Skylum's Behind the Seen Podcast
by Frederick Van Johnson
The Behind the Seen podcast is a riveting series of discussions with photographers from around the globe. We go inside their photography genres, workflows, gear and more. You'll learn about some of the mistakes these amazing artists have made, as well as their successes.
Episodes
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Mixing 3D and Photography, with Joshua Sommerfeldt
3D artist and photographer Joshua Sommerfeldt joins the podcast this week to discuss the evolution of his art and how a desire to create in 3D led to a realization of the parallels and infinite possibilities when creating in 3D worlds. Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/lowbassguy Photography…
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Creating with Mixed Media, featuring Laurel Richardson
Mixed-media artist Laurel Richardson joins the podcast to discuss the motivations behind her mixed-media art technique, her gallery shows, her ballet career and more. https://www.laurelrichardson.com
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New York City Street Photography with Gerard Exupery
New York City street photographer Gerard Exupery joins the podcast to talk about his 40 years of street photography adventures in the Big Apple. Gerard Exupery has been a New York City Street Photographer for 40 years. He fell in love with photography when his father helped him take his first...
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Self-Portraiture, Taya Ivanova
Taya Ivanova joins for a discussion about the delicate art of self-portraiture. We discuss technique, gear, and even the negative side of the art form. https://500px.com/tayaiv
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Digital Compositing with Joel Robison
Joel Robison is a creative portrait photographer from British Columbia, Canada. His work is a blend of whimsy and realism and focuses on the fine line between our imagination and the real work around us. Much of his work is inspired by his own interpretations of real life events, dreams, fears…
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Real Estate Photographer, Tyler Kinzer
In this chat I speak with architectural and real estate entrepreneur Tyler Kinzer. Tyler and I dive into the business of photographing real estate. We discuss the tools, the business, and the techniques needed to be successful in this competitive industry. Tyler Kinzer is a photographer based in...
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Editorial Photography with Tim Engle
Sacramento commercial photographer and native Tim Engle cultivated a passion for photography in his early teens and has since successfully turned that love into a full-time career. Flowing seamlessly between portraits, fashion, avant-garde, and commercial photography. He was voted best…
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Architectural Photography with Stephen Scharf
Stephen Scharf is commercial photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area specializing in real estate, architectural and product photography. He has also been a professionally accredited motorsports photojournalist since 2003, and one of the track photographers for Sonoma Raceway, covering...
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Strategist and Adventurer, L. Renee Blount
In this interview I chat with photographer and corporate strategist L. Renee Blount. L is a fascinating individual and we dive into her recent thrust into telling outdoor and adventure stories from a black perspective. We discuss her challenges, motivations, and future aspirations. She is a 2017...
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World Travel and Photography
In this interview, we're joined by World Travel photographer Elia Locardi. Elia shares some of his amazing adventures traveling the globe on assignment. We learn about how he manages to keep his gear safe, what clothes he packs, and more. We also discuss how a photographer, whose main source of...
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Building your brand and passion, with Dixie Dixon
In this interview I sit down with Texas based photographer and director Dixie Dixon. We discuss her process for building an amazing and powerful brand while also staying passionate about her craft and keeping her photographs fresh and relevant. About Dixie... Dixie Dixon has always been inspired…
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How to Photograph Celebrities with Michael Grecco
Los Angeles, California based photographer and director Michael Grecco is an industry veteran. He has photographed a long list of celebrities and understands the fine art of working with the ultra-popular as well as the people who manage them. In this interview Michael shares some insider tips,...
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A Look Inside FStoppers.com
In this interview, Lee Morris and Patrick Hall, co-founders of Fstoppers.com join the show to discuss the past, present and future of their wildly popular site. We get some insight into how and why they relocated to Puerto Rico, and some valuable lessons about how easy or hard it can be to follow...
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Fixing Your Mindset, Clarity and Focus - with Pye Jirsa
In this interview we discuss how having the right mindset with regard to pursuing your passion is critical. When is it time to "go pro", or is it ever? And how do you find your sustainable passion so that you can continue doing it in the long term without fear of burn out. In this episode, Pye...
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The Joy of Underwater Photography, with Craig Stampfli
Craig Stampfli is an accomplished photographer above and below the water line. His work is meticulous and demonstrates an attention to detail that only passionate artists imbue. The challenges to working underwater are many, and it's those challenges that drew Craig to this genre. In this…
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Capturing the Moment in Wedding Photography, with Troy Miller
Wedding photography is arguably one of the most import jobs in photography. Not only is it a record of one of the most important days in the lives of the subjects, but the skill required before, during and after the wedding far surpass that required from most other genres. In this episode…
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Photographing Mans best friend! with Thomas Aaron
Dogs are well regarded as "mans best friend", and Thomas Aaron is uniquely skilled at showing the personalities of those friends. He is a certified dog trainer based in Denver Colorado, and also a celebrated dog photographer. Thomas self-admittedly just loves dogs, but he also loves photography.…
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Chasing the Light with Laura Tillinghast!
Photography is nothing without light and Laura Tillinghast is a master at controlling light. However, understanding and controlling photons is only part of the equation. The other parts are using psychology to connect with your subject. Understanding technology to ensure you're getting the best...
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The delicate art of Boudoir Photography, with Michael Sasser
Los Angeles based boudoir photographer Michael Sasser joins the show to discuss the oft misunderstood art of boudoir photography. We discuss many of the misconceptions around this art form and the confusion with Glamour and Nude photography. In this candid and revealing conversation we dive into...
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A look inside 500px.com
In this interview I'm joined by Aneta Filiciak, and Karen Biilmann; the CEO and Sr. Art Director, respectively at 500px.com. We discuss the past, present and future of the company and dive into a riveting discussion about the directions they're seeing photography moving in. We discuss their...
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Building a career in action sports photography, with Michele Grenier
One of the most underserved genres of photography is action sports. Sure, there are plenty of sports photographers at major sporting events, but capturing "ordinary" people, doing extraordinary things is the forte of action sports photographer Michel Grenier. In this interview Michele and I…
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From Finance to Photography, Making the Career Pivot, with Alex Qian
Alex Qian was not happy. He was not fulfilled in is 9-5 day job in the financial industry and decided to make a change. His love for photography and traveling was the logical choice for him so he made the leap. In this interview Alex and I discuss his career move, the challenges as well as the…
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Hello World! Introducing the Skylum Behind the Seen Podcast!
Welcome to the Behind the Seen podcast. This is a brand new podcast from your friends over at Skylum Software. Every week we will showcase a different photographer and dive into how they are creating amazing bodies of work. You'll learn about the successes and the challenges they encountered…
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About this show
The Behind the Seen podcast is a riveting series of discussions with photographers from around the globe. We go inside their photography genres, workflows, gear and more. You'll learn about some of the mistakes these amazing artists have made, as well as their successes.
Hosted by
Frederick Van Johnson
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