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

    May 12, 2013 by Sid

    Episode 56, shutter time with sid and mac, podcast, yegphotoAdobe

    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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  2. 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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  3. Episode 54 ~ The Mirrorless Evolution

    April 14, 2013 by Sid

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

    Episode 54 ~ The Mirrorless Evolution, Shutter Time with Sid and Mac podcast, yegphoto, photography

     

    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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  4. Episode 52 ~ Film Chat With Scott Hutchison

    March 17, 2013 by Sid

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    Scott Hutchison, stickoutyourfacephotography.com

    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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  5. 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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  6. Episode 49 ~ Photographic Integrity

    February 3, 2013 by Sid

    ep49, shutter time with sid and mac, podcast, yegphoto, photography, image by mac sokulski

    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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  7. Episode 48 ~ Gear, the Final Frontier

    January 22, 2013 by mac

     

    Space the Canadian Frontier

    You might wonder, how a country of 20 can have it’s own Space Agency… we do.  We also are very proud of Commander Chris Hadfield, a Canadian astronaut currently living aboard the International Space Station (ISS).  What’s really cool about this, is that he has been taking stunning photographs of our little world from up there. These stunning photographs and more can be found at his twitter account.  So, go follow him right now!  We also found some apps that you can use to follow the ISS in the skies, and when it’s overhead, go outside and wave.  Maybe you’ll end up in one of his images!

    ISS Tracker for Android

    NASA App for iOS

    CES

    There were a lot of new things at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, that made us smile, and a few that made us cringe. One of those was the new Polaroid IM1836, an Android based camera with interchangeable lenses.  Also the new Canon PowerShot N, makes Sid roll her eyes, but Mac thinks it’s kinda cute.  Of course the Fuji rumors came true and the replacement for the X100 is here, with all the glory of focus peaking, phase and contrast detection AF, and other cool features.  What makes us scratch our heads in wonder is the fact that this is a fixed lens camera, with the fastest AF… so what’s the focus peaking for??

    Why do we upgrade our gear?

    Since we are talking about gear, and all this new gear makes us salivate, like Pavlov’s puppy… we have to ask ourselves why do we upgrade our gear??  Do we have to upgrade, or is it just a clever ploy, by the camera manufacturers, to spend more and more…

    Thank you All for listening!

    Cheers!

    Links from the Show

    Commander Chris Hadfield

    ISS Tracker for Android

    NASA App for iOS

    Polaroid IM1836

    Canon PowerShot N

    Fuji X100S

    Pro Photographer Cheap Camera Challenge

    Darwin Wiggett – Using your zoom lens for story telling

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  8. Episode 47 ~ Giving Back / Volunteer Work

    January 6, 2013 by Sidney

    shutter time with sid and mac, shutter time, podcast, photography, 2013, giving back, charity, volunteer work, podcasters, itunes, shutter, images, charityOh, Those Rumours 

    Before we dive in with volunteer work, we have to get some gear chat over with first! Of course with CES 2013 only hours away, the rumours continue to swarm over expected announcements from Fuji and Sony. Have a listen as we discuss what the possibilities are for potential gear goodness.

    Your Camera + Your Time

    There is something rather inspirational about photographers (or any volunteers in any capacity) who give their time and use their talent for the greater good. With a brand new year, we figured it would be a great topic to think about what you can do in 2013 to make an impact. Tune in for some ideas and hear about some wonderful photographers who are already leading by example.

    Bits & Bites

    Have you ever volunteered your time and photography in the past? We’d love to hear about it! Or maybe you are already planning to do so or will be inspired to make a difference. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this or any matter, of course! Please join in the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, or this blog. As always, iTunes is just waiting for your subscription to our little ol’ show.

    Happy New Year, friends and listeners alike! We thank you so much for continuing to tune in!

    Keep on clicking! (I threw this one in just for you, Mac!)

    Thanks for listening!

    Cheers, y’all!

     

    Links from the show:

    CES 2013

    Fuji Leaks  (Update: no longer just a rumour? Hmmm.)

    Help Portrait :: Help Portrait Edmonton (YEG)

    The Giving Lens

    LoNola Kathleen Stone – Portraits of Pound Dogs / via PetaPixel

     

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  9. Episode 46 ~ Year End Reflections, 2012

    December 24, 2012 by Sid

    Episode 46 ~ Year End Reflections, 2012, reflections, Instagram, Facebook, Flickr, camera apps, photography, shutter time with sid and mac, podcast, yegphotoThe End Is Near 

    The year end, that is! We took to our mics for one last time in 2012 to discuss and reflect on what we have learned this year from having our podcast, why we still have fun recording, etc. But before we get to sitting back with some Christmas cheer induced beverages, we dive in the Instagram debate of late …

    Oh No, They Didn’t!

    Even though by the time this podcast hits the ol’ internets, the news will be a little old, it’s still being talked about and for good reason. Instagram (Facebook) shocked many photographers and those in and around the industry alike by revising their TOS (terms of service), which implied they would be able to sell your images to advertisers without your consent or knowledge. I know, right? We chew over what the hell they were thinking and the revisions to the revision (ha!) that have taken place due to some strong ass backlash. Have a listen and please let us know what you think about this!

    Flickr, You Dead Sexy Thing

    Perfect timing on Flickr’s part, but they have done something with their aging app, causing many toes to curl and even tingle.

    Ooh, Growth

    We reflect over our last year of podcasting and how it has changed us. ‘Nuff said, right? Please tune in and allow us to indulge in more self absorbed chatter. Sort of. 

    Our Internet Homes

    As always, you can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Google Plus, and of course, you can subscribe for free on iTunes!

    A Couple More Notes 

    We can’t thank you enough for continuing to tune in to our little podcast. It means more to us than you can probably imagine. You’re all fantastic and we couldn’t do this without you.

    We forgot to mention this on the show (oh, bugger), but of course, we cannot forget our wonderful friends and guests for sitting down with us for interviews and having a good ol’ photography chat! Thank you so much for participating in the show. Our brilliant and super talented guests have been:

    Terry O’Riordan

    Jamey M. Photo

    John De Bord

    Ashley Green

    Moose Peterson

    Rob Daugherty

    Michael Van der Tol

    Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Feliz Navidad, Happy New Year, candy cane tingles and much more! We are very much looking forward to rocking the mics with you all again in 2013 and making some memories with our cameras. Rawr.

    Thanks for tuning in!

    Cheers, y’all!

     

    Links from the show:

    Instagram Changes The TOS / via PetaPixel

    Instagram Revises The TOS … Again

    Flickr’s Mobile App

    Jamey M. Photography

    John De Bord Photography

    Photos With Ashley

    Moose Peterson 

    Robswildlife.com

    Michael Van der Tol Photography

    The Lonely Photographers

    DPE Podcast (Digital Photo Experience)

     

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  10. Episode 45 ~ Through Our Christmas Lens

    December 11, 2012 by Sid

    Episode 45 ~ Through Our Christmas Lens, Christmas photo ideas, ethics in photographyHo Ho Ho ‘n Stuff

    We’ve already made you shiver with candy cane tingles over our gift suggestions for the photographer in your life during the holiday season. Now we’re back with some Christmas photo ideas and tips for making the most out of your holiday photos! But first …

    In This Corner 

    We don our boxing gloves and have a good ol’ fashioned debate on an always hot topic, ethics in photography. This time, our debate is based around a recent tragedy in the US, where the actions of one photographer have sparked many discussions surrounding his actions, raising the question, what would you do in his place.

    Say Candy Cane!

    There are many reasons to take Christmas photos, so we suggest some ideas you may not have thought of! I mean, could you imagine being at this holiday dinner and not having your camera with you? Hopefully our ideas, combined with your own, will make for some stellar and memorable holiday images! Note: we start the Christmas goodness at 23:52. 

    Bits n’ Bites

    Have we missed any holiday photo tips? Please share your own! Do you have any thoughts on ethics? Sure you do, so please chime in! Mac already got the discussion rolling on our Facebook page, and now we’re just waiting for some action! We’d love to hear your thoughts on the show, the topics, and whatever else comes to your photography driven minds. As always, we are chilling on the web in the Twitters, Google Plus, Facebook and of course, you can subscribe to our show via iTunes!

    Thanks as always for tuning in! Oh, and just because …

    Cheers, y’all!

     

    Links from the show:

    Twitter Dumped By Instagram

    Twitter’s New Photo Service w/Aviary

    New York Post Photo »» PetaPixel

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