In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with Bill Simone, commercial photographer.

Hosts:
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Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)

Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)

Special Guest:
Bill Simone, commercial photographer.

http://www.billsimonephotography.com/

Bill's blog

http://www.simoneassociates.com/

LightSource Episode 67 (Interview Series) [45:49 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
New Nikon D700
New Hasselblad 50MP Camera
101 Photoshop tips in 5 minutes video - Deke
moo does business cards
pimped photography van - Chase Jarvis

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Special Guest Bill Simone discusses:
Getting started in photography business
Moving from product photography to portraiture
Influence of still life photography
Single source lighting
Working with commercial clients
HDR in backgrounds
Rim light
Shooting for composites
Favorite Equipment
Color calibrated studio environment
His personal portfolio
Panoramic portraits

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In this episode, Bill and Ed answer some listener emails.

Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)

Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)

LightSource Episode 66 (Audio Article Series) [32:30 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
The winner of the LightSource Shorts LSS002 - assigment: "Hands" - Bradley Spitzer - "Envy"
Mixing outdoor light with artificial light
Using custom White Balance
Choosing wall color for your studio
Changing the color of your background

Featured SquareSpace Photographer

Josh Kill, Commercial Photographer
Bill and Ed talk with Josh about his photography and his experience as a SquareSpace photographer.

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In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with David Hobby of Strobist.com.

Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)

Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)

Special Guest:
David Hobby, photographer and blogger.

LightSource Episode 65 (Interview Series) [48:49 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Gobos and Cookies
End of the "Hands" assignment
New LightSource Assignment - "Emotion"
Ed's new computer - Windows Vista 64
Morgan Silk on theFStopmag.com
Awesome photo manipulation inspiration on DesignFeer.com

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Special Guest David Hobby discusses:
What is Strobist.com?
Traveling around the world with Chase Jarvis and Joe McNally
Joe McNally's book The moment it clicks
A day in the life of Strobist
What he is shooting lately
Strobist meetups
New Strobist.com Lighting Seminar DVD
Cutting holes in umbrellas for a unique fill light
Barn doors for speedlights
What he is learning right now
Creating interesting light
Using ambient light as a building block
How he approaches a scene
What about monolights?
Using small flashes in the studio
Creating a "lighting file"
Determining the fill light in a photo
Impression about Radio Poppers
Strobist on USA Today
What coming next for Strobist.com

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In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with Tim Tadder commercial and sports photographer.

Hosts:
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Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)

Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)

Special Guest:
Tim Tadder, commercial and sports photographer.

LightSource Episode 64 (Interview Series) [41:58 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Pocket Wizard can be installed in Nikon D cameras
Eye-Fi announces new wireless cards
Games to play with your camera [via Photojojo]

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Special Guest Tim Tadder discusses:
Starting out as a sports photographers son
Finding photography
Learning through photojournalism
Working hard and taking more pictures
Finding a style with location photography
Marketing tips
Building a brand from your style
Finding inspiration
High production/high definition lighting style
Lighting gear
Pre-shoot prep work
Compositing the final shot
Shooting celebrities
Post production and retouching
Using shadows to create shape and contrast
Favorite light modifiers
Choosing to be good at photography

Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.

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In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with Jerry Day, producer of the Light Like a Pro DVD.

Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)

Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)

Special Guest:
Jerry Day, photographer, film maker and producer of the Light Like a Pro DVD.

LightSource Episode 63 (Interview Series) [58:40 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Attending the Captivated by the Light Seminar with Ed Pierce
(Really) Stunning Pictures and Photos - Smashing Magazine
Firefox 3 to support color management
LightSource LSS002 Assignment - win an autographed memory card case and a Seagate 4GB CF Photo Hard Drive!
Photoshop Disasters

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Special Guests Jerry Day discusses:
Getting started in the photography industry with set building
His lighting videos on YouTube: Controlling Light and Interview Trick
Photographing Automobiles
Continuous versus Strobe light for photography
Soft focus backgrounds
Photographing children
Lighting a background to avoid shadows
Hard light versus soft light
Avoiding specular blow out
Using reflector cards in the studio
Tips for buying more quality light sources
- Control
- Egg Crates
- Good diffusion
Choosing the right size for your softbox
Lighting for interviews
Creating smooth skin with lighting
Eliminating background shadows
Gorilla lighting techniques
Shoebox camera tricks
Using gaffers tape for control
Light Like a Pro DVD
Dramatic lighting for food

Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.

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In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with James Sullivan of 1prophoto.com.

Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)

Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)

Special Guest:
James Sullivan, educator and operator of 1prophoto.com.

LightSource Episode 62 (Interview Series) [45:10 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Adobe Re-releases its Camera Raw 4.4.1 update
LightRoom 2 Beta arrives
Breaking out the portable flashes
honlphoto Grids for portable flashes
What's in your gaffer short list on LightSource Flickr Group
Extension of the LightSource LSS001 Assignment

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Special Guests James Sullivan discusses:
Getting started in the photography industry
The importance of the assistant
What it takes to be a good digital technician
Getting work as an assistant
Moving to New York City
Photo sessions as a team effort
Strobe Packs Cost per Watt-Second [PDF]
Renting Equipment rather than purchasing
Lessons learned from great photographers
Learning to communicate
Photo Assistant Boot Camp
Digital Technician Workshop
Being an advocate for the assistant community
Getting paid for your work

Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.

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In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with Scarpati, commercial music photographer.

Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)

Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)

Special Guest:
Scarpati, commercial music photographer.

LightSource Episode 61 (Interview Series) [55:20 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Finding new music from a photography podcast
LightSource Shorts Assignment LSS001
New behind the scenes video coming soon
Ryan Allen's behind the scenes video in the LightSource Flickr group
DIY Car mounting camera rig by Teemu_R in the LightSource Flickr group

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Special Guests Scarpati discusses:
Getting started in music photography
Working with limited equipment
Using portable flashes with long exposures
Not having a defined "look"
Collaboration on a photo shoot
Building sets
Owning vs Renting a studio
Shooting in a home studio
Studio wall color choices
Shooting on location
Buying equipment that lasts
Speedotron Black Line 105 to stop action better
LightTools Egg Crates
Removing of light in an image
Using cards to add reflections
Using soft boxes as dramatic light sources
Using egg crates
Introducing perspective with lenses and sets
Lighting groups with softboxes
How bands have (not) changed over the years
Memorable photo shoots
Enjoying your work

Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.

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In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with Dana Hursey, commercial generalist and lifestyle photographer.

Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)

Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)

Special Guest:
Dana Hursey, commercial photographer.

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LightSource Episode 60 (Interview Series) [59:12 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Adobe Lightroom and camera raw updates - Update: Adobe has retracted this update
Free Image Space E-book for Lightroom
Lightroom Monday presets by Matt Kloskowski
LightSource Shorts and assignment LSS001
Photowalking
Timeshooting
Photomarathons

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Special Guests Dana Hursey discusses:
Teaching at art center and college design of pasedena
Getting started in photography
Being a generalist
14 Days Project
Coming up with creative concepts
Setting up the final shot in the camera
Using vibrant colors in film and digital world
Creating a dynamic motion look in the studio
Lighting for conceptual images
Using a parachute silk
Getting great color
What you miss out by not learning film
His lighting equipment selections
Simulating sunlight
Not having a formula for a shoot
Using strobes with daylighting
Creating natural looking images in mixed light
Tricks for relaxing your subject
Advice for people who want to shoot commercially

Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.

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In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with Embry Rucker, commercial and lifestyle photographer.

Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)

Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)

Special Guest:
Embry Rucker, commercial photographer.

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LightSource Episode 59 (Interview Series) [42:29 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Nikon web site
nik software releases Viveza
New book from Matt Kloskowski - Layers: The Complete Guide to Photoshop's Most Powerful Feature
picnik unlocks pro features
aperture 2 released
Hollywoods perfect woman
DIY Backdrops from home depot video
action in the LightSource flickr group

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Special Guests Embry Rucker discusses:
Getting started in action sports photography
Using the snow as a reflector
Transitioning into a commercial lifestyle photographer
Shooting on location, run and gun photo shoots
Lighting on location
Bare minimum equipment list
Using a beauty dish
Powering a triggering light setups
Using assistants
When grip and high end gear is the right choice
What he recommends for purchase
Advice for getting into the commercial photography industry
Post processing

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In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with Dave Hill, commercial music and advertising photographer.

Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)

Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)

Special Guest:
Dave Hill, commercial photographer.

LightSource Episode 58 (Interview Series) [32:13 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Delkin Image Router
New book by Joe McNally The Moment It Clicks
Prince of Cheap Monster Lighting Tactics II workshop
Photo Pass art exhibit at Koos art center, Los Angeles, CA
Assignments in the LightSource flickr group?
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Special Guests Dave Hill discusses:
What its like to have a style named after him
How he developed his style
Getting started in photography
Getting into music photography
Controlling light with multiple subjects
Preparing for a composite image
tips for composite image creation
Using your thumbs for flags
Ring flash as a fill light
Lighting and traveling with a beauty dish
Using White Lightning gear to start out with
The importance of starting with monolights
The benefits of having full power strobes and generators on set
Running your lights outside with cheap generators
Using grids to focus light
Light meters for looks
The "secret" to the Dave Hill look
Transitioning from music photography to corporate executive portraits
Why having assistants makes shooting more fun

Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.

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In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with David Tobie, product technology manager from Datacolor.

Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)

Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)

Special Guest:
David Tobie, Datacolor.

LightSource Episode 57 (Interview Series) [50:42 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Printed portfolios
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DIY Flash diffuser
Poor mans tripod
Radio Popper update

Special Guests Dan Couto discusses:
Why calibration is important
Why images look different across monitors
Basic color management for screen viewing
Intro to color profiles
Why doesnt my prints match my monitor?
Color Spaces and capture spaces
Soft proofing your images
Srgb vs Adobe rgb camera color spaces
Color calibrating for your local print lab
Color management for printers
Monitor color calibration process
Building a monitor profile
How ambient light effects monitor color
Proofing lights for print review
Calibration on a laptop for field work
Datacolor product options:
Spyder3Elite
Spyder3Pro
Spyder3Print
Spyder3Studio
Free online resources for color management

Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.

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In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with commercial photographer Dan Couto.

Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)

Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)

Special Guest:
Dan Couto, commercial photographer.

LightSource Episode 56 (Interview Series) [41:42 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Casio Exilim Pro
Radiopopper
Outlook plugin for photo shoots
Mouth Eye Contest

Special Guests Dan Couto discusses:
Getting inspiration from comics
Converging art mediums
Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud
How vision arrives
Creating illustrative pin-up portraits
Using old specialty software
Why cinematography school is great
Getting great composition
How he got started in photography
Shooting Your Way to a Million - Richard Shabura
His favorite equipment
Mixing 3D and 2D images
Archive Magazine
Inspiration from old magazines
Getting to be instinctive with color
Ballistic publishing exotique series
Viewing art to understand color

Email your lighting and photography questions to: studiolighting@ gmail.com or leave a voicemail with your SIP phone at (747) 600-3900 and we'll try to answer your question on the show. Also, don't forget to visit our LightSource Flickr Group for photo feedback and discussion.

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In this edition of LightSource, Bill and Ed talk with commercial photographer Brandon Voges from Bruton Stoube.

Hosts:
Bill Crawford, publisher of StudioLighting.net (Flickr)
Ed Hidden, exclusive IStockPhoto.com photographer and inspector (Flickr)

Theme Music:
Sean Campbell and Steve Hill (Firesickle.com)

Special Guest:
Brandon Voges, commercial photographer.


View Brandon on Flickr.com

LightSource Episode 55 (Interview Series) [51:38 minutes]
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Bill and Ed discuss:
Happy New Year - resolutions
Listener Questions:
- Using music with web slide shows
- What is the difference between a