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Behind the Shot
Get inside the minds of great photographers by taking a look Behind the Shot.
Episodes
Behind the ShotMASK – Documenting Traditional Cultures
Join world renowned photographer Chris Rainier and me as we discuss documenting other cultures and one of the images from his new book MASK, on this episode of…
Behind the ShotSports Photography
Join legendary Sports Illustrated photographer Peter Read Miller and me as we take a deep dive into his iconic shot of a flaming arrow lighting the Olympic…
Behind the ShotWedding Photojournalism
Join Wedding Photographer Denis Reggie and me as we discuss wedding photojournalism, and take a close look at his iconic image of John Kennedy, Jr. kissing the…
Behind the ShotMaking Better Portraits by Having Fun
Join photographer, writer, educator and podcaster Ibarionex Perello and me as we take a look at how he captures such fun portraits, like the one we discuss in…
Behind the ShotCreative Photoshop Composites
Join the immensely creative photographer, artist, and photoshop wizard Aaron Nace and me as we discuss the keys to a great composite, how to find your own…
Behind the ShotPhotoshop World Recap
Back in August the Photoshop World Conference hit Las Vegas again for a week of fun, games, workshops and classes. I am really glad I went this year. For the…
Behind the ShotWildlife Photography
Join nature and wildlife photographer Juan Pons and me as we discuss photographing wildlife in less than friendly elements, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
Behind the ShotThe Power of Personal Photo Projects
Join adventure sports photographer, educator, and author Andy Day and me as we discuss how he captures the relationship between urban climber and architecture…
Behind the ShotPrinters, Paper & the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000
Please join me as we try to get a better understanding of printers and paper, along with a review of the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000.
Behind the ShotGetting Your Photos Up To Speed
Join photographer David Dewhurst and me as we look at how he captures amazing car images, while they are moving, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
Behind the ShotTelling a Visual Story
Join documentary photographer Cheney Orr and me as we take a look at how to tell better visual stories, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
Behind the ShotDocumenting Burning Man
Join the amazingly talented Trey Ratcliff and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discuss documenting Burning Man.
Behind the ShotHelp Your Photos Take Flight
Join wildlife photographer and educator Scott Bourne and me as we take a deep dive into his bird photography by taking a close look how he captured a…
Behind the ShotAn Oregon Coast Photography Road Trip
Join "The Godfather of Photography" Rick Sammon and me as we take a photography road trip on the coast of Oregon, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
Behind the ShotRetouch Artistry
Join Photographer, artist, and elite retoucher Kelly Robitaille I me as we take a deep dive into her image "Fork You”, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
Behind the ShotElevate Your Drone Photography
Join PhotoshopCAFE's founder, drone photography artist, and educator Colin Smith and me as we venture into HDR drone panos, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
Behind the ShotWater Droplet Refractions
Join macro photographer Don Komarechka and me as we explore his image "Essence of Reverie", a water droplet refraction image using a small wildflower seed and…
Behind the ShotPixel Alchemy
Join one of the most talented creators I know, Renee Robyn, and me as we discuss all things compositing, and take a deep dive into one of her amazing images…
Behind the ShotWPPI 2019 Recap
Join me on this special Behind the Shot as I look back at the 2019 WPPI Conference and Expo, and talk to a few of the key companies.
Behind the ShotStorytelling & Street Photography
Join photographer Marco Larousse and me as we take a look at how sometimes a shot you can see in your mind may take a while to find in the camera, and how…
Behind the ShotPhotography In The Abstract
Join Fine Art Fashion photographer Loise Eisenhart and me as we take a look at her path through photography education and dissect her wonderful abstract image…
Behind the ShotClassic Portraits & Classic Lighting
Join photographer and educator Ian Spanier and me as we take a deep dive into his portrait of actor Jeff Bridges, and talk about classic portrait lighting.
Behind the ShotWildlife & Wild Places
Join acclaimed wildlife photographer Moose Peterson and me as we dive into one of his amazing images of moose roaming in Alaska, on this episode of Behind the…
Behind the ShotBetter Product Photography
Join businessman and photographer Dr. Larry Tiefenbrunn and me as we explore his product photography, and discuss the success and future of Platypod, on this…
Behind the ShotBlack & Whites with Impact
Jaz Meadows does some amazing imagery, so join me as I sit down with him to dissect his image of the band AFI (A Fire Inside) entitled "The Wind That Carries…
Behind the ShotReflections of Norway
On this episode of Behind the Shot join photographer Karl Erik Vasslag and me as we breakdown his wonderful seaside portrait of Norway - with a replica of…
Behind the ShotPhoto Copyright Registration Workflow
Join Music Photographer Steve Brazill as he takes us on a walkthrough of his Photo Copyright Registration Workflow on this episode of Behind the Shot.
Behind the ShotBand Portraits with Fun
Join me as I sit down to chat with Southern California photographer and educator Josh Santeri about one of his creative portraits of the band Fun, on this…
Behind the ShotEd Sheeran: Memories We Made
On this episode of Behind the Shot, I talk with photographer Christie Goodwin about her new book Ed Sheeran: Memories We Made, and discuss how she made this…
Behind the ShotCopyright For Photographers – 2018 Update
Join me on this special episode of Behind the Shot as I spend some more time with The Copyright Zone guys, Ed Greenberg and Jack Reznicki to talk about…
Behind the ShotMaking, Not Just Taking, Pictures
I am so happy that legendary photographer Rick Sammon was able to join me for a third time, to discuss some of his travel portraiture on this, my 50th episode…
Behind the ShotReaching Your Photography Goals
Join photographer Terry Jack and me as we look into the world of High School sports photography by examining his image from an Edison vs Mater Dei football…
Behind the ShotComposition, Creativity, and Workflow
Join photographer David Bergman and me as we take a deep dive into his portrait of a swimmer for a Canon ad campaign, and as we discuss creativity, cropping…
Behind the ShotNext Level Digital Artistry
Join digital artist Gilmar Smith and me as we take a deep dive into her image Master Chef Kids, an image of her kids cooking with fire, on this episode of…
Behind the ShotCreating Images with Emotion
Join creative photographer Kirk Marsh & me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discuss his image Choosing Emotions, which won him the Photoshop World Best…
Behind the ShotThe State of Mobile Photography
Join tech journalist and photographer Andy Ihnatko and me as we take a look at how mobile photography is changing what happens Behind the Shot.
Behind the ShotStretch Your Photo Creativity
Join photographer and podcaster Frederick Van Johnson and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discuss stretching your creativity while examining his…
Behind the ShotImprove Your Macro Photography
Join Don Komarechka and me as we explore his image "Lady in Green", a macro image of a sweet bee on a cornflower, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
Behind the ShotShoot for the Skies
Join Rocket Photographer (that is so cool to say) Erik Kuna and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we examine one of his amazing launch images.
Behind the ShotSunrise Photo Tips & Tricks
Join landscape photographer Bryan Hansel and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discuss his beautiful image of a cold Minnesota sunrise.
Behind the ShotEnvision the Scene
Join me on this episode as we take a look at landscape photography through the eyes of the award-winning cinematographer James Neihouse. Wait until you hear…
Behind the ShotHow to Make Stunning B&W Photos
Join photographer, educator, and businessman Chris Smith and me as we discuss the Out of Chicago conference, and his wonderful black & white image “Above the…
Behind the ShotSubway From Nowhere
Join Photographer and Composite Artist James Popsys and me as we discuss his image “Zone 334” – a wonderful composite of the London Underground in the wild…
Behind the ShotSilhouettes With Emotion
Erika Thornes is a family portrait, underwater, and event photographer. Today we examine one of her most well know images to get a better sense of how she…
Behind the ShotA Recap of WPPI 2018
Join me on this special Behind the Shot as I look back at the 2018 WPPI Conference and Expo, and talk to a few of the key companies.
Behind the ShotCapturing A Culture
Kenna Klosterman is a Seattle-based travel photographer you may know as the host over at CreativeLive. Join Kenna and me as we discuss one of her Cuba images…
Behind the ShotThe Art of Snowflakes
When I first saw Don Komarechka’s work I felt like I was seeing something special, something I had never seen before. Today he shares his tips with you. It's…
Behind the ShotAll About The Moment
Valérie Jardin is one of today’s top Street Photographers, and that is saying a lot. Join us on this episode as we discuss the joy of Street Photography, as…
Behind the ShotInsights From Scott Kelby
I have watched Scott Kelby's videos, read his blog posts, and those on his Guest Blog Wednesdays, and absorbed as much as I could from him. Today we discuss…
Behind the ShotHighlights From Year One
In this episode we revisit some of the key moments from the first year of the Behind the Shot podcast, and if you see a show you missed originally be sure to…
Behind the ShotCapturing A Life Force
Ben Horne is a Large Format Landscape Photographer... yup, as in as in 8 x 10 film. Join us as we discuss the key elements of a great landscape photo, and…
Behind the ShotThink Tank Spectral 10
I have been testing the Think Tank Photo Spectral 10 shoulder bag for the past few months, and in this video I run through the features I like, along with a…
Behind the ShotEditorial Excellence
On this episode 'm joined by entertainment, editorial, and advertising photographer Robby Klein is to dissect one of the shots he did of The Band Perry during…
Behind the ShotMayweather vs McGregor
Join Combat Sports photographer Scott Hirano and me as we discuss one of his behind the scenes shots of Conor McGregor following his loss to Floyd Mayweather…
Behind the ShotPortrait Pressure Cooker
Join Nashville based music, entertainment, and commercial photographer Brad Moore and I as discuss his image of the band Underoath, and what it's like…
Behind the ShotImmersion Therapy
Brett Stanley is an internationally recognized Australian photographer that specializes in underwater portrait and fine art photography. On this episode we…
Behind the ShotTop Gun Photo Tips
On this episode of Behind the Shot, viation photographer Scott Dworkin and I take a look at one of his crazy aerial shots, and discuss how he captures all this…
Behind the ShotRaise Your Dynamic Range
Join the amazing Trey Ratcliff and me as we discuss his image of the Museum of Evolution in Paris, France entitled “Where Jules Verne would perform experiments…
Behind the ShotChasing the Shot
Join music and travel photographer Anthony D’Angio and I as we discuss the difficulties of shooting in the elements of altitude and weather, as we examine his…
Behind the ShotThe Stolen Scream
Join celebrity and entertainment photographer Noam Galai and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we take a look at how a simple social media post of a…