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
328: Between the Accolades
Jeffery's exploration of media, materials, and IKEA shelving leads us to a discussion of legacy and perspective and hope in creative endeavors. And yes, there's a bit of follow-up about Bill's GFX.
01:21:33 |
Fri 13 Jan 2023
327: Going Back To Move Forward
Jeffery and Bill are back on mic in 2023 discussing Bill's apprehension about his new camera purchase. Is it really the camera that's the problem or is it a stand-in for how he feels about the direct…
01:21:33 |
Tue 03 Jan 2023
326: Special Episode - Apple Announcement Oct 2018
They said it would never happen – that we were through, done for, washed up. Turns out, all it took was a new Mac Mini, Macbook Air, and an iPad Pro for us to dust off the mics and smash that record…
00:37:11 |
Tue 30 Oct 2018
325: Closing The Loop
This week, we close the loop on 325 episodes of talking about photography, creativity, and sometimes just the ups and downs of life in general. It has been such a privilege to be a small part of your…
02:39:23 |
Tue 17 Jul 2018
324: Another Stick in the Spokes
With only one more episode of OTP left, this week we actually start with a discussion around photography—specifically, focusing on the tools (either hardware or software) you need or will actually us…
01:48:47 |
Tue 10 Jul 2018
323: There’s No Control Group in Life
This week, a discussion around knowing (or thinking we know) when it’s time to change directions, whether in a body of work, a relationship, where to live, etc. Also, what happens when the dream you …
01:49:13 |
Tue 03 Jul 2018
322: Waiting For The Supersaturation Point
This week, a pre-show discussion spills over into the show as we dive into the idea of myth and reputation and wrestle with the evolving definition of success. Also, episode 324 will be the last epis…
01:26:40 |
Wed 27 Jun 2018
321: And There It Hangs
This week, sometimes hardware fails or at least doesn’t perform the way you think or hope it should We start the show with a couple stories about dealing with what happens next. Also, at what point t…
01:47:21 |
Tue 19 Jun 2018
320: Put This Robe On And Come With Me
This week, we go a little off the reservation talking about connecting to a process but not to outcome of what was ultimately produced. We cite examples from photography, cinema and music. Also, a d…
01:39:30 |
Tue 12 Jun 2018
319: Who Buys The Ink?
This week, if everyone is chasing the same aesthetic, how do you know when what you make is good? Also, where do you take your work if you feel you’ve peaked? Plus, is the old stuff really better tha…
01:33:37 |
Tue 05 Jun 2018
318: You Have To Go Further Back To Go Forward
This week, we’re talking about finding that type of photography that clicks with you, regardless of how broad or how niche it may be. One of the wonderful things about photography is that it’s both a…
01:29:52 |
Tue 29 May 2018
317: You’re Gonna Need A Bigger SIM
This week, what happens when you decide to get off of the hamster wheel of social media and rely on your own website? Are you leaving money on the table or controlling your brand? Also, getting out o…
01:33:54 |
Wed 23 May 2018
316: Nice Sallah There
This week, a pre-show discussion about Tom Petty and crafting the perfect pop song leads into our sense memories around specific film stocks. It sounds strange, but there’s a throughline there if you…
01:32:13 |
Tue 15 May 2018
315: A New Branch On The Tree
This week, we talk about refining the scope of personal projects so that they can be more productive and less of just a time suck—sometimes, you just need to tweak the brief. Also, what happens when …
01:06:08 |
Wed 09 May 2018
314: It’s Either Silence Or A Heart
This week, we discuss the potential value of critiques in a social media landscape where the conversation around the work is often not a conversation at all. Also, a terrific NYT article begins a con…
01:32:55 |
Tue 01 May 2018
313: No One Wants To Be In A Cover Band Forever
This week, we’re circling back to an earlier discussion around style and whether you choose your style (and maybe even overall aesthetic) or your style chooses you. Also, do you recognize the point a…
01:15:11 |
Wed 25 Apr 2018
312: I’m Put Off By Such Comfort
This week marks the end of year six of OTP and we’re talking about style - specifically questions around whether or not our particular style of making (photographic, design, painting or otherwise) is…
01:24:44 |
Wed 18 Apr 2018
311: Poseidon Giveth and Poseidon Taketh Away
This week, a look inside four Instagram photographers who reveal the “contact sheets” behind some of their images. Turns out it can take quite a few shots to get that perfect selfie or lifestyle pic.…
01:36:06 |
Wed 11 Apr 2018
310: Let Me Just Finish This Donut
This week, do individuals make the collective better? Do we have a responsibility to use whatever talents or gifts we may have (artistic or otherwise), or is it okay to simply walk away and do someth…
01:35:40 |
Tue 03 Apr 2018
309: Giant Bags of Stuff in the Car
This week, we talk a little about the upcoming relaunch of Ektachrome and wonder whether Kodak will be able to make a boutique film commercially successful. Also, some insight into exhibiting your wo…
01:32:21 |
Tue 27 Mar 2018
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