On Taking Pictures
Every week, Jeffery Saddoris and Bill Wadman take on the art, science, and philosophy of photography and explore how they play out behind the camera in the process of making images. Insider insights for the novice, shop talk for the professional, and opinionated discussion for the interested observer of the field's trends and legacy. Hosted by Bill Wadman & Jeffery Saddoris.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 90 minutes
- Episodes
- 368
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2024
368: Everything Has Limits
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 phot…
01:10:12 |
Tue 09 Apr 2024
367: Offended By Extension
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.
01:19:16 |
Tue 02 Apr 2024
366: A Big Fluffy Thing
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 …
01:21:12 |
Tue 26 Mar 2024
365: It Feels Different
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.
01:17:07 |
Tue 19 Mar 2024
364: I Don’t Think It’s Gonna Work
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.
01:12:46 |
Wed 13 Mar 2024
363: Not In My Vocabulary
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 …
01:08:39 |
Wed 06 Mar 2024
362: Motion Is The Hapiness
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 Ca…
01:31:14 |
Tue 27 Feb 2024
361: Didn't Have Enough Power
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 Wee…
01:18:56 |
Tue 20 Feb 2024
360: Toiled Away In Quiet Desperation
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 Parkins…
01:17:53 |
Tue 13 Feb 2024
359: Consistency is Hard
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 Photogra…
01:40:57 |
Tue 06 Feb 2024
358: Inverse of Social Media
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…
01:15:28 |
Tue 30 Jan 2024
357: Knife Burrito
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 th…
01:28:45 |
Tue 23 Jan 2024
356: Archaeological Remnants
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 N…
01:30:12 |
Tue 16 Jan 2024
355: A World of Noise
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 …
01:26:36 |
Tue 09 Jan 2024
354: Effort as Currency
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’…
01:15:49 |
Tue 02 Jan 2024
353: We Need Another You
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 NYTim…
01:29:02 |
Wed 27 Dec 2023
352: There's Always Value In The Effort
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 pers…
00:57:21 |
Fri 22 Dec 2023
351 : Don’t Cater To The Camera
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’…
01:18:26 |
Tue 12 Dec 2023
350 : Creative Closure
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 …
01:21:37 |
Wed 06 Dec 2023
349 : Save The Clocktower
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 subje…
01:21:48 |
Tue 28 Nov 2023
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