Behind the Shot - Video
Episodes
Canon EOS R5 & R6, and RF Lenses
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and Drew MacCallum, Advisor, Technical Information at Canon USA, as we try to answer some of the common questions related the new Canon EOS R5...
Photographing Wildlife with the Canon EOS R6
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Canon Explorer of Light Rick Sammon and me as we take a closer look at some of his images taken with the new Canon EOS R6 and new Canon lenses, o...
Photographing Unique Angles
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Canon Explorer of Light Terrell Lloyd and me as we chat about how he gets the unique angles he does while shooting under the high pressure of an ...
The Color of Street Photography
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join photographer Pia Parolin and me as we chat about her image The Orange Cap, and discuss how to add color, contrast, and motion to your street phot...
Commercial Photography
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join world renowned fashion photographer Lindsay Adler and me as we discuss what it takes to create an amazing commercial fashion image, on this episo...
Photograph in the Wild
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Canon Explorer of Light Bob Davis and me as we examine his image of a mother cheetah in pursuit of a steenbok to feed her four cubs, on this epi...
Capture the Action
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I chat with one of the most accomplished sports photographers working today about how he captured an amazing image of the a ski jumper, wit...
Light Up Your Images
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join beauty photographer Erin Holmstead and me as we discuss lightening up your photos with amazing creativity, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
Metamorphosis – Mixed Media
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I have never had a photographer like Colin Finlay on this show. I have read his bio so many times today, and yet I am having trouble writing this post...
Artistic Wedding Images
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join world renowned wedding photographer and Canon Explorer of Light Roberto Valenzuela and me as we discuss his process for creating such amazing art...
WPPI 2020 Recap
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on this special Behind the Shot as I look back at the 2020 WPPI Conference and Expo, and talk to a few of the attendees.
Better Travel Photography
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nikon Ambassador Deborah Sandidge and me as we journey to the Valensole Plateau area of France to talk about long exposures and how to improve yo...
Capturing the Slowing of Time
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join Long Exposure, Night Sky, and Abandoned Site photographer and author Ken Lee to discuss the multi-shot image that graces the cover of his new boo...
39-45: The World War II Portraits Project
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join the amazing photographer Glyn Dewis and me as explore how he made his image of WW II veteran, and MBE recipient Harry Billinge, on this episode o...
Photowalks
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join all around creative Jefferson Graham and me as we discuss the benefits of doing a photowalk, and get a few tips, on this episode of Behind the Sh...
Tastier Photos
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join food and beverage photographer Freddy Clark and me as we take a deep dive into his photo of an Apple Tarte Tartin, and discuss how to make tastie...
The Aurora and the Night Sky
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join renowned travel photographer Dave Williams and me as we chat about capturing not only the Aurora Borealis, but the night sky too, and this episod...
Unique Couples Portraits
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Twyla Jones and me as we jump into the world of family and couples photography, while examining her amazing minimalist portrait of a couple going...
MASK – Documenting Traditional Cultures
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join world renowned photographer Chris Rainier and me as we discuss documenting other cultures and one of the images from his new book MASK, on this e...
Sports Photography
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join legendary Sports Illustrated photographer Peter Read Miller and me as we take a deep dive into his iconic shot of a flaming arrow lighting the Ol...
Wedding Photojournalism
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Wedding Photographer Denis Reggie and me as we discuss wedding photojournalism, and take a close look at his iconic image of John Kennedy, Jr. ki...
Making Better Portraits by Having Fun
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join photographer, writer, educator and podcaster Ibarionex Perello and me as we take a look at how he captures such fun portraits, like the one we di...
Creative Photoshop Composites
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the immensely creative photographer, artist, and photoshop wizard Aaron Nace and me as we discuss the keys to a great composite, how to find your...
Photoshop World Recap
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Back in August the Photoshop World Conference hit Las Vegas again for a week of fun, games, workshops and classes. I am really glad I went this year. ...
Wildlife Photography
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join nature and wildlife photographer Juan Pons and me as we discuss photographing wildlife in less than friendly elements, on this episode of Behind ...
The Power of Personal Photo Projects
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join adventure sports photographer, educator, and author Andy Day and me as we discuss how he captures the relationship between urban climber and arch...
Printers, Paper & the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Please join me as we try to get a better understanding of printers and paper, along with a review of the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1000.
Getting Your Photos Up To Speed
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join photographer David Dewhurst and me as we look at how he captures amazing car images, while they are moving, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
Telling a Visual Story
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join documentary photographer Cheney Orr and me as we take a look at how to tell better visual stories, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
Documenting Burning Man
20 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join the amazingly talented Trey Ratcliff and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discuss documenting Burning Man.
Help Your Photos Take Flight
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join wildlife photographer and educator Scott Bourne and me as we take a deep dive into his bird photography by taking a close look how he captured a ...
An Oregon Coast Photography Road Trip
23 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join "The Godfather of Photography" Rick Sammon and me as we take a photography road trip on the coast of Oregon, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
Retouch Artistry
09 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Photographer, artist, and elite retoucher Kelly Robitaille I me as we take a deep dive into her image "Fork You”, on this episode of Behind the...
Elevate Your Drone Photography
25 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join PhotoshopCAFE's founder, drone photography artist, and educator Colin Smith and me as we venture into HDR drone panos, on this episode of Behind ...
Water Droplet Refractions
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join macro photographer Don Komarechka and me as we explore his image "Essence of Reverie", a water droplet refraction image using a small wildflower ...
Pixel Alchemy
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join one of the most talented creators I know, Renee Robyn, and me as we discuss all things compositing, and take a deep dive into one of her amazing ...
WPPI 2019 Recap
14 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on this special Behind the Shot as I look back at the 2019 WPPI Conference and Expo, and talk to a few of the key companies.
Storytelling & Street Photography
28 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join photographer Marco Larousse and me as we take a look at how sometimes a shot you can see in your mind may take a while to find in the camera, and...
Photography In The Abstract
14 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join Fine Art Fashion photographer Loise Eisenhart and me as we take a look at her path through photography education and dissect her wonderful abstr...
Classic Portraits & Classic Lighting
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join photographer and educator Ian Spanier and me as we take a deep dive into his portrait of actor Jeff Bridges, and talk about classic portrait lig...
Wildlife & Wild Places
17 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join acclaimed wildlife photographer Moose Peterson and me as we dive into one of his amazing images of moose roaming in Alaska, on this episode of Be...
Better Product Photography
03 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join businessman and photographer Dr. Larry Tiefenbrunn and me as we explore his product photography, and discuss the success and future of Platypod, ...
Black & Whites with Impact
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jaz Meadows does some amazing imagery, so join me as I sit down with him to dissect his image of the band AFI (A Fire Inside) entitled "The Wind That ...
Reflections of Norway
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Behind the Shot join photographer Karl Erik Vasslag and me as we breakdown his wonderful seaside portrait of Norway - with a replic...
Photo Copyright Registration Workflow
29 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Music Photographer Steve Brazill as he takes us on a walkthrough of his Photo Copyright Registration Workflow on this episode of Behind the Shot....
Band Portraits with Fun
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I sit down to chat with Southern California photographer and educator Josh Santeri about one of his creative portraits of the band Fun, on ...
Ed Sheeran: Memories We Made
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Behind the Shot, I talk with photographer Christie Goodwin about her new book Ed Sheeran: Memories We Made, and discuss how she mad...
Copyright For Photographers – 2018 Update
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on this special episode of Behind the Shot as I spend some more time with The Copyright Zone guys, Ed Greenberg and Jack Reznicki to talk abou...
Making, Not Just Taking, Pictures
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I am so happy that legendary photographer Rick Sammon was able to join me for a third time, to discuss some of his travel portraiture on this, my 50t...
Reaching Your Photography Goals
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join photographer Terry Jack and me as we look into the world of High School sports photography by examining his image from an Edison vs Mater Dei foo...
Composition, Creativity, and Workflow
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join photographer David Bergman and me as we take a deep dive into his portrait of a swimmer for a Canon ad campaign, and as we discuss creativity, c...
Next Level Digital Artistry
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join digital artist Gilmar Smith and me as we take a deep dive into her image Master Chef Kids, an image of her kids cooking with fire, on this episod...
Creating Images with Emotion
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join creative photographer Kirk Marsh & me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discuss his image Choosing Emotions, which won him the Photoshop W...
The State of Mobile Photography
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join tech journalist and photographer Andy Ihnatko and me as we take a look at how mobile photography is changing what happens Behind the Shot.
Stretch Your Photo Creativity
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join photographer and podcaster Frederick Van Johnson and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discuss stretching your creativity while examini...
Improve Your Macro Photography
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Don Komarechka and me as we explore his image "Lady in Green", a macro image of a sweet bee on a cornflower, on this episode of Behind the Shot.
Shoot for the Skies
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Rocket Photographer (that is so cool to say) Erik Kuna and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we examine one of his amazing launch images.
Sunrise Photo Tips & Tricks
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join landscape photographer Bryan Hansel and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discuss his beautiful image of a cold Minnesota sunrise.
Envision the Scene
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on this episode as we take a look at landscape photography through the eyes of the award-winning cinematographer James Neihouse. Wait until y...
How to Make Stunning B&W Photos
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join photographer, educator, and businessman Chris Smith and me as we discuss the Out of Chicago conference, and his wonderful black & white image “...
Subway From Nowhere
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Photographer and Composite Artist James Popsys and me as we discuss his image “Zone 334” – a wonderful composite of the London Underground ...
Silhouettes With Emotion
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Erika Thornes is a family portrait, underwater, and event photographer. Today we examine one of her most well know images to get a better sense of how...
A Recap of WPPI 2018
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on this special Behind the Shot as I look back at the 2018 WPPI Conference and Expo, and talk to a few of the key companies.
Capturing A Culture
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kenna Klosterman is a Seattle-based travel photographer you may know as the host over at CreativeLive. Join Kenna and me as we discuss one of her Cuba...
The Art of Snowflakes
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When I first saw Don Komarechka’s work I felt like I was seeing something special, something I had never seen before. Today he shares his tips with ...
All About The Moment
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Valérie Jardin is one of today’s top Street Photographers, and that is saying a lot. Join us on this episode as we discuss the joy of Street Photog...
Insights From Scott Kelby
11 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I have watched Scott Kelby's videos, read his blog posts, and those on his Guest Blog Wednesdays, and absorbed as much as I could from him. Today we d...
Highlights From Year One
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we revisit some of the key moments from the first year of the Behind the Shot podcast, and if you see a show you missed originally be ...
Capturing A Life Force
14 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Horne is a Large Format Landscape Photographer... yup, as in as in 8 x 10 film. Join us as we discuss the key elements of a great landscape photo,...
Think Tank Spectral 10
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I have been testing the Think Tank Photo Spectral 10 shoulder bag for the past few months, and in this video I run through the features I like, along ...
Editorial Excellence
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode 'm joined by entertainment, editorial, and advertising photographer Robby Klein is to dissect one of the shots he did of The Band Perr...
Mayweather vs McGregor
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Combat Sports photographer Scott Hirano and me as we discuss one of his behind the scenes shots of Conor McGregor following his loss to Floyd May...
Portrait Pressure Cooker
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nashville based music, entertainment, and commercial photographer Brad Moore and I as discuss his image of the band Underoath, and what it's like...
Immersion Therapy
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brett Stanley is an internationally recognized Australian photographer that specializes in underwater portrait and fine art photography. On this episo...
Top Gun Photo Tips
05 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Behind the Shot, viation photographer Scott Dworkin and I take a look at one of his crazy aerial shots, and discuss how he captures...
Raise Your Dynamic Range
22 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join the amazing Trey Ratcliff and me as we discuss his image of the Museum of Evolution in Paris, France entitled “Where Jules Verne would perform ...
Chasing the Shot
08 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join music and travel photographer Anthony D’Angio and I as we discuss the difficulties of shooting in the elements of altitude and weather, as we e...
The Stolen Scream
24 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join celebrity and entertainment photographer Noam Galai and me on this episode of Behind the Shot as we take a look at how a simple social media post...
Photography Workshops
10 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Workshops are only as good as the instructor, and the worst guest. Join Rick and me on this episode as we discuss his recent China Workshop, and how y...
Color, Composition, and Contact
27 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Reznicki is an internationally renowned commercial people and children photographer that gets travel photos like few others. Join us as we chat h...
On Stage with Vintage Trouble
13 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Matthias Hombauer finished his Ph.D. in molecular biology, and then he decided to pursue music photography. On this show we discuss what it’s like t...
Copyright For Photographers
29 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on this very special episode of Behind the Shot as I spend some time (a lot of time) with The Copyright Zone guys Ed Greenberg and Jack Reznic...
Shooting From The Hip
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
PhotoJoseph does it all, podcasts, live YouTube streaming, education, and photography. Join Joseph and I on this show as we discus his image of a Brea...
Photograph With Intent
01 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Alan Hess is someone I have long looked up to. He literally wrote the book on Concert Photography, but today Alan joins me to discuss an image from th...
Make The Art You Dream Of
19 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cole Thompson is a Fine Art photographer that has found his voice. On this show we discuss an image he says is “significant to me for three reasons”...
Mindshift Gear Backlight 26L
16 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Recently I had the opportunity to test out the MindShift GearBacklight 26L backpack. In this video I run through the features I liked, along with a fe...
Visual Storytelling
04 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Ernest is a Visual Storyteller like you may have never seen before. - his tagline is “Every Soul Has a Purpose and Every Purpose Has a Story”...
Art In A World Of Artists
20 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Berry is a Tucson Arizona based creative person, with an out-of-control obsession with technology. On this episode of Behind the Shot as w...
Create Your Own World
06 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Anya Anti is a self-taught digital artist from Ukraine that creates new worlds with photography. Join us on this episode of Behind the Shot as we disc...
Enlighten Your Vision
23 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Levshin goes places to photograph I may never go, but and I on this episode of Behind the Shot as we take a look at the making of his image of a...
The Art Of The Human Form
09 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join award winning photographer Craig Colvin and I on this episode of Behind the Shot as we discuss his fine art nude image “Rainbow Hills”.
Focusing On Tommy Lee
23 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this show I sit down with live music and celebrity portrait photographer Dustin Jack about his studio work with Tommy Lee, of Motley Crüe fame, an...
Make Your Own Reality
09 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rick Sammon has more tips in his memory that could ever remember. On this show Rick discusses his HDR image "Sunrise at the Blue Swallow", and passes ...
Capturing the Night Sky
26 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Behind the Shot I am joined by Dana McMullen to take a look Out Of This World, and behind one of his amazing Milky Way shots, taken...
On Stage with Blink-182
12 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode I am joined by live music tour photographer Adam Elmakias, one of the most giving photographers you'll meet, about photographing Travi...
Capturing A Stormy Kiss
29 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I chat with award winning Wedding Photographer Troy Miller about his image "Stormy Kiss". Troy shares some tips and even has a great app su...
The Payoff of Persistence
15 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I talk to nature and wildlife photographer Martin Bailey about his beautiful image of Dancing Cranes. Martin some insight into what it take...
Photographing the Invisible
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I sit down with photographer Ken Sklute to discuss one of his shots of the Aurora Borealis. Ken discusses how he captures these types of sh...
Fireworks
22 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join acclaimed live music photographer Christie Goodwin and I as we chat about her work, and how this shot was made – and the story is as amazing as...
Photos With Life
22 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join Frederick Van Johnson and I as he shares how he made this incredible Cinemagraph shot, including the location, gear, props, light, software and ...