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Join us as we check back in with photographer Jay Cassario to talk about the current state of the industry. From gear to AI to branding, we’ll get Jay’s thoughts on it all.
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - What's new with Jay
4:17 - Personal work
7:07 - Jay's approach to his unique look
10:47 - Shifts & trends in the industry
14:09 - Color verses Black & White
18:46 - Working with color
22:10 - Using AI for culling photos
29:31 - Storytelling & lighting
38:44 - Reviewing Jay's work
1:01:02 - Closing
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Sony Artisan of Imagery Chris Orwig helps teach you the art of reviewing your photos after a photoshoot to help you quickly identify and select your best work.
0:00 - Intro
2:37 - New gear talk
3:57 - What makes an image a keeper
13:21 - Chris's examples of keepers
27:08 - Building a portfolio
41:55 - Photo review
53:28: - Knowing how you're photographing to kind keepers
56:45 - Over and under exporting
1:01:04 - Being in the right frame of mind while reviewing images
1:09:54 - Teacher and mentor thoughts
1:18:06 - Closing thoughts
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Photographer Tina Sokolovska takes audiences inside the world of creative leadership. She discusses how leadership and trust turn ideas into lasting images. Gain longevity in your career with personal growth and soft skills to grow and manage your clients.
0:00 - Intro - About Tina
3:44 - How photography found her
8:27 - Soft skills & leadership
10:48 - Build & trust
13:37 - Leadership on set
21:13 - Resilience & reinvention
25:34 - From vision to execution
28:52 - Workflow without limits
31:23 - Closing thoughts
32:00 - Q&A
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“Wow, this is your job? I didn't know that was a job! That's amazing. Can I have this job?”
All Photographs © Chelsea Mayer, unless otherwise noted in captions
That offhand epiphany neatly sums up the enviable career path of wildlife, adventure, and travel photographer Chelsea Mayer. From an early start with her mom’s camera to her selection for an Ambassador mentorship, before becoming a partner photographer, with Girls Who Click, all the way through to
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Photographer Russell Graves discusses topics that you generally don't hear much about in photography school anymore.
0:00 - Intro
3:09 - Russell's background
5:07 - Exposure
10:02 - Knowing the fundamentals
21:07 - Calibrate your cameras
28:28 - Being prepared
30:22 - 50mm is how we see
37:09 - Looking for the best angle of light
42:21 - Manual focus is valuable
45:12 - Lenses are the limiting factor
48:30 - Shoot the moon at 200mm
50:58 - Bigger lenses aren't always a better option
54:19 - Depth of field preview
55:56 - Use flash
57:32 -
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The highlight of Sony Kando? Learning from your fellow photographers and videographers. The Matts ask pros, like Chelsea Northrup, Matt "Who Is Matt" Johnson, Dunna Did It, and Sidney Diongzon, for their hot takes on filmmaking and photography.
0:00 - Are You Ready?
0:29 - Flo Ngala, Chris Brockhurst, and Chelsea Northup
2:16 - What’s in the Box
2:54 - Ira Block, Gabriela Gabrielaa, and Matt Johnson
5:05 - Engraving
5:23 - David Zhou, Dimitry Mak, and Samuel Ray
6:55 - Dunna Did It, Michael Hollender, and Sidney Diongzon
8:43 - Kyle Meshna,
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Join Monica Sigmon for her Sony Alpha Female series where she interviews incredible, talented, difference-making female photographers from all genres!
0:00 - Intro
3:02 - How Sony Alpha Female started
6:15 - Growth and community
13:51 - What's next
15:00 - How Michaela got into photography
16:03 - When Sony Alpha started
23:53 - Advice on how to be brave
36:20 - Rapid fire questions
41:43 - Storytelling
46:29 - Story of Michaela
50:39 - Michaela's camera setup
52:16 - Previous guests on Sony Alpha Female Spotlight
58:39 - Words of advice for
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Join Sony Artisan Monica Sigmon to learn how her love for fine art dance photography grew into an artist project that involved her entire community. You’ll learn the tips that made her project a resounding success…all of which can be applied to any genre of photography.
0:00 - Intro
3:58 - The start of the project
5:55 - What's the inspiration?
10:17 - Every project needs a purpose
19:06 - Making a plan
21:12 - Developing your style
23:00 - Image review / Doing something different
31:00 - Promotion / Exhibition
44:32 - The online exhibition
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Join photographer Vail Fucci as she shares how switching genres and using powerful time-saving technology has enabled her to work better and double her income. Learn how with the gear you likely already own to make a profitable pivot.
0:00 - Intro
1:34 - My Pivot vs. Profit Path
9:40 - Why headshots were a good pivot
12:20 - Other genres to consider
14:38 - Must be efficient - work smarter not harder
17:54 - Tremendous time savers
30:30 - Ways to make more money
55:20 - Networking
59:37 - Learn more with Vail
1:01:33 - Q&A
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Every photographer dreams of publishing a book of their photographs. But what exactly does that entail? In today’s show, we’re going to peek behind the scenes of this complex and daunting process in a chat with two complementary figures who’ve spent their respective careers helping to redefine what a photo book can be.
Above Photograph © Rick Smolan
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Sony Artisan of Imagery Scott Robert Lim explains what a global shutter is and, more importantly, what it can do for your photography. Scott shows you practical flash applications for this new technology that will take your image creation to another level.
0:00 - Intro
3:51 - Light basics
12:12 - How to make flash stronger
14:14 - Flash is not controlled by shutter speed
22:15 - Standard flash system
27:10 - Why not to use electronic shutter
31:04 - How global shutter works
32:03 - Flash sync
36:03 - How to make flash stronger while shooting
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When it comes to his iconic street portraits, Jamel Shabazz is all about building relationships and spreading joy. Yet, beyond the rich tapestry created with both the neighbors and strangers, friends and rivals he’s encountered across New York’s five boroughs, Jamel’s most meaningful role might be that of a street teacher, touching the lives of the people in front of his lens and inviting them to mark their place in history.
Above Photograph © Jamel Shabazz
In today’s podcast, we learn from the master while tracing his career path, from early
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When photographing for commercial projects, Sony Artisan of Imagery Chris Orwig reaches for his Sony A7RV, his go-to camera. Join us to learn what makes this the right tool for those professional jobs where failure is not an option and performance is a premium.
0:00 Intro
1:05 What is commercial work?
3:19 Gear to use
7:42 Chris's go-to setup / Sony A7RV
13:40 More of Chris's go-to gear
14:54 Commercial work can be personal too
19:19 What is a commercial photographer?
25:36 How important are the camera features?
34:00 Be comfortable with your
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As we count down the days to BILD Expo 2025, we invite you to join us for a chance to get to know one of this year’s most anticipated speakers, Thandiwe Muriu. From her self-taught beginnings to her current status as one of the industry’s rising contemporary stars, we talk with Thandiwe about her mesmerizing imagery and the cultural wisdom woven into the fabric of her work. Be sure to check out Thandiwe along with the rest of our industry-leading talent at this year’s BILD Expo!
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Join Westcott Top Pro Eli Infante to learn his studio process for creating stunning portraits. Gain behind-the-scenes access and make studio lighting easy for your next shoot.
0:00 - Intro
3:53 - Why use a studio
6:00 - Gear you need for a studio photoshoot
8:48 - Camera settings
17:29 - Lighting terminology
28:35 - Light deconstruction
35:32 - Optical spots & gels
46:41 - Light modifiers
54:29 - Final thoughts
55:44 - Q&A
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