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The Digital Story
Where photography meets technology. Weekly podcasts, photo tips, equipment reviews, and more. Author and pro photographer Derrick Story shares his insights, experiences, and opinions.
Episodes
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The Think Tank FocusPoint Crossbody 8L Review - TDS Photo Podcast
I've been using photo backpacks for the last year. Not so much because I love backpacks, but because I hadn't found a shoulder bag that I liked for my Nikon…
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Printing for the Holidays - TDS Photo Podcast
One of the best parts about printing your holiday gifts is that you can create something that has meaning for the recipient, and at the same time lets you…
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Beefed Up Photos App for macOS 27 Is Impressive - TDS Photo Podcast
There are important new features in Photos for macOS 27, and they aren't just eye candy. They are very useful and one in particular we've been waiting years…
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The Photographer's Guide to Moab and Its Surrounding Parks - TDS Photo Podcast
After having spent over a week in the Moab, Utah area, both scouting and leading a photography workshop, I can say with great confidence that it's one of the…
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Your Old Photos May Be More Valuable Than You Realize - TDS Photo Podcast
I think most of us like to believe that our latest is our greatest. And that may be true, technically speaking, but maybe not in terms of content. I'm going to…
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The Panasonic L10 in Action - At My Son's Wedding - TDS Photo Podcast
Black suit, black tie, white shirt, and new shoes - I was dressed to celebrate my son's marriage at the Silverado Resort in Napa, CA. But I had two other…
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DxO PhotoLab 10 - Plays Nice with Others - TDS Photo Podcast
For those who have used DxO PhotoLab, you already know that it is a terrific RAW processor allowing you to squeeze every drop of quality from your files. I…
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A Look at the New OM System PEN - A Great Travel Companion
A perfect camera for everyday life, travel, street photography, and family - https://thedigitalstory.com/2026/09/a-look-at-the-new-OM-System-PEN.html
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Is the iPhone 18 Pro a Worthy Upgrade to the 17 Pro? TDS Photo Podcast
The iPhone Duo is getting a lot of headlines, but for photographers, the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max are the more applicable tools. I will briefly cover the Duo, but…
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The OM System PEN Review - TDS Photo Podcast
No, it's not the PEN-F II; it's just the PEN - a compact, well specified, Micro Four Thirds camera for everyday life adventures. It will fit in your purse…
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A Week of Photography Announcements, Part 1 - TDS Photo Podcast
There's so much going on right now in the photography world. We've just had a few industry announcements, which we will cover today, with a couple more…
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The Last Time I Used a Tripod - TDS Photo Podcast
Last Thursday night I was standing in a school parking lot with the Sony RX10 around my neck preparing to take pictures of the lunar eclipse. As I was waiting…
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Camping Out with the Sony RX10 V - A Field Review - TDS Photo Podcast
My short checklist for this week's campout was: Tent, check; Food, check; Sony RX10, check. I wanted to see if just one camera, with one (impressive) zoom…
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Where Do You Go for Inspiration? - TDS Photo Podcast
Inspiration is a magical thing. The flow of creative energy moves us to work a little harder, go a little farther, and not settle as quickly for an average…
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A Conversation About Lightroom - TDS Photo Podcast
Having just completed two workshops with lots of lab work, I thought it would be a great idea to compare notes with Lightroom expert, Rob Knight, about the…
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The Most Important New Camera Feature - TDS Photo Podcast
Is there a single feature that drives your decision when considering a new camera - that one thing that is a go/no go factor? I know what mine is, but I was…
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Trying to Decide if the Panasonic LUMIX L10 Is Right for You?
Here's my research and hands-on reviews of the Panasonic L10. This information should help you make your own buying decision about this stylish, versatile…
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The Lens on the Back Shelf - TDS Photo Podcast
Having just come off two workshops where participants experimented with gear and techniques outside of their comfort zone, I saw firsthand the wonderful…
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Dawn Patrol - TDS Photo Podcast
We agreed to meet at the TDS Headquarters at 3:30 am. The gates open at 4 am for the Sonoma County Hot Air Balloon Festival. That would give us enough time to…
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Pardon My LUTs - TDS Photo Podcast
Film simulations, photo styles, and LUTs aren't gimmicks. They are artistic tools to help photographers better match the mood of their images to the subject…
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Seeing Costa Rica Through the Eyes of Our Workshop Photographers
The following images show the diversity of Costa Rica, as well as the fellowship of the workshop photographers capturing its beauty in their lenses -…
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Bridge Cameras Are Coming Back! (and more news) - TDS Photo Podcast
Back in May, I talked about the Panasonic FZ300 and wondered out loud where are all the new bridge cameras? Given the strides in technology, they should be…
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5 Things I Like About Costa Rica - TDS Photography Podcast
As I'm sitting here on my back porch in the Cloud Forest, after spending a week with a great group of photographers, I'm thinking about the things I like about…
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When B&W Is Better (and when it isn't) - TDS Photo Podcast
During an interesting walk through a graveyard with dappled lighting, I was reminded of how powerful B&W photography can be. And at the same time, when it…
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Nighttime Is the Right Time for Smartphone Photography - TDS Photo Podcast
Smartphones are good at a lots of things. And they are really good at night photography. And when you want to escape the hot, contrasty glare of summer days…
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Capture vs Post Production: What's More Important? - TDS Photo Podcast
Cameras today include a variety of tools, such as built-in film simulations and LUTs, to help us put our creative stamp on every picture we capture. At the…
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A Brilliant Compact Flash - Godox iT30 - TDS Photo Podcast
A flash as compact as your camera. Weighing in at 4.2 ounces and a mere 2" high, the Godox iT30 Pro is available for OM System, Panasonic, Fujifilm, Leica…
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How Photography Can Help Us Appreciate the Good Things in Life - TDS Photo Podcast
We've talked a lot about the value of taking pictures of those who are important to us. But what about everything else? If you browsed my photo catalog, you'd…
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The Most Exciting Compact of the Year - TDS Photography Podcast
Some cameras I just know right away that they are a winner. And the minute I laid my eyes on the Panasonic LUMIX L10, I knew it was for me, and most likely…
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Why Bridge Cameras Were Lost, and Why We Should Find Them
Powerful AI software enables us to take advantage of small sensor cameras. Here's a case in point -…
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Traversing the Canadian Rockies - TDS Photography Podcast
There was one moment, while immersed in the magnificence of the Icefields Parkway, I realized I had never seen anything like this before, not even in Alaska…
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Best of TDS - An Interview with Mom - TDS Photography Podcast
With Mother's Day this coming Sunday, and with me still exploring the Canadian Rockies, I thought this would be a great time to rebroadcast one of our all-time…
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Announcements at NAB, for Photographers - TDS Photography Podcast
Of course Broadcasting was the focus of the recent NAB show in Las Vegas, that's what the "B" stands for. But among the video rigs, microphones, and…
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Packing for the Canadian Rockies - TDS Photography Podcast
Kamloops, Jasper, Lake Louise, Banff, and Calgary - The Canadian Rockies by train, van, and even motorcycle sidecar. I've been getting ready for this adventure…
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5 Whacky, Fun Things to Do With Your Camera - TDS Photography Podcast
It's easy to get a bit too serious about photography. But the truth is, some of our best shots happen when just playing around. And to help stir that pot a…