The Exposed Negative

In this episode of the Exposed Negative podcast, Tom and Greg sit down with Raphael Orta, CEO of Capture One, to discuss the photography software company's past, present, and future direction. Topics covered include Capture One's transition to a standalone company, the controversial removal and return of the Export tab, balancing the needs of various photography workflows, expanding to iOS devices, implementing subscription pricing, and gathering user feedback to drive product improvements. The hosts feel reassured that Capture One is listening to user concerns under Rafael's leadership. Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative). Thank you for your support! Here are the show notes: Om Malik’s recent article on why cameras will soon be dead: https://om.co/2023/08/28/why-camera-makers-will-be-dead/ George Brooks - LA based Digi Tech: https://www.brooksdigi.com/ Brian Faini (Digi-Tech and creator of ‘Faini-made’ tethering tools) - Open letter to Capture One: https://fainimade.blogspot.com/2022/12/open-letter-from-digital-technician-to.html Brightness tool vs exposure tool explained: https://youtu.be/RlajIyHY04M?si=tF1gO3u_DkuPtP0i OLED display iPad rumours for 2024: https://www.macrumors.com/2023/10/09/oled-ipad-mini-and-ipad-air-2026/ Capture One Live: https://www.captureone.com/en/products/capture-one-live Capture One tutorials: https://support.captureone.com/hc/en-us/sections/8039132613405-Tutorials Capture One on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/captureone/ Capture One YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@CaptureOne?si=JHQ_pTMvkjvasfeL Capture One Instagram: www.instagram.com/captureone Desert island camera pick: Fujifilm X-T4: https://fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/x-t4/ Desert island photobook: Faces of Venezuela (“Los Rostros del Venezolano” loosely translates as “The Faces of the Venezuelan People”) https://www.iberlibro.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30441224043

Today's episode is a fireside chat between Tom & Greg. Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative). Thank you for your support! Below the video are the show notes. Here are the shownotes; Fuji GFX 100S II release: https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-gfx-100-ii-initial-review-medium-format-movie-maker Mainframed Tech advice: www.mainframed.com Iphone 15 Action button: https://www.theverge.com/2023/9/12/23870156/iphone-15-pro-action-button-ring-silence Capture One Live feature: https://www.captureone.com/en/products/capture-one-live Easy Release app: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/easy-release-model-releases/id360835268 Notes and Reminders App: https://www.deccanherald.com/technology/apple-productivity-tools-tips-on-how-to-make-best-use-of-notes-and-reminders-apps-1212851.html Light Pix Lab FlashQ M20: https://amzn.to/468MyQk Insta360 GO3: https://amzn.to/3LGjuHs Bongo Ties: https://amzn.to/46pY1dZ Leatherman Wave: https://amzn.to/46xHOnb Leatherman Surge: https://amzn.to/3PyLy0D Bit Kit for leatherman: https://amzn.to/48qNwsN Bit Kit joiner: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1475778588/black-steel-kit-v71-for-leatherman-bit?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=bit+kit+joiner&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&referrer_page_guid=f6c9aa0c50f.a32d56ea65012dc1b894.00&organic_search_click=1 Bosch folding Knife: https://amzn.to/3t9730K Recyclable Eco Packaging tape: https://www.fossewaytapes.co.uk/p/eco-reinforced-self-adhesive-paper-tape-50mm-x-25m

In todays episode, Tom & Greg have a chat, covering video, agents and general chit chat. Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative). Thank you for your support! Below are the show notes. APA Rate Cards: https://mcusercontent.com/a3980d0044120853824a430f2/files/6408cca6-aa5e-8b53-edaf-872d48bd1588/APA_Rate_Revision_July_2023_master_v1.01.pdf Frame.io for editing collaboration: https://frame.io/? utm_audience=&utm_goal=&utm_search_term=frame.io&gad=1 Tips for Finding and Agent: https://aphotoeditor.com/2010/09/16/ask-anything-–-tips-for-finding-an-agent/

On todays show we have a really frank and honest chat with Jack Lowe, Wet Plate photographer currently shooting 'The Lifeboat Station Project' a long term portrait project. We find out how it runs, how it's funded and all about the highs and the lows. Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative). Thank you for your support! Below are the show notes. Kodak **Instamatic**: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instamatic Jonathan Knowles (photographer he asssisted): https://jknowles.com/home/ Courage on our coasts - Nigel Millard (book): https://www.nigelmillard.com/product/the-lifeboat-courage-on-our-coasts/ Ian Ruhter - Silver and light video (UPS van camera): https://vimeo.com/39578584 **Fuji Lanovia** C5 50 A3 (1998): https://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?42864-Fuji-Lanovia The Social Dilemma: https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/ The lifeboat Station Project Society: https://lifeboatstationproject.com/society/ Tish (film): https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jun/14/tish-review-devastating-portrait-of-an-impassionate-photographer-tish-murtha Jack Lowe on twitter: Mr Jack Lowe: https://twitter.com/MrJackLowe Project Lifeboat: https://twitter.com/ProjectLifeboat ### Desert Island Camera iphone ### Desert Island Book Elswick Kids - Tish Murther: https://amzn.to/45eu7bU

In this episode of the show Greg and Tom and have a quick catch up and discuss AI, cinematography and a few other things. Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative). Shownotes are below: Adobe Firefly: [https://www.adobe.com/sensei/generati...](https://www.adobe.com/uk/sensei/gener...) Fuji Instax growth: https://petapixel.com/2023/07/10/inst... IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/ ShotDeck: https://shotdeck.com/ Mainframed Tech support: https://www.mainframed.com/

On todays show we talk to Michael Howard about social media, it's advantages and pitfalls, we talk to Michael about his plans for the future with his new app, Foto. Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegative) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative). Thank you for your support! Below the video are the show notes. Here are the shownotes; Musea - Fine Art Print Lab (USA): https://www.musealab.com/ The Foto App (twitter): https://twitter.com/thefotoapp The Foto App website: https://fotoapp.co/ VSCO: https://www.vsco.co/ radiolab documentary content moderation: https://radiolab.org/podcast/post-no-evil Myspace Tom: https://www.instagram.com/myspacetom/?hl=en Hasselblad Xpan: https://www.hasselblad.com/about/history/xpan/ Larry Towel: World from my front Porch (photobook) https://amzn.to/44jXTf0 Desert Island Camera Hasselblad 500C with 80mm lens Emmet Gowin (Aputure): https://aperture.org/books/emmet-gowin-2/ Desert Island Book

Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/exposednegati...) or making a one-time donation through PayPal (https://www.paypal.me/exposednegative).  Thank you for your support! Below are the show notes. In this weeks episode we take on some of our listeners questions. We discuss pricing your work as a photographer, creative process, the pros and cons on having a studio space, colour grading, social media, AI and loads more. Deity TC1 - timecode device: https://amzn.to/41VyEPy Tascam CA-XLR2d-C - Canon Kit XLR Microphone Adapter: https://amzn.to/4283xzJ Velcro suit fail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dT-S4Fyq9wg Accsoon ipad cage MkII: https://amzn.to/3Hpc6yg Peak Design Anchors: https://amzn.to/44btEaW History of the NATO rail: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NATO_Accessory_Rail Accsoon CinView wireless transmitters: https://amzn.to/3Vkt7zy Bill Cramer episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9hqv_y3oe4 A Photoeditor Estimates by Bill Openheimer: https://aphotoeditor.com/category/pricing-negotiating/ Cost of Doing Business - Andrew Miller blog post: https://www.andrew-miller.co.uk/blog/the-cost-of-doing-business/ Imposter syndrome - Lucy Laucht: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJGsfSVjGGU Rotalux lighting modifiers: https://amzn.to/3Nk1LHG Paul Harries: https://www.paulharries.com Jamie Hawkesworth: https://www.instagram.com/jamie.hawkesworth/?hl=en VSCO: https://www.vsco.co/ The Foto App: https://www.instagram.com/thefotoapp/ Magazine AI cover: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a40314356/dall-e-2-artificial-intelligence-cover/

Thank you for listening to The Exposed Negative Podcast. Running this podcast takes a lot of time and effort, and we hope you have found it helpful and interesting. If you would like to support us by buying us a beer or coffee, or by helping with the running costs of the show, we would greatly appreciate it. Please consider signing up for our Patreon or making a one-time donation by clicking here. Thank you for your support! Below are the show notes. Show notes: In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Danny Houghton, a military photographer currently serving in the UK military. We asked him about his early inspirations for photography, as well as his day-to-day responsibilities in his role. We also discussed the importance of Instagram for showcasing his work and how he balances his military duties with his work through Raven Media Group. Danny shared his desert island camera of choice and his favorite photobook, offering valuable insights into his world as an Army photographer. Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor: https://amzn.to/3GyxYa7 Tilta Matte Box Mirage VND Kit: https://amzn.to/3mx6mLs Tilta Electronic Follow Focus: https://amzn.to/3ZZuvYM Tilta Focus Handle: https://cvp.com/product/tilta-ta-sh5-57-g-side-power-handle-g Tilta 95mm VAriable ND: https://amzn.to/3mqEMQa Variable ND X phenomenon: https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4564079 Canon Bayonet adapter EF-EOS R with plug-in filter: https://amzn.to/3My8WLS Kaizen: https://www.techtarget.com/searcherp/definition/kaizen-or-continuous-improvement Canon R5 C firmware updates: https://www.canonrumors.com/canon-releases-firmware-v1-0-3-1-for-the-canon-eos-r5-c/ Peak Design anchors: https://amzn.to/3mmyTU9 Peak Design Camera strap: https://amzn.to/410f4B9 Fill your boots - Military Memes: https://www.instagram.com/fybuk/?hl=en Defence Imagery: https://www.defenceimagery.mod.uk/ Rupert Freer: https://www.ladbible.com/community/awesome-the-story-of-an-army-photographer-and-how-he-got-there-20160419 Guest Info: Danny’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danny_houghton_photography/ Desert Island Camera Canon R5: https://amzn.to/3MvTKPx Desert Island Book Don McCullin: https://amzn.to/3nYrNpb

Thanks for listening, we need & would love your support! Please help us by signing up to Patreon or for one off donations to the show - click here Shownotes: ifootage shark-slider nano Audio Technica AT4053B Microphone Sennheiser MKH 416-P48 - microphone Tips from a model to a photographer show the model the moodboard, include them in a creative process Don’t try physically moving the model where possible Do remember that the model is human! - they are in the room, try not to objectify them Allow the model to see the framing as that helps with their posing decisions Hair and Makeup are the bridge between cast and crew Instagram: andrew___Richardson www.goatboyentereprises.com

Tom’c camera hoop form First Digi - which can be found here And the tray Tom mentions for his magliner is the utility box Maxi and Mini Leatherman Surge, Wave and Signal Dymo label printer for labeling drives Statistics from Sophia: 70% photography graduates are women and only 13% working photographers are women F22 Women Photographers - great forum for AOP members created as a space to discuss matters of photography and women in photography. Resources for Assisting photographers Some of Sophia’s lessons she wish she’d known earlier Spent more time shooting and developing her style before making her approach to clients Photography is not life and death - not worth taking on too much stress - enjoy the shoots as much as you can Tends to do less in-depth research so that she doesn’t know too much about them as that can kill the spontaneity The way she approaches taking on a shoot is if it falls into one of these categories Will the shoot give me some portfolio worthy work? Will it be financially worthwhile? Will i have fun doing it? Sophia always lights in the direction of the daylight - which makes her work look very naturally lit Sophia use Evernote to run everything FotoFortress tether jerk stopper Canon 5D mkIII Canon 50mm f/1.2L Canon 85mm f/1.2L Sigma 35mm Art lens Sophia’s book - Park Life: A love letter to London’s green spaces (Hoxton Mini Press, 2021) or you can pick it up here website: www.sophiaspring.com Sophia on instagram

On the first show of 2023 we talk to the wonderful Sophie Ebrard, a film shooting portrait photographer who was so great to chat to, we talk about parenting, Sophie's personal work and her's and Gregs bizarrely coincidental experience of shooting behind the scenes on porn sets. Show notes: StreamDeck Keyboard Maestro Hazel software (noodlesoft) Dext Accounting software Wyatt Clarke Jones Norman Jean Roy Project: It’s just Love (NSFW) Project: I Didn’t Want to be a Mum - Interview with Sophie ‘Matrescence’ - NY article: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/well/family/the-birth-of-a-mother.html TED TALK by Alexandra Sacks Caravaggio - Italian painter 11% Directors in Hollywood are female (BBC, 2018) Fire-cracker - supporting women photographers Women Photograph F22 - Women Photographers at the AOP Bayeux Film processing lab Tracey Emin quote: : 'There are good artists that have children. They are called men' (Independent, 2014) Desert Island Camera Pentax 67 Desert Island Book Martin Parr - Flowers

On todays show we have a festive round up, talk about our year and the hopes for the show. We talk about gear (obviously) and talk about our hopes for the year ahead. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! See you in '23! Eagle App StreamDeck Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve Micro Panel Tom’s Camera Hoop is the First Digi Camera Hoop Mule carts Utility Mini Box Canon R5C ECO FLOW Tilta Mirage Matte Box

On todays show we talk to Celebrity Portrait Photographer Dan Kennedy. We discuss the importance of saying no, avoiding burnout and top tips for running a successful photography business. Shownotes: Some of Dan’s lessons The importance of learning to say no to stuff Outsourcing work eg. retouching, PR etc The importance of not burning out Businesses generally need Sales, Tech, Admin - most photographers do this themselves and that is not ideal Annotations in CaptureOne Overlays in CaptureOne First one hour of the day and how you spend it End of year review - positives and negatives The importance of prep and creating mood boards etc Joko Willink book - Extreme Ownership Asana and Open loops Dropbox and Synology for back ups Notion Tim Bret-Day Levon Bliss macro work Desert Island Camera Nikon FM2 Desert Island Book Richard Avedon: In the American West

In this weeks episodes we try our  best to answer our amazing listeners questions, from licensing to retouching we do a deep dive into how we approach it all. We love doing these episodes so please do e-mail in your questions. Skin Tone adjustment in Capture One Capture Pilot and Overlays in Capture One Area51 Tether cables Hollyland 400S Pro DJI Transmission Accsoon Cineview SE The AOP The Dots Behance Photobook Cafe Muse - inspiration board Shot Deck Martin Parr photobooks MagCulture (Physical shop is: 270 St. John Street, London, EC1V 4PE) Tom’s naming convention - YYMMDD-Shootname LTO tape A Photo Editor

Vahakn Vorperian is a UK based high end visual retoucher that has worked for some of the top names in the industry for many years. We talk to Vahakn about his journey into retouching, his tips and techniques, and his thoughts on the future of the medium. Website: https://www.the-retouchers.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vahaknvorperian/?hl=en Astropad software for turning your tablet into a retouching tablet Tim Walker - Fashion Photographer Shooting plates & assets - blank plates at beginning and the end of a shoot Vanity Fair 2018 retouching cock up Jay Brooks - All Creatures Great and Small - Series 2 image Nodel Ninja panoramic head Panoramic stitch - Capture One PT Gui software TIPS Always keep the original layer - duplicate it and lock the original away Separate background and skin into folders - naming accordingly Depth of your canvas - your layer stacks. Items Furthest away always at bottom of the stack Toms Tiff file tip and tips on proper folder structures Naming convention Vahakn uses for his projects: (Job Number - Client - name of photographer) Use of WIPs (Work in Progress) streams for email conversations Delete the shots that don’t work! (unless you want the clients to end up picking them) Disney and the case of the hairy arms Green Screen - shoot on grey, not on green! And avoid shooting on white for anything you want to cut out. 50% grey probably best Shoot on Haze on Black - Then use blend modes (ie. screen or hard mix) i1 Display Pro calibrator Jigsaw24 Stanley Green - Black Passport Eugeune Smith - Minamata trailer Tom’s Hand Spanks (retouching glove) Robert Frank - London and Wales book and the image that we discuss Sergio Larrain photobook

Bill Cramer is the founder and CEO of Wonderful Machine. This week we talk to Bill about how and why Wonderful Machine was formed, how it serves photographers and the industry at large. We also discuss pricing; how to cost your work, including taking into consideration licensing, working with budgets and tips on negotiation.

More on the Trekpak system that Tom uses in his cases Osprey Bag - Rolling Transporter 120 - great travelling suitcase for when traveling with kit such as lighting Tenba Roadie Camera Bag - Gregs latest purchase Snapperstuff - A good UK resource for ThinkTank Products run by photography professionals 45L Peak Design Travel Bag used by both Tom and Greg Jasons Cases Panostore lid organiser CRDBAG Nanuk bags Keyboard Maestro - The software recommended by Tom and loved by Emma Tom Barnes ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ page Tom Barnes Gear page The software Emma uses to run the company: Confluence Tom and Greg’s recommendation for running your own CRM: Notion Other softwares mentioned for use as CRM or just to help project plan: Jeera / Trello / Hubspot Cost Of Doing Business calculations - three tabs - ‘LIVING’, ‘PROFIT’ and ‘PENSION’ Think about your network/your tribe - Building Creative Resilience: maintain inspiration and overcome isolation Power of accountability - personal board of advisors - mentors —> diversity is important What are your values - what drives you? What is your vision? Why do you love it? The importance of having Niche - values form a core part of this Big takeaway - Lead with the work you want to attract More on the concept of Minimum Viable Product (MVP) - the minimum thing I have to do to test my idea Desert Island Camera Mamiya RB67 Desert Island Book I Witness - Tom Stoddart

Eco Flow Delta battery (insta stories) Mamiya Press Universal camera Leica m2 Nikon F Peak imaging (Film Lab) Supersense ONE INSTANT Film Yashika Y35 kickstarter Pentax 67 105mm f/2.4 Rolleiflex Valoi 360 scanner Holga panoramic images (Not Damon Winters as mentioned in the poidcast but Benjamin Lowy - see the work here) More about the technique here Jim’s book - ‘The Next Turn May Reveal Heaven’ Jim’s bag - ‘The Marsden’ by Millica Leica ‘akademie’ Flaghead Photographic Newton Ellis camera repair Fuji GX617 - the panoramic beast Desert Island Camera Fuji GX617 Desert Island Book Bruce Weber - published by Alfred Knopf

On this weeks episode we are joined by Chloe Diamond, Chloe is the CMO at Swash App and a curator at the Museum of Contemporary Digital Art. She talks us through crypto, blockchain and NFTs and what implications these new emerging technologies will have on the photographic industry. Swash App IAMA Coin - Kevin Abosch  MOCDA - Museum of Contemporary Digital Art The stone coins of Yap Memo Atken - The Unreasonable Ecological Cost of CryptoArt Definitions: Proof of Stake and Proof of Work, Smart contracts Adam Broomberg & Blockchain Audius music streaming Brave and Basic Attention Tokens (BATs) Hans Haacke Blockchain and the music industry An overview video of data ownership on the internet Chloes choices: Desert Island Camera: Leica 1 Desert Island Photobook: Elliott Erwitt - Dog Dogs

This week on the show we have a great, far-ranging and frank chat with photographer Kalpesh Lathigra. Kal has been in the industry for over 30 years. He won a World Press award in 2000, received W.Eugene Smith Fellowship among many other awards. He discusses his journey into the industry via newspapers and photojournalism and the changes in direction that he decided to take towards a more artistic practice. We also discuss some of his techniques, his use of large-format and polaroid cameras, where he finds his projects and what is involved in the research for said projects. We also talk about digital noise, navigating the editorial world and boxing. Below are various things mentioned throughout the show! Joey Pouch   ( *** GIVEAWAY **** check our instagram for giveaway details!) JPEG mini Jeff Moore Graeme Jennings Polaroid 55 Manifest destiny Nigel Shafran Frank Ockenfels Paper Boy magazine and on instagram Desert Island Camera: Wista 45SP Desert Island photobook: Harlemville by Claire Richardson - read more about it on her website