364 episodes

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.

On Taking Pictures Bill Wadman and Jeffery Saddoris

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    • 4.7 • 209 Ratings

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.

    364: I Don’t Think It’s Gonna Work

    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.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    363: Not In My Vocabulary

    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.

    • 1 hr 8 min
    362: Motion Is The Hapiness

    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.

    • 1 hr 31 min
    361: Didn't Have Enough Power

    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.

    • 1 hr 18 min
    360: Toiled Away In Quiet Desperation

    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.

    • 1 hr 17 min
    359: Consistency is Hard

    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.

    • 1 hr 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
209 Ratings

209 Ratings

Rdswinford ,

Yes I look at the show notes

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Timboking ,

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!!

thebobcampbell ,

On Talking Philosophy

My first subscribed podcast and still my favorite. Not for gearheads; more for anyone struggling with what it means to make art. Sometimes deep, sometimes light, always relevant.

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