Fotobug - Elusive Image Photography

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 31

Welcome to podcast number 31!   Our special guest  is photographer and author, Nicole S. Young who will discuss how to get involved in microstock photography as well as her new book on food photography.  Nicole's  book (micro)STOCK: From Passion to Paycheck is available from http://craftandvision.com/ and her new book on food photography, Food Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots  can be pre-ordered HERE .   Nicole's website is http://nicolesyblog.com/. Thanks to Nicole, Jim and Fred are now on Google+ and are considering creating a Fotobug circle on Google's new site.  Keep listening to find out more. If you would like an invite code, send us your favorite photo tip, or let us know about a DIY gadget you created. In the news, Jim and Fred continue the discussion on Apple's patent application to limit iPhone camera use . Finally, Jim presents a quick demo of the open source Lightroom plugin, LR/Enfuse, and shows how it can quickly blend bracketed images together right inside Lightroom.  LR/Enfuse is available at http://www.photographers-toolbox.com and is 'donationware' which means you may pay whatever you believe it is worth to you!  Download and check it out!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 28

Welcome to Podcast 28!  In the news, Sony announces new DSLR, and a new lens for its NEX camera as well as the Sony World Photography Awards.  Apple has announced details of its forthcoming IOS operating system, Pentax has released an add-on GPS, and Nikon'n latest ads with Ashton Kutcher was filmed with a Nikon DSLR!  Sigma announced the pricing of its new 120-300 f/28 lens. In the Q&A feature, Jim and Fred discuss focusing issues for landscape photoraphy and talk about rear button focus for sports and nature. Congratulations to the winners of the Photo Caption Contest, Brenda, Mary, Lizzie and Troy.  Thanks for entering and enjoy your prizes courtesy of Outdoor Photo Gear (www.outdoorphotogear.com/116.html) ! How do you "fix" an image photographed in a low contrast situation, such as morning fog?  Jim has a video segment to show you how! Our guest this time is local wildlife and landscape photographer, John Sagert.  John discusses his photography including his amazing lightouse captures.  Check out John's images at www.johnsagertphotography.com . Finally, Jim flies the Fotobug Skycam Tricopter for the first time and the Fotobug has video of the flight! The Fotobug is also interested in introducing a new feature - a DIY PHOTO TIP.  We are looking for clever work arounds and gadgets that you may have built from commonly available materials for your photo images.  Send us your best and we will include them in the podcast as well as feature them on our Facebook Fan page!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 24

Welcome to the Fotobug Podcast #24!  This past week (April 15th), Fred traveled to Myakka State Park and Oscar Scherer to photograph scrub jays, and Jim traveled to southern Florida with Jason Hahn into the Everglades as well as Ding Darling and Cape Coral (www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com).  Jim and Fred share stories of their adventures as well as photos and videos of the trips.  Also appearing in this podcast is Rob Moorman, president of TAPPA (Tampa Area Professional Photographer's Assn.) and Rob discusses tax ramifications for non-professional photographers who may be earning additional income from their photography.  An appropriate topic for tax season!  He also discusses setting up a corporation for photographers. http://tappa.org  http://fpponline.org  http://www.ppa.com  http://www.moormanphoto.com Also discussed on today's show - an original Nikon camera goes up for auction. Have $160,000 - $250,000 laying around?  You could own a piece of Nikon history! Thanks and welcome to all our new Facebook fans who joined up with us!! Note:  I recommend you subscribe to this podcast via iTunes, Zune, Miro or other 3rd party service.  If you want to view it here - please be patient as it may take several minutes to begin, depending upon your connection speed.  Downloading the podcast to your computer may be a better option!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 23

Episode 23 marks our one year anniversary and on this podcast we interview Michael Raso, the host and creator of the Film Photography Podcast!  Michael is a New Jersey based photographer and filmmaker who dug out some of his old film-based cameras a couple years ago and decided to start a podcast for people still interested in film photography.  This was a very interesting interview and one that you don't want to miss!  For instance, did you know that an independent company has cranked up one of the old Poloroid plants?  It's true, and that's not all!  Michael is giving away film and even cameras are available on their website - and they discuss cameras from the Holga all the way up to the big 8 x 10 monsters.  Highly recommended! The podcast can be found at www.filmphotographypodcast.com. Jim and Fred will also had a great time at the recent Camera Club Day event held in St. Petersburg featuring Rick Sammon.  Hopefully if you live near the St. Petersburg area you had a chance to stop in along with the other 100+ photographers and take part in the events at this wonderful event. We want to thank everyone for tuning in to our podcast over the last year and for supporting us - the growth we have experienced blows our minds!  We are planning a lot more news, reviews, interviews and how-tos over the coming year - so please subscribe and keep listening/viewing.  As always, you can help support our efforts by visiting our Store front at our main page (www.thefotobug.com) the next time you go to buy something from Amazon.com or from www.outdoorphotogear.com and please don't forget to rate our podcast! Note:  I recommend you subscribe to this podcast via iTunes, Zune, Miro or other 3rd party service.  If you want to view it here - please be patient as it may take several minutes to begin, depending upon your connection speed.  Downloading the podcast to your computer may be a better option!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 22

Welcome to The Fotobug podcast number 22! In this episode, Jim and Fred interview Greg Basco who is an nature photographer who lives in Costa Rica just north of San Jose.  Greg originally went to Costa Rica in 1992 while in the Peace Corp and now works there full time as a photographer.  We recommend you check out Greg's wonderful images - especially his hummingbird images - at http://www.deepgreenphotography.com/.  Greg also has a blog on his site that is recommended reading.   Jim and Fred will be attending the Tampa Bay Photography Club Day on Sunday March 27th in St. Petersburg, FL. along with Rick Sammon and we will be bringing you video clips to the next podcast.  Hope to see you there! Also our next podcast is our 1 year anniversary!!  Tune in to podcast #23 featuring Michael Raso from the Film Photography podcast. Note:  I recommend you subscribe to this podcast via iTunes, Zune, Miro or other 3rd party service.  If you want to view it here - please be patient as it may take several minutes to begin, depending upon your connection speed.  Downloading the podcast to your computer may be a better option!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 16

Welcome to the final podcast of 2010 featuring an interview with Al and Fabiola Forns located in SE Florida.  Al and Fabs show off some of their recent photographs and travels to New Brunswick photographing puffins and northern gannets.  Please check out their website at www.avianscapes.com and their blog at www.casaforns.wordpress.com. We wish each and every one of you a very successful and happy new year and thank you for subscribing and listening to our podcast.  We have more plans for additional interviews and training for 2011, so please stay tuned!  We also would like your input and feedback - please feel free to send us questions and let us know what you would like for us to cover.  You may email me at jim.fotobug@verizon.net or better yet, come out and visit our Facebook Fan page! I apologize to Mike Moats that we ran out of time, but his interview will be in our next podcast - the first of 2011!  You are going to be amazed by his macro photos! Thank you to all the  wonderful photographers and friends who helped us and for everyone who took time to view our podcast!  More to come and we look forward to 2011 and our first podcast of the year will feature a retrospective view of 2010.   Also, first views of the Fotobug aerial photography tricopter! I will also be publishing the results of our HDR shootout on the Fotobug Facebook Fan page! Please note - I recommend you subscribe via iTunes, Miro or Zune.  To view the podcast here, please be patient, it could take several minutes to begin to play!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 15

Special guests interviewed in Episode 15 include Jeff Donald and RIck Sammon!  Jeff discusses his recent trip to Yellowstone and upcoming trip to Africa. Rick Sammon talks about his workshops, iPhone and iPad apps, and stories from his past.  We are really fortunate to have Rick on the show and appreciate his comments and insights! www.ricksammon.info for Rick's blog and workshop information. Special Offer! Check with Groupon (www.groupon.com) for a BIG discount on Outdoor Photo Workshop's  Ultimate Nature Photography Crash Course.  The course in normally $199, but with the coupon, the course will be only $59!  However, the coupon off will ONLY be available on Groupon for 24 hours on December 28th.  You can pick any date from January through May for the workshop to be held in St. Petersburg, Florida.  The course will include a classroom session and a field session.  Information about the workshop can be found here - http://www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com/zen-cart/total-exposure-crash-course .  Hope to see you there!! Don't forget to "like" our Fotobug Facebook Fan page and take advantage of this and other discounts and special deals! The final contestant in our HDR Shootout is Nik Software's HDR Expose Pro.  Results to be uploaded to our Facebook Fan page. Coming up on the next podcast, interviews with Al and Fabiola Forns and macro guru, Mike Moats!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 14

Please note - due to the length of this podcast, if you are viewing it on the Podbean site, please be patient until a sufficient amount of data has transferred to your computer, it could take up to 4 minutes to begin playing.  Better to subscribe via iTunes, Zune, etc., or use the download link below the video feed!  Thanks for your patience and for your interest!! The Fotobug features an interview with Doug Gardner and Dave Ragin from the PBS TV show, Wild Photo Adventures season 3 which begins airing on PBS beginning April, Sundays at 7:00pm.  In addition, Chris Klapheke returns with Holiday gift suggestions for yourself or the photographer in your life! Be sure to tune into your local PBS station to watch the new season of  Wild Photo Adventures  beginning this April, Sunday's at 7:00pm.  The current two seasons an be seen at Wild Photo Adventures and season 3 will also be available there for those of who who can't get PBS. For your Christmas and Holiday gifts, be sure to listen to Chris Klapheke's suggestions, then head on over to Outdoor Photo Gear to complete your shopping - Santa will appreciate it! More details and links to the gifts Chris suggests will be posted on our Facebook Fan page - The Fotobug - Elusive Image, so be sure to head over there, "Like" the page and be sure to let us know what you would like for Christmas this year! For the HDR Shootout this episodes features Unified Color's HDR Expose.  The results of all programs will soon be posted to the Fotobug Fan page on Facebook.  Let us know what you think and if you agree with us or not! Coming up - interviews with Al and Fabiola Forns, Jeff Donald, and Rick Sammon, so be sure to subscribe and stay tuned!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 13

Street photography, Fotobug style!  Jim and Fred take to the streets at Witchstock in Palm Harbor, FL. and try out some of the Westcott/Lightenup and Shoot techniques from the recent workshop by Andy and Mikey.  Jim interviews Jeanne Murphy and Brian Lane, his instructors from the Coastal Florida Master Naturalist Program and owners of Sensing Nature, LLC - www.sensingnature.com . Jim tackles Photomatix as the next contender in the Fotobug HDR Shootout.  Results to be published on the Fotobug Facebook page! Jim will be heading to the Everglades to help tape a PBS TV series, Wild Photo Adventures hosted by Doug Gardner - and will  feature behind the scenes footage as well as upcoming interviews with Rick Sammon, Jeff Donald, Al and Fabiola Forns and a whole lot more!  You also won't want to miss the list of Christmas stocking suggestions from Outdoor Photogear owner, Chris Klapheke.  Be sure to subscribe!  Won't cost a dime!  Don't forget to leave us feedback and be sure to join our Facebook Fan page! If your local PBS station or Time Warner cable provider doesn't carry Wild Photo Adventures, go to www.wildphotoadventures.com to view episodes!

Fotobug, Elusive Image - Episode 11

The Fotobug first annual Halloween special featuring special guests, Tim Grey and Chris Klapheke and assisted by Jason Hahn! Additional news about Microsoft and Adobe secret meeting, Hoya and the Pentax acquisition and even a money making tip for this holiday season. Special thanks to Tim Grey and Chris Klapheke for sitting down and doing an interview after their busy schedule in St. Augustine. Be sure to subscribe to Tim's newsletter, Ask Tim Grey,  and check out the Digital Darkroom Quarterly - www.timgrey.com Chris Klapheke owns and runs Outdoor Photo Gear so be sure to check out his site which specializes in products for nature photographers: www.outdoorphotogear.com PLURALEYES - now for the Mac & Premiere! for a 20% discount - click on one of the following!            - Free Trial                                        Purchase Still time to get in on Outdoor Photoworkshop's Into the Everglades workshop for November - don't wait! - www.outdoorphotoworkshops.com Please come and check out the Fotobug Facebook Fan page!  We really hope you "like" it and will become a fan and join in the discussions to come!  We also established a new website - www.thefotobug.com which will be a portal to our podcasts, news, reviews, and links to our recommendations, workshops, etc.   Let us know what you would like to see. Please take time to rate us in iTunes, Zune, Podbean, or your podcast feed service!  Thanks and stay tuned for an interview with Rick Sammon and followup interview with Jeff Donald, our HDR shootout and a whole lot more!