Is AI Replacing Models? Photographers Beware...
Tony & Chelsea talk about AI generated fashion models, the brands using them, and how the replacment of models will impact the photography industry. Can photographers adapt?
Apr 18, 2025•21 min
Picture This: Photography Podcast
Twice a month, professional photographers Chelsea and Tony Northrup dig deep into the history, technology, and personalities of photography.
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Chinese Camera Tech is TAKING OVER the Market and Here's Why
Want your own website? Go to http://squarespace.com/Chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea"At one time, Germany was the epicenter of top camera and lens tech development. Then Japan took over and led the world's development of cameras. Now, China is releasing great lighting, drones, mics, and cameras. Is a Chinese company bound to develop the world's best camera? Tony and Chelsea dive into the secret behind the rise of great tech coming from China.
Mar 20, 2025•21 min
$40 versus $13,000 Camera! Can YOU tell the difference?
Can you tell the difference between a $40 and $13,000 camera? What about a $600 canon camera vs a $5,500 camera? The results might surprise you! Tony and Chelsea take photos, share the results, and test your ability to tell the difference.
Mar 03, 2025•24 min
CANON vs SONY vs NIKON: Camera Wars 2025
Chelsea & Tony dig into the details on the big three camera brands to find out which one is #1, what gives them their camera advantage, and how they're going to perform in the future. Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, DJI/Hasselblad: Which is your favorite?
Feb 26, 2025•41 min
CANON vs SONY vs NIKON: Camera Wars 2025
Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, DJI/Hasselblad: Which is your favorite? Chelsea & Tony dig into the details on the big three camera brands to find out which one is #1, what gives them their camera advantage, and how they're going to perform in the future.
Feb 26, 2025•41 min
2025 Camera Predictions! The best is yet to come...
Tony & Chelsea discuss the future of cameras in the year 2025, which cameras and lenses will come out, and what new technology might surprise us. Want your own website? Go to http://squarespace.com/Chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea"
Jan 07, 2025•22 min
2024 CAMERA OF THE YEAR: Pixel Awards
Tony & Chelsea Northrup choose recap 2024 in the camera and photo industry by reviewing the best and worst cameras and photo gear of 2024. They choose the smartphone of the year, the WTF of the year, and the best camera of the year.
Dec 13, 2024•24 min
When is Editing CHEATING?
When is photo editing cheating? People have been editing photos for as long as they have been taking them. At what poinnt is photo wditing crossing the line and is no longer considered photogrpahy or fair? Should you disclose what's edited in your photo? Tony & Chelsea duscuss the nuances of editing and photos. Want your own website? Go to http://squarespace.com/Chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea" Get our books and training ON SALE!: https://northrup.p...
Dec 01, 2024•28 min
The WORST FANBOYS?
Every camera brand has fanboys but some are more energized than others! Tony and Chelsea review angry comments and talk about fanboys and what makes them so angry!
Oct 29, 2024•31 min
Every YouTuber Should Know...
Tony and Chelsea discuss their time as YouTubers, what they learned, and what they wish they knew earlier; sponsorships, dealing with trolls, and making meaningful content.
Oct 10, 2024•24 min
5 Photo Myths BUSTED
Are bigger sensors better? Do you need a new camera? On this episode of the Picture This! Photography podcast, Tony and Chelsea debunk the confusing photo myths that frutrate photographers!
Sep 30, 2024•18 min
Photography ISN'T Dead!
With threats like AI and phone cameras, Tony worries that photography is going away but Chelsea thinks it's here to stay. Which one is it?
Sep 17, 2024•21 min
Canon #1 Spot Slipping!
Canon launched the long-awaited R1 camera and disappointed some fans that had big dreams for their flagship camera. Tony and Chelsea talk about why the R1 disappointed some and what the future holds for Canon. Also, Canon loses market share to Sony and has a few rounds of layoffs. What does this mean for the company?
Jul 31, 2024•22 min
Should Apple make a camera?
Is Apple ever going to make a designated camera? If so, what would it look like, which features would is have, and how much woud it cost? Tony & Chelsea Northrup discuss the possibiity of the camera and specualte what it would be and how it could impact photography and the camera industry
Jun 27, 2024•21 min
10 Cameras that Changed Photography FOREVER
Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about the 10 cameras that changed the trajectory of photography forever; from the first ever digital camera to the newest smartphones that have innovated features that will change how we take pictures.
Jun 18, 2024•17 min
Camera Reviews Need to Change
Gerald Undone sparked a great discussion about camera press events and reviews. Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about theirs experiences as reviewers and add to a discussion that's long overdue.
May 31, 2024•23 min
TRICKED into Training A.I.
Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about how A.I. is being trained using the photos of photographers, the enthics of not giving artists credit, and what we can and should do about it!
May 29, 2024•26 min
It's not you, YOUTUBE is harder!
Tony and Chelsea talk about how content creation is harder than ever.
May 06, 2024•16 min
Are BAD REVIEWS unethical?
Tony and Chelsea discuss Marques Brownlees review of "the worst product" and address the backlash he faced. Are reviewers responsible for only providing good feedback? How much should a reviewer consider the longevity of a company when providing a review? Tony and Chelsea discuss their experiences with bad reviews, times they've made companies upset, and how they approach making reviews that are fair but honest.
Apr 26, 2024•26 min
Our Fight: VIDEO vs PHOTOGRAPHY
OUR STORE: http://northrup.photo Use our 10% off coupon 'YouTube' Video is more and more popular, but will it ever fully replace photos? Tony and Chelsea take sides and pick their favortie medium, Photos v Video, while debating the pros and cons of each and providing somewhat questionable research.
Mar 30, 2024•16 min
"Photos should be FREE!"
How much should photographers charge? One wedding photographer charges $8,000 and sparked outrage online. Some even thought photo should be free. Tony & Chelsea talk about how much most photographers charge, break down the costs of running a photo business, and give tips on making your photo business successful.
Mar 27, 2024•21 min
My Camera NEEDS a LOCK!
Manny Ortiz was robbed of $16,000 in camera gear. Our friend Luis was FOLLOWED HOME an hour to be robbed of his medium format camera gear. It's NOT the photographers fault - cameras make us targets. They're easy to steal and extremely easy to sell because they're basically the last remaining piece of technology that has no anti-theft technology. ONE COMPANY has implemented anti-theft technology already, and it has reduced the resale value of stolen gear by 50% - thus reducing the profit margin f...
Feb 29, 2024•29 min
ALL photos are fake, says Samsung
After Samsung's Fake Moon debacle, Samsung's head of consumer experience says, "There is no real picture, full stop". Tony and CHelsea dig into the fake moon controversy, the ways photos have been faked and edited over time, and if there's any truth to all photos being faked.
Feb 25, 2024•33 min
on "Quitting YouTube"
Tony and Chelsea give their thoughts on why YouTubers are stepping back, buring out, and Quitting.
Feb 21, 2024•21 min
Steal Photos Like a Pro
On this episode of the Picture This! Photography podcast, Tony & Chelsea discuss the right and ethical way to "steal" photos. All of us get inspiration from somewhere but how can you do it respectfully and in a way that makes you a better photographer? T&C go through various ways to find what you like about other artists and how to incorporate it into your own work!
Jan 23, 2024•27 min
2024 Camera Predictions! The Year of NIKON?
Tony & Chelsea Northrup discuss the very near future of cameras and photography by predicting which cameras will be released in 2024. Some predictions are based on reliable rumors and some are based on hopes and dreams! Sony, Canon, Nikon, DJI, Fujifilm, Pentax, Lumix! What will they come out with?
Dec 21, 2023•35 min
Camera Of The YEAR! 2023 PIXEL AWARDS
Tony & Chelsea host the 2023 Pixel Awards and choose the very best and worst photo tech of the year including Best Accessory, Best Computer, Best Drone, Biggest Disappointment, and The BEST Camera of the Year!
Dec 14, 2023•28 min
Sony Changed the Future of Cameras... Now what?
The Sony A9 III is the first stills camera to have a global shutter! Tony and Chelsea talk about what a global shutter is, how it benefits photographers, and what it means for the future of photography and cameras. Tony also rattles off another wish list of what he would like to see improved on in the a9 III and all future cameras.
Nov 28, 2023•29 min
The FIGHT Against A.I.
We talked about the state of AI a few months ago and it's grown even more popular since then. AI is being used to make portraits, steal celebrities' likenesses, attack people, and more. Now, governments and companies, including camera companies, are beginning to put protocols in place to fight back against harmful AI. Is there any hope of keeping this runaway tech in check? Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about the ways people are pushing back and what photographers can do to authenticate their p...
Nov 06, 2023•26 min
DJI’s plan to CRUSH Sony & Canon
The new DJI Pocket 3 launched this month and it made Tony Northrup realize he's been thinking about cameras all wrong. On this epeisode of The Picture This! Photography Podcast, Chelsea nd Tony discuss DJIs new product, their plan for developing cameras, and how they could disrupt the current camera market.
Oct 28, 2023•29 min
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