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Thoughts on Photography
by Brian McGuckin
This podcast explores what it means to live a photographic life. What does it mean to be an artist who uses the medium of photography to express themselves artistically to the world. What subjects do we choose and why? How are we influenced by other photographers, art, and the world in general? You won't find any gear-talk, camera reviews, or Photoshop tips here, but rather, you'll find an exploration of our relationship to photography as we continue to refine our vision, our craft, and our art.
Episodes
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ToP #0147: Winter Photography Tips w/ Alex Soh
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! As winter approaches it's important to be safe outside and it's helpful to know a few tips ahead of time. On this episode I talk with Alex Soh, travel and landscape photographer from Singapore, about details we should be aware of and look for while shooting...
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ToP #0146: Frogs, Fotography, & Frame of Mind
What happens when a conservationist who loves frogs has a camera? He goes to Haiti to create change. In this episode I talk with Robin Moore - photographer, conservationist, author, lover of frogs, and cofounder of Frame of Mind - an initiative empowering youth to connect with their natural and...
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ToP #0145: Learning Photography - Workshops
I just got back from a workshop with ImprovePhotography.com shooting in the BEAUTIFUL area in Utah and Arizona around the Grand Canyon! What I love about workshops is that there are so many people there to learn from and be inspired by. Check out this episode on learning through workshops with...
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ToP #0144: Learning Photography - Online with Jim Harmer
We all have different learning styles. Many of us learn best by struggling through things and trying to figure it out on our own; others can read or see something once and get it. In this episode I talk with Jim Harmer, founder of ImprovePhotography.com, about the benefits of learning photography...
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ToP #0143: Joy of Marketing w/ Sarah Petty - Marketing
With thousands and thousands of photographers out there, how do you get your name known? What do you do to market your photography business? In this episode I am joined again by Sarah Petty from The Joy of Marketing to talk about what we should do to market our photography businesses. Check out...
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ToP #0142: Joy of Marketing w/ Sarah Petty - Branding
How is does YOUR BRAND reflect YOUR BUSINESS? Not sure what it means to "brand your business?" In this episode, I talk with Sarah Petty - photographer, marketing guru, and New York Times best selling author. This interview is just a peek into what it means to have a brand for your photography...
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ToP #0141: Learning Photography - Intro
How do you learn photography? Do you learn best when someone is there to walk you through and explain everything? Or do you learn best experimenting and working through struggles on your own? Or maybe you spend your time learning online through courses such as ImprovePhotography.com and…
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ToP #0140: NFL Photography with Jeff Lewis
Are you ready for some football?!?! It's (American) football season here in the United States and if you're a photographer and you like football, this episode is for you! In this episode, I talk with Jeff Lewis NFL photographer based out of California. Jeff and I both love football and…
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ToP #0139: From Photographer to Gallery Artist
Many of us dream about having our photography on display in a gallery somewhere. Anyone who has work displayed had to start somewhere. In this episode I speak with Kara Lane, author of "From Photographer to Gallery Artist." Kara gives us a peek into her book sharing tips, recommendations, and...
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ToP #0138: Personal Passion Projects
Clearly photography is a passion of yours, but what is it that you REALLY love to shoot? Are you working on a project? Maybe it's something private that you want to keep to yourself because you're capturing personal hardships that you're working through. Maybe it's something that you are SOOO...
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ToP #0137: Infrared Photography
With new mirrorless cameras coming out weekly, infrared photography will become easier and easier to shoot. In this episode I talk with Luka Gorjup - infrared photographer based out of Europe in Slovenia. Luka explains the hows and whys to help you get started. Join us on the Thoughts On...
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CAMERA BAG GIVEAWAY & Photography Start
It's time for me to start the giveaway process for the camera bags I've been reviewing for ImprovePhotography.com Check out the podcast to see how YOU can win a bag. "Photography Start" is one of the best ways to improve your photography! Check it out and be sure to use the coupon code "THOUGHTS"...
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ToP #0137: Street Photography w/ Andre Wagner
Although photojournalist have been doing it for years, there seems to be a growing interest lately in street photography. So many questions arise: How do you do it tactfully? What gear do you use? How do you avoid looking like a "creeper" or "stalker?" In this episode, I talk with black and white...
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ToP #0136: Black and White Photography
Black and white images are both classic and iconic. In this episode I speak with award winning black and white photographer Jack Curran about his process for getting a classic shot. You can read his article in Outdoor Photography here. Be sure to check out the article on Improve Photography for…
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ToP #0135: Film School Africa
Photography is making a difference in lives all around us! In this episode I talk with Katie Taylor, from Film School Africa, about how photography is impacting people of all ages in South Africa. Consider donating old gear, memory cards, bags, etc. Purchase a donation through Amazon! Find out…
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ToP #0134: Your Own Gallery Exhibition
Photographers often dream about having their work hanging somewhere to be adored by the world, but aren't sure how to go about it. In this episode I talk with Nick Page, landscape photographer and podcast host, about his recent artist's reception and ideas for where and how to display your work....
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ToP #0133: The Rescued Film Project
Every photo tells a story. Someone somewhere pushed a button to capture a moment in time. What if that image was never seen? What would you do if you found an undeveloped roll of film? What if that roll had never before seen images of someone's birthday? Or the last image of someone's loved one?…
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ToP #0132: Beginning Photographer Struggles
As photographers, we've all faced struggles - especially when starting out. In this episode, I talk briefly with a young photographer, Sinikka Rohrer, about struggles and decisions new photographers need to make. Improvephotography.com is one of THE best resources for photographers of all levels…
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ToP #0131: Wildlife Photography with Juan Pons
Lately I've had a hard time believing some of the images I've seen that have gone viral with an animal riding on another animal's backs. Wildlife photographer, Juan Pons, claims it's more common than one would think. In this episode I invited Juan Pons back on to share with us a little bit about...
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ToP #0130: Hosting A Photography Conference
As photographers we value the opportunity to grow and learn how to improve our craft. Often we take advantage of conferences and what they have to offer, but don't bother considering what it takes to get one up and running. Any interst in bringing one to your city? In this episode I talk with…
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ToP #0129: Choosing Workshops with Juan Pons
One of the best ways to improve our photography skills is to attend a workshop. With so many photographers out there hosting their own workshops, we have to be cautious about who and where we invest our money. In this episode, I speak with Juan Pons (wildlife photographer and host of The Digital...
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ToP #0128: Photographers in Community
One of the most challenging parts of starting a photography business, and keeping it going, is trying to do it alone. There are so many benefits of being in a community with other photographers, whether it be locally or online. In this episode, I speak with photographer Josh Newton about the...
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ToP #0127: Travel Photography
It's that time of year here in the U.S. Photographers and families are traveling on vacation. In this episode, John Bragg and I share some of our stories and tips on travel photography. You can check out some of my travel pictures at www.brianmcguckin.com and John's pictures from Europe at...
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ToP #0126: Photographer Discrimination
Photographers are being discriminated against because of their professional quality gear - at least that's what this episode's guest believes. On this episode I speak with professional photographer, Jason Lanier, about why he believes many photographers are being discrimanted against. Check out…
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ToP #0125: Wedding Workflow
With wedding season taking off, many photographers are too intimidated to shoot them. In this episode, I talk with Erica Kay about her workflow to help give photographers a glimpse of wedding photography. To find out more about traveling to China with the Improve Photography Network and how you…
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ToP #0124: Reality TV + Photography = Photo Face-Off
Today there seems like there's a Reality TV show for almost anything - so why not photography? In this episode I talk with Justin Mott, resident photographer of the first ever photo reality TV show - Photo Face-Off. Justin tells us about his experience on the show and shares about some of the...
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ToP #0123: Copycat or Compliment?
What would you do if you saw a picture you took, but it wasn't a picture you took? What if you found out someone was copying your photography and profiting from it financially? Sound confusing? In this episode I talk with creative portraiture, Joel Robison, and his recent experience. Check out…
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ToP #0122: Wedding Planners
With wedding season kicking off, one of the most important aspects of wedding photography is having relationships with wedding planners. In this episode I talk with wedding planner Monica Richard of Mon Amie Events Inc. about how photographers can build those relationships and the importance of...
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ToP #0121: Aerial Photography
Why bother using a drone when you can shoot from a helicopter or airplane? In this episode I talk with Brad Cavanaugh from Air One Aerial Photography. Our conversation ranges from recommended gear and settings to keeping an eye on the weather. Check out Brad's work at aironephoto.com
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ToP #0120: Meet the Host
If you've been a subscriber to Thoughts on Photography over the years you may have realized a recent change in the host's voice. With the wonderful Paul Giguere retiring from podcasting, Thoughts on Photography is now hosted by Brian McGuckin from the Improve Photography Network. Brian McGuckin…
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ToP #0119: Networking with INSTAGRAM
Instagram is much more than a place to post pics of your favorite food or selfies. In this episode I talk with photo enthusiast, Elaine Li, about how she networks with some of her 68K+ followers through Instagram. Check out Elaine here and follow her on her journey!
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ToP #0118: Rooftopping w/ Daniel Lau
Who doesn't like the idea of standing on the top of a skyscrapper, giving a whole new perspective of how you view the world??? In this episode, rooftopper Daniel Lau and I talk about what it's like on top of the world. Check out some of the amazing views he's captured here on Instagram or on his...
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ToP #0117: Watermarks
To watermark, or not to watermark? That is the question. Many photographers have a strong opinion on when, where, and how to add a watermark to their images. In this episode, commercial photographer Jason Lavengood and I discuss the use of watermarks and why you may or may not want to use them.
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ToP #0116: The Viewfinder Project
Photography changes lives - period. Not anyone can be a professional photographer, but almost anyone can take a photograph. There are many organizations out there that use photography to impact the lives of others. This interview is with MaryBeth Jackson, founder of The Viewfinder Project, a...
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ToP #0115: Sports Illustrated Photographers
Sports Illustrated fired all of their staff photographers. This interview is with Evan Habeeb, a freelance photographer who has had images published in Sports Illustrated magazine. We discuss the impact this has on freelance photographers as well as the future of the Sports Illustrated magazine...
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ToP #0114: International Guild of Visual Peacemakers
The International Guild of Visual Peacemakers (IGVP) is an organization devoted to the breaking down of stereotypes by displaying the beauty of cultures around the world. The IGVP seeks, through it’s members, to build bridges of peace across ethnic, cultural, and religious lines through visual...
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ToP #0113: Interview with Pete Brook
Pete Brook is a freelance writer who focuses on the politics of media, visual culture and issues of social justice as they relate to photography and photojournalism. Since 2008, he has published writing about photography produced within and about prison on his own website Prison Photography. This...
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ToP #0112: Interview with Dave Anderson
Dave Anderson is an image-maker whose work as both a photographer and filmmaker have been celebrated in the United States and abroad. Dave's project Rough Beauty was the winner of the 2005 National Project Competition from the Santa Fe Center for Photography and became the focus of his first…
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ToP #0111: Interview with Wouter Brandsma
Wouter Brandsma has been involved with photography since his childhood. He uses photography as a form of personal expression. In January of 2011 Wouter began a photo-a-day project and posted his results to his blog. I began following Wouter's journey at the outset and have been intrigued at how…
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ToP #0110: Interview with Matt Black
Matt Black is a documentary photographer who has focused much of the past fifteen years on photographing forgotten people and places. He has a deep interest in the themes of changing rural economies, migration and cultural change. His work has received many honors and has been noted for its...
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ToP #0109: Interview with Susana Raab
Susana Raab describes herself as "a recovering English major who lives to create visual narratives." Her photographs strike a balance between poignancy and humor (with a bit of irony sometimes thrown in). Raab's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally and has received critical...
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ToP #0108: Interview with Christopher Churchill
Christopher Churchill is a documentary photographer based in Massachusetts whose work has been featured in exhibitions throughout the United States, has been published widely, and is in the permanent collections of several museums. His most recent project "American Faith" examines the topic of...
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ToP #0107: Interview with Morea Steinahuer
Morea Steinahuer is a photojournalist who's work has taken her across Latin America and Haiti. Morea most recently has been working on collaborative projects connected to end-of-life care and families effected by migration/immigration legislation. A person who seeks out environments of...
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ToP #0106: Gordon Stettinius on Gita Lenz, New Work, and Book Publishing
In this podcast, Gordon Stettinius returns to Thoughts on Photography to discuss his involvement with Gita Lenz and how that led to publishing a book of her photography and mounting an exhibition as a way of introducing her to a new audience. Gordon also discusses his latest photographic projects...
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ToP #0105: Favorite Photobooks of 2010
Here is a list of my favorite photobooks of 2010: Outside Inside - Bruce Davidson One Block: A New Orleans Neighborhood Rebuilds - David Anderson Coming Back: New Orleans Resurgent - Mario Tama Street Photography Now - Howarth & McLaren Unposed - Craig Semetko The Cubans - Jack Beckham Comb…
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ToP #0104: Kickstarter.com (Haiti Project)
Kickstarter.com is a social funding platform for individuals working on creative projects. Using Kickstarter, anyone can pledge money towards a project that they feel is worthy however only projects that reach a certain funding goal within a certain time period will actually result in a pledge...
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ToP #0103: Interview with Leslie Granda-Hill
Leslie Granda-Hill's approach to social documentary photography involves not just making great photographs that tell a story but making great photographs that allow her subjects a way to tell their story from their perspective. Her recent project, Wounded Warriors, exemplifies this personal...
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ToP #0102: Interview with Eliza Gregory
Documentary photographer Eliza Gregory focuses on the lifecycle of communites be they in Cuba, Tanzania, or the United States. In addition to working on photographic projects around the world, Eliza also works for PhotoPhilanthropy, an organization committed to supporting documentary…
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ToP #0101: Interview with Gloria Baker Feinstein
Gloria Baker Feinstein is a photographer who follows her heart when deciding what to photograph. Her earlier work explored childhood, the relationships between twins, and even the Holocaust. Her latest book, "Kutuuka", focuses on the children of the St. Mary Kevin Orphanage in Uganda and, while a...
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ToP #0100: Persistence
In this episode, I discuss the topic of persistence in our photographic lives. While one-hundred podcast episodes is an achievement, in a way, the path that I have travelled in getting to this milestone (with the podcast being a reflection of where I was and currently am in my photographic life…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This podcast explores what it means to live a photographic life. What does it mean to be an artist who uses the medium of photography to express themselves artistically to the world. What subjects do we choose and why? How are we influenced by other photographers, art, and the world in general? You won't find any gear-talk, camera reviews, or Photoshop tips here, but rather, you'll find an exploration of our relationship to photography as we continue to refine our vision, our craft, and our art.
HOSTED BY
Brian McGuckin
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