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12/12/2019 0 Comments

Q&A #25 | PPN |Best of PPN Q&A from 2019

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So many great photography-related questions were sent to PPN this year and Marco picks some of the best questions as a roundup to get you motivated and inspired for your photography projects in 2020.

This episode is sponsored by:

Marco Larousse Street Photography Workshops:
https://www.marcolarousse.com/street-photography-workshops 


Skylum Luminar 4 - Supercharge your image editing and organizing
http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 


Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hi Marco, I have been listening to Scott and you for many years on different podcasts. But I love how you run and structure PPN. This has become my favorite podcast channel. As a listener for many years, you now have finally convinced me to start a photo project for 2019. But now I’m sitting here all excited but without an idea what kind of topic to choose. Can you help me with some advice on how I can come up with a good personal photo project? I’m an avid amateur photographer but do have some free time for photo projects. Thanks for all the hard work and great shows!
​Question from: Willem, Rotterdam, Netherlands


Link to Marco’s “Hamburg Unstaged 2017” street photography project on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qo2YUDUgV5I

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2. Hi Marco, You have mentioned in the past that photographers should not work for free because images have value and there is quite a high direct cost involved with photography (like camera, lens, training, storage, software, computer, etc.). But would you consider to work for free for a charitable non-profit organization? I have been approached by a local organization and would like to hear your opinion if I should make an exception here? Love the shows! Regards, Soeren
Question from: Soeren, Stockholm, Sweden


3. Hi Marco, I have been shooting my first events and weddings this year. I shoot in color and often with a flash. Most of the time the color and white balance on the subject is pretty spot on, but the background with artificial room light is sometimes completely off and looks distracting. How can I get more consistent results throughout the frame?
Question from: Helen, Portland, Oregon

Gear and apps discussed in this question:

Rogue Gels Filter Kit (Set of 20):
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ZuHmnv 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2T5A5bs

MagMod Professional Flash Kit:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ZISYUd  
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2MF2unx

App with info for Gel Color Filters: 
Lee Swatch for iPhone: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id882232668
Lee Swatch for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leefilters.com


4. Hey Marco, just a quick general question: Would you prefer one camera with either a zoom lens or with two prime lenses?
Question from: Marcel, Vienna, Austria


5. Hello Marco, I have a gear and marketing related question for you. I am working part-time as an event and wedding photographer. On my jobs, I use a Fuji X-T2 and a Fuji X-Pro 2 with prime lenses. My clients are always satisfied with the results that I deliver. But especially at weddings I often see guests with much bigger and more expensive DSLR cameras taking pictures as well. And sometimes I get asked if I plan on upgrading to a pro camera any time, soon - or similar questions. I know that my images are good, but do you think that it would help to upgrade to a larger kit in order to look more professional and maybe charge more money for my jobs in the future?
Question from: Steve, Hong Kong

Gear discussed in this question:

Battery grips for Fuji:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2SvvvFl
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2RNOK92 

Battery grips for Olympus:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2SvFfPX
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2Gc89yV 

Battery grips for Panasonic:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2SyEENE 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2RIKrf9 

Battery grips for Sony:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2SyF8mW 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2UGO3ju 

Battery grips for Canon:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2SChhm6
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2TAacjj 

Battery grips for Nikon:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2SxvBwh 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2DbFoOY


6. I’m having a hard time judging the true color of my printed photos. I have a calibrated LCD monitor and a calibrated ICC workflow. The images come out in my studio the way I want, but when I bring them to hang at a customer’s house or display them at a coffee shop, they often have a different color tint. How can I avoid this?
Question from: Matthew, Ontario, Canada

Gear discussed in this question:

Philips Hue White Ambiance LED Light Starter Kit
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2PIWsC2 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2qKhrvU   


7. Hi Marco, 2019 is the year I want to seriously improve my photography. I do have some basic skills but somehow my photos are boring and I don’t get a lot of encouraging comments or likes for them. I do enjoy the inspiration on the PPN shows, but can you give me some extra homework or inspiration to live and breathe photography in 2019? Thanks!
​Question from: Julia, Oakland, California


8. 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) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link.

Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 4 software:
Link: http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings)

And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. 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:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/ 
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/PPNPhotoPodcastNetwork
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ppn-apple-podcasts 
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/PPN-GooglePodcast
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Author

Marco Larousse is a journalist and  fine art, street and documentary photographer,  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 and Co-Founder and Curator of the German Street Photography Festival.

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

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10/2/2019 0 Comments

Q&A #24 | PPN |Two primes or one zoom lens, how to fine tune your color workflow, and how to setup your ambient workspace lights?

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Episode summary: When is the right time to choose two prime lenses over one zoom lens? Additional questions regarding a better color management workflow. And how to set up the lighting in your photo editing workspace? These questions are answered in this  PPN Q&A episode #24.

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



This episode is sponsored by:

Marco Larousse Street Photography Workshop October 25-27, 2019: https://www.marcolarousse.com/street-photography-workshops

Skylum Luminar 3 - Supercharge your image editing and organizing
http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 


Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hey Marco, just a quick general question: Would you prefer one camera with either a zoom lens or with two prime lenses?
Question from: Marcel, Vienna, Austria



2. I have a few questions regarding the most recent Photography and Gear Show (#24) with Ross Grieve. (Link-> https://www.photopodcasts.com/podcasts/photography-and-gear-24-ppn-color-management-is-easy-with-ross-grieve) 
Though I love the results I get with my Colorchecker Passport, I've found it can be a bit cumbersome managing all of the profiles in LightRoom. Does Ross recommend keeping them all, or does he delete some of the more specific or odd ones after he's finished with the images from that shoot? If he does delete them, does he have an easy way to do it? Because all of the tutorials I read online were a bit involved.

He commented that he used the grey/white card part of the Colorchecker and also the part with all the colored squares. But the colored square part has a white square on it. Why do both?

Do either of you have any recommendations for the types of light bulbs and lamps used in the room where you do your post-processing? And where should the lamp be in the room, relative to the monitor?

Also, he commented on doing images on way home from a trip once, which was interesting because the light would continuously change conditions in the car. Did he feel confident in post-processing on the move because he had previously calibrated his device via the color management systems and therefore trusted that the device had it right even if it looked different to his eyes?

Thank you so much for your time and expertise.

Questions from: Jennifer, Toledo, Ohio


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X-Rite ColorChecker Passport Photo:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/30Gou5A 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2LbtVmn 

X-Rite ColorMunki Photographer Kit (Standard Display Calibration & ColorChecker):
B&H: https://bhpho.to/30HYjLU 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2zqel0L 

X-Rite ColorMunki Smile (Very Basic Display Calibration):
B&H: https://bhpho.to/30DEJQY 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2LbjvU1 

X-Rite ColorMunki Display (Standard Display Calibration):
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2oKEKkE 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2KZ40zs 

X-Rite i1 Display Pro (Display and Projector Calibration):
B&H: https://bhpho.to/30Q24z3 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2PjYdJe 

X-Rite i1 Studio Spectrophotometer (Display, Projector, Scanner, and Printer Calibration):
B&H: https://bhpho.to/30JOHAc 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2Zr6EqQ 

Philips Hue White Ambiance LED Light Starter Kit
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2nLIkyg
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2oDMhoM  



Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link.

Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 3 software:
Link: http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings)

And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. 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 Ross Grieve:
Web: http://www.rossgrieve.com 
Twitter: @RossGrievePhoto
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossagrieve/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ross.grieve 
Podcast: http://www.talkingshot.co.uk

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:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/ 
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/PPNPhotoPodcastNetwork
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ppn-apple-podcasts 
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/PPN-GooglePodcast

Author

Marco Larousse is a journalist and  fine art, street and documentary photographer,  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 and Co-Founder and Curator of the German Street Photography Festival.

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

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8/6/2019 0 Comments

Q&A #23 | PPN | How to deal with mixed light situations and the impact of lens diffraction on image quality

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Episode summary: How can you deal with mixed lighting situations in a location and avoid different color casts in your images? What is lens diffraction, when does it occur, and should you even worry about it? And an alternative to Photomechanics for quickly sorting through your images. 

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


This episode is sponsored by:

COSYSPEED - The fastest camera bags in the world.
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Skylum Luminar - The cutting edge photo editor
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Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hi Marco, I have been shooting my first events and weddings this year. I shoot in color and often with a flash. Most of the time the color and white balance on the subject is pretty spot on, but the background with artificial room light is sometimes completely off and looks distracting. How can I get more consistent results throughout the frame?
Question from: Helen, Portland, Oregon

Gear and apps discussed in this question:

Rogue Gels Filter Kit (Set of 20):
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ZuHmnv 
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2T5A5bs

MagMod Professional Flash Kit:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2ZISYUd  
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2MF2unx

App with info for Gel Color Filters: 
Lee Swatch for iPhone: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id882232668
Lee Swatch for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.leefilters.com


2. Hi Marco, when shooting landscapes in bright conditions, I usually step down my 
wide-angle lenses really far for a maximum depth of field. For example, 
the Fujifilm wide-angle lenses go down to f/22. However, I've heard of a 
quality impairing effect called diffraction which sets in at small 
apertures. What is this? Should I use f/22 at all? If not, what is your 
recommendation for landscapes and what is the purpose of f/22 on a lens?
Question from: Peter, near Koblenz, Germany

Links for this question:
Lens Diffraction & Photography explained by Cambridge Color: https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/tutorials/diffraction-photography.htm
What is Lens Diffraction by Expert Photography: https://expertphotography.com/lens-diffraction/ 


Update regarding PPN Q&A #14 - Topic: Photomechanic
Hi Marco. I very much enjoyed this episode, which was full of good, real-life advice on interesting topics. I have an additional suggestion for the question on workflow from Victor, in Dayton, Ohio. I do a lot of amateur wildlife and sports event photography, and even a full day’s street shooting can generate hundreds of images to review. I have tried Photo Mechanic on a month’s free offer, but I also tried the Faststone Image Viewer, which is free for amateur or educational use.
Photo Mechanic does a range of extra things as you described in the show, but Faststone works in the same way by showing just the embedded jpeg extremely quickly and letting you move or copy the good images for later ingestion by your raw processor, and for my purposes this meant I could save the £170 cost of Photo Mechanic. One tip common to both programs: the embedded jpegs aren’t very large files, so although they are both great for a quick scan to weed out poorly composed and exposed shots, I find critical sharpness needs checking in the full raw file, so only use them to chuck out obviously unsharp images. I hope that’s useful, especially for non-professional listeners.
Update from: Mark, UK

Link to Faststone Image Viewer (only for Windows): https://www.faststone.org/FSViewerDetail.htm 


Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link.

Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 3 software:
Link: http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings)

And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. 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:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/ 
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/PPNPhotoPodcastNetwork
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ppn-apple-podcasts 
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/PPN-GooglePodcast
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Author

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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4/14/2019 0 Comments

Q&A #22 | PPN | When is it ok to work for free and when should you consider a full-frame camera over APS-C or m4/3?

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Episode summary: Is there ever a time when it is ok to work for free as a photographer, and if so, when would you make that exception?
And with all of the new fancy full-frame cameras on the market, when would you consider a full-frame camera over a smaller APS-C or m4/3 camera?


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



This episode is sponsored by:

Skylum Luminar 3 - Supercharge your image editing and organizing
http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3


Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hi Marco, You have mentioned in the past that photographers should not work for free because images have value and there is quite a high direct cost involved with photography (like camera, lens, training, storage, software, computer, etc.). But would you consider to work for free for a charitable non-profit organization? I have been approached by a local organization and would like to hear your opinion if I should make an exception here? Love the shows! Regards, Soeren
Question from: Soeren, Stockholm, Sweden



2. Hi Marco, I enjoy your Podcast very much. I am considering the Fuji XT3, but you mentioned on your recent podcast that you would consider a full frame camera for large prints. So just how big can you print with the Fuji APS-C ( XT-2 or XT-3) cameras that you would consider museum quality? Especially, with the new algorithm in Photoshop to up-Res your pictures or even using On1 Software "Resize".
Question from: Rick G., Miami, Florida

Gear discussed in this question:

Fujifilm X-T3:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2GioWhA

Panasonic S1R:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2IoT9zJ



Please support our show by using our B&H affiliate link (click here) or Amazon Germany link (click here) that will not cost you a penny more than when you are buying at B&H or Amazon without our link.

Check out the Skylum LUMINAR 3 software:
Link: http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3 (use the discount code “PHOTOPODCASTS” at checkout for extra savings)

And please share this podcast with your friends and subscribe via Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, or search for “PPN” in your favorite podcast app. 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:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/PPNPhotoPodcastNetwork
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ppn-apple-podcasts
Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/PPN-GooglePodcast
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Author

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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2/6/2019 0 Comments

Q&A #21 | PPN | Charge more with a bigger camera, electronic or manual shutter, L-bracket love, and matching prints to lighting conditions

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Charge more with a bigger camera, electronic or manual shutter, L-bracket love, and matching prints to clients lighting conditions - are the PPN listener questions that Marco answers on this episode.


This is the PPN - Q&A podcast episode #21 for February 2019.

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


This episode is sponsored by:

Skylum Luminar 3 - Supercharge your image editing and organizing
http://bit.ly/PPN-Luminar3


Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hello Marco, I have a gear and marketing related question for you. I am working part-time as an event and wedding photographer. On my jobs, I use a Fuji X-T2 and a Fuji X-Pro 2 with prime lenses. My clients are always satisfied with the results that I deliver. But especially at weddings I often see guests with much bigger and more expensive DSLR cameras taking pictures as well. And sometimes I get asked if I plan on upgrading to a pro camera any time, soon - or similar questions. I know that my images are good, but do you think that it would help to upgrade to a larger kit in order to look more professional and maybe charge more money for my jobs in the future?
Question from: Steve, Hong Kong

Gear discussed in this question:

Battery grips for Fuji:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2SvvvFl
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2RNOK92

Battery grips for Olympus:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2SvFfPX
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2Gc89yV

Battery grips for Panasonic:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2SyEENE
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2RIKrf9

Battery grips for Sony:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2SyF8mW
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2UGO3ju

Battery grips for Canon:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2SChhm6
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2TAacjj

Battery grips for Nikon:
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2SxvBwh
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2DbFoOY


2. Hi, could you please elaborate on the difference between the electronic vs. the mechanical shutter. When should you and when should you not use the different kinds of shutter?
Question from: Vincent, Long Beach, California


3. Hi Marco, what is the point of using an extra L-bracket or L-plate with a tripod? I can simply turn the ball head on my tripod by 90° to move from landscape to portrait orientation. Thanks!
Question from: Christian, Copenhagen, Denmark

Gear discussed in this question:

L-brackets for different cameras
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2MQuLp7
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2SfzeaL

4. I’m having a hard time judging the true color of my printed photos. I have a calibrated LCD monitor and a calibrated ICC workflow. The images come out in my studio the way I want, but when I bring them to hang at a customers house or display them at a coffee shop, they often have a different color tint. How can I avoid this?
Question from: Matthew, Ontario, Canada

Gear discussed in this question:

Philips Hue Lightbulbs
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2MT1aeO
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2GetB6w


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 3 or Aurora HDR 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 Apple Podcasts. 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:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com or PPN.fm
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWaUn2M1BBoecISFEOJGRCg
Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ppn-apple-podcasts
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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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1/8/2019 0 Comments

Q&A #20 | PPN | How to improve your photography in 2019

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How to improve your photography and how to choose a photo project in 2019 - are the inspirational PPN listener questions that Marco answers on this episode.


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


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Here are the questions that Marco answers in this episode:

1. Hi Marco, first of all, Happy New Year and all the best for 2019! I have been listening to Scott and you for many years on different podcasts. But I love how you run and structure PPN. This has become my favorite podcast channel. As a listener for many years, you now have finally convinced me to start a photo project for 2019. But now I’m sitting here all excited but without an idea what kind of topic to choose. Can you help me with some advice on how I can come up with a good personal photo project? I’m an avid amateur photographer but do have some free time for photo projects. Thanks for all the hard work and great shows!
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Question from: Willem, Rotterdam, Netherlands


Link to Marco’s “Hamburg Unstaged 2017” street photography project on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qo2YUDUgV5I
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2. Hi Marco, 2019 is the year I want to seriously improve my photography. I do have some basic skills but somehow my photos are boring and I don’t get a lot of encouraging comments or likes for them. I do enjoy the inspiration on the PPN shows, but can you give me some extra homework or inspiration to live and breathe photography in 2019? Thanks!
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Question from: Julia, Oakland, California



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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:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWaUn2M1BBoecISFEOJGRCg

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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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12/6/2018 0 Comments

Q&A #19 | PPN | Best of PPN Q&A 2018

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This show contains a great selection of photography questions send in by PPN listeners in 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. 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


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. 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

Links that Marco mentioned while answering this question:

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Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones Sony WH-1000XM2/XM3 or Bose QuietComfort 35 II

B&H:
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Amazon Germany: Sony https://amzn.to/2q8h36P and Bose https://amzn.to/2q5WUxw


4. 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


5. 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


6. 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


7. 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


8. Hi Marco, I have recently started to work as a part-time event and wedding photographer and always try to improve my workflow and quality of work. I often read on forums that a real pro should shoot in “M” (Manual) mode like the real masters do. But I have been taught that today’s cameras are very capable and often do a better job in choosing the right settings than a human can. I’m a bit confused about which is the better approach. Can you help in clarifying this for me? Thank you for all of the great shows that you produce. I’ve learned a lot so far.
Question from: Julia, Vancouver, Canada

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9. 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


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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.


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:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWaUn2M1BBoecISFEOJGRCg
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Author

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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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?


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 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


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

Links to PPN:
Web: www.PhotoPodcasts.com
Twitter: @Photopodcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/photopodcasts/ ​
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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?


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. 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

Products discussed in the answer - examples of high quality circular polarizing filters with 77mm diameter:

Haida 77mm NanoPro MC Circular Polarizer Filter:
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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


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

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

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


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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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Lexar 2000x Pro SD UHS-II card with USB3 UHS-II card reader
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Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2wNq9IK

Photo Mechanic Software: http://www.camerabits.com/tour-v5/



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

Products discussed in the answer:

Nikon Z6
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XQD Memory Cards
B&H: https://bhpho.to/2oKLQFH
Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2Q826x3

Lexar Image Rescue 5 for Mac and PC:

http://www.lexar.com/support/downloads/​


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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Datacolor Spyder 5 Express Display Calibration System
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Amazon Germany: https://amzn.to/2Q8Ru11  


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

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