The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast (Old MP3 Feed)

Hokkaido Landscape Tour 2019 Travelogue 1

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we start a travelogue series to walk you through my 2019 Hokkaido Landscape Photography Tour & Workshop, starting with the beautif...

Martin's Top Ten Photos for 2018

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share my personal top ten favorite images for 2018, with the backstory for each photograph. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/646 ...

Yearly Top Ten Selection Process 2018

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I have just finished preparing to start a new year and selected my top ten favorite images for 2018, so in this episode, I share some workflow tips an...

Morocco Tour 2018 Travelogue 4

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we conclude our travelogue series of my 2018 Morocco Tour & Workshop, with a few more shots of the camels in the Sahara, photos o...

Morocco Tour 2018 Travelogue 3

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we continue our Morocco tour as we venture into the Sahara Desert for some beautiful photography in this exotic land. Details on blo...

Morocco Tour 2018 Travelogue 2

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we continue our Morocco Travelogue series as we visit the Chouwara Tanneries, a weaving workshop and some other cultural delights in ...

Morocco Tour 2018 Travelogue 1

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we kick off a multi-part series of travelogue-style episodes to walk you through my 2018 Morocco Tour & Workshop. Details on blog: http...

Warning to Photographers Traveling to Morocco!

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Going to Morocco for a photography tour? Please take a look at this important warning about my customs fiasco first. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/...

What's in the Travel Photography Bag

11 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As I prepare to leave for this year's Morocco tour in a few hours, I thought I'd share what I'm taking in my photography bag for this t...

Big Changes to the Podcast Format

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

After almost 600 Enhanced podcast episodes, I'm changing our format and dedicating this week's podcast to explaining the how, why and what o...

How to Always Be Ready to Shoot

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I answer the question, as a wildlife photographer how do you ensure that you are always ready for action? Details on blog: https://m...

Contemplative Composition in Photography

23 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss many of the thought processes that I use when composing my photographs, with lots of real-world example images. Details on...

Developing Your Style and Self-Acceptance

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss some of the techniques I use to save time in post-processing of my images, and how this leads us to form a style, and I tal...

Photographer's Friend Depth of Field Calculator Tutorial

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm releasing a tutorial for our Photographer's Friend Depth of Field calculator, and I've included some practical examples f...

Migrating from Lightroom to Capture One Pro

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I recently wrote an article on preparing to migrate from Lightroom to Capture One Pro for the Phase One Team, and I'm sharing that with you as th...

Photographer's Friend 3 for iOS Now Available!

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, I announce the availability of Photographer's Friend 3 for iOS and explain the Upgrade Bundle for previous version o...

Luna Display Review

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we take a look at Luna Display, an amazing little device that turns your iPad into a wireless second display for your Mac. Details o...

Understanding Exposure Value

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I explain Exposure Value or EV and why it's useful, and I also introduce you to the new Exposure Shift Calculator for our upcomi...

Peak Design Slide Camera Sling Straps

14 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I review the Peak Design Slide strap, sharing all the great reasons that I now use these straps. Details on the blog: https://mbp.ac/...

Morocco Slideshow Video

07 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week's podcast is a video slideshow showcasing Morocco, with some fifty or so images from last year's Tour & Workshop. Full-sized ...

Seven Stages of Contentment in a Photographer

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore the idea that as we grow as photographers we go through various stages of contentment and eventually spend less energy lus...

Canon's Wide Aperture 85mm Lenses Compared

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I pitch the old Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM lens against the new Canon EF 85mm f/1.4L IS USM lens, which as a review should be useful...

Complete Namibia Tour 2018 Travelogue #5

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we conclude our 2018 Complete Namibia Tour travelogue series with a Wildlife Extravaganza in the Etosha National Park, including Lions...

Complete Namibia Tour 2018 Travelogue #4

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our Complete Namibia Tour travelogue as we relax with the Flamingoes in Walvis Bay, photograph a shipwreck on the Skeleton Coast, then spe...

Complete Namibia Tour 2018 Travelogue #3

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We continue my 2018 Complete Namibia Tour & Workshop travelogue series with two magical visits to Deadvlei, photographing the beautiful silhouette...

Complete Namibia Tour 2018 Travelogue #2

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our travelogue series covering my 2018 Complete Namibia Tour & Workshop, as we spend a morning in Kolmanskop and an afternoon at Eliza...

Complete Namibia Tour 2018 Travelogue #1

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Just back from this year's Complete Namibia Tour, today we start a series of travelogue-style episodes to walk you through our antics as my group...

Apps to Help You Work Faster

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I'm often asked how I get so much done, so this week I share some information about three of the tools that I use daily to speed up my work. Det...

Controlling Capture One Pro with a MIDI Keyboard

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore an exciting way to use a MIDI controller that you might have lying around to controller Capture One Pro. Details on blog:...

Creating Capture One Pro Camera Profiles with Lumariver

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look at creating camera profiles for Capture One Pro using Lumariver Profile Designer, an amazing tool that I wish I'd found earlier...

Capture One Pro Camera Profiles with basICColor Input 5

05 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look at basICColor input 5 as a way to create camera profiles for Capture One Pro. Visit the blog to follow along. Watch the video on th...

Life Happens in COLOR with Nancy Lehrer

24 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I bring you a wonderful conversation with street photographer Nancy Lehrer about her new book, Life Happens in COLOR - a Street Photography ...

Canon Headquarters Exhibit Preparation and Showroom Video

18 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'm releasing a video in which I show some of the production of my large format prints, the Canon Headquarters Exhibit space being prep...

Exhibition at Canon Campus plus Showroom and Museum Visit

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This we take a look at my recent project resulting in my work being displayed in a new gallery at Canon's headquarters in Tokyo. Details on blog...

2018 Japan Winter Wildlife Photography Tour #2 Travelogue #3

27 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we conclude our travelogue series to walk you through our adventure on the second of my Japan Winter Wildlife Photography tours for 2...

2018 Japan Winter Wildlife Photography Tour #2 Travelogue #2

20 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we continue our adventure on the second of my Japan Winter Wildlife Photography tours for 2018, as we visit the Whooper Swans at Lake ...

2018 Japan Winter Wildlife Photography Tour #2 Travelogue #1

14 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we embark on the second of my 2018 Japan Winter Wildlife Photography tours, first visiting the snow monkeys then moving on to the graceful and m...

2018 Japan Winter Wildlife Photography Tour #1 Travelogue #3

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we conclude our travelogue series from the first of this year's two Japan winter wildlife tours, as we visit the Whooper Swans again, a...

2018 Japan Winter Wildlife Photography Tour #1 Travelogue #2

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we continue our travelogue series covering my Japan Winter Wildlife photography tours, when we visit the Whooper Swans before going back for som...

2018 Japan Winter Wildlife Photography Tour #1 Travelogue #1

18 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today we start a travelogue series to walk you through the first of my two Japan Winter Wildlife photography tours, when we visit the snow monkeys in ...

Hokkaido Winter Landscape Adventure 2018 Travelogue #3

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we visit the Souya Harbor and continue on to shoot some beautiful seascapes and landscapes as we conclude this travelogue series from my rec...

Creating Stunning Black and White Images in Capture One Pro

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I share a video showing how I created my Boat Graveyard black and white image using Capture One Pro 11. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/606...

Hokkaido Winter Landscape Adventure 2018 Travelogue #2

28 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our 2018 Hokkaido Winter Landscape Photography Adventure tour and workshop travelogue series, today we photograph the blue waterfall and th...

Hokkaido Winter Landscape Adventure 2018 Travelogue #1

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Part one of a short series of episodes to walk you through our experiences and photographs from my 2018 Hokkaido Winter Landscape Photography Adventur...

Martin's 2017 Personal Top Ten Photographs

07 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I walk you through my personal top ten photographs from 2017 with a bit of information about each of them. Details on blog: https://...

2017 Top Ten Photographs Selection Process

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As 2017 drew to an end, I completed my yearly exercise of selecting my personal favorite top ten images from the year, and I share my process with you...

Mid-Spec iMac Pro Review - Wow!

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we take a look at the new iMac Pro, with my new mid-spec beast that arrived just four days ago. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/601 Musi...

In Conversation with Nicole S Young and Brian Matiash

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For my 600th episode, I'm thrilled to bring you a great conversation with photographers Nicole S. Young and Brian Matiash, in which we talk about...

Introducing Capture One Pro 11 New Features

12 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Phase One has launched version 11 of my chosen raw image editing software Capture One Pro with some great new features that we take a look at in this ...

Morocco 2017 Tour Travelogue Part 4

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The concluding episode of our Morocco 2017 tour travelogue series, with some beautiful portrait opportunities and a visit to the incredible Portuguese...

Morocco 2017 Tour Travelogue Part 3

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In part three of my Morocco travelogue series, we venture into the Sahara desert to photograph camel handlers with their camels, and more. Details on...

Morocco 2017 Tour Travelogue Part 2

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Part two of my travelogue series to walk you through our antics in Morroco, the majestic north-western corner of Africa. Details on blog: https://mb...

Morocco 2017 Tour Travelogue Part 1

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Having just completed my first tour of Morocco, today we start a short series of travelogues to walk you through our antics in this wonderful land. D...

Circle of Confusion, the Airy Disk and Diffraction

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I explain the Circle of Confusion, Airy Disks, and how these relate to Diffraction in our Photography. Details on blog: https://mbp.a...

Updating Some of My Photography Mantras

17 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I modify a few of my old photography mantras about AWB, full black backgrounds and giving away our art. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/593 ...

Introducing Photographer's Friend for iPhone and iPad

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Photographer's Friend for iPhone and iPad is now available on the App Store for just $2.99 or as a free upgrade if you bought the original MBP ap...

What Focal Length is Closest to Human Eyesight?

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss the focal length of our eyes, and what I consider to be a much more natural focal length if you consider the perspective and...

MBP Companion App Update

19 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is just to let you know how the development of the replacement for our MBP Companion iPhone App is going. This work is taking so much of ...

What Makes a Photograph or Print Fine Art?

12 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we tackle the complex subject of what makes a photograph or print fine art. Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/589 Music by Martin B...

Be Ready with Custom Shooting Modes

05 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore Custom Shooting Modes and how they can help you be ready for various shooting scenarios at the flick of a switch. Details...

The Balance Between Healthy Learning and Analysis Paralysis

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As creative artists, continuous learning is essential, but today I share my thoughts on how you might avoid analysis paralysis. Details on blog: http...

The Boot Cleaning Ceremony

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I explain the importance to me of cleaning my boots after a trip, which I find quite a profound, thought-provoking, process. Details on blog: h...

Portfolio for iPad App Review

14 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A review of the Portfolio for iPad app that I'm now using to display my portfolios, with automatic synchronization. Details on blog: https://mbp...

Shooting and Focusing Techniques for Telephoto Lenses

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss using long telephoto lenses including techniques on getting sharp shots by keeping long lenses steady and good focusing tec...

NextGEN Pro Gallery Review and Walkthrough Introduction

31 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I've created a video to walk you through the NextGEN PRO gallery that I have recently implemented on my web site. This podcast is to le...

Complete Namibia Tour 2017 Travelogue 5

24 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The final part of our Complete Namibia Tour Travelogue series with more wildlife images from the awesome Etosha National Park. Details on blog: https...

Complete Namibia Tour 2017 Travelogue 4

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we visit the Etosha National Park for Lions, Ostrich, Springbok, and Zebra in part four of our Complete Namibia Tour Travelogue serie...

Complete Namibia Tour 2017 Travelogue 3

10 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Part three in our travelogue series recounting my recent Complete Namibia Tour, as we continue our Sossusvlei and Deadvlei shoots, then move on to pho...

Complete Namibia Tour 2017 Travelogue 2

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The second travelogue style episode covering my recent Complete Namibia Tour as we visit Elizabeth Bay and then Sossusvlei with the mystical Deadvlei....

Complete Namibia Tour 2017 Travelogue 1

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today we start a travelogue series to walk you through my 2017 Complete Namibia Tour, starting with the Quiver Tree Forest and Kolmanskop. Details on...

All About ICC Profiles and Working Color Spaces

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I explain why we need ICC Profiles, what they do, and what to specify at the various stages of the digital workflow. Details on blog...

The Soul of the Camera with David duChemin

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

An inspiring conversation with David duChemin about many of the concepts explored in his latest book The Soul of the Camera. Details on blog: https:/...

Soft-Proofing for Print in Capture One Pro and Photoshop

29 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Today I explain why it's best to use a large color space for editing images, and how to soft-proof for print in Capture One Pro and Photoshop. D...

How I Use and Why I Love Apple Photos

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I walk you through how I use Apple Photos and how I feel it's made the way I live with my photos more intimate. Details on Blog...

How to Avoid Color Issues on imagePROGRAF PRO Printers

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week I share two workarounds for an issue when printing with custom media on the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO printers from Mac OS X Sierra. Details o...

Hokkaido Winter Landscape Photography Adventure Video Released

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A short episode to point you to our awesome 2017 Hokkaido Winter Landscape Photography Adventure Tour video that we just released. Full sized video o...

Be a Creator Not a Collector of Photographs

01 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss the difference between being a creator of photographs and simply collecting photographs that others have already made, and h...

The Mobile Photographer's Image Management Strategy

26 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I walk through my current image management and backup strategy, and explain how I easily move between multiple computers. Details on ...

Artist Feature - Lee Chapman of Tokyo Times

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

An in-depth interview with Tokyo street photographer Lee Chapman of Tokyo Times. Full sized video on Blog: https://mbp.ac/569

The Effect of Subject Distance and Focal Length on Perspective

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I discuss the relationship between subject distance and focal length and how it effects the perspective in our images. Details on blo...

Artist Feature - Commercial Photographer Curtis Hustace

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

An interview with commercial photographer Curtis Hustace about his beautiful still life photography created by light sculpting. Details on Blog: http...

2017 Japan Winter Wildlife Photography Tour 2 Travelogue #3

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The concluding episode in our travelogue series to walk you through the second of my Snow Monkeys & Hokkaido, Japan Winter Wildlife tours for 2017...

2017 Japan Winter Wildlife Photography Tour 2 Travelogue #2

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we continue our travelogue series to walk you through the second of my Japan Winter Wildlife tours for 2017 with more crane shots, then some...

2017 Japan Winter Wildlife Photography Tour 2 Travelogue #1

13 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we start a travelogues series to cover my second Japan Winter Wildlife photography tour for 2017 starting with the Snow Monkeys and Re...

2017 Japan Winter Wildlife Photography Tour 1 Travelogue #3

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we conclude our travelogue series for the first of my two Japan winter wildlife tours for 2017, with Foxes and Sea Eagles. Details on blog:...

2017 Japan Winter Wildlife Photography Tour 1 Travelogue #2

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week we photograph the awesome Whooper Swans in part 2 of my travelogue covering my Japan Winter Wildlife Tour #1 for 2017. Details on blog: htt...

2017 Japan Winter Wildlife Photography Tour 1 Travelogue #1

19 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The first travelogue in a series to cover the first of this year's Snow Monkeys & Hokkaido Japan Winter Wildlife tours. Today we visit the ad...

Hokkaido Winter Landscape Tour 2017 Travelogue #4 Saroma

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Part four of my Hokkaido Winter Photography Adventure tour travelogues, in which we visit fishing ports and Lake Saroma. Details on blog: https://mbp...

Hokkaido Winter Landscape Tour 2017 Travelogue #3 Wakkanai

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the third travelogue covering my Hokkaido Winter Landscape Photography Adventure, we circumnavigate the norther-most tip of Japan. Details on Blog...

Hokkaido Winter Landscape Tour 2017 Travelogue #2 Haboro

29 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of my Hokkaido Winter Landscape Photography Adventure travelogue series I share our first coastal shoot images. Details on blog: https://...

Hokkaido Winter Landscape Tour 2017 Travelogue #1 Biei

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is part one of a travelogue series covering Martin's recent amazing Hokkaido Winter Landscape Photography Adventure. Details on Blog: https...

Martin's 2016 Personal Top Ten Photographs

08 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share my personal top ten images from 2016, along with information about my thinking behind the images and processing etc. Details ...

Yearly Top Ten Photographs Selection Process

03 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As we enter a new year, I'm completing my yearly task of selecting my favorite photos from the previous year, so today I'm going to walk you...

Workaround and Troubleshooting Print Profile Issues

19 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Today I describe a workaround for a print profile issue I'm seeing, which can also help to troubleshoot general ICC profile issues. Text and Ima...

Breathing Color Signa Smooth 270 Fine Art Paper

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This week I review Signa Smooth 270, a new supple and smooth fine art paper with incredible detail and color gamut, from my friends at Breathing Color...

Capture One Pro 10 Simple Adjustment Guide 1

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is to point you to a new Simple Adjustment Guide for Capture One Pro, in which I explain how I create a full black background in a beauti...

Traveling Smart with Tenba Messenger Camera Bags

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A review of the Tenba Messenger line of camera bags that help me to travel smart, as airlines tighten up their carry-on allowances. Details on Blog: ...

An Interview with Jeffrey Shaw

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

An inspiring conversation with motivational speaker, business coach, photographer and podcaster, Jeffrey Shaw. Details on Blog: https://mbp.ac/550 ...

Iceland Full Circle Photography Tour 2016 Travelogue 4

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

The concluding part of our four part series of travelogues to walk you through my 2016 Iceland Full Circle Tour and Workshop. Details on Blog: https:...

Canon EF24-105mm f4L IS II Lens Review

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive review of the new Canon EF24-105mm f4L IS II lens, including some sharpness and distortion tests, as well as some example photos shot ...