The Passionate Photographer Podcast with Steve Simon & Clifford Pickett

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This is the Passionate Photographer Podcast, where Steve Simon & Clifford Pickett, talk about all things photographic including ways to up your photographic game, from both content and business perspectives. And we will have fun doing it...

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Episode 9: Steve Simon & Clifford Pickett Speak to the bad habits they and other photographers have developed...

In this episode Steve & Ciff talk about some bad habits all of us tend to develop in photography and some ways of overcoming them. https://thepassionatephotographer.com https://www.cliffordpickett.com

Jul 17, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Episode 8: Steve Simon & Clifford Pickett Speak to the Future of Travel and Offer Tips and Inspiration

In this episode Steve & Ciff talk about the future of travel post-Covid and what this new normal might be like as well as some practical photography tips, gear picks of the week and inspirational photographers to learn from.

Jun 12, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: Steve Simon & Clifford Pickett Speak to the Business of Photography and Offer Tips and Inspiration

In this episode Steve & Ciff talk about opportunities for businesses during this difficult time as well as some practical photography tips, gear picks of the week and two inspirational photographers to learn from.

May 15, 2020•53 min

Episode 6: New Co-Host Clifford Pickett's Passions and How Photographers Cope & Find Inspiration in Isolation.

In this episode Steve & Ciff talk about where they find themselves during this stay-at-home time, what they are up to and how photographers can find inspiration in these trying times. Cliff recommends the Oslo 3 Mobile and Steve mentions the inspiring work of photographers documenting the Empty Streets of this world.

Apr 21, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Episode 5: Back To Film, Airport Security and Choosing A Focal Length Which Best Suits Your Work

In this episode The Steve's talk about film, who is using and why as well as new 3D Scanners coming to an airport near you that can wipe out your film in a second…plus how the focal length of lenses shapes your photography, which focal lengths work best for you and the value and danger of zoom lenses.

Oct 22, 2019•39 min

Episode 4: A Tough Week For Photogaphy...

It was a sad week for photography, we lost two giants in the field: Robert Frank and Fred Herzog. The new Nikon D6 was announced but what is all the fuss about? CF Express Cards are super fast and will replace XQD memory cards. The good news is with firmware updates, the new cards will fit and work speedily in the XQD slot. Is Birthing Photography really a new market for photographers? The new iPhones were announced so how good is the built-in cameras and should we upgrade?

Sep 14, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Summer Shooting; Pro vs. Amateur Advantages for Both and Social Media Help To Make You Better

In this episode The Steve's talk about the advantages of being an amateur vs. pro and vice versa and lessons learned along the way. Summertime tips for shooting and the importance of just getting out there even when you're not in the mood. How inclement weather can work to your favor and the ways to use social media to help you get better as a photographer. Plus much more!

Jul 25, 2019•35 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Can More Megapixels Make You A Better Photographer?

In this episode we take on the megapixel debate on the occasion of the new Fuji GFX 100, the new $10K, 100 Megapixel Camera from Fuji. We also talk about general street photography practices, Nikon's new Eye Detect AF firmware update for the Nikon Z Mirrorless Cameras and Instagram removing the number of likes on photographs as a test in one country Canada. Much more on Instagram and general photography philosophy as usual.

Jun 06, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: The Passionate Photographer Podcast with Steve Simon & Steve Attard: Some History

We are very excited to bring you this first episode, recorded very low-tech on our phones in New York and Vancouver. There is so much to talk about in future podcasts and we can't wait to dig in. Hope you enjoy it and reach out if you have questions, comments, complaints and suggestions for future chat content.

Apr 17, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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