Ep 187 : Stability Without A Tripod
/
Join us this episode as we discuss stability alternatives when a tripod is not practical or not permitted
Read More
Welcome to the Make Better Photos and Videos Podcast. Each episode will cover a technique, an idea, a process or a tool to help you make better photos and videos. You can subscribe to us on iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music
Have questions? Excellent! Please click this link to fill out the simple form to submit a question
Ep 186 : Reach. In Your Pocket
/
Hello listeners! Join Gordon and Ross this episode as they discuss the power and flexibility brought by the teleconverter
Read MoreEp 185 : Watermarks and Intellectual Property Protection
/
This time Gordon and Ross answer a listener’s question about the effectiveness of visual watermarks as a means of protecting the creator’s intellectual property.
Read MoreEp 184 : Accessories for Close Up and Macro Photography
/
Hey folks! It’s about 23 degrees below zero Celsius and so Gordon and I decided to do an episode on accessories for close up and macro photography that you can do inside. Where it is warm.
Read MoreEp 183 : Uncomfortable with Video? Start Shooting Video with your Smartphone!
/
The idea of shooting video on a DSLR or Mirrorless camera doesn’t come to fruition with lots of photographers, so make your life simple and see what you are missing by starting with video on your smartphone.
Read MoreEp 182 : When Your In Camera Meter Gives You Incorrect Information
/
From time to time, we find that the image when get based on the camera’s proposed or automatically set exposure doesn’t look right. This episode Gordon and Ross explore this reality and discuss solutions, as well as some new guidelines for RAW shooters.
Read MoreEP 181 : Image Resizing
/
In this episode Gordon raises some excellent questions about image resizing and Ross goes deep to answer them
Read MoreEp 180 : Position Defines Perception
/
This time it’s Ross alone on the podcast as Gordon is away enjoying the holiday break. The topic at hand is how where you stand defines what you see. It’s a short episode but highly worth your time.
Read MoreEp 179 : Successful Holiday Light Photography
/
Hello neighbours. Tis the season and all that and every year we hear from people who wanted great images of holiday lights and came away disappointed. We are here to help, so this time Gordon and Ross share some guidance proven by experience on how to get high quality holiday light photos, whether made indoors or outdoors.
Read MoreEp 178 : Rationale for Upgrading Your Camera
/
Hey folks! In this episode, Ross asks Gordon to share his experiences and rationale for upgrading his camera system from a DSLR to a Mirrorless system. This is a question that many photographers ponder, and we thought the conversation bereft of advertising claims and assorted pseudo truths might be of use.
Read MoreEp 177 : The First Light Shaper You Need
/Welcome to the podcast! This episode Ross and Gordon talk about the first light shaper that any photographer will benefit from. Listen in to find out how versatile and yet simple to use this tool is.
Ep 176 : Holiday Gift Ideas
/It’s that time of year so Gord and Ross share some thoughts on suitable gifts for photographers that won’t break the bank
Ep 175 : Can a better tripod defer the cost of a new camera?
/
There is a presumption that a camera upgrade can make your photography lighter and more convenient, but sometimes, there is no weight advantage and one should explore alternatives to just replacing the camera to make photography more pleasurable. The right tripod is one of those, and the subject of this episode
Read MoreEp 174 : Exposure Compensation and Spot Metering
/
Hello folks!
This episode Gordon shares his discoveries and questions in the areas of Exposure Compensation and Spot Metering. Listen and enjoy, and don’t forget to subscribe!
Read MoreEp 173 : Questions on Aspects of Flash
/
Hello listeners! in this episode, Gordon leads the conversation with questions about aspects of flash that he has discovered, concern and even trouble many photographers. Perhaps you have similar questions, so listen in!
Read MoreEp 172 : The One Filter That You Must Own
/Hello everyone. I apologize for the missing weeks. Unfortunately I took sick and that prevented the production of the podcast episodes. But we are back and its time to chat.
This time I ask Gordon the tough question if he could only have one filter, what would it be and why. Listen in to hear what he has to say.
Ep 171 : Dare to be Blurred
/Hello folks. It’s time for another creative development challenge and this time it is to dare to be blurred. Want to learn more, join Gordon and I as I drag him down the path.
Exercise 170 : My Experience with An Exercise Assigned Here
/
This time, Gordon takes us through what he discovered while working on the exercise delivered in episode 168.
Read MoreEpisode 169 : Exercises to Improve Your Use of Depth of Field
/
Hello listeners! In this episode we look at building some tools to enable faster depth of field decisions and that build your ability to previsualize.
Read MoreEpisode 168 : We Dare You to Try This
/
Hello listeners. We have a treat (?) for you this episode. It’s a photography challenge that you can do entirely on your own, solely for your own benefit. It sounds harder than it looks and it’s guaranteed to help you become a more effective photographer. Care to try?
Read More
