FroKnowsPhoto Photography Podcasts

Going from a day Job to shooting the BIGGEST Musicians In the World: RAWtalk Photography #091

23 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Springsteen, Alicia Keys, Kanye, Rihanna are just a few of the musicians that Michael Zorn has had the pleasure to work with.  I asked Michael to joi...

The Business Of Photography: RAWtalk Episode #090

16 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Photography can be many things, it can be fun, it can be an obsession, it can be a release from the world and it can be a business.  Chances are if y...

I Was DENIED ACCESS Because Of My I SHOOT RAW Shirt and An Emotional Interview With My Dad: RAWtalk Photography #089

09 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Before I jump into my RANT on the theme park Six Flags I want to talk about my very special and emotional interview of my father.  I have wanted to s...

Four More Years + Von Wong Interview: RAWtalk Photography Episode #088

02 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Four More Years, Four More Years……… For those who do not know, FroKnowsPhoto launched on June 1st 2010 and June 1st marked the four year anniver...

Zip Zap Zop???: RAWtalk Photography Episode #087

26 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

What in the world is Zip Zap Zop any way?  Well, I decided to sign up for an Improv class and it’s one of the opening exercises they make you do.  ...

The BEST Trip I Ever Had + Ziv Koren Interview: RAWtalk Photography #086

19 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

My trip to Israel was the best trip I have ever had and I don’t mean drugs.  After spending eight days in Israel where I ate some amazing food, met...

Something A Little Different: RAWtalk Photography Episode #085

12 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

As many of you know I am in Israel from May 5th-13th and since I am out of the country I am not able to do a RAWtalk.  But have no fear I still have ...

All My Bags Are Packed: RAWtalk Photography Episode #084

05 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

All My Bags Are Packed: RAWtalk Episode #084   All my bags are packaged I’m read to go, I’m standing here outside your door, I’d hate to wake...

Adam Elmakias FRO VS No FRO: RAWtalk Photography Episode #083

28 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had Adam Elmakias into the loft to sit down for an interview.  If you are not familiar with Adam he is the guy behind the original lens b...

KEN Rockwell is Dangerous to Photography: FroKnowsPhoto RAWtalk #082

21 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

I have not RANTED on Ken Rockwell in a long while for a few reasons.  But after reading his latest so called “educational” set up for the Nikon D...

What's In The Box??? RAWtalk Photography Episode #081

14 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Oh how I want to tell you what’s in the box right now.  But if I did that it would spoil all the fun of listening to RAWtalk.  This week there are...

How To Get 30,000 YouTube Subscribers in 8 Months: RAWtalk Photography #080

07 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It’s one thing for me to tell you that “ANYONE” can grow a following on YouTube but it’s another thing to see someone else actually do it.  O...

I Googled Nude Yoga: FroKnowsPhoto RAWtalk Episode #079 Photography

31 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It is true, I Google Nude Yoga not to participate but to see if there was information about it online.  And boy oh boy was there but there was one ma...

Matisyahu LIVE in my LOFT: RAWtalk Photography Episode #078

24 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

This week I have Matisyahu LIVE from the Loft around the poker table for a very intimate interview.  We also have a the first single off of Matisyahu...

The Wheel of Fro Stopped on WHAT???: RAWtalk Photography Episode #077

17 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

We have been spinning the Wheel of FRO for a few months now and we have yet to see this happen.  You are going to have to see and hear our reaction w...

JOEY L the INTERVIEW: RAWtalk Photography Episode #076

10 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Joey L has accomplished more as a photographer than photographers twice his age, strike that three times his age.  If that didn’t catch your attent...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Max Jackson Speaks Out For the First Time

06 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

A little over a week ago I got an email from Max Jackson’s father asking if we wanted to conduct the only interview with his son Max.  For those wh...

I Think I Got Up On the Wrong Side of the Bed: RAWtalk Photography Episode #075

03 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever have those days where you just might have woken up on the wrong side of the bed?  Those days where little things tick you off and you jus...

Introducing my NEXT Camera the Nikon D4s: RAWtalk Episode #074

25 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

It is always an exciting day when Nikon officially announces their latest high end DSLR. That is why we take the first part of this weeks show to disc...

The Color Run Debacle, Who's to Blame: RAWtalk Episode #073

17 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past few days there has been a developing story involving a young photographer and the Color Run.  The photographer Max claims that the c...

Stephen is going to HATE ME, A Two Hour RAWtalk: Episode #072

10 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Last week both Stephen and I were out of town.  Stephen was in New Orleans attending his brothers wedding and I was out in LA photographing Matisyahu...

Tattooed Brides Are HOT!!!: RAWtalk Episode #071

03 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Talk about exploiting a niche to it's fullest.  That is exactly what our guest Mike Allebach has done in the wedding industry with Tattooed Brides.  ...

A Vegas Recap, A Ranty McRanterson, 2X Wheel of FRO and Flying Solo: RAWtalk #070

27 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

A Vegas Recap, A Ranty McRanterson, 2X Wheel of FRO and Flying Solo: RAWtalk #070 This week we dive into a little bit of a recap about our Vegas Vaca...

What happens in VEGAS ends up on RAWtalk Episode #069

20 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first ever RAWtalk from the road in Las Vegas.  Unlike the ad "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" what happens in vegas actually en...

We tried to keep this show to an hour, WE FAILED: RAWtalk Episode #068

13 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Here at RAWtalk headquarters aka my LOFT we attempt to do a one hour show each week.  Much to Stephens chagrin we tend to miss the mark.  Lucky for ...

A Ranty Mc Ranterson of Explicit Proportions and a NEW LOGO: RAWtalk Episode #067

06 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the first RAWtalk of 2014, we are back!!!!!  First off did you see the NEW RAWtalk Logo yet, did ya, did ya?  If not take a look at your ...

This is the FINAL EPISODE.....RAWtalk #066

23 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Don't worry this is not the FINAL EPSIDE of RAWtalk ever, just the final one for the year.  To kick off this weeks Episode we discuss the recent Boot...

He is ONLY 24 and is on ESPN!!!! RAWtalk Episode #065

16 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Leno at the age of 24 has attained success that has eluded people twice his age.  He has called sporting events for ESPN, the Big 10 Network and...

OOOOOOPPPPPS We Messed Up and We're Sorry: RAWtalk Episode #064

09 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it's just easier to say "sorry" when you make a mistake.  And last week we made an ooooppppss on the video portion of the RAWtalk.  My cam...

The Holiday Buying Guide for Photographers: RAWtalk Episode #063

02 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

As the holidays roll around we decided this week to dive into some gifts that we consider safe to purchase for photographers.  Purchasing gifts for p...

Who wants to SPIN the Wheel of FRO!!!: RAWtalk Episode #062

25 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Who wants to SPIN the Wheel of Fro and win some great prizes!!!!!  Well someone is going to have that chance if they listen of what they will need to...

Jared, Stop Singing And Answer the Questions: RAWtalk Episode #061

18 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes I like to sing, okay more than sometimes I like to sing.  This week it seemed that everything Stephen said turned into a song on my part.  ...

An Interview with my High School Photo Teacher: RAWtalk Episode #060

11 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

It's time we catch up on ALL the photo news.  Since we did not have the photo news in the last two episodes we had a lot of catch up to do.   One of...

The BIG BIG BIG Photo Show, Show: RAWtalk Episode #059

04 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What do you get when you mix a late night RAWtalk session with a small bit of drinking? You get the recap of this years PPE in NYC.   Stephen and I s...

The tables were turned on me: RAWtalk Episode #058

28 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The tides were turned and I was the guest on the BlackRapid Podcast a few weeks back in Seattle.  Let me explain why you are hearing this interview t...

Is this the DEATH of the Micro 4/3rd camera?? RAWtalk Episode #057

21 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What am I getting at when I say is this the death of the micro 4/3rd camera?  You will find out when we hit the Photo News from last week and discuss...

BONUS PODCAST: Listen in on a recent Flash Photography Spreecast

15 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

If you missed the release of the FroKnowsPhoto Flash Guide on Saturday, Adam Lerner and I held a special Spreecast.  We discussed everything flash ph...

BONUS PODCAST: Listen in on a recent Flash Photography Spreecast

15 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

If you missed the release of the FroKnowsPhoto Flash Guide on Saturday, Adam Lerner and I held a special Spreecast.  We discussed everything flash ph...

We Went Photo Walking and found a Fiddler on the Roof: RAWtalk Episode #056

14 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Last Saturday a bunch of Fro Readers met Stephen and I in Philadelphia for a last minute FrotoWALK.  Unlike some of my other FrotoWALKS we actually w...

RAWtalk Episode #055: Is this the KEY to making it???

07 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

On this weeks RAWtalk I sit down with someone who has created a very selective directory of photographers to help them stand out in a noisy word.  St...

RAWtalk Episode #54: I Sleep Molest My Girlfriend!!!

30 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Do you sleep molest your girlfriend?  For an explanation of why this topic came up on this weeks RAWtalk you will have to give it a listen.    As y...

RAWtalk Episode #053: Don't Leave Us Hanging

24 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen was in Vegas and I was in Seattle so we had to record this weeks RAWtalk about two weeks early.  The reason we did this is we didn't want to ...

RAWtalk Episode #052 The DSLR is DEAD!!!

16 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

The death of the DSLR is here and if you believe that you believe the new Iphone 5s is the camera of the future.   We take a look at camera features ...

RAWtalk Episode #051 Made In America

09 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Made in America is a music festival that is put on in Philadelphia by Jay Z and Budweiser.  It draws some of the largest acts in the world and brings...

RAWtalk Episode #050: Confessions of a World Traveling Photographer

02 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week I sat down with a long time friend Shawn Corigan who has been traveling the world as a professional photographer/videographer for the better...

RAWtalk Episode #49: I Went to the Dark Side

26 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

I know it sounds like I went to Canon, well I actually did.  I went to Canon headquarters for a little meeting at their new facility in New York.  I...

RAWtalk 048: A Little Bit of This and That

19 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with a Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That on this weeks RAWtalk Episode #048.  After that last two weeks combining for to be a t...

RAW Talk 048: The Music, Low Light Concert Show Part 2

12 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

I hope you enjoyed part one of Episode #47 last week as much as we did.  If you have not listened to Part 1, you may want to do so before jumping int...

RAW Talk 047: The Music, Low Light Concert Show Part 1

05 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What started out as a regular RAWtalk episode to discuss music, low light and concert photography turned into an almost two-hour marathon of killer in...

RAW Talk 046: In My Opinion

29 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I hit on a topic about which I had to be very very careful how I chose my words.  There is a fine line between one's opinion and what coul...

RAW Talk 045: An Interview with Dom Savini and Rapid Fire Flying Solo

22 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another week of FroKnowsPhoto RAWtalk.  This week, Stephen and I bring you the photo news from the previews week, including a massive imag...

RAW Talk 044: The Wedding Show

15 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Always a bridesmaid never a bride. Weddings, weddings, weddings, everyone wants to know how to shoot weddings.  Continuing on the themed style show ...

Bonus Exclusive Special: Antonelli Institute

15 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

As many of you know, I studied at the  Antonelli Institute of Graphic Design and Photography and when they asked me to come back and speak to the ent...

RAW Talk 043: The Marketing Hour

08 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to know how to better market your photography?  Tuning in this week to the Marketing Hour would be advised.   As usual, Stephen and I h...

RAW Talk 042: No, Ken Rockwell is Not on This Week

01 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

As the title says, Ken Rockwell is not on this week's RAWtalk, but that's not for a lack of trying.  You will hear his response to my invitation in t...

RAW Talk 041: Levels, Check My Levels

24 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's RAWtalk, Stephen and I discuss some of the major news stories from the prior week. SIGMA finally announced pricing for its much anticip...

RAW Talk 040: Bob Gruen, John and Yoko's Personal Photographer

17 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

I had the opportunity to head up to New York City to interview one of the most famous Rock Photographers ever, Bob Gruen.  Bob captured Rock and Roll...

RAW Talk 039: You're Fired

10 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Last week the Chicago Sun Times decided to axe its entire photography staff in favor of freelancers and reporters with iPhones.  We had to cover this...

RAW Talk 038: Canon 1D X Chronicles

03 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to BorrowLenses.com I have been playing with the Canon 1D X and a bunch of the pro lenses.  It has long been my goal to play with the top of...

RAW Talk 037: Huge Changes from Flickr

27 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What a week it was for Flickr, they launch a totally redesigned site, they do away with pro accounts, give you 1TB of photo storage for FREE and their...

RAW Talk 036: No Title Needed

20 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's RAWtalk, Stephen is back with a bunch of the industry Photo News including three stories about Canon.  We also revisit the Adobe Creat...

RAW Talk 035: You Can No Longer Buy Photoshop

13 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's RAW Talk, host Jared Polin discusses the recent announcement that Photoshop will henceforth be available only by lease instead of purch...

RAW Talk 034: Multiple Angle Madness

06 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's RAWtalk, Stephen enters the picture again with a bunch of really cool photo news stories.  Each week, we are going to try to bring Ste...

RAW Talk 033: Steve Boyle, Sports Photographer

29 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I sit down with Steve Boyle who is an incredible photographer for a candid conversation. Steve specializes in sports photography, from port...

RAW Talk 032: Hodgepodge

22 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

We dive into a few interesting topics before jumping into another session of Flying Solo.  This week, I cover the NEW Sigma 18-35 F1.8, and give you ...

RAW Talk 031: Street Photography Could Become Illegal

15 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

This week, RAWtalk host Jared Polin dives head first into a heated debate that could be brewing in Vermont, which says it may become illegal to photog...

RAW Talk 030: Flying Solo 4.0

08 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) spends a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon flying solo with some great questions. You can submit your que...

RAW Talk 029: Live from the Loft Again

01 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) is joined by Jeff Fusco, a man who has taken his camera everywhere, from concerts to the campaign trail...

RAW Talk 028: Role Reversal

25 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) flips the script this week by airing his upcoming appearance on the This Week in Photography podcast. TW...

RAW Talk 027: On the Red Carpet with Jeff Kravitz

18 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) talks with professional photographer Jeff Kravitz about his extensive time behind the camera, on the red...

RAW Talk 026: Flying Solo 3.0

11 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) flies solo again with a bunch of info and secret phrases. You can submit your questions for future episo...

RAW Talk 025: Ian Ruhter and his Truck Camera

25 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) discusses wet plate photography with an up-and-coming legend in that corner of the industry, Ian Ruhter....

RAW Talk 024: Meat America

18 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) sits down with the man, the myth, the meat legend, Dominic Episcopo to talk about photography, church re...

RAW Talk 023: The Only Way To Go Is Solo

11 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) flies solo one last time before his big move. You can submit your questions for future episodes of RAW T...

RAW Talk 022: Steak-umms

04 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) sits down with photographer Jeff Sacks and frequent collaborator Richie Myers to discuss the studio busi...

RAW Talk 021: San Francisco Treat

14 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) sits down with entrepreneur Jeff Fluhr to talk about founding Spreecast and StubHub and the process of t...

RAW Talk 020: 2013 Predictions

07 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) flies solo for a look back at the photo world in 2012 and a look forward at some predictions for 2013. S...

RAW Talk 019: Instagram Debacle

21 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) holds an indepth discussion with frequent guest and collaborator Adam Lerner (AdamLerner.net) over Spree...

RAW Talk 018: Bumping Wheelchairs

17 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) sits down with friend and fellow photographer Jaleel King to discuss a wholly unique perspective for cap...

RAW Talk 017: Talking Business With Gary V

10 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) sits down with marketing superstar Gary Vaynerchuck to discuss the business of making your own brand. Th...

RAW Talk 016: Flying Solo 2.0

03 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

This week features RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) tackling more of your questions in another solo episode. You can submit your question...

RAW Talk 015: Bald is Beautiful with Mark Wallace

19 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) sits down with the internationally-famous Mark Wallace to discuss commercial fashion photography and bei...

RAW Talk 014: Flying Solo

12 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

This week features RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) finally getting to some of your questions. In lieu of a guest, Jared answers question...

RAW Talk 013: From The Archives

05 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Hurricane Sandy has forced RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) and frequent collaborator Adam Lerner to reach into the archives to pull out ...

RAW Talk 012: PPE 2012 Wrap Up

29 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) and frequent collaborator Adam Lerner discuss the ins and outs of PhotoPlus Expo 2012, for which Jared a...

RAW Talk 011: Peter Hurley Shebang!

22 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) and frequent collaborator Adam Lerner are joined by famed fashion and portrait photographer Peter Hurley...

RAW Talk 010: Introducing Juan Patiño

15 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) and frequent collaborator Adam Lerner are joined by Juan Patiño, a photographer, Grammy-nominated prod...

RAW Talk 009: Back to School

08 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) revisits college at the Antonelli Institute for Graphic Design and Photogprahy and sits down with his fo...

RAW Talk 008: Origin Story

01 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

As a cool send-off to the FroLoft, RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) sits down with longtime collaborator/FroKnowsPhoto brand director Ari...

RAW Talk 007: Eurotripping

25 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Hot on their heels of their trip to England, RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) and frequent collaborator Adam Lerner discuss Photokina, fo...

RAW Talk 006: Meeting of the Minds

17 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) takes to the internet to have a meeting of the minds with frequent collaborator Adam Lerner. You can sub...

RAW Talk 005: Cheesesteaks and Video

10 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) rocks the mic with frequent guest Liora Klein and Todd Wolfe (Cheesesteak Media) to discuss the increasi...

RAW Talk 004: Day Jobs

03 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

RAW Talk is on location this week at Allen's Camera in Levittown, PA, where host Jared Polin (FroKnowsPhoto.com) is joined by a handful of guests, inc...

RAW Talk 003: Breaking Ben

27 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of RAW Talk, host Jared Polin of FroKnowsPhoto.com and Liora Klein are joined by commercal photographer Ben Leuner to discuss hi...

RAW Talk 002: In The Pit

20 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of RAW Talk, host Jared Polin of FroKnowsPhoto.com is joined by fellow photographers Liora Klein and Stephen Eckert as they dis...

RAW Talk 001: Raw Talk

09 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Host Jared Polin of FroKnowsPhoto.com is joined in the initial episode of Raw Talk with fellow photographers Rich Myers and Liora Klein as they discus...