If you listened to Episode 3 of the Focus Ring podcast that I did with three other Photocast Network members last month, you’ll have heard that I visited Chester Zoo one day during my visit to the UK in January and February of 2007. I think shooting at Zoos is a great...
This week I’m going to have to do another quick show, as various tasks, in addition to a busy day job, have prevented me once again from preparing a more in-depth episode. Listen on to hear about what I’ve been up to and what will hopefully be coming in the next few...
It’s just going to be a relatively quick episode this week, as I’ve been a little pushed for time for one reason or another, so today I’m just going to touch on a few things that are currently at the fore of mind. Namely how I’m using my new Epson P-5000 portable...
Today I’m going talk about what Hyperfocal Distance is, and how to apply it practically in our photograph, in response to a question that long term listener and moderator on the Martin Bailey Photography Forum, Marisa Firpi was kind enough to record for us using the...
Today I’m going to give guidance on which Digital SLR to buy in response to a question that listener Joshua Lopez was kind enough to record using the MobaTalk Comment System that you can find on the top page at martinbaileyphotography.com. I’m not going to be able to...
There’s always a lot of talk in the forums about how sharp this lens is, how sharp that lens is. Although getting advice from people that already own and are using a particular lens will always be useful and online lens reviews can really help in making up your mind...
So today we’re going to kick off the next Photography Assignment which is going to be reeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaally tough, but first, I’m going to announce the winners of the Reflections Assignment. I’ve got to say that you guys never cease to amaze me with the quality of...
This week I’m going to answer a number of questions from listeners, and we start a new service. Not only can you now leave recorded messages and greetings, that I will include in the show intro. Also, thanks to an idea by listener Mojo_Yugen who’s real name is Brian...
On October the 7th, 2006, I got up at 2AM, after what turned out to be just 90 minutes sleep, and I drove for four hours to the Nagano Prefecture, which is North-West of Tokyo, to shoot the first Autumn leaves of this year. Today we’re going to take a look at the...
I recently received an email from a guy called Tomasz Trzebiatowski (Tomash Tchebiatovsky) with regards to Exposure Compensation. At first I thought Tomasz was just asking for the technical reasons why we use Exposure Compensation, but it turned out that he was...
This week we’ll complete taking a brief look at each episode to date, with a mention of what was discussed and one or two of the main points of that Podcast. As with the last three summaries, I won't be covering all the tips and techniques of course, as it would take...
Welcome to episode 52. Another first this week as I release two episodes in one week. I’m going to continue taking a brief look at each episode to date, giving a brief mention of what was discussed and mention one or two of the main points of that Podcast. The thing...