The Digital Story Photography Podcast
The Digital Story Photography Podcast
Derrick Story
Where photography meets technology. Weekly podcasts, photo tips, equipment reviews, and more. Author and pro photographer Derrick Story shares his insights, experiences, and opinions.
So Much Photography News This Week! - TDS Photo Podcast
Nikon buys RED, Lensrentals gobbles up Borrowlenses, the Princess of Wales gets caught with a sloppy Photoshop job, and a lot more - What a week in the news! So much so, that we are dedicating this week's podcast to the breaking stories in the photography world. Stay tuned! I hope you enjoy the show.
Mar 12
30 min
Film Simulations - Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain - TDS Photo Podcast
Your first thought may be, "Why do I care about film simulations?" And that's fair if what you are after is the standard Jpeg processing included with your camera. But since electronic viewfinders can present a view of the world with our settings applied, film simulations can lead the way to more creative photography. I will explain more in the first story of this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.
Mar 4
31 min
Is Something Really Wrong, or Is It Me? Plus Photomator 3.1 - TDS Photography Podcast
Even people who use electronics all the time can be baffled by them. You turn it on, get a warning light, and wonder, "Is something really wrong, or is it me?" It could go either way. And it's hard not to jump to conclusions. I've had a rash of these experiences lately. And I'll share a couple of them with you, if for no other reason, to demonstrate that we all fall into this trap. I hope you enjoy the show.
Feb 26
30 min
How Do I Pick My Best Shot? (And the New Fujifilm X100VI) - TDS Photo Podcast
Breaking news! The New Fujifilm X100VI. And, photographers tend to be too hard on themselves, or way too generous when evaluating their pictures. But there's a middle ground. And to reach it, we need to honestly answer a few basic questions during the review process. In the first segment of today's TDS Photography Podcast, I'll let you know what those are, and how they can help you make better choices when selecting your images. Then we take you to Tokyo for the Fujifilm X-Summit. I hope you enjoy the show.
Feb 19
36 min
The Temptation of Cheap Third Party Lenses - TDS Photography Podcast
It's hard to resist the siren call of super-affordable Chinese-made optics. For the price of a polarizer, we can fill gaps in our lens library that we might not otherwise be able to afford. But even at a modest price, do these accessories provide the quality we need for our work? The answer is "yes," and "no." Find out why on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.
Feb 12
32 min
Documenting What Makes You, You - TDS Photography Podcast
We have many more dimensions than most folks realize. Yes, in this community, we know each other for our photography. But each of us has far more going on than taking pictures. And we can use that skill to document - and share if we wish - the other areas of our life. Combining our love for photography with the things we enjoy. I will discuss one such example regarding me on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.
Feb 5
33 min
A First Look at the OM System OM-1 Mark II - TDS Photo Podcast
Just in case you were wondering, OM System is not sitting on its laurels with the OM-1 that was released in March 2022. They've followed up their compact marvel with the Mark II. And on today's podcast, I'm going to tell you all about its feature highlights and who I think this camera is for. I hope you enjoy the show.
Jan 29
30 min
5 Upcoming Photography Conferences to Consider - TDS Photo Podcast
In a recent edition of my Nimble Photographer Newsletter, I wrote about the dearth of photo announcements at CES 2024. But that doesn't mean there aren't other events that will cater to our desire to learn more and see the latest in imaging equipment. This week, I'll share with you 5 upcoming events that will stimulate your mind and tempt your pocketbook.
Jan 22
29 min
Looking Back and More, Now 2024 - TDS Photo Podcast
Every January I close out my personal photo library from the previous year and start fresh with an empty catalog. Not only is this a practical endeavor, it's also an opportunity to acknowledge the highlights of the previous year. Today, I share the benefits of this annual exercise. I hope you enjoy the show.
Jan 15
31 min
The Elephant in the Room - Nikon Zf vs Olympus OM-1 - TDS Photo Podcast
Typically, Micro Four Thirds photographers aren’t concerned by new full-frame camera announcements. They know what they have, and they like it. But the Nikon Zf seems to have upset the apple cart a bit. I've been getting mail citing reviews, defections, and the relevance of MFT photography in light of all this. So let's talk about it. Let's go head to head with the Olympus OM-1 and Nikon Zf. Today's top story on the TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.
Jan 8
33 min
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