Wil and Dave of Elevendy.com returns with amazing creative tips of rotting pears, maintaining a skin library, and shopping for props like knives and swords. Guest: Wil Wells and Dave Cox of elevendy.com Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte Follow Catherine's new Photography Unfiltered show at Photography-Unfiltered.com. Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here. Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to...

Guide to be in the right place at the right time for landscape photography, tripods, night shots, and more. Links: michaelfrye.comThe Photographer's Guide to Yosemite iOS appThe Photographer's Guide to Yosemite BookMichael Frye WorkshopsMichael Frye Google+Guest: Michael Frye Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here. Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT...

Tips for shooting fireworks, learn how to create your own HDR Vertoramas, and more. Klaus's Shooting Tips Shooting: Practice shooting HDR hand-held – it will extend your photo opportunities immensely!Tone-mapping: Don't go to extremes – moderation is key!Post-processing: Your HDR software takes only the first step–you have to take the remaining nine yourself!Klaus's Sharing Tips Sharing Photos: Of the 5000 shots you brought home from Eiffel tower, share only one – not all 5000!Sharing your...

Shannon has honed her practice over the last 12 years, concentrating on architecture and interior design, producing amazing photos used in many international magazines. Guest: Shannon McGrath Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here. Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast for free at twit.tv/shows/twit-photo. Thanks to CacheFly for providing...

ApertureExpert reviews the 3.3 update, Petra Cross shows how to "stop-motion-ista" style, learn your interests with Prismatic, and more. LINKS Petra Cross WebsiteStopmotionistaSlovakia WeddingPrismaticApertureExpertGuests: Joseph Linaschke, Petra Cross, and Aria Haghighi Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here. Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo...

Miss Aniela is a fine art surrealist photographer and author, who uses surrealism to masterfully portray beauty juxtaposed. LINKS Miss Aniela FlickrTwitter @missanielaFacebook Miss AnielaG+ Miss AnielaMiss Aniela BlogSelf Portrait Photography BookCreative Portrait Photography BookFashion Shoot Experience WorkshopGuest: Natalie Dybisz Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here. Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your...

"I consider myself a Hyper-realist artist. I love to paint. I use the word paint for lack of a better word. My medium is actually light. I have a passion for making things happen on the screen. Finding a new way of doing something and finding a new room in my imagination is what I love about the work." - Bert Monroy LINKS Bert's Times Square workBert appearing on The Screen SaversOrder Bert's printsFashion Flair for Portrait and Wedding PhotographersCatherine's BlogTop Model Release Hosts:...

Catherine and Leo interview the great photographers at the 2012 Nordic Light festival. This episode features Greg Gorman, Robert Pledge, and Mary Ellen Mark. Greg Gorman is an American portrait photographer of Hollywood celebrities. His work has been seen in national magazine features and covers. Robert Pledge founded Contact Press Images in New York and has curated major exhibitions worldwide along with serving on prestigious international juries. Mary Ellen Mark is an American...

Catherine and Leo interview the great photographers at the 2012 Nordic Light festival. This episode features Morten Krogvold, Bruce Davidson, and James Mollison. Morten Krogvold is a Norwegian photographer know for his portraiture. As a photographer, artist, and teacher, he has published numerous books and held exhibitions. Bruce Davidson has been a member of Magnum photo agency since 1958. Known for his photographs of Harlem, New York City, and Civil Rights movement. James Mollison...

Catherine Chalmers studio is full of roaches, praying mantis, mice, and other creepy crawlies. She shows us where nature and culture collide in some disturbing yet stunning photos. Also delve into the life of a leaf cutter ant as seen through Chalmers lipstick camera. Catherine's Favorite Gear Canon 5D MK IICanon 65mm macro lens and macro twin lightsVideo: Sony HD Lipstick CameraLINKS Chalmer's website. catherinechalmers.comGuests: Catherine Chalmers Hosts: Catherine Hall and Leo Laporte ...

Eddie Tapp is a renown Photoshop Hall of Fame and Canon Explorer of Light photographer. As one of the pioneers of digital photography, Eddie made the switch in 1993. Eddie explains the fundamentals of digital photography and what it means to get it right in the camera. As well as giving us must-know tips on post processing. Eddie's Tips 90% of color correction basics.Get the spots out.Soft focus filter.Eddie's Favorite Gear Canon 5D MK IIICanon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L ISLINKS Eddie's website....

Frederick Van Johnson joins us this week with returning guest Derrick Story. We talk about how social media has changed the creative world of photography. And find out how learning everything positive and negative about analog photography helped Frederick become the great photographer he is today. We also hear some stories of Frederick and Derrick from back in the days when they worked together. Frederick's Tips Define (and refine) your goals.Use the right tools. (Facebook, Pinterest,...

Doug Kaye joins us this week and show us his unique perspective into the world of photography. With his analytical eye, he shows us how to be technical as well as creative when practicing photography. Doug's Tips Buy (and sell) used gears.Find and join local photo club.Get into printing your images.LINKS Doug's website. dougkaye.comDoug's twitter. twitter.com/dougkayeGoogle+ Photographers Conference. gpluspc.com Hosts: Sarah Lane and Trey Ratcliff Guest: Doug Kaye Follow Catherine on...

Composite Guru Joel Grimes dazzles us with engaging imagery and a LIVE photoshop demo. Find out why being color blind has served as an asset, the secret to quick and easy compositing, and the importance of striking your subjects face with light. * Bonus: See Joel Streaking!! Joel's Tips Getting your best performance out of you lenses.Choosing the right strobes for freezing action.Photoshop tips:Selection/CutoutAtmospheric light streaksAlways use a tripodLINKS Joel's website....

How to know if you need an agent and tips on selecting the right one for you. Portfolio tips, misconceptions demystified of what an agent brings, and the bottom line of what it costs. We also take a look at Frank's book, Mind Prints, a book of visuals with no imagery. * Bonus: Bruce Eisenberg shares his experience with working with an agent and live in-studio demo for creating soft dramatic lighting. LINKS Frank's book. frankmeo.comFrank's agency site. thephotocloser.comBruce's website....

The master of Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait enlightens us with in-studio demo that rebels against the traditional 3-light setup. Watch Leo get tripped up on Who's Who of Grecco's portfolio and hear behind the scenes stories of images of Hollywood's elite including: Steve Martin, Lucy Liu, and Martin Scorsese. * Bonus: Photoshop Expert Dave Cross shares tips regarding the under-discussed new sick features of Photoshop 6 beta. LINKS Michael Grecco's Twitter @michaelgreccoMichael's...

Is it photography or 3D animation? A common question for creative masterminds, Dave Cox and Wil Wells, of Elevendy. Disregarding the mantra "get it right in camera" this creative production house makes their own rules. Learn the importance of planning, how to hide discreet meaningful messages in your images (including star wars characters), and how to get a client buy-in for off the wall concepts. The dynamic duo will also reveal the process of their Addy winning Sacramento Kings "Defend Your...

A photographer for more than 3 decades, Peter Krogh is an expert in Digital Asset Management and he reveals the importance of correctly archiving your image collection for both amateurs and pros. Gain insights from the master of digital workflow and don't miss the bonus Lightroom demo where Peter walks us through his process while teaching us quick and dirty tricks to make your images pop! LINKS Peter's website: peterkrogh.comPeter's Twitter...

View Sports Illustrated Staff Photographer Bill Frakes's astonishing portfolio as he shares insights on how he often carries & triggers 25+ cameras, how he went from LAW school to one of SI's Top Shooters, and why preparation & storyboarding are key. Winner of the coveted Newspaper Photographer of the Year award his clients include everyone from Nike to Apple and his editorial work has appeared in virtually every major general interest publication in the world. LINKS Bill's website:...

Ever wish that you can just take off and go on a round-the-world tour? That's what Gary Arndt did in March 2007, and he's been to 114 countries and territories, and still counting. The multi-award-winning blogger showcases his photography and journey on his travel blog, Everything Everywhere. Time magazine named his blog one of the top 25 blogs in the world. Taking a break from swimming with whale sharks in Australia and spelunking in Borneo, Gary joins us in the studio and shares stories...

At the Wedding & Portrait Photography International (WPPI) conference 2012 in Las Vegas, Catherine is joined by 8 industry experts and insiders to convene on the controversial subject, "Is Technology a Menace to Photography?" The luminary-studded panel featured renowned photographers such as Pulitzer Prize winner Greg Gibson, celebrity photographer and Help-Portrait creator Jeremy Cowart, reDefine host Tamara Lackey, Fast Track Photographer educator Dane Sanders, legendary wedding...

Trey tells us all about finding your own voice, whose critique is most important, upcoming Lytro photo walk, why mirror-less cameras are the future, and more. LINKS Trey's SiteTrey's TwitterTrey's Google+ Host: Leo Laporte Guest: Trey Ratcliff Follow Catherine on Twitter. You can also check out her blog here. Don't miss a chance to watch or listen to your favorite photographers – download and subscribe to TWiT Photo podcast for free at twit.tv/shows/twit-photo. Thanks to CacheFly...

Jerry Ghionis is recognized as one of top wedding and portrait photographers worldwide. He spills the light on how he creates and captures the emotional scene at a wedding. Not only has Jerry won the WPPI wedding album of the year seven times, he was also name as the 2011 Australian Wedding Photographer of the Year by AIPP. Jerry then shows us how to use available light in a photo shoot with Catherine! LINKS Jerry's websiteJerry's TwitterJerry's FacebookGuest: Jerry Ghionis Hosts:...

It's hard not to want to hate Robby Cavanaugh – fresh out of school, the SoCal boy has already been published in Vogue Italia, won a bunch of awards, and now has another notch in his belt as our first TWiT Photo Guest Quest winner. Yet, Robby's incredibly down-to-earth and just has a natural artistic talent. Joining us live in the studio, the fine art photographer comes clean about Photoshop in his "phantasmagorical" images and achieving artistic excellence with very, very little gear, and...