On Taking Pictures Bill Wadman and Jeffery Saddoris
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Every week, Jeffery Saddoris and Bill Wadman take on the art, science, and philosophy of photography and explore how they play out behind the camera in the process of making images. Insider insights for the novice, shop talk for the professional, and opinionated discussion for the interested observer of the field's trends and legacy. Hosted by Bill Wadman & Jeffery Saddoris.
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364: I Don’t Think It’s Gonna Work
Is Instagram still about photography? Even if it is, are they photographs of real life anymore or is AI imagery just the next step toward the fantasy the world seemingly wants.
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363: Not In My Vocabulary
Jeffery is copying his art to photographs and Bill has found a new online color editor which he’s playing with while learning to accept and grow from critique. Todd Schick is our Photographer of the Week.
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362: Motion Is The Hapiness
Turns out Jacob Collier is an amazing musician even if he doesn’t label his tracks. Jeffery and Bill discuss figuring out other people’s process and how sometimes it’s more fun not to know. Jo Ann Callis is our Photographer of the Week.
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361: Didn't Have Enough Power
AI video is here, but who is it good for? Reviews are mixed for the new Fuji x100VI. When does change make sense and when to leave well enough lone? Marion Post Wolcott is our Photographer of the Week.
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360: Toiled Away In Quiet Desperation
Circus Models and Slot Cars lead Jeffery and Bill into discussing the skill of overcoming indecision and the emotional ownership of the things you make. Classic 20th century photograph Norman Parkinson is Photographer of the Week.
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359: Consistency is Hard
Jeffery and Bill discuss the new documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop” on Netflix, photographing art, and pictures of themselves at 21. 20th century German photographer Herbert List is our Photographer of the Week.
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Kindred Spirits . . .
For anyone who has ever harbored a deep desire to express themselves artistically, Jeffery and Bill are kindred spirits - not only to one another but to each of their thousands of listeners each week. Listen and see for yourself. Oh, and they discuss a little photography too!!
On Talking Philosophy
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