The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast

Here's a recent episode of the Focus Ring that I participated in, just in case you don't. The Photocast Network is a great group of Photography related Podcasts, that can all be found at http://www.photocastnetwork.com/ You can also subscribe to the Focus Ring Podcast in iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=214222016

Having just finished the Snow Monkey Workshop and Photography Tour, here's a brief update and some participant comments from the bus as we arrived back in Tokyo. Here's a blog post with the first few images I selected from the Workshop: http://bit.ly/mbp228

This week we look at the three winning images from the December 2009 Assignment which was on the theme "Quiet Light". Dan Newcomb's Vancouver Fog Time Lapse Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqWTV8rzz3s Here's the blog post with details of the current MBP/WebSpy six month assignment prizes: http://bit.ly/61LAXU

The MBP Roundtable is back, after a two year break! Today I chat with Landon Michaelson and Dan Newcomb on some great photography related topics! Landon Michaelson's Web site: http://www.bksecret.com/photography/ Also find Landon on Twitter Here: http://twitter.com/bksecretphoto Dan Newcomb's Time Lapse Photography on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/TimeLapseHD Gear Tips: Timer: http://bit.ly/ebaytimer RadioPopper JrX Transmitter: http://radiopopper.com/products/jrx-transmitter/ X-Rite ColorMunki Photo: http://www.xrite.com/product_overview.aspx?ID=1115 X-Rite ColorChecker Passport: http://www.xrite.com/product_overview.aspx?ID=1257 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/

Following in tradition, for the third year running, here's my personal top ten images from 2009, with a little info on each photograph. 2008 Top 10: http://bit.ly/mbp170 2007 Top 10: http://bit.ly/mbp119

As 2009 draws to an end, we look back at my achievements for the year and set some new goals 2010. I was a guest on Scott Bourne's Photofocus Podcast: http://photofocus.com/2009/12/25/photofocus-podcast-episode-25/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/

Today I'm going to talk about how I make pictures, as opposed to take pictures, and as usual, include a few real-world examples. This post was also prompted by a recent blog post by Rick Sammon; "On Making Pictures": http://rickrawrulessammon.blogspot.com/2009/12/on-making-pictures.html Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/

Today it gives me great pleasure to announce the winners of the first MBP/WebSpy Photography Assignment accumulated vote winners for the last six month's assignments. Details: https://mbp.ac/221 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/

It gives me great pleasure to announce the Martin Bailey Photography Fine Art Folios! MBP Fine Art Folios: http://www.fineartfolios.jp/ WebSpy Soho icon vote page: http://www.webspy.com/soho Episode 215 on soft-proofing: http://bit.ly/mbp215

Following on from my recent two Photography Fundamentals episodes, here are a few slightly more advanced "next steps" to keep in mind. See the earlier Fundamentals episodes and transcripts here: Part #1: http://bit.ly/60Hecq Part#2: http://bit.ly/7D1y4P Why Focus-Recompose Sucks: http://visual-vacations.com/Photography/focus-recompose_sucks.htm Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/

Today we look at the results of the October MBP/WebSpy Assignment on the theme Only 50mm! We have some great back-stories to share too! Back-stories forum posts: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=3221&start=30 Here are the scores and accumulated votes: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/

We're going back to basics! This is the second part of a 2009 version of a five year old post in which I gave advice for the photographer just starting out. Here is the forum post on this from 5 years ago: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=170 Here's the Contrasting (Complementary) Colours Episode that I mentioned: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/podcasts.php?ep=31#Ep31 And here's the colour wheel: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/colourwheel.php Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/

We're going back to basics! This is the 2009 version of a five year old post in which I gave advice for the photographer just starting out. Here is the original 5 year old forum post: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=170 Depth-of-Field Explained in detail: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/09/09/podcast-132-depth-of-field-explained/ DoF Calc: http://www.apptism.com/apps/dof-calculator Barnack: http://www.stegmann.dk/mikkel/barnack/ Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/

This week we take a look at the three winning images from the September 2009 photography assignment on Mirror Image. This assignment is sponsored by WebSpy. Back-stories forum post: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=3175&start=15 Here are the scores and accumulated votes: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/

This is the second part of the interview of Martin that we recorded with Jack Andrys, CEO of WebSpy, on Oct 12, 2009. Images discussed are included in the Enhanced Podcast, but can also be seen on the blog: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/10/19/213-martin-interview-by-jack-andrys-webspy-ceo-part-2

Today, Martin talks about himself and photography in an interview by sponsor WebSpy's CEO, Jack Andrys. Images discussed are included in the Enhanced Podcast, but can also be seen on the blog: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/10/12/212-martin-interview-by-jack-andrys-webspy-ceo-part-1

The Bokeh Monster is here! Today I bring you a hands-on review of Canon's new EF 100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM lens, with the world's first Hybrid Image Stabilizer system. Check the blog to see all images from this episode: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/10/06/podcast-211-canon-ef-100mm-f2-8-l-macro-is-usm-lens-review All shots from my Oct 4, 2009 visit to Shouwakinenkouen (Showa Memorial Park): https://martinbaileyphotography.com/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=Shouwakinenkouen_Oct_4_2009 Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/

Today I'm going to walk you through a recent indoor portrait shoot using wireless strobes, umbrellas, a gray backdrop and reflectors. Lem's Web site: http://www.robots-dreams.com/ Lem on Twitter: http://twitter.com/robots_dreams Backdrop from Backdrop-Alley: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=workaround.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=588575&is=REG Impact Background Support System: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=workaround.jsp&A=details&Q=&sku=437786&is=REG Photoflex 60" Umbrella: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/42512-REG/Photoflex_UM_RUT60_Convertible_Umbrella_60_.html Photoflex 45" Umbrella: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/42515-REG/Photoflex_UM_ADH45_Umbrella_with_Adjustable_Frame_45_.html Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/

This week we take a look at the three winning images from the August 2009 photography assignment on Juxtaposition, sponsored by WebSpy. Back-stories forum post: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=3113&start=15 Here are the scores and accumulated votes: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/scores2009_2.php "The Demise of a Canon EOS 5D Mark II" blog post: https://martinbaileyphotography.com/2009/09/22/the-demise-of-a-canon-eos-5d-mark-ii/ Music created and produced by UniqueTracks.

I recently visited a Special Preview event at the Canon, in Tokyo, to look at the new 7D and the 100mm F2.8L Macro lens. Today I'm going to relay more a preview than a review, to share some of my thoughts on these two new pieces of kit. Music from Music Alley: http://www.musicalley.com/