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What is the best lens to use if you are shooting a portrait? Is now a good time to buy a new DSLR or should you wait for whatever is coming next? What software makes the most of your photos and is it worth the price? Which products and accessories must you have in your camera bag, and which can you avoid? What are the best resources for digital camera reviews and price comparisons? If you have ever asked questions like those, you will find the answers on Digital Photography Life: Make Every ...
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Where photography meets technology. Weekly podcasts, photo tips, equipment reviews, and more. Author and pro photographer Derrick Story shares his insights, experiences, and opinions.
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Let us help you master your Digital Underwater Photographic skills at the Jim Church School of UW Photography. We specialize in Digital Underwater Photography Instruction. Visit us at www.jimchurchphoto.com/
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Year-End Organizing Checklist for Photographers - TDS Photography Podcast
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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,029, Dec. 9, 2025. Today's theme is, "Year-End Organizing Checklist for Photographers." I'm Derrick Story. It's easy for photographers to be distracted by holiday sales as the year closes. Black Friday discounts and Cyber Monday deals are indeed tempting. But instead of focusing on acquiring new gear, this is a g…
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Catching Up on the Latest Photo News - TDS Photography Podcast
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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,028, Dec. 2, 2025. Today's theme is, "Catching Up on the Latest Photo News." I'm Derrick Story. We've been so busy with workshops and gift guides that I haven't been able to share the latest interesting news stories in our space. Well that changes today! I have the DP Review Camera of the Year, the Leica Photo of…
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The 2026 Photography Workshop Season - TDS Photography Podcast
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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,027, Nov. 25, 2025. Today's theme is, "The 2026 Photography Workshop Season." I'm Derrick Story. The 2026 workshop season features more events than ever! We have informative webinars, online intensives, and in-person explorations to exciting locations. I'll go over the entire lineup today, and then chat with Rob …
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Photographer's Gift Guide 2025 - TDS Photography Podcast
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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,026, Nov. 18, 2025. Today's theme is, "Photographer's Gift Guide 2025." I'm Derrick Story. Over the course of a year, I test many cool photo and camping accessories. Most of these would make affordable, excellent gifts for the photo enthusiast in your life. This week I'll share my favorites, just in time for the …
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Using Motion to Enhance Mood - TDS Photography Podcast
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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,025, Nov. 11, 2025. Today's theme is, "Using Motion to Enhance Mood." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue The first day of our Autumn Workshop was exploring the Sonoma Coast. It was a gray day, perfect for experimenting with mood-enhancing techniques. I slowed the shutter to 1/2 second to create a somber, peacef…
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My Favorite New Features in Lightroom 9 - TDS Photography Podcast
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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,024, Nov. 4, 2025. Today's theme is, "My Favorite New Features in Lightroom 9." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Lightroom Desktop continues to vie for the hearts of enthusiast photographers who aren't already locked in to Lightroom Classic. And for those of us who want a more flexible solution, the terrific …
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The OM-3 Plus DxO PhotoLab 9 for My Upcoming Workshop - TDS Photography Podcast
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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,023, October 28, 2025. Today's theme is, "The OM-3 Plus DxO PhotoLab 9 for My Upcoming Workshop." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue One of the things I really like about next week's Sonoma County Fall Workshop is the sheer variety of subject material. Every day is something new - perfect for the versatile OM S…
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How I Lost My Shirt on a Wedding Photo Assignment - TDS Photography Podcast
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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,022, October 21, 2025. Today's theme is, "How I Lost My Shirt on a Wedding Photo Assignment." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue We all know that wedding photo assignments can be challenging, but you shouldn't lose your shirt in the process. Here's one such story that happened last week. Plus, DxO FilmPack 8, A…
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7 Techniques for Bending Reality in the Sierras - TDS Photography Podcast
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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,021, October 14, 2025. Today's theme is, "7 Techniques for Bending Reality in the Sierras." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue We're back from the Eastern Sierra! One discussion topic that ran through the entire week was "Keeping It Real or Going Surreal." Our photographers embraced a variety of approaches to c…
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5 Tips to Improve Your Photo Headshots - TDS Photography Podcast
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The Rise of AI-Generated Headshots - TDS Photography Podcast
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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,019, Sept. 30, 2025. Today's theme is, "The Rise of AI-Generated Headshots." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue I just had an encounter with a potential client who opted for an AI-generated headshot over an in-person session. I did get to see the result, and it prompted me to do some research on this very popul…
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Fall Color Just Around the Bend - TDS Photography Podcast
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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,018, Sept. 23, 2025. Today's theme is, "Fall Color Just Around the Bend." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Spring is beautiful, summer is energetic, but autumn can be spectacular. And in just a few weeks fall color will kick into high gear. We'll take a look at how nature creates this magical display, then ta…
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Telephoto Madness - OM System, Sigma, and More - TDS Photography Podcast
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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,017, Sept. 16, 2025. Today's theme is, "Telephoto Madness - OM System, Sigma, and More." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue September must be telephoto month. Big guns were announced by OM System, Sigma, and Sirui Aurora. Some of these are affordable, some are less so. But there's bound to be something for ever…
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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,016, Sept. 10, 2025. Today's theme is, "iPhone 17 - Part 2." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue The star of the Sept. 9th Apple Presentation may have been the ultra-thin iPhone Air, but for serious photographers, all eyes were on the iPhone 17 Pro. And overall, Apple did not disappoint. Today I'll discuss the k…
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This is The Digital Story Podcast 1,016, Sept. 9, 2025. Today's theme is, "iPhone 17 - Part 1." I'm Derrick Story. Opening Monologue Back in May, when I crushed the screen of my iPhone 15 Pro Max, I pledged that I would not buy a replacement until the iPhone 17 Pro was released. And I have stayed true to my word. But now the day is here. In this Pa…
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All About Lightroom II Adobe Photoshop Lightroom product manager Tom Hogarty joins us today to discuss the awesomeness that is Lightroom II. Whether you already have the program and want to learn how some tips on how to use it, or if you just want to know what Lightroom II does, you'll enjoy Tom on today's show.You'll also have a chance to win a co…
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Laurel Housden, The Photo Enthusiast, and The Queen of All Contests on Digital Photography Life comes on today to talk about her transition from enthusiastic amateur to pro photographer. Laurel is a long-time listener of our previous podcast, and the information she learned from pros like Scott Kelby, Rick Sammon and Kevin Kubota inspired her to tr…
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Photographer and instructor extraordinaire, Steve Simon, joins us with his tips on how to make your subjects look better in your portraits. Be sure to check out www.scottsphotoblog.com for the full show notes and links to what we talked about in this week's show. Steve is our new best podcast friend - a terrific guy, generous with his information a…
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It's the best of digital photography, as we talk about the best new lens for Nikon DSLRs, the best laptop for photographers, and Popular Photography's best camera for 2008.Among today's hot topics:Nikon's awesome new prime lens for cropped-sensor DSLRs, the super-sexy AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G. OK, maybe the name isn't very sexy, but the lens is.T…
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Are you hesitant to approach strangers on the street to ask them to take their picture? Do you need to immediately connect with potential clients? Would you like to improve your ability to make your models feel comfortable in your studio?If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, you'll really enjoy our guest, Nicholas Boothman, author of…
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How to Make Your Spring Pictures SingOn today's show, we talk about how to take great spring pictures. Whether it's capturing the right light, putting the focus on your subject, or taking advantage of spring backgrounds to beautify your portraits, we have you covered.We also talk about Olympus's calling an end to the megapixel wars (hooray!), the n…
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The latest digital photography news, the cameras we're spending our hard-earned money on and more are all here in the long-awaited Episode 15 of Digital Photography Life. First off, where have we been for the past four months? It's a long story and we don't want to bore you. So, let's just say we're back now, better than ever. Well, maybe not bette…
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It's that season again - tons of new cameras and gear to discuss. We'll get into some of the latest and greatest, and tell you how to take better pictures on sunny days with the equipment you have now. But first, a bit of catch up - on our last show, I mentioned an online back service that will mail you a hard drive with your data, saving you weeks…
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Take your landscape photography to new heights with great tips from pro photographer Marc Meunch on today's show. Marc covers the best gear, shooting techniques and digital processing tricks to give your shots that cover-quality magic. Marc is a fantastic guest on today's show, which you'd expect given his outstanding resume. Marc has photographed …
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What do you buy when you want it all? Today, Michael tells us not only about the new Nikon D300s he just picked up, but about all the swag he got to deck it out, Digital Photography Life style. Some of the things Michael added on were the enhanced battery grip, the enhanced Nikon battery for the camera, next generation NiMH rechargeable batteries w…
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Mike and Mike hand over the microphone to eight of the participants of their most recent Digital UW Photography Class. Each person takes the opportunity to introduce themselves and tell you a little bit about their best shot of the week. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimc…
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Mike and Mike offer up a Halloween treat when they discuss the trick to getting great images during night dives or dives to spooky places. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and future Digital Underwater Photography Podcasts can be automatically delive…
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Mike and Mike discuss how and when to use Aperture or Shutter Priority in digital underwater photography. They give you a thorough explanation of the best use of these automatic exposure controls. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and future Digital U…
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Mike and Mike demystify the histogram and detail it’s value to digital underwater photographers. They provide you with a thorough explanation of when and how to best use the histogram. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and future Digital Underwater Ph…
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In the first of a series of Podcasts dealing with digital post-processing, Mike and Mike discuss their views on image enhancement and manipulation. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and future Digital Underwater Photography Podcasts can be automatical…
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Mike and Mike speak with Wayne Hasson, President of Oceans for Youth Foundation a non-profit foundation designed to encourage underwater education for youth. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and future Digital Underwater Photography Podcasts can be a…
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Mike and Mike discuss the most effective methods of utilizing your digital camera's LCD screen. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and future Digital Underwater Photography Podcasts can be automatically delivered to your computer by subscribing to them…
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Mike and Mike discuss the benefits of using a short focal length and getting close to your “Big Critter” subjects. They explain why your goal should always be to reduce the amount of water between your camera and your subject. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.…
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Mike and Mike hand over the microphone to twelve of the participants of their most recent Digital UW Photography Class. Each person takes the opportunity to introduce themselves and tell you a little bit about their best shot of the week. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jim…
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Mike and Mike interview Piers Van Der Walt, Captain of the Turks and Caicos Aggressor and an outstanding underwater photographer. Piers discusses his photographic philosophy and the status of photography aboard his vessel. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com.…
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Mike and Mike explain what to do when you find dust on your digital camera’s image sensor. They provide you with the web address of the most comprehensive site that they have ever found on cleaning digital camera sensors. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. …
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Mike and Mike reveal the truth about digital SLR viewfinders and what they actually show. They explain how to test your own camera’s “Viewfinder Frame Coverage”. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and future Digital Underwater Photography Podcasts can …
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Mike and Mike return with a new “Shooting Situation” episode for their Digital UW Photography Podcast. This week’s Shooting Situation, details four critter encounters in the waters off Belize. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and future Digital Under…
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In the second of two parts, Mike and Mike further explain how to balance ambient and strobe light into a perfectly exposed underwater photograph. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and future Digital Underwater Photography Podcasts can be automatically…
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In the first of two parts, Mike and Mike explain how to balance ambient and strobe light into a perfectly exposed underwater photograph. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and future Digital Underwater Photography Podcasts can be automatically delivere…
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Mike and Mike introduce a new “Shooting Situation” feature to their Digital UW Photography Podcast. This week’s Shooting Situation, details a turtle encounter, while photographing a human subject at Little Cayman. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and…
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Mike and Mike hand over the microphone to eleven of the participants of their most recent Digital UW Photography Class. Each person takes the opportunity to introduce themselves and tell you a little bit about their best shot of the week. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jim…
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Digital UW photo equipment is bound to experience some hiccups over time. Mike and Mike share some recent troubleshooting experiences and offer a few suggestions about problem solving during photo dive trips. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and futu…
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Mike and Mike provide some valuable advice about the preventative care and maintenance of your valuable underwater photo equipment, before, during and after dive trips. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and future Digital Underwater Photography Podcas…
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Mike and Mike discuss the spectacular photo opportunities possible during Humpback Whale breeding season at the Silver Banks, off the coast of the Dominican Republic. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and future Digital Underwater Photography Podcasts…
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Apple’s new all-in-one post production photo software, “Aperture” is the subject of a fascinating interview with Aperture “power user”, Randy Ubillos. The entire Digital Underwater Photography Podcast archive can be found by following the Podcast link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. This and future Digital Underwater Photography Podcasts can be automati…
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During their week aboard the Turks and Caicos Aggressor II, with the Jim Church School of Underwater Photography, Mike and Mike interview the Aggressor’s resident photo pro, Christopher Guglielmo. All eleven Digital Underwater Photography Podcasts can be found by following the link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. These and future Digital Underwater Phot…
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How does a Live-Aboard photo dive trip differ from a land-based photo dive trip? Mike and Mike detail the many benefits Live-Aboard diving has for underwater photographers. All ten Digital Underwater Photography Podcasts can be found by following the link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. These and future Digital Underwater Photography Podcasts can be aut…
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Mike and Mike discuss how to make your UW images stand apart from the images of other UW photographers. All you have to do is to “Think Outside Of The Box”. Mike and Mike will also direct you to several photo examples to illustrate this topic. All nine Digital Underwater Photography Podcasts can be found by following the link at www.jimchurchphoto.…
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Mike and Mike make sense out of the relationship between image sensors on digital cameras and the focal length of lenses. This week’s episode also includes a simple explanation of the “Crop Factor”. All eight Digital Underwater Photography Podcasts can be found by following the link at www.jimchurchphoto.com. These and future Digital Underwater Pho…
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