Episode Summary 
Destined for the "Best Show… EVER" archive. Scott and Matt expanded on their photo critiques by showing the audience what's "right" in a photo by way of comparison. The result: solid examples of what to look for in order to create a photograph, not a snapshot. Plus, Scott and Matt reveal the 5 things you should never have in a professional portfolio… unless, of course, one of those 5 things is all you photograph for a living. ;) Special thanks to 500px!
Links from the show:
- 500px
- Scott's Lighting Recipes App
- Digital Photography Library Slipcase
- Lens Bracelet
- Live Blog Archive
- onOne
- Mpix
- Scott on G+
- Matt on G+
- RC on G+
- Brad on G+
- Nancy on G+
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Scott, you finally said something I disagree with. You do not go to California to shoot cows. You come to WISCONSIN!!
You also come here for beer, brats, and cheese!!!! Also some beautiful landscapes.
Scott’s Digital Photography book was the first book I ever read about photography. I loved every page of it. Found myself laughing quite a bit. In fact it was the only book I didn’t sell back to the book store at end of semester.
I haven’t read the other 3 yet but I plan on it.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
This is the first epispde I have seen. Excellent. Another big part of nailing the great shot is not the gear but the gear you have at hand when the shot presents itself. Thanks guys. I have a lot of episodes to watch.
MC
G.R.E.A.T show !
it is good to hear again that photography isn’t based on just the gear and the technique but also knowing when and what to shoot.
It is a combination of technique and creative decisions based on the common feeling of a “nice picture”
Okay, I just lost all of my Flowers from my portfolio. Thanks for your help Scott/Matt
Interested in onOne!
Would love the 4 box set of books.. Thank you,
Susan Wiechmann
Great critique session
Following you on G+
Just a thing I noticed; why is Scott talking almost the whole time and as soon as Matt says something he almost talks in his mouth or taking over right away?
Give him some more time to share his thoughts too
This was the most educational and constructive of the 3 ‘Review’ shows. Although, I will still use railroad tracks to get perspective, repeat elements, etc. I found the show information in this show very useful.
Really liked the show today
thanks
You killed my dream Scott. I already have a website and business cards made up.
Horny Cats Photography
We specialize in Deers and Cats portraiture
(Envision the cards printed in Comic sans and the website in Lucinda hand)
My sister site was going to feature lighthouses, the homeless, and dead trees. I hadn’t come up with a catchy title for that one yet.
Now that is all up in flames.
Seriously, great show. Are you still doing giveaways for those who can’t watch live?
Thanks for the work.
Great show, as usual, and very useful!!
Again with the crying! Please Nancy! Giveaways for the rebroadcast!!! At least some
Scott and Matt, firstly HUGE THANKS for featuring my work on show, BUT…
I do NOT look like Tiger Woods already!!!
Best,
Tula
Great show! Totally made me rethink a shoot I was supposed to do today. While it’s a beautiful day to sit and watch a college baseball game, it’s a nasty day for shooting. Never thought I’d be begging for an overcast day. Thanks for the reminder.
Glad to have you back.
Will listen to audio version today.
books are good.
Floof and run
What a great show this one was, even if I had to wait for the podcast.
I think you may have missed a trick though — by not going to the NAPP portfolio site as well as 500px — I do realise you needed a public access site for a public access show, but…
Great show
Excellent show, you guys are so inspiring! I feel better about my cheap(ish) camera now too.
I think the takeaway message is great photos come about through both inspiration and perspiration.
Hi Guys-
Any idea on when its going to be available on iTunes???
Thanks – Douglas
Thanks for the inspirational show. I’ll need to travel to the wonderful location in order to build my portfolio. If I want interesting photos, I have to travel to interesting places.
Put me in for the OnOne Software for the contest.
onONE set
Great show
have a great day for Nova Scotia
Great episode. I learned a lot from the insightful comments. Thanks a lot!
Dennis
Scott, this was a great show and a real eye opener, thank you. However you never talked about what photos were post-processed and which photos were straight out of the camera. How many of those 5oo pix photos were processed with Nik Software, On One Software or any of the numerous plug-ins. Great photos can be taken, but in today’s photography they can also be made. Put me in for the On-One Software for the contest.
Great, great, great show! I has really given me some things to think about and watch out for. There is always room for improvement in my photography. I really appreciate the “side by side” comparison.
I watched the last Grid and came away with so much inspiration and then again today watching this one. There is no way that either show could be considered negative. I realized watching it that I am on the right track in some respects and a lot more to improve on in others. Isn’t that what it is all about? Even the ‘great ones’ say that they are learning all the time. So why be down when you find you have more to learn. Do you think you are sitting pretty and can’t learn anymore? Good on you both Scott and Matt for sticking your neck out and helping us all!!
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Let me say this. You are improving. I did not fall asleep once during this presentation.
Sorry I missed this live. Great show!
One super show keep it up
the books or software would be great
Timeof day is everything
Knowledge is the key to great photos
one hell of a great show. you guys rock!!!
That woman said those critiques were cruel? She should watch some of Dom Bower’s photo critiques on YouTube. At the end of the day it’s all constructive criticism and sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind. I liken it to people who have been told all their lives by family and friends that they are the next greatest singer, and then can’t understand why when they audition on the X Factor Simon Cowell tells them they can’t sing.
i have too agree with Comic Sans use, but have a look at this cool project (it sure puts the font in another light I think)
http://comicsansproject.tumblr.com/
Another excellent episode. Great advise for any photographer at any level. Thanks
GREAT SHOW ! IT WOULD BE WONDRFUL IF YOU SENT ME THE ON ONE SOFTWARE. I SURE COULD USE IT .ANYWAY GREAT PROGRAM GOOD CRITIQUES VERY HELPFUL .THANKS FOR EVERYTHING .
I thought it was funny when I went to 500px Editor’s choice page to look at good photos and on the first page there was a cat picture (http://500px.com/photo/2908332?from=editors) and there was another cat picture on the second page (http://500px.com/photo/6294344?from=editors) so I guess the editors at 500px.com did not get Scott’s memo about not showing off cat picutres in portfolios. I was also wondering what you guys think of the ratings of photos on 500px are they a good indicator of how good the photos are or not?
Really good learning show and keep them coming.
fantastic episode, guys! it is incredibly helpful hearing and seeing exactly what makes a good shot. excellent idea having examples of “here’s what it’s supposed to look like”. these critiques are very good — please keep them coming!!
hearing the raw feedback is great. don’t sugar-coat it. people need to grow a thicker skin in order to grow as professionals.
if i win, please send me the onOne software!
really makes me think~ this will improve my work. thanks!
Excellent!!!
Thanks for the great show and advise.
Great show, good to see you back.
missed you guys
great show
Missed you guys, while you were at PhotoShop World. I’m really enjoying and learning a lot from these critque episodes.
Put me in the contest for a chance a Scott’s Photography Book’s package.
Much Appreciated,
- Jayson
A co-worker of mine teaches a wet-lab photography course and his list of things not to shoot is:
Cemeteries, Barns, Long winding roads, and anything that is dead.
I think these are also good rules for beginning photographers.
Good insight on shooting.
Thanks guys… These types of critique and feedback are so helpful..
Is this not supposed to be episode #48? Episode #47 was March 15.
It also will not play.
Glad you’re back!
great show guys! missed you guys after 2 weeks!