaPixel)
Related: Kat Von D...2024-01-3151 min
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 182 – Vision of the FutureBONUS: Don’s Feb 3 – 24 Macro Photography Workshop (online / virtual!) is nearly full, but go here if you’d like to secure one of the remaining spots!
Story 1: Panasonic announces Lumix S 100mm F2.8 macro lens, ultra compact and more than just a macro (via DPReview)
Related: Samsung Launches AI-Powered Galaxy S24 Smartphones (via PetaPixel)
Related: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review for Photographers (via PetaPixel)
Story 2: How to Print Photos at Home (via PetaPixel)
Related: Hahnemuehle Photo Rag Metallic paper
Related: Breathing Color Lyve Canvas (matte)
Story 3: Photographer Sues Detroit Lions For Using His Ph...2024-01-231h 11
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 181 – We’re Back!Photo Geek Weekly is Back! Steve Brazill joins after a number of missteps restarting this podcast to discuss the missteps of the photography industry in 2023, how to authenticate images properly, new patents for weird lenses and lawsuits over the depictions of product photography. All that and more! Thanks for listening.
Upcoming Workshops: Don has a macro photography workshop running from February 3rd to the 24th, and Steve has a workshop on live music photography on March 16th. Both via the wonderful people at Princeton Photo Workshop. Check them out!
Story 1: The Most Forgettable Announcements of 2023...2024-01-171h 12
This Week in Photo (TWiP)TWiP 830 — Focus Stacking, with Don Komarechka (Encore)In this encore presentation, we dive deep into the technique of focus stacking with Don Komarechka.2023-12-3039 min
Camera Shake Photography PodcastInvisible Wonders - Macro Photography with DON KOMARECHKA- Episode 164Join us on an extraordinary journey into the Invisible Wonders of Macro Photography with the one and only DON KOMARECHKA as we delve deep into the hidden realm of nature, insects, crystals, and macros, unravelling the mysteries that lie beyond the naked eye. Capturing mesmerizing imagery of the intricate details of snowflakes, insects, and infrared wonders, Don's lens reveals the universe's unseen beauty and secrets.Don pushes the limits of light and equipment to produce visually stunning and mind-boggling imagery. His passion for macro photography shines through as he shares his techniques, tips, and unique perspectives that...2023-07-271h 07
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 180 – Upgrade PathStory 1: Here Is How I Upgrade My Gear as a Professional Photographer (via fstoppers)
Related: Tin House Studio (as referenced by Andy)
Story 2: Zeiss is Not Leaving the Photo Biz, But Admits Its Latest Camera Didn’t Sell (via PetaPixel)
Story 3: The Mercury Stereo 12 is a Medium Format Stereoscopic Camera System (via PetaPixel)
Related: Ondu Eikan is a Modular Large Format Camera Designed to ‘Grow With You’ (via PetaPixel)
Story 4: Andy Day discovers potentially unethical use of Unsplash photo by AI upstart (via Twitter)
Related: Evoto Portrait Retouching
Related: Copyright Office Refuses to ‘Register...2023-06-301h 06
Behind the Shot - Video10 Questions with… Don Komarechka10 Questions with… Don Komarechka
I have had a lot of guests on this show, but few I know as well as Don Komarechka. Don is a great friend, which seems odd considering we have never met in person. We did our critique shows together for about two years, in honestly, chatting with him is always a blast. for that reason, I figured he was a perfect guest for my new “10 Questions” series.
Don has been on the regular show too, a few times. The first was way back in February of 2018, for “The Art of Snowflakes”, next was July o...2023-06-2932 min
Behind the Shot - Video10 Questions with… Don Komarechka10 Questions with… Don Komarechka
I have had a lot of guests on this show, but few I know as well as Don Komarechka. Don is a great friend, which seems odd considering we have never met in person. We did our critique shows together for about two years, in honestly, chatting with him is always a blast. for that reason, I figured he was a perfect guest for my new “10 Questions” series.
Don has been on the regular show too, a few times. The first was way back in February of 2018, for “The Art of Snowflak...2023-06-2932 min
Behind the Shot10 Questions with… Don Komarechka10 Questions with... Don Komarechka
I have had a lot of guests on this show, but few I know as well as Don Komarechka. Don is a great friend, which seems odd considering we have never met in person. We did our critique shows together for about two years, in honestly, chatting with him is always a blast. for that reason, I figured he was a perfect guest for my new "10 Questions" series.
Don has been on the regular show too, a few times. The first was way back in February of 2018, for "The Art of Snowflakes", next was July of...2023-06-2932 min
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 179 – Generative FillSteve Brazill joins the conversation to see where AI is going and what can be done about it, lenses that shoot at extremely wide apertures, “efficiencies” and fines at Meta and look at the reputational damage to Outdoor Photographer for not paying their contributors. Thanks for listening!
Story 1: Photoshop’s New ‘Generative Fill’ Uses AI to Expand or Change Photos (via PetaPixel)
Related Google’s AI Product Studio Removes Need for ‘Expensive’ Photographers (via PetaPixel)
Story 2: F-Zero Camera ‘Breaks the Laws of Physics’ by Shooting f/0.3 to f/0.6 (via PetaPixel)
Story 3: Meta Completes Another Round of Lay...2023-05-261h 17
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 178 – RED ParadigmsJordan Drake joins Don Komarechka to discuss the latest offerings by RED, the shutdown of Imaging Resource in a very unceremonious way, the Nikon Z8 and what it means for the future of photography, and an update to an ongoing legal battle over copyright infringement. All this and more – thanks for listening!
Story 1: RED Unveils Komodo-X 6K Cine Camera with New Sensor and Faster Framerates (via PetaPixel)
Story 2: Imaging Resource Founder Shares the Tale of His Site’s Untimely Demise (via PetaPixel)
Story 3: The Nikon Z8 is a Paradigm Shifting Camera (via PetaPixel)
2023-05-1854 min
Photo Geek WeeklyInside the Lens Episode 11 – Larry T and the Platypod JourneyDon sits down with the always-tinkering genius Larry Tiefenbrunn to discuss his Platypod inventions, when they mean to photographers, the challenges faced with building photographic equipment, and so much more. The latest Platypod crowd-funding campaign has just been launched on Kickstarter – the handle!
The discussion culminates at the handle, but it’s a long and winding adventure. Anyone with an inventive spirit or a shred of entrepreneurial energy should listen to this episode! And of course, back the Kickstarter campaign. Not only are the tools incredibly helpful, but your support allows for Platypod to keep the...2023-04-261h 05
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly 177 – Cracks in RealityStewart Wood is the guest host this week to discuss the growing problem of AI imagery in the photographic space, what might become of Kodak Alaris, why more and more people are switching to DaVinci Resolve and how to get money from Facebook/Meta. Thanks again for listening!
Story 1: Artist Refuses Prize After His AI Image Wins at Top Photo Contest (via PetaPixel)
Story 2: The Main Kodak Film Business is Up for Sale Again (via PetaPixel)
Story 3: Why Video Editors are Switching to DaVinci Resolve in Droves (via PetaPixel)
Story 4: Do...2023-04-2456 min
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 176 – MonochromagicSteve Brazill brilliantly shares his opinions on black & white photography in the digital era, and joins further discussion about privacy / security, the NFT dead horse, AI for science and asinine refund requests. Thanks for listening!
Story 1: Hands-On with the Leica M11 Monochrom: An Artist’s Camera (via PetaPixel)
Related: Ricoh announces Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome DSLR (via DPReview)
Related: Color Filters for Black-and-White Photography: A Complete Guide (via PetaPixel)
Story 2: Tesla Sued Over Report Employees Shared Private Car Camera Footage (via PetaPixel)
Story 3: Canon Jumps Into NFTs, Building a Digital Art Market Ca...2023-04-161h 21
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly 175 – Niche Markets NextBonus: Don’s macro photography workshop is nearly sold out! Grab one of the last spots!
Jeff Harmon joins Don Komarechka on this episode to discuss the state of the industry, laws that might be catching up to influences, AI bans on political figures and a VERY rare image of an “ELVE”. All this and more, thanks for listening!
Story 1: The state of the camera industry, according to the people who make cameras (via DPReview)
Story 2: France Proposes Jail for Influencers Who Don’t Disclose Photoshop (via PetaPixel)
Story 3: Midjourney Bans AI Image...2023-04-0756 min
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 174 – Elusive Truth, Elusive EthicsAnt Pruit joins the conversation on this episode of Photo Geek Weekly to chat about AI, photography media companies, Canon FINALLY getting some much needed features and why truth in advertising is important. Thanks for listening!
Story 1: Adobe Firefly is Way Behind: Is the Commitment to Ethics to Blame? (via PetaPixel)
Related: Fake Facebook Ad of Flying Car Made with AI Image Generator Fools Buyers (via PetaPixel)
Related: Samsung’s Photo ‘Remaster’ Feature Horrifyingly Gave Teeth to an Infant (via PetaPixel)
Story 2: BeBop Buys Madavor Media, Including Outdoor Photographer and Imaging Resource (via PetaPixel)
Stor...2023-03-311h 00
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 173 – DPReview No MoreChris Niccolls joins me on this episode of Photo Geek Weekly to discuss the closing of DPReview. It’s the end of an era, folks. We also talk about Panasonic’s further development of organic sensor technology, an AI imagery round-up and how we actually take care of our gear. All this and more!
Story 1: DPReview.com to close (via DPReview)
Story 2: Panasonic blogs about organic sensor’s improved cross-talk, but doesn’t talk photos (via DPReview)
Related: Panasonic Still Hasn’t Finished the Organic CMOS Sensor it Began in 2013 (via PetaPixel)
Story 3: Are AI Pho...2023-03-221h 00
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 172 – Shoot Someone Else’s MoonOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brazill rejoins the conversation to discuss the latest AI smartphone controversy from Samsung, editing mistakes and tips, gorgeous mobile images and whether they should be classified separately, and buying very expensive and unexpected cat food. All this and more – thanks to everyone for listening.
Story 1: When is a Photo Not a Photo? (via PetaPixel)
Story 2: Avoid These Five Photo Editing Mistakes (via fstoppers)
Story 3: The Gorgeous Winners of the 12th Annual Mobile Photography Awards (via PetaPixel)
Story 4: Photographers Are Buying Cameras on Amazon Bu...2023-03-171h 12
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 171 – Diverse ProfessionalismOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Martin Bailey joins the conversation, discussing what the work life of a professional photographer looks like in 2023, how we deal with copyright issues, and the computers can now read our thoughts. Panic? All that and more on this episode – thanks for listening!
Story 1: A Week in the Life of a Professional Photographer: What Does It Really Take? (via fstoppers)
Story 2: New Copyright Claims Board Rules in Favor of Photographer in First Case (via PetaPixel)
Story 3: Musk suspends “overzealous” rightsholders for “weaponizing” DMCA on Twitter (via ars technica)2023-03-101h 23
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 170 – The TrendmillStory 1: 5 Worrying Trends in Photography (via fstoppers)
Story 2: Panasonic to Add Phase Detection to Future Cameras, Including MFT (via PetaPixel)
Related: Sigma Is Done Developing Micro Four Thirds Lenses (via fstoppers)
Story 3: The Fox is in the Henhouse: AI Photos Are Beyond the Point of No Return (via PetaPixel)
Related: Scammers using AI images of fake earthquake victims to steal donations (via DIYPhotography.net)
Story 4: The Nikon Z9’s Selectable Shutter Sounds are Actually Coming (via PetaPixel)
Picks of the Week:
Don: Water pearls / beads – have some fun with marb...2023-03-0159 min
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 169 – Paying to Be the ProductOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Alastair Jolly joys the discussion on social media subscriptions, new cameras from Canon, the differences in AI upscaling products and a 3-month gig to photograph a hotel. All this and more, with some love for the GameBoy Camera! Thanks for listening.
Story 1: Meta Will Start Charging $12 a Month For Verification on Instagram (via PetaPixel)
Story 2: Canon EOS R8 & R50 Announced (via Newsshooter)
Story 3: Head-to-head: Adobe Super Resolution vs. ON1 Resize AI vs. Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI (via DPReview)
Story 4: Maui Hotel Offering 3-Month Stay...2023-02-221h 08
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 168 – One Patent to Rule Them AllOn this episode of Photo geek Weekly, Jordan Drake returns to regale us with a year’s worth of video announcements, developments, and news! From Patent issues we should all be made aware of with the Nikon Z9, to new cameras from Sony, Fuji, and Panasonic – how has the video space changed in a year? We aim to answer that question. Thanks for listening!
Story 1: Nikon’s Z9 2.0 firmware adds internal 8K/60p Raw capture, 120Hz EVF upgrade, pre-buffer and more (via DPReview)
Related: RED Sues Nikon Over Infringement of Compressed RAW Patents (via Y.M. Cinema Magazi...2023-02-1653 min
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 167 – The Future is ArtificialOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by Allan Attridge to discuss how AI imaging is changing the photography landscape, the dramatic images from space telescopes in 2022, phase detect autofocus on Lumix and how camera technology is advancing, and the unreasonable demands of a wedding photographer. All this and more! Thanks for listening, and your feedback is always appreciated.
Story 1: Google’s Imagen AI produces photorealistic images from natural text with frightening fidelity (via DPReview)
Related: Stunning sunset ‘photograph’ wins contest after bowling over judges – but ‘terrifying’ twist leads to scandal (via The Sun)
Story...2023-02-081h 09
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 166 – UkrainePhoto Geek Weekly is back! This is going to be a heavy episode, so prepare yourself for a discussion about the role of photography in a war setting, surrounding the war in Ukraine. It might not be an easy conversation to listen to, but it needs to happen.
Story 1: List of journalists killed during the Russo-Ukrainian War
Related: “If They Are Crushed, It Will Be Temporary”: What One War Photographer Has Learned From Documenting the Conflict in Ukraine
Story 2: Ukrainian hackers created fake profiles of attractive women to trick Russian soldiers into sharing their location, repo...2023-02-031h 11This Week in Photo (TWiP)From Canada to Bulgaria: Catching Up with Photographer Don KomarechkaDon Komarechka shares his recent journey of relocating from Canada to Bulgaria.2023-02-031h 02
The Martin Bailey Photography PodcastPhoto Geek Weekly with Don KomarechkaDon Komarechka and I discuss the Ricoh / Pentax business strategy, ways to use film cameras, NFTs, and what you give up when entering a photo contest.
Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/769
Music by Martin Bailey2022-02-081h 41The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast (Old MP3 Feed)Photo Geek Weekly with Don KomarechkaDon Komarechka and I discuss the Ricoh / Pentax business strategy, ways to use film cameras, NFTs, and what you give up when entering a photo contest.
Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/769
Music by Martin Bailey2022-02-081h 41
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 165 – Built to OrderOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Martin Bailey and Don Komarechka jointly host a podcast! Published to both streams, we discuss the change in business strategy for Ricoh / Pentax, weird ways to use film cameras, another discussion of NFTs and why the connection to Facebook is even worse, and what you give away when you enter a photo contest. All this and more – thanks for listening!
Story 1: Questioning the value of ‘mass production and mass sales,’ Ricoh is looking to take a more direct-to-consumer approach in Japan (via DPReview)
Story 2: The DiGi Swap Lets Film C...2022-02-041h 39
Expressions The PodcastSeason 2 - Episode 3 - Don KomarechkaThe macro master himself pays us a visit this week from his new home in Bulgaria!It's always fun talking with Don, you learn something and come away inspired by the way he sees the world. 2022-01-271h 14
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 164 – R5 out to COn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, wow has there been some big announcements! The Canon EOS R5C and the Leica M11 are the big topics discussed with fellow photo geek Jordan Drake, as well as the improved Phantom S991 and “flare filters” from Moment and what that means for those looking for an anamorphic-style on the cheap… does it do the trick? Hint: It does not. All this and more – thanks for listening!
Story 1: DPReview TV: What we know (and think) about the Canon EOS R5C (via DPReview)
Related: Canon is shutting down its Zhuhai f...2022-01-201h 10
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 163 – NFT DistrustPhoto Geek Weekly returns with the first episode recorded in Bulgaria! Don Komarechka is joined by Steve Brazill to discuss some of the newest stories in the photography space. Yes, we tackle NFTs and please send hatemail to don@komarechka.com. Other stories include the K|Lens and the very cool VR / depth map / 3D possibilities of such hardware, a new EF lens mount adapter from Benro that allows for the use of two simultaneous filters, liquid polymer lens technology and so much more. Thanks for tuning in, more Photo Geek Weekly to come!
Story 1: Associated Press...2022-01-141h 32
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 161 – Beneath the SurfaceReminder: Only a few weeks left to grab a hardcover edition of Macro Photography: The Universe at Our Feet! On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Shiv Verma joins Don to discuss the new products announced by Microsoft including the Surface Duo 2 and Surface Laptop Studio, GoPro Hero 10 Black overheating issues, a very [...]2021-09-241h 11
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 160 – Top of the LineOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don and Steve Brazill recorded live! The topics include the new flagship mirrorless camera from Canon, the antithesis of a sharp lens, the new iPhones and how they will impact mobile photography and finally… what if photography was a video game? A great discussion all around, thanks as [...]2021-09-171h 23
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 158 – Counterfeit!On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Jeff Harmon joins the conversation to talk about grey-market and counterfeit gear, a new film stock with ISO 5, how to protect yourself from disaster and a $22,000 judgement against a photographer. All this and more, thanks for listening! Bonus: Don’s new book is the #1 selling book [...]2021-08-161h 11
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 156 – What You Need, and What You Don’tOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Martin Bailey joins the conversation around patents, pro-level resolution, the ethics of licensing photojournalism images and what some might consider a dream job in Iceland for a month. All this and more, thanks for listening! Story 1: Canon patent application shows shutter-like barrier mechanism for protecting mirrorless image [...]2021-07-311h 16
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 148: Adobe, Please Fix Old ProblemsOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by both Steve Brazill and Jordan Drake to discuss the latest software update (and persistent bugs) from Adobe, new camera and lens announcements from Panasonic, a photograph of cheese that resulted in a 13.5 year jail sentence and the most horrible way to comply with [...]2021-05-281h 37
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 146 – Know Your WorthOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brazill joins the conversation once again to discuss Don’s new book and a live unboxing, knowing your worth as a photographer and how some entities may want to take advantage of you, weird cameras, the truth of lies and photography, and what to consider for your next [...]2021-05-091h 27
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 144 – The Good & Bad of ContestsOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Frederick Van Johnson joins Don Komarechka to discuss photo contests – the good and the bad, products that function as a solution searching for a problem, Google Earth’s new time-lapse feature and so much more. Thanks for listening! Story 1: Coronavirus Hug in Brazil Wins World Press Photo [...]2021-04-231h 07
Focus Points Photography PodcastFocus Points Photography Podcast Ep 31 The Unseen World of Don KomarechkaThis is the FOCUS Points photography podcast where we will talk on how you can start your photography adventure with a budget and have fun doing it
You can find us in Instagram @focuspointspodcast and on Twitter @focuspointspod. You can visit www.focuspointspod.com for a list of all our episodes
You can find Amaurie Ramirez also on www.amaurierazphoto.com. There you can find all his social media accounts also a large variety of prints for sale.
Connect with Robert via his Instagram account @ROBERT3PX
If you have any q...2021-04-071h 22
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 141 – Wrong Place for ResolutionOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by Shiv Verma to discuss the curious specifications of the Sigma fp L, the strange fluid optics design of an upcoming smartphone, new lenses coming from major manufacturers and how to simplify a product photo shoot. All this and some great banter, thanks for listening! [...]2021-03-291h 03
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 140 – What Dreams Are Made OfOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by PhotoJoseph (Joseph Linaschke) to discuss the latest firmware updates across many Panasonic cameras, the value of a brand vs. the products they create, who is entrusted with repairing film cameras and the pursuit of happiness – and failures – as creative individuals. All this [...]2021-03-231h 01
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 137 – Diminutive GiantOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by Steve Brazill to discuss the latest cameras from Fujifilm, what photo competitions to stay away from, censorship, stock and a nifty little 3D camera. As always, thanks so much for listening! Story 1: Fujifilm GFX 100S offers 100MP in a smaller, less-expensive body (via [...]2021-02-051h 17
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 136 – The JuggernautOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by Jeff Harmon to discuss Sony’s new juggernaut of a camera, the mystery of broken lenses, what cheap lenses deserve praise and documenting history with extreme resolution. All this and more -thanks as always for listening! Bonus: Watch Don’s latest DPReview TV video about diffraction!: [...]2021-01-2857 min
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 130 – Copyright & Publicity Hits the FanOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by Steve Brazill for our very first LIVE episode! Topics of discussion include where copyright and right to publicity collide, what the future holds form Apple and ARM processors, photographic gift ideas and one of the beastliest cameras I have ever seen. Thanks very much [...]2020-11-231h 08
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 127 – Doubling DownOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Jordan Drake joins to talk about new camera announcements, advances in our software tools, innovations and experiments and more! Thanks for listening as always, stay safe out there! Bonus: Don’s latest episode on DPReview TV Story 1: Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II: what you need to know [...]2020-10-2351 min
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 126 – LiDAR for PhotographyOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brazill joins Don to discuss the advancements in mobile photography – specially LiDAR enhancements that we never knew we wanted. The Lumix BGH1 box camera, unusual prototype cameras up for auction, and how the pandemic has affected us as professionals and creatives. All this and more – [...]2020-10-161h 11
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 125 – Speed, Accuracy, and TruthOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Allan Attridge joins to talk about world events, high speed cameras, colour grading for still and video, expensive displays, photojournalism and the dogs of war. And more. There’s a lot going on in this one! Bonus! Watch Don’s latest video on DPReview TV: Story 1: The New Freefly [...]2020-10-121h 01
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 123 – Science, Chemistry, and Tiny CamerasOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by veteran podcaster Chris Marquardt to discuss some silly science lenses, extremely compact full frame cameras, the future of Tetenal and the future of advertising campaigns. All this and much more – thanks as always for listening! Story 1: Engineers produce a fisheye lens that’s [...]2020-09-2756 min
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 122 – Now That’s a Lens Mount!>> Be sure to check out Don’s virtual workshops coming up via Princeton Photo Workshop On this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by Jeff Harmon to discuss the highest resolution camera sensor in a telescope, what will hopefully be the end of our coverage on the heat issues with the Canon R5, [...]2020-09-121h 06
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 120 – Not RecoverableOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don is joined by Steve Brazill to discuss data loss woes, overheating woes, lens disassembly woes… and a fun AI algorithm that makes our photos cleaner! It’s really not that woeful an episode, it’ll be a good one to listen to. Thanks! Story 1: Photos and presets “Not [...]2020-08-281h 12
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 119 – Pixels to LifeOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don and PhotoJoseph (Joseph Linaschke) chat about the evolving laws and perception of copyright, what might be coming in September from Panasonic, pushing limits with high-speed cameras and we remember one of the great imaging pioneers. All this and more – thanks for listening! Story 1: Google Images’ [...]2020-08-211h 14
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 114 – Canon’s RevolutionOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brazill joins Don Komarechka to discuss the tidal wave of announcements from Canon including new cameras, lenses and sensor technology. We get into the weeds about video encoding technologies and the ethics of admitting your edits and composites. All this and more! Thanks for listening. Story 1: [...]2020-07-121h 30
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 109 – Sensors That ThinkNote: This episode is horrendously delayed. I had a major computer failure and was waiting on replacement parts. Sorry for the delay, and there will be a new episode in a few days! On this (belated) episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Bryan Weiss joins Don Komarechka to discuss the building o processors onto sensors, the [...]2020-06-111h 02
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 95 – Crowning AchievementsOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Steve Brazill joins Don to talk about what’s coming from Canon, easier access to Public Domain imagery from an unlikely source, the continued contraction of the print industry and a reminder to never work for free. All this and more, thanks for listening! REMINDER: Don and Steve also [...]2020-02-091h 07
Photo Geek WeeklyPhoto Geek Weekly Episode 94 – Coveted AperturesOn this episode of Photo Geek Weekly, Don Komarechka is joined by Larry Becker to discuss why people covet F/0.95 and how lenses offering such apertures are becoming more available, infringing on copyrights to complain about copyright infringement, redesigned macro lenses and much more. It’s a great chat with a wonderful bit of banter in [...]2020-02-011h 19
Photo Taco PodcastHow To Do Water Droplet Photography With Don KomarechkaWater Droplet Refraction Photography I am sure you have seen photos featuring water droplet refraction, but you have to check out some of the images Don has on his website over at http://www.donkom.ca/category/macro-water/ under the Macro Water menu. There are a number of images there where Don has done an incredible job of creating images that emphasize the beauty of ...
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Photo Taco PodcastHow To Do Water Droplet Photography With Don KomarechkaLearn how to do stunning water droplet photography from Don Komarechka, one of the world's leading experts in macro photography!2019-11-1239 min
F8 | The Photographers PerspectiveDon Komarechka Discusses Macro Photography, Capturing SnowflakesChris is joined by "The Snowflake Guy," Don Komarechka, who discusses UV photography and macro photography.
Best known for his work shooting snowflakes, Don explains how he achieves these photographs (including tips on when to use focus stacking) and the Hollywood-level projects it's brought him.
Don also talks about how he sets aside time for shooting, his advice to landscape photographers on finding a unique shot, and details his upcoming book Macro Photography: The Universe at Our Feet, which will be released this December.
Follow Don by visiting his website, DonKom.ca. Visit SkyCrystals...2019-08-0952 min
Photo Taco PodcastGetting Started In Macro Photography With Don KomarechkaJeff talks with world renowned macro photography Don Komarechka about how to get started with macro photography.2019-06-1452 minPhoto Taco PodcastGetting Started In Macro Photography With Don KomarechkaBeginning Macro Photography Don, let’s start off the show by talking about what a competent photographer who has never done any macro can do to get started. Let’s say this photographer is one who knows their way around their camera, knows how to control their settings to get good exposure, but has never done any macro shooting. How would you ...
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Photo Taco PodcastMacro Photography With Don KomarechkaJeff talks with world renowned macro photography Don Komarechka about how to get started with macro photography.2019-06-1452 minThe Martin Bailey Photography PodcastDon Komarechka Macro Magician ExtraordinaireThis week I share a chat with my friend Don Komarechka about his awesome macro work and his upcoming crowd-funded book Macro Photography: The Universe at Our Feet.
Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/664
Music by Martin Bailey2019-06-1059 minThe Martin Bailey Photography Podcast (Old MP3 Feed)Don Komarechka Macro Magician ExtraordinaireThis week I share a chat with my friend Don Komarechka about his awesome macro work and his upcoming crowd-funded book Macro Photography: The Universe at Our Feet.
Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/664
Music by Martin Bailey2019-06-1059 min
The Martin Bailey Photography PodcastDon Komarechka Macro Magician ExtraordinaireThis week I share a chat with my friend Don Komarechka about his awesome macro work and his upcoming crowd-funded book Macro Photography: The Universe at Our Feet.
Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/664
Music by Martin Bailey2019-06-1059 min
The Maker’s Voice PodcastEpisode 4: Don Komarechka - The Unseen WorldDon Komarechka joins us this week to talk about Snowflake photography, writing a book, and his most stolen image (he also tells us what you can do if you find your image used without consent!). Don is a wealth of knowledge, and a fantastic speaker. You can check out some of his work at https://www.donkom.ca
His Instagram is: @donkomphoto2019-06-051h 04
Master PhotographyRed Hydrogen and White Balance with Don KomarechkaRed Hydrogen Phone and White Balance With Don Komarechka Episode Sponsor Squarespace: Get a free trial by going to squarspace.com/improve and when you are ready to launch use the offer code IMPROVE to save 10% your first purchase of a website or domain. Episode Resources Photo Taco – DPI with Don Komarechka: https://phototacopodcast.com/dpi-with-don-komarechka/ Red Hydrogen One Phone: http://www.red.com/hydrogen Petapixel: Plumbers ...
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Improve PhotographyDPI with Don Komarechka [Photo Taco]DPI With Don Komarechka Show Notes Show Resources: Don’s Photo Geek Weekly Show: https://photogeekweekly.com Photo Taco – Export for Printing: … DPI with Don Komarechka [Photo Taco] Read More »2018-02-0657 min
Improve PhotographyDPI with Don Komarechka [Photo Taco]DPI With Don Komarechka Show Notes Show Resources: Don’s Photo Geek Weekly Show: https://photogeekweekly.com Photo Taco – Export for Printing: … DPI with Don Komarechka [Photo Taco] Read More »2018-02-0657 min
Master PhotographyPhoto Taco: DPI With Don KomarechkaJeff Harmon talks with guest host Don Komarechka about DPI, a topic most professional photographers actually don’t understand. They talk about how file size, pixel dimensions, and DPI don’t really have anything to do with each other, how Adobe isn’t doing photographers any favors with how DPI is so prominently displayed in Photoshop and Lightroom, and how even the best ...
The post Photo Taco: DPI With Don Komarechka appeared first on Master Photography Podcast.2018-02-0600 minPhoto Taco PodcastDPI With Don KomarechkaJeff and Don Komarechka geek out over one of the most misunderstood concepts of DPI or dots per inch. They talk about how file size, pixel dimensions, and DPI don’t really have anything to do with each other, how Adobe isn’t doing photographers any favors with how DPI is so prominently displayed in Photoshop and Lightroom, and how even the ...
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Photo Taco PodcastDPI With Don KomarechkaJeff and Don Komarechka geek out over one of the most misunderstood concepts of DPI or dots per inch. They talk about how file size, pixel dimensions, and DPI don’t really have anything to do with each other, how Adobe isn’t doing photographers any favors with how DPI is so prominently displayed in Photoshop and Lightroom, and how even the best of pros don’t really seem to understand the concepts.
Two listener questions that represent hundreds of requests to help with DPI:
1) I did a headshot for a “program”. I delivered it at 2000×3000 pixels and 300 dpiR...2018-02-0557 min
Photo Taco PodcastDPI With Don KomarechkaJeff Harmon and Don Komarechka geek out over one of the most misunderstood concepts of DPI or dots per inch. They talk about how file size, pixel dimensions, and DPI don’t really have anything to do with each other, how Adobe isn’t doing photographers any favors with how DPI is so prominently displayed in Photoshop and Lightroom, and how even the best of pros don’t really seem to understand the concepts.
Two listener questions that represent hundreds of requests to help with DPI:
1) I did a headshot for a "program". I delivered it at 2000x3000 pixels and 300 dpi...2018-02-0557 min
The WordPress Photography PodcastAdd A Narrative To The Image w/ Don KomarechkaDon Komarechka is a nature, macro and landscape photographer located in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. From auroras to pollen, insects to infrared, much of Don’s photographic adventures reveal a deeper understanding of how the universe works. Exploring the world that we cannot see with our own eyes has been a common thread in Don’s career as […]
The post Episode 23 – Add A Narrative To The Image w/ Don Komarechka first appeared on Imagely.2016-09-1548 minThe Martin Bailey Photography Podcast (Old MP3 Feed)Don Komarechka the Mad Scientist PhotographerThis week I share an awesome conversation with my friend Don Komarechka about his recent full-spectrum, infrared and ultraviolet photography, as well as his stereoscopic 3D macro photography.
View photos on blog: https://mbp.ac/533
Music by Martin Bailey2016-07-2558 minThe Martin Bailey Photography PodcastDon Komarechka the Mad Scientist PhotographerThis week I share an awesome conversation with my friend Don Komarechka about his recent full-spectrum, infrared and ultraviolet photography, as well as his stereoscopic 3D macro photography.
View photos on blog: https://mbp.ac/533
Music by Martin Bailey2016-07-2558 minThe Martin Bailey Photography PodcastDon Komarechka the Mad Scientist PhotographerThis week I share an awesome conversation with my friend Don Komarechka about his recent full-spectrum, infrared and ultraviolet photography, as well as his stereoscopic 3D macro photography.
View photos on blog: https://mbp.ac/533
Music by Martin Bailey2016-07-2558 min
jpeg2RAW Photography Podcast#158 - Don Komarechka - Science of LightDecember kicks off Don's big "Snowflake a Day" project - https://plus.google.com/u/0/collection/YIF_v , so before he gets too busy we have him back on the show, this time to discuss the Science of Light.2015-12-121h 20
TWiP Your ItineraryYour Itinerary 34: Don Komarechka Behind the Iron CurtainFollowing his usual knack for making beautiful photos of unusual things, our friend Don Komarechka takes us to Bulgaria to shoot some amazing Soviet-era buildings that look like they are from another world.2015-06-1748 min
jpeg2RAW Photography Podcast#147 - Don Komarechka - Travel PhotograpDon discusses his recent visit to Bulgaria, shares some of his images and talks tech with Mike & Tim.2015-06-161h 25
jpeg2RAW Photography Podcast#86 - Don Komarechka - Macro Photography - jpeg2RAW Photo PodcastAward winning nature and landscape photographer, Don Komarechka discussing Macro Photography. Don's specialty is extreme close-ups of snow flakes. He also shares many other amazing macro images.
Show notes - http://www.jpeg2raw.com/2013/06/15/86-don-komarechka-macro-photography/2014-11-261h 24
jpeg2RAW Photography Podcast#103 - Don Komarechka - InfraredDon returns to jpeg2RAW to discuss another new topic, Infrared Photography.2014-02-091h 12The Martin Bailey Photography PodcastSelf Publishing Sky Crystals with Don KomarechkaToday I talk with Don Komarechka about what he learned from his recent experience as he self-published his incredible new book, Sky Crystals - Unraveling the Mysteries of Snowflakes.
Images and Links: https://mbp.ac/406
Music by UniqueTracks2014-01-261h 02The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast (Old MP3 Feed)Self Publishing Sky Crystals with Don KomarechkaToday I talk with Don Komarechka about what he learned from his recent experience as he self-published his incredible new book, Sky Crystals - Unraveling the Mysteries of Snowflakes.
Images and Links: https://mbp.ac/406
Music by UniqueTracks2014-01-261h 02The Martin Bailey Photography PodcastSelf Publishing Sky Crystals with Don KomarechkaToday I talk with Don Komarechka about what he learned from his recent experience as he self-published his incredible new book, Sky Crystals - Unraveling the Mysteries of Snowflakes.
Images and Links: https://mbp.ac/406
Music by UniqueTracks2014-01-261h 02
jpeg2RAW Photography Podcast#86 - Don Komarechka - Macro PhotographyAward winning nature and landscape photographer, Don Komarechka discussing Macro Photography. Don's specialty is extreme close-ups of snow flakes. He also shares many other amazing macro images.Show notes - http://www.jpeg2raw.com/2013/06/15/86-don-komarechka-macro-photography/2013-12-121h 24jpeg2RAW Photography Podcast#86 - Don Komarechka - Macro PhotographyAward winning nature and landscape photographer, Don Komarechka discussing Macro Photography. Don's specialty is extreme close-ups of snow flakes. He also shares many other amazing macro images.Link to the show notes - www.jpeg2raw.com/2013/06/15/86-don-komarechka-macro-photography/2013-08-101h 24
The Candid Frame: Conversations on PhotographyThe Candid Frame #183 - Don KomarechkaDon Komarechka is a Barrie, Canada based nature & landscape photographer with a passion for photographing the unseen world. From abandoned buildings to swirling stars, lightning to snowflakes, Don’s images convey a sense of curiosity and wonder.
Active in the photographic community, Don is a teacher, author and explorer. Writing a regular column in Outdoor Photography Canada and teaching many nature photography workshops, he’s always willing to share his knowledge and secrets.
Seeing the world beyond visual perception is a driving force is Don’s photography. His latest project is an in-depth study of snowflakes. From a photographic perspective and wit...2013-04-2249 minThe Martin Bailey Photography PodcastPrinting Chinwag with Don KomarechkaThis week, TWiP co-host Don Komarechka and I hook-up again to talk about printing, a passion we both share.
Links and images: https://mbp.ac/366
Music by UniqueTracks2013-04-011h 26The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast (Old MP3 Feed)Printing Chinwag with Don KomarechkaThis week, TWiP co-host Don Komarechka and I hook-up again to talk about printing, a passion we both share.
Links and images: https://mbp.ac/366
Music by UniqueTracks2013-04-011h 26The Martin Bailey Photography PodcastPrinting Chinwag with Don KomarechkaThis week, TWiP co-host Don Komarechka and I hook-up again to talk about printing, a passion we both share.
Links and images: https://mbp.ac/366
Music by UniqueTracks2013-04-011h 26The Martin Bailey Photography PodcastAn Interview with Don KomarechkaHere's a chat with Don Komarechka, a nature photographer from Ontario, Canada, who in addition to beautiful landscape work, shoots the most amazing snowflake photographs!
Images and links on blog: https://mbp.ac/357
Music by UniqueTracks2013-01-171h 02The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast (Old MP3 Feed)An Interview with Don KomarechkaHere's a chat with Don Komarechka, a nature photographer from Ontario, Canada, who in addition to beautiful landscape work, shoots the most amazing snowflake photographs!
Images and links on blog: https://mbp.ac/357
Music by UniqueTracks2013-01-171h 02The Martin Bailey Photography PodcastAn Interview with Don KomarechkaHere's a chat with Don Komarechka, a nature photographer from Ontario, Canada, who in addition to beautiful landscape work, shoots the most amazing snowflake photographs!
Images and links on blog: https://mbp.ac/357
Music by UniqueTracks2013-01-171h 02