The Digital Story Photography Podcast

This is The Digital Story Podcast #996, April 22, 2025. Today's theme is, "Night and Twilight Photography." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Daylight is great. The bulk of my photography happens when the sun is shining. That's also true for everyone else, however. So when I want to create something that's unique, and eye-catching, I wait for the sun to dip below the horizon. That's when the drama begins. I share some of my favorite tips for night and twilight photography on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 996 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In Night and Twilight Photography For night photography I use both my iPhone 15 Pro Max and the OM System OM-3. All smartphones these days have a variety of night modes that are effective. So in that sense, brand doesn't matter much. Night Photography with the iPhone The iPhone will detect with the ambient light is low enough to require Night Mode, and will let you know its status in the upper left hand corner. As smart as the device is, you still want to hold the camera very steady during exposure. I often lean against a wall, use a hand railing, etc. to ensure the best quality possible. Once you have the capture, there are two common issues to address. The first is color. Night photography often involves mixed lighting situations that can yield some very garish results. I like to harmonize those colors using Selective Color in the Photos App or HSL in other editors. You can shift hues, brighten and darken colors, and tweak their saturation to harmonize your color palette. I've also found that LUTs are very useful for taming difficult color challenges. Many apps such as RAW Power, Nitro, Photomator, ON1 Effects, and Luminar support LUTs and include a good variety with the software. The next thing I often address is what I call digital over sharpening. I think this is a result of the computational photography required to get the exposure in the first place. One of my favorite tools to combat digital over sharpening is the Orton Effect tool in Luminar Neo. Go to Edit > Glow, then choose Orton Effect in the submenu. Be sure to turn on Advance Settings to control softness, brightness, and warmth of the effect. Aside from being a terrific standalone app, Luminar is a powerful editing extension for Photos as well. The Orton Effect does a great job of counteracting digital over sharpening giving your night shots that magical look. Twilight Photography My favorite post-sunset shots are often while there's still color in the sky. I like the oranges and blues. And a great technique this time of evening is to work with silhouettes. For example, if you're in a popular place where folks are photographing the sunsets, such as Hawaii, step back from the crowd and get the people, trees, and other objects silhouetted against the colorful sky. It's often a far more interesting picture. Combining Live Photo and Night Mode This is a great technique if you have water in the scene. I combine Night Mode with Live View Long Exposure. Make sure Live View is turned on in the Camera App for the iPhone, then in Photos, choose Long Exposure from the Live menu. The effect can be quite impressive, especially considering that this is a handheld long exposure at night. Then apply the color correcting techniques I discussed earlier, plus a little Orton Effect, and you'll have a real winner. Live Composite on Olympus Cameras Live Composite is a high-tech version of Bulb mode, where the shutter stays open for an extended period of time, but you can watch the picture unfold before your eyes on the camera's LCD screen. This is particularly nice when you have moving lights in the scene. Begin by setting the camera to Bulb Mode. Then you can navigate to Live Composite. On the OM-3 you use the rear dial. Make sure the camera is steady,...

This is The Digital Story Podcast #995, April 15, 2025. Today's theme is, "Abstract Architecture." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue I found myself sitting in the atrium of a Hyatt Regency looking up. I started to wonder how things would look if I were up there, looking down. What I discovered is a beautiful subject for abstract photography. I tell the story of how this all worked out on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 995 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In Abstract Architecture In this first segment, I tell the story of how I fell into a session of abstract architectural photography. Camera Industry News The Biggest Releases in Photo and Video for Spring 2025 on LensRentals.com. The Mother of All Firmware Updates on The Nimble Photographer Newsletter. Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 review: new design, same Instax fun on DigitalCameraWorld.com. Meta Is Reportedly Developing a Native Instagram App for iPad on PetaPixel.com. Virtual Camera Club News TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. New Workshop!: Route 66 Photography Workshop led by Rob Knight, starting on Oct. 16, 2025. Join pro photographer and Route 66 explorer Rob Knight to explore the "mother road" this October. We will be based in Winslow and Kingman, Arizona, putting us right in the middle of the action. The stretch of Route 66 through northern Arizona contains many of the most iconic spots that still exist from the heyday of American car culture. We will visit towns along Route 66 like Seligman, Oatman, and Williams, Arizona. Along the way, we will explore and photograph the roadside attractions that made Route 66 so legendary. New Workshop!: Sony Creative Master Class led by Rob Knight, starting on May 8th, 2025. This all-new class is designed to help you make the most of your Sony camera. We will dive in to the features, custom functions, menus, and MORE. Each online class will include presentations and tutorials based on years of professional photography experience using various Sony cameras and lenses, PLUS plenty of time for your questions about the system. Workshop Updates! Creative Camera Techniques led by Derrick Story, starting on June 5, 2025. In addition to the full slate of goodies I have planned for iPhone photographers, Fuji cameras, Nikons, and more, I'm adding creative techniques for the new OM System OM-3. Photographers will be able to pick and choose techniques based on the camera system they shoot with. Sonoma County Autumn Adventure Workshop, led by Derrick Story, starting on Nov. 4, 2025. We will be returning to Safari West African Wildlife preserve, and visiting the world famous Coppola Vineyard, home of amazing wines, rolling vineyards, Academy Awards, an authentic Tucker car, and more. You can reserve your place of each of these events by visiting our Workshops Page. Schedule a My TDS Moment Recording Session If you want to participate in our 1,000th Podcast Celebration, here's how it's going to work. I've set up a Meeting Calendar for Friday appointments. If there's an open slot, you can sign up for it. On that date, we will connect via Zoom and I will record your TDS Moment. I hope you can join us in the festivities! The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle...

This is The Digital Story Podcast #994, April 8, 2025. Today's theme is, "I Would Not Have Survived this Wedding Without Fill Flash." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Dateline: Sunday, 2pm, outdoor ceremony on a cloudless day. To say that it was bright outside would be an understatement. The sun was beaming in at an angle. Those sitting in the audience could dawn hats and sunglasses. Those at the alter could not. This is what separates iPhone snap shooters from event photographers. And in this week's TDS Photography podcast, I'll explain how I pulled it off. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 994 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In I Would Not Have Survived this Wedding Without Fill Flash Before I get to Sunday's wedding, I want to share an anecdote from my working past. For years wedding photography was my primary source of business revenue. Every season I would bring on a second shooter to make sure I covered all the bases. One year I brought on a very capable photographer, one who has gone on to a successful career. But we ran into a problem; she did not like using fill flash for events. She was a natural light only photographer. I was able to persuade her to use the flash for the gigs that she worked with me. But she didn't like it. I compromised by agreeing that she only had to use the fill light in situations that would otherwise be compromised by harsh natural light. I thought her work with the flash was quite good. But after one season, we parted so she could pursue other opportunities. I wish she would have let me work with her more on fill flash photography. Because in my view, when done properly, it has a very natural look. Since that time, I've read others who are adamant about not using fill flash. I smile and think of my friend who worked one season with me. And I say to myself, "If only they would let me show them how..." Fast forward to Sunday's wedding. I wanted to use the Nikon Zf. This would be the first time I've chosen this camera for a major event. But it's been such a joy to work with, I wanted to see what we could do together. Since I hadn't used it for events, I didn't have a serious flash for it. I decided to purchase the NEEWER Z1-N TTL Round Head Flash Speedlite for Nikon with Magnetic Dome Diffuser. I liked it because it was affordable ($169), powerful (76 watts) and had a big battery (2600mAh rechargeable lithium). I made a good call. That flash on the Nikon Zf served me well in every lighting condition. The first big test was the outdoor ceremony bright sunlight. The contrast was amazing! The Zf was flash sync up to 1/200th of a second. So I set it in Program mode with flash on A-TTL and made a couple test shots. After reviewing them, I dialed back Flash Exposure Compensation to -1.3. The fill light was powerful enough to even out the contrast, but stayed balanced with the background. The shots look great. Next came the group shots. I found a great spot in a stand of Redwoods with mild backlighting. I dialed back Flash Exposure to -1.6 and turned on the Skin Softening filter built-in to the Zf, set to the lowest level. Picture Control was set to Auto. Everything else remained in Program exposure and I-TTL for the flash. Beautiful! Finally, the reception. Now I switched to Manual Exposure, 1/30th at f/5.6 and set the flash to -1.0. This provided beautifully exposed backdrops for all of the events such as first dance and cake cutting. Once again, fantastic. I had purchased a second lithium battery for the flash and switched them out at the beginning of the reception. I did the same with the battery for the Nikon. That got me through the entire event. I did so some natural light photography, such as for the flowers, food, and a few window-lit portraits. But everything else had some level of fill light. The illumination emitted from the Neewer Z1-N round...

This is The Digital Story Podcast #993, April 1, 2025. Today's theme is, "New Photo Workshop Plus an Update on the M4 MB Air." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue We have a new online workshop coming in May, updates for upcoming events, iOS 18.4 hits the streets, and more thoughts about the Fujifilm GFX 100RF. Plus my hands-on impressions of the new M4 MacBook Air - Yes, it's plenty powerful for photographers. All of this, and more, on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 993 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In New Photo Workshop Plus an Update on the M4 MB Air Photo by Rob Knight New Workshop!: Sony Creative Master Class led by Rob Knight, starting on May 8th, 2025. This all-new class is designed to help you make the most of your Sony camera. We will dive in to the features, custom functions, menus, and MORE. Each online class will include presentations and tutorials based on years of professional photography experience using various Sony cameras and lenses, PLUS plenty of time for your questions about the system. Workshop Updates! Creative Camera Techniques led by Derrick Story, starting on June 5, 2025. In addition to the full slate of goodies I have planned for iPhone photographers, Fuji cameras, Nikons, and more, I'm adding creative techniques for the new OM System OM-3. Photographers will be able to pick and choose techniques based on the camera system they shoot with. Sonoma County Autumn Adventure Workshop, led by Derrick Story, starting on Nov. 4, 2025. We will be returning to Safari West African Wildlife preserve, and visiting the world famous Coppola Vineyard, home of amazing wines, rolling vineyards, Academy Awards, an authentic Tucker car, and more. You can reserve your place of each of these events by visiting our Workshops Page. Camera Industry News It's Crazy How Sharp the Fujifilm GFX100RF Lens Is on Petapixel.com. You can buy a cage for the Fujifilm GFX100RF before you can get the camera on DPReview.com. iOS 18.4 now available: Here's what's new on 9to5mac.com. Quick Tip You can hide ugly screenshots from your All Photos Library camera roll in Photos for macOS by going to View and unchecking Screenshots from the popup menu. MacBook Air M4 Hands On In this segment, Derrick discusses life with the new MacBook Air M4, 24 GB RAM, 1TB SSD laptop ($1,599). Virtual Camera Club News Schedule a My TDS Moment Recording Session If you want to participate in our 1,000th Podcast Celebration, here's how it's going to work. I've set up a Meeting Calendar for Friday appointments. If there's an open slot, you can sign up for it. On that date, we will connect via Zoom and I will record your TDS Moment. I hope you can join us in the festivities! TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view. If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com. The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras -...

This is The Digital Story Podcast #992, March 25, 2025. Today's theme is, "Everyone Seems to Love the Fujifilm GFX 100RF Except for Me." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Fujifilm is the genius behind some of the most interesting cameras of our time. And the just-announced GFX 100RF certainly belongs in that category. It's beautiful, innovative, and relatively compact. I've been reading and thinking about this camera since its debut. And as much as I admire it, it's not for me. I'll explain why in today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 992 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In Everyone Seems to Love the Fujifilm GFX 100RF Except for Me In this segment, Derrick shares his views about the Fujifilm GFX 100RF medium format camera. Camera Industry News Canon's latest Instagram post teases two new cameras coming next week on DPReview.com. Sony's mysterious teaser sets the stage for a March 26 reveal on DPReview.com. Easily Create Custom Lightroom Presets With ChatGPT on FStoppers.com. Virtual Camera Club News Schedule a My TDS Moment Recording Session If you want to participate in our 1,000th Podcast Celebration, here's how it's going to work. I've set up a Meeting Calendar for Friday appointments. If there's an open slot, you can sign up for it. On that date, we will connect via Zoom and I will record your TDS Moment. I hope you can join us in the festivities! TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view. If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com. The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address. Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation. Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs. See you next week! You can share your thoughts at the TDS Facebook page, where I'll post this story for discussion.

This is The Digital Story Podcast #991, March 18, 2025. Today's theme is, "Mobile Photography for Big Kids." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue As iPads and the software for them continue to evolve, we're in an enviable spot that allows us to travel lighter than ever, yet still fully enjoy our photography. This week I'll provide you with the current state of my mobile photography workflow and why I've selected those particular tools. All of this, and more, on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 991 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In Mobile Photography for Big Kids In this segment, Derrick discusses his current mobile photography workflow. Camera Industry News New Pen not yet on the drawing board, says OM System on DPReview.com. Fujifilm Teases New Camera That Combines X100VI and GFX 100S II on Petapixel.com. Canon Opens Up About Third-Party Lenses and Retro Looking Cameras on ThePhoblographer.com. Virtual Camera Club News Schedule a My TDS Moment Recording Session If you want to participate in our 1,000th Podcast Celebration, here's how it's going to work. I've set up a Meeting Calendar for Friday appointments. If there's an open slot, you can sign up for it. On that date, we will connect via Zoom and I will record your TDS Moment. I hope you can join us in the festivities! TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view. If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com. The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address. Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation. Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs. See you next week! You can share your thoughts at the TDS Facebook page, where I'll post this story for discussion.

This is The Digital Story Podcast #990, March 11, 2025. Today's theme is, "My First MacBook Air in Years." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue The last time I bought a MacBook Air was over a decade ago. It was the super nimble 11" model that I could slide in my camera bag to manage web pages and answer email while on the go. The screen wasn't anything to write home about, but it was so compact. Fast forward to 2025 and a substantial update to a 13" M4 Air. Why am I doing this? Find out on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 990 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In My First MacBook Air in Years My current laptop is a 14" 2021 M1 MacBook Pro. This laptop has served me well in the studio and on the road. It has 1 TB of SSD storage, 16 GBs of RAM, 3 USB-C ports, MagSafe power, HDMI, and an SD Card reader. This was my first M Series Mac, and it forever changed my world. My only real complaint with it is that it's a bit thick. When I pick up Theresa's M-Series Air at home, it feels like a feather. And when Apple made two serious moves recently, I began to consider the Air again. The first move was the just-announced M4 Air with improved video conferencing. Plus, Apple reduced the price $100 from the previous model. The second move was a turbo-charged trade-in program that would apply to a new purchase. Out of curiousity, I submitted the serial number for my 2021 MacBook Pro and was delighted with a return of $810 for my aging laptop. That was far more than I expected. So I began to price out a brand new M4 Air with the specs I wanted: upgraded processor, 24 GBs RAM and 1 TB SSD. The price: $1,599 plus tax minus 3 percent rebate from my Apple Card. So, for $789 plus tax, I could upgrade to an M4 with more RAM and less weight. I slept on it over night then set up the trade in and made the purchase the next morning. You may be thinking about the features that I'm giving up going from the MacBook Pro to the Air. Let's take a look at the specifics. (Feature comparison of the two machines.) Based on my experience with the M processor, I'm pretty excited about the new machine. Will let you know how it goes once it arrives. Camera Industry News Why does everyone love CCD sensor cameras so much? on AmateurPhotographer.com. The OM-3 Isn't a Successor to the Pen F: A New Pen is Still Coming on Petapixel.com. You (Probably) Don't Need Lenses of the Best Possible Quality on FStoppers.com. Virtual Camera Club News Schedule a My TDS Moment Recording Session If you want to participate in our 1,000th Podcast Celebration, here's how it's going to work. I've set up a Meeting Calendar for Friday appointments. If there's an open slot, you can sign up for it. On that date, we will connect via Zoom and I will record your TDS Moment. I hope you can join us in the festivities! TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view. If you're interested in writing for Live View,...

This is The Digital Story Podcast #989, March 4, 2025. Today's theme is, "A Day in the City with the OM-3." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Like for many of you, the OM System OM-3 was delivered to my doorstep this last Friday. What perfect timing! I had an all-day adventure in San Francisco lined up with the family for Saturday. I charged up the battery, mounted the 14-42mm EZ zoom, and hit the road. What happened next surprised this seasoned Micro Four Thirds photographer. Find out why on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 989 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In A Day in the City with the OM-3 With just a single battery and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ lens, I headed off to San Francisco to spend a day with the boys and Theresa. Here's how it went. Equipment List Mentioned in the Podcast Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ lensOM SYSTEM OM-3 Mirrorless CameraOlympus LC-37C Auto Open Lens Cap for M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens You can also read the companion article, The OM System OM-3 Mirrorless Camera Review. iPhone and Compact Camera Photography with Mobile Processing Online Workshop - March 2025 The iPhone, combined with a compact camera, is a powerful tandem for on-the-go photography. In this online workshop, we will explore how to pull together these devices to build a robust and enjoyable workflow. Or if you wish, how to get the most out of your iPhone as your sole camera. Examples of recommended gear include iPhone 14, 15, or 16, USB-C iPads, and compact cameras such as the Ricoh GR, Fujifilm X100 V, VI, Fujifilm XF-10, and other modern, pocketable devices. We'll also learn iOS photo software to turbocharge our workflow, add geotags, and publish. Examples, but not limited to, Photomator, Lightroom Mobile, ON1 Mobile, RAW Power, and Photos for iOS. This online workshop (Zoom) begins on Thursday, March 6, 2025, with both morning (9am PST) and evening sessions (4pm PST) available. We will convene weekly thereafter via Zoom for more training sessions (AM and PM), Q&A, and to compare notes. You can attend morning, evening, or both sessions. It's essentially the same content, just different participants. It is so much fun. Plus, you will have unlimited access to our online workshop community, DerrickStoryOnline. Here, you can mingle with other workshop participants (past and present), share images for comment, exchange tips and techniques, and enjoy the fellowship of other creatives who share your passion for image-making. You can sign up here. Inner Circle Members receive a 10 percent discount off the $165 tuition. Hope to see you there! More Camera Industry News Finding The Best Compact Travel Camera in 2025 on LensRentals.com. 'The Brutalist' Wins Best Cinematography at the Oscars 2025 by Matt Growcoot on Petapixel.com. Virtual Camera Club News Schedule a My TDS Moment Recording Session If you want to participate in our 1,000th Podcast Celebration, here's how it's going to work. I've set up a Meeting Calendar for Friday appointments. If there's an open slot, you can sign up for it. On that date, we will connect via Zoom and I will record your TDS Moment. I hope you can join us in the festivities! TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set...

This is The Digital Story Podcast #988, Feb. 25, 2025. Today's theme is, "But I'm Not a Wedding Photographer!" I'm Derrick Story. Would you ask a podiatrist to examine your eyes? Probably not. Yet, shy landscape photographers are routinely asked to shoot weddings. And what's even more delightful, is that they often say yes. So how do they not only survive this commitment, but thrive? Find out on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 988 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In But I'm Not a Wedding Photographer! Most of the time, you don't see it coming. You're sitting around the table with friends or family, having a bite to eat and exchanging stories. Then it lands. "Sarah and I are getting married in April, and we were wondering if you could shoot our wedding." You like them both. You're thrilled for their upcoming nuptials. And after a short pause, you mindlessly say, "Yes." Then you begin to evaluate what you've just done. First, you're not a wedding photographer. Second, you may have done weddings in the past, but that was a long time ago. And third, even if you have, you sold all of that wedding gear and bought stuff for the photography that you really like, which is most likely, landscapes. What to do now? First, take a breath, then begin to build a simple game plan and figure out how to use the gear you already have. I was recently that photographer who said, "Yes." And now I'm preparing for an April wedding. And here's how. Equipment List Mentioned in the Podcast Nikon Zf mirrorless cameraGodox Lux Senior Bare Bulb FlashNikkor 24-85mm F-Mount f/3.5-4.5 Zoom LensNikkor Z 28-400mm zoom lensNeewer Z1-N TTL Round Head FlashNikon D610 DSLR You can also read the companion article, The Accidental Wedding Photographer. iPhone and Compact Camera Photography with Mobile Processing Online Workshop - March 2025 The iPhone, combined with a compact camera, is a powerful tandem for on-the-go photography. In this online workshop, we will explore how to pull together these devices to build a robust and enjoyable workflow. Or if you wish, how to get the most out of your iPhone as your sole camera. Examples of recommended gear include iPhone 14, 15, or 16, USB-C iPads, and compact cameras such as the Ricoh GR, Fujifilm X100 V, VI, Fujifilm XF-10, and other modern, pocketable devices. We'll also learn iOS photo software to turbocharge our workflow, add geotags, and publish. Examples, but not limited to, Photomator, Lightroom Mobile, ON1 Mobile, RAW Power, and Photos for iOS. This online workshop (Zoom) begins on Thursday, March 6, 2025, with both morning (9am PST) and evening sessions (4pm PST) available. We will convene weekly thereafter via Zoom for more training sessions (AM and PM), Q&A, and to compare notes. You can attend morning, evening, or both sessions. It's essentially the same content, just different participants. It is so much fun. Plus, you will have unlimited access to our online workshop community, DerrickStoryOnline. Here, you can mingle with other workshop participants (past and present), share images for comment, exchange tips and techniques, and enjoy the fellowship of other creatives who share your passion for image-making. You can sign up here. Inner Circle Members receive a 10 percent discount off the $165 tuition. Hope to see you there! More Camera Industry News The Sigma BF Stands for 'Beautiful Foolishness' by Jaron Schneider on PetaPixel.com. Virtual Camera Club News Schedule a My TDS Moment Recording Session If you want to participate in our 1,000th Podcast Celebration, here's how it's going to work. I've set up a Meeting Calendar for Friday appointments. If there's an open slot, you can sign up for it. On that date, we will connect via Zoom and I will record your TDS Moment. I hope you can join us in the festivities! TDS...

This is The Digital Story Podcast #987, Feb. 18, 2025. Today's theme is Help Me Celebrate 1,000 Podcasts with "Your TDS Moment." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue On May 20, 2025, I will air my 1,000th TDS Podcast Episode. Amazing! And I want you to help me celebrate the ocassion. But we have to start working on it now. This week I share the details of "My TDS Moment," plus talk about our upcoming iPhone and Compact Camera Photography with Mobile Processing Online Workshop. All of that, and more, on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 987 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In Help Me Celebrate 1,000 Podcasts with "Your TDS Moment" On Sunday night, NBC aired its 50th anniversary show for Saturday Night Live. It was an entertaining mashup of nostalgia, remixes, and current comedy and musical performances. I had been thinking about our upcoming celebration for our 1,000th TDS Podcast. And I think a big component of the event should be centered on you, the listener, community member, and photographic artist. Over the years people have shared their TDS Moments with me. Sometimes they were ah-ha revelations, new gear discoveries, meeting a new friend at a workshop, or that perfect melding of podcast moment and acitiity that will never be forgotten. Many of these great stories need to be shared and celebrated. And what better moment to do so than with our 1,000th episode celebration? So here's what I'm thinking... Over the next two months, let's record as many of those stories as we can. I will pack as many of them as possible into the 1,000th Celebration show. If there are more than I can include in one special episode, I will roll them out over the remainder of 2025 as segments on our regular podcast. If you want to participate, here's how it's going to work. I've set up a Meeting Calendar for Friday appointments. If there's an open slot, you can sign up for it. On that date, we will connect via Zoom and I will record your TDS Moment. All you'll have to do is share your anecdote. I'll handle the recording and will clean up any missteps. Separately, I'll ask you to send along a headshot and short bio. Anytime that you want the link to the scheduling calendar, it will be in each week's Show Notes. If you have any questions, use the Contact Me link on theNimblePhotographer.com. I think this is going to be a wonderful event in May. I hope you can be a part of it. iPhone and Compact Camera Photography with Mobile Processing Online Workshop - March 2025 The iPhone, combined with a compact camera, is a powerful tandem for on-the-go photography. In this online workshop, we will explore how to pull together these devices to build a robust and enjoyable workflow. Or if you wish, how to get the most out of your iPhone as your sole camera. Examples of recommended gear include iPhone 14, 15, or 16, USB-C iPads, and compact cameras such as the Ricoh GR, Fujifilm X100 V, VI, Fujifilm XF-10, and other modern, pocketable devices. We'll also learn iOS photo software to turbocharge our workflow, add geotags, and publish. Examples, but not limited to, Photomator, Lightroom Mobile, ON1 Mobile, RAW Power, and Photos for iOS. This online workshop (Zoom) begins on Thursday, March 6, 2025, with both morning (9am PST) and evening sessions (4pm PST) available. We will convene weekly thereafter via Zoom for more training sessions (AM and PM), Q&A, and to compare notes. You can attend morning, evening, or both sessions. It's essentially the same content, just different participants. It is so much fun. Plus, you will have unlimited access to our online workshop community, DerrickStoryOnline. Here, you can mingle with other workshop participants (past and present), share images for comment, exchange tips and techniques, and enjoy the fellowship of other creatives who share your...

This is The Digital Story Podcast #986, Feb. 11, 2025. Today's theme is "Give It Up for the OM-3." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Whether or not you plan on buying the new OM System OM-3, you've got to admit that it's a heck of a camera - The brains of the OM-1, the body of a classic film camera. As James Artaius writes in his review for Digital Camera World, "This is the camera that out-Fujifilms Fujifilm." And this week we're dedicating the entire podcast to the brand new OM-3. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 986 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In Give It Up for the OM-3 You can preorder the OM-3 Mirrorless Camera now for $1,999. You can also save $200 on the camera/lens combo if you preorder the 17mm f/1.8 II ($549) or the 25mm f/1.8 II ($499) before Feb.26, 2025. Articles referenced in this segment. The OM System OM-3 Mirrorless Camera Review by Derrick Story on Live View. OM System OM-3 review: The perfect camera... for me. Is it the perfect camera for you, too? by James Artaius on Digital Camera Worls. TOM System OM-3 review: an advanced travel camera with its best foot forward by Mitchell Clark on DP Review. USING THE OM SYSTEM OM3 FOR STREET PHOTOGRAPHY MEDITATION by Chris Gampat on The Phoblographer. Virtual Camera Club News TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view. If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com. The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address. Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation. Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs. See you next week! You can share your thoughts at the TDS Facebook page, where I'll post this story for discussion.

This is The Digital Story Podcast #985, Feb. 4, 2025. Today's theme is "Getting Ready for Spring Adventure." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue The off-season is a great time of year to prepare for sunnier days ahead. We can take inventory of our gear, shore up the gaps, test new equipment, and start making reservations for upcoming adventures. This week we take a look at how to get the most out of your offseason as you daydream about spring and summer. All of this, and more, on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 985 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In Getting Ready for Spring Adventure During my college days in Southern California, I ran a residential gardening business. I had an avocado-green Ford Courier pickup truck, a red Snapper lawnmower, a power edger, a weed-eater, hedge-clippers, and lots of hand tools. The flexibility of owning my own business fit perfectly with my changing course schedule from semester to semester. I typically spent all day on campus three days a week, mowed yards the other three days, and took Sundays off. I graduated with a b.a. in English and a minor in Design with zero debt. The winters in SoCal were typically mild. So I had plenty to do with pruning back bushes, overseeding lawns, and cleaning up leaves. When a storm did blow into town, I used the time to work on my equipment. I would sharpen mower blades, perform tune-ups, repair loose handles, reorganize the garage, and shop for replacement items. I loved these days. I'd have the garage door with the rain falling outside while I listened to music and worked on my equipment. By the time spring rolled around, the garage was completely shipshape and everything was ready to tackle a new growing season. I found myself reminiscing about those days recently when a storm blew in to Northern California, where I live now. I had to boot hatch up on the VW ID.4, reorganizing the back compartment as I prepared for upcoming scouting and camping trips. In addition to last year's upgrades - the TentBox Go RTT, Bodega mini-fridge, and Jackery power stations - I'm configuring a second sleeping area inside with the Hele Box car camping platform, new camp chairs, and a bigger Bodega Cooler for longer trips. While the rain pours outside, I'm testing this gear in the garage - these days with AirPods in my ears instead of a boombox on the shelf. I want to maximize the storage capacity inside the VW, test the different mattress pads I have to determine the best compromise between comfort and portability, and make sure I can access everything quickly when I arrive in camp late at night, dead tired. My camera gear is a key player in this jigsaw puzzle. After a successful nimble trip to Costa Rica, I've found a sweet spot between capacity and capability. I can pack what I need in my 18.5 liter Lowepro Trekker Lite BP 150 AW backpack that slides under the Hele Box platform and out of sight. Just like my days in Southern California running my gardening business, I love the off-season for my photography workshops and adventures. Before I know it, I'll be scouting locations up in Klamath for our Spring Photography Event. And I guarantee you, I'll be prepared. The 7 Best cameras for travel in 2025 You can read the entire article on DPReview.com. Canon Recommits to Compact Cameras, Will Up Production to Meet Demand You can read the entire article on PetaPixel.com. Canon just replaced its best-ever 13-inch / A3+ printer You can read the entire article on DigitalCameraWorld.com. Five Photo & Video Innovations to Look Forward to in 2025 You can read the entire article on LensRentals.com. Virtual Camera Club News TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will...

This is The Digital Story Podcast #984, Jan 28, 2025. Today's theme is "Spark Your Creativity with Online Workshops." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue For those of us north of the equator, this isn't a great time of year to go exploring outside. Fortunately, you can stay indoors and enjoy a great photography experience with others who share your passion. We have some terrific online classes coming up, and I'm going to tell you about them right now. Plus, we have an interview with Rob Knight, the instructor for our first class, Becoming a More Creative Photographer. All of that, and more, on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 984 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In Spark Your Creativity with Online Workshops Photo by Rob Knight Derrick talks about the next three online workshops, starting with Becoming a More Creative Photographer with Rob Knight. This leads into an interview with Rob where they talk about the upcoming class, photo philosophy, and tips for creativity. You can sign up here for any of the workshops discussed in this podcast. iPadOS features you are not using, but should You can read the entire article on 9to5mac.com. X Raw Studio: How to process Fujifilm Raw files on your computer with genuine Fujifilm processing You can read the entire article on DPReview.com. 21 World Famous Photographers and Their Photos You can read the entire article on Phototraces.com. Virtual Camera Club News TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view. If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com. The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address. Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation. Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs. See you next week! You can share your thoughts at the TDS Facebook page, where I'll post this story for discussion.

This is The Digital Story Podcast #983, Jan 21, 2025. Today's theme is "I Missed a Few Shots, But I'm OK." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue I arrived in Costa Rica with two pieces of carry-on luggage. People asked me, "Where's the rest of your stuff?" "This is my stuff!" I replied. I had two cropped sensor cameras, a moderate telephoto, and a couple of compact zooms - not exactly the heavy artillery required for photographing howler monkeys high in the jungle canopy. And yet, I did OK. Tune in for the inside scoop on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 983 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In I Missed a Few Shots, But I'm OK In this segment, Derrick shares a story he wrote about his week in Costa Rica. You can read it for yourself, plus view the pictures, by clicking on this free link. One of our favorite upscaling apps is expanding to iPhones You can read the entire article on DPReview.com. The 5 Best Photography Apps of 2025 You can read the entire article on LifeWire.com. 7Artisans' Tiny 18mm f/5.6 Full-Frame Lens Is Cheap but Limited You can read the entire article on PetaPixel.com. Virtual Camera Club News TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view. If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com. The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address. Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation. Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs. See you next week! You can share your thoughts at the TDS Facebook page, where I'll post this story for discussion.

This is The Digital Story Podcast #982, Jan 14, 2025. Today's theme is "Update from Costa Rica." I'm Derrick Story. Digital Photography Podcast 982 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In Virtual Camera Club News TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view. If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com. The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address. Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation. Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs. See you next week! You can share your thoughts at the TDS Facebook page, where I'll post this story for discussion.

This is The Digital Story Podcast #981, Jan 7, 2025. Today's theme is "Holiday Hangover." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue How wonderful to have a normal holiday season again! We had no COVID cases in the family, and everyone was ready to mingle. I started in mid-December in So. Cal visiting my sister, and just wrapped up with a New Year's celebration. But now it's time to get back to the grind. But I've seemed to have lost my work mojo. Here's my cure for getting it back. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 981 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In Holiday Hangover In this segment, Derrick explains his cure for the holiday hangover OM System says it's working on a new camera and lenses You can read the entire article on DPReview.com. Why Digital Backdrops Are Changing Headshot Photography You can read the entire article on FStoppers.com. Biden Signs Law Making it Easier to Photograph and Film in National Parks You can read the entire article on PetaPixel.com. Quit your day job and move to the Isle of Man for a year as its official nature photographer You can read the entire article on DigitalCameraWorld.com. Virtual Camera Club News TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view. If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com. The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address. Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation. Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs. See you next week! You can share your thoughts at the TDS Facebook page, where I'll post this story for discussion.

This is The Digital Story Podcast #980, Dec. 31, 2024. Today's theme is "You're Sitting on a Goldmine." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue How often do you dig into those images that you've so carefully archived and organized on your computer? When you're in a creative rut, do you ever revisit your own work for inspiration? Why not?! For the last podcast of 2024, it seems appropriate to look back, not at the year in cameras, but at our own pictures. Then think about how to leverage them for new projects. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 980 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In You're Sitting on a Goldmine First of all, Happy New Year. I love New Year's because it's the one holiday that I can wish to anyone without the worry of saying the wrong thing, the wrong way, at the wrong time. New Years is universal. And as such, I'm going to say it again. Now, let's talk about pictures. I'm about ready to close out my Capture One Library for 2024. I have 3,305 images in there. That might not seem like many for a guy who carries a camera 24/7, but keep in mind that I have another 2,783 pictures in my Photos library for 2024. So I end the year with over 6,000 pictures. They are organized, most are geotagged, and some even have captions and titles. Next week, I start a new Capture One Catalog and begin my 2025. But before I go marching into the New Year, I want to pause for a moment and browse my 2024 collections. What a year it has been. Filled with adventure, exploration, family, and of course, new gear. Going back through the year in pictures reminds me of how lucky I am to live the life I have. But I'm also thinking about projects with these images. Here are a few thoughts. 2024 - My Year in Pictures When I was editing this week's article for Live View, one of the drafts was titled, A Photo Walk Along the Border Wall by Cynthia Whelan. Cynthia reached back into her photo archives to 2018 when she and her husband documented crossing the border from Arizona to Mexico. The story and the images are as relevant today as they were 6 years ago. Plus now, she has a perspective that adds even more body to the article. It's available now, and I think you would enjoy reading it. My point is, all of us are sitting on a goldmine of wonderful content. At a minimum, we should take an hour to go back through our own year in pictures and acknowledge the experiences we've had. And beyond, put some of that work to use. Find a way to share it with the world. We are good at what we do. And there are many people who would like to see our creative efforts. European Union Makes USB-C Mandatory for All Electronic Devices Including Smartphones You can read the entire article on PetaPixel.com. Why Less Camera Gear Makes You More Creative You can read the entire article on FStoppers.com. Want to photograph the New Year's Eve fireworks? Here are my explosive secrets... You can read the entire article on DigitalCameraWorld.com. Virtual Camera Club News TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you...

This is The Digital Story Podcast #979, Dec. 24, 2024. Today's theme is "New Lumix, Adobe Price Hike, and More." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue For a photographer, the shortest day of the year, Dec. 21st, means that we only have about 9 hours of light - not much time to get out there and shoot! Fortunately, there have been some interesting news stories inside. So, brew another cup of coffee, put your feet up, and let's see what's going on out there. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 979 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In US Senate Passes Bill That Makes it Easier for Photographers to Film in National Parks You can read the entire article on PetaPixel.com. Photoshop's New Reflection Removal Tool You can read the entire article on FStoppers.com. Your Lightroom or Photoshop plan may be getting more expensive You can read the entire article on DPReview.com. I'm planning my 365 photography project now! Here's why I'm not waiting until the New Year and my #1 secret for success You can read the entire article on DigitalCameraWorld.com. Panasonic brings refreshed DC-G97 and ZS99 / TZ99 models with subtle updates You can read the entire article on DPReview.com. Virtual Camera Club News TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those authors. You can find us at medium.com/live-view. If you're interested in writing for Live View, drop me a line at dstory@gmail.com. The New Donation Kit for Carefree Shipping of Found Film Cameras - If you've discovered a film camera that's no longer being used, our new Donation Kit makes it easy to pack and ship. Just visit the Contact Form on thenimblephotographer.com, click the box next to Donating a Film Camera, and let me know what you have. In your note, be sure to include your shipping address. Affiliate Links - The links to some products in this podcast contain an affiliate code that credits The Digital Story for any purchases made from B&H Photo and Amazon via that click-through. Depending on the purchase, we may receive some financial compensation. Red River Paper - And finally, be sure to visit our friends at Red River Paper for all of your inkjet supply needs. See you next week! You can share your thoughts at the TDS Facebook page, where I'll post this story for discussion.

This is The Digital Story Podcast #978, Dec. 17, 2024. Today's theme is "How to Print a Holiday Greeting Card." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue I like to include a handmade card with all of my holiday gifts. And sometimes, the card is the gift. I just finished printing a batch with my Canon G620 inkjet printer. And the process was easy and productive. I thought that you might find my approach appealing for some holiday output of your own. I tell all in today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 978 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In How to Print a Holiday Greeting Card This is my first year using the Canon PIXMA G620 printer ($249) for the holiday fine art cards. And I have to say, it worked great! For my paper, I went with Red River's 60lb. River Linen Scored (Item #1392). It measures 7x10" and folds down to a standard 5"x7" card. I use envelopes from RRP because I like the squared-off back flap (Item #7239). But you could use any standard 5"x7" envelope. I start by working with a 7"x 10" canvas. I have templates for this already, so all I have to do is choose my image and drop it in to the top half of the template. If you don't have a template already, you can download them for Lightroom and Photoshop from the Red River site. Once I've designed the card, I export it as a Tiff. I could print directly from Photoshop or Lightroom as well. But generally, I open the file in Apple's Preview and print from there. I like Preview's uncluttered printing interface. If you haven't done so already, create a Custom Paper Size for 7"x10". You can do this by clicking on Manage Custom Sizes that's at the bottom of the Paper Size popup menu in the Print Driver Dialog. If you want your card image to blead off the edges, be sure to check the box, "Fill Entire Paper" that's also in the Print Dialog Box. Next, under Media & Quality, choose the paper surface that best matches your card stock. In my case, it was Matte Photo Paper. Also select "Best" for Quality. Refer to the screenshot of the dialog box if you have any questions. Now print! If you don't have any RRP greeting card stock on hand, you can go DIY by trimming one inch off the side of an 8"x10" photo paper. Choose the heaviest stock you have on hand. I like 60lb. for my greeting cards. I leave the interior blank because that's where I write my personal message. Sometimes I print information on the back of the card. This year I used rubber stamps to give them that unique, handmade look. Now, all you have to do is score them and find an envelope. Peak Design Denies It 'Traced' the Bag of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooter You can read the entire article on PetaPixel.com. Is Canon stealing this secret weapon lens from Olympus? You can read the entire article on DigitalCameraWorld.com. Top Rented Photo and Video Products of 2024 You can read the entire article on LensRentals.com. Virtual Camera Club News TDS Photography Workshops! Reserve your spot now. We have an exciting slate of online and in-person events. If you have any questions, use the Nimble Photographer Contact Form. I will get back to you ASAP. The Nimble Photographer Newsletter is now publishing every Thursday. Readers will enjoy a variety of content spanning from short photo essays, to commentary on weekly events, to reviews of the latest and coolest photo gear. Inner Circle Members: A big thanks to those who support our podcast and our efforts! We are having a blast at our new Inner Circle hangout, the private group I've set up at DerrickStoryOnline. We'd love it if you join us. You can become an Inner Circle Member by signing up at our Patreon site. You will automatically be added to the new hangout. Great Photography Articles on Live View - If you check out our publication and appreciate what you see, be sure to follow us and clap for those...

This is The Digital Story Podcast #977, Dec. 10, 2024. Today's theme is "How Did You Fare on Black Friday?" I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue I survived Black Friday, but just barely. The barrage of camera deals, lens discounts, and alluring accessories that maybe I didn't need, but certainly wanted and were difficult to resist. This week I share with you my Black Friday temptation and my attempts to fight it off. All of that, and more, on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show. Digital Photography Podcast 977 Tune-In Via Your Favorite Podcast App! Apple Podcasts -- Spotify Podcasts -- Stitcher Podbean Podcasts -- Podbay FM -- Tune In How Did You Fare on Black Friday? I started out strong. On November 29th I browsed my usual suspects: B&H Photo and Amazon. I was relieved to see that there weren't any burning camera deals to tempt me right out of the shoot. In the past, that wasn't always the case. I remember one year when Amazon was offering a new Nikon D610 full-frame DSLR, Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 autofocus prime, and a Nikon battery grip for some ridiculous price that I couldn't resist. So I bought it. And I've used the camera many times over the years and love it to this day. But it was an expenditure that I had not planned on. There were some good deals this year, but nothing like that. I could save $400 on an M3 14" MacBook Pro. Even though mine is an older M1 model, it's running just fine. I could save $2,200 on a Leica SL2-S Mirrorless Camera. It looks sweet, but it would still cost me $2,995. And I don't have any lenses for it. And we know how that goes. I could save $300 on a Panasonic Lumix G9 II MFT mirrorless body. It's 25 megapixel sensor is certainly alluring, and I have a ton of lenses that would work great on it. But even after the discount, it was still $1,600. All of these deals, and many more, were relativity easy to pass on. I enjoyed reading about them, lingering over the specs, fantasizing how I would integrate the new equipment into my workflow, and then just sigh and click to the next page. I was feeling pretty good about my resolve and good judgment. Then I received an email blast from Nikon: "4 Days Only! Refurbished Sale." I knew that I shouldn't look, but what harm could it do? I had already shown resistance to these Black Friday temptations. I'm scrolling down the web page noting the discounts for the Z9 (yeah, right), the Zf (already have one), and the Z6 II (nice price, but no). Then it appeared. A black Special Edition Z fc with matching 16-50mm compact VR zoom lens for $850. Uh Oh! I think the black Special Edition Z fc is one of the most handsome digital cameras I've ever laid eyes on. They're not available new anymore. And when you do find one it's well over a thousand dollars. This one, totally refurbished with a matching lens, was $850 - plus free shipping, a substantial Nikon warranty, and in stock. Oh man... I already own the 26mm Nikon Z pancake that would look great on the Z fc. Plus I have other Z optics. And this little guy at 800 grams would be a fantastic backup camera for the Zf. It wasn't difficult to envision all of the scenarios where I could put the Z fc to work, and enjoy its handsome appearance at the same time. I took a deep breath, closed the laptop, and walked away. An hour later, I was back. Then the next day, and the day after that. I kept saying to myself, "Maybe they will sell out and it will put me out of my misery." But every time I opened the page, there it was calling to me. This torture went on for 5 days. That's right. It wasn't even a 4-day sale. It's still on sale! To help build up my resistance, I would pull out my beautiful OM-1, Pentax KP, or Nikon Zf. "I certainly don't need anything more than these three cameras" I would say to myself. And for a few moments, that would work. This afternoon, before I wrote the podcast, I opened the 4-Day Sale page again. The Special Edition Z fc is still there! How do...