Camera Dads
Camera Dads is a conversation between men about photography and fatherhood. We are two fathers who enjoy photography talk about the excitement, opportunities, and challenges that come from raising children while maintaining an interest in taking photos. Each episode will begin with a discussion of what we have been photographing, new things we have been trying, or techniques we have been experimenting with since the last episode. After that we will explore a photography topic in greater detail by explaining it, offering our opinions, and examining it from various angles. Camera Dads is not a news or technology show, and neither is it a primary source for current events or cutting-edge journalism. It would be better to think of it as a monthly meeting of the minds at a local coffee shop for dads to discuss their photographic hobbies.
- Update frequency
- every 44 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 21
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Episode 21: Camera Conversations
Phil and Simon are back with another Camera Dads, this time with a slightly different format. Or very different, depending on your definition. We draw two topics out of hats (or, in Simon’s case, a b…
00:48:42 |
Tue 05 Aug 2025
Episode 20: GoPro Hero 12 Black Review
Simon and Phil do a thorough in-depth review of the GoPro Hero 12 Black camera, based on six months of Simon using it in a variety of situations. Even though it’s an action camera, it’s surprisingly …
01:01:27 |
Tue 17 Dec 2024
Episode 19: Photographing Family and Friends
What do you do when family comes to visit? Take photos! But there’s more to it than just a simple answer. In this episode Simon and Phil share their thoughts on three big questions: What camera gear …
00:55:57 |
Fri 15 Nov 2024
Episode 18: Phil’s Football Photography
Phil’s oldest child, now a freshman in high school, is on the football team which means Phil has had a lot of cool opportunities to take photos of him and the rest of the players. He’s now the offici…
00:53:21 |
Tue 01 Oct 2024
Episode 17: We’re Back!
Phil and Simon return to Camera Dads after a five-year hiatus! We haven’t been podcasting but we have been camera dad-ing, and in this episode we talk about the things we have been learning over the …
00:39:17 |
Wed 11 Sep 2024
Episode 16: What to do about Videos
Phil and Simon tackle the sometimes-tricky subject of what to do regarding videos of kids. From DSLRs to mobile phones, 4K to digital frames, this is a lively discussion that any parent with kids and…
00:46:02 |
Wed 15 May 2019
Episode 15: Sigma 40mm f/1.4 Lens Review
Sigma’s new 40mm f/1.4 Art lens is an amazing piece of glass, and is capable of creating some astounding images. But is it a good choice for busy parents? Listen to, or watch, Simon’s review to find …
00:32:48 |
Mon 22 Apr 2019
Episode 14: Grab Your Gear
Phil and Simon discuss everything they use to carry their camera gear, from simple straps and backpacks to full-on luggage systems such as the Peak Design Travel Backpack.
00:54:50 |
Mon 22 Oct 2018
Episode 13: Go Big or Go Phone?
Phil and Simon share their thoughts on how to know when to bring the Big Camera And All Your Lenses vs. just packing a mobile phone or pocket camera. While we don’t necessarily arrive at an answer, w…
00:47:11 |
Fri 06 Jul 2018
Episode 12: Fuji X100F Camera Review
Is the Fuji X100F the ideal camera for busy parents? Despite its high price tag, it offers a massive number of features that could very well appeal to parents looking to upgrade from a pocket camera …
01:16:08 |
Wed 28 Mar 2018
Episode 11: Formal Family Photos
Phil and Simon talk discuss everything you have ever wanted to know about family portrait sessions. Phil shares his experiences with getting regular formal photos taken at a local shop called Portrai…
00:57:31 |
Fri 19 Jan 2018
Episode 10: Printing Your Photos
With a smartphone in every pocket and one-click uploads to Facebook and Flickr, does it still make sense to print pictures anymore? After all, when you share a picture online thousands of people can …
01:01:15 |
Mon 06 Nov 2017
Episode 9: Macro Photography
Examine things around you at very close range and no matter what you look at you will see a whole new world of color and creativity. Phil and Simon have had an interest in this type of close-up photo…
00:49:54 |
Mon 02 Oct 2017
Episode 8: The Solar Eclipse
We decided kind of at the last minute to forego our planned topic for Episode 8 and instead have an off-the-cuff discussion about our experience photographing last week’s Solar Eclipse. We saw it tog…
00:37:16 |
Mon 04 Sep 2017
Episode 7: The Early Days
Having children served as a catalyst for both of us and sparked a renewed interest in photography because we wanted to get better pictures of our newborn infants. We both realized that mobile phones …
00:56:04 |
Mon 07 Aug 2017
Episode 6: Prime and Zoom Lenses
What good is a camera that can’t zoom in and out? A lot, as it turns out. We’ll discuss our experiences with lenses that zoom and lenses that don’t (called Primes) and why both are good in different …
00:48:45 |
Fri 07 Jul 2017
Episode 5: Photographing Your Vacation
Taking pictures at home or around the neighborhood is one thing, but what about when we pack up for vacation? Do we bring our cameras, lenses, tripods, and macro filters or leave all of that at home …
00:53:18 |
Tue 06 Jun 2017
Episode 4: The Social Media Dilemma
Almost all parents in today’s tech-centered society will deal with the question of whether to share photos of their kids and family members online. Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, Instagram, …
00:47:56 |
Mon 01 May 2017
Episode 3: Kids and Sports
Many parents have kids who participate in traditional sports such as baseball, football, soccer, basketball, etc. In this episode, we talk about the kinds of sports our kids have played and the chall…
00:51:57 |
Mon 03 Apr 2017
Episode 2: Ten Thousand Images
Photos, photos everywhere! We’ve got photos on our phones, photos on our computers, photos in the cloud, and a few even printed and hung on the walls. Especially after a celebration such as Christmas…
00:41:08 |
Mon 06 Mar 2017
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