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Random Observations on Art, Photography, and the Creative Process. These short 2-4 minute talks focus on the creative process in fine art photography. LensWork editor Brooks Jensen side-steps techno-talk and artspeak to offer a stimulating mix of ideas, experience, and observations from his 35 years as a fine art photographer, writer, and publisher. Topics include a wide range of subjects from finding subject matter to presenting your work and building an audience. Brooks Jensen is the publisher of LensWork, one of the world's most respected and award-winning photography publications, known for its museum-book quality printing and luxurious design. LensWork has subscribers in over 73 countries. His latest books are "The Creative Life in Photography" (2013) and "Looking at Images (2014).

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HT1819 - Slow Shutter Speeds Handheld

2024/02/26

We are so lucky today to live in the age of image stabilized cameras. We can shoot handheld at amazingly long shutter speeds, at least compared to yesteryear. That said, it's not perfect, not every shot, and that leads to a strategy. Whenever I'm pushing a slow shutter speed, I simply shoot a bunch of exposures, often using burst mode. I don't care if 19 of the 20 exposures are slightly soft due to camera movement, as long as one of them is luckily sharp enough for my needs.

LW1390 - Gear, Part 3, Gear Guilt

2024/02/26

I have an uncomfortable relationship with photographic gear. I have some gear that looks great, implies that I'm a serious photographer, has basic and exotic capabilities, and makes me feel, when using it, like I'm a serious photographer. And then I have gear that has none of the above characteristics but just makes great pictures. When it comes to making serious art, why do I feel slightly guilty if I'm not using a "serious" camera? Where did I pick up that myth that the quality of the artwork is a consequence of the gear?

HT1818 - Where to Go

2024/02/25

I have no doubt that their intentions are well meant, but advice from others on where we ought to go in order to make great photographs Is universally bad advice. It's not that good photographs can't be made there, wherever it is, but rather that such places are usually the source of innumerable clichés. I much prefer to just follow my own nose, discover my own locations, interpret the world as I see it, which I've been doing now for 50 years without ever being disappointed no matter where I find myself. The key to a great photograph is never in the subject, but rather found in our response, whatever the subject may be.

HT1817 - Not Quite Perfect

2024/02/24

If we could wave a magic wand and achieve perfection, we probably would. Not having such a magic wand, we must accept that our images will fall short of that goal. How far from perfect is still acceptable? I ask this as a serious question. For example, how far from perfection are you willing to accept focus, tones, composition, noise, color accuracy, or the rendition of detail? To be even more practical, how much corner softness are you willing to accept in a lens?

HT1816 - Not Medium, but Media, Plural

2024/02/23

Not that long ago, photography was primarily produced in one medium, the print. Today there are at least a dozen media we can use to produce and share our images. This provides us with both unprecedented challenges and almost limitless opportunities.

HT1814 - ISO 12,800 Revisited

2024/02/21

In my film days, I shot mostly using ASA 25 film for the finest grain possible. To this day, my natural reflex is to shoot at the lowest ISO on my digital camera. Recently, I shot an entire project using ISO 6400 and ISO 12,800, processed using Lightroom's new DeNoise tool. Wow. A full 9 stop improvement over my film days!

HT1813 - Electronic Shutters

2024/02/20

Growing up in the era before digital photography, it never occurred to me that there was any other way to construct a shutter than a mechanical one. Even when I adopted digital means, I still used the mechanical shutter exclusively. I've now changed that philosophy and use electronic shutters for almost everything. My images are sharper, my camera is quieter, and there is less wear and tear on my expensive machine. The two most important exceptions are fast panning and indoors under artificial light.

HT1815 - Learning by Looking and Listening

2024/02/15

A major turning point in my photographic life began when I started attending workshops. You might think that the most valuable part of a workshop is having your own work critiqued by those who are more talented than you. That's important, but the best part for me was listening to the workshop instructors talk about their images. Every image included a tidbit that I absorbed for use in my own learning curve. This is precisely why I do the series "Every Picture Is a Compromise" over at Brooks Jensen Arts — my way of paying it forward.

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4.6 out of 5

364 reviews

Hasan200 2023/10/24

Awesome Podcast

This is the best podcast on photography. Brooke has such clear, soothing and pleasant voice. He speaks to commonsense and reason. Even my wife, who ...

sdweller 2023/08/13

Simply the best podcast on photography

This is simply the best photography podcast. It is the one that makes me think, inspires me to be a better photographer.

Jarhead0369 2022/10/28

Well worth your time.

Many photography podcasts go for too long, this is well-done and concise.

VJWild 2022/01/06

Quick powerful bits of wisdom

I’ve had this podcast on my feed for a few months now and only recently did I start listening. Big mistake!! I should’ve been listening WAY sooner. Th...

Christen Humphries 2021/11/06

Thoughtful analysis of creativity

Daily musings on the creative process, and my new favorite podcast for artists.

Joseph Haz 2021/08/10

Great Podcasts

Excellent content, great subjects that are touched and most of all a great balance of opinions!

cas5photo 2021/07/14

So glad I discovered this gem!

I’m so glad that I discovered this gem! These short episodes are filled with the advice and musings of a mature photographer and artist. It is often ...

C Timothy Floyd 2021/06/21

#1 Photography Podcast

Brooks’ daily musings and meditations are a great way to start the day of your photographic life. Enjoy each episode with your morning cup of tea or c...

kolhausen 2021/04/22

A True Gentleman of Photography

His insights are invaluable. This podcast is truly inspiring and I hope others get much out of his wisdom and experiences. Brooks is a legend.

Andy ZM 2021/03/17

Out of date, out of touch

I have been listening for years. Now I am disappointed and I want to let Brooks Jensen know that I find his reference (in podcast #HTO743) to an Asian...

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