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FotoFacts Podcast

by Jim Felder & Robert Trawick

We want to use this as a public voice to help educate photographers of all skill levels and create a one-stop shop for all things photographic in Oklahoma. We are fun and crazy guys hoping to deliver useful information in a humorous way. We will make fun of ourselves to get our point across. We don’t claim to be the best photographers in the world, in Oklahoma or even in our neighborhood. We enjoy sharing the passion of photography, a little photo advise and some of our mistakes for you to learn from.

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Episodes

  1. PhotoCon Update and The Surprise!

    We interview Eric Williams, the Oklahoma City store manager on the upcoming PhotoCon details and surpirse "I love PhotoCon" car decorating contest. Both parts of the Facebook LIVE event are spliced together on this episode. We experienced some tech issues with the internet connection and the...

  2. The Moon, SpaceMan & Drones

    The Twins are back in the saddle for a solo performance but this episode is NOT boring. Why Well, you got to listen dummy! LOL We are looking for the best way OR how you like to hear the podcast - iTunes, our website or Facebook LIVE. Jim will be posting a poll or survey on on Facebook Listerner...

  3. Nikon and Canon Wars with Alex Dugan

    Happy New Year! This is the first episode for 2018 and we are happy to have the talented Alexandra Dugan. If you follow us on our Facebook page, we recorded this episode live but since none of us were video ready, we opted for Harry Potter Socks. BTW, Alex LOVES Harry Potter so be sure to show up...

  4. Collaborate to Win with Pam Stukenborg

    Robert interview’s Pam Stukenborg in Tulsa, hosted by Bedford Camera & Video. This episode was also simulcast on our Facebook page and get the complete audio. Click HERE to watch. I’m not going to spoil the all the moments of the podcast with descriptions of what we spoke about, but it can be a…

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  5. Top 5 Business Tips for Starting Your Photography Business

    Listen in as Rhonda Thomas gives some great insight and tips for starting your photography business. Rhonda is CEO at National Business Concepts, Inc. She is also the founder of Single Parent Support Network. Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the...

  6. Triage the List with Leah and Leia

    Get ready for an inspiration-packed episode with Leah Brown, a boudoir photographer based in Oklahoma City, OK. If you are wondering about the two different voices on the other side of the table, we also had Leia Smethurst as today’s co-host. This episode hosted by All About Chai on North May.…

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  7. Photowalk Quick Recap with Jim

    Jim sits down with the iPad to talk a bit about the Photowalk and his iPhone 8 Plus.

  8. John James Jim and the Odd Man Out

    John Jernigan – Point of View and James Pratt met us at Bedford Camera in Oklahoma City. If you want to hear some interesting stories from his career and his current projects in editorial and commercial photography. We discuss Film, Digital, A Degree in Photography, Oklahoma Today Magazine,...

  9. Travel, Toilets & Tear Drops with Mandy Lea

    We catch up with Mandy, an extraordinary travel photographer living on the road in a small teardrop trailer, while she has good cell service in Ohio visiting the factory for NüCamp. We first meet this talented person about two years ago and have been infatuated with her travels and images ever...

  10. Policeman Shoots Photographer and Joe Edelman Shoots People

    We had some fun with this episode folks! Technical difficulties, Live Facebook, Q&A, Gear Talk, and a Pentax is to blame! Joe Edelman, the man with nearly 100,000 YouTube Subscribers, A Weekly “Tog Chat” Live, 14 Different YouTube Playlists filled with tons-o-education from DIY Gear to Marketing....

  11. The Sony 600mm Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Excursion 2017

    Join the Bedford Camera team and other fellow photo enthusiasts for a travel excursion to America’s Southwest and the world famous 2017 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, October 6-10, 2017. We will travel together from NW Arkansas and Oklahoma to New Mexico for a 3 day, 4 night trip with professional...

  12. Nose Hairs and Hooters with Jim and I

    Jim met a young model during one of our recent episodes at Clarity Coffee. He asked her to be on our show, they set a date and here she is – Alyssa Nicole Schulte! She is fairly new to modeling but she is loving it. What a cute personality! She’s pretty witty and is very confident […]

  13. Bedford Camera Photo Expo & Interfit Photo

    Rick Weinstein from Interfit Photographic tells us some specs on the recently released Honey Badger Compact Flash Head. Listen to this episode to hear more about this great little power house.

  14. Bedford Camera Photo Expo and Tether Tools

    Liz Boettcher with Tether Tools tells about some great products.

  15. Bedford Little Rock Photo Expo Intro & Bob Davis

    Robert and Jim start of this year’s Photo Expo broadcast. We had a special guest drop in…Bob Davis!

  16. Bedford Photo Expo & Camera Clubs

    Jean Prince and Denita Panell, Arkansas residents, joined us and talked about two Arkansas photography clubs they are members of. Conway Photography Club Arkansas Photography Club

  17. Bedford Camera Photo Expo Models Interview

    We were very fortunate to have 2 beautiful Models join us. The models are here during the Bedford Photo Expo. They are with the modeling agency – Agency, Inc. in Little Rock Arkansas. We wanted to get the perspective of the model on the other side of YOUR camera. They share some dos and don’ts […]

  18. Clarity, Coffee and Confidence with Leia

    Thanks to Clarity Coffee for hosting our podcast interview with Leia Smethurst. She is a talented wedding photographer that switched to Fuji X mirrorless cameras for all her work. This episode was a simulcast recording with Facebook LIVE on our FotoFacts Podcast Facebook page. I could go into all...

  19. Live from Bedford Camera with James Pratt

    This episode Jim and I tried something a little different with our content in an effort to make it easier for digestion. We are pushing the episode LIVE on our Facebook page as we record the audio for the iTunes listeners. If you have the time, you can watch us live during the show and ask...

  20. Take a Train with FotoFacts

    We are back! We didn’t fall off the face of the earth, just got super busy during the spring and early summer. Listen to the episode and tell us what you want – what you really, really want – in future interviews and content. Find us at the next Bedford PhotoExpo in Little Rock and […]

  21. Oh the Code for Serendipity Albums

    You didn’t think that I would forget about you, did you? Here is a quick 3 mins audio episode with the special SWPPA Code from Eric and Joey at Serendipity Albums, just for our listeners. Enjoy! Remember it’s only good until April 26, 2017

  22. Leather, Fuji Deep Matte & Texas

    Day 2 at Southwest Professional Photographers Association convention started with a BANG, not just one but TWO presentations beginning at 730am. Hey! In Oklahoma, we get more done by 9am than most photographers get done all day. LOL Tradeshow always started at 11am and Terri quickly spotted a new...

  23. Crawfish & French Quarter with Wade

    We wrap up our time at Southwest Professional Photographers Association Annual Convention, held this year in Oklahoma City, OK, with an interview about next year with Wade Ponthier. Wade will be the 2018 President for SWPPA and plans to hold the convention in his hometown of New Orleans, LA

  24. Kristina’s Patch Tool, the “F” word and Brad Pitt at SWPPA

    We are at Southwest Professional Photographers Association annual convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. While the vendors setup the tradeshow area, we have a chance to interview Kristina Carlson from Chromatic Edge, a professional retoucher from Kansas City. We talk about a few off topic…

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  25. PhotoCon 2017-Bill Fortney

    What an honor I (Jim) had sitting with this super genuine soul. Bill definitely doesn’t look his age. He has some great insight and knowledge about photography and life. He talked about several areas of the industry. He actually worked for Nikon. Now a Fuji X-T2 shooter. Was in Joe McNally’s...

  26. PhotoCon 2017 – The Kilt

    Christian Sangree showed up at PhotoCon in a Kilt for St Patrick’s Day. We got him on the show. He was a bit reluctant but he gave in. We asked about the Kilt and any lack of extra clothing.

  27. Bedford’s PhotoCon 2017

    Robert and Jim start off this year’s PhotoCon at the Tower Hotel. Come Visit us at out booth in the trade show.

  28. The Great Danes at PhotoCon

    We had some Denmark students with the Mentor show up at the trade show. I had to get them on the show. Great having them on the show all the way from Denmark. Give a listen here!

  29. 7 Billion Ones Exhibit at PhotoCon 2017

    We, Terri Trawick and Jim Felder, had the honor of having Randy Bacon sit and talk with us about his outstanding exhibit. Please visit 7billionones.org to see the outstanding photography and the incredible stories. Share the 7BillionOnes website on all of your social media outlets. Listen to this...

  30. Network, Referral & Secrets with Jason Jones

    Hope you enjoyed the first episode with Jason Jones from Dallas, Texas. This episode was recorded at Quirk and Beans in Edmond, Oklahoma – Thanks to Kacia Koch, the wonderful owner of this cool coffee shop and Illuminate Salon. If you haven’t visited the new Quirk and Beans, then you are missing...

  31. Fuji, Nikon, Canon and Sapphire at PhotoCon 2017

    This was a surprising episode chocked full of information about the upcoming Bedford Camera PhotoCon with Eric Williams, the store manager for the Oklahoma City store. Even if you can’t make it to the event, there is a podcast not to be missed. This will be the FIRST Bedford Camera International...

  32. Instant Success, Hard Work & Mean People with Jason Jones

    This episode interview will the talented and humble Jason Jones from Dallas, Texas. Recorded in Quirk & Beans Coffee Shop in Edmond, Oklahoma. I could write a long post with the show notes, but there is SO MUCH great information, it would be hard to add all the pearls here. Warning – This is a […]

  33. Cake Fondant, 7Up and FireBalls with Alex Dugan

    Welcome to the first episode for 2017 and we start by apologizing to PPA for missing the ImagingUSA event in San Antonio, Texas. Look for us in 2018 in Nashville, TN for more interviews with speakers and presenters. Today’s interview is with the talented wedding photographer, Alex Dugan. This...

  34. WorkFlow, Taxes and the “Mom Hat” with Leia Smethurst

    Our guest on today’s podcast is the talented Leia Smethurst, a professional wedding photographer based in Oklahoma City. If you have ever spent time with Leia, then you are aware of her intense drive for streamlined workflow systems, her uplifting personality, and her high fashion forward wedding...

  35. Books, Tea & The Truth about Writer’s Block with Kim McKay

    This week we are a little off schedule and recording on Sunday afternoon with our special guest, Kim McKay, author & photographer. The background noise is a hip little place called All About Cha, located on Memorial in Oklahoma City, OK. We are joined by an “audience” member that does “chime-in”...

  36. Camera, Lights & Politics with James Pratt

    Jim and I are celebrating the No-Shave November and welcome again the talented editorial photographer James Pratt hosted by Bedford Camera in Oklahoma City. James talks about the gear he packs on his bike and still manages to get incredible images for his clients. Ok, the conversation takes a few...

  37. Some Wedding Photography Content with the real Travis Garrett

    This week listen to some photographic content speaking with the real Travis Garrett. A man of few words, he reminds us of the old E. F. Hutton commercials from the 1980s… When Travis speaks, everyone listens. What’s your opinion of wedding guests use of mobile devices to shoot the event while you...

  38. Birthing, Weddings and Cloth Diapers with Tavia Redburn

    Get ready for a very unusual interview with Tavia Redburn that specializes in birth photography. Learn her story and some of the resources if you are interested in this newly emerging niche. This is a very light-hearted and entertaining episode that “could” have graphic depictions that may cause...

  39. SAXX, Booray & the “other” Podcast Guy

    Join us today on the Booray Perry Love Fest episode from Bedford Camera in Oklahoma City. We love the “other” guys at the PhotoBomb Podcast and it’s great to be able to bounce comments, shower with praise and, of course, poke some fun. Be sure to check out the “loving” moment for Booray that was […]

  40. Tita, Gary & the After Life of Images

    We are back on the floor at the Oklahoma City Bedford Camera store returning for more episodes geared toward shooters of all skill levels. Jim and I hang out chatting about some interesting thoughts that can stir some conversations amongst professional full-time photographers. We would love to…

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  41. Calling ALL Creatives – Your Voice Matters

    This is the year for elections, the chance for your voice to be heard. The presidential election is heating up and many are still undecided on which way our country should be managed. In the noise of political unrest, there is an organization lobbying for the rights of all visual creatives. If…

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  42. The Five Way Mac vs. PC Debate for Video & Photo

    We are a little confused on the lack of PC power users attending our little discussion on the merits of the two primary computing platforms. Besides the tech issues staying connected to Daniel Orren in NewYork, we managed a five way podcast with “theBox” during our visit to Java Dave’s in...

  43. A Great Story About A Great Couple

    Listen to what this Lori’s background and what her and her hubby Chris have in their future for their photography business. Very Interesting and Exciting! Loved talking with these two. So glad we were able to meet them and create this friendship. Good luck in your very near future life change....

  44. 10 Minutes with Scott Kelby

    I stopped this poor busy man right as he walks in the door into the PhotoExpo. I asked if he remembered me from ImagingUSA 2 years ago when I interviewed him with my iPhone. He remembered! So we spent 11 minutes with Scott Kelby. Thanks a bunch Scott. You were a great sport. By that […]

  45. Looking to Purchase a Drone? Listen to Thomas Reese with YUNEEC

    These drones have more features than any drone out there. They are incredible. Thomas fills us in about the drones as well as some FAA Ruling coming at the end of August. Yuneec

  46. The Bear, The Fuji and The Bike with Dan Baily

    Dan Bailey tells us about his move from Nikon system to FujiFILM Mirrorless. If you have ever thought of shooting professionally with a lighter, smaller and efficient system, then check out our time with Fuji “X” Master Dan Bailey. It goes without saying the talented Dan Bailey enjoys his…

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  47. Fenders to Photographer – MilSpec SKB Cases

    Wow! Did you know SKB Cases started with a custom Fender Guitar case? Yeah.. listen to the awesome story of two guys that changed the hard plastic case world and now are branching into the Photo/Video world. SKB has over 40 cases to suit you gear needs with some “extra” special pro photo units...

  48. Black Bear Stories from Denali

    We wrap up our trip to Bedford PhotoExpo with native Mark Hargrave, the “other” half of Becky, president of APPA. He’s got some stories about starting out in nature photography in Alaska. Check out his work www.ozarkimages.com

  49. Queen of APPA, Use Tax & The Audit – Becky Hardgrave

    We interview the current Arkansas Professional Photographers, Becky Hargrave, and talk about little know business topics. The self proclaimed “Queen Bee” of the APPA plans to focus more education on business to help photographers be aware, prepared and successful. During the talk, we discovered...

  50. Bedford Camera PhotoExpo Little Rock 001

    Listen now. We will have photos and links later.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We want to use this as a public voice to help educate photographers of all skill levels and create a one-stop shop for all things photographic in Oklahoma. We are fun and crazy guys hoping to deliver useful information in a humorous way. We will make fun of ourselves to get our point across. We don’t claim to be the best photographers in the world, in Oklahoma or even in our neighborhood. We enjoy sharing the passion of photography, a little photo advise and some of our mistakes for you to learn from.

HOSTED BY

Jim Felder & Robert Trawick

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We want to use this as a public voice to help educate photographers of all skill levels and create a one-stop shop for all things photographic in Oklahoma. We are fun and crazy guys hoping to deliver useful information in a humorous way. We will make fun of ourselves to get our point across. We...

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