The Candid Frame: Conversations on Photography

Jennifer Wu is a fine-art landscape photographer who has been displayed at juried art exhibits as well as several galleries including the View Point Gallery, Camera Arts, Darkroom Gallery and Appel Gallery. Though she makes a full-time living as an accountant, she makes the time to create wonderful images that are striking for their use of light and color. You can discover her work by visiting her website. She also teaches courses on landscape photography through Better Photo. Jennifer Wu recommends the work of Sebastiao Salgado.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Welcome to episode two of the Photocast Network Roundtable. This week Jeff Curto (Camera Position), John Arnold (Photo Walkthrough), Chris Marquardt (Tips from the Top Floor) and Ibarionex Perello (The Candid Frame) discuss the importance of printing, lens selection, metering & exposure and self assignments.I'll be out of town on business this week. A new regular episode of The Candid Frame will be available on the weekend of February 10th. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Martin Trailer is a photographer who specialize in meeting the needs of advertising and corporate clients. His portraiture, studio and personal work are all touched with a very personal sensibility not the least of which is a wonderful sense of humor. You can see more of his work by visiting his website. His personal work includes a series on vintage trailers and the people for whom these classic vehicles are a passion. Martin Trailer recommends the work of Jay Maisel.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

Brooks Jensen is a photographer, podcaster and the publisher of Lenswork Magazine. As well as producing one of the best photographic magazines available today, his essays and commentary on photography provide great insight into not only photography, but also the underlying desire and need to create.Lenswork comes in both a printed edition and an expanded edition available on CD. His regular podcast can be listened by subscribing through iTunes or visiting the website. To view his personal work, please visit his website.Brooks Jensen recommends the work of Larry Wiese. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaMy interview on BetterPhoto.com Radio will be found here on and after January 26. Here is a link to my blog which I mentioned on this episode.

William Neill, a resident of the Yosemite National Park area since 1977, is a landscape photographer concerned with conveying the deep, spiritual beauty he sees and feels in Nature. Neill's award-winning photography has been widely published in books, magazines, calendars, posters, and he has a regular column which appears in Outdoor Photographer magazine. He is also a teacher and is currently offering a course in Portfolio Development through BetterPhoto.com. He is a member of Canon USA's elite Explorers Of Light.You can explore more of Bill's work by visiting his website. William Neill recommends the work of Ernst Haas.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

John Siskin is a fine art photographer who often works with macro, portraiture and architectural images. He has taught photography for more than twenty years. He is currently teaching several photographic lighting courses and a framing class at BetterPhoto. He also teaches black and white photography at Los Angeles Mission College. His studio is in Reseda California and more of his work can be seen at www.siskinphoto.com.His work has been part of many exhibits. His photographs have been shown at the Brand Library, 2nd City Art Gallery, Harold's Gallery, Farmani Gallery, and The Atelier. He has been a participant in the Valley Studio Tour several times. His currently teaching several course on lighting through John Siskin recommends the work of Edward Weston.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: On Photography by Susan Sontag

Pete Turner, a master photographer renowned for his vibrant use of color, discusses his transformative journey from military service to becoming an iconic image-maker. He shares memorable experiences photographing Africa and capturing serene moments in Times Square. The conversation dives into the art of balancing pre-visualization with spontaneity and the significance of color and shadow in redefining beauty. Turner also reflects on his creative processes behind legendary jazz album covers, showcasing the evolution and accessibility of photography.

Jim Herrington is a portrait photographer whose black and white portraits not only capture exceptional images of his subjects, but also infuses them with a sense of place and story. Much like the musicians he photographs, he welcomes the spontaneous and the unexpected to his work bringing a unique and personal magic to his shots. You can discover more of Jim's work by visiting his website.Jim Herrington recommends the work of Lee Friedlander.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: Friedlander: Museum of Modern Art.

Joe Farace is a prolific photographer and writer. As well as his passion for automobiles, he has published over 28 books and 1600 magazine articles. He is currently a regular contributor to Shutterbug Magazine. You can find more of his work by visiting his website.Joe Farace recommends the work of Peter Gowland.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: Getting Started with Digital Imaging: Tips, Tools and Techniques for Photographers.

Karl W. Hoffman is self taught professional photographer who has worked as a freelance photojournalist whose photos have been picked up by the national wire service. Karl has also done graphic design and commercial photography, crime scene photography, special assignment aerial intelligence photography for the military and documentary work for a museum. His work is primarily contemporary fine art black and white with emphasis on meaningful translations of people, industrial structure and the street. His long term documentary project, Living on the Border, focusing on a small border community in Southern Arizona. You can see more of his work by visiting his website where you can purchase a copy of his DVD on the project.Karl W. Hoffman recommends the work of Silke Mildenberger.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation: Many Voices: Documentary Photography by Virginia Allyn.