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Behind the ShotElevating Your PhotojournalismThere have been so many times that I’ve made a mental note that I need to include more photojournalism on the show, only to have a mental dog eat my homework. Finally, today, I am checking that off the list.
Still, if I’m being honest, it wasn’t my mental note that made this show happen. It was a series of events that include an email, a referral, and a conference.
It ends out that today’s guest had reached out to me directly back in August of last year. His email started with “He...2025-05-0156 min
Behind the ShotElevating Your PhotojournalismThere have been so many times that I’ve made a mental note that I need to include more photojournalism on the show, only to have a mental dog eat my homework. Finally, today, I am checking that off the list.
Still, if I’m being honest, it wasn’t my mental note that made this show happen. It was a series of events that include an email, a referral, and a conference.
It ends out that today’s guest had reached out to me directly back in August of last year. His email started with “He...2025-05-0156 min
Behind the Shot - VideoElevating Your PhotojournalismThere have been so many times that I’ve made a mental note that I need to include more photojournalism on the show, only to have a mental dog eat my homework. Finally, today, I am checking that off the list.
Still, if I’m being honest, it wasn’t my mental note that made this show happen. It was a series of events that include an email, a referral, and a conference.
It ends out that today’s guest had reached out to me directly back in August of last year. His email started with “He...2025-05-0100 min
This Week in Photo (TWiP)From Radio to Photo: Steve Brazill’s Creative JourneySteve Brazill shares how his experiences in radio have influenced his approach to photography.
The post From Radio to Photo: Steve Brazill’s Creative Journey first appeared on This Week in Photo.2024-06-051h 03
Camera Shake Photography PodcastThree Guys Walk Into a Podcast - with STEVE BRAZILL & DAVE CLAYTON - Episode 204Join us for a candid and insightful discussion as three seasoned photography podcasters—Kersten Luts (Camera Shake podcast), Steve Brazill (Behind the Shot), and Dave Clayton (He Shoots, He Draws)—share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs in creating and maintaining weekly photography podcasts.In this episode, we delve into the trials and tribulations of producing both audio and video content, offering valuable insights for our listeners. From the creative process behind each episode to the technical intricacies of recording and editing, we explore the journey of bringing engaging photography discussions to listeners and viewers around the world. This...2024-05-092h 07Behind the ShotStellaPro Reflex S Light UpdateBack in June I did a review of the StellaPro Reflex line of lights titled "Is This My New Favorite Light?". Well, today I've got an update. StellaPro has upgraded the hardware.
The StellaPro Reflex lights are “Continuous Strobe Hybrid” LED lights. They allow you to do constant light, as you might do for video, or using digital burst mode you can use the lights like you would a flash. Technically, these are not flashes, they are LED lights, but they allow you to over-charge the LED and release all of that charge as a burst of light, a burst that...2023-11-1233 minCamera Shake Photography PodcastINSTANTLY improve your PHOTOS - HERE’S HOW with STEVE BRAZILL - Episode 178Unlock the secrets to elevating your photography skills in an instant! Join us in this captivating episode featuring concert photographer and seasoned photography judge, Steve Brazill. As the voice behind the immensely popular 'Behind the Shot' podcast, Steve has meticulously analyzed thousands of photographs over the years. In our conversation, we delve into our top tips to enhance your photography game instantly. From composition tricks to lighting hacks, Steve shares invaluable insights gained from his extensive experience. This conversation will take your photography skills to new heights!THIS WEEK’S LINKS:GET A FREE AD...2023-11-091h 49Behind the ShotIs This My New Favorite Light?A few years ago I was walking around the WPPI Expo floor with a friend, when he suggested we stop by the StellaPro Lights booth. This friend does some work with StellaPro Lights, a division of Light & Motion, and he thought I might be interested in seeing their new product - the StellaPro Reflex. As the staff there showed me the lights, I immediately thought that these might be a game changer for some people - maybe even me.
Since then, I've been able to see the lights, and meet the people from StellaPro a few times, including at NAB 2022...2023-06-0156 min
Behind the Shot - VideoElevated Toy PhotographySo, funny story… I get people pitch themselves for my show very often. It’s usually some bizarre pitch, for a subject matter that has zero to do with what my show actually is about. Sometimes it’s the potential guest emailing me, and sometimes it’s their “representative”, but it’s almost always some “motivational speaker” that wants to help my listeners. In almost every case, when someone pitches themself it’s not a fit, until the other day on Twitter.
I had tweeted that sometimes the onboarding process for guests can be…. difficult. I didn’t mean that as a dig at...2023-05-0456 minBehind the ShotElevated Toy PhotographySo, funny story... I get people pitch themselves for my show very often. It's usually some bizarre pitch, for a subject matter that has zero to do with what my show actually is about. Sometimes it's the potential guest emailing me, and sometimes it's their "representative", but it's almost always some "motivational speaker" that wants to help my listeners. In almost every case, when someone pitches themself it's not a fit, until the other day on Twitter.
I had tweeted that sometimes the onboarding process for guests can be.... difficult. I didn't mean that as a dig at my guests...2023-05-0456 min
Hands-On Photography (Audio)NAB Show 2023 Recap - NAB Recap With Steve Brazill
Steve Brazill joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography to discuss some of the news and findings for the NAB Show 2023 in Las Vegas.
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Steve Brazill joins Ant Pruitt on Hands-On Photography to discuss some of the news and findings for the NAB Show 2023 in Las Vegas.
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drinkAG1...2023-04-2045 minBehind the ShotHigh-Fashion Wedding PhotographyI first heard about wedding and portrait photographer, and wedding videographer, Andre Brown through my buddy Ant Pruitt's show "Hands on Photography", when Andre was on for a Photographers' Go-To Tip. I knew I wanted to get him on the show, and once I realized he was an Ambassador for StellaPro - an amazing line of lighting - I worked my contacts there to help get him on Behind the Shot.
Here's the thing, Andre's work is different, it's unique in a number of ways. The post "Finding My Success by Exploring Light", for Sal Cincotta's Behind the Shutter, is a...2023-03-231h 09Behind the Shot - VideoCommercial Lifestyle PhotographyPRODUCTION NOTE: I unfortunately had some issues with the guest audio on this show, so you will hear some echo at times. My apologies to my guest, and to you – the viewers and listeners.
Tim Gerard Barker is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker based in Hanoi, Vietnam, who I met through the folks over at Wonderful Machine. As soon as I saw Tim’s work, I knew I needed to get him on the show.
When you look at Tim’s portfolio you’ll see photography categories for Hospitality I Hotels and Resorts, Lifestyle, Corporate, Industria...2023-03-0951 minBehind the ShotCommercial Lifestyle PhotographyPRODUCTION NOTE: I unfortunately had some issues with the guest audio on this show, so you will hear some echo at times. My apologies to my guest, and to you - the viewers and listeners.
Tim Gerard Barker is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker based in Hanoi, Vietnam, who I met through the folks over at Wonderful Machine. As soon as I saw Tim's work, I knew I needed to get him on the show.
When you look at Tim's portfolio you'll see photography categories for Hospitality I Hotels and Resorts, Lifestyle, Corporate, Industrial, Portraiture, Travel, Landscape | Aerial, and NGO | Docum...2023-03-0951 minBehind the ShotPhotographic Shapes, Gestures, and SymbolsI often talk about how much I love being a part of the photo community. I have made such amazing friends being around this world of creativity, and today's show is the product of those friendships. There are times that this community starts to feel like "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon", and I love that.
A few weeks ago I had Kersten Luts on the show to talk about Creative Portraits & Headshots, and that show happened because of our mutual friend Dave Williams. Dave has been on my show a few times, and introduced Kersten and I because he knew...2023-02-0956 minCamera Shake Photography PodcastHOW TO TAKE GREAT MUSIC PHOTOS with Steve Brazill - Episode 134This week’s special guest is Southern California based music photographer Steve Brazill. Steve is one of the house photographers at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. Steve’s podcast ‘Behind The Shot’ is one of the leading photography podcasts around and he is the voice behind KCAL FM’s rock programme. For any budding music photographer Steve’s insights into concert photography are as eye-opening as they are invaluable.THIS WEEK’S LINKS:JOIN THE CAMERA SHAKE COMMUNITY for the latest news and some behind the scenes insights: www.camerashakepodcast.comSteve Brazill on the web:2022-12-221h 29Behind the ShotUsing An iPhone As Your Vacation CameraJefferson Graham is a Manhattan Beach, California based writer-photographer, educator, and the host/producer of the travel photography series "Photowalks with Jefferson Graham", which streams on YouTube, Tubi and the Roku Network.
I first met Jefferson the same day I met Frederick Van Johnson. I drove out to watch him record his Talking Tech podcast, a show he did for USA TODAY when he was one of their tech columnists. His guests that day were Frederick and tech journalist Mark Gurman. Right away it was obvious that there was much more to Jefferson than just being a tech journalist and podcaste...2022-12-1555 minBehind the Shot - VideoUsing An iPhone As Your Vacation CameraJefferson Graham is a Manhattan Beach, California based writer-photographer, educator, and the host/producer of the travel photography series “Photowalks with Jefferson Graham”, which streams on YouTube, Tubi and the Roku Network.
I first met Jefferson the same day I met Frederick Van Johnson. I drove out to watch him record his Talking Tech podcast, a show he did for USA TODAY when he was one of their tech columnists. His guests that day were Frederick and tech journalist Mark Gurman. Right away it was obvious that there was much more to Jefferson than just being a tech journal...2022-12-1555 minBehind the Shot - VideoPhotoshop + Nik Color Efex Pro + Nik Silver Efex ProA few episodes ago I talked about masking in Lightroom, which is one of my favorite new features in the program. It wasn’t a deep dive into masking, but a demonstration of how I use masks in Lightroom to add depth to my concert photography using what I call “Dodge & Burn +”. It’s a technique that’s easy to do, and can be used on any genre of photography.
During that show I mentioned that, for most jobs, I can usually finish all of my edits in Lightroom now, but that on occasion I may still finish an i...2022-10-2029 minBehind the ShotPhotoshop + Nik Color Efex Pro + Nik Silver Efex ProA few episodes ago I talked about masking in Lightroom, which is one of my favorite new features in the program. It wasn't a deep dive into masking, but a demonstration of how I use masks in Lightroom to add depth to my concert photography using what I call "Dodge & Burn +". It's a technique that's easy to do, and can be used on any genre of photography.
During that show I mentioned that, for most jobs, I can usually finish all of my edits in Lightroom now, but that on occasion I may still finish an image in Photoshop. There a...2022-10-2029 minBehind the Shot - VideoPhotoshop + Nik Color Efex Pro + Nik Silver Efex ProA few episodes ago I talked about masking in Lightroom, which is one of my favorite new features in the program. It wasn’t a deep dive into masking, but a demonstration of how I use masks in Lightroom to add depth to my concert photography using what I call “Dodge & Burn +”. It’s a technique that’s easy to do, and can be used on any genre of photography.
During that show I mentioned that, for most jobs, I can usually finish all of my edits in Lightroom now, but that on occasion I may still finish an i...2022-10-2029 minBehind the ShotBest Photo Advice You’ve Been Given?Today is another special episode, at least to me it is. In the almost six years I have been doing this show I have had guests share so much knowledge, and that got me thinking.
"What is the Best Photo Advice You've Ever Been Given?" is a pretty open ended question. In fact, if you replace the word "photo" with "creative" it gets even more generalized. Still, it's an interesting one because for many of us there has been a moment where someone shared something with us that 'clicked'. It could be a quote we saw, a technique we learned...2022-09-0837 minBehind the Shot - VideoDodge & Burn +I have always had a love / hate relationship with Lightroom, meaning 20% love and 80% hate. There are just parts of this app that drive me crazy, or seem like they’re designed by someone that has never edited a photo in their life, or used a computer, or knows what a mouse is. Recently however, one feature has completely changed how I do my edits… Masking.
Lightroom has had masks for a while, but a few recent updates have really taken them to the next level. On this episode I want to share how I use the latest feat...2022-08-2637 minBehind the ShotDodge & Burn +I have always had a love / hate relationship with Lightroom, meaning 20% love and 80% hate. There are just parts of this app that drive me crazy, or seem like they're designed by someone that has never edited a photo in their life, or used a computer, or knows what a mouse is. Recently however, one feature has completely changed how I do my edits... Masking.
Lightroom has had masks for a while, but a few recent updates have really taken them to the next level. On this episode I want to share how I use the latest features in Lightroom to...2022-08-2636 minBehind the ShotCreating Better Corporate & Environmental PortraitsCorporate portraits can be challenging. Everything from tight spaces and limited time, to a mix of personalities and desired goals, the photographer has to become the fixer. Adding to that, telling the story of what someone does in a single photo might be one of the most difficult things you'll ever have to do.
When it comes to these types of commercial shoots, there are many possible directions you can go. Some people opt for the traditional portrait, the ones against a backdrop. Others try to embrace the story of the subject with an environmental portrait, by placing the subject...2022-08-1149 minBehind the Shot - VideoCreating Better Corporate & Environmental PortraitsCorporate portraits can be challenging. Everything from tight spaces and limited time, to a mix of personalities and desired goals, the photographer has to become the fixer. Adding to that, telling the story of what someone does in a single photo might be one of the most difficult things you’ll ever have to do.
When it comes to these types of commercial shoots, there are many possible directions you can go. Some people opt for the traditional portrait, the ones against a backdrop. Others try to embrace the story of the subject with an environmental portrait, by...2022-08-1149 minBehind the Shot - VideoCreating Better Corporate & Environmental PortraitsCorporate portraits can be challenging. Everything from tight spaces and limited time, to a mix of personalities and desired goals, the photographer has to become the fixer. Adding to that, telling the story of what someone does in a single photo might be one of the most difficult things you’ll ever have to do.
When it comes to these types of commercial shoots, there are many possible directions you can go. Some people opt for the traditional portrait, the ones against a backdrop. Others try to embrace the story of the subject with an environmental portrait, by...2022-08-1149 min
Photofocus PodcastThe state of event photography with Steve BrazillWelcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! This month we chat with experienced event photographer Steve Brazill. In our detailed conversation, Steve discusses how he sharpened his skills during the pandemic, what his business looks like now that events are opening back up, the new excitement he's noticing among his fellow event photographers, and the state of the event photography industry today. Steve Brazill is a Southern California based music photographer, and the host of the Behind the Shot...2022-04-1444 minBehind the ShotCanon Auto-Focus ExplainedNOTE: This is not an official Canon USA show. This is a podcast first and foremost, and Canon was kind enough to allow my guest, Rudy Winston, to come speak about the Canon AF system options. This is not intended to be a technical training, but a conversation with Rudy to better understand the choices you have in customizing the current line of Canon camera AF systems. Obviously, there are still some constraints here. I try to keep the shows at a reasonable length - for some behind the scenes reasons related to the podcast versions of the show - a...2022-02-251h 44Behind the Shot - VideoCanon Auto-Focus ExplainedNOTE: This is not an official Canon USA show. This is a podcast first and foremost, and Canon was kind enough to allow my guest, Rudy Winston, to come speak about the Canon AF system options. This is not intended to be a technical training, but a conversation with Rudy to better understand the choices you have in customizing the current line of Canon camera AF systems. Obviously, there are still some constraints here. I try to keep the shows at a reasonable length – for some behind the scenes reasons related to the podcast versions of the show – and my gu...2022-02-2500 minBehind the Shot - VideoCanon Auto-Focus ExplainedNOTE: This is not an official Canon USA show. This is a podcast first and foremost, and Canon was kind enough to allow my guest, Rudy Winston, to come speak about the Canon AF system options. This is not intended to be a technical training, but a conversation with Rudy to better understand the choices you have in customizing the current line of Canon camera AF systems. Obviously, there are still some constraints here. I try to keep the shows at a reasonable length – for some behind the scenes reasons related to the podcast versions of the show – and my gu...2022-02-2500 minBehind the Shot - VideoPhotographing the Milky WayI have met more photographers through Twitter than any other platform, and Jeff Harmon is one of those photographers. The wonderful part about Twitter to me is that I can reach out to people I might have never met before social media. It’s like being able to text someone whose number you might never have.
In the case of Jeff, that social media conduit has led to me learning a lot about photography, and the tools and processes behind it.
Jeff Harmon is a Utah based “hobbyist photographer”, along with his wife Suzie, but the te...2020-09-1057 minBehind the Shot - VideoPet Photos that Make a Splashwww.samhaddixphotography.comwww.facebook.com/samhaddixphotography
I will never forget the night I met Boston based pet photographer Kaylee Greer. It was at Photoshop World 2019 in Las Vegas, and the first night they had a Special Event called The Meet-Up. Basically it was a cocktail hour for attendees at The Still in The Mirage. I am sitting there talking to my buddy Dustin Jack, and his brother Terry Jack (both of whom have been on the show) and a young lady with fire engine red hair walks in and says hi to Dustin. He immediately said “Steve! Yo...2020-08-2757 minBehind the ShotLighting the Scottish LandscapeJoin SmugMug and Flickr Global Marketing Manager & Head of Ambassador Relations, and wonderful photographer, Alastair Jolly and me as we discuss the current state of online photo sharing, and as we take a look at his amazing use of light for his photo of Loch Achtriochtan, Glencoe, Scotland on this episode of Behind the Shot.2020-08-1351 minBehind the ShotCanon EOS R5 & R6, and RF LensesJoin me and Drew MacCallum, Advisor, Technical Information at Canon USA, as we try to answer some of the common questions related the new Canon EOS R5 and R6, along with the new RF lenses, following the announcement on July 9th, 2020.2020-07-201h 28Behind the ShotPhotographing Wildlife with the Canon EOS R6Join Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon and me as we take a closer look at some of his images taken with the new Canon EOS R6 and new Canon lenses, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2020-07-1657 minBehind the ShotPhotographing Unique AnglesJoin Canon Explorer of Light Terrell Lloyd and me as we chat about how he gets the unique angles he does while shooting under the high pressure of an NFL football game, on this Behind the Shot.2020-07-0257 minBehind the ShotThe Color of Street PhotographyJoin photographer Pia Parolin and me as we chat about her image The Orange Cap, and discuss how to add color, contrast, and motion to your street photography on this episode of Behind the Shot.2020-06-1846 minBehind the ShotCommercial PhotographyJoin world renowned fashion photographer Lindsay Adler and me as we discuss what it takes to create an amazing commercial fashion image, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2020-06-0456 minBehind the ShotPhotograph in the WildJoin Canon Explorer of Light Bob Davis and me as we examine his image of a mother cheetah in pursuit of a steenbok to feed her four cubs, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2020-05-2151 minBehind the ShotCapture the ActionJoin me as I chat with one of the most accomplished sports photographers working today about how he captured an amazing image of the a ski jumper, with Olympic Rings as the back drop, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2020-05-0747 minBehind the ShotLight Up Your ImagesJoin beauty photographer Erin Holmstead and me as we discuss lightening up your photos with amazing creativity, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2020-04-2345 minBehind the ShotMetamorphosis – Mixed MediaI have never had a photographer like Colin Finlay on this show. I have read his bio so many times today, and yet I am having trouble writing this post because describing him is not easy.
Colin Finlay is one of the foremost documentary photographers and filmmakers in the world. He has has chronicled the human condition with compassion, empathy, and dignity. He has covered war and conflict, disappearing traditions, the environment in both its glory and its devastation, genocide, famine, religious pilgrimage and global cultures. He has circled the globe twenty-seven times, reaching as far as Antarctica, the Arctic...2020-04-0947 minBehind the ShotArtistic Wedding ImagesJoin world renowned wedding photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Roberto Valenzuela and me as we discuss his process for creating such amazing artistic wedding images, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2020-03-2652 minBehind the ShotWPPI 2020 RecapJoin me on this special Behind the Shot as I look back at the 2020 WPPI Conference and Expo, and talk to a few of the attendees.2020-03-121h 01
We Are PhotographersSteve Brazill - Behind the RazzSteve Brazill, also known as Razz on the air at KCAL FM, is a Southern California based Live Music Photographer. He’s a radio personality, an emcee and a voice actor. He’s the host of various shows for local TV, including “In Studio” where he interviews people from the local music scene. He’s the host of the Behind the Shot - a video and audio podcast where he gets inside the mind of photographers by taking a closer look at one of their shots. I’ve been fortunate to be a guest on Behind the Shot, and now I’m exci...2020-03-1000 minBehind the ShotBetter Travel PhotographyJoin Nikon Ambassador Deborah Sandidge and me as we journey to the Valensole Plateau area of France to talk about long exposures and how to improve your travel photography, and this episode of Behind the Shot.2020-02-2748 minBehind the ShotCapturing the Slowing of TimeJoin Long Exposure, Night Sky, and Abandoned Site photographer and author Ken Lee to discuss the multi-shot image that graces the cover of his new book, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2020-02-1347 minBehind the Shot39-45: The World War II Portraits ProjectJoin the amazing photographer Glyn Dewis and me as explore how he made his image of WW II veteran, and MBE recipient Harry Billinge, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2020-01-3051 min
Focus On Photography (Audio)One Picture Promise - Photography tips
This week on Focus On Photography, Ant Pruitt and Michael Woolsey are joined by Canon Explorer of Light photographer, Rick Sammon. Steve Brazill also joins the panel. Lots of video news and rumors are afoot from Adobe, Autel Robotics and FXHome. Also, Rick Sammon shares his photography journey regarding today's technology as well as the spirit of photography. Photography can be a positive influence in today's world, he shares how. "It's never too late to be who you might have been," says Sammon.
Be sure to complete the annual TWiT listener survey by going to twit.to...2020-01-231h 16
Focus On Photography (Audio)Position in the Pit - Concert photography
Ant is back from CES and the panel takes a moment to discuss some of the bigger photo news coming out of the convention such as the Canon 1DX Mark III as well as Nikon's new 70-200mm z-mount lens. Alan Hess and Steve Brazill join Michael Woolsey and Ant Pruitt to share insight on shooting concert photography whether you're in the photography pit or the audio booth.
Hosts: Ant Pruitt and Michael Woolsey
Guests: Alan Hess and Steve Brazill
Be sure to subscribe to Focus On Photography in your favorite podcatcher or...2020-01-161h 20Behind the ShotPhotowalksJoin all around creative Jefferson Graham and me as we discuss the benefits of doing a photowalk, and get a few tips, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2020-01-1644 minBehind the ShotTastier PhotosJoin food and beverage photographer Freddy Clark and me as we take a deep dive into his photo of an Apple Tarte Tartin, and discuss how to make tastier photos, on this edition of Behind the Shot.2020-01-0246 minBehind the ShotThe Aurora and the Night SkyJoin renowned travel photographer Dave Williams and me as we chat about capturing not only the Aurora Borealis, but the night sky too, and this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-12-1950 minBehind the ShotUnique Couples PortraitsJoin Twyla Jones and me as we jump into the world of family and couples photography, while examining her amazing minimalist portrait of a couple going to bed.2019-12-0545 minBehind the ShotMASK – Documenting Traditional CulturesJoin world renowned photographer Chris Rainier and me as we discuss documenting other cultures and one of the images from his new book MASK, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-11-2148 min
Focus On Photography (Audio)IT-ish - Steve Brazill, Getty Images
This week on Focus On Photography, Steve Brazill joins Ant Pruitt and Michael Woolsey. Steve Brazill is an amazing concert photographer with an IT background. There are quite a few news and rumors in the photography world this week and the panel shares their thoughts. There's also some bonus audio shared, so make sure you listen all the way through.
Hosts: Ant Pruitt and Michael Woolsey
Guest: Steve Brazill
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Visit Steve Brazill on https...2019-11-141h 33Behind the ShotSports PhotographyJoin legendary Sports Illustrated photographer Peter Read Miller and me as we take a deep dive into his iconic shot of a flaming arrow lighting the Olympic Cauldron at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.2019-11-0748 min
He Shoots, He Draws PodcastEp.93 Steve Brazill - More Than Just PhotographyThis week, Dave spoke to another fellow podcaster, California based Steve Brazill, who also happens to be a fantastic music photographer and also holds down a regular radio slot as a DJ on KCAL FM. Steve also has a day job. We chat about how we build the things we love doing and fit them into our busy lives, how to keep afloat in the industry and a bunch of other stuff. Steve was a great guest and this was the first time we'd ever spoken!STEVE ON INSTAGRAMSTEVE ON TWITTERSTEVE'S...2019-11-041h 05Behind the ShotWedding PhotojournalismJoin Wedding Photographer Denis Reggie and me as we discuss wedding photojournalism, and take a close look at his iconic image of John Kennedy, Jr. kissing the hand of his bride Carolyn Bessette, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-10-2453 minBehind the Shot - VideoWedding PhotojournalismI have been sitting here trying to write this post about my guest and can’t figure out where to start. Do I start with the fact he’s America’s Most Celebrated Wedding Photographer? Or maybe I start with the many TV appearances, or the books… or maybe the awards and accolades. When you have a guest like Denis Reggie, just getting the first sentence typed out is tough, very tough.
Denis Reggie is arguable the best wedding photographer on the planet, and that’s not me saying that, it’s American Photo. When they did a cover stor...2019-10-2453 minBehind the ShotMaking Better Portraits by Having FunJoin photographer, writer, educator and podcaster Ibarionex Perello and me as we take a look at how he captures such fun portraits, like the one we discuss in this episode of the wonderful Dick Van Dyke, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-10-1044 minBehind the ShotCreative Photoshop CompositesJoin the immensely creative photographer, artist, and photoshop wizard Aaron Nace and me as we discuss the keys to a great composite, how to find your own artistic voice, and how he made his wonderful image "Baxter".2019-09-2656 minBehind the ShotPhotoshop World RecapBack in August the Photoshop World Conference hit Las Vegas again for a week of fun, games, workshops and classes. I am really glad I went this year.
For the last few years Photoshop World had called Mandalay Bay home, and this year that changed to The Mirage. The event center there is much more fitting for Photoshop World, with the classes and expo area much closer together.
Starting with the Orientation, presented by Larry Becker this year was a blast. The Keynote was an unexpected special event, as Scott Kelby was surprised by being inducted into the Photoshop Hall o...2019-09-1327 minBehind the ShotWildlife PhotographyJoin nature and wildlife photographer Juan Pons and me as we discuss photographing wildlife in less than friendly elements, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-08-2951 minBehind the ShotThe Power of Personal Photo ProjectsJoin adventure sports photographer, educator, and author Andy Day and me as we discuss how he captures the relationship between urban climber and architecture, along with the power of long term photo projects, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-08-1551 minBehind the ShotPrinters, Paper & the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000Please join me as we try to get a better understanding of printers and paper, along with a review of the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000.2019-08-011h 28Behind the ShotGetting Your Photos Up To SpeedJoin photographer David Dewhurst and me as we look at how he captures amazing car images, while they are moving, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-07-1842 minBehind the ShotTelling a Visual StoryJoin documentary photographer Cheney Orr and me as we take a look at how to tell better visual stories, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-07-0441 minBehind the ShotDocumenting Burning ManJoin the amazingly talented Trey Ratcliff and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discuss documenting Burning Man.2019-06-2052 minBehind the Shot - VideoHelp Your Photos Take FlightI have to admit, I am at a loss for words – something my family would be happy about, but something that’s not great in this situation. This is a “pinch me” situation for me.
I first heard of Scott Bourne on Leo Laporte’s MacBreak Weekly. He was a regular on the tech podcast, and as far as I knew that his main gig – a tech person. Periodically someone would mention his photography, but I was new to photography at the time and it just really never sunk in. Years later when I got into photography Scott had mo...2019-06-0652 minBehind the ShotHelp Your Photos Take FlightJoin wildlife photographer and educator Scott Bourne and me as we take a deep dive into his bird photography by taking a close look how he captured a once-in-a-lifetime Cardinal image, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-06-0652 minBehind the ShotAn Oregon Coast Photography Road TripJoin "The Godfather of Photography" Rick Sammon and me as we take a photography road trip on the coast of Oregon, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-05-2341 minBehind the ShotRetouch ArtistryJoin Photographer, artist, and elite retoucher Kelly Robitaille I me as we take a deep dive into her image "Fork You”, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-05-0940 minBehind the ShotElevate Your Drone PhotographyJoin PhotoshopCAFE's founder, drone photography artist, and educator Colin Smith and me as we venture into HDR drone panos, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-04-2546 minBehind the ShotWater Droplet RefractionsJoin macro photographer Don Komarechka and me as we explore his image "Essence of Reverie", a water droplet refraction image using a small wildflower seed and a flower, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-04-1146 minBehind the ShotPixel AlchemyJoin one of the most talented creators I know, Renee Robyn, and me as we discuss all things compositing, and take a deep dive into one of her amazing images, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-03-2845 minBehind the ShotWPPI 2019 RecapJoin me on this special Behind the Shot as I look back at the 2019 WPPI Conference and Expo, and talk to a few of the key companies.2019-03-1441 minBehind the ShotStorytelling & Street PhotographyJoin photographer Marco Larousse and me as we take a look at how sometimes a shot you can see in your mind may take a while to find in the camera, and how persistence can pay off.2019-02-2843 minBehind the ShotPhotography In The AbstractJoin Fine Art Fashion photographer Loise Eisenhart and me as we take a look at her path through photography education and dissect her wonderful abstract image of a fashion model, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-02-1438 minBehind the ShotClassic Portraits & Classic LightingJoin photographer and educator Ian Spanier and me as we take a deep dive into his portrait of actor Jeff Bridges, and talk about classic portrait lighting.2019-01-3136 minBehind the ShotWildlife & Wild PlacesJoin acclaimed wildlife photographer Moose Peterson and me as we dive into one of his amazing images of moose roaming in Alaska, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-01-1741 minBehind the ShotBetter Product PhotographyJoin businessman and photographer Dr. Larry Tiefenbrunn and me as we explore his product photography, and discuss the success and future of Platypod, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2019-01-0342 minBehind the ShotBlack & Whites with ImpactJaz Meadows does some amazing imagery, so join me as I sit down with him to dissect his image of the band AFI (A Fire Inside) entitled "The Wind That Carries Me Away" on this episode of Behind the Shot.2018-12-2035 minBehind the ShotReflections of NorwayOn this episode of Behind the Shot join photographer Karl Erik Vasslag and me as we breakdown his wonderful seaside portrait of Norway - with a replica of Noah's Arc replica in there for fun.2018-12-0628 minBehind the Shot - VideoPhoto Copyright Registration WorkflowI have had the pleasure of having The Copyright Zone guys on Behind the Shot twice now, each time I learn something new. The first time Ed Greenberg and Jack Reznicki were on, back in June of 2017, we chatted at length about Copyright for Photographers (here). It was a general conversation on things all photographers should have a better understanding of. The feedback I got back then was amazing, and I had Jack on right afterwards for a normal Behind the Shot show – that show is here.
In February of 2018 the U.S. Copyright office made some ch...2018-11-2937 minBehind the ShotPhoto Copyright Registration WorkflowJoin Music Photographer Steve Brazill as he takes us on a walkthrough of his Photo Copyright Registration Workflow on this episode of Behind the Shot.2018-11-2937 minBehind the ShotBand Portraits with FunJoin me as I sit down to chat with Southern California photographer and educator Josh Santeri about one of his creative portraits of the band Fun, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2018-11-2233 minBehind the ShotEd Sheeran: Memories We MadeOn this episode of Behind the Shot, I talk with photographer Christie Goodwin about her new book Ed Sheeran: Memories We Made, and discuss how she made this amazing image of Ed at Wembley Stadium.2018-11-0838 minBehind the ShotCopyright For Photographers – 2018 UpdateJoin me on this special episode of Behind the Shot as I spend some more time with The Copyright Zone guys, Ed Greenberg and Jack Reznicki to talk about Copyright for Photographers.2018-10-251h 14Behind the ShotMaking, Not Just Taking, PicturesI am so happy that legendary photographer Rick Sammon was able to join me for a third time, to discuss some of his travel portraiture on this, my 50th episode, of Behind the Shot.2018-10-1138 minBehind the ShotReaching Your Photography GoalsJoin photographer Terry Jack and me as we look into the world of High School sports photography by examining his image from an Edison vs Mater Dei football game.2018-09-2730 minBehind the ShotComposition, Creativity, and WorkflowJoin photographer David Bergman and me as we take a deep dive into his portrait of a swimmer for a Canon ad campaign, and as we discuss creativity, cropping, composition, and workflow on this episode of Behind the Shot.2018-09-1346 minBehind the ShotNext Level Digital ArtistryJoin digital artist Gilmar Smith and me as we take a deep dive into her image Master Chef Kids, an image of her kids cooking with fire, on this episode of Behind the Shot.2018-08-3030 minBehind the ShotCreating Images with EmotionJoin creative photographer Kirk Marsh & me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discuss his image Choosing Emotions, which won him the Photoshop World Best of Show Guru Award of 2018.2018-08-1631 minBehind the ShotThe State of Mobile PhotographyJoin tech journalist and photographer Andy Ihnatko and me as we take a look at how mobile photography is changing what happens Behind the Shot.2018-08-021h 27Behind the ShotStretch Your Photo CreativityJoin photographer and podcaster Frederick Van Johnson and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discuss stretching your creativity while examining his image Lorena Banna.2018-07-2033 min
PPN.fm - Photo Podcast NetworkCamera and Inspiration #15 | PPN | Rocking photography with concert photographer Steve BrazillRocking photography with live concert photographer Steve Brazill - an inspiring conversation about this unique genre of photography. This episode is sponsored by: HoneyBook - Win Clients. Book Faster. Get Paid. Stay Organized. Steve Brazill is a live music and sports photographer from Southern California. He has been around the entertainment industry for many years and his images have been published in newsprints and magazines. He is also a radio personality and has been active at KCAL FM for more than 30 years. Naturally, with a radio voice he i...2018-06-2900 min
CooperTalkMark Brazill - Episode 302Steve Cooper talks with TV writer Mark Brazill. Mark started his career doing stand-up comedy and quickly made many television appearances and headlined clubs across the USA. After he opened for Dennis Miller he got recruited to be a writer on The Dennis Miller show. After the ending of that show he started to write for In Living Color. He later joined the writing staff on 3rd Rock from the Sun and eventually created the long running Fox hit That 70's Show. He also created the sitcoms Mr. Rhodes and That 80's Show. He left the business for 7 years and...2014-10-131h 00