F8 | The Photographers Perspective

This week on the Out of Chicago Podcast, Michael Novo talks with Steve Neilson about different lighting setups. Steve, who will  be presenting at the Out of Chicago Portrait Conference and the Summer Conference, discusses flat lighting, the bouncing of light as well as full off-camera flash. He also recommends some great starter equipment, and how his lighting workflow typically goes. Steve takes us beyond the world of TTL, and introduces us to manual lighting setups. Listen in, and don’t forget to register for the Out of Chicago Portrait Conference, held April 8-9 at the University Center in Chicago. For a limited time, you can receive $49 off by using the code “portrait49” during checkout. The post Off-camera lighting with Steve Neilson: OOC Podcast Episode 33 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

This week on the Out of Chicago Podcast, Chris discusses the upcoming Out of New York Photography Conference. Out of Chicago will call New York City home from October 14-15, with on-the-street workshops available on Oct. 16. Located across from the Empire State Building, the Out of New York Photography Conference will be held in the heart of Manhattan, allowing you to explore the city and the many sights it has to offer. Out of New York has the most epic lineup to date of any of our conferences. You learn and shoot with Rick Sammon, Lindsay Adler, RC Concepcion, Valerie Jardin, John Kosmopolous, Bryan Peterson, Vivienne Gucwa, David Carol, Steve Simon, Marie Laigneau, Frederick Van Johnson, Jim Harmer, Mike Moats, Rick Gerrity, Tim Grey, Neil Van Niekerk, Gabriel Biderman, Chris Gampat, Ralph Velasco, Angie McMonigal, James Maher, Anne Belmont, Jim Welninski, Michael Muraz and Chris Nicholson. We will be adding more instructors in the next few months. Registration opens March 22 with early bird registratio

In this week’s podcast, Chris sits down with Michael Novo, to discuss the art of light painting. Traditionally a wedding and portrait photographer, Michael describes light painting as a series of images using a flash or flashlight, using multiple exposures and merging them together. Michael strives to do something beyond traditional photography, adapting to each client for each shoot. He also discusses his path to becoming a professional photographer, health tips and the Portrait Conference print competition. Michael will teach his light painting techniques at the Out of Chicago Portrait Conference on April 9. See more of Michael’s work at michaelnovophotography.com. The post Learn to paint with light, with Michael Novo: OOC Podcast Episode 31 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

This week, Chris sits down with Giulio Scriorio to discuss finding your true voice and vision as a photographer. Giulio is a Lumix Luminary, and will be teaching at the Out of Chicago Portrait Conference, held April 8 and 9. In this podcast, he talks about finding out who you really are as an artist through creating with intention. Giulio mentions his own past with dealing with creative blocks, and how finding his vision ultimately led to how he now produces photography. Giulio mentions building a “vision file,” to help you match what you find inspiring. He also discusses creating aerial panoramas with drones, as well as what he’s been reading recently — “A Whole New Mind” by Daniel Pink, and “Show Your Work!” by Austin Kleon. Giulio will be teaching “Finding the Photographer’s Vision” at the Out of Chicago Portrait Conference on April 9, followed by his “Carry Less. Create More.” photowalk. You can learn more about his class and the other classes offered during the conference by visiting portrait.outofc

In this episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast, Michael Novo talks to Mark Serrano, a professional portrait photographer and expert retouching. Mark discusses going through the edit process with clients, from out of camera to the final product. He also discusses his workflow, which can sometimes last upwards of four hours per photo, dealing with exposure, healing, dodging, burning and tonal corrections. Located in Chicago, he specializes in both in-studio portraiture, as well as environmental portraits. Mark will also be highlighted at the Out of Chicago Portrait Conference, where he’ll teach both an instructional class titled “Practical Retouching in 90 Minutes,” as well as a post-conference workshop. The Out of Chicago Portrait Conference takes place April 8-9, and registration is still available. Following the podcast, Mark discussed the controversy surrounding retouching in the media. You can download this 10-minute clip by clicking the button below, or texting “RETOUCH” to 44422. Get Your Free Bonus

In this episode, Chris Smith gives us all the details ahead of Saturday’s Out of Chicago Winter Conference! He discusses keynote speaker Adam Jones, as well as the other instructors for the day. Registrations are still available; visit winter.outofchicago.com to get started! The post Previewing Saturday’s Winter Conference: OOC Podcast Episode 28 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

In this episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast, we talk to Chris Nicholson, author of Photographing National Parks, about what to expect when shooting the great outdoors, how to prepare and what to bring. He also discusses some of  his favorite and most-visited national parks. Nicholson, from Astoria, Queens (N.Y.), started visiting national parks with his family when he was just 1-year-old. He’s been visiting ever since, being published in over 30 magazines and books. He’s photographed Arcadia, the Everglades, Grand Teton, Great Smoky Mountains, Olympic, Shenandoah and Yellowstone parks a combined 26 times, and has visited roughly half of the 59 national parks. Chris is currently working on a project called “National Parks at Night,” with four other photographers, where he hosts photography workshops at five national parks per year — only once. His book, Photographing National Parks, was released in late summer 2015, and is available for purchase on Amazon. You can learn more about Chris at photographingn

We welcome Michael Novo to Out of Chicago, who sits down with fine art photographer Thom Rouse in this episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast. Thom is the author of After the Camera: Digital Transformations for Conceptual Nude & Portrait Photography, discussing the creative process behind his portrait work. In this podcast, he discusses his transition to the digital world, and his influences during that change. In talking about being labeled as “fine art,” Thom notes that art is defined by how you purpose it. It has to be true to yourself. He mentions that you have to draw on something personal, and allow that to show throughout your process. Thom is teaching at the Out of Chicago Portrait Conference, and is offering a $50 discount when you use the promo code “thomrouse50” during registration. Visit portrait.outofchicago.com to get started. The post Defining fine art photography: OOC Podcast Episode 26 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

In this episode of the Out of Chicago Podcast, Chris talks to Nick Sinnott of Richard Stromberg’s Chicago Photography Classes, about the benefits of taking classes in order to build a photography community. Nick is a partner at Richard Stromberg’s Chicago Photography Classes, which offers classes for all skill sets. There are several classes to be taken, outlined at chicagophotoclasses.com. The company offers a free, introductory 90-minute class open to the public on Sundays. From there, seven week classes are available at various levels, ranging from printing, organizing, showing, as well as basic and advanced photography skills. Nick is providing a free Adobe Lightroom quiz to Out of Chicago listeners. Please click the button below to claim your free copy! Get Your Free Adobe Lightroom Quiz! You can also text “SINNOTT” to 44222 to receive the quiz on your mobile device. Nick will also be speaking at the Out of Chicago Winter Conference, held February 20. If you use coupon code WINTER50, you’ll get $50

UPDATE: The code to text has been updated to “Ralph1”. Please email info@outofchicago.com with any questions! Chris talks to Ralph Velasco of PhotoEnrichment Programs, Inc., about working off a shot list for your travel photography. Ralph is the founder of PhotoEnrichment Programs, Inc., a company which organizes and leads customized cultural photography tours around the world. Working off a shot list is meant to give yourself, as a photographer, a framework to work off of. It’s meant to provide structure for your photography. Ralph’s iOS app, My Shot Lists for Travel, leads you through 52 categories, to help you have a well-rounded set of images throughout the year. Focusing on the uniqueness of location, or looking for that extra layer in your photo, helps to give a sense of place to your audience when viewing travel photographs. Ralph is providing his eBook, “Essence of a Place,” for free for Out of Chicago listeners. Please click the button below to claim your free copy! Get Your Free eBook! You ca

Chris Smith gives us an inside look at the details for June’s Out of Chicago Photography Conference, held June 24-26 in Chicago. Find out about the instructors for this year’s conference, new events like the Friday night Photocrawl and panel discussions, and all the details about accommodations. Register now and sign up for your favorite classes and photo walks! The post Getting ready for the Out of Chicago Summer Conference: OOC Podcast Episode 23 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

Milwaukee photographer, CJ Schmit, shoots night photography, cityscapes, and even some studio work. Check out his website here and you find him on Flickr, Instagram, and Fine Art America. He is now shooting for the Wisconsin Humane Society weekly. Listen to this Podcast for more about CJ and his long exposure techniques. Bus Tour Join us for our Milwaukee bus tour in which CJ Schmit will show us all the best places to shoot Milwaukee. We will begin at the Milwaukee Art Museum, and move onto the science museum, the Riverwalk, the Pabst brewery, parking garages, and more. Click here to sign up today! The post Photographing Milwaukee with CJ Schmit: OOC Podcast Episode 22 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

I had the opportunity to talk with Eric Allix Rogers, Program Coordinator for Open House Chicago. He works with Garrett Karp to put together Open House Chicago happening October 17th-18th. Follow Eric on Instagram @ericallixrogers. Open House Chicago Photographers will have the opportunity to go into buildings with amazing architecture, 200 sites in 18 different neighborhoods, that are not normally opened up to the public. Last year, it was estimated that 75,000 visitors attended and this year is the 5th year, with many new sites to see! It is an opportunity to shoot interesting vantage points from skyscrapers, theaters, churches and cathedrals, ballrooms and lobbies of hotels, architectural firms, and much more. Visit the full list of sites at the all-new Open House Chicago website. Photography Tips Eric Rogers discusses equipment and techniques needed for some of the locations, from lenses to camera settings. It is always important to check with security on the rules for photography for each location.

It has been awhile since the last Podcast, but here is our featured speaker at the Architectural Photography Seminar, Julia Anna Gospodarou. She is a master architect and international award winning fine art photographer from Athens, Greece. Check out her amazing work on her website and learn about photography and her techniques by reading her book, From Basics to Fine Art – Black and White Photography. Register to see Julia speak at the OOC Architectural Photography Seminar on October 16 here. In addition, register to take her workshop, Chicago (en)Visionography on October 17-18 here. The post Architectural Photography with Julia Anna Gospodarou: OOC Podcast Episode 20 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

I have Levi Sim on the Out of Chicago podcast today! He is one of the most energetic photography teachers out there today. And he’ll be with us this summer in Chicago! Follow Levi! Levisim.com Levi on Photofocus SDesignsPhotography @photolevi Sign up for the conference at outofchicago.com/conference. See Levi’s conference page with links to all of his classes. The post Interview with Levi Sim: OOC Episode 19 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

Huge apologies to Thomas Leuthard. We recorded this podcast in August and it’s been sitting on my hard drive since then. But it’s worth the wait! Thomas Leuthard is coming from Switzerland and will be part of the Out of Chicago Conference this summer. Sign up at outofchicago.com/conference. Thomas’s page for the Out of Chicago Conference Thomas Leuthard Photography Thomas Leuthard’s Video Courses on Udemy Get 40% off Thomas’s Udemy courses with the code “outofchicago” or use the link above to automatically apply the discount.     The post Street Photography with Thomas Leuthard: OOC Episode 18 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

The Out of Chicago Conference 2015 has been announced and we have a stellar lineup! My goal is to bring each of the presenters onto the Out of Chicago Podcast before the conference. We’re starting with one of the real rock stars of the conference; Giulio Sciorio. Giulio is a Panasonic Lumix Luminary and is an expert at blending still images and video into hybrid photography. He will be doing a live hybrid photoshoot at the conference and let you in on all of his secrets to mixing 4K video, stills, and audio. Giulio Sciorio smallcamerabigpicture.com http://giuliosciorio.com/ The post Hybrid Photography with Giulio Sciorio: OOC Episode 17 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

Welcome back to the Out of Chicago Podcast! This week we have interviews with Chicago photographers John Batdorff and Tim Arroyo.   John Batdorff www.johnbatdorff.com   Tim Arroyo www.timarroyo.com Harrington College of Design   Pick of the week MeFoto Roadtrip Tripod The post John Batdorff and Tim Arroyo: OOC Episode 16 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

Night Photography Mini Workshops this weekend Saturday is filled up. Sign up for Sunday, August 31st, using the Paypal button below. If you’re coming to either night, check out episodes Open House Chicago is coming soon! Well, kinda soon. But make sure to put it on your calendar. Open House Chicago: October 18th and 19th, 2015   Interview with Chicago Photographer Michael Salisbury Michael Salisbury on Flickr http://instagram.com/msalisbu VSCO Filters and Lightroom Presets   Pick of the week Think Tank Retrospective 5 If you need to hold an iPad or other tablet, you want the Retrospective 7     The post Chicago Through the Eyes of Michael Salisbury: OOC Episode 15 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.

Images by Marie Laigneau Don’t miss out on Wendy Bright’s Out of Chicago photography tour of the University of Chicago on August 23rd. Get more details here. Get Marie’s street photography eBook, here. Follow Marie Laigneau at MarieLaigneau.com Pick of the week: The Olympus E-M10 with the Olympus 17mm 1.8 lens Olympus OM-D E-M10 Compact System Camera (Black)- Body only Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f1.8 (Black) for Olympus and Panasonic Micro 4/3 Cameras The post Storytelling in Street Photography with Marie Laigneau: OOC Episode 14 appeared first on Out of Chicago Photography.