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Tune in for a discussion with Bruce and Chris about some of the upcoming 2023 photography retreats that are being planned.  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

Bruce and Chris talk about their time together covering the ORO Ranch in northern Arizona for AQHA.  The ORO was awarded Best Remuda by AQHA for 2022.  Bruce and Stevie on video, Chris on horseback for stills.  The stories behind the images are always a goldmine!  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

Bruce and Chris talk about Bruce’s recent work for the AQHA Journal (June/July 2022) where he spent some time covering, Artist Bill Nebeker in Arizona.  The stories behind the images are always a goldmine!  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

You can find Bill's work here:

https://billnebeker.com/

The AQHA Journal can be accessed here:

AQHA Journals

Bruce and Chris talk about the future of photography, both equipment and computational, with Adobe’s Sr. Principal Designer, Russell Brown (@dr_brown), better known as Doc Brown!.  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

In this episode, Bruce and Chris talk creativity and gear with Adobe’s Sr. Principal Designer, Russell Brown (@dr_brown), better known as Doc Brown!  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

This can be a touchy subject, when and what to edit along with when to press that shutter button making sure we’re showing the best side of our client.  Bruce and Chris talk about the ethics of photography and editing, lines they won’t cross and others that are blurred.  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

This episode topic comes from one of our listeners!  Bruce and Chris talk about expectations and how to deal with clients when they may not know exactly what it is they want even though they told us!  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

Bruce picks out an image from Chris’s instagram page and Chris describes using focus stacking and light painting in how he got the shot. As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

Chris picks out an image from Bruce’s Instagram page and Bruce describes how he got it. Bonus, this image has a behind-the-scenes video you can watch here: https://youtu.be/QWXUP9fQfHY  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles Instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

Join the Megapickles with guest condiment, Jack Reznicki, as they discuss the creative aspects of photography along with meaningful stories from the heart.  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles Instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

Join the Megapickles as they talk with Jack Reznicki, long-time photographer and subject matter expert on copyright.  Jack, along with Attorney Ed Greenburg, write all things copyright-related on “The Copyright Zone”.  Tune to get in-depth on copyright! As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles Instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

After incredible feedback from episode 9, Photography Etiquette, Bruce and Chris go more in-depth about the unspoken rules of photography.  From professional courtesy to tips on navigating your way around those rules.  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles Instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

No matter your level in photography we all have to use the experience we’ve gained to problem solve our way through shoots or even business.  Bruce and Chris talk all about problem-solving in photography and business while giving you real-world examples to learn from.  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles Instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

This episode is all about creating impactful images!  Both Bruce and Chris share their opinions on what makes up impactful imagery, give you tips for making more impactful images AND, they also issue you a photography challenge!!  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles Instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

Tune in as Bruce and Chris talk about their personal and professional experience dealing with copyright, fair use, and the effective use of DMCA complaint process. The Megapickles are not attorneys nor should anything they talk about to be taken as legal advice, always consult an attorney for legal advice. As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles Instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

In this episode, Bruce and Chris talk about the unspoken rules of photography.  From professional courtesy to tips on navigating your way around those rules, they’ll also talk about different situations you might find yourself in.  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles Instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

In this final episode of lighting, Bruce and Chris talk about the fundamentals of lighting and describe the direction, quality, and quantity of light.  These fundamentals are in any light we use, strobe, constant or even natural.  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles Instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

In Lighting Part 2, Chris and Bruce walk you through choosing your first light.  From those that are really expensive to those that can be budget friendly.  They talk about stones and constant lights mixing in details about sync speeds.  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles Instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

In this episode, Chris and Bruce introduce you to light and give you a photography challenge!  They go over the kinds of light that’s out there and give practical examples of when/how they use it.   As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles Instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

Who doesn’t love a good screw-up?!?!  Well, at least when you learn from it.  Listen to Bruce and Chris talk about some of their screw-ups along the way.  As always, be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles Instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

Join Bruce and Chris as they talk about how they got started in the industry, their backgrounds, and where they’re at today.  Be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles Instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

When you give, you receive.  In this episode, Bruce and Chris talk about mentoring and business, the highs and lows.  Be sure to leave feedback on the Megapickles Instagram (@the_megapickles) or leave them a message on Anchor!

Everyone knows there’s a financial cost to photography but there’s also the personal costs that come with being a self-employed photographer.  In this episode, Chris and Bruce discuss some of the hot topics like “exposure bucks” and they’ll also dive into some business-related topics.

Welcome to The Megapickles! Join Western Photographer, Chris Dickinson along with Canon Explorer of Light, Bruce Dorn, as they talk everything photography while mixing in comedy relief.  In this first episode, let the fun begin, Chris and Bruce discuss Creativity.