Picture This: Photography Podcast

Is AI Replacing Models? Photographers Beware...

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tony & Chelsea talk about AI generated fashion models, the brands using them, and how the replacment of models will impact the photography industr...

Chinese Camera Tech is TAKING OVER the Market and Here's Why

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want your own website? Go to http://squarespace.com/Chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea"At one time, Ger...

$40 versus $13,000 Camera! Can YOU tell the difference?

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can you tell the difference between a $40 and $13,000 camera? What about a $600 canon camera vs a $5,500 camera? The results might surprise you! Tony ...

CANON vs SONY vs NIKON: Camera Wars 2025

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea & Tony dig into the details on the big three camera brands to find out which one is #1, what gives them their camera advantage, and how th...

CANON vs SONY vs NIKON: Camera Wars 2025

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, DJI/Hasselblad: Which is your favorite?Chelsea & Tony dig into the details on the big three camera brands to find out wh...

2025 Camera Predictions! The best is yet to come...

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tony & Chelsea discuss the future of cameras in the year 2025, which cameras and lenses will come out, and what new technology might surprise us. ...

2024 CAMERA OF THE YEAR: Pixel Awards

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony & Chelsea Northrup choose recap 2024 in the camera and photo industry by reviewing the best and worst cameras and photo gear of 2024. They choose...

When is Editing CHEATING?

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When is photo editing cheating? People have been editing photos for as long as they have been taking them. At what poinnt is photo wditing crossing th...

The WORST FANBOYS?

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every camera brand has fanboys but some are more energized than others! Tony and Chelsea review angry comments and talk about fanboys and what makes t...

Every YouTuber Should Know...

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea discuss their time as YouTubers, what they learned, and what they wish they knew earlier; sponsorships, dealing with trolls, and maki...

5 Photo Myths BUSTED

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are bigger sensors better? Do you need a new camera? On this episode of the Picture This! Photography podcast, Tony and Chelsea debunk the confusing p...

Photography ISN'T Dead!

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With threats like AI and phone cameras, Tony worries that photography is going away but Chelsea thinks it's here to stay. Which one is it?

Canon #1 Spot Slipping!

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Canon launched the long-awaited R1 camera and disappointed some fans that had big dreams for their flagship camera. Tony and Chelsea talk about why th...

Should Apple make a camera?

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is Apple ever going to make a designated camera? If so, what would it look like, which features would is have, and how much woud it cost? Tony & Chels...

10 Cameras that Changed Photography FOREVER

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about the 10 cameras that changed the trajectory of photography forever; from the first ever digital camera to the newe...

Camera Reviews Need to Change

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gerald Undone sparked a great discussion about camera press events and reviews. Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about theirs experiences as reviewers a...

TRICKED into Training A.I.

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea Northrup talk about how A.I. is being trained using the photos of photographers, the enthics of not giving artists credit, and what w...

It's not you, YOUTUBE is harder!

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea talk about how content creation is harder than ever.

Are BAD REVIEWS unethical?

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea discuss Marques Brownlees review of "the worst product" and address the backlash he faced. Are reviewers responsible for only providi...

Our Fight: VIDEO vs PHOTOGRAPHY

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

OUR STORE: http://northrup.photo Use our 10% off coupon 'YouTube' Video is more and more popular, but will it ever fully replace photos? Tony and Chel...

"Photos should be FREE!"

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How much should photographers charge? One wedding photographer charges $8,000 and sparked outrage online. Some even thought photo should be free. Tony...

My Camera NEEDS a LOCK!

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Manny Ortiz was robbed of $16,000 in camera gear. Our friend Luis was FOLLOWED HOME an hour to be robbed of his medium format camera gear. It's NOT th...

ALL photos are fake, says Samsung

25 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After Samsung's Fake Moon debacle, Samsung's head of consumer experience says, "There is no real picture, full stop". Tony and CHelsea dig into the fa...

on "Quitting YouTube"

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea give their thoughts on why YouTubers are stepping back, buring out, and Quitting.

Steal Photos Like a Pro

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the Picture This! Photography podcast, Tony & Chelsea discuss the right and ethical way to "steal" photos. All of us get inspiratio...

2024 Camera Predictions! The Year of NIKON?

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony & Chelsea Northrup discuss the very near future of cameras and photography by predicting which cameras will be released in 2024. Some predictions...

Camera Of The YEAR! 2023 PIXEL AWARDS

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony & Chelsea host the 2023 Pixel Awards and choose the very best and worst photo tech of the year including Best Accessory, Best Computer, Best Dron...

Sony Changed the Future of Cameras... Now what?

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Sony A9 III is the first stills camera to have a global shutter! Tony and Chelsea talk about what a global shutter is, how it benefits photographe...

The FIGHT Against A.I.

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We talked about the state of AI a few months ago and it's grown even more popular since then. AI is being used to make portraits, steal celebrities' l...

DJI’s plan to CRUSH Sony & Canon

28 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The new DJI Pocket 3 launched this month and it made Tony Northrup realize he's been thinking about cameras all wrong. On this epeisode of The Picture...

Is the BEST Camera EVER coming soon?

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The OLYMPICS are coming in the summer of 2024 and that means we're going to get new camera gear. The Canon R1 might make an appearance in time to show...

My iPhone Camera FAILED me!

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea talk about their vacation and how they chose the WRONG cameras for travel, including their iPhone cameras. Hear about how and when th...

5 PRO Photo Tips: The Secrets behind Amazing Photos

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony & Chelsea Northrup share the secret behind what make professional photographer's photos GREAT. Find out the tips on how to control lighting, how ...

Canon Vs. Sony Vs. Nikon: Battle of the brands!

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea Northrup discuss which caemra brands are thriving, who is winning the camera race, and what cameras and innovations are putting them ...

Should you HIDE PHOTOS of your kids online?

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea Northrup discuss the risks of sharing your kids phtoos online, their own expereinces with their daighter, and some tips on how to mit...

Take GOOD Family Vacation Photos

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of he Picture This! Phtography Podcast, Tony and Chelsea Northrup gie tips for how to get better photos while on a family vacation. We...

SURVIVING the A.I. Photo Takeover

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea & Tony Northrup discuss the threats A.I. pose to the photography industry today, how A.I. will impact the future of photography, and how worki...

Sony's TOP SECRET Plan to Destroy Canon

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

 Tony Northrup and Chelsea Northrup have fun contemplating Sony's future cameras and business strategy. Tony builds a case for why Sony's past an...

How we made $1 Million from YouTube

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Northrup & Chelsea Northrup talk about how they made $1 Million on YouTube, the videos that performed the best, how they manage sponsors and cont...

Dear Sony, We NEED this!

30 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea discuss the future of entry level cameras and what manufactueres can do, specifically Sony, to get more cameras in the hands of new p...

I was WRONG about A.I.

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As an update to our episode in January, Tony and Chelsea talk about the advancements that have been made to A.I. in just 3 months, how it changes the ...

BEWARE: Photography SCAMS

25 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stolen gear, unpaid gigs, shipping scams, and more. Tony and Chelsea tell their stories of being scammed out of camera gear, common scams used on phot...

REAL photographers DON'T DO THIS!

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've all heard someone say a photographer isn't a REAL photographer. But what really makes a "real" photographer? Is it the gear, income, experience,...

They won't admit these mistakes...

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea review the most memorable times camera manufacturers have reversed features, walked back claims, and completely lied. It's funny, it'...

What's a viral Photo Worth?

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony & Chelsea interview photographer, Chad Fish, and talk about his viral photo of a jet shooting down a suspected spy balloon. Chad tells us how he ...

Is A.I. Killing Photography?

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard the hype about A.I. created photographs and art but is the hype real? How soon could A.I. take over the photo world? Could it actually he...

The TRUTH about Tony's Reviews

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tony's reviews are always full of in-depth tests like auto focus tracking and ISO performance in low light yet the camera he chooses to use every day ...

2023 Camera Predictions

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony & Chelsea Northrup predict which cameras and lenses will come out in 2023, including new cameras from Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji, Panasonic and OM-...

CAMERA of the YEAR 2022! Pixel Awards

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea pick the best tech, software updates, accessories, and more in this year's Pixel Awards! Go to http://squarespace.com/Chelsea & save...

Canon vs Sony vs Nikon vs EVERYONE: Who will survive??

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony & Chelsea Northrup check the state of the camera industry in 2022, comparing Canon, Sony, Nikon, Panasonic, Fujifilm and Olympus to see who's win...

How Frank built a PHOTO & VIDEO business from ZERO to (nearly) $100k in 12 months!

27 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Frank Dinardi (https://dinardivisualproductions.com/). 2 years ago, Frank was a landscaper living with his dad. Today, Frank has a wife, a house,...

I was WRONG about Sony!

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The camera companies are always in a race to be at the top! Which is innovating the best features? Which is getting the best sales? Who has the best s...

Choosing the right social media

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It seems like we're all expected to participate in every social media platform that comes along. What if we don't participate and it ends up being the...

Who Stole this photo?

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A photographer enters a photo in a competition, wins, and then another photographer comes forward and claims they took the shot. This actually happene...

Burnt Out on Photography

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Been a while since you picked up your camera? You're not alone. Tony and Chelsea talk about the reasons people get photography burnout and how to find...

Photo Mistakes and Fixes!

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone makes mistakes when learning photography! Chelsea goes over some of her common mistakes, what she has learned, and how to fix them!

Switching from Canon R5 to a...

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FINALLY! I've tested the R5, A1, and Z9 in landscapes, travel, portraits, and wildlife and I'm finally ready to make my choice. Tony and I review the ...

Bad Photos? DON'T GIVE UP!

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many photographers doubt their work and their talent and question if they have any right to be a photographer at all. DON'T GIVE UP! I'm passing along...

Instagram ruined photography

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Canon R7 & R10 LEAKED! Sorry, Fuji :(

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Northrup discusses the two new Canon APS-C cameras for the RF mirrorless mount: The Canon R7 (a 32-megapixel sports & wildlife-oriented camera) a...

SONY MEDIUM FORMAT CAMERA LEAKED!

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea & Tony Northrup discuss the rumors of the new Sony Alpha medium format mirrorless camera, with a BIGGER sensor than the Fujifilm GFX cameras. ...

Is Sony REALLY #1 in Cameras? Yes, it matters.

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sony recently announced that they were the #1 camera manufacturer, above Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Olympus, and Panasonic in several important segments....

Our TOP 5 Cameras EVER $200 TO $7,000

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea and Tony Northrup reveal their favorite cameras of all time from $200 to $7,000. Included are Canon, Nikon, Sony, Mamiya, Leica, and more!

Their BIGGEST Mistakes: Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic & Olympus

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wildlife Photography Tips YOU NEED

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Surviving YouTube:

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea talk about how they accidentally became YouTubers, the mistakes they made along the way, the things they did that actually worked, an...

2022 CAMERA PREDICTIONS: Sony a5?

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Northrup and Chelsea review the hits and misses of their 2021 predictions and also make camera predictions for 2022. Will Sony release a Z5 compe...

CAMERA OF THE YEAR! 2021 Pixel Awards

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again! Tony and Chelsea pick their winners of the year for the best computer, lens, accessories, drone, innovation, consumer ca...

LEAKED: Canon R1 & R5c ATTACK Sony & Nikon!

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony reviews the latest Canon Rumors (via canonrumors.com), including the Canon R5c, a video-centric cinema camera with 45 megapixels, 20 FPS stills, ...

Why are all cameras Japanese?

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony digs into why all the most successful camera companies, including Sony, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Olympus, Pentax, and Fujifilm, are Japanese. SPO...

Used Gear: Pros and Cons

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea & Tony Northrup discuss the pros and cons of buying used camera gear and give some tips on what to look for to make sure you get a good camera...

Ghost photo TRICKS, Truths, & History

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this spooky episode of the Picture This! photography podcast, Chelsea & Tony Northrup talk about ghost phots, orbs, spirits, ectoplasm, and other s...

STOP buying bad gear

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've made some mistakes buying gear: grey market lenses that couldn't be fixed, flakey adapters, off-brand batteries, the list goes on. We've also re...

Polaroid's Rise, Fall, and Revival

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Polaroid started with a patent and a toddler's simple question, "Why can't I see the photo now?", and became one of the biggest companies in the world...

Crappy Camera Hacks (that actually work)

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

They aren't pretty, you probably shouldn't try them, but these crappy camera/photo hacks actually got the job done! In this episode of the Picture Thi...

Dear Clients, Photographers deserve FAIR PAY and...

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea Northrup discuss the misunderstandings clients have that stress out photographers: editing our photos, asking for discounts on alread...

Talent Isn't Enough!

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've all seen naturally talented photographers take beautiful photos with ease but is that enough to support an entire career? In this episode of Pic...

Why Canon will always be #1

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Will canon always be the number one camera brand or will Sony pull out ahead? Which camera company is more innovative, popular, and invested in camera...

Camera Features YOU DON'T NEED

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

 We all see the latest and greatest features advertised every time a new camera comes out but which features actually work and which ones will yo...

Bucket List Photography Goals

12 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is your dream photo experience? An African safari? A road trip across Iceland? Tony & Chelsea share their favorite photo experiences they have ha...

Break These Photography Rules!

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You've learned the rules of photography: the rule-of-thirds, how to level a photo, and how to use your shutter speed to FREEZE action. But have you le...

Mirrorless Camera MYTHS

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should you switch to mirrorless? Should you sell your DSLR and move to mirrorless before your camera loses too much value? Do mirrorless cameras have ...

The FUTURE of Canon (BEYOND the Canon R3 & R1)!

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Great news! Canon released their financial report and they INCREASED their imagining division profits. We delve into why and how Canon increased their...

Misleading specs trick camera buyers!

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Camera specs aren't always what they seem. We've already discussed crop factor but we're not done picking apart specs yet! Tricky specs could be keepi...

DSLRs are Dead

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You DO need a website (this is your sign). Go to http://squarespace.com/Chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea” Se...

Photos Tips we learned from Gordon Parks

27 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In a photo slump? Now is a perfect time to learn about the photography legends and analyze what made them so special. Chelsea & Tony Northrup talk abo...

That $500,000 scam: We found the REAL CEO. Who is responsible?!

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The X-Tra Battery Kickstarter (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/x-tra/the-camera-battery-re-invented/) promises twice the battery life for your ca...

Your Photos NEED HELP!

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tony and Chelsea go over ways any photographer can improve their photos by asking for a little help!

Canon vs. Sony vs. Nikon vs. Panasonic

16 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea & Tony Northrup discuss the top camera companies from the past 3 years, Canon, Sony, Nikon, and Panasonic Lumix. Since 2018, big things have c...

Ask us ANYTHING! Meanest fanboys? How did we meet? Camera for space?

30 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Go to http://squarespace.com/Chelsea & save 10% off your first website or domain with code “Chelsea” Chelsea & Tony Northrup answer YOUR burning q...

2021 Camera Predictions

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Northrup & Chelsea go through the top camera brands, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Lumix, and Fuji to talk about what technology they're developin...

The 2020 PIXEL AWARDS!

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tony & Chelsea announce 2020s best cameras, lenses, drones, laptops, and more!

Should We Ban Street Photography?

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea & Tony Northrup each take a side and argue their points: should we allow street photography or should we ban it and consider it a violation of...

You can't learn photography on YouTube!

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tony thinks YouTube is tricking you into thinking you're learning more than you are. You may not realize how YouTube is steering the lessons you watch...

$500K in Cameras STOLEN!

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea & Tony Northrup talk about why camera theft is on the rise, how their cameras were stolen online, some of the most interesting camera heists t...

the real photo tips we actually use.

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this video of the Picture This! photography podcast, Chelsea and Tony Northrup share experiences and lessons they've learned that have made them be...

MIRRORLESS WARS III: Canon VS Sony, Nikon, Fuji & Panasonic (WHO SURVIVES?!)

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

During this episode of the Picture This! Photography Podcast, Chelsea & Tony Northrup analyze and dissect the finances and strategies of the top camer...

STOP SAYING RTFM!!!

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tony & Chelsea Northrup talk about the term RTFM (Read the F@$%ing Manual) and how blaming the user for every error hinders photography tech and has k...

The Truth about 8k

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What's the deal with 8k? Can anyone really tell the difference? How much does it cost to switch to 8k once you factor in computing, storage, and a...

The Canon R5 reveals the FUTURE: Our 2020 camera predictions

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Go to http://squarespace.com/chelsea and save 10% off your first website or domain with code "chelsea" Chelsea & Tony Northrup discuss the camera pred...