F8 | The Photographers Perspective

On this episode of F8 | The Photographer's Perspective (new name!), Chris is joined by landscape photographers Rick and Susan Sammon, who discuss their new book, "The Oregon Coast Photo Road Trip," all about points of interest and how to shoot the area. Rick will be a featured instructor at Out of Oregon this October. The Sammons discuss the benefits of shooting on an iPhone instead of a DSLR, and the importance of bringing backup equipment (even if it means doubling the weight of your bag). They also share tips on shooting seascape photography (Safety first!) and the secret to shooting long exposure photos on an iPhone. Rick also teases us about his next photography book, which will notably be void of any photos inside. Be sure to visit Rick's website, his Costa Rica class on Kelby One, and Susan's Instagram.  Here are the NEOS Overshoes that Rick recommends.

Floral photographer Jackie Kramer, who'll be at our Out of Longwood conference this August, joins Chris to discuss the secrets behind her creativity, including how she shoots her own textures.  Jackie also shares her favorite gardens up and down the eastern seaboard, her favorite equipment (she's all Canon), and the one tool every photographer can't leave home without. She also discusses photographers who inspire her.  On the late Nancy Rotenberg: “I looked at who she was and what she did and how she touched so many people. It made me feel something inside that I never really felt before. She was a genuine person, she touched people in a very authentic way.”   On Clyde Butcher: "He underscores the importance of getting to know your home. Shooting where you live and getting to know your home is so much more important than any eternal quest to shoot that iconic photo somewhere else, because what you can bring to the equation is where you live.” You can find Jackie at Luv Blooms and Jackie Kramer

Chris heads to Yosemite to talk with landscape photographer Michael Frye, who shares his best tips on photographing one of America's National Parks (it isn’t all about sunrise and sunset). Michael also shares his favorite Yosemite locations to shoot, and how to follow your passion rather than trying to compete with others or copying someone else. As Chris preps for his winter conference at the iconic California location, Michael explains what small scenes to look out for in over the colder season. He also shares post-processing tips, how he shoots in black and white, his favorite places in America to photograph, and composition techniques that can make you as great of a photographer as Ansel Adams. On following his passion: “I started to make better big landscape photos in Yosemite when I stopped worrying about [being someone else].” On preparation: “It always helps to know an area well before you photograph it.” On post-processing: “It really helps if you have a clear idea before you start with where you

Chris talks with fine art architecture photographer Angie McMonigal about her favorite buildings to shoot in Chicago, which cities are on her wishlist, and how conference photo walks help participants improve their skillset. Plus, is there a right amount of time to be spending at a location? Angie has sold her work to places like hotels, hospitals, and offices. She discusses how she gets discovered by art consultants, who connect her to these businesses, and what that experience has been like. Finally, Angie discusses how she grows her photography business through cold-calls, research, and networking. Angie McMonigal Visit AngieMcMonigal.com to see her portfolio, and go to PhotographyUnfolded.com to see her upcoming workshops. Use discount code ‘OOC’ when booking your workshops to receive a discount! Michelle and Chris scouting Out of Oregon venues with Angie’s work hanging on the wall See Out of Chicago’s upcoming conferences and join our newsletter at outofchicago.com. The post Angie McMonigal

Chris talks with landscape photographer Erin Babnik to talk technique and answer your questions.  We discuss what it’s like being a woman out in the field, meeting fellow female photographers, her workshops around the world, color theory, her favorite landscape photographers, and if social media is negatively affecting creativity and natural areas. Visit ErinBabnik.com to see her incredible work and learn more about her workshops. You can also follow Erin on social: Facebook: www.facebook.com/babnikphoto Twitter: twitter.com/ErinBabnik Instagram: instagram.com/erinbabnikphotography 500px: 500px.com/erinbabnik See Out of Chicago’s upcoming conferences and join our newsletter at outofchicago.com. The post Erin Babnik Answers Your Questions appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

I got together with the Out of Chicago team after our trip to the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. In this podcast we tell you all about the conference that we’re putting together for you in July. This is a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife photography adventure! The post Out of Costa Rica Podcast appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

I interviewed each one of the instructors at Mike Moats Macro Conference to try to get a nugget of wisdom from each one of them. I put all of these interviews together in one podcast which you can listed to right here. To follow Mike Moats and to find out more about the 2019 Macro Conference, go to http://tinylandscapes.com. To learn more about our 2nd annual Flower and Garden Photography Conference, make sure you’re subscribed to our email list. We’ll be announcing some awesome Black Friday deals only for people on our email list. Go to outofchicago.com/newsletter to sign up. The post Interviews from Mike Moats Macro Conference 2017 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

Rod Barbee is the author of The Photographer’s Guide to the Oregon Coast and he will be one of our instructors at our 3rd annual Landscape Photography Conference, Out of Oregon! Learn more about Rod at rodbarbee.com. Find out more about the Out of Oregon Conference at outoforegon.com. The post Photographing the Oregon Coast with Rod Barbee appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

Interview with Jay and Varina Patel Jay and Varina have been leading photography workshops for more than ten years. They’ll be the keynote presenters at the Out of Moab Landscape Photography Conference in October and here they share their best tips to prepare for any photo adventure. Visual Wilderness Visual Wilderness Guide to Landscape Photography The Complete Guide to Landscape Photography Visual Wilderness Blog Updated three times a week https://visualwilderness.com/articles Sample videos Leveling Your Tripod from Visual Wilderness on Vimeo.   How to Clean Your Tripod from Visual Wilderness on Vimeo.     Banff Video Case studies   The post Prepare for your next photo adventure with Jay and Varina Patel appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

Alan Shapiro is one of the most inspiring flower photographers that I know. Alan Shapiro and I talk about creativity in flower photography, exercises to stretch your creative muscles and post-processing for flower photography. I also give a lot more details on the upcoming conference. You can watch the interview below or listen to the podcast above. Follow Alan Shapiro Website http://www.alanshapirophotography.com Social media http://www.facebook.com/alanwshapiro http://www.twitter.com/alansphotos http://www.instagram.com/alanshapiro515 http://www.youtube.com/alanshapiro515   The post Creative Flower Photography with Alan Shapiro appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

Follow Charles Needle at http://www.charlesneedlephoto.com The post Creative Flower Photography Techniques with Charles Needle appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

Anne Belmont and I have talked about running a flower and garden photography conference at the Chicago Botanic Garden for years. Everything has come together and we will run the event for the first time this August. In this interview, Anne and I discuss her favorite locations in the Garden and give some details on the upcoming Out of Chicago Flower and Garden Photography Conference. The interview is a bit long. If you’d rather listen to it in your car, the link to the audio only podcast is at the top of this post. To see Anne’s amazing flower images you’ll need to watch the interview on Youtube below. Follow Anne Belmont at http://annebelmontphotography.com The post Photographing the Chicago Botanic Garden with Anne Belmont appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

Chris interviews Gordon Laing from CameraLabs.com Read Gordon’s Sony Alpha A9 review In Camera: Perfect Pictures Straight Out of the Camera The post Enter the CameraLabs with Gordon Laing: OOC Podcast Season 4 Episode 4 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

Join me and the Out of Chicago team at Art Wolfe’s seminar at the Museum of Science and Industry on Sunday, June 11th Art Wolfe Presents: Photography as Art in Chicago SAVE $50 with code “outofchicago”   I also hope you’ll join us at the 4th annual Out of Chicago Photography Conference June 23-25th. Art Wolfe is the keynote speaker Friday night and is presenting Earth is My Witness. Register now for the Out of Chicago Photography Conference Save $100 with code “oocpodcast” The post Photography as Art with Art Wolfe: OOC Podcast Season 4 Episode 3 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

Erin Babnik is one of my favorite landscape photographers. I can’t wait to have her teach at the Out of Acadia Landscape Photography Conference! Check out Erin’s work at erinbabnik.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/babnikphoto Twitter: twitter.com/ErinBabnik Instagram: instagram.com/erinbabnikphotography 500px: 500px.com/erinbabnik The post Art History and Landscape Photography with Erin Babnik: OOC Podcast Season 4 Episode 2 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

Welcome to Season 4 of the Out of Chicago Podcast with Bob Davis! We’ll be back each week with a new podcast. Make sure that you subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. Interview with Bob Davis In this episode, I interview photojournalist, wedding photographer, and Canon Explorer of Light, Bob Davis. We talk about igniting your photography passion, photojournalism, and taking steps to being a professional photographer. Bob has a unique photography workshop coming up this week for anyone that is trying to grow their wedding photography business. Check it out at http://davisworkshops.com Check out their website at http://bobanddawndavis.com The Out of Chicago Summer Conference Sign up for the Out of Chicago Summer Conference at outofchicago.com/summer. Listen to the podcast for a code for $100 off registration. The post Photojournalism and Wedding Photography with Bob Davis: OOC Podcast Season 4 Episode 1 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

On this episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast, Chris Smith talks about all of the upcoming Out of Chicago conferences, including next October’s Out of Acadia Conference. The second annual Out of Chicago Winter Conference will run February 18-19, 2017. Chris mentions some of the classes that will be offered, as well as some of the shooting experiences. Look for additional details and registration coming soon! For the fourth year, the Out of Chicago Summer Conference will run June 23-25, 2017, with David Duchemen as the keynote speaker on Friday night. Registration is already open; additional details will be announced in the coming weeks. But what we’re most excited about is the Out of Acadia Conference — a one-of-a-kind photography experience taking place at Acadia National Park! Out of Acadia will be our first-ever landscape-oriented photography event. Chris mentions multiple locations throughout the park to look forward to, from the gardens to the mountains and shores of Bar Harbor. The event takes plac

In this episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast, Chris Smith sits down with Mark Alper of Big Acrylic. Mark gives some tips for hanging and printing, and discusses some unique printing options through his company. Based in Montreal, Big Acrylic can accommodate acrylic prints up to 60″ x 96″. Mark talks about preparing your photographs for printing, as well as what options you have that would make your photographs stand apart. Mark is also offering a lifetime 25% discount for Out of Chicago listeners with the code “outofchicago”. Following the interview, Chris also discusses some last-minute details for this weekend’s Out of New York Photography Conference, including Thursday night’s Water Taxi Cruise! Chris also talks about food options, scheduling, the vendor expo, photowalk recommended gear and more. Take a listen on your way into town and plan out your complete trip! The post Acrylic printing with Mark Alper and last-minute OONY details: OOC Podcast Episode 56 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photogra

Rick Sammon welcomes Art Wolfe to the show to discuss photography as art. Art talks about how he uses work of other artists to enhance his photography and to expand true sense of art, composition and creativity. Art also discusses how to expand your imagination through the photography process, through modern art and abstract expressionism. Rick and Art also talk about creating a sense of depth and the role it plays in capturing your audience’s attention. Art also talks about his “Photography as Art” seminars, and what participants can expect. Finally, Chris Smith joins Rick to discuss specialization and whether it’s necessary for photographers. As a photographer, do you specialize in a certain genre of photography? Let us know in the comments below. The post Photography as art with Art Wolfe and Rick Sammon: OOC Podcast Episode 55 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

In this episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast, Out of New York Conference presenter James Maher joins Chris Smith. James talks about his involvement in the conference, including his class, “Exploration Through the Works of Famous Street Photographers.” James also gives some of his favorite locations for street photography in the city — Central Park, Strand Bookstore, Coney Island, the New York subway system, Bushwick, the City Hall District, Manhattan Bridge and the Brooklyn waterfront. He also tells us some of his favorite street photographers, including New Yorkers Garry Winogrand, Bruce Davidson and Matt Weber. Finally, James also gives some tips on how to overcome your fears and get started with street photography. To learn more about what James is presenting at the Out of New York Conference, visit his speaker page, and don’t forget to register at outofnewyork.com. To find out more about James, visit jamesmaherphotography.com. The post New York street photography with James Maher: OOC Podcast Episode