The Grumpy Podographer Podcast

This week, Dan M Lee and Mick Ryan talk about . . . Challenges of being a wildlife photographer and how to improve and challenge yourself in EDUcorner. Show Links Leave a Tip https://thegrumpypodographer.com/tip-jar/ Dan’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danmleephotography/ Mick’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mprwild/ Alaska Bear Photo Workshop http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE https://link.thegrumpypodographer.com/classic-tee Want to SAVE 10% on Tether Tools gear? Use promo code “GIANCARLO10GP” on http://TetherTools.ca & save on tethering goodies!

This week, Dan M Lee and Mick Ryan talk about . . . In this episode the boys are BACK with a new season, so the band is back with more info about where they have been and what they have been doing since they have been off-air. Is DSLR dead, do they have an actual use in this mirrorless world, and do they produce enough megapixels Social media is changing with new subscriptions for extra features, will it do us photographers any good ? EDUCorner talks about how to do interior photographer the right way. Show Links Leave a Tip https://thegrumpypodographer.com/tip-jar/ Dan’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danmleephotography/ Mick’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mprwild/ Alaska Bear Photo Workshop http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE https://link.thegrumpypodographer.com/classic-tee Want to SAVE 10% on Tether Tools gear? Use promo code “GIANCARLO10GP” on http://TetherTools.ca & save on tethering goodies!

In this episode Dan is BACK, so the band IS back together and with a special guest this week with photography content creation ninja, Daniel Norton. Both Dan and Mick have been unwell, coughing no less which makes making a podcast difficult. Dan has returned from travels covering the length of the country from Milwaukee to Miami. We chat about Daniel Nortons work, history and how he creates projects, content and his life making and presenting live demos in New York's Adorama. Dave the lighting guy gets a mention, are all lighting guys called Dave ? Show Links Leave a Tip https://thegrumpypodographer.com/tip-jar/ Dan’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danmleephotography/ Mick’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mprwild/ Alaska Bear Photo Workshop http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ Daniel Norton's YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZ4Hz1egX-nBH5UHt8VPNQ T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE https://link.thegrumpypodographer.com/classic-tee Want to SAVE 10% on Tether Tools gear? Use promo code “GIANCARLO10GP” on http://TetherTools.ca & save on tethering goodies!

In this episode Dan is AWOL, well is producing the show while Mick takes the lead with our special guest and returning friend of the show Jessica Haydahl Richardson. We tackle the important topic of collaboration. Is working with other photographers all it's cracked up to be ? Are there pitfalls to look out for. Also the guys and gals discuss workflow, which tools do Mick and Jess use to speed up their processing time and reduce image counts. Curmudgeon Corner is all about those that buy pro gear and complain they can't use them, why ph why oh why ! Show Links Leave a Tip https://thegrumpypodographer.com/tip-jar/ Dan’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danmleephotography/ Mick’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mprwild/ Alaska Bear Photo Workshop http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ Jess's "Super Dorky" Videos https://youtu.be/15MY4IPKLts Jess's "Super Dorky" Video 2 https://youtu.be/mXTJ25xACEw T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE https://link.thegrumpypodographer.com/classic-tee Want to SAVE 10% on Tether Tools gear? Use promo code “GIANCARLO10GP” on http://TetherTools.ca & save on tethering goodies!

WE ARE BACK !!! After a short break we are back in the saddle, which is all Dan's fault. Find out why in our "Glorious Return" show, did you miss us ? In this episode we celebrate the arrival of spring, and turn our attention to tripods and their uses, are they still reverent for most photography given the advances in technology ? Curmudgeon Corner is back with client struggles and why doesn't anyone pay on time ?!!? Show Links Leave a Tip https://thegrumpypodographer.com/tip-jar/ Dan’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danmleephotography/ Mick’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mprwild/ Alaska Bear Photo Workshop http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE https://link.thegrumpypodographer.com/classic-tee Want to SAVE 10% on Tether Tools gear? Use promo code “GIANCARLO10GP” on http://TetherTools.ca & save on tethering goodies!

This episode builds the excitement for the imminent release of the new "OM" flagship the OM-1. The last camera with the Olympus trademark embezzled in its front. No stone is left unturned as both guys try to work through the highlights of the new OM-1, while Dan debunks the size benefits, Mick is excited for some of the headline features. Our guest, Rob Bamber from PRARTIST in the UK (https://prartist.co.uk), arrives to come and talk about printing. We discuss why it's important to do so and will NFTs impact the future of printing ? This or That is back, although Dan has lost his bell (sad face) Show Links Leave a Tip https://thegrumpypodographer.com/tip-jar/ Dan’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danmleephotography/ Mick’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mprwild/ Alaska Bear Photo Workshop http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE https://link.thegrumpypodographer.com/classic-tee Want to SAVE 10% on Tether Tools gear? Use promo code “GIANCARLO10GP” on http://TetherTools.ca & save on tethering goodies!

A full episode about street photography, pitfalls, techniques and much more. Curmudgeon Corner is back. Street Photography is the topic of this week's show and we discuss the important parts of the genre. Which cameras are best, techniques and Dan and Mick disagree on which cameras work best. Also the guys chat about what rules and local laws have changed the way people shoot in the street. Mick talks from Facebook jail, find out why he is there and if he is on the top bunk in his cell. Dan is still miffed that some clients are not paying the ball, is bundling of work a good idea ? Clients "ghosting" calls and emails is the axe being ground in Curmudgeon Corner this episode. Show Links Buy T-Shirts https://link.thegrumpypodographer.com/Tshirts https://link.thegrumpypodographer.com/Tshirts Leave a Tip https://thegrumpypodographer.com/tip-jar/ Series Notes https://thegrumpypodographer.com/2022/02/10/episode-13-street-photography/ Dan’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danmleephotography/ Mick’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mprwild/ Alaska Bear Photo Workshop http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE https://link.thegrumpypodographer.com/classic-tee Want to SAVE 10% on Tether Tools gear? Use promo code “GIANCARLO10GP” on http://TetherTools.ca & save on tethering goodies!

In this episode we have our guest Canadian commercial photographer Giancarlo Pawelec (GC) who comes into our international studio for a fireside chat. Dan and Mick reveal what they have been doing in Prague and Vegas with Dan detailing CES 2022 in all its glory, before we head into the meat on the bones. First off we talk NFTs, what are they, will Mick ever understand how to spell NFT, and whats fungible ? We cover all the hard hitting facts in this all encompassing coverage of NTFs as we only know how on The Grumpy Podographer Podcast. We actually talk about photography with GC, and his experiences of owning, running and working in his studio in Toronto called Studio 311 https://www.studio311.ca/ GC covers how he started with automotive clients, working a proper planned out photoshoot and how he goes about it. This or That is back for some fun with Mick asking the questions with a few modifications along the way. Show Links Follow Giancarlo Pawelec on Twitter https://twitter.com/PAWELECphoto Guest Guide on The Grumpy Podographer Podcast https://thegrumpypodographer.com/podcast-guests/[](https://thegrumpypodographer.com/podcast-guests/) Buy T-Shirts https://link.thegrumpypodographer.com/Tshirts https://link.thegrumpypodographer.com/Tshirts Dan’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danmleephotography/ Mick’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mprwild/ Alaska Bear Photo Workshop http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ http://kodiakphotoworkshop.com/ T-SHIRTS NOW AVAILABLE https://link.thegrumpypodographer.com/classic-tee Want to SAVE 10% on Tether Tools gear? Use promo code “GIANCARLO10GP” on http://TetherTools.ca & save on tethering goodies!

Back from the Xmas break, Dan and Mick start their travels. Dan is off to Las Vegas and Mick is off to Prague, both cities of sin ! Will we see them again ? Who knows . . . In this episode, Dan M Lee and Mick Ryan talk about all the hard hitting stories nobody wants to talk about. Why does everyone leave their #2s all over the place, an issue thats been growing in the pandemic as those get outside more often. Being an ambassador ? Fun or poisoned chalice ? Sometimes exposure comes at a cost, is it really worth it ? Links mentioned in this episode: https://thegrumpypodographer.com/ Guests None This Week —– Show Notes & Links Dan’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danmleephotography/ Mick’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mprwild/

Our almost kind of late 2021 and New Year episode is here with our special guest Jessica Haydahl Richardson who joins us for this bumper sized episode. Jessica helps us keep the fun levels high as we entertain you on the best photography podcast around. Mick starts the show complaining about his dinner, Jessica shows us her camera rack, but it all gets better from there was we chat about lenses. Which lenses do we use the most, are native lenses worth the extra over 3rd party glass. Jessica talks about her work shooting commercial projects with her clients in the fishing space with product and stock work. Which lenses are important to her. Next we chat about subscriptions, have all these apps and services got out of hand ? Lots to digest in This or That this week, in the years final game, play along on our website. Links mentioned in this episode: https://thegrumpypodographer.com/ Guests Jessica Haydahl Richardson Show Notes & Links Dan's Instagram Mick's Instagram Grumpy Pro Photographers Group (Facebook) Get $25 off at Lensrentals Free Gift, free ground shipping at Think Tank Photo, spend over $50 This or That Suggestion Box

Our festive holiday episode is here !! Ready for your enjoyment and in this new happy but grumpy episode we change things up a little. In our first section we talk about where does photography end and art start. Should we mention we have been using photoshop on an image too much ? Mick discusses why image editing doesn’t feature too much on his photography workflow, Dan prefers Capture One edits if anything. But is it cool to over edit ? Now for the most pressing issues of all, what’s in Santas sack ? Dan and Mick discuss what they would like for Christmas. A few dreams flowing here. For the next two episodes Curmudgeon Corner takes a short break and our stand in game This or That is fun for everyone to play along with. Which choices would you choose ? You can play along with This or That on our website Also we announce our Facebook group for pro photographers to discuss the show, topics and minge online. Guests Sorry, none this week !! Show Notes & Links https://thegrumpypodographer.com/2021/12/16/episode-09-holiday-special-happy-holidays-2021/ Dan’s Instagram Dan's Website Mick’s Instagram Grumpy Pro Photographers Group (Facebook) This or That Suggestion Box

This episode welcomes special guest Kirsten Alana to the Grumpy Podographer Podcast. Kirsten discusses places she's travelled all over the world. Plus we chat about challenges female photographers are presented with when traveling alone overseas and issues Kirsten has encountered. Curmudgeon Corner this week tackles the impact of social media on sensitive locations and how manipulated images have become the norm. About This Weeks Special Guest Kirsten Alana Kirsten is full time travel photographer who has worked in all 50 states, more than 60 countries and on six continents for some of the most awarded campaigns in digital and social media. Her portfolio of clients has included brands in travel, fashion and lifestyle ranging from Four Seasons and SPG to Ted Baker and Amarula. Her expertise in mobile photography, photography and social media has led her to speak at conferences around the globe. She resides in Los Angeles when she is not traveling on assignment. Links mentioned in this episode: https://twitter.com/KirstenAlana https://instagram.com/kirstenalana/ https://kirstenalana.com https://kirstenalanaphotography.com https://thegrumpypodographer.com/ Follow Us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheGrumpyPodographer Twitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastGrumpy Join Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/grumpyphotographers/

New beginnings for Nikon and "OM" with a new flagship camera and OM with their uninspired name change. Dan is super excited about the new Z9. Setting clients expectations is important, so why did it all go wrong for Dan this week ? Dan has spent his entire Christmas allowance on the new Sigma Sport Telephoto Zoom 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3 DG OS HSM for the Lumix S1R, tested at the beach with surprising results. Also the Z9 has been ordered, the guys break down the specs. This episodes curmudgeons corner also tackles the effect Instagram has had on previously tucked away locations, are influencers damaging local environments ? Guests Sorry, none this week !! Show Notes & Links Dan's Instagram Mick's Instagram Autel Drones MIOPS Trigger https://thegrumpypodographer.com/ Join Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/grumpyphotographers/

In this XXL special, we talk about road trips Dan (USA) and Mick (UK) went on in their respective countries during the final weeks of semi COVID lock down. We also welcome JR from Outex into the podcast to talk about his adventure in Alaska with Dan. Dan and JR cover lots of ground in "the last hire car in Alaska" as they travel The Last Frontier in search of wildlife, icebergs, avoid bad weather and death. Mick talks about his road trip around Scotland and the north of England, looking for wildlife in his camper van. Links mentioned in this episode: Outex.com Camera protection System The Grumpy Podographer Anadyr Adventures Kodiak Island Photography Workshop with Dan and Jess Guests JR deSouza Follow Us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheGrumpyPodographer Twitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastGrumpy Join Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/grumpyphotographers/

This episode Mick reveals his alternative jobs and discusses his wildlife "talks" in Scotland. Dan learns something about mice. The guys talk drones and the issues with flying them both in the UK and US, creative ways to use them and Mick talks about using drones to show habitats of animals in the wild. Dan and Mick then move onto the last remaining industries that are accessible to beginners, which photography sectors can help a beginner make money. Curmudgeon Corner this week is all about the "Fall" or Autumn as Mick gets grumpy over "fall" usage in the UK. Then turn their attention to stuff they bought on Kickstarter :/ Guests Sorry, none this week !! Show Notes & Links Dan's Instagram Mick's Instagram Autel Drones MIOPS Trigger https://thegrumpypodographer.com/ Follow Us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheGrumpyPodographer Twitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastGrumpy Join Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/grumpyphotographers/

In this XL episode of The Grumpy Podographer Dan and Mick talk about cameras, and the need for more megapixels. Have cameras just gone plain silly with pixels you can cram onto a Full Frame sensor. Is there any need for Micro Four Thirds while Mick talks in depth and pros and cons of using Olympus for wildlife photography. On the subject of wildlife photography Mick also talks about "Field Craft" and how to get the best shots given your subject, Dan talks about difficulties of finding places to shoot wildlife in New York City. Curmudgeon Corner this week the guys talk about annoying things people say to professional photographers. Guests Sorry, none this week !! Show Notes & Links Dan's Instagram Mick's Instagram Andy Rouse Courses Web Notes Micro Four Thirds https://thegrumpypodographer.com/2021/10/07/episode-04-mega-pixel-wars/(opens in a new tab) Follow Us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheGrumpyPodographer Twitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastGrumpy Join Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/grumpyphotographers/

In this episode we get grumpy, very grumpy indeed, so much so that Mick gets squeaky when we start talking about camera reviews. Dan says bad words about YouTubers which annoy him (no names mentioned). Grab your tin hats for Curmudgeon Corner. Dan talks about how to successfully market and make your website so its found by potential clients and new visitors. Mick doesn't have a website and is looking to build one, Dan offers some advice for marketing using SEO and PPC ands how to get your blog onto Google News. The Curmudgeons also chat about courses, what's useful, what's not and can you do too many courses ? What to look for how to choose the right one. Guests Sorry, none this week !! Show Notes & Links Dan's Instagram Mick's Instagram Richard Bernabe Courses Andy Rouse Courses Web Notes SEM Rush Agency Access Follow Us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheGrumpyPodographer Twitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastGrumpy Join Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/grumpyphotographers/

In our second podcast we get down to serious business, mostly the art of photography business. Dan & Mick have had very different careers and approach marketing differently, and ask the question. What makes you a professional photographer or as Mick says "non-professional". What are the components that make up being a professional ? We take a look at those that create and what makes them successful. Working for free, is it cool to exchange for exposure or experience ? How can you build your portfolio on a budget. In Curmudgeon Corner this week the lads discuss social media and is it really useful for marketing these days ? Are Instagram algorithms damaging, or the "invisible nasties" as they are now called actually problematic or helpful ? Are websites dead and why doesn't Mick have a website ? Guests Sorry, none this week !! Show Notes & Links Dan's Instagram Mick's Instagram Model Mayhem (Find other creatives to work with on a budget) Episode Guide https://thegrumpypodographer.com/2021/09/09/episode-02-the-art-of-business/ Dan's Website Follow Us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheGrumpyPodographer Twitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastGrumpy Join Our Facebook Group - FaceBook Group

This is it ! Our “Hello World” Episode. We have been meaning to do our podcast for a while and now its “hear” for your listening pleasure and our glory. Well every two weeks or so anyway, we are listed on Deezer, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Google Podcasts and soon on Apple iTunes. In this episode Dan and Mick will be talking about a few subjects in their amusing but grumpy style. Firstly taking to sword our recent f@k ups while working onlocation. Sometimes things just do not go to plan, while Dan tries hard not to get sued, Mick forgets some vital equipment and tries to style it out. We also talk about our “Pet Peeves” or “Pet Hates” depending on your geographic location. Then finally we talk gear and the Nikon Z9 and Canon R3, are they worth it and do they offer anything more than Sony’s flagship, the Sony Alpha A1. Guests Sorry, none this week !! Links mentioned in this episode: https://thegrumpypodographer.com/https://thegrumpypodographer.com/2020/09/24/episode-01-the-hello-world-episode/ You can follow Dan on Instagram (https://instagram.com/danmleephotography) and check out his website danlee.nyc Follow Us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheGrumpyPodographer Twitter - https://twitter.com/PodcastGrumpy Join Our Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/grumpyphotographers/