Every week, Jeffery Saddoris and Bill Wadman take on the art, science, and philosophy of photography and explore how they play out behind the camera in the process of making images. Insider insights for the novice, shop talk for the professional, and opinionated discussion for the interested observer of the field's trends and legacy. Hosted by Bill Wadman and Jeffery Saddoris.
Bill and Jeffery talk through a buggy macOS beta, a $10 thrift-store flatbed scanner, and the endless search for a good digital asset manager, then get into why they both might be pulling back from Instagram and just taking photos for themselves again. They also swap stories about vintage audio gear, dream up a DJ-style internet radio show, wrestle with headphone pad mysteries, and close with Photographer of the Week Szilveszter Mako's whimsical, paper-textured portraits. Qwestlove with Barry Manilow PixlPath Harman Kardon 430 Receiver ‘Mend It Mark’ on YouTube Cool House Jeffery Used to Visit Tom Hoops’ “Underexposed” MixCloud PotW SZILVESZTER MAKÓ on Instagram
Bill and Jeffery ramble from brushes with celebrities and growing up before the internet to a deep dive into old Mold-A-Rama toy machines, vanishing physical media, and why modern life feels so overwhelming, before wrapping up with this week's featured photographer, Arthur Elgort. Freedom Train Mold-A-Rama Mold-A-Rama Gorilla Ebba Forsberg Album on Apple Music PotW Arthur Elgort Estella Warren in bucket picture
Episode 375 opens with a personal reflection on the death of photographer William Coupon, a friend Bill made through the show years ago, and a broader conversation on grief and mentorship. Bill also describes vibe-coding a custom Mac app with Claude Code to automate uploading episodes and drafting WordPress posts. The back half covers David Hockney's photographic collage work and how scale affects whether a piece works as a print versus a wall-sized object, plus a preview of an upcoming episode on the new Spielberg film. Pals with Coupon William Coupon NYT Obituary Michael Jackson “She’s Out Of My Life” Duane Michals NYT Obituary Quantel Paintbox David Hockney Photographic Collages
Ansel Adams in AI color? Yuck! Do we ever get past the fear of complete failure and should we? Color grading footage and getting lost. Montana native Robert Osborn is our Photographer of the Week. Danziger response to the AI Ansel Adams print Degas “Woman seat beside a vase of flowers” Bill’s portrait of Alon at a piano Burden video of “Shoot” (User discretion advised) Robert Osborn mini-doc Robert Osborn website
How to teach an old dog new tricks by learning new skills, tools, and processes. Also some discussion of first stage movie making and William Gottlieb as our Photographer of the Week. Jacob Collier Berklee Commencement Speech William P Gottlieb on Wikipedia
Big long conversation about change and mental health, then a trip down a used camera rabbit hole. Emma Summerton is our Photographer of the Week. “Bowling Alone” John Stewart talking about AI PotW – Emma Summerton Sandra Huller in Vanity Fair
Jeffery & Bill are back to discuss the amazing pictures from Artemis II and the cameras they used, as well as whether doing something without it trying to be great is doing it at all. Lillian Bassman, who has a show at The Met in NYC right now, is our Photographer of the Week. Lunar Eclipse from space – Artemis 2 Strong Songs – Both Sides Now Liza Minelli and Michael Feinstein Hockney Documentary David Hockney – Painting with Light Lillian Bassman on Wikipedia
Is it worth going backwards in order to go forward? Finding yourself again in things you thought were in your past. Pioneering documentary photographer Alice Seeley Harris is our Photographer of the Week. “Conjuration” by Pepper Adams “Blame it on my Youth” played by Keith Jarrett Trio Ze Frank “The Wave” video Alice Seeley Harris on Wikipedia
We're back!! At least every once in a while when we feel like it. This time to discuss Bill fixing the battery door of his beloved Pentax, how changing technology is effecting the reasons why we make things, and whether anyone has a good reason to buy a new camera anymore. Helen Levitt is our impromptu Photographer of the Week. The Quest for Perfection Is Stunting Our Society Kodak Brownie 3a Helen Levitt at MoMA Eggleston at David Zwirner
Jeffery and Bill discuss the Dan Winters episode of the Disney/Hulu series ‘Photographer’ and how maker’s relationships with their partners and families allows them to do what they do. Adventure photographer Krystle Wright is our Photographer of the Week. 'Photographer' on Hulu Dorothy Simpson Krause Krystle Wright on IG
Should you react to changes in the industry by going on defense or offense? And what does offense in this context mean. TIF vs PSD vs PSB and more. Ken Nahoum is our Photographer of the Week. Jerry Ghionis website Platon's portrait of Richard Serra David Seidner show at ICP Guy bought an Imacon scanner for $500 TIME magazine reboot Standard Time Vol. 2 album Ken Nahoum
Change the variables you control when that's what's holding you back. Also, how to have your portfolio stand out and fit in to the preconceived notions of your viewers all at the same time. Bastiaan Woudt is our Photographer of the Week. Canva Acquires Affinity Rebecca Ferguson photos by @juankr Randomness - The 1975 interview "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig Cincinatti Chili PotW - Bastiaan Woudt Hasselblad x-pan Mamiya 7ii
Something feels different for Jeffery and it's a good thing, something feels different for Bill and it's not a good thing. Tony Notarberardino is our Photographer of the Week. Attention!: The power of simple decisions in a distracted world Jony Ive on Steve Jobs focus Bill's picture of Cisco Bill's other picture Cisco Ai Vs Artists - The Biggest Art Heist in History Tony Notarberadino on Forbes Tony Notarberadino on WNYC Tony Notarberadino in Interview Magazine ACA Galleries - Chelsea Hotel Portraits Steven Shore leaves Instagram
Is Instagram still about photography? Even if it is, are they photographs of real life anymore or is AI imagery just the next step toward the fantasy the world seemingly wants. Bill got little Godox Lux Junior flash, but is still not sold. Jack Delano is our Photographer of the Week. EU Parliament tries to control AI New TikTok App Spotted Triathlete IG account 16,000 Artists in Midjourney Training Database VFX of Godzilla Minus One Godox Lux Junior Flash Princess Kate Photo Edited Jack Delano on Wikipedia Jack Delano on ICP
Jeffery is copying his art to photographs and Bill has found a new online color editor which he's playing with while learning to accept and grow from critique. Todd Schick is our Photographer of the Week. San Francisco Art Institute bought by Laurene Powell Jobs Color.io Jacob Collier interview Chris Ashworth new book "The Unseen Saul Leiter" on Amazon Todd Schick on Instagram
Turns out Jacob Collier is an amazing musician even if he doesn't label his tracks. Jeffery and Bill discuss figuring out other people's process and how sometimes it's more fun not to know. Jo Ann Callis is our Photographer of the Week. LOGIC SESSION BREAKDOWN: "Bridge Over Troubled Water" Dorothy Simpson Krause Dustin Yellin Djesse Vol 4 cover art out of glass Sam Maloof Woodworker This uncomfortable portrait of femininity has resonated for four decades Jo Ann Callis website The Genius List - Jo Ann Callis interview
AI video is here, but who is it good for? Reviews are mixed for the new Fuji x100VI. When does change make sense and when to leave well enough lone? Marion Post Wolcott is our Photographer of the Week. Why “Shot on Iphone” Commercials Look So Good! Fuji X100VI – PetaPixel Fuji X100VI – Phoblographer Marion Post Wolcott – Flashbak Marion Post Wolcott – Wikipedia
Circus Models and Slot Cars lead Jeffery and Bill into discussing the skill of overcoming indecision and the emotional ownership of the things you make. Classic 20th century photograph Norman Parkinson is Photographer of the Week. Slot Mods article Slot Mods Man Dodging a Kettle - Know Your Meme Howard Brother's Circus "Ringmaster of His Own Design" Elton John is selling his Photography collection Norman Parkinson on Photogpedia Norman Parkinson on IconicImages Mamiya RZ67 bellows exposure compensation chart The best of Dr Bellows What is Toneh? - Camera Conspiracies
Jeffery and Bill discuss the new documentary "The Greatest Night in Pop" on Netflix, photographing art, and pictures of themselves at 21. 20th century German photographer Herbert List is our Photographer of the Week. The Greatest Night in Pop The Photography Behind Earthrise U2 Songs of Surrender cover photo Herbert List on Artnet Herbert List Archive on IG Herbert List on Wikipedia
Sitting on the knife's edge of needing people around and also wanting to be alone. Plus how do you make friends in your 50's. Bill finally got his knives sharpened and made some friends along the way. Gerald Cyrus is our Photographer of the Week. LinoType Documentary Murder of Kitty Genovese Brain and Life podcast featuring Bill Wadman PhotoWalk podcast featuring Jeffery Saddoris Unboxing Details of the Hollyland Lark Max Gerald Cyrus Gerald Cyrus "Harlem Nights" book
