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Episode 0067 – Interview with Dirk Fletcher, Commercial Photographer and Educator

by Dave Warner on February 15, 2011

LensFlare 35 is a photography podcast brought to you by Dave Warner. This week, Dave interviews Dirk Fletcher. Dirk’s personal work centers on transportation, industry and things that are “big and cool.” He’s personally concerned with the archivability of a family’s personal history. As society has shifted from film cameras to cell phones to record birthdays, holidays and other family events, the days of finding a dusty box of history in grandma’s attic are numbered. Seven years ago, Dirk was hired by the Harrington College of Design to build the first new program offering in the school’s 75 year history – blending commercial photography with digital video.

In this episode, Dirk talks about what’s in grandma’s attic, why you should shoot film AND digital, his book “Lighting for Dummies“, how he ended up teaching, video, his kids and much more. We created a multi-media show of his images with an explanation of each one with the full podcast interview (above) and our typical show player and download, which is below.

Show Sponsors: ExpoImaging, Inc., onOne Software. Also, podcast network commercials from Rosh Sillars New Media Photographer, Jim Goldstein EXIF and beyond and Martin Bailey Photography.

To listen to the full podcast interview, click on the player’s forward arrow below. You can also play the Podcast in a pop up window, download it OR subscribe to it via iTunes. You can download a List of Questions (PDF format) that I ask in the interview.

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Episode 0053: Interview with Commercial Photographer Steve Wanke

by Dave Warner on June 1, 2010

LensFlare 35 is a weekly show brought to you by Dave Warner. Dave interviews Steve Wanke and puts ALL the content in the player, including the podcast and the images video with a more conversational approach.

After receiving a formal photography education from Brooks Institute of Photography, Steve ran a successful commercial photography studio for nearly 20 years. During that period of time, product photography and lifestyle stock photography were the core of Steve’s business. He, along with another photographer, ran a separate stock photography production company for several years as well. For the last 5 years his photographic interests have focused primarily on architectural and lifestyle photography.

In this episode, Steve talks about why the focus on interior and architectural photography, who his typical client is and how he gets to them, what clients are most interested in, licensing rights, how much time he factors into post production, the best time to shoot and much more. We created a multi-media show of his images with an explanation of each one and the full podcast interview (above) and our typical show player and download, which is below.

Equipment, Software and sites mentioned in this podcast: Adobe Photoshop, Sonnenstand.

Show Sponsors: ExpoImaging, Inc., onOne Software, Tafota.com and a podcast commercial about Jennifer Wu’s Adirondack Fall Foliage Workshop. Also, poodcast network commercials from Rosh Sillars New Media Photographer, Jim Goldstein EXIF and beyond and Martin Bailey Photography.

To listen to the full podcast interview, click on the player’s forward arrow below. You can also play the Podcast in a pop up window, download it OR subscribe to it via iTunes. You can download a List of Questions (PDF format) that I ask in the interview.

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Episode 0045: Interview with Brian Matiash, Architectural & Commercial Photographer

by Dave Warner on April 6, 2010

LensFlare 35 is a weekly show brought to you by Dave Warner. In this week’s episode, Dave interviews Architectural Photographer Brian Matiash. Brian is a photographer who specializes in urban architectural landscapes and commercial/retail spaces. He often utilizes a photographic post-processing technique called HDR, High Dynamic Range.

Brian’s work has gained media recognition and he’s been the winner of the 2008 and 2009 Scott Kelby Worldwide Photo Walk Contests for the cities of Boston MA and Brooklyn, NY and was featured as the Boston Globe’s ‘Photographer of the Week’.

In this episode, Brian talks about lighting, his website and blog, Flash versus no Flash on websites, growth in the architectural and commercial photography space, everything HDR, his new venture with Jack Hollingsworth, the software he uses and much more. We created a special video of Brian's images with his explanation of each that plays (above) and then the full podcast interview, which is below.

Equipment, Software and sites mentioned in this podcast: HDR Look, Canon 17mm tilt shift lens, Canon 35mm lens, Canon 15mm fisheye lens, Promote Systems Promote Control, Canon 5D Mark II, Photomatix Pro, OnOne Software, Color Effects Pro, Silver Effects Pro, Topaz Adjust, HDR Spotting.

Show Sponsors: ExpoImaging, Inc., Photo Book Press, and Tafota.com. Podcast network commercials from Rosh Sillars New Media Photographer, Jim Goldstein EXIF and beyond and Martin Bailey Photography.

To listen to the full podcast interview, click on the player's forward arrow below. You can also play the Podcast in a pop up window, download it OR subscribe to it via iTunes. You can download a List of Questions (PDF format) that I ask in the interview.

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Episode 0044: Interview with Charlie Borland, Commercial Photographer

by Dave Warner on March 30, 2010

LensFlare 35 is a weekly show brought to you by Dave Warner. In this week’s episode, Dave interviews Commercial Photographer Charlie Borland. Charlie has been shooting photography professionally for almost 30 years. He works for a variety of clients including corporations, advertising firms and editorial clients.

Charlie has won numerous awards for his stunning photographs and his work has appeared in prestigious publications including National Geographic Adventure and Traveler, Newsweek, TV Guide, Sports Illustrated for Women, and many more.

Charlie is also the co-owner of Fogstock, an online stock photography agency he co-founded to provide stock photographs to the public.

In this episode, Charlie talks about the ups and downs of a 30 year career, stock photography, how he gets his shots, advice for stock photographers, how to get clients in this tough economy, his new venture, and much more. We created a special video of Charlie's images with his explanation of each that plays (above) and then the full podcast interview, which is below. Editor's Note: Please excuse the coughing in the background, sniffling, sneezing, etc. I was pretty sick during this interview and couldn't get all of it out!

Equipment, Software and sites mentioned in this podcast: www.pronaturephotographer.com, www.aspenphotoworkshops.com, www.fogstock.com.

Show Sponsors: ExpoImaging, Inc., Photo Book Press, and Tafota.com. Podcast network commercials from Rosh Sillars New Media Photographer, Jim Goldstein EXIF and beyond and Martin Bailey Photography.

To listen to the full podcast interview, click on the player's forward arrow below. You can also play the Podcast in a pop up window, download it OR subscribe to it via iTunes. You can download a List of Questions (PDF format) that I ask in the interview.

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Episode 0036: Interview with Syl Arena, Photographer and Prolific Blogger

February 2, 2010

LensFlare 35 is a weekly show brought to you by Dave Warner. In this week’s episode, Dave interviews Photographer and Blogger Syl Arena. Syl photographs the people, lifestyles and products of central California for advertising, editorial, and corporate clients. Whether it’s a single glass of wine or a group of winemakers, America’s most popular rose [...]

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