I got an email asking me to share the shoot I did in the slot canyons with Lauren Hurlbut. I have most of the pictures on Instagram but not specifically all in one link like it would be if I were still uploading things to tumblr. Oh well.The

The Chicken and the Egg

Nov 19th, 2016 38m 58s

A quick response to the podcast yesterday. To get better models you need a better portfolio. Right? Right. But is that what I said?I try and go more in depth to the response yesterday. Inappropriate photographers, variety (depth and specifi

Managing Perception

Nov 15th, 2016 28m 4s

I kind of think that this was once a blog post or possibly even another podcast.Too bad.One of the most common questions in my workshops is "What does it take for any given photographer to do what I do?" Most often this question takes the f

Evolution of Style

Nov 11th, 2016 1h

This podcast is long. But it rewards you in spades if you listen all the way through. It's one of the few that I actually like. When was the last time you heard me say that!This podcast is the result of a conversation I had with a model earli

Rose Bowl Rambling

Nov 9th, 2016 26m 10s

Did I just make a podcast talking about cycling pain? Jesus Christ.So why do I ride the Rose Bowl group ride Tuesdays/Thursdays? It's dangerous. Painful. And yet it gives me so much.Except what exactly does it give me? And what, if any, are

Monitor Talk

Nov 8th, 2016 41m 23s

Disclaimer: This stuff is really technical. If you're not interested in color accuracy and listening to my thoughts about it, then this podcast is definitely not for you.This (probably too long of a) podcast is about my brief history with col

Flow vs. Design

Nov 4th, 2016 16m 9s

In a Facebook conversation with some photographers I wound up showing some of the shots from the last podcast. Yeah, the one where I said I was disappointed in the results because I wasn't getting proper variety and also that she was always on

Homey Don't Play That!

Nov 1st, 2016 25m 15s

When the photographer make rookie mistakes during the shoot and the retoucher has to polish these turds.Homey don't play that!This is what happens when you think you're better than you really are. Unfortunately for me, I am both the photogr

Pass Interference

Oct 29th, 2016 26m 23s

Let's say hypothetically your model requests specific photos from the shoot? What do you do? And hypothetically, why does she even have any photos to reference? Oh you hypothetically let her take phone pics of the pictures on your camera? You h

Polishing a Turd and Optimism

Oct 26th, 2016 36m 24s

Sometimes we don't see the forest from the trees. Sometimes we polish turds. The point is that as photographers this is a tough lesson to learn.Also, being away gives you new perspective. Can we be more optimistic? Why should we be more optim

"I Don't Like Myself Enough to Make Podcasts"

Oct 8th, 2016 32m 20s

LOL :)For the record San Gabriel Valley is 200 square miles."This is Really Hard. This is Really Really Hard."

Philosophy of No Philosophy (Part II)

Aug 29th, 2016 21m 34s

The following is the formal exposé to the topic. It was written to Tabatha for her professors and her to read for her photography class. As such, there is much overlap between the podcast and the written version below, but not entirely:This w

What I Wanted Out of Capture One

Aug 24th, 2016 21m 57s

Rather than be a critical about Capture One shortcomings, I look at this question from the other direction. What the hell did I want out of Capture One?The podcast I referenced Capture One (Part III) http://lucima.podomatic.com/entry/2016-08-

Response to an Email

Aug 23rd, 2016 35m 17s

Philadelphia is not part of New England.Listen past the point when I prematurely end the podcast. There's a "post script" portion to the podcast. I'm going to stop saying "you know", you know?Wow, there's a really rough learning lesson at

Philosophy of No Philosophy (Part I)

Aug 22nd, 2016 30m 26s

Please forgive me for sounding tired and drowsy. It's a little early for podcasting (apparently). I'll try not to fire up the recorder at 8AM anymore.In this podcast I talk about philosophy of shooting. And Tabatha's critique of my philosophy

Capture One (Part III)

Aug 12th, 2016 19m 12s

My 30-day trial is over. Now I have to make a decision. Do I buy it or not? My sentiments have shifted over the full 30 days and the answer might surprise you.The word of the day is CONVERGE.

Capture One (Part III)

Aug 12th, 2016 19m 13s

My 30-day trial is over. Now I have to make a decision. Do I buy it or not? My sentiments have shifted over the full 30 days and the answer might surprise you.The word of the day is CONVERGE.

Driving to Digital Transitions | Phase One Los Angeles

Aug 9th, 2016 20m 58s

Ken Scott from Digital Transitions invited me to come check their Phase One cameras. Here are my thoughts on my drive over. Then some thoughts on the DJI Phantom 4.

Driving to Digital Transitions | Phase One Los Angeles

Aug 9th, 2016 20m 57s

Ken Scott from Digital Transitions invited me to come check their Phase One cameras. Here are my thoughts on my drive over. Then some thoughts on the DJI Phantom 4.

Video and Drones

Aug 3rd, 2016 35m 31s

5 years ago I went into the local hobby shop to inquire about an RC helicopter capable of handling a DSLR payload. Sans camera and 2nd operator the estimate topped $8k. I failed to mention this in the podcast but this is probably the starting p

Video and Drones

Aug 3rd, 2016 35m 31s

Morning Stock

Aug 2nd, 2016 19m 33s

This podcast was supposed to come out before Bait and Switch (Part I) but I released them out of order. Talking about Vegas, a clients, ArsenicTV, treats!, social media, monetizing your audience. "Are we having fun yet?"

Morning Stock

Aug 2nd, 2016 19m 33s

Bait and Switch (Part I)

Jul 27th, 2016 17m 44s

Nearly a year ago, I told you guys a story about a model who pulled a fast one on me. She agreed to shoot nudity in our texts and then when I arrived to our shoot she reneged on our agreement. (Rules of Engagement and True Intentions http://luc