Episodes

Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Fotobug Episode 352 - Review - Veikk 1200 Graphics Tablet
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
The Veikk 1200 graphics tablet is only $159 and comes with 2 pens, 28 extra nibs and features an HD full sRGB color screen to draw on. Just how good can it be? Well, the Fotobug guys decided to find out and were pleasantly surprised! This tablet's graphics are so good, it can be used as an extra laptop (even desktop) monitor.

Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Fotobug Episode 351 -Travel to Alberta Canada
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Jim recently returned from two weeks in Alberta, Canada including Edmonton, Jasper, Lake Louise and Banff. This podcast is a highlight view of the trip including a gallery of some of the images Jim took on the trip.

Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Fotobug Episode 350 - Highlights of 2023 Black Hills Photo Shootout
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
Sunday Oct 22, 2023
The thirteenth annual Black Hills Photo Shootout just finished this past September (2023). Once again, Jim and Fred led workshops at this annual event. Jim's workshops included Wildlife of Custer Park, A River Runs Through It, Sunset at The Needles, and Cowboy/Cowgirl portraits after Dark. Fred conducted a single workshop on macro and flowers at a Custer State Park Lake as he was flying out the next day to Oregon to visit his sister.
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Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Fotobug Episode 349 - Guest Michael Sidofsky
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Michael Sidofsky is a commercial and travel photographer from Toronto who has a very interesting style. Jim and Fred sit down to discuss his passion for photography and how he creates his interesting images. Michael is coming out with a book in October 2023 "Wonder around every Corner" which will be available in all the major book sellers. In addition we encourage you to check out Michael's website at www.mindzeyephotography.com.

Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Fotobug Episode 348 - Platypod Handle Review
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
The Handle is the latest accessory from Platypod. This $69 "mini" tripod can be used on a tripod and even has a 3/8" bolt at the top which you can put on a ball head. The base of The Handle is compatible with acrca plates. At the top of The Handle there is a ring of 1/4" screw holes to attach additional accessories!

Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Fotobug Episode 347 -Arsenal 2 Sunset capture
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Jim and Fred have previously reviewed the Arsenal 2 for timelapse and for focus stacking. But how well does the Arsenal work for it's primary purpose, automatically choosing camera settings and "Deep Color" processing? Well, the guys take it out to the beach for a sunset to see just how well it works.

Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Fotobug Episode 346 -Guest Photographer Peter Dazeley
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Sunday Aug 27, 2023
Peter Dazeley is a fine arts and commercial photographer based in London. He is about to come out with a new book in October 2023 called Monochrome. Peter discusses his new book with Jim and Fred as well as AI and even smart phone photography. Monochrome will be available in all the major book sellers. Please check out Peter's website at https://www.peterdazeley.com/.

Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Fotobug Episode 345 - Conversation with Chip Weiner
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Chip Weiner is an interesting Tampa based photographer who has appeared on The Fotobug podcast in the past when he worked for Creative Loafing. Chip is now involved in a number of photography projects such as documenting changes in Tampa compared to images shot in the late 1800s to early 1900s. He is also quite a food photographer and and portrait photographer.

Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Fotobug Episode 344 - Conversation with Ken Kaminesky
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Sunday Jul 30, 2023
Back in 2019, Jim was all prepared to go to Japan with Discovery Photo Tours and just a week before the trip was to take place, Japan shut down due to Covid and the trip was cancelled. Discovery returned all the money collected and the owner, Ken Kaminesky moved back to Canada. Back in late 2022, the Discovery website went live again and Jim was ready to sign up for two more tours, but unfortunately rising costs will like make the trips too expensive. Jim invited Ken to talk about the photo travel business and other photo topics! Hopefully he may be able to arrange trips in the near future, so please keep an eye on his website - www.discoveryphototours.com!

Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Fotobug Episode 343 - Newfoundland
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Jim recently returned from two weeks in Newfoundland. Newfoundland is a great place for photography and wildlife and is easy to get to! The Newfoundland people are friendly and full of charm and Jim can highly recommend adding it to your bucket list. If you would like to see more, please go to the Fotobug YouTube channel www.youtube.com/thefotobug and while there, please hit that 'subscribe' button!