Continuing the conversation with actual bullet points for how to NOT drown in edits. And some candid conversation about artistry probably not for the feint of heart. References in this podcast: Beauty Retouch (dodge & burn) - https://vimeo.com/21431366 Dell 2405FPW - http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh&sku=320-4237&validate=false&~lt=popup Eizo 275CG - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/816468-REG/Eizo_CG275W_BK_ColorEdge_CG2...
Mar 21, 2016•44 min
I'm pretty sure this happens to everyone but here's my specific experience with drowning in edits and how to get around this. References in this podcast: Digital makeup - https://instagram.com/p/BDBsLG9Ewum/ LUCIMA Facebook Workshop page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/185656974814125/
Mar 20, 2016•33 min
There's an etiquette and art to learning that starts with asking good questions. Cooper Norland and I discuss this topic.
Mar 17, 2016•12 min
Photographer Cooper Norland visits the studio and I put him on the mic. He asks me a few questions he's always wanted to hear me speak about on the podcast. This is a segment from the conversation that addresses skin retouching and the different techniques particularly frequency separation and why I don't use it anymore.
Feb 22, 2016•23 min
On this podcast we have director, producer and editor Jennifer Steinman. In our search for epic sports documentaries we stumbled across Jennifer's film, Desert Runners. Being of the Ironman discipline, I instantly gravitated towards the idea of running my legs off over hundreds of miles a week in four different deserts around the world. Because that to me is Fun with a capital F! Please. Even I'm not *that* crazy. So it behooved me to find out who these crazy people were and what makes for crazi...
Feb 19, 2016•57 min
Getting back to basics. Thank you guys for listening. Talking a little about the changes ahead. 2015. And please stop beating yourself up over the pictures you took yesterday.
Feb 09, 2016•21 min
On this podcast we have the CEO of the Surfrider Foundation Dr. Chad Nelson. “Chad’s 16 years at the Surfrider Foundation as the Environmental Director has been marked by outstanding stewardship of our conservation mission,” Surfrider Foundation’s Board of Directors Chair Liisa Pierce Fiedelholtz shared in this news release. “Nelsen’s proven track-record of leading high impact campaigns has clearly demonstrated his ability to significantly build the reach of this incredible organization.” How do...
Feb 08, 2016•59 min
Photoshop versus plastic surgery. What are the similarities and what are the differences? Suspend your disbelief for one second and imagine that I could actually ask this question. And then imagine that we actually reached out to one of the most prestigious plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills and he came on the podcast to answer all the questions I ever had about this subject. That is this podcast. In this podcast Dr. Hovsepian breaks down the business of beauty. What is beauty? What are the stand...
Feb 01, 2016•1 hr 23 min
"William B. Cole Consultants founder and CEO Bill Cole, MS, MA is an internationally and nationally recognized peak performance mind coach. He is a Wall Of Fame Honoree, an award-winning scholar-athlete, published book author and articles author, and has coached at the highest levels of the Olympics, major-league pro sports, big-time college athletics and corporate America." - http://www.mentalgamecoach.com In this podcast we have mental game guru Bill Cole. We've all seen a player on our favori...
Jan 29, 2016•1 hr 7 min
"Born & raised in Florida, Justin started out at a very young age shooting surf films for international brands such as Quiksilver, Billabong, & Rusty with surfers such as the Hobgood brothers and Kelly Slater. After moving to Los Angeles, he began working in music video departments at high profile companies such as A Band Apart, & Anonymous Content where he was able to be a part of learning the directing process from the world’s top directors. He grew his role into writing treatments...
Jan 20, 2016•1 hr 26 min
On this podcast we have Senior Photographer's Agent at Art Mix, Leigh Andersen. As a photo rep for 10 years, Leigh shares her insights on the industry, her roster of photographers, and the pitfalls that many budding photographers make when trying to get represented by a photography agency. If you're a photographer, I don't need to tell you how important this podcast is. Throughout this podcast I put myself in the audience's shoes and ask all the questions that any photographer would want to know...
Jan 18, 2016•1 hr 23 min
I grew up with guns and a dad that believed a good offense was the best defense. Through a dinner conversation I remember some events in my childhood involved guns and my dad. Through my friend's reaction I realized that these were not ordinary childhood experiences. And it got me thinking about what we take for granted to be "normal". And THAT became this podcast and a bigger conversation. What's "normal"? Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Ins...
Jan 14, 2016•56 min
"“Rising from Ashes” is a feature length documentary about two worlds colliding when cycling legend Jock Boyer moves to Rwanda, Africa to help a group of struggling genocide survivors pursue their dream of a national team. As they set out against impossible odds both Jock and the team find new purpose as they rise from the ashes of their past." - http://risingfromashesthemovie.com/about-film In this podcast we have documentary filmmaker T.C. Johnstone most known for his award-winning film Rising...
Jan 12, 2016•54 min
"“Rising from Ashes” is a feature length documentary about two worlds colliding when cycling legend Jock Boyer moves to Rwanda, Africa to help a group of struggling genocide survivors pursue their dream of a national team. As they set out against impossible odds both Jock and the team find new purpose as they rise from the ashes of their past." - http://risingfromashesthemovie.com/about-film In this podcast we have documentary filmmaker T.C. Johnstone most known for his award-winning film Rising...
Jan 11, 2016•1 hr 17 min
"Can people find love through the modern “mail-order bride” industry? Or is the international romance business just a scam? Sincere and unflinching, Love Me follows Western men and Ukrainian women as they embark on an unpredictable and riveting journey in search of love. Each character's experience exposes the myths and realities of this unique industry, while also exploring the much deeper, human story that is too often overlooked. Forget everything you think you know about “mail-order" brides ...
Jan 05, 2016•36 min
On this podcast we have Dr. Raj, high profile Beverly Hills Orthopedic Surgeon (with emphasis on arthritis). As one of the Best Orthopedic Surgeons in Beverly HIlls and Los Angeles CA, Dr. Raj provides the ultimate in state-of -the-art quality orthopedic care available and is always on the cutting edge of the latest surgical and nonsurgical technologies such as PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injections, stem cell injections for tendonitis and arthritis, minimally invasive surgery and more. Dr. Raj i...
Dec 23, 2015•1 hr 18 min
Since Sean lives in NYC, we recorded this podcast by cobbling together two separate high quality recordings. As a failsafe measure, I also recorded our Skype session. But after we ended the podcast we kept talking and more nuggets of gold fell out of our conversation. Some things have been edited out but the conversation is still very much intact and Sean has given his permission to share the behind-the-scenes dialogue with the audience. Enjoy! Learn more about Sean and his latest projects here:...
Dec 17, 2015•39 min
On this podcast we have documentary filmmaker Sean Dunne. Known for Oxyana (2013), Man in Van (2009) and American Juggalo (2011). His unique perspective strikes at the paradigm of traditional documentaries by capturing his subjects in their natural state without forcing a specific agenda or narrative. As such, Sean's films often evoke strong emotional responses. This is a thought-provoking conversation about being present, honest, and reflective. Sean's perspective contrasts my perspective of sc...
Dec 16, 2015•1 hr 12 min
Sometimes relationships change. And you either stay in or you get out. And/or sometimes the relationship changes you. This podcast is about my (Charles Lucima's) relationship with photography in the context of change and evolution and what I want out of this relationship. I bring up some parallels. Like my relationship with blackjack (yes, gambling) and mountain biking. We talk about some of the things I get from photography and some of the things I don't get from photography and even some thing...
Dec 14, 2015•47 min
On this podcast we have celebrity photographer Randall Slavin. Randall talks about how he became a photographer, his unique skill sets, how he directs his celebrity subjects, and how he gets the shot. This podcast offers great insight into how to succeed in the photography game. "Randall Slavin was born in Hollywood,CA. Mr. Slavin was working a dead end job in a gas station when he wandered into a local photography studio and struck up a friendship with the owner. He took the young Mr. Slavin un...
Dec 11, 2015•1 hr 27 min
"Jonathan Franklin is an investigative journalist who has reported for the New York Times, Boston Globe and the Guardian. Based in Santiago, Chile with his wife and 7 daughters he tends to live off the grid, especially when writing books. Or magazine stories in Esquire, GQ, Playboy, and Men’s Journal as he chronicles the world of extreme survival, cocaine madmen, and football mayhem, as well as the standard interviews with hit men, kidnappers and cocaine submarine commanders. In October 2010 Fra...
Dec 08, 2015•1 hr 27 min
On this podcast Charles talks to Patrick Smith about animation, technology, photography, inspiration, and creating work that emotionally connects with the audience. "Independent animator Patrick Smith is known for his sublime and bizarre hand-drawn interpretations of people, our emotions, and identity. His films have been featured on MTV, PBS, FX, Nickelodeon, Rolling Stone, New York Times, and Huffington Post. Currently, Smith and his studio are producing the third season of the PBS series "Bla...
Dec 03, 2015•1 hr 28 min
This podcast is the followup to Precision. It's about "organic mutation" aka "happy mistakes". Where the last podcast was all about precision and not making mistakes, this podcast is about when mistakes are a blessing in disguise. Charles gives three examples when he made such mistakes and how the photography community responded to those images and where the value lies in making mistakes. References in this podcast: Cutting off the eyes for the first time: http://lucima.tumblr.com/image/88274608...
Nov 25, 2015•35 min
Charles makes a mistake and gets really upset about the situation. Thus a podcast was born. This podcast talks about mistakes. Systematic versus random errors. How little mistakes can reflect poorly on you. How little mistakes can cost you time, money, or even your life. This podcast is chockfull of examples about how being precise can truly benefit you as a photographer. Precision should be a guiding philosophy in your journey as a photographer. What does this mean for photographers? Systematic...
Nov 23, 2015•48 min
A private workshop photographer tells Charles about a request to speak about fashion photography at a local college. Except he isn't a working professional fashion photographer. And to make matters worse, his "arch rival" is speaking as well. So he declines the invitation. This podcast is about what Charles would have asked this photographer do in this situation. This is a learning lesson about opportunity, perspective, defining success, and not missing an opportunity to differentiate yourself f...
Nov 21, 2015•35 min
Charles attempts to fly his his RC glider in a storm (35MPH winds) and crashes. He spends 30 minutes looking for it and upon finding it he attempts another flight and crashes again. Now why the hell didn't he just go home? This podcast is about gambling, expectations, pain, success/failure, how regrets are created and why Charles can't leave good enough alone. This is a two-part podcast. The first part is about the actual crash. The second part is about the implications and life lessons from the...
Nov 19, 2015•31 min
Charles attempts to fly his his RC glider in a storm (35MPH winds) and crashes. He spends 30 minutes looking for it and upon finding it he attempts another flight and crashes again. Now why the hell didn't he just go home? This podcast is about gambling, expectations, pain, success/failure, how regrets are created and why Charles can't leave good enough alone. This is a two-part podcast. The first part is about the actual crash. The second part is about the implications and life lessons from the...
Nov 18, 2015•59 min
Keith sent Charles the petapixel video (link below) for how people in other industries responded when asked to do free spec work. The conclusion is that photographers should all just say no to free spec work. Or is it? Charles and Keith discuss the merits of asking for and providing free spec work. http://petapixel.com/2015/11/05/this-is-how-people-in-other-industries-respond-when-asked-for-free-spec-work/ http://madmen.wikia.com/wiki/American_Airlines http://www.ivoox.com/road-trip-podcast-part...
Nov 16, 2015•55 min
Following the last podcast Charles tells Keith about his process when entering a shoot site unseen. The podcast talks about process and set sequence as afforded by the location and natural light. The discussion turns towards the end of the shoot when Charles discovers he has a dead spare battery and how he manages that situation along with previous camera situations. References in this podcast: http://lucimablog.blogspot.com/2013/05/lautner-goldstein-house-recon.html Learn more about Charles and...
Nov 15, 2015•47 min
What do you say when a model asks you for proofs of the entire shoot? Here's a real story of a real conversation of how Charles stood up for fashion photographers all around the world and told model no. Learn more about Charles and his latest projects here: Website: http://www.lucima.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/charleslucima Facebook: http://facebook.com/charleslucima tumblr: http://lucima.tumblr.com Podcast: http://lucima.podomatic.com Music courtesy of https://www.freesound.org/people...
Nov 12, 2015•43 min
