Digital Photography Tips From The Top Floor (Audio/Video)

tfttf319 - New Media Expo 2008 - pt 1 of 2

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:04:30 -0800

Earlier this year Chris was invited to talk tech and photography with Leo Laporte and Amber McArthur at the New Media Expo in Las Vegas.

Watch the first of two parts and find out if Chris manages to crash Leo's Tricaster again.

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tfttf318 - Interview: Robin Preston - pt 2 of 2

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:25:40 -0800

This is part 2 of the interview with illustrator and photographer Robin Preston. Listen to part 1. Today we talk about Robin's experience around his first car photography shoot. We'll also spend some time discussing Robin's current project Laboratorium (link below) and how he wants to use this to give something back.

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tfttf317 - Interview: Robin Prestion - pt 1 of 2

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:47:59 -0800

Today features the first part of the interview with illustrator and photographer Robin Preston. We talk about the beginnings of digital image editing and we look at the difference between commercial and professional photographers.

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tfttf316 - Burst Burst Burst

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:07:25 -0800

It's industrial photography time! Chris and Monika spent time to shoot at the former Continental factory in Hannover, which has been shut down for many years. Let's re-visit the burst trick and find out how you can take hand-held long exposures without a tripod and still avoid camera shake.

Show Links:

Chris' pictures from today's excursion on Flickr
Monika's pictures from today's excursion
PodcastAwards - Voting ends Nov/6 - Vote Now!

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tfttf315 - Group Shots - Vote at www.podcastawards.com!

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 10:07:40 -0700

Here is your chance to give something back to all your favorite free podcasts! Voting for this year's Podcastawards is open NOW! Voting ends on Nov/6, so please vote DAILY for your favorite shows!

Chris suggests voting for:
- The Rest of Everest (Best Video Podcast)
- You look nice today (Comedy)
- This American Life (Cultural/Arts)
- ReMARKable Palate (Food & Drink)
- Chillcast (Podsafe music)
- Radio Lab (Technology/Science)
- Amateur Traveler (Travel)

Today on Tips from the Top Floor: Have a glass of wine with Chris and learn to take great Group Shots. Also on this episode: Ravsitar's photo contest (yes, you can win a Gorillapod!) is almost over, hurry up if you want to participate! If you want to find out more about next year's workshops, go to www.discoverthetopfloor.com and sign up for the notification list to be among the first to find out about new dates and events!

Show Links:

Vote daily for your favorite shows! Voting ends Nov/6, and every vote counts!
Get on the notification list to find out first when the new workshops for 2009 are announced!
Details for Ravsitar's Cookie Contest are available here.
Chris on Flickr

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tfttf314 Video - Photokina 2008 - Impressions

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:59:23 -0700

Chris Marquardt and Boris Nienke spent a week in Cologne to cover Photokina 2008, the world's biggest photography trade show for their German photography podcast Happy Shooting. Here are a few impressions for you.

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tfttf313 - Light Light Light

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 18:47:48 -0700

Last workshop of the year and first audio show in quite a while! Let's talk about Photokina, workshops, theater light design, performance photography and more with our international group of workshop participants.

Show Links:

Chris's Photokina coverage
John Miller's The Rest of Everest
Want to know what Chris is planning for workshops in 2009? Check out Discoverthetopfloor.com
Newest modern dance theater in Denmark: Archauz
Be sure to check out Chris on the Experts Tour in Germany.

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tfttf312 - Photkina 2008 - Round-Up

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:15:41 -0700

Photokina 2008 is over and Chris sums up the show for us.

tfttf311 Video - Photokina 2008 - First Look

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:37:44 -0700

With 160,000 visitors and almost 1600 exhibitors back in 2006, Photokina is the world's largest photo trade show.

A first look at the new Leica S2, Hasselblad drops its prices by 40%, Wacom Cintiq 12, HP Z3200 and more.

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tfttf310 Video - Ft. Collins Workshop 2008 (Alluvial Fans?)

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:41:30 -0700

A day in Rocky Mountain National Park (near Estes Park) together with a crazy bunch of workshoppers. Obviously getting answers to questions also tends to raise new ones though. So what about those Alluvial Fans?!

PS: and please give a big hand to Kingsley Willis who did an awesome job on the edit!

Show Links:

Kingsley Willis
Photos on Flickr from the 2008 US Workshops: San Francisco, Nashville, Ft Collins, Portland

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Contest Announcement

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:43:57 -0700

Release Pixie here with a quick little announcement show. Chris is still out with a case of laryngitis and wont be doing an audio show this week. Look for some video shows (one from the Ft. Collins workshop and a couple with Leo Laport from the PME) later this week or early next week.Chris and Boris (Happy Shooting Podcast and NSonic Podcast) will be at Photokinanext week in Cologne, Germany. Look for some updates on the bog (and Chris's Twitter page).

Details for Ravsitar's Holiday Cookies Contest 2008:

Take a new photo (9/15/08 or later) with the topic "smile"
Upload the photo to Flickr and tag it with TFTTFRAVSITAR08
Add it to the TFTTF Flickr Group
The deadline is Nov 19, 2008.

Winner gets a Joby GorillapodSLR and a big box of cookies and candy. Open to all TFTTF listeners worldwide.

-Ravsitar The Release Pixie

Show Links:

There's still one TFTTF workshop this year: Tubingen Germany Oct 4-7

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tfttf309 - Portland, Maine - Studio Photography

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:55:00 -0700

Let's have some studio fun in this video of the Portland, ME workshop in August 2008. Everyone's having a great time and it's a blast to have access to such a great arsenal of studio equipment (thanks Mark Astmann and Bogen Imaging)

Show Links:

Bogen Imaging

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tfttf308 - Portland Maine Workshop 2008

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:56:25 -0700

Coming from Portland, Maine! Chris' last workshop on the US tour in 2008, here is another exciting Q&A show (but don't worry, there is one workshop left for October in Germany and it has open seats!)

A big thank you goes out to Mark Astmann and Bogen Imaging who were a tremendous help to the workshop by providing several Elinchrom studio strobe systems and Lastolite reflectors and backgrounds that enabled the participants to spend some exciting days with professional studio equipment and learn a lot in the process.

Show Links:

Marketing Over Coffee with John Wall and Christopher Penn
The M Show - News and entertainment by John Wall
Accident Hash - Independent Music with C.C. Chapman
Managing the Gray with C.C. Chapman

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tfttf307 - Ft. Collins Workshop 2008 (Crunchy Pretzel)

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:19:57 -0700

We are having a blast at the landscape photography workshop in Ft. Collins. This show has been recorded the night before our excursion up to Rocky Mountain National Park and we (of course) talk about landscape photography, nature photography, Arches National Park, eating 76 pieces of Sushi, and radio code names. Crunchy pretzel signing off. Over and out.

Show Links:

Video: PIxelheads New Media Interview with Chris
FLOSS Weekly with Randal Schwartz
Randal's pictures on flickr
Insightcruises podcast with Randal
Trucker Tom's podcast
Trucker Tom's HD video podcast
Portland Meet & Greet: August 27th at Flatbread Pizza

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tfttf306 - San Francisco Excursion

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:46:55 -0700

It's excursion day in San Francisco and workshop helper and participant Gary Orenstein has put together this great video of the day!

Show Links:

Interested in an workshop? Click here!
Ft. Colins Meet & Greet: August 20th at Rio Grande
Portland Meet & Greet: August 27th at Flatbread Pizza

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tfttf305 - Geoff and Chris live on stage!

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:24:49 -0700

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Chris and the Nashville workshop crew hang out at the Big Bang Bar with Geoff Smith. Watch Chris and Geoff rock out together on stage, and watch the workshop participants practice their low-light photography skills.

Show Links:

More about the Learning to See photography workshops
Geoff Smith's website
A weekly new iPhone ringtone by Geoff
The Big Bang Dueling Piano Bar

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tfttf304 - Nashville, Tennessee

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:03:14 -0700

Greetings from the workshop in Nashville,TN and a happy 8/8/08 to our Chinese listeners, oh happy day! :)

Today we'll talk about photography pricing, digital asset management, super long exposures, lenses for stage photography, macro lenses and why the colors red, blue and white are attention magnets in pictures.

Show Links:

Geoff Smith, Musician
Kevin Reeves, Musician
The Big Bang Bar Nashville
Las Vegas Meet & Greet: August 13th at Peppermill
Ft. Colins Meet & Greet: August 20th at Rio Grande
Portland Meet & Greet: August 27th at Flatbread Pizza

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Warnings from where????

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:10:10 -0700

Something a little unusual from a few attendees of the San Francisco workshop. You could have this kind of fun too. And there's still space available in the Portland workshop.

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Nashville Meet & Greet: August 6th at Bosco's
Las Vegas Meet & Greet: August 13th at Peppermill
Ft. Colins Meet & Greet: August 20th at Rio Grande
Portland Meet & Greet: August 27th at Flatbread Pizza

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Listener Meet & Greet Reminder #3

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:32:00 -0700

Release Pixie here with a quick little update/reminder for the TFTTF Listener Meet & Greets. They're coming up fast, so stop into the forums and let us know if you'll be there. We'd love to meet you!

-Release Pixie

Show Links:

San Francisco Meet & Greet: July 30th at Americano Restaurant & Bar
Nashville Meet & Greet: August 6th at Bosco's
Ft. Colins Meet & Greet: August 20th at Rio Grande
Portland Meet & Greet: August 27th at Flatbread Pizza

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tfttf303 - San Francisco Workshop 2008

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:17:31 -0700

Listen in as the TFTTF San Francisco Workshop group discusses the things they've learned from the first two day of the workshop. Learn about a really cool way to view the world, catch lights, swapping camera gear, and things to watch out for while traveling.

Photo by: Alan Morris

Show Links:

Nashville Meet & Greet: August 6th at Bosco's
Las Vegas Meet & Greet: August 13th at Peppermill
Ft. Colins Meet & Greet: August 20th at Rio Grande
Portland Meet & Greet: August 27th at Flatbread Pizza
Photo by Alan Morris is of John King II
David's website for Hyper-stereo Photography
Want Chris to do a Lightroom Basics segment? Let him know.

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Listener Meet & Greet Reminder #2

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 01:15:00 -0700

-Release Pixie

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San Francisco Meet & Greet: July 30th at Americano Restaurant & Bar
Nashville Meet & Greet: August 6th at Bosco's
Ft. Colins Meet & Greet: August 20th at Rio Grande
Portland Meet & Greet: August 27th at Flatbread Pizza

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tfttf301 - Previsualization - The Tech Guy

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:51:29 -0700

Let us dig up this old technique devised by Ansel Adams. By pre-visualizing your shots, you can get more consistent and reliable results.

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Meeet & Greets:

San Francisco Meet & Greet: July 30th at Americano Restaurant & Bar
Nashville Meet & Greet: August 6th at Bosco's
Ft. Colins Meet & Greet: August 20th at Rio Grande
Portland Meet & Greet: August 27th at Flatbread Pizza

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Listener Meet & Greet Reminder #1

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:09:43 -0700

PS: Sorry about the sound, I need a new mic stand :)

-Release Pixie

Show Links:

San Francisco Meet & Greet: July 30th at Americano Restaurant & Bar
Nashville Meet & Greet: August 6th at Bosco's
Ft. Colins Meet & Greet: August 20th
Portland Meet & Greet: August 27th

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tfttf300 - Ones and 0s

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:32:00 -0700

Yey! Here's the 300th episode of Tips from the Top Floor, almost entirely made by YOU, the listeners!

Meet Chris and hang out for a drink at one of the Meet'n'Greets:
- Jul/30 San Francisco, CA
- Aug/6 Nashville, TN
- Aug/20 Ft. Collins, CO
- Aug/27 Portland, ME

Make sure to get the Chris Live calendar (see links to the right)

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Tfttf299c - Improve your Photography - The Tech Guy

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:34:39 -0700

Leo and Chris talk about fun tips to help you improve your photography.

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tfttf299b - Lenses - The Tech Guy

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:40:00 -0700

Chris and Leo talk about different types of lenses and what they are good for.

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Focus Ring 15 - All Access Le Mans

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:21:11 -0700

How to become a professional photographer in minutes, how to get an all-access pass to the 24 hours of Le Mans car race and how to learn about proportion

tfttf299 - Filters

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:56:26 -0700

Join one of the four meet'n'greets while Chris is on the August tour in the US. Locations: San Francisco: Jul/30th, Nashville: Aug/6th, Ft. Collins: Aug/20th, Portland, ME: Aug/27.

Latest poll result: 43% of the audience started photography with a film SLR. Make sure you participate in the new poll on the right hand side of this page.

Today's main topic: is it easy to replicate a ND Grad filter in Photoshop (and if not, why?)

Show Links:

Tutorial: Simulate a polarizing filter in Photoshop
PicLens

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tfttf298b - Negative Space - The Tech Guy

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:22:08 -0700

Today Chris and Leo find out why the background of the image is so important.

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tfttf298 - Experiment - The Tech Guy

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:39:00 -0700

Join in as Leo and Chris talk about how to spice up your photography by playing with things, and by shooting through materials that you usually wouldn't shoot through.

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tfttf297 - Color Management - Monitor Calibration

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:16:05 -0700

Listener questions about depth of field, monitor calibration, a new poll about how you started photography, and hurry, only 2 shows left for you to send in your greetings for show 300!

Show Links:

New Poll: How did you start photography?
Tips from the Top Floor - Workshops
Monitor Calibration tools: Huey Pro
Monitor Calibration tools: Spyder 3
Monitor Calibration tools: X-Rite I1

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tfttf296 - Color Management - Camera

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:21:54 -0700

Today we continue our quest for a deeper understanding of color management. And we'll start simple: at the camera level. Also: the new Canon 1000D, a new poll about filters (thanks Susheel), and how to take great pictures while using the camera's build-in flash.

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Hurry Hurry

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:43:51 -0700

Ravsitar the Release Pixie here with a short little call to action for the Tips From the Top Floor listeners. Chris is quick(ish)ly approaching show 300! That's a big deal in the land-o-podcasts!

So take a few minutes and record a quick shout out or quick question (audio or video) and send it to Chris at info@tipsfromthetopfloor.com or me at ravsitar@gmail.com.

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tfttf295 - Color Management Overview - Listener question line (US) 206-202-3757 / (UK) 07005-805-742

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:14:33 -0700

Why has Chris been so busy? And can I make sure that my prints look exactly the way they looked on my screen? Let's find out the answers to these questions and more on today's show!

Got questions for the next shows about color management? Profiles? Color spaces? Bit depths? Send in a voice mail at (US) 206-202-3757 or (UK) 07005-805-742 or send an MP3 or email to info@tipsfromthetopfloor.com

Show Links:

Canyonlands video adventure #6
The 2008 TFTTF Workshops
Everest Basecamp Trek 2009 with Jon Miller and Chris Marquardt

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tfttf294 - Portrait Photography - The Tech Guy

Thu, 29 May 2008 15:26:42 -0700

Chris and Leo discuss various aspects of portrait photography.

Show Links:

Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy
The TWiT netcast network
The 2008 TFTTF Workshops
Everest Basecamp Trek 2009 with Jon Miller and Chris Marquardt

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tfttf293 - Assignment Review ("Call") - The Tech Guy

Wed, 21 May 2008 19:39:26 -0700

Chris and Leo review the "call" assignment.

Show Links:

Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy
The TWiT netcast network
The 2008 TFTTF Workshops
Everest Basecamp Trek 2009 with Jon Miller and Chris Marquardt

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tfttf292 - Poor Man's Tripod - The Tech Guy

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:13:54 -0700

Hear Chris surprise Leo with a cheap and easy do-it-yourself alternative to the classic tripod.

Show Links:

Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy
The TWiT netcast network
The 2008 TFTTF Workshops
Everest Basecamp Trek 2009 with Jon Miller and Chris Marquardt

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tfttf291 video - Canyonlands Photo Adventure Part 6

Tue, 13 May 2008 17:53:41 -0700

Join Chris again at his Canyonlands Photo Adventure and learn how to shoot close-ups without even looking through the viewfinder of your camera.

Show Links:

Join Chris and Jon on the photo workshop of a lifetime in 2009!
Jon Miller's video podcast
Music on today's episode: Beeblebrox and B.D. Lenz
Canyonlands video #1

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tfttf290 - Grey Card - The Tech Guy

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:01:42 -0700

Use a grey card to get the proper white balance for your pictures as well as good exposure.

Show Links:

Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy
The TWiT netcast network
The 2008 TFTTF Workshops
Everest Basecamp Trek 2009 with Jon Miller and Chris Marquardt

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tfttf289 - Vacuum Sealed Hasselblads For Grabs - UK Voice Mail 07005-805-742

Thu, 01 May 2008 15:48:15 -0700

Find out where to find a free Hasselblad medium format camera (hint: pretty far away..), let's look at how to shoot in manual mode, and please help out and donate to a fellow photographer and podcaster who was burgled.

Show Links:

Everest Basecamp Trek 2009 with Jon Miller and Chris Marquardt
Help Allen Rockwell get back on his feet
Chris on Germany Tour in May - Dates and locations
John Arnold's Photowalkthrough Workshop in the UK.
Science Pixie Rolf Steinort's Podcast about GIMP

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tfttf287 - Travel Around The World - Voice Mail (UK) +44-7005-805-742

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:39:53 -0700

How to keep your camera gear safe when traveling, what gear to take with you when you travel, and how would you like to come with me and Jon Miller on the photography trip of your lifetime in 2009?

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tfttf286 - The Life of a Shutter (and more)

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:59:29 -0700

community - we'll hear from someone who will travel to nepal because of tfttf - we'll look at the life expectancy of camera shutters - we'll find out why the people on cheryl's pictures always have their heads cut off - this and more on tips from the top floor

tfttf285 video - Lightroom 2 Beta: First Look - US voice mail US: 206-202-3757

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:22:40 -0700

A first look at the new Adobe Lightroom 2 beta. 64-bit support, 2-monitor support, output sharpening, support for plugins and FINALLY local image correction. Watch this video to see Chris take a first look at some of the new features.

Show Links:

Adobe Lightroom 2 Beta
Aug/28-31: Studio photography workshop in Portland, ME
Bogen Imaging

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tfttf284 - Attack of the Killer Cameras

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 09:56:59 -0700

What do 6 DSLRs sound like on rapid fire? Find out today.

Are we still allowed to get the pictures we want? Interview with Simon Taylor.

How do I capture a lit building at night? A question from Tom.

... and questions around studio photography from the TFTTF workshop in Tübingen, southern Germany.

Show Links:

The UK Photographers' Rights Guide
You can't picture this - video with Simon Taylor
Simon Taylor's web site
TFTTF Workshops in Germany and in the US

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tfttf283 - Asignment Review: Line - Tech Guy

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:11:19 -0700

Chris and Leo review the "line" assignment from the Tech Guy show and talk about the community that has come to live around the show.

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tfttf28 - Squeeze it to release it

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:15:13 -0700

Today's show will be exciting! We'll find out who won the free workshop participation, we'll learn more about tripods from Boris and let's talk a bit about online backup.

Show Links:

Don't miss out on the workshops! Ft. Collins almost sold out, Nashville, Portland and Tübingen still open.
.Mac - Online storage for your Mac
Jungledisk - Online storage for Mac and Windows
Follow Chris on Twitter
Only want the audio shows? Or just the videos? Check out this thread in the forums.
nsonic.de - Boris’ podcast
Need info on podcasting? Check out podcast411.com

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tfttf281 - The Sweet Spot - Tech Guy

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:47:48 -0700

What sets expensive lenses apart from cheap lenses? Is it possible to get sharper pictures with the right settings no matter what lens I use? Find out today as Leo and Chris discuss the sweet spot of lenses.

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tfttf280 - Expose for the Sky? - Voice Mail line: 206-202-3757 (US)

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:05:00 -0700

How to expose for the sky, how to repair a ruined sensor, how to take black-and-white pictures and how to get into conflict with Minneapolis security.

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The Zone System according to Luminous Landscape
.. and on Wikipedia
Photos from the TFTTF Minneapolis Get Together on March 8th

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tfttf279 - Design Principles: The Line - Techguy

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:54:23 -0800

Explore simple design principles together with Chris and Leo. Today: the line.

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tfttf278 - Ball Heads and Knobs

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:59:08 -0800

Learn how NOT to clean your camera's sensor, find out everything you ever wanted to know about tripod heads and learn to make pictures shot on overcast days look a bit more sunny.

Show Links:

Sign up for a workshop around landscape photography in Colorado, event photography in Nashville, or studio photography in Portland, ME at Discoverthetopfloor.com
nsonic.de - Boris' podcast

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Workshops are filling up and a GTG reminder

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:46:12 -0800

Release Pixie here with another quick announcement reminder show. This is getting to be a habit. Maybe I should get Chris to get me some proper recording equipment :)

-Release Pixie

Show Links:

Join Ravsitar on a GTG in Minneapolis, MN on March 8th. Check out this thread in the forum.
The 2008 TFTTF Workshops

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tfttf277 - Tripods, Assignments, Condensation

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:04:24 -0800

Part one of a tripod special - Interview with Boris Nienke - Assignments - Shoot in cold weather and don't get your camera fogged up when going inside.

Show Links:

Boris Nienke - nsonic.de
Current assignment: sweet
Buy Geoff Smith's songs for 99ct on the PMN
Join Ravsitar on a GTG in Minneapolis, MN on March 8th. Check out this thread in the forum.

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tfttf276a - Finding the First Pepper Tree (shameless workshop plug)

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:52:20 -0800

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A quick look back at one of the 2008 workshops. San Diego, Excursion to the Mission.

Show Links:

The 2008 TFTTF Workshops
Want to join Ravsitar on a get together? Check out this thread in the forum.

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tfttf276 - Photo Gadgets - Techguy

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:09:23 -0800

Listen as Chris and Leo take a deep look in their photo bags and discuss some cool gadgets.

Show Links:

Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy
The TWiT netcast network
The 2008 TFTTF Workshops
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tfttf275 - Wide Angle

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:50:04 -0800

All 2008 workshops are now open for registration! Book before Mar/5 and save over 14% with the early bird special!

On today's show: wide angle questions, a call from Leo, and a get-together in Minneapolis!

If you'd like a stack of TFTTF business cards to hand out to your customers, camera club, friends or colleagues, drop us a note at info@tipsfromthetopfloor.com

Show Links:

2008 workshops open for booking! Early Bird Special available until Mar/5th. Save 14%
Want to join Ravsitar on a get together? Check out this thread in the forum.

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tfttf274 video - Canyonlands Photo Adventure Part 5

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:28:41 -0800

Join us for part 5 of the Canyonlands Photo Adventure. Today we'll drive down the scary Shafer Trail and end up in Needle District.

Asignment Reminder & MN GTG

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:28:06 -0800

Ravsitar the Release Pixie here with a quick announcement. A reminder about the current TFTTF photo assignment "Peace". And an announcement that the planning for the next TFTTF Minneapolis Get Together is currently underway.

-Release Pixie

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The 2008 TFTTF Workshops
Participate in the TFTTF “peace” assignment

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tfttf273 - Macro Photography - Tech Guy

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:06:10 -0800

Listen to Chris and Leo talk about focal lengths and macro photography.

Show Links:

Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy
The TWiT netcast network
The 2008 TFTTF Workshops
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tfttf272 - Macro - Aquarium - Assignment

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:10:15 -0800

Another show with tons of great content today! New web site? Check. Assignment? Check. Listener shoutouts? Check. Macro lenses? Check. Godaddy? Check. Focus Ring? Check. Aquarium photography? Check.

This should last a few days... :)

Show Links:

Participate in the TFTTF "peace" assignment
Join the TFTTF forum!
The Tech Guy with Leo Laporte
Don't miss the Focus Ring!
Follow me on Twitter!
Simon's photography club
Want to join Ravsitar on a get together? Check out this thread in the forum.

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tfttf271 - Asignment Review "fake" - Tech Guy

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:52:11 -0800

Chris and Leo review the "fake" assignment.

Look at the pictures while listening along.

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tfttf270 - Listener Participation Rulez! - UK voice mail +44-7005-805-742 - info@tipsfromthetopfloor.com

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 16:03:20 -0800

Today we have a jam packed show with tons of great audience participation, we'll hear about tethered shooting, find out how to unleash the power in powershot, there are business cards to be given away, we'll reverse engineer an image and ... let's finally kick off those workshops! Download this episode

tfttf269 - Snow Photos - Tech Guy

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:34:15 -0800

Listen to Chris and Leo discuss taking pictures in snow.

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tfttf268 - Commercial Photography Rights - Home Studio - UK Voice Line: +44-7005-805-742

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:55:01 -0800

Your own home studio, commercial rights on your photography and making a career in photography. All this and more in today's show.

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tfttf267video - Canyonlands Photo Adventure Part 4

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:59:25 -0800

Join Chris, Rebecca, and Jon Miller on part 4 of their adventure in the Canyonlands.

Show Links:

Music by beeblebrox
The 2008 TFTTF Workshops
Jon Miller’s podcast: The Rest of Everest

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tfttf266 - Food Photography - Interview with Chef Mark - Voice Mail 206-202-3757 (US)

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:13:55 -0800

On today's show we'll give away 10 Photophlow invites and talk to Chef Mark about Food Photography!

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tfttf265 - Snow Photography

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:35:34 -0800

Let's find out about the advanced vibration reduction system in our eyes, snow photography and more.

Leave voice mail in the US: 206-202-3757
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Show Links:

Follow Chris on Twitter
Write an iTunes review
The 2008 workshops are getting closer!
Meet the Gimp: Rolf Steinort's video podcast

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tfttf264 video - Canyonlands Photo Adventure Part 3

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:09:00 -0800

Join Chris, Rebecca, and Jon Miller on part 3 of their adventure in the Canyonlands.

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Music by beeblebrox
The 2008 TFTTF Workshops
Jon Miller’s podcast: The Rest of Everest

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tfttf263 - Shoot the Moon - Tech Guy

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 18:24:44 -0800

Shooting a picture of the moon can be a challenge, but Chris and Leo come to the rescue and tell you how.

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tfttf262 video- Canyonlands Photo Adventure Part 2

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:55:00 -0800

Join Chris, Rebecca, and Jon Miller on part 2 of their adventure in the Canyonlands.

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Music by beeblebrox
The 2008 TFTTF Workshops
Jon Miller’s podcast: The Rest of Everest

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tfttf261 - Food Photography - Tech Guy

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:35:47 -0800

Ever wondered about the secret tricks of the food photographers? Listen in as Chris and Leo discuss how you can get your own food photography to the next level.

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tfttf260 - Canyonlands Photo Adventure Part 1

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:19:35 -0800

Join Chris, Rebecca, and Jon Miller on part 1 of their adventure in the Canyonlands.

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Music by beeblebrox
The 2008 TFTTF Workshops
Jon Miller's podcast: The Rest of Everest

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tfttf259 - Asignment Review - Tech Guy

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:53:36 -0800

Chris and Leo review the "frame" assignment.

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tfttf257 - Kids Photography - Tech Guy

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:25:55 -0800

Did you ever have trouble to take pictures of your kids? Learn how to master this tricky subject on today's show.

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tfttf256 - Camera Upgrade

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:46:00 -0800

Is it worth upgrading your camera? What filters do you need for Mt. Everest? How to win a free seat on a 2008 workshop? This and more on today's Tips from the Top Floor!

Pixie Lee is looking for a job in the printing/publishing industry!

Lee has owned and operated her own printing company for over 20 years, and in that time has handled everything that goes into running your own
business, from sales and estimating to typesetting and graphic design, to scheduling, inventory, quality assurance, office and staff management,
customer service and accounts receivable. If you happen to have any connections in the printing/publishing industry and can suggest any leads, please email her directly at morningstar14@gmail.com
Show Links:

The Rest of Everest - Video Podcast
German podcast awards are up! Vote daily for Chris' German photography podcast Happy Shooting
Win a free seat on a 2008 workshop or get on the 2008 workshop notification list
Detailed camera reviews at dpreview.com
Lee Trujillo's new web site

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tfttf255 - Cookie Contest Winner

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:19:09 -0800

It's time to lift the curtain and find out who won Matt's cookie contest!

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tfttf254 - DSLR vs Point & Shoot - The Tech Guy

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:14:27 -0800

Find out about the main differences between a Point-and-Shoot camera and a digital SLR.

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tfttf253 - Bokeh

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 18:19:46 -0800

Today we'll take a closer look at Bokeh, there's an assignment review, we'll hear a word about Ravsitar's cookie contest, Flat Chris has disappeared, and you can still meet Chris on the Germany tour, tomorrow and on Friday in Düsseldorf.

The "travel" assignment is closed. See all entries here.

View all the entries in Ravsitar's 2007 Holiday Cookie Contest here.

New assignment topic: "peace"
Open until Jan/6/2008

Instructions:
- Shoot a new picture (!)
- Upload it to Flickr (free account)
- Send it to group "tfttf"
- Tag it "tfapeace"

Show Links:

Assignment pictures:
Moertl
Mwvore
Tobias_Ulrich
All assignment entries
Bokeh explained
Win a seat on one of the 2008 workshops
Follow Chris on Twitter

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Last chance

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:27:53 -0800

Ravsitar the Release Pixie here with your final reminder to get your photos in for the 2007 Holiday Cookie Contest! I will be gathering up the entries from Flickr tomorrow (December 1) evening and forwarding them on to Chris for judging.

What do you need to do to enter?

Go out and take a photo (or use an existing one that's no older that October 15, 2007).
Upload it to Flickr.
Tag the photo with TFTTFRAVSITAR.
Add it to the TFTTF Podcast Flickr group.

It's just that easy!

-Release Pixie.

Details for Ravsitar’s 2007 Holiday Cookie Contest

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tfttf252 - Filters - The Tech Guy

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:47:57 -0800

Chris and Leo discuss what filters make sense for your camera and which ones to avoid.

Show Links:

Leo Laporte - The Tech Guy
The TWiT netcast network
Details for Ravsitar’s 2007 Holiday Cookie Contest
The 2008 TFTTF Workshops
Want to know what to expect on a TFTTF workshop? Check out some photos from the 2007 workshop tour: Fort Collins, San Diego, Minneapolis, Port St. Lucie

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Focus Ring Episode 11 - The Year in Review

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:21:10 -0800

Jeff Curto, Rolf Steinort, Ibarionex Perello and Chris Marquardt

Ravsitar's 2007 Holiday Cookie Contest

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:26:18 -0800

That's right.... Chris missed a bit of important time sensitive information in show 250. (BTW Congratulations on 250 shows!)

-Release Pixie

Details for Ravsitar’s 2007 Holiday Cookie Contest

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tfttf251 - The RAW format - Tech Guy

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:40:00 -0800

We all know the JPG format and we all know how to edit it. And it's the default on our cameras, so why should we change it? On today's show Chris and Leo talk about why the RAW format is a great optionn for both, beginners and professionals, and why not everyone uses it.

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tfttf250 - Expensive Lenses

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 14:07:14 -0800

Unbelievable that this little show made it to 250! And nobody sent in a happy birthday voice mail... Today: MacLive Expo, a question from Leo Laporte and don't forget you can WIN a free seat on one of the 2008 workshops!

tfttf249 - CCC - US voice mail 206-202-3757 - info@tipsfromthetopfloor.com

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:36:45 -0800

The 3 Cs: COMMUNITY, COOKIES and CHROMATIC ABERATION Download this episode

tfttf248 - The Perfect Strobe - US voice mail 206-202-3757 - info@tipsfromthetopfloor.com

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:56:11 -0800

Today we'll answer an open question from the last video show - how to set up your camera's exposure in order for your strobes without using a flash meter? Make sure you participate in the "travel" assignment - shoot a new picture (!) - submit a travel-related picture to flickr - add it to the "tfttf" group - tag it with "tfatravel" Download this episode

tfttf247 video - Tequila, Baby!

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:45:16 -0800

Today it's DIY time! Join us to find out how to build your own lightbox for $10 and take beautiful pictures of bottles and glass.

No drinks where harmed during the production of this episode.

Drink responsibly!.

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tfttf246 - Blue Bananas

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:08:30 -0700

Today we'll look at what tricks our brain can play on us. Blue bananas aren't that uncommon apparently.

If you're interested in the 2008 workshops, go to www.discoverthetopfloor.com

Meet Chris in Germany at a Gravis Pro-Night, it's like a free mini-workshop! More info here.

If you can't make it to one of those Pro-Nights, you might want to consider coming to Cologne to the MacLive Expo on Nov/17 where Chris will hold one of the keynotes.

Want to participate in the current assignment? (Hint: the assignment is "travel") - join Flickr group "tfttf" and tag your images with "tfatfavel" (tfa stands for Top Floor Assignment)

In case today's show made you thirsty, here's another cool podcast to go along with Partida Tequila, our sponsor for the next show: On the Tequila Trail

Show Links:

Blue Bananas - Dr. Thorsten Hansen
Partida Tequila: On the Tequila Trail
Join the TFTTF Flickr Group.
Check out Chris at the MacLive Expo in Cologne.
Meet Chris in Germany at a Gravis Pro-Night

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tfttf244 - Framing Element - Tech Guy

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:41:23 -0700

It's design principles time again - today we'll look into which sort of framing elements can help you direct more attention towards your subject.

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tfttf video special - PodShow Holiday Gadget Review

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 06:16:05 -0700

Review: iPod Touch is an excellent photo viewer and more.

Apple Store

tfttf243 - Last Stop Florida

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:23:08 -0700

Last workshop, last show from the USA, getting ready to head back home.

Questions and answers on today's show from workshop participants Scott, Pete, Leandro, Lee, Hugo and Doug (thanks all for being here!) - and the cat :)

Show Links:

Wilson Photography, Stuart, FL
Media Artist Secrets with Franklin McMahon
LensPro toGo
Morikami Museum - Center for Japanese culture and arts
David Hobby: The Strobist
TFTTF Show 240 where Chris discusses buying used lenses and where to shop.

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tfttf242 - Horizontals and Verticals - Tech Guy

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 15:40:44 -0700

Ever happened to take pictures that have horizons or houses on? Hard to avoid actually. Find out why it might be a good idea to avoid slightly tilted water surfaces and buildings.

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tfttf241 - A YEEHAW from Kentucky! (or Minnesota?)

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:24:18 -0700

Today we have a fun show from the Minneapolis workshop, talking about cookies, baby girls, release pixie duties, professional product photography, studio photography, strobist setups with 4 flashes and switching to a DSLR.

Show Links:

Photos of John & Ruth Arnold's new baby girl on Flickr.
David Hobby The Strobist
Check out some of the first photos from the Minneapolis Workshop.
Spotted Cow Beer

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TFTTF News Brief: PA GTG Reminder

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 19:17:00 -0700

Release Pixie here with a quick reminder/announcement for a TFTTF member Get Together in the Philadelphia, PA area. Check it out on the forum.

-Ravsitar the Release Pixie

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tfttf240 - San Diego Impromptu

Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:43:15 -0700

What does a podcaster do when he's stuck on an airport for 10 hours? Podcast of course!!

This episode shows us the wonders of social media. I got stuck, I twittered about it and asked for photo questions, and I received tons of good questions in a very short time. Incredible! This is what new media is all about. Interactivity at its finest.

So welcome to a Q&A show from the San Diego airport.

Show Links:

Social media rock! Follow Chris on Twitter to get real time updates
Two more workshops to come!
Plan your Get-Together here
Used camera equipment at

Hakuba handstrap Meet The Gimp - Rolf's podcast

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tfttf239 - Greetings from San Diego - Sign up to a workshop at www.tipsfromthetopfloor.com

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 08:10:32 -0700

Today’s show is coming to you from beautiful San Diego where we are having tons of fun at another TFTTF “Learning to See” workshop! There are two more workshops coming up soon! Want to sign up? Oct/11-14 Minneapolis, MN and Oct/18-21 in Port St. Lucie, FL - click here to find out everything about the workshops and sign up!

Links:

Uncast.net - Daniel’s podcast
Technorama - Link tip by Phil
Geekcruises News-es - Geekcruises podcast by Randal Schwarz
FLOSS Weekly - Show with Randal Schwarz and Leo Laporte

tfttf238 - Built-in flash, good or bad? - Tech Guy

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 14:58:04 -0700

It's so convenient to have that flash right there in the camera, ready to light a scene whenever it's necessary. On today's show Chris and Leo discuss why your camera's built-in flash might not be your best option to light pictures.

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tfttf237 - Travel Update

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:52:32 -0700

Just a quick update from the trip. Let's briefly talk about the P(N)ME, portrait photography and breathtaking landscapes.

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tfttf236 - Lens Hood - The Tech Guy

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 17:16:13 -0700

Have you ever wondered why your lens came with this big black plastic hood that only seems to take away space in your camera bag? Learn why a lens hood is more than just an impressive piece of decoration for your camera. If you don't have one, there are free printable lens hoods available from http://lenshoods.co.uk/

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tfttf235 - Photo Adventure - Preview

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:07:00 -0700

Rebecca, Jon and Chris head off to spend a weekend in Canyonlands National Park in Utah. And of course there is a lot of photography to be expected.

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tfttf234 - Knobs and Topless Photography

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:04:11 -0700

Today's show is co-hosted by Trucker Tom and Jon Miller and a ton of happy shooters ... or participants of the workshop for that matter. We'll learn everything about knobs and topless models and have some great fun while waiting for the workshop pizza.

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Learning to See - THE workshop
Trucker Tom's podcast
Trucker Tom's HD video podcast
Jon Miller - The Rest of Everest
Ron Pepper - Panoramic Photography
Meet Chris in the USA (Sep/30 CA, Oct/10 MN, Oct/17 FL) even if you’re not a workshop participant

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