Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Julie Vincent and Jeff Cruz where we talk about some new gear, how we've found inspiration, camera stores, and more. Thank you to Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you...

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer listeners but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! In this episode we talk about the results of upgrading an operating system too early, using off-camera flash, neon signs, plus our first-ever Pop Quiz. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions.   Thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free.   About your...

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Christy Turner and Jeff Sullivan where we talk about new AI elements in Adobe's software, photography mistakes to avoid, and building on the eclipses happening this week and next year. Thank you to Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations We...

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer listeners but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! This is a special episode where we get to talk to an expert on generative AI, and ask as many questions as we can fit in the hour. Listen for some gems from Coco Mao, Co-founder and CEO of  https://openart.ai (not sponsored) Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions. Thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR...

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer listeners but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! This month we have questions about custom presets for Photomatix (our wonderful sponsor), the new iPhone, AI pixel size limits and planning for timelapse. We also attempt to consider if using a camera's sensor is similar to a shutter count. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions. Also thank you to Photomatix, the...

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Levi Sim and Wayne Chasan and they have excellent advice about promoting yourself as a photographer. We then introduce the topic of the 2024 eclipse and discuss our latest adventures in AI. Thank you to Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations ...

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer some of the classic questions but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! These include discussions about JPGs, how we look at RAW files including what's better about them, as well as how we 'deliver' RAW. There is a portrait tip quickfire and even some camera-related conspiracies that are going around with the new movie. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions Also thank...

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Chris Marquardt of Photography Tips from the Top Floor, and new author Peter Dazeley. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it....

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer questions about Fusing in Lightroom, Threads, planning apps (Moon), and a little rant about questions themselves. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free.   About your Hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations,...

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by two photographers who are very accomplished in shooting the aurora borealis, Christy Turner and Shamen Kureshi. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to...

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer questions about night photography, including betas with Artificial Intelligence, new gear and filters. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. About your Hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools...

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we have an open talk about branding experience and ideas since we have Barbara who specializes in that. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. YouTube recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a...

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto welcome back David Deal. This is the kind of discussion that many photographers would like to have with a lawyer. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free.   About your Hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes,...

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Show Notes Nightscaper Photo Conference Storage firm Drobo has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy This is the new TRUST certification from the FAA for recreational flyers  For USA, start at https://faadronezone-access.faa.gov/#/ This is the study guide from the FAA for anyone who...

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto agree and disagree about things like: Pixel Shifting Image Format talk: TIFF vs. DNG (vs. JPG) Auto-leveling tripod: Would we get one? Photofocus.com's Question of the Week Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography.  Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free.   Shownotes Canon Pixel Shift Rumor Pixel Shift Auto-Leveling Tripod...

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. YouTube Recommendations We all learn from the internet these days.  We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners?  Rob’s...

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto stay overtime while we answer questions about: How much do you spend on subscriptions in your business? Any tips on how to get the perfect white balance? Is re-sharing on social media any kind of infringement? Long exposure noise reduction Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography.  Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free.

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we discuss street photography, boudoir photography and Steve's experience in publishing his new book. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Art that isn't photography shownotes: Rob's Youtube Pick, Simon Dentremont  Angela's Youtube Pick, Photowalks TV  Ron's Youtube Pick, Omar Gonzales  Steve's Youtube...

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer these questions: Tripods to consider Should one get a printed portfolio? Do we need more than one camera? What's the biggest mistake we've seen made by photographers? Show notes: Rob's Course: www.robmoroto.com and use coupon code "Photofocus" for 20% off https://youarenotaphotographer.com/   Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on the minds of our panel. This month, our panel talks about using colored light in portrait photography, both strobe and constant, along with the people skills used in our careers. We also touch on how to find ideas for online content to promote our businesses. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Shownotes: Erin's Featured Article...

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer these questions: With inflation being so high, is it the right time to increase prices? Or is it advantageous to keep prices low? Can you explain why the wide lens makes portraits make faces look fat? Hey guys, I listened to your podcast, and you mentioned AI making photos. Do you guys use AI for your work? Specifically, do you use openAI?  Show notes: Rob's Course: www.robmoroto.com and use coupon code "Photofocus" for...

We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on the minds of our panel. This month, we end the year by saying goodbye to the old with, "Grace, Gratitude and Good Riddance." We share what we do when asked to photograph something out of your specialty. Then we end by bringing in the new with some ideas about starting the new year in the photo business. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download...

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto are asking the questions. We've combined listeners' legal questions and are joined by photographer and lawyer David Deal who specializes in copyright law. Join us to learn about some legal terms that photographers should know, and how to start to protect yourself. And it's not just for US photographers. Link to Copyright Office   Send us your questions at: www.photofocus.com/questions or email us at [email protected] ...

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer these questions: Why should anyone update to a new OS or version of PS knowing that they are always full of bugs? What places to you guys recommend for big prints, especially “Gallery Wraps?” I want to give my clients a gift for Christmas but I don’t know if giving away a free shoot will just devalue my product. What should I do?  What is the most underrated or overlooked winter photography tip you can share? Does anyone...