JAMES MUSSELWHITE - Portrait Photographer, MPA Mentor, Judge and Speaker Nick and Kersten get a chance to catch up with James Musselwhite, portrait and fine art photographer, MPA mentor, photographic judge and speaker. James created ‘The Honest Photographer’ Facebook group to set up a safe space and provide support for others in the industry. Throughout James' career he has achieved a number of awards, and professional accreditations, accomplishing 'Fellow' status with both the MPA & SWPP, a...
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 31
Back to Podcasting Basics Unable to share the Camera Shake set, Kersten and Nick go back to basics and figure out how to do podcasting from home in this socially distant episode. The conversation continues undeterred by lockdown 2.0 in the UK. Nick's out and about photographing his hometown and the guys chat about upcoming personal projects and discover some of the earliest photographs ever taken. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Matthew Brady & Oldest People to ever be photographed CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST O...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 30
MARTIN PATTEN - Multi Award Winning Photographer, Lecturer and Educator In this episode, recorded a couple of weeks ago before the latest lockdown in the UK, Nick and Kersten interview multi award winning photographer, lecturer and educator Martin Patten. Martin is currently the Chairman of the Chilterns Association of Camera Clubs (CACC) and the past President of Watford Camera Club as well as a Photographic Judge for The CACC and surrounding regions. Martin has won multiple honours and medals ...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 29
Episode #28: Lockdown Tips and Advice for Photographers Britain is back in national lockdown 2.0 causing great concerns and anxiety among photographers and creatives in general across the country. In this Lockdown Special, Kersten and Nick talk to 5 professional photographers about how to cope with a situation like this and ways to prepare yourself and your business to weather a stormy next few months. The guys are joined by Hannah Couzens, Tommy Reynolds, Scott Johnson, Abul Shah and Dan Fegent...
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 28
Kersten and Nick interview award winning photographer Hannah Couzens. Hannah is the youngest member ever to qualify with the BIPP (British Institute of Professional Photography), European Sony Ambassador and speaker and educator for Profoto Lighting. They discuss her path to success from opening her first High Street studio to getting involved with major brands, dealing with the impact of lockdown and moving studios in the middle of a global pandemic. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Hannah Couzens on the web...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 27
Kersten and Nick chat to Tommy Reynolds - portrait and travel photographer, YouTuber, Music Video director, speaker and educator extraordinaire. Tommy’s passion for photography is infectious and his YouTube channel is going from strength to strength. He reveals his creative process, his love for teaching, the value of behind the scenes video and how he got started working at Jessops, being made redundant and setting up as a full-time photographer. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Tommy Reynolds on the web: ww...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 26
Kersten is still in shock over Eddie Van Halen’s untimely passing and Nikon rumours are running hot with more news of the impending Z9. Nikon also announce the Nikon Yellow programme, which allows potential customers to try out the Z5 for 30 days without charge. Canon announce a barrage of new glass for 2021. THIS WEEK'S LINKS: Nikon Z9 specs Nikon Yellow Canon lens roadmap 2021 CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: Camera Shake Photography Podcast on YouTube FULL EPISODE 25 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: You...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 25
Big news in the Nikon camp with the announcement of the Z6 ii and Z7 ii - but are they really that different? Has the mystery listener been unmasked? Kersten and Nick also discover how James Bond took down an entire cinema chain. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Nikon announce Z6ii and Z7ii James Bond kills cinema chain Olympus sale to JIP complete Atomos brand new Capture Card Harry Potter fans disappointed CAMERA SHAKE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: Camera Shake Photography Podcast on YouTube FULL EPISODE 24 IS ALSO A...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 24
Nick and Kersten are back on the set chatting in person. I’m this week’s episode they discuss whether it’s worth upgrading to the Fuji X100V from the X100F as Kersten suffers from a bout of Gear Acquisition Syndrome. How much planning is too much for a photo shoot and is Sony’s rumoured new A9 version a Canon R5 killer? Could Tom Cruise make a movie in space? Find out this and many more interesting photography facts in Camera Shake Podcast - Episode 23. Check out our first tutorial on YouTube 'H...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 23
Kersten suffers from manflu and the guys are having to record from home. In last week’s antics, Nick and Kersten got busted by security whilst light painting a Porsche, unknowingly shooting on private property. The guys discuss their experiences learning how to light paint and give tips on the editing process in Photoshop and Lightroom. This month’s new photo competition is cars, Adobe is realising sky replacements for Photoshop and Polaroid announces the Mandalorian limited edition camera and f...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 22
This episode’s special guest is Gbenga Sodeke, UK based wedding and event photographer by day and CSI forensic crime scene examiner by night. Gbenga’s knowledge and enthusiasm for photography is infectious and his creative portrait and product images are stunning. Join Kersten and Nick as they discuss everything from portraits to forensic photography. Check out our first tutorial on YouTube 'How to Change the Colour of Anything' on YouTube THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Gbenga Sodeke’s website FULL EPISODE ...
Sep 17, 2020•56 min•Ep. 21
The boys contemplate 20 weeks of podcasting and embark on creating their first photoshop tutorial ‘How to Change the Colour of Anything’ on YouTube. Kersten pops a kneecap, explains how to get any work done with a puppy around and breaks down the virtues of organising your week. The Canon is already road testing a high resolution version of the R5, Sony confirms the new Alpha concept and Fujifilm unveils the fastest Fuji lens ever made. Check out our first tutorial on YouTube 'How to Change the ...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 20
Kersten and Nick explore whether it makes sense to hold on to old cameras (or guitars) and if Microsoft’s new AI Authenticator can spot deep fakes. Will Google’s ‘licensable’ badge lead to fewer image thefts on the internet and is Canon’s new R5 firmware update going to silence critics? Why is Kersten’s puppy in for a 1980s photoshoot? The guys address these and many more globally important questions in this week’s Camera Shake Podcast. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Microsoft launch new AI ‘Authenticator’ ...
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 19
Could a simple hack prevent the Canon R5 from overheating? Kersten and Nick discuss whether it’s possible to disable the R5’s video recording time limit, Nick’s fear of theme parks and spending a day trackside photographing Ferraris. Could driving a hybrid be the future? The guys also discuss how to use the panning technique in Photography. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Simple Hack ‘Proves’ Canon EOS R5 Overheating Limit is Artificial Matt Granger's Canon R5 Hack video FULL EPISODE 18 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON:...
Aug 28, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 18
Nick and Kersten chat to automotive photographer and CGI artist Dave Cox about light painting cars in lockdown dressed as a ninja, learning to skate in California and how to balance life, YouTube and internet notoriety. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Dave Cox on Instagram IG @shootingdave https://www.instagram.com/shootingdave Dave Cox on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/shootingdave FULL EPISODE 17 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube: https://bit.ly/2EoMS5C Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - http...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 17
Nick is back from holidaying in Devon and despite taking two cameras didn’t take a single photo. Is it morally right to take and edit photos on your smart phone using Lightroom mobile? Kersten is now living the one car family life and the guys discuss the upcoming photo competition, how a wildlife camera trap captured a man striking poses and the best way to scout locations for photo shoots. Take part in this month’s photo competition and send in your landscape images by 16 August 2020. THIS WEE...
Aug 14, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 16
In the second part to last week’s double episode, Kersten explains the exposure triangle, shutter speed, aperture and ISO and the guys discuss how helpful semi-automatic modes are for beginners when learning and practising photography. Associated Press teams up with Sony and Nick and Kersten chat about Rankin’s recent portrait series of NHS workers who played a critical role in managing the response to the COVID-19 pandemic in a mark of tribute and thanks. Take part in this month’s photo competi...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 15
Find out what happened when Kersten and Nick spent a day in the forest photographing a Ferrari, got busted by a forest ranger and discuss Manfrotto’s latest gimbal release as well as the benefits of using solid tripods. Can a beauty dish be used for video lighting? Apparently so as Kersten’s latest purchase doubles as today’s key light. Is the new Canon R5 overheating? Canon filed new patents for new lens adapter designs with built-in cooling systems - coincidence? Take part in this month’s phot...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 14
After a heavy week of editing the BMT Music Festival and virtually no sleep, Kersten and Nick talk about pricing yourself as a new photographer, discuss the new and upcoming entry level full-frame Nikon Z5 and Sony’s new video-centric mirrorless A7SIII and discover the shitty flute player. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Dew Gardner - The Descendants Nikon Z5 Sony A7SIII FULL EPISODE 10 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube: https://youtu.be/SgTPkQOMBrQ Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spo...
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 13
In this week’s episode, Kersten and Nick talk to Brian Dukes, winner of the Camera Shake Podcast Photo Competition, discuss Sandro Miller’s recreation of iconic portraits with actor John Malkovich and their recent involvement in the BMT music festival. Brian demonstrates how he edited the winning shot in Lightroom and explains how to create animal portraits. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Sandro Miller’s iconic portraits featuring John Malkovich Brian Dukes Photography Kersten’s website FULL EPISODE 10 IS A...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 12
Kersten and Nick talk to multi-award winning photographer and Fujifilm X Ambassador Scott Johnson about his two fellowships, shooting on film and surviving in the photography business during a global pandemic. One of only 19 wedding photographers to achieve a Fellowship in Wedding Photography with the British Institute of Professional Photographers (BIPP) since 1901, and one of only a handful that's achieved Fellowship in two separate fields, his second being in Documentary Photography. His docu...
Jul 09, 2020•50 min•Ep. 11
Lockdown is over! Well, not quite but to celebrate Episode No.10, Kersten and Nick record in the same room for the first time, discuss Canon's R5 and R6, the effect of different focal lengths and are amazed by Reuben Pillay's mapping of Mauritius' coastline with a drone. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Reuben Pillay maps Mauritius Canon R6 FULL EPISODE 10 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON: YouTube: https://youtu.be/SgTPkQOMBrQ Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2Y2Lmfm Spotify - https://spoti.fi/304sm2G Follow Kersten and...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 10
Kersten and Nick chat with wedding photographer Abul Shah, whose sheer determination, perseverance and drive has led him from losing his home to running a successful photography business in the UK. Abul's focus has allowed him to overcome countless hurdles, from homelessness to businessman and his positive attitude has meant that he managed to build his business in less than 8 months. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Abul Shah on the Interweb Gracious Photography on Facebook Gracious Photography on Instagram ...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 9
What’s going on with Adobe, bullet journals and how to flood your kitchen - Episode 8 In this episode, Kersten and Nick discuss whether Adobe has lost its touch, the release of the new Adobe Photoshop Camera App and how an unassuming photographer crashed Android phones by accident. Nick is introduced to bullet journaling and Kersten explains how to do splash photography whilst flooding his kitchen. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Adam Hillman Food Art Gaurav Agrawal Breaks Android Phones Tristan Poyser - Fro...
Jun 18, 2020•58 min•Ep. 8
Nick and Kersten chat to event photographer Dan Fegent about his work in motorsports, going full-time pro and shooting fast cars. Dan is well known in the motorsports industry for his awe-inspiring captures of race cars, portraits of racing car drivers and event photography. The guys reveal their latest photo challenge and chat about how they created this week’s flatlay images. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Dan Fegent on the Interweb Dan Fegent on Facebook Dan Fegent on Instagram Dan Fegent on YouTube FIND...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 7
Kersten and Nick discover that one of Kersten’s photos was stolen and used on a bicycle website, reveal their recent lockdown video challenge and wonder why it’s taken so long for Canon and Fuji to enable their cameras to be used as webcams. Nick finds use for his new Aputure MC LED lights and Kersten reflects on Joe Rogan leaving YouTube for Spotify. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Video Challenge: Nick’s video - https://youtu.be/bC1nBLzSSBw Kersten’s video - https://youtu.be/-0iL5sG5T4U AOP website link ww...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 6
Kersten and Nick chat to super talented Hertfordshire based event photographer Debbie Ram about growing her photography business, shooting events, weddings and bar mitzvahs, overcoming health issues and making the leap into freelancing. She talks about how she creates her vibrant and fun packed event images, word of mouth promotion and finding your photography mojo during lockdown. THIS WEEK’S LINKS: Debbie Ram on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/debbieramphotography CHECK US OUT HERE: YouTub...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 5
It's a bad hair day for Kersten and Nick as they discuss new rules for photographers coming out of lockdown, TV shows shot on iPhone, Samsung's new 50MP phone sensor and the new DJI Mavic Air 2. THIS WEEK'S LINKS: Arjun Menon's Joker Photos https://www.instagram.com/artleavesamark/ Samsung's new 50MP phone sensor https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/isocell/mobile-image-sensors/isocell-gn1/ Bentley's iPhone Advert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyYhM0XIIwU DJI Mavic Air 2 https://www....
May 26, 2020•53 min•Ep. 4
Nick and Kersten discuss creative opportunities during lockdown whilst getting off the couch and running 5K, light painting cars, a 70 trillion frames per second camera, the rumoured Nikon Z8 and the perils of 4K TV. THIS WEEK'S LINKS: David Cox LA light paints cars in neighbourhood https://petapixel.com/2020/05/09/photographer-light-paints-parked-cars-to-stay-creative-during-lockdown/ 70 Trillion frames per second https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/new-ultrafast-camera-takes-70-trillion-picture...
May 23, 2020•58 min•Ep. 3
Kersten and Nick discuss lenses, photo projects 8K video and chat to award winning alternative wedding photographer Daniel Ackerley about life in lockdown, photography business and gig photography. THIS WEEK'S LINKS: Daniel Ackerley Photography http://danielackerleyphotography.co.uk/ Daniel Ackerley Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danielackerley CHECK US OUT HERE: YouTube - CameraShakePodcast Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/camerashakepodcast FOLLOW US ON Instagram: https://www.instagram...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 2
