Picture This: Photography Podcast

Is Apple ever going to make a designated camera? If so, what would it look like, which features would is have, and how much woud it cost? Tony & Chelsea Northrup discuss the possibiity of the camera and specualte what it would be and how it could impact photography and the camera industry

Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about the 10 cameras that changed the trajectory of photography forever; from the first ever digital camera to the newest smartphones that have innovated features that will change how we take pictures.

Gerald Undone sparked a great discussion about camera press events and reviews. Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about theirs experiences as reviewers and add to a discussion that's long overdue.

Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about how A.I. is being trained using the photos of photographers, the enthics of not giving artists credit, and what we can and should do about it!

Tony and Chelsea talk about how content creation is harder than ever.

Tony and Chelsea discuss Marques Brownlees review of "the worst product" and address the backlash he faced. Are reviewers responsible for only providing good feedback? How much should a reviewer consider the longevity of a company when providing a review? Tony and Chelsea discuss their experiences with bad reviews, times they've made companies upset, and how they approach making reviews that are fair but honest.

OUR STORE: http://northrup.photo Use our 10% off coupon 'YouTube' Video is more and more popular, but will it ever fully replace photos? Tony and Chelsea take sides and pick their favortie medium, Photos v Video, while debating the pros and cons of each and providing somewhat questionable research.

How much should photographers charge? One wedding photographer charges $8,000 and sparked outrage online. Some even thought photo should be free. Tony & Chelsea talk about how much most photographers charge, break down the costs of running a photo business, and give tips on making your photo business successful.

Manny Ortiz was robbed of $16,000 in camera gear. Our friend Luis was FOLLOWED HOME an hour to be robbed of his medium format camera gear. It's NOT the photographers fault - cameras make us targets. They're easy to steal and extremely easy to sell because they're basically the last remaining piece of technology that has no anti-theft technology. ONE COMPANY has implemented anti-theft technology already, and it has reduced the resale value of stolen gear by 50% - thus reducing the profit margin for thieves by signifcantly more than 50%. EVERY CAMERA COMPANY needs to take some basic measures to make theft more difficult and less profitable, and that includes Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Hasselblad, Panasonic Lumix, OM System and Leica. But not Pentax. Nobody is going to steal your Pentax.

After Samsung's Fake Moon debacle, Samsung's head of consumer experience says, "There is no real picture, full stop". Tony and CHelsea dig into the fake moon controversy, the ways photos have been faked and edited over time, and if there's any truth to all photos being faked.

Tony and Chelsea give their thoughts on why YouTubers are stepping back, buring out, and Quitting.

On this episode of the Picture This! Photography podcast, Tony & Chelsea discuss the right and ethical way to "steal" photos. All of us get inspiration from somewhere but how can you do it respectfully and in a way that makes you a better photographer? T&C go through various ways to find what you like about other artists and how to incorporate it into your own work!

Tony & Chelsea Northrup discuss the very near future of cameras and photography by predicting which cameras will be released in 2024. Some predictions are based on reliable rumors and some are based on hopes and dreams! Sony, Canon, Nikon, DJI, Fujifilm, Pentax, Lumix! What will they come out with?

Tony & Chelsea host the 2023 Pixel Awards and choose the very best and worst photo tech of the year including Best Accessory, Best Computer, Best Drone, Biggest Disappointment, and The BEST Camera of the Year!

The Sony A9 III is the first stills camera to have a global shutter! Tony and Chelsea talk about what a global shutter is, how it benefits photographers, and what it means for the future of photography and cameras. Tony also rattles off another wish list of what he would like to see improved on in the a9 III and all future cameras.

We talked about the state of AI a few months ago and it's grown even more popular since then. AI is being used to make portraits, steal celebrities' likenesses, attack people, and more. Now, governments and companies, including camera companies, are beginning to put protocols in place to fight back against harmful AI. Is there any hope of keeping this runaway tech in check? Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about the ways people are pushing back and what photographers can do to authenticate their photos.

The new DJI Pocket 3 launched this month and it made Tony Northrup realize he's been thinking about cameras all wrong. On this epeisode of The Picture This! Photography Podcast, Chelsea nd Tony discuss DJIs new product, their plan for developing cameras, and how they could disrupt the current camera market.

The OLYMPICS are coming in the summer of 2024 and that means we're going to get new camera gear. The Canon R1 might make an appearance in time to show off on the sidelines. Sony is due to put out two new cameras, which one will they decide to show off at the big event? Can Nikon put out a new update or camera in time for the games? Tony and Chelsea make their predictions and wishes based on rumors and their camera desires!

Tony and Chelsea talk about their vacation and how they chose the WRONG cameras for travel, including their iPhone cameras. Hear about how and when the iphone fails as a camera and which cameras they would bring on a casual family trip.

Tony & Chelsea Northrup share the secret behind what make professional photographer's photos GREAT. Find out the tips on how to control lighting, how to choose the right gear, the secrets of camera settings, and more.