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11/8/2018 0 Comments

Q&A #18 | PPN | How many megapixels are enough, why not rely on the histogram, and what online print service to use?

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Q&A about how many megapixels are enough, why not rely on the histogram, and what online print service to use?

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Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hi Marco, I would like to know, if everything else is equal, how many megapixels would an image file need to have to be able to render a good print (300 dpi) at various sizes, i.e. 5 x7, 8 x 10, 11 x 14, etc.? Thank you for your great podcast! Regards, Jeff.

Question from: Jeff, Phoenix, Arizona, USA

2. Hello, I love the podcasts. I was listening to an episode of “we shoot mirrorless” and had a question. I'm a Nikon shooter who recently purchased a Panasonic G7 M4/3 camera. Scott was giving some tips on how to get the most out of these small sensors and mentioned that you should always expose to the right. It makes sense to me. However, you guys mentioned that while using this technique you should never trust your histogram. First, why is this the case, and second if you're not using your histogram, how can you tell if you're not blowing out your highlights?

Question by: John, Washington D.C., USA

3. Thank you for the recent show about printing. I am not in the position at the moment to buy a printer & might not be able to for about 12 months. Can you recommend an online printing store, or alternatively suggest ways to work out which online store to use? I live in Australia however, I am happy to use an online store that is based elsewhere in the world. I'd like to print photos to hang on my walls so I think a minimum of 8x10" would be a good size to start with. I live in a small regional town & I do not have a local brick & mortar camera store to use. Thanks for all the amazing podcasts you do, I love listening to them all.

Question by: Kim, Australia

Reference to previous PPN episodes that cover the printing process mentioned in this answer:

Camera and Inspiration #2
How to have your images printed by a professional online photo lab: https://www.photopodcasts.com/podcasts/camera-and-inspiration-2-ppn-may-30th-2017

More Gear Show #16
How to print better photos with a good photo paper workflow:
https://www.photopodcasts.com/podcasts/more-gear-show-16-ppn-how-to-print-better-photos-with-travis-mc-connaghy-from-hahnemuehle

Q&A #16
How to soft proof your photos before printing (Question #4 / Minute: 31:47-35:45)
https://www.photopodcasts.com/podcasts/qa-16-ppn-fast-workflow-is-one-card-slot-enough-charging-for-photos-and-how-to-soft-proof

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Links to Marco Larousse:
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Twitter: @HamburgCam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1

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Marco Larousse is a journalist and a fine art, street and documentary photographer, a educator, speaker, and podcast producer of photography related topics - MarcoLarousse.com. Marco has a background in photography of 30+ years.

Marco's approach to photography is "reduce to the basics and focus on the story and the subject." Growing up with the limitations that film photography has taught him, he still enjoys the basic approach to photography today. For Marco the camera is a tool and a mere extension of his instincts.

Marco is Co-Founder, Host and the Producer at Photo Podcast Network.

Contact Marco on: Twitter @HamburgCam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/

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10/7/2018 1 Comment

Q&A #17 | PPN | How much should you charge for your images, how to use a polarizing filter, and which camera to give to your kid?

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Q&A about how much you should charge for your photos or prints, how to use a polarizing filter, and which camera should you get for your kid to learn photography?

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Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Marco, I’ve just listened to you latest Camera and Inspiration episode #18 with Jeffrey Stoner, where you’ve talked about selling your images through galleries and online. One important question was not covered though: How much should I charge for my images? I now that there is not one definite answer to this, but I know that you always try to give us different approaches from your experience. And I would greatly appreciate hearing some suggestions from you. Thanks, Luke.
Question from: Luke, Washington D.C. USA

Things to put into consideration when calculating the cost of your images/prints:

Cost of paper (including test prints to reach your desired results)
Cost of ink for that size print (including test prints and wasted “cleaning” ink to reach your desired results)
Cost of the printer amortized over i.e. 3 years and divided by a realistic (conservative) amount of prints that you sell each year - then add that pro rata to each prints cost.
Cost of your computer and software amortized over i.e. 3 years and divided by a realistic amount of prints that you sell each year - then add that pro rata to each prints cost.
Cost of photo equipment (camera, lenses, tripods, bags, filters, strobes, etc.) that you buy each year. Allocate the amount of annual cost (or only half of that if your print business is only about 50% of your business as a photographer) and add that pro rata to each prints cost.
Cost of your time. Many artists don’t put this factor into consideration, but time is valuable. The time you spent scouting locations, traveling, waiting for the right weather or moment, selecting images, post-processing, printing, and marketing yourself can make up a huge amount of your time that you can’t be making money at doing other things. Just add a $10 minimum wage to each hour that you invest in the photos that you want to sell as prints. Add those to get the number of hours per year and add that pro rata to each prints cost.
Now you have value for the real cost of each image that you sell. But didn’t you want to earn money doing this, too? Your cost of living has not been covered yet. And rent, food, health insurance, education, transportation, clothes, entertainment, and taxes have not been covered at all by this. So based on the realistic (conservative) amount of prints that you want to sell each year, you need to add a profit into the calculation, too. If you sell about 30 prints per year, a 200% markup may result in a decent profit to sustain your print business. If you sell higher volumes, a lower markup can be feasible, but if you sell through galleries, remember that you may have to subtract an extra 40%-60% commision of the sales price for the gallery.

This is just to give you a basic idea of how to calculate your real cost of each image and how to price it to make a profit. Your results may vary, but be honest with yourself in the process.

2. Would you please give an example of when and how to use a polarizing filter. How do you know when you have the correct setting for maximizing your image? Thanks!
Question by: Bill, Missouri, USA

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3. Hello Marco, first of all, a big thank you for producing the PPN shows so regularly and with so much detailed information from your experience, instead of just scratching the surface. This has been really helpful for me.
Today, I have a question regarding sharing the love of photography with my daughter. She is 6 years old (she turns 7 in December), and I want to give her a camera to start photographing with. Can you give me some ideas what to get her that is adequate for her to start with? Regards, Guiseppa.
Question by: Guiseppa, Milano, Italy

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Links to Marco Larousse:
Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com
Twitter: @HamburgCam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1

Links to PPN:
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9/6/2018 0 Comments

Q&A #16 | PPN | Fast workflow, is one card slot enough, charging for photos, and how to soft proof

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Q&A about fast image workflow suggestions, is one card slot safe enough for photographers, how to start charging for photos, and how and why to soft proof?

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Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hi Marco, I have started to cover live events like sports, concerts, and festivals in my area. I really enjoy doing this kind of photography and want to grow this into a part-time business. But with the fast-paced news cycle, I have realized that you need to be the first one sending the photos out in order to be picked up by relevant media outlets. But shooting and at the same time importing, sorting, and post-processing the images with my MacBook Pro is currently way too slow. How do you do it and what are your suggestions for a speedy workflow on the go?
Question from: Victor, Dayton, Ohio

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2. I am currently transitioning from being a hobby photographer to a part-time pro photographer and want to eventually switch to be a full-time photographer. As a hobby photographer, my friends and relatives always asked me to bring my camera and take portraits or document a wedding for free. But as they are my starting customer base in this transition, how can I manage to now charge them for the photos that they are used to get for free?
Thanks for the wonderfully diverse photo podcasts that you produce each month!
Question from: Camilla, Göteborg, Sweden

3. I’m a wedding photographer and currently use a Nikon D500 (APS-C) with two memory card slots (SD+XQD). I have been waiting for the release of the new Nikon mirrorless camera and want to add it as a FF body for it’s quieter operation without mirror noise and better ISO, DOF and live view AF performance. But as many reviewers have already noted, the Z6 only has one XQD memory card slot. As a wedding photographer who can not repeat to shoot a wedding day, I am very afraid of losing images when I only have one card slot in the camera. Is this a valid fear or is this just gear hysteria?
Question by: Adrian, Manchester, England

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Nikon Z6
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XQD Memory Cards
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4. Would you please explain what soft proofing in LR is for. When and how to use? Thanks!
Question from: Bill, Missouri, USA

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Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H without our link. And the more this link will be used to buy at B&H, the more giveaways we’ll be able to give back to our listeners through B&H. It really is a “win-win” situation :)
You can download a free trial of Skylum’s Luminar 2018 or Aurora HDR 2018 software.

If you decide to buy Skylum’s Luminar or Aurora HDR 2018 software, you can use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” for extra savings at checkout.

And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes.

Links to Marco Larousse:
Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com
Twitter: @HamburgCam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1

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8/8/2018 0 Comments

Q&A #15 | PPN | Wide angle for street, which safari camera and lens, macro, and photo backup

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This is the PPN - Q&A podcast episode #15 for August 2018.

Q&A about Wide angle lens for street photography, which safari camera and lens, macro with extension tubes, and photo backup workflow.

Please submit your photography related questions to us here: http://www.photopodcasts.com/contact.html

This episode is sponsored by:
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Marco draws the winner(s) from the submitted questions in the past month. The winners get a free copy to Skylum Luminar 2018.
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Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hi Marco, why do you shoot with wide angle lenses for street or documentary photography? It seems so much easier to work candidly with a longer lens since you don’t have to get so close to your subject. And the chances of “getting caught” seem to decrease the longer the focal length of the lens is. Thanks!
Question from: Mateo, Barcelona, Spain

2. Hi Marco, I’ll be going on a safari to Tanzania with my family in the fall and I would like to know which camera and lens I should bring. I own a Nikon D5300 body and lenses between 12 - 300mm as well as a Sony Alpha 99 II with a few lenses below 200mm. I need a longer zoom around 400mm. Which camera body should I get the tele zoom for and should I rent or buy a cheap one?
Question from: Oliver, Hamburg, Germany

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3. How do extension tubes, such as the Kenko brand, work? Also, do they affect the sharpness of the image?
Question from: Peter, Melbourne, Australia

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Kenko extension tubes
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4. Hi Marco & Scott, My question is about backup. What backup system do you use and what do you suggest or recommend? Thank you and keep the podcast going, please!
Question from: Nadia, Belgium

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Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H without our link. And the more this link will be used to buy at B&H, the more giveaways we’ll be able to give back to our listeners through B&H. It really is a “win-win” situation :)
You can download a free trial of Skylum’s Luminar 2018 or Aurora HDR 2018 software.

And if you decide to buy Skylum’s Luminar or Aurora HDR 2018 software, you can use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” for extra savings at checkout.

And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes.

Links to Marco Larousse:
Web: www.MarcoLarousse.com
Twitter: @HamburgCam
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1

Links to PPN:
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Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/

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7/8/2018 2 Comments

Q&A #14 | PPN | Exposure triangle base, tripod stability, filter vs. LightRoom, and sensor dust

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Q&A about which should be the got to exposure triangle base, improve tripod stability, filter vs. LightRoom, and how to get rid of sensor dust?

This is the PPN - Q&A podcast episode #14 for July 2018.

Please submit your photography related questions to us here: http://www.photopodcasts.com/contact.html

Every question entrant before August 5th will be in the drawing to win a Skylum Luminar 18 software. The winner will be drawn in the next Q&A episode in August 2018.

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Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. I have been photographing for a few years now, but I’m still uncertain which camera setting should be my go-to base in the exposure triangle? ISO, aperture, or shutter speed?
Question from Bjoern, Hamburg, Germany

2. Marco, I shoot a lot of landscape and long exposure photography with my Fuji X-T2. The camera is fairly light but I still need to bring along a heavy metal tripod because I often shoot in windy conditions and some long exposures are unsharp due to wind shake. I don’t want to bring an even heavier tripod along. Is there a way that I can get more stable shots and can reduce some weight by switching to a carbon tripod, or is weight the only thing that can counter the wind and shake?
Question from Roberto in Napoli, Italy

3. Inspired by your latest More Gear Show I want to bring as little photo gear as possible on my vacation this year. I usually take an ND grad and a polarizing filter with me, but was wondering if I can leave them at home and achieve the same results in LightRoom?
Question from Benjamin, Vienna, Austria.

4. Hi Marco, I want to thank you for all of the interesting and inspiring shows that you produce at PPN. I have learned a lot so far. Today, I have my first question for you. I’m battling with sensor dust. The sensor cleaning inside the camera does not seem to get rid of all the dust. What’s the best way to clean my sensor? I’m afraid of damaging it.
Question from Laura, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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You can download a free trial of Skylum’s Luminar 2018 or Aurora HDR 2018 software.

If you decide to buy Skylum’s Luminar or Aurora HDR 2018 software, you can use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” for extra savings at checkout.

And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes.

For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam, Instagram, or Facebook.

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6/6/2018 0 Comments

Q&A #13 | PPN | Camera metering modes, which printer to choose, and how to take an iconic photo

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Q&A #13 | PPN | June 2018 | Different camera metering modes, which printer should you buy, and how to take an iconic photo?

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Marco answers these questions in this episode:

1. Hi Marco, after many years of photography, I’m still uncertain which exposure metering mode I should use on my camera. My camera has three modes (matrix metering, center-weighted metering, and spot metering). Which one do you use as default mode and when would you switch to one of the other modes?
Question from: Kyle, Chicago, Illinois

2. Hi Marco, first of all, I want to thank you and Scott for all of the great education, inspiration, and technical explanation that you provide each month at PPN. And your shows also inspired me to print more of my images in the future. I currently use a small Canon print & scan combination, but I want to buy a photo printer and would like to get your advice what I should look out for. Thank you and please continue to inspire us.
Question from: Patricia, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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3. Hola Marco, I am really inspired by the inspirational photographers that you have interviewed and introduced at PPN. I have looked at many of their images and this has challenged me to take an iconic photo one day. I am an avid amateur and know how to take good photos. Some of my images have been printed in a local newspaper already. I know that this is not an easy question to answer, but what can I do to achieve my dream one day?
Question from: Juan, Madrid, Spain

Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H without our link. And the more this link will be used to buy at B&H, the more giveaways we’ll be able to give back to our listeners through B&H. It really is a “win-win” situation :)

You can download a free trial of Skylum’s Luminar 2018 or Aurora HDR 2018 software.

And if you decide to buy Skylum’s Luminar or Aurora HDR 2018 software, you can use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” for extra savings at checkout.

And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review for our shows on iTunes.

For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam, Instagram, or Facebook.

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5/8/2018 0 Comments

Q&A #12 | PPN | Choosing a Camera System, Silver or Black Cameras, and Photo Contests

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This is the PPN - Q&A podcast episode #12 for May 2018.

Please submit your photography related questions to us here: http://www.photopodcasts.com/contact.html

This episode is sponsored by:
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Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hi Marco, I know that you are a Fuji shooter and have invested into this system for a few years. But if you would be free to buy a new mirrorless camera system today, which one would you pick and why? And BTW, I loved your interview with Jeff Widener, it was very inspiring. Thank you for all the work and great PPN content!
Question from: Edward, Toronto, Canada

2. I have a very simple and maybe a bit superficial question: Some of the camera bodies that I’m looking at right now are offered in black or silver. Should I just pick the one I like better or can you think of strategic reasons which one could be better?
Question from: Liz, San Diego, California

3. Hi Marco, I have started to become a more serious photographer about 3 years ago. I share my images on Instagram and Flickr and have received many likes and some positive comments so far. Now I have been invited to submit my images to a photo competition. What are your thoughts on photo competitions? Are they any good to make me more famous and expand my network or are they a waste of time and money?
Question from: Adrian, Melbourne, Australia

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Q&A #11 | PPN | Turning Pro, B&W Conversion, and Shooting Film

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Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hello Marco, I have been listening to you and Scott for some time and love the inspiration and knowledge that you share with so much enthusiasm on PPN. You are also one of the reasons that I want to pursue my photography more seriously and maybe start to make a living as a photographer. I enjoy to do portrait photography and could also see myself photographing weddings. You have mentioned that you are also a consultant for photography, so could you please give me some initial thoughts on how I should proceed? Thank you!
Question from: Charlotte, Dallas, Texas

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2. Hi Marco, I would love to hear how you work with shadow/highlights and black/white points when processing your black & white work. I use Luminar not Lightroom so if there is a difference in approach due to the software please elaborate. Cheers Warwick
Question from: Warwick, Sydney, Australia

3. Hi Marco! I enjoy all of your shows. I am a Mail Carrier in Montana, USA and podcasts are my lifeline! I do shoot digital (Fuji X100F and Nikon) but my real love lies in film. I seem to remember that you once said that you shoot with a Rolleiflex? I would love to hear about your Inspiration to shoot that camera and film. When, why, what you choose to shoot with film? Your thoughts, feelings, etc.
Question from: Betsy, Montana, USA

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Q&A #10 | PPN | Watermarks on Photos, Real Portrait Lenses, and VAriable ND-Filters

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This is the PPN - Q&A podcast episode #10 for March 2018.

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Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hi Marco, I really love the 4 different photography shows and enjoy your diverse selection of photographer guests. I have a question regarding the online presentation of my images. I think that I have heard you say, that you are a fan of putting a watermark on your photos when you share them online. Other photographers say that they don’t put a watermark on their images because it destroys the optical esthetics and the copyright info is in the metadata of the image already. I’m really in between two fences here and would like to get your take on it. Thank you!
Question from: Danielle, Sydney, Australia

2. Hi PPN Team, my project for 2018 is to start to become a serious portrait photographer. I use a Fuji X-T2 and have the XF 14mm f2.8, XF 23mm f2, and XF 35mm f1.4 lens so far. I’m looking at buying a real portrait lens and I’m in between the XF 56mm f1.2 and the XF 90mm f2. I’ve heard that both are optically very good, but which focal length would be better?
Thanks for all the shows!
Question from: Sandro, Toronto, Canada

3. You’ve talked about the advantages and disadvantages of variable ND filters in your last Q&A show #9. This has convinced me to go with standard ND filters for my purpose (mainly landscape and long exposure Photography). But now I would like to piggyback on the question and ask if I should buy round screw on filters or rather the large square sliding filters?
Question from: Michelle, San Diego, California

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You can download a free trial of Skylum’s Luminar 2018 or Aurora HDR 2018 software.
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For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam, Instagram, or Facebook.

Portrait with a 28mm f1.7 lens. Not your typical portrait lens ;)

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Marco Larousse is a journalist and a fine art, street and documentary photographer, a educator, speaker, and podcast producer of photography related topics - MarcoLarousse.com. Marco has a background in photography of 30+ years.

Marco's approach to photography is "reduce to the basics and focus on the story and the subject." Growing up with the limitations that film photography has taught him, he still enjoys the basic approach to photography today. For Marco the camera is a tool and a mere extension of his instincts.

Marco is Co-Founder, Host and the Producer at Photo Podcast Network. He also co-hosts the monthly "We Shoot Mirrorless" and "Camera and Inspiration" podcasts episodes.

Contact Marco on: Twitter @HamburgCam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcoLarousse1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marco.larousse/

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1/10/2018 13 Comments

Q&A 8 | PPN | January 9th, 2018

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This is the PPN - Q&A podcast episode #8 for January 2018.

Please submit your photography related questions to us here: http://www.photopodcasts.com/contact.html

This episode is sponsored by PhotoShelter - Please use this link for a 14 day free trial and use our PPN listener discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” to save 20% at checkout for new members signing up for a regular or pro account.

Write a comment below these show notes and tell us why you would like to win a free copy of Skylum’s Luminar 2018 software for your chance to be the winner that will be announced on next months show.

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Here are the questions that Marco answers on this episode:

1. Hi Marco, I've heard you make the argument in favor of tilt LCD screens on cameras and that they can be very useful and sometimes can get you shots that would be hard to get without it. I’m in the process of buying a new camera and want to buy one with a tilt LCD. But there are different kind of flip and rotating screens and I’m wondering where the advantages of the different kinds are? I’m doing mainly interior and outdoor photography.
Thanks!
Question from: Melissa from Boston, Massachusetts

2. Hi Scott & Marco, why is it that documentary photography and street photography work better with wider angle lenses than tele lenses? It feels much easier to get a clean, nondistracting image when I zoom in closer to the subject. Thank you!
Question from: Piotre from Krakow, Poland

3. Should I buy a kit lens bundle as they are often a good value or rather buy the body only and use the extra money for the better lens that I really want?
Question from: Frank from Brisbane, Australia

4. Hi Guys, one questions from Cologne in Germany: If you could look in your crystal ball, would you see 3rd party lens producers like Tamron, Sigma or Tokina to develop lenses for Fuji in the future? I only know about Zeiss and Samyang which are no real serious competitors for Fuji lenses. Thank you, and have a nice X-Mas.
Question from: Daniel from Cologne, Germany

5. I have a question about TETHERING. I’ve got a FujiFilm X-T2, great camera, and I’ve got a 27” retina iMac, so in that respect, tethering at home is no problem. But if I’m shooting portraits outside the home, or doing real estate photography, it’s not practical to bring a desktop computer. I don’t have a laptop, but I do have a WiFi only iPad Air (about 3 years old) which has a lightning connection (pretty sure it’s lightning). Is there a cable, and/or a workflow that will at least give me a preview of my images on the iPad Air, without interfacing with a desktop, laptop or cellular connection? I’m not concerned about making adjustments with Lightroom Mobile, or saving them to the iPad. It’s all about seeing the images larger, and giving the client a sneak peak. Thanks in advance for the advice and love the show!
Question from: Brent from Pittsburgh, PA (USA)

6. Listener reply to Warwick’s question from last week:
How confident should I feel about my computer being able to read my Nikon and Fuji raw files in say 20 years time?

Answer from listener Marc:
Marco, I have to tell you, that the TIFF format is an ISO standard, so you will get software to read the files even in 100 and more years! I work in the digital archive business for 13 years now! Best regards.
Marc from Hamburg, Germany

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And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via iTunes. We would also love to get your feedback. Is there anything that you want us to cover on the show in the future? And we would appreciate if you could take a short moment to rate or post a quick review about our shows on iTunes.

For more information on Marco Larousse follow him on Twitter: @HamburgCam

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Marco Larousse is a journalist and a fine art, street and documentary photographer, a educator, speaker, and podcast producer of photography related topics - MarcoLarousse.com. Marco has a background in photography of 30+ years.

Marco's approach to photography is "reduce to the basics and focus on the story and the subject." Growing up with the limitations that film photography has taught him, he still enjoys the basic approach to photography today. For Marco the camera is a tool and a mere extension of his instincts.

Marco is the Co-Founder, Host and Producer at Photo Podcast Network.

Contact Marco on Twitter @HamburgCam

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