In this episode of the Q&amp;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&amp;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 and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

In this episode of the <a href="https://photofocus.com/tag/qa-show-2/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Q&amp;A Show</a>, <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Pepper</a> and <a href="http://www.robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Moroto</a> 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&amp;A Show at <a href="http://www.photofocus.com/questions" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">photofocus.com/questions</a> Also thank you to <a href="http://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a>, 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 and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>.

Photofocus Q&A Show :: August 3, 2023

Peter Dazeley

Chris Marquardt

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. 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 Recommendation - https://www.youtube.com/@badxstudio Ron’s Recommendation -  When the director is reeeally good at their job Chris's Recommendation - Adam Savage’s Tested  Peter's Recommendation -  Click on BBC  Show notes   Influencer prefers using screenshots to the iPhone selfie camera Peter's Book, 'Monochrome'  Street Photographer Uses AI Face Swap to Hide His Subjects’ Identities Neural radiance fields (NeRF)  Stability AI Boss Admits to Using ‘Billions’ of Images Without Consent  AI will go open source and on-device  About your hosts Peter Dazeley studied photography at Holland Park Comprehensive (now known as the Socialist Eton). He is a meticulous planner and imaginative problem solver and has pioneered many photographic techniques that have become the norm.  His work has won awards from organisations across the world, including the Association of Photographers, the Royal Photographic Society in the UK, EPICA in France, Applied Arts Magazine in Canada, Graphis Inc. in the USA. Chris Marquardt is a seasoned podcaster, accomplished photographer, and acclaimed author. His podcasts delve into a range of topics from the nuances of photography to the future of creativity, inspiring listeners to explore their own artistic journeys. His photo tours and workshops offer hands-on experiences, guiding enthusiasts to capture stunning visuals and develop their skills. As an author, his insightful books on photography and film, available in four languages, provide deep dives into these fascinating subjects. Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

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 <a href="https://chrismarquardt.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Marquardt</a> of Photography Tips from the Top Floor, and new author <a href="https://www.peterdazeley.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Dazeley</a>. Thank you <a href="https://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a> 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. 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? <ul> <li>Rob’s Recommendation - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@badxstudio" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@badxstudio</a></li> <li>Ron’s Recommendation -  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItbCLh4Auoo&amp;t=7s" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">When the director is reeeally good at their job</a></li> <li>Chris's Recommendation - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/testedcom" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adam Savage’s Tested</a> </li> <li>Peter's Recommendation -  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/BBCClick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click on BBC</a></li> </ul> Show notes <ul> <li><a href="https://petapixel.com/2023/06/30/influencer-says-screenshotting-is-better-than-iphone-camera-for-taking-selfies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Influencer prefers using screenshots to the iPhone selfie camera</a></li> <li>Peter's Book, <a href="https://trope.com/products/monochrome" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Monochrome'</a></li> <li><a href="https://petapixel.com/2023/05/25/street-photographer-uses-ai-face-swap-to-hide-his-subjects-identites/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Street Photographer Uses AI Face Swap to Hide His Subjects’ Identities</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.techtarget.com/searchenterpriseai/definition/neural-radiance-fields-NeRF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neural radiance fields (NeRF)</a></li> <li><a href="https://petapixel.com/2023/07/13/stability-ai-boss-admits-to-using-billions-of-images-without-consent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Stability AI Boss Admits to Using ‘Billions’ of Images Without Consent</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.semianalysis.com/p/google-we-have-no-moat-and-neither" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> AI will go open source and on-device</a></li> </ul> About your hosts Peter Dazeley studied photography at Holland Park Comprehensive (now known as the Socialist Eton). He is a meticulous planner and imaginative problem solver and has pioneered many photographic techniques that have become the norm.  His work has won awards from organisations across the world, including the Association of Photographers, the Royal Photographic Society in the UK, EPICA in France, Applied Arts Magazine in Canada, Graphis Inc. in the USA. Chris Marquardt is a seasoned podcaster, accomplished photographer, and acclaimed author. His podcasts delve into a range of topics from the nuances of photography to the future of creativity, inspiring listeners to explore their own artistic journeys. His <a href="https://discoverthetopfloor.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">photo tours and workshops</a> offer hands-on experiences, guiding enthusiasts to capture stunning visuals and develop their skills. As an author, his insightful books on photography and film, available in four languages, provide deep dives into these fascinating subjects. Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>.

Roundtable: "Machine's Genes" with Peter Dazeley and Chris Marquardt

In this episode of the Q&amp;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&amp;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 and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

In this episode of the <a href="https://photofocus.com/tag/qa-show-2/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Q&amp;A Show</a>, <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Pepper</a> and <a href="http://www.robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Moroto</a> answer questions about Fusing in Lightroom, Threads, planning apps (Moon), and a little rant about questions themselves. Send us your questions for the Q&amp;A Show at <a href="http://www.photofocus.com/questions" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">photofocus.com/questions</a> Also thank you to <a href="http://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a>, 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 and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>.

Photofocus Q&A Show :: July 9, 2023

Christy Turner

Shamon Kureshi

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 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 Recommendation - Banff Sunshine Village Ron’s Recommendation - The Why Files Christy's Recommendation - Monika Deviat Photography Shamen's Recommendation - Astro Backyard  Shownotes  Map from Alberta Aurora Chasers Aurora Forcasting App (iOS)  About your hosts Christy Turner is a Digital Artist, Writer and Content Creator helping to tell the world's beautiful story one image at a time. Astro, events, people and places. Christy is a world traveler to over 75 countries, completed a commission in Bordeaux, France in 2018 for Biodynamic Wine Harvest at Chateau Pontet-Canet, and photographed a South African wedding last winter. Most recent photo projects include an upcoming photo story about taking in 6 different Ukrainian refugees in the past year, and the ways their stories and bravery have inspired Christy. Ms Turner recently completed a certificate from U of Calgary in Integrated Digital Media and is working on a photo book of Alberta. Shamon Kureshi is a night photographer from Calgary Canada.  His dad was a photography teacher near Standoff Alberta, and sparked an early interest in astronomical images that has remained to this day.  He views aurora chasing as a much needed therapeutic process, especially when he gets lucky and comes home with a great image! Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

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, <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA4cFT" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Christy Turner</a> and <a href="https://hopestreet.ca/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Shamen Kureshi</a>. Thank you <a href="https://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a> 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. 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? <ul> <li>Rob’s Recommendation - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OEorr2qgYA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Banff Sunshine Village</a></li> <li>Ron’s Recommendation - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/TheWhyFiles" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Why Files</a></li> <li>Christy's Recommendation - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MonikaDeviatPhotography" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Monika Deviat Photography</a></li> <li>Shamen's Recommendation - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AstroBackyard/videos" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Astro Backyard</a></li> </ul> Shownotes <ul> <li>Map from <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?fbclid=IwAR0EvebW22nOp7wOetSoa8l3do30BWIIh3QVRhzPxkI6DSFOCqwZ5CR3BwI&amp;mid=1TXX_R8ziThqCjyyoIt6lqGQZ2Pc&amp;ll=50.83133118445939%2C-115.16455153086387&amp;z=8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Alberta Aurora Chasers</a></li> <li><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-aurora-forecast/id1073082439?l" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Aurora Forcasting App</a> (iOS)</li> </ul> About your hosts Christy Turner is a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aurorachaseryyc/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Digital Artist</a>, Writer and <a href="https://www.Auroramedia.pro" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Content Creator</a> helping to tell the world's beautiful story one image at a time. Astro, events, people and places. Christy is a world traveler to over 75 countries, completed a commission in Bordeaux, France in 2018 for Biodynamic Wine Harvest at Chateau Pontet-Canet, and photographed a South African wedding last winter. Most recent photo projects include an upcoming photo story about taking in 6 different Ukrainian refugees in the past year, and the ways their stories and bravery have inspired Christy. Ms Turner recently completed a certificate from U of Calgary in Integrated Digital Media and is working on a photo book of Alberta. Shamon Kureshi is a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shamonkureshi/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">night photographer</a> from Calgary Canada.  His dad was a photography teacher near Standoff Alberta, and sparked an early interest in astronomical images that has remained to this day.  He views aurora chasing as a much needed therapeutic process, especially when he gets lucky and comes home with a great image! Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>.

Roundtable: "Excited Particles" with Christy Turner and Shamon Kureshi

In this episode of the Q&amp;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&amp;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 and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

In this episode of the <a href="https://photofocus.com/tag/qa-show-2/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Q&amp;A Show</a>, <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Pepper</a> and <a href="http://www.robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Moroto</a> answer questions about night photography, including betas with Artificial Intelligence, new gear and filters. Send us your questions for the Q&amp;A Show at <a href="http://www.photofocus.com/questions" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">photofocus.com/questions</a> Also thank you to <a href="http://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a>, 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 and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>.

Photofocus Q&A Show:: June 1st, 2023

Barbara Dobbyn

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 great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners?   Rob’s Recommendation - PiXimperfect Ron’s Recommendation - Screencrush Barbara's Recommendation - Scott Kelby  About your hosts Barbara Dobbyn is the owner of Barbara Anne Photography in Nanaimo, located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. She has been studying portrait photography since 2010 and gave up her corporate career in 2020 to pursue her passion for the transformative nature of portrait photography full-time. She firmly believes in lifelong learning to Master her craft and has been a student of The Portrait Masters since 2017 attaining the coveted status of Accredited Associate Photographer last year. The root of her personal philosophy is the deep belief that portraits are not a one size fits all process. Each person who honors her by stepping in front of her lens deserves to exist in portraits that tell their own unique stories. In May 2023 she was awarded the Nanaimo Best Business Award for Creative Services, recognizing her commitment to excellence in business development and her passion for client service excellence.  https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraAnnePhotography https://www.instagram.com/barbaraannephotography  Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

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 <a href="https://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a> 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?  <ul> <li>Rob’s Recommendation - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PiXimperfect" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">PiXimperfect</a></li> <li>Ron’s Recommendation - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/screencrush" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Screencrush</a></li> <li>Barbara's Recommendation - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/scottkelby" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Kelby</a></li> </ul> About your hosts Barbara Dobbyn is the owner of <a href="https://barbaraanne.ca" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Barbara Anne Photography</a> in Nanaimo, located on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. She has been studying portrait photography since 2010 and gave up her corporate career in 2020 to pursue her passion for the transformative nature of portrait photography full-time. She firmly believes in lifelong learning to Master her craft and has been a student of The Portrait Masters since 2017 attaining the coveted status of Accredited Associate Photographer last year. The root of her personal philosophy is the deep belief that portraits are not a one size fits all process. Each person who honors her by stepping in front of her lens deserves to exist in portraits that tell their own unique stories. In May 2023 she was awarded the Nanaimo Best Business Award for Creative Services, recognizing her commitment to excellence in business development and her passion for client service excellence. <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraAnnePhotography" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraAnnePhotography</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/barbaraannephotography" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/barbaraannephotography</a></li> </ul> Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>.

Roundtable: "Branding Canadians" with Barbara Dobbyn

David Deal

In this episode of the Q&amp;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&amp;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 and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

In this episode of the <a href="https://photofocus.com/tag/qa-show-2/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Q&amp;A Show</a>, <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Pepper</a> and <a href="http://www.robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Moroto</a> welcome back <a href="https://www.daviddeal.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">David Deal</a>. This is the kind of discussion that many photographers would like to have with a lawyer. Send us your questions for the Q&amp;A Show at <a href="http://www.photofocus.com/questions" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">photofocus.com/questions</a> Also thank you to <a href="http://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a>, 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 and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>.

Photofocus Q&A Show:: David Deal Returns

Dave Wilson

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 wants to use their drone commercially. Beware, it’s 7 years old and some topics are out of date (night flying and operations over people, for example).  PrepWare Remote Pilot app - example test questions  This covers how to get a license and what you need to know in Canada to fly drones  Other regions:  UK  EU     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 Recommendation  Ron’s Recommendation Drew  Dave  About your hosts Dave Wilson Dave Wilson is a professional software engineer, occasionally-professional photographer, and recent drone convert.  http://www.davewilsonphotography.com http://portfolio.davewilsonphotography.com  Instagram/Vero/Flickr: davewilsonphotography  Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong, Broker, Armstrong, Flinders &amp; Associates Realtors PLLC ABR, GRI, CRS, CSP, ePro, CLHMS, SFR #1 Resale Real Estate Team Countywide 2000-NOW   www.UtahRealEstate.net www.drewarmstrong.com  Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. Thank you <a href="https://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a> for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Show Notes <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nightscaper.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nightscaper Photo Conference</a></li> <li><a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/07/06/storage-firm-drobo-has-filed-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Storage firm Drobo has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.faa.gov/uas/recreational_flyers/knowledge_test_updates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> This is the new TRUST certification from the FAA for recreational flyers</a></li> <ul> <li> For USA, start at <a href="https://faadronezone-access.faa.gov/#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://faadronezone-access.faa.gov/#/</a></li> <li>This is the <a href="https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/media/remote_pilot_study_guide.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> study guide from the FAA for anyone who wants to use their drone commercially</a>. Beware, it’s 7 years old and some topics are out of date (night flying and operations over people, for example).</li> <li><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/prepware-remote-pilot/id1135991142%20or%20https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asa2fly.prepware.remote&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US&amp;pli=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> PrepWare Remote Pilot app</a> - example test questions</li> <li><a href="https://tc.canada.ca/en/aviation/publications/knowledge-requirements-pilots-remotely-piloted-aircraft-systems-250-g-including-25-kg-operating-within-visual-line-sight-vlos-tp-15263" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> This covers how to get a license and what you need to know in Canada to fly drones</a> </li> <li>Other regions:</li> <ul> <li><a href="https://register-drones.caa.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UK</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/domains/civil-drones/drones-regulatory-framework-background/open-category-civil-drones" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> EU</a> </li> </ul> </ul> </ul> 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?  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PhotoshopTrainingChannel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rob’s Recommendation</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/phlearn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ron’s Recommendation</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MattsOffRoadRecovery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drew</a> </li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/6_ucCKFJUCU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave</a></li> </ul> About your hosts Dave Wilson Dave Wilson is a professional software engineer, occasionally-professional photographer, and recent drone convert. <ul> <li><a href="http://www.davewilsonphotography.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.davewilsonphotography.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://portfolio.davewilsonphotography.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://portfolio.davewilsonphotography.com</a> </li> <li>Instagram/Vero/Flickr: davewilsonphotography</li> </ul> Drew Armstrong Drew Armstrong, Broker, Armstrong, Flinders &amp; Associates Realtors PLLC ABR, GRI, CRS, CSP, ePro, CLHMS, SFR #1 Resale Real Estate Team Countywide 2000-NOW  <ul> <li><a href="http://www.utahrealestate.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.UtahRealEstate.net</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.drewarmstrong.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.drewarmstrong.com</a></li> </ul> Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>.

Roundtable: "Droning On" with Dave Wilson and Drew Armstrong

In this episode of the Q&amp;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&amp;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 Rob's Course: www.robmoroto.com and use coupon code "Photofocus" for 20% off    About your Hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

In this episode of the <a href="https://photofocus.com/tag/qa-show-2/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Q&amp;A Show</a>, <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Pepper</a> and <a href="http://www.robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Moroto</a> agree and disagree about things like: <ul> <li>Pixel Shifting</li> <li>Image Format talk: TIFF vs. DNG (vs. JPG)</li> <li>Auto-leveling tripod: Would we get one?</li> <li><a href="http://Photofocus.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photofocus.com</a>'s Question of the Week</li> </ul> Send us your questions for the Q&amp;A Show at <a href="http://www.photofocus.com/questions" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">photofocus.com/questions</a> Also thank you to <a href="http://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a>, the leader in HDR photography.  Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. Shownotes <ul> <li><a href="https://photorumors.com/2023/03/25/leaked-online-canon-r5-will-get-a-new-ibis-high-resolution-to-create-400mp-image/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Canon Pixel Shift Rumor</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel_shift" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pixel Shift</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/benropolaris/benro-theta?ref=7q45al&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEPnL-WaGo0wtjwBYz9fFXzZfdFYKzl-RoVwBQXzLg4DIJt9zjhlksBoCco8QAvD_BwE" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Auto-Leveling Tripod</a></li> <li>Rob's Course: <a href="http://www.robmoroto.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.robmoroto.com</a> and use coupon code "Photofocus" for 20% off</li> </ul> About your Hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>.

Photofocus Q&A Show:: April 6th, 2023

Joel Klassen

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 Recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/@damiencooper Ron’s Recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/@HeresyFinancial Joel’s Recommendation: https://www.youtube.com/@thefutur About your hosts Joel Klassen is an architectural and interior design photographer residing in Calgary, working across Canada and North America. His reputation is built on his ability to create images that elicit an emotional response, and the belief that each interaction should be professional and delightful. Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. Thank you <a href="https://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a> 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 Recommendation: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@damiencooper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@damiencooper</a> Ron’s Recommendation: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HeresyFinancial" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@HeresyFinancial</a> Joel’s Recommendation: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thefutur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@thefutur</a> About your hosts Joel Klassen is an <a href="https://klassenphotos.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">architectural and interior design photographer</a> residing in Calgary, working across Canada and North America. His reputation is built on his ability to create images that elicit an emotional response, and the belief that each interaction should be professional and delightful. Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>.

Roundtable: "French Pivot" with Joel Klassen

Some of the most respected business owners and artists in photography are our guests. We are creating building blocks to help you develop a stronger foundation for your business and marketing skillsets, and sometimes even for your life! Join us each Thursday for a podcast that explores photography at its core!The "Mind Your Own Business" podcast is a collaborative effort between Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Join Skip Cohen and Chamira Young as they talk with a leader in imaging who shares ideas that will help you become a stronger more well-rounded business owner and artist.The "Photofocus Roundtable" podcast, hosted by Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto as they dive into a specific topic for photographers.Finally, the Photofocus "Q&amp;A Show" seeks to answer your burning photography questions. Be sure to ask your questions at https://photofocus.com/questions/Stay tuned to Photofocus.com for help with all your photography questions, inspiration, how-to’s along with lots more great podcasts. Thank you for listening.

In this episode of the Q&amp;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&amp;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.

In this episode of the <a href="https://photofocus.com/tag/qa-show-2/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Q&amp;A Show</a>, <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Pepper</a> and <a href="http://www.robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Moroto</a> stay overtime while we answer questions about: <ul> <li>How much do you spend on subscriptions in your business?</li> <li>Any tips on how to get the perfect white balance?</li> <li>Is re-sharing on social media any kind of infringement?</li> <li>Long exposure noise reduction</li> </ul> Send us your questions for the Q&amp;A Show at <a href="http://www.photofocus.com/questions" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">photofocus.com/questions</a> Also thank you to <a href="http://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a>, the leader in HDR photography.  Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free.

Photofocus Q&A Show:: March 9th, 2023

Angela Andrieux

Steve Rolfe

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 Pick, Michael Sasser  www.robmoroto.com (Real Estate Photography Course - Coupon Code: PHOTOFOCUS)  Street photography article by Angela  About your hosts Angela Andrieux is a Southern California-based fine art photographer and photography coach who loves helping others organize, edit, and protect their photos. With more than 15 years in the photography industry, Angela has become known for helping people understand complicated, and often confusing technology. As a photography coach, Angela helps people learn how to use technology to stay organized, protect their media libraries, and share their unique style through creative photo editing. You can follow her on her website or Instagram. Steve Rolfe is a professional photographer based in the UK, covering street, creative, commercial and boudoir photography since 2014. Steve recently published a new book called Small World available here. Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

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 <a href="https://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a> for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Art that isn't photography shownotes: <ul> <li>Rob's Youtube Pick, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@simon_dentremont" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simon Dentremont</a> </li> <li>Angela's Youtube Pick, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PhotowalksTV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photowalks TV</a> </li> <li>Ron's Youtube Pick, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ogonzilla" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Omar Gonzales</a> </li> <li>Steve's Youtube Pick, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelSasser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Sasser</a> </li> <li><a href="http://www.robmoroto.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.robmoroto.com</a> (Real Estate Photography Course - Coupon Code: PHOTOFOCUS)</li> <li><a href="https://photofocus.com/photography/street-photography-color-or-black-and-white/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Street photography article by Angela</a></li> </ul> About your hosts Angela Andrieux is a Southern California-based fine art photographer and photography coach who loves helping others organize, edit, and protect their photos. With more than 15 years in the photography industry, Angela has become known for helping people understand complicated, and often confusing technology. As a photography coach, Angela helps people learn how to use technology to stay organized, protect their media libraries, and share their unique style through creative photo editing. You can follow her on her <a href="https://www.angelaandrieux.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/angandrieux" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Steve Rolfe is a professional <a href="https://www.steverolfephotography.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">photographer</a> based in the UK, covering street, creative, commercial and boudoir photography since 2014. Steve recently published a new book called Small World <a href="https://a.co/d/brhEb21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">available here</a>. Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>.

Roundtable: "Doodoir" with Angela Andrieux and Steve Rolfe

In this episode of the Q&amp;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!

In this episode of the <a href="https://photofocus.com/tag/qa-show-2/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Q&amp;A Show</a>, <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Pepper</a> and <a href="http://www.robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Moroto</a> answer these questions: <ul> <li>Tripods to consider</li> <li>Should one get a printed portfolio?</li> <li>Do we need more than one camera?</li> <li>What's the biggest mistake we've seen made by photographers?</li> </ul> Show notes: <ul> <li>Rob's Course: <a href="http://www.robmoroto.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.robmoroto.com</a> and use coupon code "Photofocus" for 20% off</li> <li><a href="https://youarenotaphotographer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youarenotaphotographer.com/</a></li> </ul> Also thank you to <a href="http://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a>, the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!

Photofocus Q&A Show:: February 9th, 2023

Erin Holmstead

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 ALL of Erin's Articles Rob's Youtube Pick, Premier Gal: https://www.youtube.com/@PremiereGal Erin's Youtube Pick, Lindsay Adler: https://www.youtube.com/@lindsayadlerphoto Ron's Youtube Pick, Adorama TV: https://www.youtube.com/@Adorama www.robmoroto.com (Real Estate Photography Course - Coupon Code: PHOTOFOCUS)  About your hosts Erin Holmstead is a beauty and commercial portrait photographer, and is crazy about a creative self portrait. Erin has had the privilege of working with national brands like Paul Mitchel. She runs a local photo club with over 1,000 members, and has written educational articles for Photofocus for the last 5 years.  Here find her website and Instagram. Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

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 <a href="https://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a> for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Shownotes: <ul> <li><a href="https://photofocus.com/photography/using-color-effectively-in-portrait-photography/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Erin's Featured Article</a></li> <li><a href="https://photofocus.com/author/erinholmstead/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ALL of Erin's Articles</a></li> <li>Rob's Youtube Pick, Premier Gal: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PremiereGal" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@PremiereGal</a></li> <li>Erin's Youtube Pick, Lindsay Adler: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@lindsayadlerphoto" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@lindsayadlerphoto</a></li> <li>Ron's Youtube Pick, Adorama TV: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Adorama" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@Adorama</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.robmoroto.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.robmoroto.com</a> (Real Estate Photography Course - Coupon Code: PHOTOFOCUS)</li> </ul> About your hosts Erin Holmstead is a beauty and commercial portrait photographer, and is crazy about a creative self portrait. Erin has had the privilege of working with national brands like Paul Mitchel. She runs a local photo club with over 1,000 members, and has written educational articles for Photofocus for the last 5 years.  Here find her <a href="http://www.Erinholmstead.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/erinholmstead" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>.

Roundtable: "Right in Camera" with Erin Holmstead

In this episode of the Q&amp;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 20% off https://runwayml.com  Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Tamron. Check out the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. This compact, lightweight zoom's fast autofocus and close object distance lets you get the shots you need, whether you're shooting wide or at a standard range. Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!

In this episode of the <a href="https://photofocus.com/tag/qa-show-2/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Q&amp;A Show</a>, <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Pepper</a> and <a href="http://www.robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Moroto</a> answer these questions: <ul> <li>With inflation being so high, is it the right time to increase prices? Or is it advantageous to keep prices low?</li> <li>Can you explain why the wide lens makes portraits make faces look fat?</li> <li>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? </li> </ul> Show notes: <ul> <li>Rob's Course: <a href="http://www.robmoroto.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.robmoroto.com</a> and use coupon code "Photofocus" for 20% off</li> <li><a href="https://runwayml.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://runwayml.com</a></li> </ul> Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, <a href="http://www.tamron-usa.com/?utm_campaign=2022&amp;utm_medium=LINK&amp;utm_source=PHOTOFOCUS-Q&amp;A&amp;utm_content=LOGO&amp;utm_term=LINK" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tamron</a>. Check out the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. This compact, lightweight zoom's fast autofocus and close object distance lets you get the shots you need, whether you're shooting wide or at a standard range. Also thank you to <a href="http://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a>, the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!

Photofocus Q&A Show:: January 19th, 2023

Wayne Chasan

Richard Raul

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 and try for free. Art that isn't Photography Shownotes:  Wayne's Sci-Fi film from the 70s Spotify Album by Wayne The Youtuber of which Ron's Household is a fan. This one and Haiku the Husky are favorites.  About your hosts Wayne Chasan is an American living in Spain for decades and creating stunning commercial work, check out his print shop site here. Richard Raul Guarneros is a product of 30 + years in the offset printing industry, 25 as a print shop owner where quality control was vital to the final product. Check out his work and his workshops on this website. Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

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 <a href="https://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a> for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Art that isn't Photography Shownotes: <ul> <li>Wayne's <a href="https://youtu.be/z-YMZuyoPDc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sci-Fi film</a> from the 70s</li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1Ti9s9JZsOqU1VHDAZdUF4?si=bVlw4ysTTFqSgLFaPpGYrA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify Album</a> by Wayne</li> <li>The Youtuber of which Ron's Household is a fan. <a href="https://youtu.be/OWcf7RN7mdQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">This one</a> and Haiku the Husky are favorites.</li> </ul> About your hosts Wayne Chasan is an American living in Spain for decades and creating stunning commercial work, check out his <a href="http://www.waynechasan.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">print shop site here.</a> Richard Raul Guarneros is a product of 30 + years in the offset printing industry, 25 as a print shop owner where quality control was vital to the final product. Check out his work and his workshops on this <a href="https://www.richardraul.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>.

Roundtable: "Seasoning the Pitch" with Wayne Chasan and Richard Raul

In this episode of the Q&amp;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 questions@photofocus.com   Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Tamron. Check out the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. This compact, lightweight zoom's fast autofocus and close object distance lets you get the shots you need, whether you're shooting wide or at a standard range. Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!

In this episode of the Q&amp;A Show, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rpepper/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Pepper</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robmoroto" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Moroto</a> are asking the questions. We've combined listeners' legal questions and are joined by photographer and lawyer <a href="http://www.daviddeal.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">David Deal</a> 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. <a href="https://www.copyright.gov/registration/photographs/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Link to Copyright Office</a> Send us your questions at: <a href="http://www.photofocus.com/questions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.photofocus.com/questions</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:questions@photofocus.com">questions@photofocus.com</a> Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: <a href="https://tamron-usa.com/product/lenses/a071.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tamron</a>. Check out the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. This compact, lightweight zoom's fast autofocus and close object distance lets you get the shots you need, whether you're shooting wide or at a standard range. <a href="http://www.hdrsoft.com/download.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a>, the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!

Photofocus Q&A Show :: December 15, 2022

In this episode of the Q&amp;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 actually use f/22?  Send us your questions at: www.photofocus.com/questions or email us at questions@photofocus.com   Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Tamron. Check out the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. This compact, lightweight zoom's fast autofocus and close object distance lets you get the shots you need, whether you're shooting wide or at a standard range. Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!

In this episode of the Q&amp;A Show, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rpepper/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ron Pepper</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/robmoroto" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Moroto</a> answer these questions: <ul> <li>Why should anyone update to a new OS or version of PS knowing that they are always full of bugs?</li> <li>What places to you guys recommend for big prints, especially “Gallery Wraps?”</li> <li>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? </li> <li>What is the most underrated or overlooked winter photography tip you can share?</li> <li>Does anyone actually use f/22?</li> </ul> Send us your questions at: <a href="http://www.photofocus.com/questions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.photofocus.com/questions</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:questions@photofocus.com">questions@photofocus.com</a> Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: <a href="https://tamron-usa.com/product/lenses/a071.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tamron</a>. Check out the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. This compact, lightweight zoom's fast autofocus and close object distance lets you get the shots you need, whether you're shooting wide or at a standard range. <a href="http://www.hdrsoft.com/download.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a>, the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!

Photofocus Q&A Show :: December 8, 2022

Levi Sim

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 talk about a daylight robbery of a photographer, about how some consider crimes against drones, and then switch to some holiday tips. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Joining us is Photofocus author Levi Sim. We were inspired by his article about holiday get-togethers and how to avoid strife created by getting a photo just right. The panel's take on the subjects can sometimes be outside the box, sharing what it's like to be a photographer from their distinct paths. Levi Sim is passionate about making photographs and helping others make their pictures better, too. He has his dream job as a photographer for Utah State University, and makes portraits for editorial and commercial use, product shots, action pictures, and landscapes in one of the most beautiful places in the world. You can see more of his work on Instagram. Shownotes:  San Francisco Robbery Drone Rules video on 51drones  About your hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

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 talk about a daylight robbery of a photographer, about how some consider crimes against drones, and then switch to some holiday tips. Thank you <a href="https://www.hdrsoft.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a> for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Joining us is Photofocus author Levi Sim. We were inspired by <a href="https://photofocus.com/photography/portrait-tips-how-to-ruin-thanksgiving-in-three-easy-steps/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">his article about holiday get-togethers</a> and how to avoid strife created by getting a photo just right. The panel's take on the subjects can sometimes be outside the box, sharing what it's like to be a photographer from their distinct paths. Levi Sim is passionate about making photographs and helping others make their pictures better, too. He has his dream job as a photographer for Utah State University, and makes portraits for editorial and commercial use, product shots, action pictures, and landscapes in one of the most beautiful places in the world. You can see more of his work on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/photolevi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Shownotes: <ul> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/8dR8Sh-ysbo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">San Francisco Robbery</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/T4fytHIvn5c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drone Rules video on 51drones</a></li> </ul> About your hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>.

Roundtable: "Crime & Cameras" with Levi Sim

Bryan Esler

Michael Ryno

We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics to get your photography moving. This month, Photofocus author Michael Ryno joins your hosts Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto, with guest co-host Bryan Esler. In this episode our panel talks about the updates announced at Adobe MAX, Bryan's focus on event photography, Infrared imaging and more on fall photos. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Do you have questions for our Q&amp;A show? Go ahead and send text or audio questions to us here: photofocus.com/questions or email us at questions@photofocus.com. Shownote links from the talk:  Michael's Featured Infrared article Youtube Infrared Presentation Michael's New Fall Article Foliage Map article with links  Links to several articles about autumn photos:   Six photo accessories you need for your fall photo adventure  The top mirrorless macro lenses to help you capture the wonders of fall  Capturing early fall colors with a super telephoto  Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca. Bryan Esler is a photographer specializing in capturing corporate events, food/drink and advertising imagery. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, he has worked with clients such as CNBC, Michigan State University, ArtPrize, Grand Rapids Magazine and more. His work has also been featured by Delta Airlines, The New York Times, Politico, NBC, Microsoft and Pure Michigan. Michael Ryno is a certified professional photographer based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Michael enjoys landscape, wildlife and nature photography and always brings his standard Nikon Z7 II camera and infrared converted Nikon Z5 cameras with him during travel and hiking adventures. He is often accompanied by his wonderful wife Lori and his German Shepherd. Michael is actively involved with multiple camera clubs and is currently the President of Professional Photographers of Colorado and was President of Lone Tree Photography Club during 2020 and 2021.

We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics to get your photography moving. This month, Photofocus author <a href="http://www.michaelrynophotography.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Ryno</a> joins your hosts Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto, with guest co-host <a href="http://www.bryanesler.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bryan Esler</a>. In this episode our panel talks about the updates announced at Adobe MAX, Bryan's focus on event photography, Infrared imaging and more on fall photos. Thank you <a href="https://www.hdrsoft.com/download/photomatix-pro.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photomatix</a> for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Do you have questions for our Q&amp;A show? Go ahead and send text or audio questions to us here: <a href="http://www.photofocus.com/questions" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">photofocus.com/questions</a> or email us at <a href="mailto:questions@photofocus.com">questions@photofocus.com</a>. Shownote links from the talk: <ul> <li>Michael's Featured Infrared <a href="https://photofocus.com/photography/how-to-get-started-with-infrared-photography/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">article</a></li> <li>Youtube Infrared <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2o-ZL7ms7J4&amp;t=16s" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Presentation</a></li> <li>Michael's <a href="https://photofocus.com/photography/prepping-for-a-fall-color-adventure/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">New Fall Article</a></li> <li><a href="https://photofocus.com/found/be-ready-for-fall-landscapes-with-this-fall-foliage-prediction-map/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Foliage Map</a> article with links</li> </ul> Links to several articles about autumn photos: <ul> <li><a href="https://photofocus.com/photography/seven-photo-accessories-you-need-for-your-next-outdoor-adventure/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Six photo accessories you need for your fall photo adventure</a></li> <li><a href="https://photofocus.com/photography/the-top-mirrorless-macro-lenses-to-help-you-capture-the-wonders-of-spring/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The top mirrorless macro lenses to help you capture the wonders of fall</a></li> <li><a href="https://photofocus.com/photography/capturing-early-fall-colors-with-a-super-telephoto/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Capturing early fall colors with a super telephoto</a></li> </ul> Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his <a href="https://ronpepper.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or <a href="https://instagram.com/rpepper" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his <a href="https://robmoroto.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> or at <a href="https://calgaryphotos.ca/teammate/Rob+Moroto/1" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CalgaryPhotos.ca</a>. <a href="http://www.bryanesler.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bryan Esler</a> is a <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bryanesler" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">photographer</a> specializing in capturing corporate events, food/drink and advertising imagery. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, he has worked with clients such as CNBC, Michigan State University, ArtPrize, Grand Rapids Magazine and more. His work has also been featured by Delta Airlines, The New York Times, Politico, NBC, Microsoft and Pure Michigan. <a href="http://www.michaelrynophotography.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Ryno</a> is a certified professional <a href="http://www.instagram.com/mnryno" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">photographer</a> based in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Michael enjoys landscape, wildlife and nature photography and always brings his standard Nikon Z7 II camera and infrared converted Nikon Z5 cameras with him during travel and hiking adventures. He is often accompanied by his wonderful wife Lori and his German Shepherd. Michael is actively involved with multiple camera clubs and is currently the President of Professional Photographers of Colorado and was President of Lone Tree Photography Club during 2020 and 2021.

Roundtable: "Vaya Con Dios Bryan!" with Bryan Esler and Michael Ryno

I haven’t listened to it yet.

I make time for the mirrorless podcast.  Lots of content and a reasonably concise package.

The Mirrorless can't be missed

Some of the most respected business owners and artists in photography are our guests. We are creating building blocks to help you develop a stronger foundation for your business and marketing skillsets, and sometimes even for your life! Join us each Thursday for a podcast that explores photography at its core! The "Mind Your Own Business" podcast is a collaborative effort between Photofocus and Skip Cohen University. Join Skip Cohen and Chamira Young as they talk with a leader in imaging who shares ideas that will help you become a stronger more well-rounded business owner and artist. The "Photofocus Roundtable" podcast, hosted by Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto as they dive into a specific topic for photographers. Finally, the Photofocus "Q&amp;A Show" seeks to answer your burning photography questions. Be sure to ask your questions at <a href="https://photofocus.com/questions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://photofocus.com/questions/</a> Stay tuned to <a href="http://Photofocus.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photofocus.com</a> for help with all your photography questions, inspiration, how-to’s along with lots more great podcasts. Thank you for listening.

Photofocus Podcast

Jennifer Maring

Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level!    Check out the Platypod.com blog for creative ideas you can do at home! Today, we chat with photographers and creative artists Charles and Jennifer Maring! They share their journey, and how we can all grow as creative artists when we step outside of our comfort zone. In particular, we cover:  Their background and how they got started The things they've done to change the focus of their business How they have become diverse outside of photography How they come up with ideas How Together in Style came about The challenges they face What they're doing during the pandemic How they foster creativity during this time Tips to grow outside of your comfort zone Their dynamic as a couple getting through the pandemic Advice for photographers starting out  They can be found at:  MaringVisuals.com TogetherinStyle.com Together in Style - on Youtube    Be sure to let us know if you have any thoughts or questions in the comments section. We do our best to answer all questions in a timely manner. You can be the next guest on our podcast Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to skip@mei500.com or chamira@photofocus.com, with the subject line BEYOND TECHNIQUE IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to share this episode with your friends. You can also listen on iTunes; we’d love it if you could post a review!

Welcome to Beyond Technique, the podcast that empowers photographers to bring their businesses to the next level! <a href="https://platypod.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Check out the Platypod.com blog for creative ideas you can do at home!</a> Today, we chat with photographers and creative artists Charles and Jennifer Maring! They share their journey, and how we can all grow as creative artists when we step outside of our comfort zone. In particular, we cover: <ul> <li>Their background and how they got started</li> <li>The things they've done to change the focus of their business</li> <li>How they have become diverse outside of photography</li> <li>How they come up with ideas</li> <li>How Together in Style came about</li> <li>The challenges they face</li> <li>What they're doing during the pandemic</li> <li>How they foster creativity during this time</li> <li>Tips to grow outside of your comfort zone</li> <li>Their dynamic as a couple getting through the pandemic</li> <li>Advice for photographers starting out</li> </ul> They can be found at: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.maringvisuals.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MaringVisuals</a>.com</li> <li><a href="https://www.togetherinstyle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TogetherinStyle.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrWqNXgjOx5e1TBx0LJIO7A" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Together in Style - on Youtube</a></li> </ul> <a href="#respond" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Be sure to let us know if you have any thoughts or questions in the comments section.</a> We do our best to answer all questions in a timely manner. You can be the next guest on our podcast Do you have an idea for a topic or want to hear from your favorite photographer or influencer in our industry? Send an email to skip@mei500.com or chamira@photofocus.com, with the subject line BEYOND TECHNIQUE IDEA. Then write a brief description of your topic or idea. If you are recommending someone, please include their name, contact information and state if you would like to be a guest host. Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to share this episode with your friends. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photofocus/id512223214" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">You can also listen on iTunes</a>; we’d love it if you could post a review!

Beyond Technique: Charles and Jennifer Maring Discuss Growing Outside of Your Comfort Zone

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