What I’ve been up too 🤷🏾♂️
Hey, it's been a while. This is a quick update on what I've been up to the last few months. I took a small break from the channel and photography, to clear my head and focus on the next chapter in my life.
My daily photography gear:
Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 90mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/35q8fkK
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Fall Family Nature Walk - Complete Lightroom workflow from import to editing
This past weekend we were finally able to get out as a family on a little hike. We visited two new locations; Soaring Eagle Regional Park and Chinook Bend Natural Area. It felt great to get out with a camera again. This time I brought the Sony A7ii with 90mm f2.8 macro lens and the Ricoh GR iiix.
Here are the pictures from both locations. I plan on shooting videos from both locations in the near future.
2022 Fathers Day Road Trip To The Oregon Coast
Over this past Father's Day weekend we took a road trip to Rockaway Beach. We also checked out a nurture preserve and a few other places. I mainly used my Ricoh GR iiix and Sony A7ii with the Sony 90mm macro lens on this trip.
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My gear page - Kwame.me/gear
My daily photography gear:
Sony A7ii Review: https://youtu.be/jRD3I1UA6iI
Sony A7 ii - https://amzn.to/38OLEdL
Sony 90mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/35q8fkK
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Rockaway Beach
Rockaway Beach Old Growth Nature Preserve
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Yahnny Adolfo San Luis: quit her 9 to 5 to become a sports and travel photographer.
For 15 years Yahnny owned her own very stable business, while at the same time building up a sports and travel photography company. Now she lives in Sweden photographing sports, leading travel adventures, advocating for women of color in sports photography, and more. In this episode, Yahnny shares her photography journey, tips for people who want to become professional sports photographers, and a few travel photography tips for anyone using a smartphone to DSLR.
Show notes:
Yahnny’s Website - https://www.yahnnybly.com/
Italy Trip Info - https://www.yahnnybly.com/en/journeys/hidden-gems-of-piemonte-italy
Twitter - https://twitter.com/yahnnysanluis
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/yahnny_sanluis
Jay Maisel - https://www.jaymaisel.com
Ara Guler - https://www.araguler.com.tr/
I want you on the show 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/KwameGuest
See the pictures here 👉🏾 https://kwame.me/blog
My gear page - Kwame.me/gear
My daily photography gear:
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
Sony 90mm F2.8 - https://amzn.to/35q8fkK
Battery Grip - https://amzn.to/3fOV8Jo
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Are Smartphone Pictures "Real" Photography? | THP EP 06
If you use an iPhone or Android phone to take pictures are you a "real" photographer? I'm going to answer that question in this episode of The Happy Photographer. Smartphones are always with us and are getting better every year. They have already overtaken point-and-shoot camera sales.
Show notes:
I want you on the show 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/KwameGuest
Leave me a voice mail ☎️ https://podinbox.com/Kwame
My gear page - Kwame.me/gear
Local Travel Photography Is A Great Way To Develop Your Photography Style | THP EP 05
Local travel photography is a great way to develop your photography style. Watching YouTube videos, reading books, and looking at pictures are good ways to learn. But in order to grow and develop your style you have to get out and take pictures. Exploring local areas will help you get out of your comfort zone and get you more practice.
Show notes:
I want you on the show 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/KwameGuest
Leave me a voice mail ☎️ https://podinbox.com/Kwame
My gear page - Kwame.me/gear
A Morning Nature Walk with the Ricoh GRiiix & Fujifilm XF10 | POV Macro
Most of the pictures are straight out of camera JPEGS. Some have been slightly edited in Lightroom.
📸 My Photography POV Kit
► Ricoh GRiiix - https://amzn.to/3P9gjZg
► Fujifilm XF10 - https://amzn.to/3w1vY45
► Osmo Action - https://amzn.to/3ldQyZk
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.
Support Eric👇🏾
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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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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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.
