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Almost Everything with Jeffery Saddoris
Can 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...
2024-04-15
09 min
On Taking Pictures
368: Everything Has Limits
Jeffery and Bill discuss the Dan Winters episode of the Disney/Hulu series ‘Photographer’ and how maker’s relationships with their partners and families allows them to do what they do. Adventure photographer Krystle Wright is our Photographer of the Week. 'Photographer' on Hulu Dorothy Simpson Krause Krystle Wright on IG
2024-04-09
1h 10
On Taking Pictures
365: It Feels Different
Something feels different for Jeffery and it's a good thing, something feels different for Bill and it's not a good thing. Tony Notarberardino is our Photographer of the Week. Attention!: The power of simple decisions in a distracted world Jony Ive on Steve Jobs focus Bill's picture of Cisco Bill's other picture Cisco Ai Vs Artists - The Biggest Art Heist in History Tony Notarberadino on Forbes Tony Notarberadino on WNYC Tony Notarberadino in Interview Magazine ACA Galleries - Chelsea Hotel...
2024-03-19
1h 17
On Taking Pictures
363: Not In My Vocabulary
Jeffery is copying his art to photographs and Bill has found a new online color editor which he's playing with while learning to accept and grow from critique. Todd Schick is our Photographer of the Week. San Francisco Art Institute bought by Laurene Powell Jobs Color.io Jacob Collier interview Chris Ashworth new book "The Unseen Saul Leiter" on Amazon Todd Schick on Instagram
2024-03-06
1h 08
On Taking Pictures
362: Motion Is The Hapiness
Turns out Jacob Collier is an amazing musician even if he doesn't label his tracks. Jeffery and Bill discuss figuring out other people's process and how sometimes it's more fun not to know. Jo Ann Callis is our Photographer of the Week. LOGIC SESSION BREAKDOWN: "Bridge Over Troubled Water" Dorothy Simpson Krause Dustin Yellin Djesse Vol 4 cover art out of glass Sam Maloof Woodworker This uncomfortable portrait of femininity has resonated for four decades Jo Ann Callis website The Genius List - Jo...
2024-02-27
1h 31
On Taking Pictures
360: Toiled Away In Quiet Desperation
Circus Models and Slot Cars lead Jeffery and Bill into discussing the skill of overcoming indecision and the emotional ownership of the things you make. Classic 20th century photograph Norman Parkinson is Photographer of the Week. Slot Mods article Slot Mods Man Dodging a Kettle - Know Your Meme Howard Brother's Circus "Ringmaster of His Own Design" Elton John is selling his Photography collection Norman Parkinson on Photogpedia Norman Parkinson on IconicImages Mamiya RZ67 bellows exposure compensation chart The...
2024-02-13
1h 17
On Taking Pictures
359: Consistency is Hard
Jeffery and Bill discuss the new documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop" on Netflix, photographing art, and pictures of themselves at 21. 20th century German photographer Herbert List is our Photographer of the Week. The Greatest Night in Pop The Photography Behind Earthrise U2 Songs of Surrender cover photo Herbert List on Artnet Herbert List Archive on IG Herbert List on Wikipedia
2024-02-06
1h 40
On Taking Pictures
358: Inverse of Social Media
Sitting 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
2024-01-30
1h 15
On Taking Pictures
357: Knife Burrito
Jeffery and Bill take a look at the feedback loop between confidence or competence. Also Bill's kitchen knives sharpening adventure Part One. Fashion photographer Cody Rasmussen is Photographer of the Week. Del Re Grinding Truck John's Sharpening Service Zefrank "The Innovation Wave" NYT Rat Selfies 9:30 Club in DC Search Engine Podcast Photofolio Website Tool Cody Rasmussen Portfolio Cody Rasmussen IG
2024-01-23
1h 28
On Taking Pictures
356: Archaeological Remnants
A big folder of family photos to Bill leads him and Jeffery to discuss family history. We also go deep on the concept of a workspace and what it takes to make a good one. Plus we take a gander at a NYTimes piece which considers culture dead. Karl Bissinger is Photographer of the Week. Vintage KitchenAid Superba dishwasher Why Culture Has Come to a Standstill Karl Bissinger Obituary Karl Bissinger google images search Karl Bissinger "The Luminous Years" book on Amazon
2024-01-16
1h 30
On Taking Pictures
355: A World of Noise
In a world where we're overrun with images already, some people are gunning to give machines copyright, but to what end? Also some Q&A about recommendations and process. Fashion Photographer Deborah Turbeville is our Photographer of the Week. Stephen Thaler AI article Jeffery Film Rec: "In The Mood for Love" Bill Film Rec: "Cinema Paradiso" Jeffery Album Rec: "Chicago Transit Authority" Jeffery Album Rec: "Blood Sweat and Tears Greatest Hits" Bill Album Rec: "Spilt Milk" Jellyfish Bill Album Rec: "Redhead" Bleu Jeffery...
2024-01-09
1h 26
On Taking Pictures
353: We Need Another You
Some thoughts on last week's in-person episode leads Jeffery and Bill to discuss how copying is never a perfect copy and why that's a good thing. A recent conversation about AI imagery from the NYTimes is discussed and we answer a listener question about physical controls for Lightroom. Alain Laboile is our Photographer of the Week. A.I. Is the Future of Photography. Does That Mean Photography Is Dead? Baldur's Gate 3 Wrensilva stereo consoles Arturia BeatStep Monogram Creative Consoles Alain Laboile portfolio Alain Laboile book "Summer of the Fawn" David...
2023-12-27
1h 29
On Taking Pictures
352: There's Always Value In The Effort
Join Jeffery and Bill on a walk down the National Mall in DC as they discuss the Dorthea Lange and Rothko shows at the National Gallery and cut to the quick on the meaning of life, this time, in person! French Vietnam War photographer Catherine Leroy is Photographer of the Week. Dorthea Lange at NGA Rothko on Paper at NGA Catherine Leroy thread on Threads
2023-12-22
57 min
On Taking Pictures
350 : Creative Closure
Bill 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
2023-12-06
1h 21
On Taking Pictures
349 : Save The Clocktower
Does the way we learned to use the tools we use hold us back when those tools inevitably change under our feet? The Apple TV+ series "The Supermodels" teaches us a lesson on the value of a good subject and the role of collaboration as tool for improvement. At the end Bill throws in some musings on the musical Merrily We Roll Along that's currently on Broadway and asks Jeffery to weigh in on what it all means. Larry Fink, may he rest in peace, is our Photographer of the Week. Bert Monroy The Supermodels...
2023-11-28
1h 21
On Taking Pictures
342: It's Not The Photography
Jeffery learns that Bill doesn’t play games, enjoy Halloween, or watch comedy, so they spend some time unpacking all of that that. I guess they’re not playing Jeffery’s Dreamcast together. The Manet/Degas show at The Met is discussed and a bit of Camera Corner because Bill played with an M10 and the new Fugi GFX 100 II this week. Arno Rafael Minkkinen is our Photographer of the Week. Sega Dreamcast Manet/Degas at The Met Manet and the Birth of Impressionism on Amazon Fake or Fortune season 5 on YouTub...
2023-09-26
1h 14
On Taking Pictures
340: Hope Marketing Doesn’t Work
Jeffery and Bill discuss finding the process that works best for you and how keeping your brain guessing can often help. They also tackle a few listener questions. Lee Miller is our Photographer of the Week. Bernie Taupin on WTF Ken Mogi on Ikigai venn diagram The Bikeriders trailer Kate Winslet in Lee Miller biopic Lee Miller on ArtNet Lee Miller on WikiArt
2023-09-12
1h 14
On Taking Pictures
339: Just Jump Into The Water
Jeffery and Bill discuss the Japanese concept of Ikigai and how the more you ignore your inability the more your inability will become your ability. Early 20th century showgirl photographer Alfred Cheney Johnston is our Photographer of the Week. Ikigai Phil Hartman Wicked Coney Island Polar Bear Club Filming the Shining Boston Strangler movie PotW: Alfred Cheney Johnston Noirchick in Old Hollywood twitter post Vintage News Daily
2023-09-05
1h 10
On Taking Pictures
337: My Whole Life Is A Year of Sabbatical
Bill got back from summer vacation and doesn’t feel restored. So he and Jeffery spend some time discussing how to switch off. Skater and artist Ed Templeton is our photographer of the week. The Shark is Broken Daniel Milnor – Shifter: Question and Answer 54 Matthew Lesko Ed Templeton
2023-08-23
1h 17
On Taking Pictures
336: There Has To Be A Mythology
How 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
2023-08-15
1h 28
On Taking Pictures
335: The Lesson In This Season of My Life
What’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
2023-08-08
52 min
On Taking Pictures
334: Nature of the MrBeast
Movies, 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
2023-08-02
1h 16
On Taking Pictures
333: Answering The Call
Jeffery and Bill dive deep on the idea of community and new perspectives on old things. Including the Canon 5D from 2005 that Bill bought recently on a whim. Victor Skrebneski is the photographer of the week. Van Wilder Soft White Underbelly Poorest Region of America – What It Really Looks Like Gauntlet (Video Game) Walnut Grove – Then & Now Canon 5D Victor Skrebneski Victor Skrebneski on Wikipedia
2023-07-26
1h 10
On Taking Pictures
332: You Did That Wrong, Make It Right
What starts with a conversation about Bill’s new skateboard, and righting the sins of childhood leads us to discuss overcoming fear and mental paralysis. We also get a bit into the Adobe license news, the portraits of the King Charles, and Jeffery’s ideal trail bike. King Charles Official Portraits The Girl skateboard deck Bill bought Adobe tells users they can’t use old versions of Creative Cloud they paid for
2023-05-09
1h 20
On Taking Pictures
330: Losing Your Bearings
We 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
2023-02-28
1h 25
Almost Everything with Jeffery Saddoris
Between the Accolades
Last 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...
2023-01-13
1h 22
On Taking Pictures
328: Between the Accolades
Jeffery's exploration of media, materials, and IKEA shelving leads us to a discussion of legacy and perspective and hope in creative endeavors. And yes, there's a bit of follow-up about Bill's GFX.
2023-01-13
1h 21
Almost Everything with Jeffery Saddoris
Going Back To Move Forward
In 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...
2023-01-04
1h 22
On Taking Pictures
327: Going Back To Move Forward
Jeffery and Bill are back on mic in 2023 discussing Bill's apprehension about his new camera purchase. Is it really the camera that's the problem or is it a stand-in for how he feels about the direction photography is headed?
2023-01-03
1h 21
Almost Everything with Jeffery Saddoris
Stuck 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...
2022-01-01
1h 18
Almost Everything with Jeffery Saddoris
Existential 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...
2021-10-23
1h 16
Almost Everything with Jeffery Saddoris
Some Sort of Self-Worth Value Thing: Bill Wadman
The 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...
2021-07-21
1h 00
Almost Everything with Jeffery Saddoris
Setting the Intention for 2021
Like 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...
2021-01-02
06 min
Almost Everything with Jeffery Saddoris
Off 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...
2020-12-26
1h 16
Almost Everything with Jeffery Saddoris
A Familiar Voice: Bill Wadman
A 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/...
2020-11-04
1h 07
On Taking Pictures
325: Closing The Loop
This 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...
2018-07-17
2h 39
On Taking Pictures
324: Another Stick in the Spokes
With 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...
2018-07-10
1h 48
On Taking Pictures
316: Nice Sallah There
This 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...
2018-05-15
1h 32
On Taking Pictures
314: It’s Either Silence Or A Heart
This 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...
2018-05-01
1h 32
On Taking Pictures
312: I’m Put Off By Such Comfort
This 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...
2018-04-18
1h 24
On Taking Pictures
310: Let Me Just Finish This Donut
This 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...
2018-04-03
1h 35
On Taking Pictures
304: No Filters Named After Places
This 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...
2018-02-20
1h 49
On Taking Pictures
302: The Audience Holds You Accountable
This 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...
2018-02-06
1h 35
On Taking Pictures
301: It’s Like Amway With A Camera
This 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...
2018-01-30
1h 54
On Taking Pictures
298: Jeffery Drifting
This 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...
2018-01-09
1h 26
On Taking Pictures
293: Trying To Hug A Cloud
This 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...
2017-12-07
1h 52
On Taking Pictures
292: When You Cry Authenticity Wolf
This 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...
2017-11-28
1h 49
On Taking Pictures
290: That’s The Recipe For Me
This 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...
2017-11-14
1h 36
On Taking Pictures
288: An Iterative Process Like Everything Else
This 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
2017-10-31
1h 47
On Taking Pictures
274: The Unatographer
We 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...
2017-07-25
1h 29
On Taking Pictures
269: Breadcrumbs To Find Your Way Home
This 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...
2017-06-21
55 min
On Taking Pictures
267: 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...
2017-06-06
1h 41
On Taking Pictures
257: Turn the Hat Around
This 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...
2017-03-28
1h 17
On Taking Pictures
254: Bob Ross on Mute
This 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...
2017-03-07
1h 37
On Taking Pictures
248: Albatross Is On The Move
This 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...
2017-01-24
1h 27
On Taking Pictures
233: Live Up To An Impossibility
This 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...
2016-10-11
1h 27
On Taking Pictures
232: Solid Steel Walls of Reality
This 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...
2016-10-04
1h 23
On Taking Pictures
231: I Look Forward to Looking Back
This 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...
2016-09-27
1h 28
On Taking Pictures
226: You Want The Pixie Dust
This 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
2016-08-23
1h 13
On Taking Pictures
217: A Plus B Equals Jello
This 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...
2016-06-21
1h 43
On Taking Pictures
210: I’m Over Here in Sharpshooter’s Corner
This 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...
2016-05-03
1h 54
On Taking Pictures
203: 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...
2016-03-15
1h 16
On Taking Pictures
202: Jeffery and Bill Meet the Swamp Monster
This week, what does it mean to be a professional? Is it merely making a living from one’s endeavor or is there something else? Is photography something you need to do to achieve some greater sense of fulfillment, or is it simply a vocation? And is one more valid than the other? Also, we talk a bit about a new Van Gogh film that uses an oil painting for every frame. Ryszard Horowitz is our Photographer of the Week. Links for this episode:On Taking Pictures - Google+ - Assignment: #inthestyleofMITM Clips: Dissecting To...
2016-03-08
1h 38
On Taking Pictures
177: The Reflection Isn't Perfecto
This 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...
2015-09-17
1h 07
On Taking Pictures
172: Creative Fiefdoms
This 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...
2015-08-11
1h 46
On Taking Pictures
156: The Great Men Theory of Art
This 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...
2015-04-21
1h 09
On Taking Pictures
151: Perfectly Punctuated Piece On Absolutely Nothing
It’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...
2015-03-17
1h 37
On Taking Pictures
144: Ronin Photographers
This 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...
2015-01-27
1h 13
On Taking Pictures
140: An Official Knock-off
We’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...
2014-12-31
1h 38
On Taking Pictures
127: The Rabbit Always Moves
This 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...
2014-09-30
2h 02
On Taking Pictures
123: The Weegee of the Modern World Doesn’t Exist
This 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...
2014-09-02
1h 48
On Taking Pictures
102: Rigging the Roulette Wheel
Big 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...
2014-04-08
1h 52
On Taking Pictures
95: Finding The New
This 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...
2014-02-18
1h 41
On Taking Pictures
90: Uncharted Territory
This 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...
2014-01-14
1h 45
On Taking Pictures
89: 42 Puppies and a Snow Cone Machine
For 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...
2014-01-07
1h 42
On Taking Pictures
80: It’s Something To Take Seriously
This 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...
2013-11-07
1h 43
On Taking Pictures
75: 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...
2013-10-01
1h 50
On Taking Pictures
74: Self-Deluding Defense Mechanism
This 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...
2013-09-24
1h 44
On Taking Pictures
73: It's Not All Warm and Fuzzy
This 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...
2013-09-16
1h 45
On Taking Pictures
56: Then It Becomes RoboCop
Big 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...
2013-05-21
1h 43
On Taking Pictures
54: 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...
2013-05-07
1h 42
On Taking Pictures
52: Backfill Reasoning
Once 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...
2013-04-23
1h 36
On Taking Pictures
49: Happiness is an Inside Job
Things 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...
2013-04-03
1h 42
On Taking Pictures
Artistic Monkhood
Safe 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...
2013-02-20
1h 37
On Taking Pictures
The Schrodinger Moment
An 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’...
2013-01-02
1h 36
On Taking Pictures
Ability to Recognize, Maybe
How 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...
2012-11-07
1h 29
On Taking Pictures
28: Ability to Recognize...Maybe
How 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'
2012-11-07
1h 28
On Taking Pictures
A Body of Work Only in Hindsight
A 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 ...
2012-10-31
1h 31
On Taking Pictures
27: A Body of Work Only in Hindsight
A 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.
2012-10-31
1h 31
On Taking Pictures
Brain Calibration Issue
Extra 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...
2012-10-26
1h 16
On Taking Pictures
26: Brain Calibration Issue
Extra 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!
2012-10-26
1h 15
On Taking Pictures
The Weather Is What You're Photographing
This 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...
2012-10-24
1h 32
On Taking Pictures
Everyone's Job to be Everything
Bill 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
2012-10-01
00 min
On Taking Pictures
23: Everyone’s Job to be Everything
Bill 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.
2012-10-01
1h 30
On Taking Pictures
Ann Curry is a Better Photographer than You
Bill 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...
2012-09-24
00 min
On Taking Pictures
22: Ann Curry is a Better Photographer than You
Bill 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.
2012-09-24
1h 30
On Taking Pictures
Vanity Fairy
Bill 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...
2012-09-18
00 min
On Taking Pictures
The Amateur Professional
Amateur 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...
2012-06-19
00 min
On Taking Pictures
1: Falling Bears
In their pilot episode, Jeffery and Bill take on photographer's rights, the limits of more megapixels, and the contents of New York City's photographic archive. Parisian street photographer from the turn of the last century, Eugene Atget is Photographer of the Week.
2012-05-10
58 min
Circuitous Conversations with Bill & Dan
Episode 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=""/>
2011-05-24
04 min