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We take a look back at our fresh out of high school selves and share 30 pieces of advice to help us along the strange journeys we'll take in the pursuit of our passions. In three words: Just Do It!

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Want to know how to get better results in less time? This episode is all about plugins, presets, and filters that make your life easier.

Topaz Labs: https://topazlabs.com/

Luminar: https://skylum.com/l…

Is Adobe worth it? (Spoiler: yes.) But let's look at some alternatives anyway. Maybe it's too expensive. Maybe you're not a fan. Maybe you don't want to pay monthly subscription fees. Here are some s…

You got a new camera. Cool. Now what? Whether this is your first camera or your fifth, we talk about the first things you should do when you get a new member of your camera family, and how you can ma…

We look back on the bizarre year that has been 2020, sharing both most popular and personal favorite episodes, cool projects, and exciting plans for 2021! Thanks again to all of our listeners for joi…

In the penultimate episode of 2020, we discuss the unfortunate reality that is remote shooting. But is it truly just taking a selfie with an art director, or are creativity and good results possible?…

Time to get shopping! Take a look at our gift recommendations, and if you need someone to get you a gift, send them this episode! We break down all of the best deals, gear, and accessories for photog…

Bonus episode! We tackle listener questions yet again, this time discussing grey market cameras, lenses you can't trust, finding studio space during a pandemic, and DIY v-flats. Thanks again for send…

As we enter the holiday season, you probably have your eye on a lot of photo gear, either for yourself or as gifts for photographers in your life. In this episode we break down all the gear that isn'…

Two new weird cameras are hitting the market, so let's talk about them!

Cameras mentioned:

Canon PowerShot ZOOM:

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/binoculars/monocular/p…

Kickstarter campaigns can be contentious, scammy, money grabs. But they can also be wonderful ways for creators to share their art and ideas with the world. We talk about the do's and don'ts for Kick…

Behold the legend of Stuart Semple vs Anish Kapoor. Kick back for story time about the most amazing (and petty) fight in modern art history.

Stuart Semple: http://stuartsemple.com

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How much does sensor size matter? We talk about all different sensor sizes, including micro 4/3, APS-C, and full frame, and talk about the differences between them.

Hosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marl…

In our first news-reaction episode, we discuss an event that happened with a photographer having their photos used without their permission for a 'crass' advertisement. But was it really used without…

Ben is working on setting up a new studio, so we chat about the design layout and the decisions you need to make when you're making a new space.

Hosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes

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Should any photos ever be black and white? What makes it better than color? We talk about the clichés and pitfalls of creating black and white photos.

Hosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes

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The artist you like said/did something bad! What now? Is it okay to continue enjoying their art, or will their work be forever tainted and something you can no longer support? IWe share our experienc…

Ben is back from a big trip to Yellowstone National Park, so we chat about gear, composition tips, and philosophies to get the best landscape shots. 

Hosted by Ben Lucas and Stuart Marlantes

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Do you love technology? It can objectively do amazing things, but it also fails when you most need it. This week, we have a short discussion on why we love and hate technology, and what you can do ab…

This week we discuss some of our favorite stuff! All the best camera gear and accessories. No sponsors, just our personal recommendations.

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