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  1. Episode 58 »» Getting Square with Macro Photography and Photojournalism

    June 10, 2013 by Sid

    Before we get up close and personal with macro photography … 

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    Web Designer’s Work by Kasia Sokulska

    Business Stuff

    We have made the switch to a new server and now have the show hosted with the brilliant folks at Libsyn. The transition was smooth and pain free, so cheers to the hardworking team over yonder! Thanks so much, y’all!

    And Then There Were Three

    We convinced, begged and bribed the better half of MiKSMedia, Kasia, to join us for this show, as she loves macro photography and does a better job than Mac and I could ever hope to do. Plus it’s always fun to pick the brain of another photographer and you know we did just that!

    Mac Squares Off

    Have you ever switched your website or gave it an overhaul? Mac’s early summer fever has kicked in and he tried to get cosy with Squarespace. Tune in and see how he made out!

    Sun-Times, Oh NO, You Didn’t?!

    Oh hell yeah, they did! In a crazy, cost cutting move, the Sun-Times laid off (read: SACKED) 28 photojournalists and related staff, including the very decorated John H. White (think Pulitzer prize winning photographer and you will be right). Have a listen as we discuss what happened just over a week ago, what’s happening now and where we think photography might be headed.

    Getting Close

    Macro photography — there’s something so cool and often jaw-dropping when we can see our world close up. What is macro imagery all about and how the heck do you pull it off? Kasia steps up to the mic and gives us a peek inside the world of macro photography.

    Bits n’ Bites

    Do you have a Squarespace account? If so, please link us up and let us know what you think of it! Surely you have some thoughts on the Sun-Times ridiculous move? If so, please chime in. Macro photography — is it your thing? If so, which lenses do you use and what, if anything, do you focus on (insects, flowers, etc)?

    Staying Social, Y’all 

    You know we’re still chilling over at Google Plus these days, as well as roaming the halls of Facebook and Twitter. Of course you can subscribe for free via iTunes!  If you have the Stitcher App, you can also find us there!

    Huge thanks to Kasia for joining us for episode 58! Thanks as always for tuning in, folks!

    Cheers, y’all!

     

    Links from the show:

    Squarespace

    Chicago Sun-Times Sacks Photojournalists / NY Times

    Chicago Sun-Times Mandatory iPhone Training / poynter.org

    Kasia’s Macro Photography

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  2. Episode 57 »» Flickr, The Pitts and Co.

    May 26, 2013 by Sid

    … before we dive in with Flickr’s changes … 

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    Sheep Photography + Test Drives + Canon

    Canon did it again! They teased us for a long, long time and they have finally released their latest ooh la la lens, the 200-400mm ƒ4, so you know we have a few things to say about that!

    Brad Pitt anyone? His 2008 images from a magazine spread have popped up again. I’m not sure why, but they have and it’s left folks weighing in on his talent … Are these photos indicative of his mad photo skills or are they just a bunch of grainy family snaps?

    Hey, wanna go for a test drive, y’all? If you are in America and you meet the requirements, you might be able to in the form of a bag from Think Tank Photo. They’ve come up with something a little unique, so have a listen and see if you fit the bill.

    Oh, Flickr. You Didn’t!

    I guess I should say oh Marissa, you DIDN’T? Some huge, HUGE changes were made to the Flickr photo sharing site. The response has definitely been split and it’s left photographers everywhere buzzing. We go through the changes and we share our reactions on said change.

    Bits n’ Bites

    OK, here come the questions … what are your thoughts about the Canon 200-400mm ƒ4 lens? Would you shell out your hard earned cash on this lens, or any lens in the same price bracket? What are your thoughts about Brad Pitt’s photography? Does his fame influence your opinions of his work? Flickr — what’cha think about their huge change? Are they going in the right direction or alienating too many photographers? Please chime in and let us know what you think!

    Staying Social, Y’all

    In our never ending attempts to stay social, we still maintain our little spots on the ol’ interwebs. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, via Stitcher and of course, you can subscribe for free on iTunes! Please hit us up and say howdy!

    Ahhh, cheers for sticking with us this far, friends! Please keep the feedback coming and if you have any suggestions for a show or any questions you’d like us to answer, please drop us a line. Thanks as always for tuning in!

    Cheers, y’all!

     

    Links from the show:

    Canon 200-400mm ƒ4 »» B&H Hands On Review

    Fujifilm X-Mount Lens Roadmap

    Think Tank Photo’s Test Drive

    Brad Pitt’s Photography (Magazine spread) / fstoppers.com

    CEO Marissa Mayer’s Foot In Mouth / PetaPixel

    Flickr  »» Flickr Changes (blog)

    Flickr Android App

     

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  3. Episode 56 »» Creative Cloud & Mac’s Starbucks Chat

    May 12, 2013 by Sid

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    Before we launch Mac’s Starbucks chat with our Shutter Time friend, Alan Schietzsch, we of course contribute to the buzz of all things Adobe. In the past week, they’ve made a number of photographers very happy while ruffing the feathers of many more. It’s no secret there will be no CS7 (dry your eyes) and instead, have thrown their photoshop goodness up in a cloud and we just need to fork over the cash for a subscription to access said goodness. A good business move by Adobe or sneaky step? Tune in and hear what we think.

    Mmmm … Starbucks

    Mac decided to leave the ol’ Shutter Time bunker and venture off for a good ol’ fashioned photography chat with one of our listeners, Alan. Because they chatted at Starbucks, you get the noise of a hopping cafe, but if you can get past it, you will find a great photo conversation between two artists. Better yet, have a listen to their chat as you drive to Starbucks! Thanks again, Alan, for continuing to listen to our rambles and offering us your feedback and being a great friend to the show.

    Bits n’ Bites

    What are your thoughts about Adobe’s latest announcement? Will you be subscribing to the cloud if you aren’t already using it? Will this impact your workflow or are you like me and it won’t have any impact? We’d love to hear your thoughts, so please chime in! What did you think about the Starbucks chat between the boys? Do you also have that struggle with finding a story when making an image? Please drop us a line! You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, via Stitcher and of course, you can subscribe for free on iTunes!

    Thanks for tuning in, y’all!

    Cheers

    Note: the audio player is located after the following images

    Below are Alan’s images from the chat:

    Fort McMurray Water Bombing - Alan Schietzsch

    Fort McMurray Water Bombing – Alan Schietzsch

    Alan Schietzsch

    Alan Schietzsch

    Alan Schietzsch

    Alan Schietzsch

    Alan Schietzsch

    Alan Schietzsch

    by Alan Schietzsch

    by Alan Schietzsch

     

     

    Links from the show:

    Adobe Creative Cloud :: Press Release

    Adobe Creative Cloud Rate Plans

    Lightroom 4

    Nik Collection by Google

     

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  4. Episode 55 ~ Boudoir Photography: Top to Bottom

    April 29, 2013 by Sid

    Before we discuss the titillating topic of boudoir photography, we have some other business to cover first … 

    ep55 boudoir photographyLightroom … Again

    So you are just getting used to the 4.4 final release, eh? Hold tight, because version 5 is available now in beta mode!

    Metabones Update

    Mac gives us a quickie recap of his experience so far with the Metabones speed booster adapter for the Sony NEX line.

    The Roadmap to Fuji

    We’ve been chatting about the Fuji XF lenses for over a year now, and there is another roadmap that has been released, as well as a new lens, the 55-200mm.

    Getting Saucy

    When we think of boudoir photography, sultry images probably pop up in your mind right away, leaving a smile on your face. Yet behind the perceived glamour and sexy atmosphere of a boudoir session, there are many different elements to be figured out beforehand. In order to make the best of your boudoir sessions, we discuss some of the ins and outs of this fascinating genre of photography. Have a listen to our rambles, our Q&A and much more as we break down all things boudoir.

    Bits n’ Bites

    I said we’d link you up and I know I’m not alone in thinking of this image when discussing boudoir photography! You’re welcome. Ahh, gotta love how the mind works. Are you a working boudoir photographer or are you thinking of diving in and giving your hand a try? If you have more suggestions, tips, questions and anything else boudoir, please leave a comment! We’d love to hear more about your interest in boudoir photography. Have you fiddled with Lightroom 5 yet? What are your initial thoughts? Anything else on your mind? Let’s talk shop!

    Staying Social

    You can check us out at Google Plus, our G+ community ghost town, Twitter, Facebook and of course, we’re available via iTunes where you can subscribe for free. Don’t forget — if you have the Sticher app, you can also check us out there.  We look forward to any feedback you can provide, as well as show suggestions, your photography questions for us to answer on the show, etc!

    Thanks for tuning in!

    Cheers, y’all!

     

    Links from the show:

    Lightroom 5 Beta

    Metabones Speedbooster

    Fuji XF Lenses Roadmap

    Photography.ca – Ep 117

    Christa Meola Photography

    Stacie Frazier Photography

     

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  5. Episode 54 ~ The Mirrorless Evolution

    April 14, 2013 by Sid

    Oh how far the mirrorless camera has come. But first …

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    NAB Show 2013

    I never made it to NAB this year, but fortunately my good mate did and even though he’s a video editor, he made sure to keep me humming with iPhone snaps of fresh camera gear. What really made me take notice was the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera. Since this isn’t a video podcast, I’ll let y’all read the scoop, but after missing NAB yet again, I’ll definitely be NAB bound in 2014, y’all!

    They’ve Come A Long Way, Baby

    Early 2012 in episode 14, Mac and I, the judgemental pusses that we are, chatted about mirrorless camera systems that seemed to be making photographers take note, many making the switch from the DLSR lineup, with some even predicting the slow demise of the DSLR. Ridiculous, right? Well, having both been swayed since by a little camera called the Fuji X-Pro 1, we have changed our tune … to some degree. We chat about how far these little mirrorless camera systems have come and whether or not they have lived up to the hype. We also go over some of the aspects of these systems many photographers don’t really talk about, and elements one should possibly factor in before making the switch. Mirrorless cameras are not for everyone, and this is where we as co-hosts are divided … Mirrorless Cameras vs. DSLRS. It’s off the hook, yo!

    Oops

    We were so caught up in our rambles we forgot to mention the updates for Lightroom 4.4. It’s now out of beta mode and ready for final release, so don’t forget to update! If you’re rocking the Fuji mirrorless cameras, you will be happy some of the previous bugs have been rectified.

    Bits n’ Bites

    Have you ever trekked to Vegas (baby!) for NAB? If so, what are your thoughts about it from a photographer’s POV? I’d absolutely love to hear about it. Are you shooting with DSLRS or mirrorless cameras? Please link us up so we can check out the images. If you have made the switch, we’d love to hear about the process and if you feel you’ve made the right decision. Also, do you even miss your DSLRS?

    Keeping It Social

    You’ve guessed it — we’re in a number of places on the ol’ internets, such as Google Plus, our (too quiet!) G+ community, Twitter, Facebook and of course, we’re available via iTunes where you can subscribe for free. If you have the Sticher app, you can check us out there as well.  We’d love to hear your feedback and any questions or show suggestions, please leave us a comment!

    Thanks for tuning in!

    Cheers, y’all!

     

    Links from the show:

    NAB Show 2013

    Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera

    NAB Recap »» Scott Bourne

    Episode 14 ~ Hardbodies

    Metabones Adapter » Canon EF to Sony NEX

    Fuji X-Pro 1

    Sony NEX

    Canon DSLR

    Nikon DSLR

    Think Tank Retrospective 7

    Think Tank Retrospective 30

     

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  6. Episode 53 ~ It’s A Post-Processing World

    April 1, 2013 by Sid

    And we’re just living in it …

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    For Free, Y’all!

    We take a look at some of the resources available via photographers who offer their knowledge and insights to making the photography business work for them ….for free. Soaking up the goodness from other photographers is a highly valuable tool to utilize as you build your business and / or nurture your talent. Massive props and many thanks to those incredible working photographers who do so willingly. It won’t be too much of a surprise whose site I flock to the most!

    Editing Whiz

    The digital world has made post-processing much easier to stretch your creative mind. The question is, have we gone too far with editing our images these days? Is there such a thing as too much processing in post? With all the software available (yeah, we’re talking to you, Nik by Google!), it’s hard to keep up, but it also gives us that much more to work with. Should we even be editing at all, or always get it 100% right in-camera? We discuss different aspects of post-processing and debate where we think it belongs in today’s photography world.

    Bits n’ Bites

    Calling all purists — if you feel editing should never be done in post and the workflow basically stops once you press the shutter button, please chime in and share why you are not a fan of editing! To those who have a post-processing workflow, what software do you prefer to use? Do you love editing images or are you more the fly-by the seat of your pants editor and the quicker it’s done, the better? Getting back to photography resources, do you have your own personal go-to site / photographer? Please share the wealth!

    Keeping It Social

    You know we’re chilling over at Google Plus these days (though we’re kind of quiet of late, oops!), our lil’ Google Plus community, Facebook, Twitter, and of course, you can subscribe for free via iTunes!  If you have the Stitcher App, you can also find us there!

    Thanks as always for tuning in, folks!

    Cheers, y’all!

     

    Links from the show:

    Moose Peterson’s Site

    Rick Sammon’s Nik Discount (note: no clue how long this offer stands; just throwing it out there!)

    Nik Collection by Google

    Side by Side Comparison – Canon vs Nikon Raw Files / oopoomoo

    OnOne Software

    Lightroom 4

    VSCO Film Presets

    Lightroom Killer Tips / Matt Kloskowski

    Dan Jurak Photography

     

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  7. Episode 52 ~ Film Chat With Scott Hutchison

    March 17, 2013 by Sid

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    Film!

    It’s been just over a year since we’ve dedicated an episode to film photography, so we thought it was time to bring it up again. This time we asked Alberta photographer, Scott Hutchison, to join in on the fun.

    In Each Corner

    Mac and Scott face off over the discussion of film vs. digital and I just sit back and listen and observe, ready to tackle them both if need be! Scott brings with him a wealth of knowledge of film photography, so it was great to pick his brain and listen to his passion for photography shine through. Are you still shooting with film? Why or why not? We’d love to hear your thoughts and if film has a place in your photography workflow.

    Oh, Google

    Google decided it was time to do some spring cleaning and the photography / podcast world took a hit if you use Google Reader for your RSS feeds and Snapseed Desktop as part of your photography flow! I know, right? What do you think about Google’s decision? If you recall, many photographers grumbled when Google snapped up Nik Software last fall! Are you worried Snapseed’s sudden and rather quick demise is a sign to come for the rest of Nik’s applications? What will you use for your RSS feeds now? Leave us a comment and share the wealth! We also talk about the latest and highly anticipated update with Lightroom 4.

    Staying Social 

    Join the discussion on Google Plus, our new G+ community, Facebook, Twitter and of course, this blog! Don’t forget you can subscribe to the show for free via iTunes! If you have the Stitcher App, you can also find us there! We’d love feedback and are always open to suggestions for future shows! Don’t be shy and let’s hear your voice!

    Thanks as always for tuning in!

    Cheers, y’all!

     

    Links from the show:

    Scott Hutchison, Stick Out Your Face Photography

    Scott’s Twitter :: Instagram :: Facebook

    Google Reader Axed In Spring Cleaning Sweep

    Snapseed Desktop App Toast (via PetaPixel)

    Lightroom 4.4 Update

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  8. Episode 51 ~ Chasing Light – Does It Really Matter?

    March 5, 2013 by Sid

    AD3R0232-Edit-2-Edit-Edit, episode 51 of Shutter TIme With Sid and Mac, podcast, yegphoto, photography, Chasing Light - Does It Really Matter?Shedding Some Light

    Before we get right to the matter of chasing light in photography, we first touch on something else. The night we recorded this, it was Anti-Bullying Day here in Canada. Please check out the link at the bottom of the post if you need to be further educated on the topic. We bring this up because bullying is often found in the photography world, as frustrating as that is, and we hope to see change in our industry.

    Getting Yeggie With It

    Cheers to the folks behind The Edmonton New Media Awards! Mac and I have been nominated in the Arts & Culture category! We appreciate giving our little ol’ podcast some attention to the good folks of Edmonton and area. Congrats to all the other nominees and a little shout out to a fellow podcast based on the movies, Jay n’ J! Stayed tuned, as the awards are dished out May 4th!

    Light — Does It Matter?

    Based on a post I found last month on Google Plus, we decided to bring it to the show and discuss the obvious question, does light really matter in photography? Imagine our surprise when we saw some folks chiming in with the mindset that light doesn’t matter and isn’t essential in photography. Btw, we give mad props to those involved in the thread for keeping it relatively decent. For such strong, varying opinions, it was great to see photographers treat each other with respect.

    Bits n’ Bites, Yo!

    Where do you stand on today’s world of photography and the tone online conservations can take? Do you participate in posts and threads where the mood suddenly turns ugly, and if so, how do you handle it? Light — what’s your take on it? Do you see your subject first or do you see the light first. Why?

    Special Shout Out

    To all photographers who have been bullied or made to feel less adequate because of your work and / or opinions, just know what makes a true photographer is not only talent and skill, but also ethics and generosity towards your fellow photographers, photography enthusiasts, and your fellow human beings. Those with your best intentions in mind will encourage you to keep on shooting and sharing your work. Uh, awkward group hug?

    Staying Social

    We are trying to make some noise online, so come on over and join the conversation over at Google Plus, our community, Twitter, Facebook and of course, check us out and please subscribe for free over yonder at iTunes!

    Thanks as always for tuning in, folks!

    Cheers, y’all!

     

    Links from the show:

    Google Plus Post / via Mike Spinak

    Moose Peterson Article

    Pink Shirt Day in Canada

    The Yeggies 

    Jay n’ J Podcast

     

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  9. Episode 50 ~ Interview With Darlene Hildebrandt

    February 18, 2013 by Sid

    ep50 DarleneThe Business of Photography

    That’s right — we have a jammed packed show with some bits and bites on the business side of photography, also known as the head-scratcher … and often the cause of brain throb. To make this a lot easier, we invited wonderful local photographer and businesswoman, Darlene Hildebrandt, to sit down in the ol’ Shutter Time bunker and have a chat.

    He’s Back

    Of course, we were not alone for the interview, as a regular, yet always uninvited guest popped up for the show. Yeah, you know I’m talking about Uncle Murphy. Collective sighs across the mics! It’s all good though, as Murphy and his law can’t stop us from doing what we love to do best, and that’s chat about photography!

    Audio blips aside, we hope you love the show and take away some valuable information to apply to your world of photography. Thanks again, Darlene, for hanging out and giving us your time and expertise!

    The Joy of Community

    We’ve set up our little own Google Plus community, but it’s been quiet as hell in there! Please join the conversation, post some photos and start chatting! We’ll jump in, along with others, we hope. We’re just all waiting for you to break the ice. Nice, right?

    We’d love for you to chime in, so please leave a comment here, find us on the Twitters, Google Plus and / or Facebook. You can also subscribe for free via iTunes!

    That’s it for show notes this week, folks, as you’re going to want to get to steppin’, as my good friend always says, and just dive in and absorb the goodness Darlene has to offer!

    Thanks as always for tuning in!

    Cheers, y’all!

     

    Links from the show:

    Darlene Hildebrandt »» Her View Photography :: Twitter :: Facebook :: Google Plus

    5 Reasons Why Every Photographer Should Be on Google Plus

     

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  10. Episode 49 ~ Photographic Integrity

    February 3, 2013 by Sid

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    Rearing Its Head

    Once again, the question of photographic integrity has popped up in our podcast. Before we dish on this never ending, but always interesting topic, we chat about some interesting gear accessories. Metabones has cranked out an adapter that will give you an extra stop of light and a full-frame look (wider field of view). Is it worth the bucks?

    It’s About Time, Mac

    Ah, one of the great things about this podcast is we get to take our friendship to the next level by teasing the crap out of each other on the show. This time, I give Mac a hard time about his newest acquisition in gear. But only because he bugged me first.

    Integrity … What’s The Big Deal?

    There’s much to be said about photographic integrity. It’s something that always creates chatter amongst photographers, industry professionals and the general public alike. We discuss some of the more memorable situations where photographic integrity has been questioned. Whether there are contests where the winner (photographer) is stripped of the title and award, or publications create a heavy, powerful image with some creative editing, possibly retelling the story the photographer had originally sought out to tell (yeah, Economist, we’re talking to you), or even more jaw-dropping, the real story behind some images of conflict. Please join us as we chew over this topic at length. If you have some thoughts on the subject, please get in touch!

    Our Interwebs Hangouts

    Please check us out and even better, reach out to us! We’d love for you to join in on the discussion. We are chilling at Google Plus (look for a G+ Community to pop up soon), Facebook, Twitter, and iTunes, where you can of course subscribe for free! We’d love to hear from you and get you involved in the show. We always love feedback, so please don’t be a stranger!

    Thanks as always for tuning in. We are so thankful you all continue to do so. True story.

    Cheers, y’all!

     

    Links from the show:

    Metabones Speed Booster Adapter

    Obama vs BP – The Economist (via PetaPixel)

    Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 2009

    Michael Mauro – Truth in Photography

    National Geographic Grand Prize & Nature Winner

    Staged Conflict Photos (via PetaPixel)

    Robert Capa - The Falling Soldier (via pbs.org)

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