Down the Road Podcast
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A short weekly thought about a subject related to creativity and photography, especially film photography.
Down the Road Podcast
2w ago
You seem to like this podcast, but I don’t feel like I’ve dialed it in just right yet. I reflect on how I’ve dialed in other creative things I’ve done, like my blog ..read more
Down the Road Podcast
1M ago
If you want to improve your skills in any creative endeavor, the best way is to keep practicing. I find that putting practice on a schedule, making it routine, is a power move ..read more
Down the Road Podcast, episode 12: Why I recommend the Nikon N2000 as a first manual-focus Nikon SLR
Down the Road Podcast
1M ago
I love a bargain, and the N2000 offers a great deal of bang for the buck. You can pick up bodies on eBay all the time for $50 or less, sometimes much less ..read more
Down the Road Podcast
1M ago
I’m a Pentaxian first and foremost, even though I own plenty of cameras from other makers. In this episode, I walk through the five series of manual-focus 35mm SLRs Pentax manufactured over time, and offer my thoughts and recommendations ..read more
Down the Road Podcast
2M ago
I shoot a lot of expired film for a guy who says he prefers fresh film. In this episode, I share tips for getting the most out of any expired film you might shoot ..read more
Down the Road Podcast
2M ago
I am primarily a documentary photographer, recording and cataloging the world around me. Because I’ve built decent skills, my photographs are often pleasing, sometimes even beautiful and emotionally powerful. But in my opinion, that isn’t enough to make them art.
Here are some documentary photographs I’ve made that I personally find to be evocative ..read more
Down the Road Podcast
2M ago
If you’re a creative, it’s natural to want people to see your creative work. The trouble is, it takes a great deal of energy to promote your work, when you’d probably rather use that energy creating more work! I speak about what I do to promote my work, and talk about what you can realistically expect the return to be ..read more
Down the Road Podcast
2M ago
You might be ride-or-die for film, and if you are, I salute you. Even though I favor film, there are times when I reach for one of my digital cameras. In this episode, I share when those times are, and why ..read more
Down the Road Podcast
2M ago
When you travel, which cameras do you like to bring along and why? In this episode, I talk about the cameras I like to travel with, both on short trips and long vacations ..read more
Down the Road Podcast
2M ago
I’ve bought a few hundred old film cameras on eBay over the years. I bought a lot of broken cameras in the early days! Little by little I learned what to avoid and what to look for in eBay listings. Today, I get good, working cameras the vast majority of the time. Here’s what I’ve learned ..read more