Black and White Photography
Episodes
Cyanotype/Toned Photographs with Matt Connors
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back toa prior era of photography.
An Interview with Robert Anderson, photographer and gallery owner
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Anderson Interview
"Why Film Still Matters"
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another episode of BW Photography
An Interview with photographer Richard Smith
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm a retired attorney who fell into photography in 2010 when my wife insisted we go to Africa, and my trusty point-and-shoot just wouldn't cut it. I ...
BW Photography with Margaret Block West
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a lively discussion about her work.
Let's welcome Austrailian fine art photographer Tom Blachford to the show.
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
www.tomblachford.com Instagram: @blachford
BW Photography: We talk with fine art photographer Matt Jacob.
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a very special guest Matt Jacob. He is a fine art photographer and podcaster that resides in Bali. Join us for this great conversation a...
Black and white photography: what magazines I read to become photo inspired.
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stasia Schmidt, An Up and Coming Canadian Photographer
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
www.stasiaschmidt.com
The hard part of downsizing your photography equipment. The emotional attachment cannot be overstated
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A recent move to consolidate two homes, has resulted in the need to sell a lot of photographic equipment, many of it duplicates between the two homes....
A tribute to George DeWolfe: photographic lecturer, teacher, and artist.
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'll miss Harry and all those Harry's that helped us in photography.
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sony and Camera Pics take on AI generated images for authenticity
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very interesting new development.
Steve Dell, noted lecturer and workshop presenter talks about travel photography and what do you need to be successful
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here is Steve Dell on travel photography.
Black-and-white photography's master series; Andrew Hoff
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let's take a look at some great street photography.
Black and white photography master series: Stefan Baeurle
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will have a chance to look at some beautiful sea scapes
Black and White Master Series: Rosemary H. Williams
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A continuation of the series.
Here's an Idea: Did I shoot enough?
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do I need more images?
"Masters of photography series" featuring Dr. Robert Anderson
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robert Anderson talks about his images in this continuing series.
"Master of photography series" Dean Forbes
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dean Forbes joins us today to view some of his photographs that I believe are in the Walker Evans style.
Master of Photography Series: Jerry Shonkwiler
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the black and white images of Jerry Shonkwiler
How can doing videos compliment and help in the design of your next photo project.
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hmmm.. video can help.
The idea segment; should you do your photography work for free?
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After many years, I try to avoid doing photography work for free, and here's why.
From the idea segment; some thoughts on selling your photographs.
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of photographers, start taking photographs because they think they can easily sell them. However, I give you some thoughts about some of the obs...
John Diephouse and I discuss his photographs and how he arrived at his images
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Diephouse has 40 years of experience in photography. In addition, one of these images you are about to listen to was howling at the Michigan gove...
I have an idea: is it OK to copy a photographic idea?
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest of the I have an idea podcast I talk about copying a photographic idea you may have seen elsewhere.
I have an idea series: workshops, what type or best for me.
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a short podcast, on the type of workshops I chose when I wanted to learn something new about photography. I never really chased the location w...
It's tough, as a photographer to keep those creative juices flowing, here's an idea.
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I recently ran across an idea, that's probably not unique, but you need to me. Combining a couple of different thoughts I came across an idea for a ne...
Do I really want to make the commitment to shoot in black and white?
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A short discussion on whether or not I should commit to shooting in black-and-white photography. It's not about giving up color photography, but rathe...
Why do some photographers quit?
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So why do photographers quit , here are my thoughts.
An interview with author/photographer Marc Silber: He has a new book out see below
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Silber is an accomplished photo educator, photographer, and more importantly author of a new book: See links below — we have a preorder bonus f...
Can we ever achieve minimalism in our creative photography?
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is minalism in photography dead? Or do we always need more equipment?
Publishing a book on the Palouse
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I talked to photographers Lynn Weyand and John Trotter about their recent book on the Palouse in the state of Washington. It's a fabulous book and it ...
Let's talk about why I use the Alan Gordon viewfinder for photos and video
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a podcast about a viewfinder that I use to help compose my videos and photographs. It comes in very handy a little bit more expensive than I l...
Do we ever really look at someone else's photography?
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, I brought a book to a group gathering of photographers. How they looked at the book, and what topics came up after that was rather interesti...
French Photographer Rebecca Rubcke Exhibition in Paris
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Rubcke's exhibition is beautiful and inspiring. www.rebeccarubcke.com https://estampesmartinez.com
A photography epiphany; why I've given up printing
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us who have been in photography a long time have printed our images. We did this either via the darkroom or within the last 10 years by our co...
An interview with photographer Elizabeth Clark Libert on her new book
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a fascinating interview with Elizabeth Clark Libert on her forthcoming book. Elizabeth describes in detail why this project was important to h...
A conversation with Marc Silber best selling photography author
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
www.advancingyourphotography.com
Are composites real photographs?
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well I give you a couple of thoughts that I have on whether composites should be identified as such and even included in your local camera competition...
Serendipity in Farmington New Mexico
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Come along with me on a serendipity trip to Farmington New Mexico and explore some new possibilities if you're out that way.
Nicole Jean Hill talks about her new book
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Jean Hill worked as a Co- curator to publish the photographs of Lora Webb Nichols. Nichols lived from 1883 to 1962 in a small mining town calle...
An interview with Curt Pradelt, well known landscape photographer
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Curt will discuss his techniques for landscape photography. He does both color and black-and-white. You can find the YouTube video here; https://youtu...
An interview with Gerard Exupery New York street photographer
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview with Gerard we get fascinating insight into street photography in New York City. Gerard also talks about his book subway [shot in th...
Melanie McWhorter Photo Book Publishing Consultant Interview
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast we will be interviewing Melanie McWhorter on what it takes to get a photo book published. Melanie is well known within the industry an...
Monument camera a film photographers dream
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is an interview with Lee Walker owner of monument camera in Tucson Arizona. Monument camera specializes in all formats of film photography. They ...
I'm moving from printing to a new media
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is printing the only and best way too get your images shown, I think not! Dan Milnor https://youtu.be/YfcmH_O53Uo
I am a photo workshop...... dropout
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Well I dropped out of a photo workshop and I've given some thought to workshops in general, and what you need to think about before signing up.
John Dickson on infrared photography. Episode two
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode two of the black and white photography podcast. John Dickson has been doing infrared photography for the past five years. We go throug...
Infrared Photography Tutorial (also see YouTube link below)
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A short tutorial on how to get started in black and white photography. Youtube below https://youtu.be/FwschRS-yIE
Accomplished Photographer JamesCapo (wildlife and landscape)
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
James Capo talks about his photography. You can also follow on youtube video. He's got some great images! https://youtu.be/LqZRR5EZJqA
Long projects, short projects, what's the best
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As many of you know, I am an advocate of doing projects for photography. One-off images just don't excite me. Consequently, I've been listening to a f...
Projects, Lomg
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why photography projects are difficult to do.
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A short discussion as to why photography projects are difficult and why most people avoid them and focus on single images.
Thinking about moving your feet
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Good photography means moving your feet
Negative Supply Interview with co-founder AJ Holmes
20 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is an interview with AJ Holmes to discuss their products to help you digitize your film. you can find them at www.negative.supply.com you can fin...
Black-and-white film development, thoughts on using a lab or doing it yourself.
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
These are some preliminary thoughts about using a lab to develop your film or doing it on your own. I'll have another podcast in the near future discu...
Listen to professional photographer Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dominic is the main photographer for the Rick Steves' travel books. He has traveled all over the world taking those fabulous photos you see in Steves'...
A couple of tips if you have photographers block
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, as photographers, we all feel that creative block. Here are a few tips to get you through that obstacle.
Sasha Wolf; Photo Works a book review
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a book review of Photo Works by Sasha Wolf. The book can be found on Amazon. I think it's extremely important reading for young photographers ...
Some thoughts and tips on buying used film equipment
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After recently purchasing some analog film equipment I thought I'd pass along a few tips and thoughts that might help you if you are thinking about bu...
An Interview With French Photographer Rebecca Rubcke
14 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is an interview with French photographer Rebecca Rubcke. Rebecca's career as a photographer started with her father early in her life. She cont...
Post digital processing in black-and-white
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John Trotter, Lynn Weyand, and John Dickson discuss post processing in the digital world. They have approximately hundred and 60 years of photograph e...
Black and white photography podcast
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is an interview with black and white photographer Tom Chester. We discuss Tom's involvement with the Western photographic historical Society. In ...
PARIS PHOTO 2019
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Well if you've never been to Paris photo, I would suggest you go to the website and take a look at what it has to offer. This podcast briefly describe...
Black-and-white photography podcast
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, I had the privilege of speaking with photographer Lynn we in on many different topics for black-and-white photography. She discusses composi...
Black-and-white photography podcast
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I had an unexpected surprise this weekend when I attended the presentation of Jon Meacham and David Kennerly at the Center for Creative Photography....
Two great books for black-and-white photographers
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I will discuss two books that will help the black-and-white photographer not only become inspired but also improve their visualization...
A bio sketch of Sally Mann contemporary photographer
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is a bio sketch of the contemporary photographer Sally Mann. I have included some photos for your reference on my YouTube channel. In 200...
Why black-and-white photography?
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a short episode discussing why you should photograph in black-and-white. The podcast considers those things that you should take in the consid...
Tips for shooting in black and white photography
14 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I offer you some tips on how to shoot better black-and-white photographs. Shooting in black-and-white is considerably different than ...
Black-and-white photography podcast
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is about Joseph Sudek. He was a famous photographer that became handicapped after world war one. He has many books to his name includin...
Interview with Lynn Weyand and accomplished black-and-white photographer
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today you have the pleasure of listening to Lynn Weyand and discussing her 47 years in black-and-white photography. Lynn started her journey at an Ame...
Black-and-white photography
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a continuing effort to provide some historical background for black-and-white photography I have provided a short bio – sketch of Paul Strand. ...
Black-and-white photography printing
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In recent podcasts I have talked about the fact that photographers should print. However, many photographers don't want to invest in the printer and t...
Art movements in photography and why they are important.
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a short podcast about several art movements in black-and-white photography. It may seem to some that looking at photography from a historica...
An interview with John Dixson, well known Appalacian Photographer
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, you're in for a treat. This is an interview with John Dickson a well-known photographer who lives in Asheville, North Carolina. John has been a...
Black and white photography –Piezography Printing
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we will be talking with John Trotter who has been working with piezography printing for the past eight years. This type of printing can be done ...
Edward Weston at the Dennos Museum
15 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is about the discovery of a valuable Edward Weston modernistic nude by the Dennos Museum. This Weston modernistic nude is one of the most...
The BW Zone System, Is It Still Relevant
06 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we will discuss the relevance of the zone system in today's digital photography. Based upon a book by Chris Johnson we will briefly re...
Henri Cartier Bresson Bio Sketch
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is a bio sketch of Henri Cartier Bresson. It is not intended to provide full biographical details. It is designed to give you a short s...
CAMERA CLUB COMPETITIONS
18 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a short podcast about entering your first black-and-white camera club competition. I go through about four tips that will help you get over th...
An interview with Steve Dell master printer
11 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have an interview with Steve Dell a master printer from the Tucson Arizona area. Steve has printed for gallery submissions and many photograp...
Interview with black and white photographer harry Kimball
28 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is an interview with Harry Kimball a black-and-white photographer for the past 40 years. Harry discusses his start in photography and how he move...
Looking At Black and White Photographs
20 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a podcast about looking at black and white photographs. It will detail several ways to view black and white photographs. Looking at black and ...
Tonal Mergers In Black and White Photography
13 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a podcast about tonal mergers. The perspective black-and-white photographer needs to understand what total mergers are and how they can be ove...
Storytelling With Black and White Photographs
11 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is about storytelling with black-and-white photographs. It goes into detail about how to set up the photographic essay. It includes those...