Author: Frederick Van Johnson

  • TWiP 330 – Sweet & Sour Photography

    This week on TWiP, an online petition results in two photographers pulling out of speaking at WPPI’s annual conference. Hi-res photographs of Sony’s new full-frame mirrorless A7 and A7r cameras appear online and a special interview with model Tor Alexander.

  • TWiP 328 – Learning Light

    Martin Bailey hosts and is joined by Ron Brinkmann and Charlie MacPherson for a round table discussion on learning light. Plus Nikon files a patent for a camera with an interchangeable sensor, a priest stops a wedding ceremony to scold a photographer, and an interview with Nathan Morris on the business of photography.

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    TWiP 327 – Going Postal

    The US Postal Service pays $685,000 for copyright infringement. Nikon introduces the water proof, freeze proof and shock proof AW1. And a USA Today sports photographer gets caught faking an important shot.

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    TWiP 325: Ron Brinkmann Gets Engaged!

    This week on TWiP, +Frederick Van Johnson sits down with Ron Brinkmann and Valerie Jardin. On this episode Ron reveals his recent marriage proposal (she said yes), Olympus updates its popular OMD line with the OMD-EM1, and Apple refreshes the iPhone line with the introduction of the iPhone 5S and 5C. Plus an interview with “The Godfather” Rick Sammon.

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    Fuji X-100s

    In this episode of All About the Gear, Doug Kaye and I dive into the famed Fuji x100s camera. Find out if this little beastie lives up to all the hype. And if it’s actually the perfect walk-around camera.

  • TWiP 324 – From Dream to Reality

    Alex Lindsay returns to explain why Goggle Glass is so cool. Flickr updates its IOS App. Facebook adds shared photo albums. Also Samsung goes Android on a new camera – and Sony intros their new ‘Lens Camera’. Plus an interview with NYC photographer Vivienne Gucwa.

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    Leica M9

    In this second episode of All About the Gear, Doug Kaye reveals his observations of the Leica M9. It’s an expensive piece of kit, but some folks say it’s worth every singe penny. Can this Bently of cameras justify its price tag? And does the image quality truly surpass shots created by “lesser” cameras? Find…

  • TWiP 321 – Get the Shot!

    This week on TWiP, how to get the shot when shooting landscape, nature and street photography. And an inspiring and down to Earth chat with New York City fashion photographer Lindsay Adler.

  • TWiP 320 – Reflecting on Mirror-less

    This week we’re back in a Google Hangout and Frederick is joined by Gordon Laing, Trey Ratcliff, Giulio Sciorio, and Doug Kaye to delve into all things mirror-less. What are mirror-less and Micro 4/3 cameras? What are the advantages and disadvantages of mirror-less technology? Which manufacturers are making the best mirror-less cameras? We address these questions and more during our round-table discussion.

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  • TWiP 318: Brides, Grooms & Roller Coasters

    This week on TWiP….wedding and event photographer Daniel McGarrity discusses the changing landscape and commoditization of the wedding photography industry. And Kris Rowberry, the guy behind Great American Thrills discusses his passion for amusement parks and his quest to document America’s healthy obsession with raw excitement.

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    TWiP 317 – Get Off My Cloud

    Hey you (Government), get off of my cloud! Plus Magic Lantern enables Canon users to gain 3 stops of light. Also, the panel shares some keen and hilarious insights on Bokeh. And a special guest appearance by TWiP Landscape and Nature Photo Contest winner Peter Greig.

  • TWiP 315 – Cheap and Easy Photographers

    This week on TWiP – What’s up with liveBooks? The continuing devaluation of photography, Canon announces the 70D and an interview with Severin Ma­tu­sek of EyeEM.com. Sara France and Don Komarechka join Frederick to discuss these stories in this weeks show.

  • TWiP 314 – Phlearning is Phundamental

    This week on a special holiday episode of TWiP: Announcing the winners of our Landscape and Nature photo contest! Plus, we’re announcing our newest contest “A Picture is Worth a Thousand Lyrics.” Also, Connected Data has given us 2 Transporters to give away! And an interview with Aaron Nace of Phlearn Phame!