6 Photography Styles That Make Your Travel Pictures Tell A Story | THP EP 04
In this episode of The Happy Photographer, I share the six travel photography skills I think you need to stop taking boring pictures. And I share our quick trip to Portland, Oregon.
Travel Like An Architect - https://youtu.be/xa_tQnqQojU
War Photographer - https://amzn.to/3LmL8qQ
🫵🏾You are a photographer 📸, even if you don't think so! | The Happy Photographer EP. 03
In this episode, we're going to talk about why your pictures matter. This is a podcast champion, the amateur photographer, the photography weekend warriors, the people who are taking pictures for the love of taking pictures. I'm your host, Kwame Johnson.
Show notes:
Be my next guest! I want to hear your story. Why do you take pictures?
Gear I use:
Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Samyang 35 F1.8 - https://amzn.to/2Vz7ocE
Tamron 28-200mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/3hiPAdo
Viltrox 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3nqj90e
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo
Why We Need Pocket Cameras | A plea to camera companies 🙏🏽
In this video, I talk about why camera manufacturers should make updated pocket cameras. The pocket camera was the backbone of the camera world before DSLR and mirrorless.
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Eric Tiechmiller Is Sharing His Photography Journey In Public | The Photography Enthusiast Ep. 02
Eric Tiechmiller is an amazing person who only picked up a camera a year ago. In that time Eric has created one of the most positive photography communities on Twitter. In this episode, Eric and I chat about how he got into photography, why supporting other creators is important and advice for people moving from a smartphone to a camera.
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Website - https://www.ericteichmiller.com
Twitter - https://twitter.com/ericteichmiller
Patreon - https://patreon.com/ericteichmiller
My Photography Story | EP. 01 - The Photography Enthusiast Podcast
Welcome to episode one of my new show The Photography Enthusiast Podcast. This is a podcast where I get to talk to amazing human beings who happen to take pictures. The goal of this show is to inspire you to take better pictures, with WHATEVER camera you have.
In this first episode, I share my photography journey from being a working pro photographer to documenting my everyday family life.
Ricoh GRiiix First Impressions
The Ricoh GR iiix is one of the best pocketable cameras I've ever used. This video is my first impression of the camera. Having used it for a little bit I am in love with it.
Below are a few sample pictures I’ve captured so far.
When I was doing research on the Ricoh GR iiix all I was seeing is how great of a street photography camera it was. But I’ve used it mainly to document my life and to have a camera that can literally fit in my pocket. With a 24mp APSC sensor I don’t feel that I am compromising image quality in any way.
A good to ask is why buy a point-and-shoot camera in 2022? I plan to answer that in more detail in a future blog post. But the short answer is that I see the world differently when I have a camera. Another nice feature of the Ricoh GR iiix is that you can do close focus photography. It’s not like using the Sony 90mm F2.8 macro lens but it's pretty impressive.
So far I really like the Ricoh GR iiix. It’s much more than a street photography camera. For someone like me it can easily fit in my everyday life.
How I'm Using Photography To Get Through A loss
In this video, I share how I'm using photography after the loss of our first dog.
My gear page - Kwame.me/gear
When I’m taking pictures all my troubles are pushed away for a bit.
I always thought I would take pictures through out the last day. However I couldn’t bring myself to do it and THAT IS OK. I have more than enough pictures of her and I don’t want the painful memories of that day randomly popping up.
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I Got This Camera Instead Of A New Phone | My New EDC Camera
In this video, I share my new EDC camera setup. This is a camera I wish I got MUCH sooner! The Fujifilm XF10 is a great pocketable APSC camera.
I have always been impressed with Fuji’s film simulation.
Literally having an APSC sensor in my pocket has changed they way I approach photography. I am constantly seeing images that I want to capture. I am getting into street photography more. Over all I am having fun taking pictures again.
How I Setup My Lightroom Classic Catalog
In this video, I share how I setup my Lightroom Classic catalog.
My gear page - Kwame.me/gear
Products I Use:
Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Samyang 35 F1.8 - https://amzn.to/2Vz7ocE
Tamron 28-200mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/3hiPAdo
Viltrox 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3nqj90e
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo
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GLASS► https://bit.ly/KJGlass
Newsletter ► http://bit.ly/36ZeUji
March Apple Event Recap | A Photographers View
In this video, I give my perspective on Apple's March event. The Mac Studio could be the best computer for hobbyist photographers.
My gear page - Kwame.me/gear
Gear from the video: Mac Studio - https://www.apple.com/mac/
iPad Air 2022 - https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-air
Your Camera Gear Isn't Holding You Back!
My gear page - Kwame.me/gear
The smartphone in our pocket today can take WAY better pictures than the camera of Ansel Adams, Gordon Parks, or Carrie Mae Weems. I've recently returned a ton of gear because I thought it would help up my photography skills.
Products I Use:
Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Samyang 35 F1.8 - https://amzn.to/2Vz7ocE
Tamron 28-200mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/3hiPAdo
Viltrox 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3nqj90e
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo
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GLASS► https://bit.ly/KJGlass
Newsletter ► http://bit.ly/36ZeUji
Create Stunning Panoramas In Less Than 10 Minutes 2 | Lightroom Classic
In this video I show you how to create stunning panoramic images in Lightroom Classic in under 10 minutes.
My gear page - Kwame.me/gear
This is one of my favorite everyday carry APSC lens. The 20mm f2.8 is very pocketable and to use to capture the casual moments in my life.
Products I Use:
Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Samyang 35 F1.8 - https://amzn.to/2Vz7ocE
Tamron 28-200mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/3hiPAdo
Viltrox 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3nqj90e
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo
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Sony 90mm F2.8 Unboxing And First Impressions
The Sony 90mm F2.8 is a premium macro lens for Sony full frame cameras. Below are unboxing pictures. All images have been tweaked moderately in Lightroom. And taken with the Tamron 28-200 on the Sony A6100.
$1098.00
The build quality is amazing. The lens is all metal and heavy. It is a Sony G Lens one step below the GM model.
The only knock I have so far is the lens is not wether sealed. Since moving to Seattle I’ve become very sensitive to having my camera gear in the rain.
All these images have been slightly tweaked in Lightroom.
Yellowstone National Turns 150 Years Old
The first national park in the country turns 150 years old. In 2019 our family spent four days camping in Yellowstone. I instantly knew one trip would not be enough time to explore the park.
Here are a few images from that trip. I know I will have to go back to explore more.
Practicing Bird Photography | Vlog
In this video, I go out to my local park showing how I practice my bird photography.
Gear I used in this video:
👉🏾Sony A6100 - https://amzn.to/3IzG4hH
👉🏾Sony 70-350 F4.5 - https://amzn.to/3IEN24T
My January Picture Stats
In this video I share how my picture stats from January 2022.
January stats:
1,499 total pictures taken
181 selects
81 personal work pictures
My 3 Favorite Pictures From January
Sony 20mm F2 8 Review | The Perfect Pocket Lens For The Sony A6100
Get it here 👉🏾 Sony 20mm f2.8 Lens - https://amzn.to/34vCoi3
My gear page - Kwame.me/gear
This is one of my favorite everyday carry APSC lens. The 20mm f2.8 is very pocketable and to use to capture the casual moments in my life.
Products I Use:
Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 24mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/2TO8kWd
Samyang 35 F1.8 - https://amzn.to/2Vz7ocE
Tamron 28-200mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/3hiPAdo
Viltrox 85mm F1.8 - https://amzn.to/3nqj90e
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo
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Newsletter ► http://bit.ly/36ZeUji
The range of use I get out of this lens is incredible.
How I Retouched This Landscape Picture
In this video, I show you how I edited this landscape picture using Lightroom Classic.
Download the raw file below 👇🏾.
New Photographer's Don't Waste Your Money On A Full Frame Camera
In 2022 I suggest you don't waste your money buying a full-frame camera if you're a new photographer.
Olympus OM-D E-M5, Micro-Four Thirds sensor
It's way more camera than you need.
Full-frame cameras are usually bigger, heavier, and more complicated to master than their smaller counterparts. For the casual photographer who likes to take family photos or snapshots during travels, the full-frame system will be cumbersome overkill. This defeats the purpose of getting a camera in the first place.
If you are into casual photography, then carrying a large, chunky camera and lens will bring unwanted attention, defeating the purpose of taking candid photographs of your targeted subjects.
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Full frame cameras are much more expensive.
When you're just getting started down the photography road, you don't want to waste a ton of money on a camera you sometimes might use. Instead, invest in really good lenses. A good lens can not only last much longer than the camera body but they can immediately make your pictures look much better. Smaller sensor lenses, Micro Four-Thirds or APSC, are much more affordable.
The latest full-frame cameras from Sony and Canon have lowered the bar for entry as far as camera bodies are concerned, they still don’t address the high price of the lenses.
Canon Powershot G5 X
No one will tell the difference.
The myth of better photos come from full-frame cameras is only a technical one. The truth is that the most important part of a camera is the person behind it who’s executing a vision as well as following through with their motivations to actually create better photos in post-production.
If you can’t captivate a person with one camera, then you can’t do it with any of them.
Book Review: Visual Poetry: A Creative Guide for Making Engaging Digital Photographs
I have been into photography for over 20 years. So I know what motivates me and the places I struggle. But every once and awhile you hit a snag and need a kick in the butt. That is what this book will do for you. Once you get to the meat of the book, it is inspiring, informative and a whole lot of fun. Chris Orwig has set this up in a workshop mode, so you have the option of taking his assignments. You don't have to do them but it's a great way to practice what you're learning.
This a very refreshing change from so many of the technique obsessed photography books. This is a book which inspires you to go take pictures - and think about what and why you are doing. Chris has a more philosophical approach to photography. He mixes the technical with the emotional. I like how Orwig chose to instruct professional and aspiring photographers to look at themselves at search why they like to take pictures and to apply their emotion to photography rather than techniques.
Chris demonstrates how the creative process for a photographer is similar to that of the creative process used by writers. Chris offers inspiration, advise, techniques, and bits of wisdom from the many quotes from famous writers and photographer that can be found scatter throughout the book.
If you LOVE photography, read it. If photography is a chore and you need a no frills manual (use this aperture, this lens, that speed, frame with rule of thirds, etc) look else where. If you are comfortable with camera setting and compositional rules but something is missing, read this book. This is a great guide for armature semi-pro to develop passion in their career.