The Art of Photography

The Art of Photography

Author: Ted Forbes Language: English Episodes: 100
Ted Forbes brings a lifetime of passion and expertise to The Art of Photography, a long-running video podcast that feels more like an ongoing conversation with a deeply knowledgeable friend. Released three times each week-on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays-this series consistently delivers thoughtful explorations that span the entire photographic landscape. You’ll find episodes delving into the tangible craft of the darkroom alongside discussions on the latest digital techniques, all while considering the underlying philosophy and composition that make a photograph resonate. Whether the topic is the tactile grain of film or the precision of a digital sensor, Ted approaches each subject with a curator’s eye and a practitioner’s hands-on insight. This podcast moves fluidly between the artistic, technical, and historical threads that weave photography together, offering substance for both seasoned professionals and enthusiastic newcomers. It’s that rare blend of practical advice and inspired reflection, making each installment a worthwhile investment for anyone who sees the world through a lens. The archive itself is a rich resource, a deep well of past episodes waiting to be discovered.
Episodes
$1399 Sony Masterpiece :: 24mm f/1.4 G Master [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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The Sony FE 24mm f/1.4 G Master is the 30th lens in the Sony native E-mount lineup designed for full frame alpha cameras. Following the 400mm f/2.8, it uniquely designed both optically and mechanically. The optic design…
Deepest Pixels :: Leica SL first look [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week Leica sent me the Leica SL and the 24-90mm f/2.8-4 lens to check out. I want to share with you a few first impressions - this thing is a tank. The Leica SL is a full frame, mirrorless camera with a 24 megapixel…
Bokeh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Apple announced 3 new phones today - the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and the iPhone XR. There doesn't seem to be any upgrades to the cameras in these phones, but what actually impressed me is the processing power. Apple has…
What they got wrong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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There is an enormously missed opportunity in the world of photography today. We have more technology than ever before and we don't do very much with it. This week we saw 3 major announcements, the Nikon Z7 and Z6, the Ca…
Fujifilm nailed this… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Fuji has announced the Fujifilm X-T3, their latest X-Mount, APS-C flagship camera. They have absolutely nailed it. This camera looks incredible. The X-T3 features not only a new sensor, the Fujifilm X-Trans 4, but also t…
Oh Canon… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Today Canon released the Canon EOS R, full-frame mirrorless camera. This is an entirely new lens mount for Canon and so an entirely new system. Canon has been pretty quiet over the last few years and Sony has made it qui…
Fujifilm X-T100 :: The New Best Deal In Photography? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Fujifilm were kind enough to send me the new X-T100 to check out. This might be the best deal in photography. The Fujifilm X-T100 is a budget conscious, mirrorless camera designed to fit Fujifilm X-Mount lenses. Clearly…
How to get YOUR film on NETFLIX [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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The secret to getting your film on Netflix is the question. Brett Culp is a filmmaker and speaker. He's one of the most positive people I know. Its quite infectious. Brett has made 2 films that have been picked up by Net…
Dear Nikon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This week, Nikon is expected to announce their new full frame mirrorless system with the Nikon Z7 and the Nikon Z6. Over the last few years we've seen Fujifilm and Sony develop some really interesting mirrorless camera s…
DJI Mavic 2 Pro :: The Flying Hasselblad!! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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The DJI Mavic Pro 2 is the latest drone from DJI. It features a Hasselblad camera, 1 inch sensor, Hasselblad Natural Color Solution and a 10-bit Dlog-M color profile. Today DJI has announced 2 new models in the DJI Mavic…