This Week in Photo (TWiP)
This Week in Photo is one of the longest running photography-centric podcasts in the industry. Hosted by Frederick Van Johnson, the show is a weekly round-table discussion of the major happenings in the world of photography. You’ll also find deep one-on-one interviews with the industry’s hottest photographers and companies. The show is irreverent, educational and occasionally hilarious!
Tue, March 04, 2025
Beyond the Frame: Genesis Falls on Film Photography, Authenticity and Representation
I sat down with Genesis "Geno" Falls, a Chicago-based film photographer whose work cuts through the digital noise with striking black-and-white film portraiture that captures raw human moments.
Fri, January 31, 2025
Adventure & Automotive Photography with Devan Ence
Explore the intersection of fly fishing and automotive photography!
Fri, January 17, 2025
The Surprising State of Photography: Flickr’s 2024 Year in Review
Rob Grimm joins the podcast to explore Flickr's fascinating 2024 Year in Review.
Fri, January 03, 2025
“I Was a Storyteller,” with Troy Miller
Renowned wedding photographer Troy Miller opens up about his recent creative exploration into AI-assisted music creation
Tue, November 19, 2024
They Called Us Liars! AI Pioneer Speaks!
Topaz Labs is aiming to change the photography game — again.
Tue, October 29, 2024
1% for the Planet, and Flickr Join Forces for the Environment
Kate Williams, the CEO of 1% for the Planet, sheds light on how her organization has helped businesses worldwide take on environmental responsibility.
Fri, October 04, 2024
Photoshop, and Moving Beyond AI – with Dave Cross
In the ever-evolving world of digital imaging, it's easy to get caught up in the latest features and AI-powered tools. However, as I discovered in a recent conversation with Photoshop Hall of Famer Dave Cross, the key to true Photoshop mastery lies in a rock-solid understanding of the fundamentals. Dave Cross, with over 34 years …
Wed, August 14, 2024
From Microsoft to Microscopes
Nathan's diverse background – from theoretical physics to culinary innovation, and from leading Microsoft as its first CTO to pioneering extreme macro photography – provided the backdrop for a wide-ranging and intellectually stimulating conversation.
Fri, July 19, 2024
Rendering Timeless Heirloom Memories with AI
This week Amelia Lin shares her journey from self-taught coder to co-founder of Honeycomb — an AI-driven photography company.
Sat, June 29, 2024
The Power of Photo Advocacy: A Conversation with Scott Wilson
Scott Wilson, a photo advocate based in Denver, Colorado shares his inspiring journey from landscape photography in the UK to becoming a passionate advocate for wildlife and cancer awareness.
Fri, June 21, 2024
Celebrity Portraits & Film Photography with Jesse Dittmar at Photoville 2024
In this chat, discover why Jesse Dittmar sometimes prefers analog over digital?
Tue, June 18, 2024
Photography Gear Innovation with Larry Tiefenbrunn at Photoville 2024
Larry shares his journey from saving lives as a doctor to revolutionizing photography with innovative tools like the Platypod.
Thu, June 13, 2024
Photoville 2024: Street Interviews with Photographers!
Welcome to our special feature on Photoville 2024, brought to you courtesy of TWiP and Flickr.
Thu, June 06, 2024
The Future of TWiP! And Navigating the Future of Content Creation.
Introducing a TWiP refresh, and a panel discussion about the future of content.
Wed, June 05, 2024
From Radio to Photo: Steve Brazill’s Creative Journey
Steve Brazill shares how his experiences in radio have influenced his approach to photography.
Tue, May 28, 2024
From Radio to Photo: Steve Brazill’s Creative Journey
A look into renowned concert photographer and seasoned radio personality, Steve Brazill's diverse career.
Fri, May 10, 2024
Crafting Cravings! Food and Beverage Photography with Freddy Clark
Freddy Clark shares his wealth of knowledge on the importance of lighting, styling, and preparation in food and beverage photography.
Fri, May 03, 2024
How Photography Saved My Life.
Matt Jacob, a passionate traveling portrait photographer initially dreamt of becoming a pilot, which he pursued, allowing him the opportunity of traveling the world.
Fri, April 26, 2024
Exploring AI’s Focus on Photography
Mike "Sharky" James explores the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and the world of photography.
Fri, April 12, 2024
Capturing Conservation: Inside the Mobilizing for Monuments Road Trip
We delve into the powerful collaboration between Flickr, The Conservation Alliance, Rivian, and others!
Thu, April 04, 2024
Optimizing Digital Storage Strategies for Creatives — with Architectural Photographer Jeffrey Totaro
Dive into the complexities of digital storage solutions with renown architectural photographer Jeffrey Totaro.
Fri, March 29, 2024
Encore: Unlocking the Mysteries of Light Painting with Kim Henry & Eric Paré
An encore presentation of a discussion with Kim Henry and Eric Paré on light painting.
Fri, March 01, 2024
The Evolution of Flickr: Celebrating 20 Years of Flickr with President & COO Ben MacAskill
Into the heart of the evolution of Flickr with Ben MacAskill, the COO of SmugMug and Flickr.
Fri, February 23, 2024
TWiP 836 – A Conversation with Photographer and Compositing Artist Joel Robison
Joel takes us on a journey through his photographic process and the motivations that fuel his creativity.
Fri, February 16, 2024
TWiP 835 – Is AI the new Microstock? Featuring Jake Hicks and Alastair Jolly
Jake Hicks and Alastair Jolly discuss AI’s impact on stock photography.
Sat, February 10, 2024
TWiP 834 – 2016’s Ultimate MFT Lens Guide! | A TWiP Encore with Doug Kaye and Gordon Laing
Gut-check your MFT kit with this comprehensive guide to the top MFT lenses of 2016.
Mon, February 05, 2024
Celebrating Two Decades of Flickr – with a SF Photowalk!
Join me for Flickr's 20th Birthday Photowalk down San Francisco's Embarcadero!
Fri, February 02, 2024
TWiP 833 – Mandalorian-inspired Effects in Modern Photography, with Rob Grimm
Rob Grimm, a renowned food and beverage photographer, melds traditional methods with AI and cutting-edge LCD projection inspired by 'The Mandalorian,'
Fri, January 26, 2024
TWiP 832 – Are Meta’s Ray-Ban Glasses Game-Changers? Or Just Hype.
Jefferson Graham and Frederick Van Johnson discuss their experiences with Meta's new Ray-ban sunglasses
Fri, January 19, 2024
TWiP 831 – Focus Lost: Why CES 2024 Didn’t Click for Photographers
Frederick Van Johnson and Alastair Jolly discuss CES 2024's underwhelming presence for photographers, citing scarce camera tech advancements and minimal photography innovation.
Sat, December 30, 2023
TWiP 830 — Focus Stacking, with Don Komarechka (Encore)
In this encore presentation, we dive deep into the technique of focus stacking with Don Komarechka.
Thu, December 21, 2023
TWiP 829 — Last Minute Gifts for Photographers!
Gift ideas, and exploring how photography can be transformed into unique and personal gifts.
Tue, December 19, 2023
TWiP 828 – Lights-Out For Lightroom Classic?
A discussion about the future of Adobe Lightroom.
Fri, December 08, 2023
TWiP 827 – All-IN with Lightroom, feat. Brian Matiash
Brian Matiash discusses his transition to a Lightroom-only workflow.
Sun, December 03, 2023
Capture One Unveiled: AI Masking, iPad App, and More! – ep 826
Alastair Jolly and I sit down for an engaging interview with David Grover, a leading expert from Capture One.
Fri, November 24, 2023
TWiP Webinar Replay: Photos & AI Fairytales — Spotting the Real Deal in Photography
Renowned imagine experts Irene Rudnyk, Bella Kotak, Renee Robyn, and Pratik Naik join forces with host Frederick Van Johnson to unravel the challenges of identifying AI-generated images amongst traditional photos.
Fri, November 10, 2023
OWC’s Ian Stone Talks Storage – ep 825
A discussion on SSDs, SDs, CF's and HDs, with OWC's very own, Ian Stone.
Thu, November 02, 2023
Apple’s Scary Fast M3, and using iPhone 15 Pro MAX to shoot the announcement! – ep 824
Scary fast M3 processors, and iPhone's coming of age!
Thu, October 26, 2023
The Rebirth of HDR! with Greg Benz – ep 823
Greg Benz shares some interesting "developments" made possible by the latest HDR tools inside Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
Fri, October 20, 2023
The Adobe MAX Standouts! Plus, SHARK ATTACK! ep 822
Mike "Sharky" James, Alastair Jolly and I discuss our favorites from Adobe Max 2023.
Wed, October 18, 2023
Capturing Cancer: Erica Robinson’s ‘Under the Pencil’ Project – ep 821
Erica Robinson shares her intimate journey with cancer, and opens a platform for other women to express their unique experiences.
Thu, October 12, 2023
Capturing Community: Exposing the World of Photography Clubs – ep 820
Delve into the captivating world of photography clubs with our special guests, Jessica Villia and Michael Ryno.
Wed, October 11, 2023
Edwina Hay on Judging the Flickr Grant for Black Women Photographers
A discussion with Edwina Hay, a remarkable concert photographer and one of the esteemed judges of the Flickr grant award.
Sat, October 07, 2023
AI in the Cutting Room
Alastair Jolly Joins "This Week in Photo" as Co-Host!
Fri, September 29, 2023
Alastair Jolly to Join TWiP as Co-Host!
Alastair Jolly Joins "This Week in Photo" as Co-Host!
Thu, September 07, 2023
TWiP RERUN: A Future of Photography: Pye Jirsa on AI’s Role in Post-Processing
In this trip RERUN episode, I sit down with Pye Jirsa, the visionary behind Impossible Things and their amazing AI Lightroom Plugin.
Thu, September 07, 2023
TWiP 1001: The Skeptical Photographer!
Join host Frederick Van Johnson and co-host Troy Miller for a candid discussion on ‘A.I. and the Skeptical Photographer.' In this livestream, we'll delve into the skepticism surrounding artificial intelligence in photography.
Thu, August 31, 2023
TWiP RERUN: A Conversation with Street Photographer Valérie Jardin
An interview about the traveling street photographer, with Valerie Jardin.
Tue, August 29, 2023
Get a “Handle” on the Future!
Larry Tiefenbrunn unveils Platypod's latest tool to revolutionize how photographers manage their camera and lighting equipment.
Tue, August 22, 2023
Video Editing in the Cloud, with Scenery.video
I sit down with Liza Kraff, Community Manager at Scenery.video, to discuss the cutting-edge world of cloud-based video editing.
Tue, August 08, 2023
Rise of the Pro iPhoneographer!
In this episode, we dive deep into the feasibility of using an iPhone for professional photography work.
Sun, July 30, 2023
Three Heads in a Row, with Kersten Luts
A deep dive into Kersten Luts' intriguing personal project, 'Three Heads in a Row.'
Fri, July 21, 2023
Reddit’s Unexpected Turn: Why It Matters to You | A Chat with Redditor Jeff Greenberg
Jeff Greenberg discusses the recent controversy surrounding Reddit's decision to start charging for access to its API.
Sun, July 16, 2023
The Uncertain Future of Photography, with Scott Wyden-Kivowitz
Scott Wyden-Kivowitz from the Imagen Workflows podcast on the future of photography.
Fri, July 07, 2023
AI and the Retoucher
This week, I talk AI with Pratik Naik, one of the most influential figures in high-end retouching and photography.
Sat, July 01, 2023
The Future of Content, with Doc Rock!
Doc Rock shares his expertise, shedding light on how technology is revolutionizing the creative landscape.
Fri, June 23, 2023
The Morphing Business of Photography, with Nicole S. Young
Nicole S. Young on how she's changing her business to align with the times.
Sun, June 18, 2023
From Pixels to Empowerment: Michael Sasser on AI’s Influence in Boudoir Photography
Boudoir photographer Michael Sasser shares his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) in boudoir photography.
Fri, June 09, 2023
A Deep Dive into The Weekly 50 and the Power of Flickr
This week I catch up with Simon Ringsmuth, the mastermind behind the Weekly 50 project.
Fri, June 02, 2023
Exploring the Nikon Z8: A Look at Nikon’s Newest Camera!
Veteran wedding photographer Troy Miller chat about the newly launched Nikon Z8.
Tue, May 30, 2023
Inside Photoshop’s Generative AI, with Colin Smith
Colin Smith of PhotoshopCafe discusses and demos the newest Photoshop feature — Generative AI!
Fri, May 12, 2023
Capturing the Stars: A Chat with Celebrity Photographer, Walid Azami
Walid Azami shares his secrets to success in the competitive world of celebrity photography in Los Angeles
Fri, May 05, 2023
The Rise of Mobile Phone and Computational Photography, with Erik Kuna
Erik Kuna of KelbyOne.com explores the future of mobile phone photography and how AI and machine learning are enhancing the capabilities of these devices.
Fri, April 28, 2023
Data Storage for Photographers, with Jeffrey Totaro
Architectural photographer Jeffrey Totaro shares his experiences building a redundant, bulletproof storage solution for his high-end photography business.
Thu, April 20, 2023
Jesse Dittmar releases ‘Overexposed’: A Limited Edition Book of Iconic Celebrity Portraits
Jesse Dittmar has recently released a limited-edition book titled "Overexposed," featuring 97 portraits of well-known personalities of the past decade.
Fri, April 07, 2023
Wedding Photography Business Insights: Strategies, Workflow, and Lessons from a Veteran Photographer
Troy Miller shares his insights into the business side of wedding and portrait photography.
Thu, March 30, 2023
Bringing AI to Lightroom with Pye Jirsa’s Impossible Things
Pye Jersa shares his insights on how his new "Impossible Things" software works, the advantages of using AI in image editing, and the potential impact it can have on the industry.
Fri, March 24, 2023
ARETHA COOL: A Decade with The Queen of Soul
Renowned photographer Matthew Jordan Smith shares his experiences photographing the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.
Sun, March 19, 2023
The Photograph as Haiku, with MH Rubin
In this interview, we delve deep into Rubin's philosophy of using haiku as an innovative tool in photography.
Fri, March 10, 2023
A Day in the Life of a Real Estate Photographer, with Rob Moroto
Rob Moroto shares his insights and expertise on the real estate photography business.
Mon, March 06, 2023
The Art and Science of HDR Photography: Ron Pepper’s Perspective and Photomatix’s Role
Ron Pepper shares his insights on the art and science of HDR photography and the essential role that Photomatix plays in his workflow.
Sat, February 25, 2023
The Rise of Mobile Video: Terri Morgan on LumaFusion’s Role in the Future of Filmmaking
Terri Morgan, co-founder of LumaTouch discuses the two major players in mobile video editing: LumaFusion and DaVinci Resolve for iPad
Sat, February 18, 2023
A Conversation with Street Photographer Valérie Jardin
In this episode, I speak with renowned street photographer Valérie Jardin to discuss her approach to capturing the beauty and drama of everyday life. Valérie shares her journey from amateur photographer to international workshop instructor and author, offering insights into the art and craft of street photography. Valérie Jardin Through her work and teaching, Valérie …
Mon, February 13, 2023
Photo Organization with Mylio: An Insider’s Look with CEO David Vaskevitch
David Vaskevitch dishes about Mylio, its vision, and its impact on the photography community.
Fri, February 03, 2023
From Canada to Bulgaria: Catching Up with Photographer Don Komarechka
Don Komarechka shares his recent journey of relocating from Canada to Bulgaria.
Fri, January 27, 2023
Capturing the stories of Milwaukee’s inner-city, with Tom Jenz
Tom Jenz is a photographer and journalist capturing the stories of Milwaukee's inner-city communities.
Fri, January 20, 2023
Expert Insights: A Deep-Dive into the Lumix S5II with PhotoJoseph
PhotoJoseph joins the podcast to discuss the new Lumix S5II... now with phase-detect autofocus!
Mon, January 16, 2023
Take Control of Your Photography: How PhotoPills Can Help You Plan and Execute Stunning Shots!
Raphael Pons, the creator of PhotoPills, takes us behind the scenes of the app, and gives a demo.
Sat, January 07, 2023
Exploring the Intersection of AI and Photography: A Conversation with Matthew Jordan Smith
Matthew Jordan Smith joins the podcast to chat about AI-driven photography for professional photographers.
Thu, December 22, 2022
The NFT slump — dumpster fire?? Or buying opportunity!?
NFT firm Light.Art's co-founder and COO Marcos Siqueira candidly breaks down the state of the NFT market in late 2022.
Sun, December 18, 2022
Introducing The Flickr Foundation!
SmugMug and Flickr have announced a new permanent photo archive initiative called The Flickr Foundation.
Fri, December 09, 2022
Robbed in San Francisco! feat. Jefferson Graham
This week PhotowalkTV's Jefferson Graham joins the podcast to discuss his recent unfortunate experience of being robbed of his camera gear in San Francisco! And the steps he took to avoid repeating the experience.
Fri, December 02, 2022
The Magic of Light Painting, with Eric Paré and Kim Henry
Photographer Eric Paré and contemporary dancer Kim Henry have built a lifestyle combining passions for performing art, photography, travel, and light painting.
Thu, November 24, 2022
Creating Professional Work on Mobile, with PhotoJoseph
This week PhotoJoseph joins the show to discuss the state of the mobile video production industry.
Sat, November 19, 2022
Goodbye Flash, Hello LED! with Jake Hicks
Jack Hicks and I discuss his recent switch from strobe to LED lighting and his use of the new Rotolight products.
Fri, November 11, 2022
Specialization and Storytelling in Photography, with Deevo Tindall
Deevo Tindall and I discuss the art of specialization and storytelling and why its importance can sometimes be overlooked.
Fri, November 04, 2022
MASKING! In Photoshop, with Aaron Nace of PHLEARN
Aaron Nace joins the show to discuss and demo Photoshop's latest masking updates.
Fri, October 28, 2022
SmugMug + Flickr +TWiP — Now, better together!
A special joint TWiP + SmugMug episode!
Tue, October 25, 2022
SmugMug Acquires This Week in Photo!
SmugMug, the world’s most influential name in photography acquires the most popular photography podcast!
Fri, October 21, 2022
TechNicki Speaking, Nicki Sun is Unstoppable
In this interview host, and content creator Nicki Sun joins the podcast.
Sat, October 08, 2022
Digitizing Your Memories, with Derrick Story
Derrick Story is a photographer, writer, podcaster, and educator. He publishes his weekly podcast via www.thedigitalstory.com and everywhere podcasts are consumed.
Fri, September 30, 2022
Mindful Photography, with Kenna Klosterman
In this interview, CreativeLive's multi-talented Kenna Klosterman discusses photography education, and finding your niche.
Fri, September 23, 2022
iPhone 14 Pro is amazing! But do you need it?
Jefferson Graham of photowalkstv.com joins the show to discuss the newly released iPhone 14 Pro Max!
Fri, September 16, 2022
On Photographing Dr. Fauci
In this week's episode, I sit down with New York City-based celebrity portrait photographer Jesse Dittmar.
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