Photofocus Podcast
Some of the most respected business owners and artists in photography are our guests. We are creating building blocks to help you develop a stronger foundation for your business and marketing skillsets, and sometimes even for your life! Join us each Thursday for a podcast that explores photography at its core! The "Mind Your Own Business" podcast is a collaborative effort between Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Join Skip Cohen and Chamira Young as they talk with a leader in imaging who shares ideas that will help you become a stronger more well-rounded business owner and artist. The "Photofocus Roundtable" podcast, hosted by Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto as they dive into a specific topic for photographers. Finally, the Photofocus "Q&A Show" seeks to answer your burning photography questions. Be sure to ask your questions at https://photofocus.com/questions/ Stay tuned to Photofocus.com for help with all your photography questions, inspiration, how-to’s along with lots more great podcasts. Thank you for listening.
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Photofocus Roundtable: "Stampede!" with Julie Vincent and Jeff Cruz
11/09/2023
Photofocus Roundtable: "Stampede!" with Julie Vincent and Jeff Cruz
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Julie Vincent and Jeff Cruz where we talk about some new gear, how we've found inspiration, camera stores, and more. Thank you to for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners? Rob’s Recommendation: Ron’s Recommendation: Jeff's Recommendation: & Julie's Recommendation: & Show notes Use coupon code "Photofocus" for a discount on About your hosts is a Calgary lens-based artist known for creating abstract and surreal photographs by incorporating time and movement into his images. The attraction to a Jeff Cruz photograph is similar to the attraction of a Colour Field painting; an abstract style that emerged in New York City during the post-war era. Jeff’s work places less emphasis on location in favor of color and form. The color and camera movements create the subject. Jeff’s long-term project of photographing electronic music events, the evolution of raves to music festivals has been a passion of his for over 3 decades. He currently is the digital director for a phone repair and accessories company, CaseMogul which allows him to utilize his creative talents. is a Calgary-based real estate and events photographer, and exhibiting artist. Her exhibition projects explore the relationships and struggles between humans and environment, and how those relationships are influenced by culture. Since 2018, Julie has been following Indian Relay around southern Alberta, and into the US, with her colleague and spouse, Jason Lawrence. Julie’s exhibitions include a six-year-long, international street photography project, Tripping the Streets Fantastic, and INDIAN. RELAY., an exhibition of extreme Indigenous sport, which introduces relay, and also provides a discussion of terminology. This exhibition was first mounted in Calgary in 2018, and has since travelled to Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido, Washington DC, and in 2024 to Dallas TX. Julie’s influences are Mary Ellen Mark, Diane Arbus, and local street photographer, Brian Visser. Julie's Talk at PechaKucha 2020: Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Photofocus Q&A Show :: October 26th, 2023
10/26/2023
Photofocus Q&A Show :: October 26th, 2023
In this episode of the , and answer listeners but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! In this episode we talk about the results of upgrading an operating system too early, using off-camera flash, neon signs, plus our first-ever Pop Quiz. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at . Thank you to , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. About your hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Roundtable: "Ring Eclipse" with Christy Turner and Jeff Sullivan
10/12/2023
Roundtable: "Ring Eclipse" with Christy Turner and Jeff Sullivan
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Christy Turner and Jeff Sullivan where we talk about new AI elements in Adobe's software, photography mistakes to avoid, and building on the eclipses happening this week and next year. Thank you to for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners? Rob’s Recommendation: Ron’s Recommendation: Jeff's Recommendation: (Jet Propulsion Lab) produces a monthly “What’s Up?” video, noting skywatching/astrophotography opportunities for that month Christy's Recommendation: with Neil Degrasse Tyson Show notes Use coupon code "Photofocus" for a discount on About your hosts Great Basin School of Photography co-founder Jeff Sullivan was the winner of the 2011 International Astronomy Photographer of the Year "People and Space" special prize. A dark sky advocate and avid time-lapse astrophotographer, his webite is ranked as a “Top 30 Astrophotography Blog.” Author of the 320-page guidebook “Photographing California Vol. 2 - South,” he has been named a “Top 100 Travel Photographer in the World.” Jeff entered the field of digital imaging in 1984, while earning his Computer Science degree from U.C. Berkeley. Website: Facebook: FB Page: Flickr: Twitter/X: , Instagram: BlueSky: Threads: NASA Citizen scientist & IT consultant Christy Turner has a love for the night skies, weather, nature and people. Internationally published writer and content creator, Christy deeply enjoys telling the fascinating stories behind the photos. Her photo of the aurora from an airplane in 2014 landed her on CNN, and Christy completed a certificate from University of Calgary in Integrated Digital Media in 2022. She has traveled to 74 countries and in 2018 was chosen to photograph a biodynamic wine harvest at Chateau Pontet Canet in Bordeaux, France. From weddings in South Africa to elopements in Bragg Creek, Alberta, Christy loves to travel, stare at the skies, and be behind her Nikon. Adobe Profile: NASA Science Profile: Flickr: YouTube: Twitter/X and IG: @aurorachaseryyc Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Photofocus Q&A Show :: September 28, 2023
09/28/2023
Photofocus Q&A Show :: September 28, 2023
In this episode of the , and answer listeners but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! This is a special episode where we get to talk to an expert on generative AI, and ask as many questions as we can fit in the hour. Listen for some gems from Coco Mao, Co-founder and CEO of (not sponsored) Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at . Thank you to , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. About your hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Photofocus Q&A Show :: September 14, 2023
09/14/2023
Photofocus Q&A Show :: September 14, 2023
In this episode of the , and answer listeners but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! This month we have questions about custom presets for Photomatix (our wonderful sponsor), the new iPhone, AI pixel size limits and planning for timelapse. We also attempt to consider if using a camera's sensor is similar to a shutter count. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at . Also thank you to , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. About your hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Roundtable: "A Smile and a Bow Tie" with Levi Sim and Wayne Chasan
08/31/2023
Roundtable: "A Smile and a Bow Tie" with Levi Sim and Wayne Chasan
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Levi Sim and Wayne Chasan and they have excellent advice about promoting yourself as a photographer. We then introduce the topic of the 2024 eclipse and discuss our latest adventures in AI. Thank you to for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners? Rob’s Recommendation: is our cheeky pick on his behalf Ron’s Recommendation: Levi's Recommendation: ; Also, go use your camera! Wayne's Recommendation: Show notes About your hosts Levi Sim is passionate about making photographs and helping others make their pictures better. He has his dream job as a photographer for , and makes portraits for editorial and commercial use, product shots, action pictures, and landscapes in one of the most beautiful places in the world. You can see more of his work on . Wayne Chasan is an American living in Spain for decades and creating stunning commercial work. Check out his Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Photofocus Q&A Show :: August 3, 2023
08/03/2023
Photofocus Q&A Show :: August 3, 2023
In this episode of the , and answer some of the classic questions but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! These include discussions about JPGs, how we look at RAW files including what's better about them, as well as how we 'deliver' RAW. There is a portrait tip quickfire and even some camera-related conspiracies that are going around with the new movie. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at Also thank you to , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. About your Hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Roundtable: "Machine's Genes" with Peter Dazeley and Chris Marquardt
07/20/2023
Roundtable: "Machine's Genes" with Peter Dazeley and Chris Marquardt
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by of Photography Tips from the Top Floor, and new author . Thank you for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners? Rob’s Recommendation - Ron’s Recommendation - Chris's Recommendation - Peter's Recommendation - Show notes Peter's Book, About your hosts Peter Dazeley studied photography at Holland Park Comprehensive (now known as the Socialist Eton). He is a meticulous planner and imaginative problem solver and has pioneered many photographic techniques that have become the norm. His work has won awards from organisations across the world, including the Association of Photographers, the Royal Photographic Society in the UK, EPICA in France, Applied Arts Magazine in Canada, Graphis Inc. in the USA. Chris Marquardt is a seasoned podcaster, accomplished photographer, and acclaimed author. His podcasts delve into a range of topics from the nuances of photography to the future of creativity, inspiring listeners to explore their own artistic journeys. His offer hands-on experiences, guiding enthusiasts to capture stunning visuals and develop their skills. As an author, his insightful books on photography and film, available in four languages, provide deep dives into these fascinating subjects. Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Photofocus Q&A Show :: July 9, 2023
07/09/2023
Photofocus Q&A Show :: July 9, 2023
In this episode of the , and answer questions about Fusing in Lightroom, Threads, planning apps (Moon), and a little rant about questions themselves. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at Also thank you to , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. About your Hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Roundtable: "Excited Particles" with Christy Turner and Shamon Kureshi
06/15/2023
Roundtable: "Excited Particles" with Christy Turner and Shamon Kureshi
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by two photographers who are very accomplished in shooting the aurora borealis, and . Thank you for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners? Rob’s Recommendation - Ron’s Recommendation - Christy's Recommendation - Shamen's Recommendation - Shownotes Map from (iOS) About your hosts Christy Turner is a , Writer and helping to tell the world's beautiful story one image at a time. Astro, events, people and places. Christy is a world traveler to over 75 countries, completed a commission in Bordeaux, France in 2018 for Biodynamic Wine Harvest at Chateau Pontet-Canet, and photographed a South African wedding last winter. Most recent photo projects include an upcoming photo story about taking in 6 different Ukrainian refugees in the past year, and the ways their stories and bravery have inspired Christy. Ms Turner recently completed a certificate from U of Calgary in Integrated Digital Media and is working on a photo book of Alberta. Shamon Kureshi is a from Calgary Canada. His dad was a photography teacher near Standoff Alberta, and sparked an early interest in astronomical images that has remained to this day. He views aurora chasing as a much needed therapeutic process, especially when he gets lucky and comes home with a great image! Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Photofocus Q&A Show:: June 1st, 2023
06/01/2023
Photofocus Q&A Show:: June 1st, 2023
In this episode of the , and answer questions about night photography, including betas with Artificial Intelligence, new gear and filters. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at Also thank you to , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. About your Hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Roundtable: "Branding Canadians" with Barbara Dobbyn
05/19/2023
Roundtable: "Branding Canadians" with Barbara Dobbyn
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we have an open talk about branding experience and ideas since we have Barbara who specializes in that. Thank you for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. YouTube recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners? Rob’s Recommendation - Ron’s Recommendation - Barbara's Recommendation - About your hosts Barbara Dobbyn is the owner of in Nanaimo, located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. She has been studying portrait photography since 2010 and gave up her corporate career in 2020 to pursue her passion for the transformative nature of portrait photography full-time. She firmly believes in lifelong learning to Master her craft and has been a student of The Portrait Masters since 2017 attaining the coveted status of Accredited Associate Photographer last year. The root of her personal philosophy is the deep belief that portraits are not a one size fits all process. Each person who honors her by stepping in front of her lens deserves to exist in portraits that tell their own unique stories. In May 2023 she was awarded the Nanaimo Best Business Award for Creative Services, recognizing her commitment to excellence in business development and her passion for client service excellence. Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Photofocus Q&A Show:: David Deal Returns
05/04/2023
Photofocus Q&A Show:: David Deal Returns
In this episode of the , and welcome back . This is the kind of discussion that many photographers would like to have with a lawyer. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at Also thank you to , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. About your Hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Roundtable: "Droning On" with Dave Wilson and Drew Armstrong
04/21/2023
Roundtable: "Droning On" with Dave Wilson and Drew Armstrong
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. Thank you for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Show Notes For USA, start at This is the . Beware, it’s 7 years old and some topics are out of date (night flying and operations over people, for example). - example test questions Other regions: YouTube Recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners? About your hosts Dave Wilson Dave Wilson is a professional software engineer, occasionally-professional photographer, and recent drone convert. Instagram/Vero/Flickr: davewilsonphotography Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong, Broker, Armstrong, Flinders & Associates Realtors PLLC ABR, GRI, CRS, CSP, ePro, CLHMS, SFR #1 Resale Real Estate Team Countywide 2000-NOW Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Photofocus Q&A Show:: April 6th, 2023
04/06/2023
Photofocus Q&A Show:: April 6th, 2023
In this episode of the , and agree and disagree about things like: Pixel Shifting Image Format talk: TIFF vs. DNG (vs. JPG) Auto-leveling tripod: Would we get one? Photofocus.com's Question of the Week Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at Also thank you to , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. Shownotes Rob's Course: and use coupon code "Photofocus" for 20% off About your Hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Roundtable: "French Pivot" with Joel Klassen
03/23/2023
Roundtable: "French Pivot" with Joel Klassen
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. Thank you for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. YouTube Recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners? Rob’s Recommendation: Ron’s Recommendation: Joel’s Recommendation: About your hosts Joel Klassen is an residing in Calgary, working across Canada and North America. His reputation is built on his ability to create images that elicit an emotional response, and the belief that each interaction should be professional and delightful. Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Photofocus Q&A Show:: March 9th, 2023
03/09/2023
Photofocus Q&A Show:: March 9th, 2023
In this episode of the , and stay overtime while we answer questions about: How much do you spend on subscriptions in your business? Any tips on how to get the perfect white balance? Is re-sharing on social media any kind of infringement? Long exposure noise reduction Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at Also thank you to , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free.
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Roundtable: "Doodoir" with Angela Andrieux and Steve Rolfe
02/23/2023
Roundtable: "Doodoir" with Angela Andrieux and Steve Rolfe
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we discuss street photography, boudoir photography and Steve's experience in publishing his new book. Thank you for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Art that isn't photography shownotes: Rob's Youtube Pick, Angela's Youtube Pick, Ron's Youtube Pick, Steve's Youtube Pick, (Real Estate Photography Course - Coupon Code: PHOTOFOCUS) About your hosts Angela Andrieux is a Southern California-based fine art photographer and photography coach who loves helping others organize, edit, and protect their photos. With more than 15 years in the photography industry, Angela has become known for helping people understand complicated, and often confusing technology. As a photography coach, Angela helps people learn how to use technology to stay organized, protect their media libraries, and share their unique style through creative photo editing. You can follow her on her or . Steve Rolfe is a professional based in the UK, covering street, creative, commercial and boudoir photography since 2014. Steve recently published a new book called Small World . Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Photofocus Q&A Show:: February 9th, 2023
02/09/2023
Photofocus Q&A Show:: February 9th, 2023
In this episode of the , and answer these questions: Tripods to consider Should one get a printed portfolio? Do we need more than one camera? What's the biggest mistake we've seen made by photographers? Show notes: Rob's Course: and use coupon code "Photofocus" for 20% off Also thank you to , the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!
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Roundtable: "Right in Camera" with Erin Holmstead
01/26/2023
Roundtable: "Right in Camera" with Erin Holmstead
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on the minds of our panel. This month, our panel talks about using colored light in portrait photography, both strobe and constant, along with the people skills used in our careers. We also touch on how to find ideas for online content to promote our businesses. Thank you for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Shownotes: Rob's Youtube Pick, Premier Gal: Erin's Youtube Pick, Lindsay Adler: Ron's Youtube Pick, Adorama TV: (Real Estate Photography Course - Coupon Code: PHOTOFOCUS) About your hosts Erin Holmstead is a beauty and commercial portrait photographer, and is crazy about a creative self portrait. Erin has had the privilege of working with national brands like Paul Mitchel. She runs a local photo club with over 1,000 members, and has written educational articles for Photofocus for the last 5 years. Here find her and . Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Photofocus Q&A Show:: January 19th, 2023
01/19/2023
Photofocus Q&A Show:: January 19th, 2023
In this episode of the , and answer these questions: With inflation being so high, is it the right time to increase prices? Or is it advantageous to keep prices low? Can you explain why the wide lens makes portraits make faces look fat? Hey guys, I listened to your podcast, and you mentioned AI making photos. Do you guys use AI for your work? Specifically, do you use openAI? Show notes: Rob's Course: and use coupon code "Photofocus" for 20% off Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, . Check out the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. This compact, lightweight zoom's fast autofocus and close object distance lets you get the shots you need, whether you're shooting wide or at a standard range. Also thank you to , the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!
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Roundtable: "Seasoning the Pitch" with Wayne Chasan and Richard Raul
12/22/2022
Roundtable: "Seasoning the Pitch" with Wayne Chasan and Richard Raul
We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on the minds of our panel. This month, we end the year by saying goodbye to the old with, "Grace, Gratitude and Good Riddance." We share what we do when asked to photograph something out of your specialty. Then we end by bringing in the new with some ideas about starting the new year in the photo business. Thank you for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Art that isn't Photography Shownotes: Wayne's from the 70s by Wayne The Youtuber of which Ron's Household is a fan. and Haiku the Husky are favorites. About your hosts Wayne Chasan is an American living in Spain for decades and creating stunning commercial work, check out his Richard Raul Guarneros is a product of 30 + years in the offset printing industry, 25 as a print shop owner where quality control was vital to the final product. Check out his work and his workshops on this . Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Photofocus Q&A Show :: December 15, 2022
12/15/2022
Photofocus Q&A Show :: December 15, 2022
In this episode of the Q&A Show, and are asking the questions. We've combined listeners' legal questions and are joined by photographer and lawyer who specializes in copyright law. Join us to learn about some legal terms that photographers should know, and how to start to protect yourself. And it's not just for US photographers. Send us your questions at: or email us at Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: . Check out the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. This compact, lightweight zoom's fast autofocus and close object distance lets you get the shots you need, whether you're shooting wide or at a standard range. , the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!
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Photofocus Q&A Show :: December 8, 2022
12/08/2022
Photofocus Q&A Show :: December 8, 2022
In this episode of the Q&A Show, and answer these questions: Why should anyone update to a new OS or version of PS knowing that they are always full of bugs? What places to you guys recommend for big prints, especially “Gallery Wraps?” I want to give my clients a gift for Christmas but I don’t know if giving away a free shoot will just devalue my product. What should I do? What is the most underrated or overlooked winter photography tip you can share? Does anyone actually use f/22? Send us your questions at: or email us at Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: . Check out the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. This compact, lightweight zoom's fast autofocus and close object distance lets you get the shots you need, whether you're shooting wide or at a standard range. , the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!
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Roundtable: "Crime & Cameras" with Levi Sim
11/24/2022
Roundtable: "Crime & Cameras" with Levi Sim
We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on the minds of our panel. This month, we talk about a daylight robbery of a photographer, about how some consider crimes against drones, and then switch to some holiday tips. Thank you for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Joining us is Photofocus author Levi Sim. We were inspired by and how to avoid strife created by getting a photo just right. The panel's take on the subjects can sometimes be outside the box, sharing what it's like to be a photographer from their distinct paths. Levi Sim is passionate about making photographs and helping others make their pictures better, too. He has his dream job as a photographer for Utah State University, and makes portraits for editorial and commercial use, product shots, action pictures, and landscapes in one of the most beautiful places in the world. You can see more of his work on . Shownotes: About your hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at .
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Roundtable: "Vaya Con Dios Bryan!" with Bryan Esler and Michael Ryno
10/19/2022
Roundtable: "Vaya Con Dios Bryan!" with Bryan Esler and Michael Ryno
We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics to get your photography moving. This month, Photofocus author joins your hosts Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto, with guest co-host . In this episode our panel talks about the updates announced at Adobe MAX, Bryan's focus on event photography, Infrared imaging and more on fall photos. Thank you for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Do you have questions for our Q&A show? Go ahead and send text or audio questions to us here: or email us at . Shownote links from the talk: Michael's Featured Infrared Youtube Infrared Michael's article with links Links to several articles about autumn photos: Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at . is a specializing in capturing corporate events, food/drink and advertising imagery. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, he has worked with clients such as CNBC, Michigan State University, ArtPrize, Grand Rapids Magazine and more. His work has also been featured by Delta Airlines, The New York Times, Politico, NBC, Microsoft and Pure Michigan. is a certified professional based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Michael enjoys landscape, wildlife and nature photography and always brings his standard Nikon Z7 II camera and infrared converted Nikon Z5 cameras with him during travel and hiking adventures. He is often accompanied by his wonderful wife Lori and his German Shepherd. Michael is actively involved with multiple camera clubs and is currently the President of Professional Photographers of Colorado and was President of Lone Tree Photography Club during 2020 and 2021.
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Photofocus Q&A Show :: October 13, 2022
10/13/2022
Photofocus Q&A Show :: October 13, 2022
In this episode of the Q&A Show, and answer questions about: Rainy recommendations Shooting for the moon Camera bags for tight situations Send us your questions at: Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: . Check out the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. This compact, lightweight zoom's fast autofocus and close object distance lets you get the shots you need, whether you're shooting wide or at a standard range. , the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon! Shownotes: Rob's recommended bag: We both like this one:
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Photofocus Q&A Show :: September 29, 2022
09/29/2022
Photofocus Q&A Show :: September 29, 2022
In this episode of the Q&A Show, and answer listener questions about composition, NFTs and AI Art, iPhone 14, and Selections in PS. Thanks to those who sent in questions, you can do it too using the link below or emailing us at Colin's Ron's Photoshop Cafe Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: . Check out the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. The first all-in-one zoom starting at an aperture of f/2.8, this revolutionary lens offers performance plus versatility. Also thank you to , the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!
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Roundtable: "It's called *autumn*" with Lauri Novak and Dave Wilson
09/22/2022
Roundtable: "It's called *autumn*" with Lauri Novak and Dave Wilson
We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics to get your photography moving. This month, Photofocus author joins your hosts Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto, with guest co-host . In this episode our panel talks about photography in the autumn season, but first we discuss some attitudes about mobile vs. 'real' camera photos, and some of our experiences with different kinds of workshop leaders — with some focus on Frank Lloyd Wright houses. Thank you for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Do you have questions for our Q&A show? Go ahead and send text or audio questions to us here: or email us at . Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his or . Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his or at . Lauri Novak is an award-winning fine art , mentor, photo tour leader and author based outside of Chicago. She has an eye for photographing architecture, traveling as much as possible and just wandering in nature with her camera. Dave Wilson hails from Scotland but has spent most of the last 30 years in and around Austin, TX. He pays his mortgage and kids’ college fees by writing software but spends a large percentage of his remaining time photographing local events, motorsport, rodeo and the University of Texas Longhorn Band.
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The most impactful lessons from Mind Your Own Business
09/08/2022
The most impactful lessons from Mind Your Own Business
Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today Skip and I cover the most impactful lessons we've learned over the years hosting The Mind Your Own Business podcast. In this episode, we chat about how the Mind Your Own Business podcast got started, and some of the most impactful lessons that have stood out to us. This includes lessons from Joe McNally on the importance of reading, Ann Geddes on giving back, Kay Eskridge on how vital it is to have balance in your life, Scott Bourne on how you should share what's in your heart, David Trust on the importance of staying positive, Myron Fields on the power of legacy, and more! Get ready to be inspired! About your hosts Skip Cohen is president and founder of , founder of Marketing Essentials International and past president of Rangefinder Publishing and WPPI. He's been an active participant in the professional side of photography since joining Hasselblad USA in 1987 as president. He has co-authored six books on photography and actively supports dozens of projects each year involving photographic education. Chamira Young loves helping fellow photographers improve their businesses via the You can also find her photography portfolio at and her art at . She will readily admit it: She’s an art nerd and photographer with an obsession for creativity and productivity!
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