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I know it sounds like I went to Canon, well I actually did.  I went to Canon headquarters for a little meeting at their new facility in New York.  I got a call a few weeks back asking if I would like to go up to Canon for a meeting and I figured this would be a good chance to be seen by everyone at Canon.  For the record, they paid for transportation, hotel and a few drinks at dinner.  For the full story as to what I saw when I was up there be sure to listen to this weeks RAWtalk.  Stephen hits us with his photo news and I attempt to sing some country songs before jumping into this weeks flying solo portion of the show.  Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes as well as download this weeks episode as an MP3. 

We are back with a Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That on this weeks RAWtalk Episode #048.  After that last two weeks combining for to be a two hour episode I was attempting to keep this latest one to an hour, I failed.   We jumped right into photo news and hit on seven or eight interesting stories.  You can find details and information about each news story over at FroKnowsPhoto.com/rawtalk-48. Like the title says we cover al title bit of this and a little bit of that.  I had a follow up to the "In My Opinion" episode where a FRO reader received a letter letting them know that they made honorable mention.  I get back into the giving my opinion mode during this segment.  Next up I got an e mail asking if a photo contract was worth signing in order to photograph a band.  You really are going to need to hear what this contract asked him to sign to believe it.   Finally I finish with your FLYING SOLO questions which as always are full of great questions.

I hope you enjoyed part one of Episode #47 last week as much as we did.  If you have not listened to Part 1, you may want to do so before jumping into this latest episode.  For those who did hear Part 1 last week, you are going to really love Part 2, where Stephen and I jump into the week's photo news and discuss the new ZOOM H6 that came in the mail.  Not only will you find the photo news preview video below, but you can find all the stories and more that were discussed in this week's episode.

What started out as a regular RAWtalk episode to discuss music, low light and concert photography turned into an almost two-hour marathon of killer information.  I ended up splitting it into two episodes, with part one airing this week and part two coming next week. As always, I sit down with Stephen to discuss the week's photo news, which brings us some pretty interesting stories.  I asked Stephen to stay a while and join in on the low light / concert discussion being that he has shot a ton of shows over the past few years.  After that, I moved into the Flying Solo portion of the show where I took your questions about shooting concerts.  Our conversation was so in-depth that we didnt get to the flying solo portion of the show until late in the episode, so we'll be featuring some of the material in next week's show. Enjoy this weeks RAWtalk and be sure to download Part 2 next week.

This week, I hit on a topic about which I had to be very very careful how I chose my words.  There is a fine line between one's opinion and what could be perceived as something else.  I am still choosing my words wisely as I write up this description.   I am talking about a photo contest that is a legitimate photo contest but chooses a lot of winners and asks you to purchase a photo book with your photo in it.  How many times do I say "in my opinion" during this week's RAWtalk?  Please leave a comment on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube with the number.  Finally, we can't forget photo news with Stephen where he shares with us the week's highlights while we also celebrate his birthday.

Welcome to another week of FroKnowsPhoto RAWtalk.  This week, Stephen and I bring you the photo news from the previews week, including a massive image sensor coming out of China, more goodies from Magic Lantern, a new way to store 360 Terabytes of data and a huge tin-type camera.   Joining me this week at the RAWtalk poker table is professional photographer Dom Savini. Dom is a fantastic photographer, who, amongst other things, photographs the Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleaders. Dom dispenses some excellent tips on starting out in photography and how to book jobs in your career. Finally, I wrapped up this week's RAWtalk with Rapid Fire Flying Solo session where Stephen put 10 minutes on the clock and I answered as many questions as possible.  Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes or your iOS/Android device to automatically download the latest RAWtalk episodes when they go live. 

As many of you know, I studied at the  Antonelli Institute of Graphic Design and Photography and when they asked me to come back and speak to the entire photography class, I jumped on that opportunity. They didn't tell me what to say, other than to be myself and say it like it is.   What do you say to a hundred photographers, half of whom will be graduating only days later?  Do you tell them they won't find jobs out there? No. Do you tell them it's hard to make it? Yes, but in a way that gives them a direction to be successful.   My goal with speaking to the class was to try and give them a realistic look at things they can do to be heard in this very crowded world of photography.   I really hope you enjoy this speech and are able to take something from it. 

Always a bridesmaid never a bride. Weddings, weddings, weddings, everyone wants to know how to shoot weddings.  Continuing on the themed style show this week, I sat down to talk all things wedding photography.  You guys supplied some fantastic questions that took this episode to a new length, literally.   If you didn't have the itch to shoot weddings before, you might just have it after listening to this week's show.  

Do you want to know how to better market your photography?  Tuning in this week to the Marketing Hour would be advised.   As usual, Stephen and I hit on all the latest photo news from the week, including the announcement of the Canon 70D.  Following the news, the show turns into the Marketing Hour.  I put out the word on Facebook that I was looking for marketing questions and you guys supplied me with so many good ones that this episode goes on for an extra half hour.  It went on so long that the battery in the GoPro decided to die on me.   Sit back and enjoy both the audio and video of this week and get ready for some killer nuggets of marketing information. 

As the title says, Ken Rockwell is not on this week's RAWtalk, but that's not for a lack of trying.  You will hear his response to my invitation in the first few minutes of this week's episode.   It was a busy news week filled with new cameras from Fuji and Samsung. We'll also discuss the meritos of Instagram Video vs Vine and the latest addition to Google Street View, which now takes us to the tallest building in the world.   Be sure to keep an EAR out for some secret words.  When you hear something that you think is secret-word worthy, be sure to tweet it with the hashtag #RAWtalk or post it on the Facebook Fan page with the same tag.  Rounding out this episode, I answer your questions during the FLYING SOLO portion of the podcast. 

On this week's RAWtalk, Stephen and I discuss some of the major news stories from the prior week. SIGMA finally announced pricing for its much anticipated 18-35 F1.8 lens.  A photographer is suing BuzzFeed for $3.9 Million.  Is this the Canon 3D in this blurry photos???  Rumors are flying that Adobe may drop the price of Photoshop and Creative Cloud soon and NASA gives us a first-hand look at what cameras are on the Mars Curiosity Rover.   Get ready for another action-packed, levels busting Flying Solo Portion of RAWtalk where I answer your questions directly. 

I had the opportunity to head up to New York City to interview one of the most famous Rock Photographers ever, Bob Gruen.  Bob captured Rock and Roll in its heyday, living with bands, joining them on the road and sharing in the lifestyle.  He captured one of the most recognizable images in the history of music photography: John Lennon wearing his New York City T-Shirt.   Could you image being asked to be John and Yoko's personal photographer?  Being that close to one of the most respected and successful musicians of all time?  Bob was more than just a photographer for them, he was their friend.   I sat down with Bob in his studio in NYC for this candid conversation that could shave gone on for hours.  The stories are awe inspiring and leave you wanting to hear more.  Lucky for you a documentary on Bob's work was just released on Showtime so please check your local listings for the viewing schedule.   To check out Bob's photo books you can do an amazon search for Bob Gruen.  Enjoy this once in a lifetime c

Last week the Chicago Sun Times decided to axe its entire photography staff in favor of freelancers and reporters with iPhones.  We had to cover this discussion in more detail because it was so out there.  You will not believe the quotes that came from the people who made this decision, WOW.   Stephen sits down to bring us the week's Photo News stories, which include a NEW image sensor that is 1000x more sensitive to light, a band trying to sell photo passes to their shows for $150 and a memory card that will allow for RAID storage.  Be sure to download this week's episode on iTunes or give it a watch on YouTube.

Thanks to BorrowLenses.com I have been playing with the Canon 1D X and a bunch of the pro lenses.  It has long been my goal to play with the top of the line Canon and compare it to my Nikon D4.  This week I start to discuss some differences between the two cameras to start to formulate a comparison review.  All I can say is I am enjoying using the Canon 1D X and all the pro glass that came with it.   This week Stephen is back with more photo news ranging from Flickr Hacks to Photographers fighting in Paris to hidden war photos from 40 years ago.   I wrap up this week with a spirited Flying Solo portion where I was on FIRE with my responses.  Just remember my responses are in good fun and not meant to be taken as if I am angry at all. 

What a week it was for Flickr, they launch a totally redesigned site, they do away with pro accounts, give you 1TB of photo storage for FREE and their CEO says there is no such thing as Professional Photographers anymore.  We will discuss this and more along with a special interview with Adam Lerner discussing his recent magical trip to Cuba.

On this week's RAWtalk, Stephen is back with a bunch of the industry Photo News including three stories about Canon.  We also revisit the Adobe Creative Cloud discussion before moving into the Flying Solo portion on this week's episode.  Be sure to keep an ear our for secret phrases to tweet and post on Facebook.  Don't forget to subscribe on iTunes as you will be the first each week to automatically be sent the new RAWtalk.

On this week's RAW Talk, host Jared Polin discusses the recent announcement that Photoshop will henceforth be available only by lease instead of purchase and Stephen returns with some excellent photo news. This episode brought to you by FroKnowsPhoto.com/bootcamps. You can submit your questions for future episodes of RAW Talk to podcast@froknowsphoto.com. For more information about Jared and the show, visit FroKnowsPhoto.com

On this week's RAWtalk, Stephen enters the picture again with a bunch of really cool photo news stories.  Each week, we are going to try to bring Stephen in with new Photo News showcasing interesting gadgets, gear and stories.   I also sit down solo to answer some of your photo questions in this week's Flying Solo portion of RAWtalk.  Enjoy this week's RAWtalk that is brought to you by FroKnowsPhoto.com/bootcamps You can submit your questions for future episodes of RAW Talk to podcast@froknowsphoto.com. For more information about Jared and the show, visit FroKnowsPhoto.com

This week, I sit down with Steve Boyle who is an incredible photographer for a candid conversation. Steve specializes in sports photography, from portraits of players to spectacular behind the scenes images.  His clients range from ESPN The Magazine to Gatorade and he lets us in to how he gets his jobs.  I learned a lot from listing to how he made it to where he is today.  http://steveboylephoto.com Enjoy this week's RAWtalk that is brought to you by FroKnowsPhoto.com/bootcamps You can submit your questions for future episodes of RAW Talk to podcast@froknowsphoto.com. For more information about Jared and the show, visit FroKnowsPhoto.com

We dive into a few interesting topics before jumping into another session of Flying Solo.  This week, I cover the NEW Sigma 18-35 F1.8, and give you a preview of the Canon Pixma Pro 10 review that is on its way.  Finally, with the recent tragic events in Boston still so fresh, I discuss what I would do if, as a photographer, I ever found myself in such a horrible situation. Enjoy this week's RAWtalk that is brought to you by FroKnowsPhoto.com/bootcamps You can submit your questions for future episodes of RAW Talk to podcast@froknowsphoto.com. For more information about Jared and the show, visit FroKnowsPhoto.com