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"Creativity Also Grows in the Garden - TDS Photo Podcast" - Summer travel is fun. But if we limit our photography to a week or two of vacation, we're not going to add much to the image library. Fortunately, one of the best and infinitely entertaining photo destinations is often right under our noses: the backyard garden. And on today's TDS Photography Podcast, I'll explain how you can reap a bountiful harvest without ever getting your hands dirty - thedigitalstory.com/2023/07/cr

Capture One Pro Power Tips with Alex on RAW - We may think we know the ins and outs of Capture One Pro, that is, until comparing notes with someone who's a true expert. This week I interview Alex on RAW who taught me a bunch of stuff I didn't know, and I have the feeling you'll be impressed as well. Informative for both existing C1P users, and for those curious about its hidden magic - thedigitalstory.com/2023/07/ca

"Photoshop's Generative Fill - AI for the Rest of Us" - In the current Photoshop beta, Adobe is featuring a new tool called Generative Fill. It taps their Firefly technology, a set of creative, generative AI models designed to be commercially safe. How does this all hang together, and in what ways can it improve our images? Find out on today's TDS Photography Podcast - thedigitalstory.com/2023/07/ph

"The End of Keywording As We Know It - ON1 Photo Keyword AI - Very few photographers I know like spending time adding keywords to their photos. Quite honestly, it is the least enjoyable task in our craft. But all of that is changing today. ON1 Software just released Photo Keyword AI. Does this transform how we find images? Indeed it does. And I will explain why on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show - thedigitalstory.com/2023/06/th

Why Speciality Cameras Are Not GAS - And the Pentax Monochrome - It was an overcast Sunday morning, and I had a couple hours for a photo shoot. I wanted something different today. Not landscape. No portraits. Different. I settled on visiting the Pacific Coast Air Museum right here in my own backyard. But what camera to bring? I discuss my choice, and why, on today's TDS Photography Podcast - thedigitalstory.com/2023/06/wh

"The Roving Medium Format Photographer" - My lastest self assignment was a road trip to Huntington Beach CA to cover the international reveal of the VW ID.Buzz 3 row. In addition to the debut, there was an auto show featuring more than 240 vintage VW microbuses, each with its own personality. And to cover this event? I chose the Fujifilm GFX 100s. What! Yes, that's correct. Find out why on today's TDS Photography Podcast - thedigitalstory.com/2023/06/th

New Articles on Live View! - This week we have "I Never Shoot Black & White" by Michael Bryant, and "Stop Overthinking Street Photography" by Scott Houston. Both are terrific posts. Live View is a Medium.com publication written by photographers for photographers. I hope you stop by - medium.com/live-view

"Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone" - Being the creatures of habit that we are, it's easy to stick with things we're comfortable with. In the world of photography, that could mean landscapes only or "I'm really a Photoshop guy." But what would happen if you stepped out of your comfort zone into the unknown waters of experimentation? I have a few real life stories to share of photographers who did just that - thedigitalstory.com/2023/05/st

"Scouting for a Photo Shoot Is a Photo Shoot " - I've been exploring some of the most beautiful corners of Northern CA in preparation for our Pt. Reyes Photography Workshop that begins this week. I love scouting missions. No pressure, no timeline, no expectations. Just looking for the best places to bring my crew for their upcoming shoots. But if it's just a scouting mission, why do I always come home with such great pictures? thedigitalstory.com/2023/05/sc