Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Julie Vincent and Jeff Cruz where we talk about some new gear, how we've found inspiration, camera stores, and more. Thank you to Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to l...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In this episode of the Q&A Show , Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer listeners but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! In this episode we talk about the results of upgrading an operating system too early, using off-camera flash, neon signs, plus our first-ever Pop Quiz . Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions . Thank you to Photomatix , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. About your hosts Ron Pepp...
Oct 26, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Christy Turner and Jeff Sullivan where we talk about new AI elements in Adobe's software, photography mistakes to avoid, and building on the eclipses happening this week and next year. Thank you to Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations We all lear...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode of the Q&A Show , Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer listeners but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! This is a special episode where we get to talk to an expert on generative AI, and ask as many questions as we can fit in the hour. Listen for some gems from Coco Mao, Co-founder and CEO of https://openart.ai (not sponsored) Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions . Thank you to Photomatix , the leader in HDR photography. Do...
Sep 28, 2023•59 min
In this episode of the Q&A Show , Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer listeners but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! This month we have questions about custom presets for Photomatix (our wonderful sponsor), the new iPhone, AI pixel size limits and planning for timelapse. We also attempt to consider if using a camera's sensor is similar to a shutter count. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions . Also thank you to Photomatix , the leader ...
Sep 14, 2023•52 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Levi Sim and Wayne Chasan and they have excellent advice about promoting yourself as a photographer. We then introduce the topic of the 2024 eclipse and discuss our latest adventures in AI. Thank you to Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations We all...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode of the Q&A Show , Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer some of the classic questions but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! These include discussions about JPGs, how we look at RAW files including what's better about them, as well as how we 'deliver' RAW. There is a portrait tip quickfire and even some camera-related conspiracies that are going around with the new movie. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions Also thank you ...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Chris Marquardt of Photography Tips from the Top Floor, and new author Peter Dazeley . Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, w...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode of the Q&A Show , Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer questions about Fusing in Lightroom, Threads, planning apps (Moon), and a little rant about questions themselves. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions Also thank you to Photomatix , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. About your Hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, sch...
Jul 09, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by two photographers who are very accomplished in shooting the aurora borealis, Christy Turner and Shamen Kureshi . Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free. YouTube recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn so...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode of the Q&A Show , Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer questions about night photography, including betas with Artificial Intelligence, new gear and filters. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions Also thank you to Photomatix , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. About your Hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and mo...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we have an open talk about branding experience and ideas since we have Barbara who specializes in that. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. YouTube recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this episode of the Q&A Show , Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto welcome back David Deal . This is the kind of discussion that many photographers would like to have with a lawyer. Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions Also thank you to Photomatix , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. About your Hosts Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools a...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Show Notes Nightscaper Photo Conference Storage firm Drobo has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy This is the new TRUST certification from the FAA for recreational flyers For USA, start at https://faadronezone-access.faa.gov/#/ This is the study guide from the FAA for anyone who wants to use...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode of the Q&A Show , Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto agree and disagree about things like: Pixel Shifting Image Format talk: TIFF vs. DNG (vs. JPG) Auto-leveling tripod: Would we get one? Photofocus.com's Question of the Week Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions Also thank you to Photomatix , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free. Shownotes Canon Pixel Shift Rumor Pixel Shift Auto-Leveling Tripod Rob's Course: ...
Apr 06, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. YouTube Recommendations We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners? Rob’s Recommendation: https...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode of the Q&A Show , Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto stay overtime while we answer questions about: How much do you spend on subscriptions in your business? Any tips on how to get the perfect white balance? Is re-sharing on social media any kind of infringement? Long exposure noise reduction Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions Also thank you to Photomatix , the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free....
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we discuss street photography, boudoir photography and Steve's experience in publishing his new book. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Art that isn't photography shownotes: Rob's Youtube Pick, Simon Dentremont Angela's Youtube Pick, Photowalks TV Ron's Youtube Pick, Omar Gonzales Steve's Youtube Pick, Michael...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode of the Q&A Show , Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer these questions: Tripods to consider Should one get a printed portfolio? Do we need more than one camera? What's the biggest mistake we've seen made by photographers? Show notes: Rob's Course: www.robmoroto.com and use coupon code " Photofocus " for 20% off https://youarenotaphotographer.com/ Also thank you to Photomatix , the leader in HDR photography, with version 7 coming soon!...
Feb 09, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on the minds of our panel. This month, our panel talks about using colored light in portrait photography, both strobe and constant, along with the people skills used in our careers. We also touch on how to find ideas for online content to promote our businesses. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Shownotes: Erin's Featured Article ALL o...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode of the Q&A Show , Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer these questions: With inflation being so high, is it the right time to increase prices? Or is it advantageous to keep prices low? Can you explain why the wide lens makes portraits make faces look fat? Hey guys, I listened to your podcast, and you mentioned AI making photos. Do you guys use AI for your work? Specifically, do you use openAI? Show notes: Rob's Course: www.robmoroto.com and use coupon code " Photofocus " for 20% ...
Jan 19, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 1
We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on the minds of our panel. This month, we end the year by saying goodbye to the old with, "Grace, Gratitude and Good Riddance." We share what we do when asked to photograph something out of your specialty. Then we end by bringing in the new with some ideas about starting the new year in the photo business. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and tr...
Dec 22, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto are asking the questions. We've combined listeners' legal questions and are joined by photographer and lawyer David Deal who specializes in copyright law. Join us to learn about some legal terms that photographers should know, and how to start to protect yourself. And it's not just for US photographers. Link to Copyright Office Send us your questions at: www.photofocus.com/questions or email us at questions@photofocus.com Thanks to o...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer these questions: Why should anyone update to a new OS or version of PS knowing that they are always full of bugs? What places to you guys recommend for big prints, especially “Gallery Wraps?” I want to give my clients a gift for Christmas but I don’t know if giving away a free shoot will just devalue my product. What should I do? What is the most underrated or overlooked winter photography tip you can share? Does anyone actual...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 9
We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on the minds of our panel. This month, we talk about a daylight robbery of a photographer, about how some consider crimes against drones, and then switch to some holiday tips. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try for free. Joining us is Photofocus author Levi Sim. We were inspired by his article about holiday get-togethers and how to avoid s...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 11
We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics to get your photography moving. This month, Photofocus author Michael Ryno joins your hosts Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto, with guest co-host Bryan Esler . In this episode our panel talks about the updates announced at Adobe MAX, Bryan's focus on event photography, Infrared imaging and more on fall photos. Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring; click the link to download and try fo...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer questions about: Rainy recommendations Shooting for the moon Camera bags for tight situations Send us your questions at: photofocus.com/questions Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Tamron . Check out the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. This compact, lightweight zoom's fast autofocus and close object distance lets you get the shots you need, whether you're shooting wide or at a standard r...
Oct 13, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Colin Smith answer listener questions about composition, NFTs and AI Art, iPhone 14, and Selections in PS. Thanks to those who sent in questions, you can do it too using the link below or emailing us at questions@photofocus.com Colin's NFT Page Ron's NFT Page Photoshop Cafe on Youtube Thanks to our sponsors for this episode: Tamron . Check out the Tamron 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 lens for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras. The first all-in-one zoom s...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We welcome you to the Photofocus Roundtable podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics to get your photography moving. This month, Photofocus author Lauri Novak joins your hosts Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto, with guest co-host Dave Wilson . In this episode our panel talks about photography in the autumn season, but first we discuss some attitudes about mobile vs. 'real' camera photos, and some of our experiences with different kinds of workshop leaders — with some...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome to Mind Your Own Business, the podcast that helps photographers improve their business and their lives! Today Skip and I cover the most impactful lessons we've learned over the years hosting The Mind Your Own Business podcast. In this episode, we chat about how the Mind Your Own Business podcast got started, and some of the most impactful lessons that have stood out to us. This includes lessons from Joe McNally on the importance of reading, Ann Geddes on giving back, Kay Eskridge on how ...
Sep 08, 2022•34 min
