FroKnowsPhoto Photography Podcasts

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Tamron's total rebranding with their new "PRO" 12-20 f2.8 lens, how Sony raided the parts bin for their new RX10 V superzoom "point & shoot" camera, Stephen's struggle with lawn mowers and playgrounds at home & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 204! Subscribe and listen to The Daily Fro on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

There will be no regular RAWtalk this week due to Stephen needing to edit the Sony RX10 V video in a short period of time.  I decided to share a Daily Fro episode called "The True History of the Rule of Thirds" because I found it fascinating and think you will as well.  If you'd like to follow the Daily Fro, you can do it wherever you get your podcasts, but most people listen on iTunes and Spotiy.

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Adobe's latest acquisition of Topaz Labs, how people shouldn't be scared of noise and "digital grain," Sony's next rumored cameras that are apparently coming soon including the FX5 and RX10 V & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 203! Subscribe and listen to The Daily Fro on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Canon's rumored "answer" to 3rd party lenses, Sony's next full frame cinema camera, a legendary camera gets officially discontinued & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 202! Subscribe and listen to The Daily Fro on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Canon's rumored 24-70 f2 along with a "world's first" lens, how DJI and Insta360 are now suing EACHOTHER, a wild wide angle lens is supposedly coming to the E-mount & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 201!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Jared's latest trip to Canada and his on-going issue with getting his 4x5 film X-RAYED yet again, DJI's new Pocket 4 Pro and Insta360's Luna Ultra pocket gimbal, how Apple is pushing forward with more enhancements to their computational iOS photography, Canon's rumored big-ass glass with built-in TCs & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 200!

I want to BE SEEN. It's important to BE SEEN. This is the Daily Fro, where I sit down and talk about whatever is on my mind from time to time. It might not be daily daily any more, but I still have something to say.  I hope you enjoy. 

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the sale of Leica, the possible DEMISE of GoPro, if you should be posting on Instragram or YouTube as a content creator, how an AI-generated feature film is being shown at the Tribeca Film Festival & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 199!

June 1st marks 16 years of FroKnowsPhoto. I launched it on June 1st 2010 from my dads house...and here we are today. This morning I sat down to write an email about it, and then figured I should read it and share it with all of you, with a little more detail.  Enjoy, and thank you. 

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest controversy in the photo world surrounding an AI-generated color version of a classic Ansel Adams photo, how Apple used iPhone 17's to broadcast an ENTIRE MLS game live (with a catch) & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 198!

In this special episode of RAWtalk, Jared sits down with former Nikon ambassador, Dixie Dixon, to discuss why she switched from Nikon and became an official Canon Explorer of Light. In this raw interview, Dixie opens up about her future plans with Canon, what being a camera ambassador entails and the REAL reason she chose Canon in the end...

Sony and Canon just dropped some new cameras and lenses. Let's get into it. 

In this episode, Jared flies solo and discusses the difference of being cheap versus frugal, weighs in on the new EXPENSIVE WideluxX camera & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 195!

In this special bonus episode of RAWtalk, Jared sits down with Gerald Undone to discuss his recent "retirement" from making camera-related content on YouTube. In this raw interview, Gerald opens up about his plans for the future, what lead him to make this announcement, and if he is indeed "done" with the camera industry on YouTube...

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Gerald Undone's sudden "retirement" from the YouTube camera world, Canon stealing an ambassador from Nikon, Canon R6V rumors and specs, GoPro's crazy Mission 1 pricing, Sony's "confirmed" 100-400 lens & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 194!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss DJI and GoPro's latest offerings in the form of the new Osmo Pocket 4 gimbal camera and GoPro's new mission 1 series action cameras, how Coachella is the new "Influencer Olympics," more details about the cameras that were tested for the Artemis program that WEREN'T Nikon's & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 193!

Welcome to the UNOFFICIAL Born To Bowl Podcast. In this episode, Co-Executive Producer Jared Polin recaps episode 4 of 'Born to Bowl' and interviews Stu Williams. Check out Stu's podcast with Chris Barnes, the Beef and Barnzy Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/beef-and-barnzy-show/id1849701825 With this unofficial podcast, Jared plans to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the show gets made, offer weekly episode breakdowns and interview guest bowlers along the way. Please enjoy!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the NASA Artemis II moon mission photos and why they chose the Nikon D5 and Z9 to be the cameras of choice along with some interesting lens choices. Meanwhile, they debate which gear they would bring if they went into Space, breakdown their latest "viral" YouTube video & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 192!

Welcome to the UNOFFICIAL Born To Bowl Podcast. In this episode, Co-Executive Producer Jared Polin recaps episode 3 of 'Born to Bowl' with EJ Tackett himself. With this unofficial podcast, Jared plans to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the show gets made, offer weekly episode breakdowns and interview guest bowlers along the way. Please enjoy!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of wild rumors for a Sony a7R VI, recap the April Fools Day Photo News Fix video, question if celebrity athlete "photographers" are worthy enough to be shooting on the sidelines & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 191!

Welcome to the UNOFFICIAL Born To Bowl Podcast. In this episode, Co-Executive Producer Jared Polin recaps episode 2 of 'Born to Bowl' with Jason Belmonte himself. With this unofficial podcast, Jared plans to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the show gets made, offer weekly episode breakdowns and interview guest bowlers along the way. Please enjoy!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of rumors for a Canon R7 Mark II with a potentially fast sensor along with a Sony a6900 that will rival it, Stephen's newborn photos taken with "old tech", an update on 'Born to Bowl' & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 190!

Welcome to the UNOFFICIAL Born To Bowl Podcast. In this episode, Co-Executive Producer Jared Polin recaps episode 1 of 'Born to Bowl' with Kyle Troup himself. With this unofficial podcast, Jared plans to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the show gets made, offer weekly episode breakdowns and interview guest bowlers along the way. Please enjoy!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Canon's new retro-inspired concept camera, walking the red carpet with Ben Stiller at the Born to Bowl HBO Premiere in NYC, recap Jared's time in Miami photographing the World Baseball Classic with Team Israel & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 189!

Welcome to the UNOFFICIAL Born To Bowl Podcast. In this episode, Co-Executive Producer Jared Polin breaks down how he went from having a simple idea to actually getting the show up and running on HBO. He explains how the long process was filled with ups and downs as well as fortuitous encounters and how having a chance encounter in a random park helped land 'Born to Bowl' on HBO! With this unofficial podcast, Jared plans to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the show gets made, offer weekly episode breakdowns and interview guest bowlers along the way. Please enjoy!

In this episode, Stephen is finally BACK! Jared & Stephen recap the latest lens releases from Sigma and Nikon, Stephen gives an update on baby #2 along with her birth story, Jared debates on what gear to bring on his next photo adventure & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 188!

I am stranded in Dallas due the snow....but I shall return to Philly tomorrow. I've been here working on my bowling show. I can now officially tell you it will be released on HBO on March 16th 2026!!! Yes, HBO and HBO MAX for streaming. TXT me 3137109729 and say hi.

This week we talk about me heading to Dallas next week to film a professional bowlers event. The hope is it leads to season 2 of the show...the show that has not been released yet, but is coming sooner rather than later. I cover why I grabbed a Canon C80 and more.  I discuss Stephen coming back soon. and the BIG story of the week is the Washington Post firing all of their staff photographers!!! Let's talk about it. This is RAWtalk 186.  TXT me 3137109729 and say hi.

This week I am back from Paris with some Hot Takes on using the Leica's there. I know how that Leica Cult gets...so this one is bound to piss someone off. This is RAWtalk 185 TXT me 3137109729 and say hi. 

This week Stephen is out on paternity leave and I am prepping to head to Paris for a few days. I've made a decision....for Paris. Let's discuss.  Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 184

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the neverending ebb & flow of YouTube, Jared's recap of his recent stint in L.A. along with his upcoming trip to Paris which includes a Leica challenge & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 183!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the STRANGEST camera in a long time, how Apple is going after Adobe with their new Creator Studio, Jared's upcoming LEICA shooter journey & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 182!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen intro the new year with Cliff Mautner's incredible essay on the epidemic of ignorant photographer's entering the industry. Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 181!

In this Podcast I discuss a recent post by the head of instagram, Adam Mossari. He put up a post discussing how Ai is changing the world of instagram and what he thinks the future will bring. You can see his post right here. This idea that quality is bad, is wrong in my book.   

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss their camera predictions for 2026, what gear was the best and worst of the year, the latest Vanity Fair Trump administration photoshoot controversy & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 180!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of backlash that the Sony a7 V is getting over "missed features," Canon's rumored upcoming retro AE-1 camera, where Stephen's been for the past month & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 179!

Welcome to RAWtalk 178 where I discuss the new a7 V and the complaints some people have. I also go into detail about my Safari to Kenya. 3137109729

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 177, LIVE from Kenya! TXT your questions to 3137109729. Special Early Holiday SALE for RAWtalk listners only. Grand Slam Bundle Code rawtalk20 FroKnowsPhoto.com/FroPack4 Book 2 on Sale for $80 with FREE Shipping FroKnowsPhoto.com/book2  Bernie Photo Book Sale $45 Free Shipping BerniePhotoBook.com Rapid Critique $20 OFF code rawtalk20 only good for 15 min Rapid Crit normally $99 Mentorship $30 OFF code rawtalk30 only good for 1 on 1 call, normally $250 Sign up right here and don't forget to use your code at Checkout. froknowsphoto.com/mentorship   

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 176. TXT your questions to 3137109729 Special Early Holiday SALE for RAWtalk listners only. Grand Slam Bundle Code rawtalk20 FroKnowsPhoto.com/FroPack4 Book 2 on Sale for $80 with FREE Shipping FroKnowsPhoto.com/book2  Bernie Photo Book Sale $45 Free Shipping BerniePhotoBook.com Rapid Critique $20 OFF code rawtalk20 only good for 15 min Rapid Crit normally $99 Mentorship $30 OFF code rawtalk30 only good for 1 on 1 call, normally $250 Sign up right here and don't forget to use your code at Checkout. froknowsphoto.com/mentorship     

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of Sony rumors, Jared's quick stint in Germany at Leica HQ and how they gave a classic rangefinder camera an EVF, behind-the-scenes of the Peter McKinnon interview & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 175!

In this episode, Jared sits down with fellow YouTuber and photographer, Peter McKinnon, live from Germany! The duo talk about Peter's YouTube journey, his passion for photography and creative content & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 174!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of new camera rumors from Canon and Sony, Stephen's new BIG surprise, Nikon's latest DX lenses & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 173!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of new camera rumors from Canon and Sony, how they loathe photo contests, "leaked" unique lenses & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 172!

In this episode, Jared is BACK from Japan and the band is together once again and all is right in the world. The duo discuss the latest rounds of photo news including Creative Live closing it's doors after 15 years in the photo community, Sony's new macro lens and what makes it unique, Selena Gomez's "artsy" wedding photos & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 171! Sign up for the October 2025 Fro Boot Camp here: http://bit.ly/fro1011

In this episode, Jared flies solo to talk about his current time in Japan--all alone, while Stephen is busy catching up on editing videos. Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 170! Sign up for the October 2025 Fro Boot Camp here: http://bit.ly/fro1011

In this episode, Jared & Stephen are recording live from Tokyo, Japan where they're visiting Canon Inc's official headquarters and lens factory! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 169! Sign up for the October 2025 Fro Boot Camp here: http://bit.ly/fro1011

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of new cinema cameras from Nikon and Canon along with Sigma's 3 new lenses & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 168! Sign up for the October 2025 Fro Boot Camp here: http://bit.ly/fro1011

This week, we had to change up the show for a few reasons, the main being the loss of a close friend Coach George Raveling. Coach was a friend of mine and his loss will be felt for a long time. I decided to share some thoughts about Coach and run an interview I did with him back in 2018. His life story is fascinating and there's a lot to learn from his words. We will be back next week with our regular show... Thank you for listening as always.

In this episode, Jared & Stephen critique Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement photos, discuss the controversial incident where a photographer was banned from the U.S. Open for walking out onto the court during game play & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 166! Sign up for the October 2025 Fro Boot Camp here: http://bit.ly/fro1011

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 165: This week I discuss comments that came in about last weeks episode. Nikon's NEW lens that doesn't make sense to me. My dad calls in the middle of the show. I waited almost 6 hours for a 2 minute photo shoot. And someone tells me they want to leave Canon because they don't think there are enough RF options.  Stephen will be back next week.