On Taking Pictures

Jeffery and Bill discuss the Dan Winters episode of the Disney/Hulu series ‘Photographer’ and how maker’s relationships with their partners and families allows them to do what they do. Adventure photographer Krystle Wright is our Photographer of the Week. 'Photographer' on Hulu Dorothy Simpson Krause Krystle Wright on IG

Should you react to changes in the industry by going on defense or offense? And what does offense in this context mean. TIF vs PSD vs PSB and more. Ken Nahoum is our Photographer of the Week. Jerry Ghionis website< Platon's portrait of Richard Serra< David Seidner show at ICP< Guy bought an Imacon scanner for $500< TIME magazine reboot< Standard Time Vol. 2 album< Ken Nahoum

Change the variables you control when that's what's holding you back. Also, how to have your portfolio stand out and fit in to the preconceived notions of your viewers all at the same time. Bastiaan Woudt is our Photographer of the Week. Canva Acquires Affinity Rebecca Ferguson photos by @juankr Randomness - The 1975 interview "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig Cincinatti Chili PotW - Bastiaan Woudt Hasselblad x-pan Mamiya 7ii

Something feels different for Jeffery and it's a good thing, something feels different for Bill and it's not a good thing. Tony Notarberardino is our Photographer of the Week. Attention!: The power of simple decisions in a distracted world Jony Ive on Steve Jobs focus Bill's picture of Cisco Bill's other picture Cisco Ai Vs Artists - The Biggest Art Heist in History Tony Notarberadino on Forbes Tony Notarberadino on WNYC Tony Notarberadino in Interview Magazine ACA Galleries - Chelsea Hotel Portraits Steven Shore leaves Instagram

Is Instagram still about photography? Even if it is, are they photographs of real life anymore or is AI imagery just the next step toward the fantasy the world seemingly wants. Bill got little Godox Lux Junior flash, but is still not sold. Jack Delano is our Photographer of the Week. EU Parliament tries to control AI New TikTok App Spotted Triathlete IG account 16,000 Artists in Midjourney Training Database VFX of Godzilla Minus One Godox Lux Junior Flash Princess Kate Photo Edited Jack Delano on Wikipedia Jack Delano on ICP

Jeffery is copying his art to photographs and Bill has found a new online color editor which he's playing with while learning to accept and grow from critique. Todd Schick is our Photographer of the Week. San Francisco Art Institute bought by Laurene Powell Jobs Color.io Jacob Collier interview Chris Ashworth new book "The Unseen Saul Leiter" on Amazon Todd Schick on Instagram

Turns out Jacob Collier is an amazing musician even if he doesn't label his tracks. Jeffery and Bill discuss figuring out other people's process and how sometimes it's more fun not to know. Jo Ann Callis is our Photographer of the Week. LOGIC SESSION BREAKDOWN: "Bridge Over Troubled Water" Dorothy Simpson Krause Dustin Yellin Djesse Vol 4 cover art out of glass Sam Maloof Woodworker This uncomfortable portrait of femininity has resonated for four decades Jo Ann Callis website The Genius List - Jo Ann Callis interview

AI video is here, but who is it good for? Reviews are mixed for the new Fuji x100VI. When does change make sense and when to leave well enough lone? Marion Post Wolcott is our Photographer of the Week. Why “Shot on Iphone” Commercials Look So Good! Fuji X100VI – PetaPixel Fuji X100VI – Phoblographer Marion Post Wolcott – Flashbak Marion Post Wolcott – Wikipedia

Circus Models and Slot Cars lead Jeffery and Bill into discussing the skill of overcoming indecision and the emotional ownership of the things you make. Classic 20th century photograph Norman Parkinson is Photographer of the Week. Slot Mods article Slot Mods Man Dodging a Kettle - Know Your Meme Howard Brother's Circus "Ringmaster of His Own Design" Elton John is selling his Photography collection Norman Parkinson on Photogpedia Norman Parkinson on IconicImages Mamiya RZ67 bellows exposure compensation chart The best of Dr Bellows What is Toneh? - Camera Conspiracies

Jeffery and Bill discuss the new documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop" on Netflix, photographing art, and pictures of themselves at 21. 20th century German photographer Herbert List is our Photographer of the Week. The Greatest Night in Pop The Photography Behind Earthrise U2 Songs of Surrender cover photo Herbert List on Artnet Herbert List Archive on IG Herbert List on Wikipedia

Sitting on the knife's edge of needing people around and also wanting to be alone. Plus how do you make friends in your 50's. Bill finally got his knives sharpened and made some friends along the way. Gerald Cyrus is our Photographer of the Week. LinoType Documentary Murder of Kitty Genovese Brain and Life podcast featuring Bill Wadman PhotoWalk podcast featuring Jeffery Saddoris Unboxing Details of the Hollyland Lark Max Gerald Cyrus Gerald Cyrus "Harlem Nights" book

Jeffery and Bill take a look at the feedback loop between confidence or competence. Also Bill's kitchen knives sharpening adventure Part One. Fashion photographer Cody Rasmussen is Photographer of the Week. Del Re Grinding Truck John's Sharpening Service Zefrank "The Innovation Wave" NYT Rat Selfies 9:30 Club in DC Search Engine Podcast Photofolio Website Tool Cody Rasmussen Portfolio Cody Rasmussen IG

A big folder of family photos to Bill leads him and Jeffery to discuss family history. We also go deep on the concept of a workspace and what it takes to make a good one. Plus we take a gander at a NYTimes piece which considers culture dead. Karl Bissinger is Photographer of the Week. Vintage KitchenAid Superba dishwasher Why Culture Has Come to a Standstill Karl Bissinger Obituary Karl Bissinger google images search Karl Bissinger "The Luminous Years" book on Amazon

In a world where we're overrun with images already, some people are gunning to give machines copyright, but to what end? Also some Q&A about recommendations and process. Fashion Photographer Deborah Turbeville is our Photographer of the Week. Stephen Thaler AI article Jeffery Film Rec: "In The Mood for Love" Bill Film Rec: "Cinema Paradiso" Jeffery Album Rec: "Chicago Transit Authority" Jeffery Album Rec: "Blood Sweat and Tears Greatest Hits" Bill Album Rec: "Spilt Milk" Jellyfish Bill Album Rec: "Redhead" Bleu Jeffery Podcast Rec: Design Matters The Strombo Show on YouTube Bill's Podcast Rec: The Rest is History Holland and Sandbrook on Dan Carlin's Hardcore History Addendum Deborah Turbeville NYT Obit Deborah Turbeville at Staley Wise Gallery Deborah Turbeville on ArtNet Turbeville Composition Discussion

How do you hold onto inspiration and remind yourself later? Your process is the result of your experiences. Perhaps it's better to lean into how you work rather than force yourself into someone else's system. A great AI rebuttal on the NYTimes and South African photographer Peter Magubane is our Photographer of the Week. Christopher Nolan on ScriptNotes podcast "In The Court of the Crimson King" documentary Kondachrome on Netflix Most Expensive Artworks Sold in 2023 Diebenkorn's Ocean Park series Peter Magubane obit on NYTimes 21 Icons: Peter Magubane short film

Some thoughts on last week's in-person episode leads Jeffery and Bill to discuss how copying is never a perfect copy and why that's a good thing. A recent conversation about AI imagery from the NYTimes is discussed and we answer a listener question about physical controls for Lightroom. Alain Laboile is our Photographer of the Week. A.I. Is the Future of Photography. Does That Mean Photography Is Dead? Baldur's Gate 3 Wrensilva stereo consoles Arturia BeatStep Monogram Creative Consoles Alain Laboile portfolio Alain Laboile book "Summer of the Fawn" David Duchemin

Join Jeffery and Bill on a walk down the National Mall in DC as they discuss the Dorthea Lange and Rothko shows at the National Gallery and cut to the quick on the meaning of life, this time, in person! French Vietnam War photographer Catherine Leroy is Photographer of the Week. Dorthea Lange at NGA Rothko on Paper at NGA Catherine Leroy thread on Threads

Bill spends hours digging midi data out of a 17 year old file to open up a box that already had a bow on it. Also, should you cater to the camera or let the camera cater to you? All this and 80's-90's fashion photographer David Seidner is our Photographer of the Week. CakeWalk by BandLab Tony Banks synth patches 03-31-05 original sketch David Seidner on ICP Used David Seidner books on Abe

Bill regales Jeffery with stories from his "Sleep No More" experience this past weekend. Which of course leads the two of them into discussing communications within an organization and deciding when you're old enough to just be yourself, regardless of what other people think. The recently passed Elliott Erwitt is again our Photographer of the Week. I Was Scared To Say This To NASA - Smarter Every Day What Made Apollo A Success - PDF "Sargent's Daughters" by Erica Hirshler "Sleep No More" immersive theater Type Kerning Game "Forever and Ever, Amen" by Randy Travis PotW - Elliott Erwitt Elliott Erwitt obituary in the NY Times

Does the way we learned to use the tools we use hold us back when those tools inevitably change under our feet? The Apple TV+ series "The Supermodels" teaches us a lesson on the value of a good subject and the role of collaboration as tool for improvement. At the end Bill throws in some musings on the musical Merrily We Roll Along that's currently on Broadway and asks Jeffery to weigh in on what it all means. Larry Fink, may he rest in peace, is our Photographer of the Week. Bert Monroy The Supermodels on Apple TV+ Fashion Illustrator Richard Haines on IG Merrily We Roll Along on Broadway Larry Fink Photography Larry Fink on PetaPixel Larry Fink in Blind Magazine Larry Fink book Jeffery plans to buy on Amazon