Photo Talk

Drew Hendrix from the Red River Paper company sits down to talk about printing paper. The business of good quality paper is easily explained by Drew. Take a moment to learn the ins and out of the printing paper you use everyday. If you take a great photo but the results don't show in your print, then it could be the paper your are using. The Red River Paper company has been providing quality paper to photographers since the beginning of the digital age. Order your sample kit today. Free ICC Profile Library can be found Online. For more information click on www.redriverpaper.com or call toll free 888.248.8774 Thank you Drew Hendrix

Meet Jefferson Graham, Photographer, Jazz Guitarist, and USA's tech columinst. Jefferson has a Talking Tech show on the internet. Check out his tech shows at www.usatoday.com Jefferson answers questions about photography, cameras, flashes, pocket wizards, future of technology, as well as how the Smart phones sales impact the sale of digital cameras. Give a listen to one of today's most informed host on photography and the world of tech.

Erin Manning the former host of the DIY network "The Whole Picture" sits down with me to discuss her background in photography and her new projects. Erin provides tips, and advice for new and upcoming photographers. She says, learn lighting first, don't worry about the technical stuff. Shoot in Program mode when you just starting out. Its more important to get the shot. Look for her new Video Web base, Photography show coming later in the year. She will continue to share her success and knowledge in photography. She is as nice and bubbly to interview as she appears on the "air". Don't miss this fun interview.

I recently interviewed Peter Read Miller, at the Big Photo Show at the LA Convention Center. Peter is a staff photographer for Sports Illustrated Magazine. Peter has been photographing athletes, events, and sports for more than 30 years. Peter's advertising work includes photography for Canon. His editorial clients are Time, Life, People, Newsweek, USA, The New York Times. He has covered 8 Olympic games, and 34 Super Bowls. He has also covered the Stanley Cup Finals, The World Series, The Kentucky Derby. He has had over 100 front page covers on SI. Listen to Peter share is life and career and valuable tips on sports photography.

I recently connected with Jim and Melissa at the PMA headquarters in Jackson, Michigan, via telephone. Hear from the people who are bringing the Bigphotoshow to Los Angeles, May 17th, 18th. at the LA Convention Center. Jim Esp, is CEO of the Photo Marketing Association, and Melissa Aldrich is the Operating officer. The PMA association is bringing vendors and photography buffs together at one big show. This years attendance is expected to exceed the 16,000 mark, set at last years show. Listen to all of the details, as the Bigphotoshow again returns to the Los Angeles area. The show promises to bring new and exciting vendors, and educators to help all levels of photographers. Also click on www.bigphotoshow to enter in the online contest. There are over $6,000 in prizes. No fee entry required. Thanks for your support.

Have you ever lost your photos from a hard drive failure? Did you know how you would recover your lost data. This is where DriveSafers comes in. They can restore your lost files. They have been doing this for over 25 years. Recently DriveSafers have partnered with Scott Kelby of Kelby1 to provide this service to the thousands of members using the Kelby1 training. Listen to how they saved a very well known TV show writer, who lost several episodes of a hit show due to hardware failure. Hint: Simpson's. They can help you too. www.drivesafers.com Toll Free: 800.440.1904, Available 24/7, 365 days.

Win, win a free ticket to the Bigphotoshow at the LA Convention Center, May 17th, & 18th 2014. All you have to do is email your request to phototalkpodcast@gmail.com and receive one free entry to the show. This is a $27.00 value, just by emailing. The first 5 emails will receive a free ticket to the show. The email will have a link and a promo code: "PhotoTalk" Its as easy as that to receive your free Bigphotoshow ticket. While there stop by and talk to me and tell me about your Bigphoto show experience. See you soon Anthony Feliciano, Host, PhotoTalk

Hear the excitement from two first time visitors to the WPPI conference and expo. Kris Ugarriza, a wedding photographer from Madison, Wisconsin, and De'Borah Levias, a maternity and newborn photographer from the Sacramento, Ca. area. They both are passionate photographers who are eager to learn as much as possible about their career in photography. The WPPI conference provides that knowledge base from seasoned professionals at the Las Vegas conference.

Justin Staley representative from FujiFilm talks about the new products that Fuji is rolling out. Fujifilm-Mini 90 & INSTAX 210 Instant Photo Camera, and several of the "X" series camera bodies. The Mini 90 & Instax 201 cameras, generates an instant print in 90 seconds. The newest Fuji flagship camera body, the FUJIFILM X-T1, retails for $1300 USD. Has a EVF, with less lag and easily keeps up with the subject at hand. Look for rebates on most camera bodies. Also new is the “SHARE” the Memories from Your Smartphone with “instax SHARE” Printer. 3 Easy Steps Shoot with a smartphone. Send via the app. Download Fujifilm's instax SHARE application. Print anytime, anywhere. Make copies with the REPRINT button. All products available at most online retailers. Link to: www.fujifilm.com for more details.

I caught up with Scott Kelby at the 2014 WPPI Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. Scott Kelby the Photoshop guru talks about the new Kelby1, the integration of NAPP and his Kelby training photography education business. Listen to how he juggles and his busy life in general. Hear what Scott thinks is the future of Photoshop, and the Photoshop subscription plan. Scott gives advice to fellow photographers wishing to make photography their career.

********************************************* Hear where host Anthony Feliciano will be in a few days. Yes, Anthony has his media credential badge waiting for him, and he will be covering the WPPI conference and expo again. So don't miss these upcoming audio interviews direct from the WPPI MGM convention floor. ********************************************* I recently had lunch with Bill Wight at a crowded Southern California eatery, and recorded this interview with Bill on his take on the new D4s camera. The new Nikon flagship D4s camera has been announced and we have veteran photographer Bill Wight sharing his views on the changes and features of the new DSLR. Who is this big and bulky camera for? How much is it? and what is all the excitement. Bill tells us his why this camera might not be for him.

Listen to the "Women In Photography Panel", Elizabeth, Janis, Yvette, and Alma, on the behind the scenes opinions of the differences between men & women in photography. After the Mic was suppose to be turned off, the women added more details on the differences on how men see things, and behave for the camera. Are men inherently more difficult or are women more cooperative in front of the camera. Do men make good subjects or not. Learn the details on this 'BONUS' episode.

Hear how every day women are handling the difficult challenges of digital photography today. Are men obstacles or solutions to learning more. Where are women turning to help them get to the next level of photography. What areas in photography are women better than men. Do Women want to deal with men or women when it comes to negotiations. Will women be left behind in the world of digital photography. Thank you Elizabeth Boatman, Janis DeMaine, Yvette Weilacker, and Alma Tilley for participating in this PhotoTalk Podcast.

A review of Nikons latest full frame DSLR. Listen to host Anthony Feliciano give his review and experience with the Nikon Df. Learn why this camera has so many mixed reviews. Is this the camera for you. Learn the pro's and cons and what the future holds for these smaller full frame cameras.

Our panel of experience photographers, Bill Wight, Bob LaRock, John Alexander, Richard Lee discuss todays digital camera trends. What is on your "Camera Bucket List", or wish list. Hear our panel share their views on what they think the digital camera world needs. The talk gets lively and opinionated on the future of certain photography products. Don't miss this lengthly conversation on the ups and downs of the DSLR.

John shares Event Photography tips. What to look for. What equipment to bring. The challenges of different event photography events. Listen to John give tips for best camera results at Car Shows, Rodeos, Airshows.

Southern California based photographer, Gary Dibble shares tips, and his experiences on travel photography. Gary has traveled extensively throughout the world. Pick up helpful advice on your next travel photography adventure. What gear to bring, lenses, airline check in baggage suggestions. Post editing tips. Back up accessories. Security abroad.

Listen to commercial photographer Michael Graves give insight into the world of professional photography. Mike gives details about his start and continue success in todays competitive photography world. Don't miss Mikes tips for new photographers in product and wedding photography.

Listen to all of the digital Leica camera update at the recent WPPI convention. There is one Leica camera for all budgets. The "M" body is out and shipping. Hear the details of this unique camera. The Leica body is classic and the lenses are the envy of all photographers.

Listen to Lindsay Adler as she shares her views on how to succeed in the photography world. Lindsay is a Fashion Photographer based in NYC. She has a studio in the Chelsea section of Manhattan. At age 27, she already has written three photography books, and shoots for several well known magazines. Hear what an up and coming star in the Fashion Photography world has to say about her successes.