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Behind the Shot
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Photographing History
These last few years of the pandemic have been an interesting time. While I would definitely hope to not do it again any time soon, there are a few things that…
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Canon Auto-Focus Explained
NOTE: This is not an official Canon USA show. This is a podcast first and foremost, and Canon was kind enough to allow my guest, Rudy Winston, to come speak…
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Master of Light
I feel like I have been studying Joe McNally's work since I first picked up a camera, so this should be the easiest show post I have ever done. He is an…
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Making Better Action Photos
David Bergman is a legend in the world of concert photography, and he is someone I have looked up to for a long time. That may be the best summary of David I…
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The Power of a Photograph
I have the feeling that Sam Abell has more stories than almost any photographer you know. Thirty-four years as a staff and contract photographer at National…
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Focus On The Moment
I have followed Zack Whitford on Instagram for as long as I can remember, in fact I think he was one of the first I followed after joining Instagram. You know…
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Finding Your Creative Voice
Usually, I struggle when I write these. To start with, I'm not a writer, but more importantly I want each post to convey to you how much I admire the guest I…
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Extreme Composites
Trying to write a post about Ryszard Horowitz has proven to be tougher than I had imagined. Ryszard Horowitz is a legend, literally. His life, and his journey…
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The Traveling Photographer
If you've been watching the show for a while then you may have seen the "Aurora and the Night Sky" episode with Dave Williams. Dave is a travel photographer…
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Blurring the Lines of Creativity
I first met Australian music photographer Michelle G Hunder when she was a guest on the Sunday Night Photographer Hangouts I used to do with Adam Elmakias. We…
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Real-World Use of the Canon EOS R3
The Canon EOS R3 looks to be a beast of a camera. Like so many others, I want this camera, and like 99% of those people I won't be buying one. Why? Because the…
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Focus on History
Periodically I get a guest on Behind the Shot that makes me nervous. This episode is one of those moments. Wish me luck... David Hume Kennerly is a legend. In…
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The Magic of Infrared
To introduce the guest on this show I'd like to start by giving a bit of background... The first time I met Troy Miller I was doing a presentation at a local…
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Sculpting with Light
When describing Blair Bunting's photography there are few way to approach it. First of all there is the website bio version, which starts: "Blair Bunting is an…
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Light Painting
Let's start here... Cliff Mautner’s career in photography spans 38 years. Think about that for a minute... 38 years ago Nikon released the world's first SLR…
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Photographing an Album Cover
I have writer's block because of my guest. In fact, describing William Snyder is so difficult that I've been waiting to write this for two days. I'm ready to…
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Aviation Photography
It's the return of Moose Peterson! The first time Moose Peterson was on the show I was pretty nervous. Usually I am trying to calm guests that are nervous…
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Beverage Photography
Everybody loves a good meal, and it seems like everybody is posting photos of their food, but when food photography is done right you can seemingly taste it…
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Photographic Timing
Damian Strohmeyer is a Boston based photographer that's just as comfortable photographing a Super Bowl, as he is shooting a portrait. His body of work spans…
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Perspective
St. Louis wedding photographer Sal Cincotta, and his award winning studio, take photography to a level few will ever achieve. Traveling the world to document…
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Extreme Photojournalism
One of the best parts of doing this podcast is the never ending inspiration I see from amazing photographic talents. Sometimes, the guests I get on the show…
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Long Exposures
If you're here then I will assume you are, at a minimum, a fan of good photography. Perhaps it interests you as a craft, or an art, or more likely you are a…
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Timeless Photography
Join Scott Kelby and me on this episode of the Behind the Shot Podcast as we discuss his approach to Travel Photography, and as he shares some tips that can…
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Canon EOS R5 Silent Shutter
Join award winning sports photographer, and Canon Explorer of Light Simon Bruty and me as discuss photographing without being heard, and as we take a deep dive…
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Nautical Photography
Join nautical photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Onne van der Wal and me as we discuss his amazing career photographing out on the ocean, and as we take…
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Elevate Your Wedding Photography
I normally start these posts with some lofty statement about my guest's accomplishments, or some other overly deep setup. Not today. Today may be the easiest…
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All Things Gear Rental
Please join Lensrentals Founder Roger Cicala, co-owner Drew Cicala, and me as we chat about all things gear rental. We'll discuss the process, benefits…
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Talking Headshots
Please join Canon Explorer of Light, headshot specialist, PsyPhotologist, author, and entrepreneur Peter Hurley, his guest (and the subject of today's photo)…
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The Big Cat People
On occasion I have a guest on Behind the Shot I find hard to describe. With SanDisk Extreme Team members Jonathan and Angela Scott that is not the case. In…
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Sammonisms – Speed-Learning Advice
Join Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon and me as we take a closer look at one of his iconic portraits, taken in Death Valley, and as we explore his inspiring…
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Better Wildlife Photos
Join wildlife photographer, and Canon Explorer of Light, Charles Glatzer and me as chat about how you can improve your wildlife photography, and as we do a…
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Photography Reflections
A photographer whose publication credits include National Geographic Books, Time, Life Magazine, National Wildlife Federation, Audubon, Sierra Club, and Disney…
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Photography: Artified
Join photographer, voice, and purveyor of awesomeness Karen Hutton and me as we chat about how she made her image "Forest of Enlightenment", and explore her…
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Better B&W Portraits
Join photographer, educator, speaker, and mentor Ron Clifford and me as discuss his beautiful B&W portrait, that he calls "The Baptism", on this episode of…
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Uncommon Grit
Join retired Navy SEAL, motivational speaker, author, and photographer, Darren McBurnett and me as we discuss his book "Uncommon Grit", his photographic style…
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Capturing the Moment
Join Canon Explorer of Light, and master of capturing the perfect moment, Atiba Jefferson and me as we discuss moment, style, and more on this episode of…
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Self Portrait Artistry
I am so honored to have the talented self-portrait artist Lizzy Gadd join me to discuss how she made this image, which my wife calls "Reflections in Beauty"…
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Toy Photography
Join toy photographer extraordinaire Mitchel Wu and me as we take a deep dive into his playful image "Duke and Forky" on this episode of Behind the Shot.
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Advanced Lighting Techniques
Join Canon Explorer of Light Joel Grimes and me as we chat about how you can elevate you lighting skillset, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
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Photographing the Milky Way
Join photographer and podcaster Jeff Harmon and me as we dive deep into how captured this 40 image stack of the Milky Way, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
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Pet Photos that Make a Splash
Join the amazing pet photographer Kaylee Greer and me as we dive into her image of Dobby in the Pemigewasset River, and as we discuss creating pet photos that…
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Lighting the Scottish Landscape
Join SmugMug and Flickr Global Marketing Manager & Head of Ambassador Relations, and wonderful photographer, Alastair Jolly and me as we discuss the current…
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Canon EOS R5 & R6, and RF Lenses
Join me and Drew MacCallum, Advisor, Technical Information at Canon USA, as we try to answer some of the common questions related the new Canon EOS R5 and R6…
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Photographing Wildlife with the Canon EOS R6
Join Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon and me as we take a closer look at some of his images taken with the new Canon EOS R6 and new Canon lenses, on this…
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Photographing Unique Angles
Join Canon Explorer of Light Terrell Lloyd and me as we chat about how he gets the unique angles he does while shooting under the high pressure of an NFL…
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The Color of Street Photography
Join photographer Pia Parolin and me as we chat about her image The Orange Cap, and discuss how to add color, contrast, and motion to your street photography…
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Commercial Photography
Join world renowned fashion photographer Lindsay Adler and me as we discuss what it takes to create an amazing commercial fashion image, on this episode of…
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Photograph in the Wild
Join Canon Explorer of Light Bob Davis and me as we examine his image of a mother cheetah in pursuit of a steenbok to feed her four cubs, on this episode of…
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Capture the Action
Join me as I chat with one of the most accomplished sports photographers working today about how he captured an amazing image of the a ski jumper, with Olympic…
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Light Up Your Images
Join beauty photographer Erin Holmstead and me as we discuss lightening up your photos with amazing creativity, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
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Metamorphosis – Mixed Media
I have never had a photographer like Colin Finlay on this show. I have read his bio so many times today, and yet I am having trouble writing this post because…
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Artistic Wedding Images
Join world renowned wedding photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Roberto Valenzuela and me as we discuss his process for creating such amazing artistic…
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WPPI 2020 Recap
Join me on this special Behind the Shot as I look back at the 2020 WPPI Conference and Expo, and talk to a few of the attendees.
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Better Travel Photography
Join Nikon Ambassador Deborah Sandidge and me as we journey to the Valensole Plateau area of France to talk about long exposures and how to improve your travel…
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Capturing the Slowing of Time
Join Long Exposure, Night Sky, and Abandoned Site photographer and author Ken Lee to discuss the multi-shot image that graces the cover of his new book, on…
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39-45: The World War II Portraits Project
Join the amazing photographer Glyn Dewis and me as explore how he made his image of WW II veteran, and MBE recipient Harry Billinge, on this episode of Behind…
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Photowalks
Join all around creative Jefferson Graham and me as we discuss the benefits of doing a photowalk, and get a few tips, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
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Tastier Photos
Join food and beverage photographer Freddy Clark and me as we take a deep dive into his photo of an Apple Tarte Tartin, and discuss how to make tastier photos…
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The Aurora and the Night Sky
Join renowned travel photographer Dave Williams and me as we chat about capturing not only the Aurora Borealis, but the night sky too, and this episode of…
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Unique Couples Portraits
Join Twyla Jones and me as we jump into the world of family and couples photography, while examining her amazing minimalist portrait of a couple going to bed.