In this episode, Gordon discusses some incredible in camera innovations that he uses in his OM System cameras, and Ross details in what other systems similar functions can be found. Unsurprisingly, neither Canon nor Nikon can do these things.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello all. In this episode, Gordon shares his love of and experience with the Pro-Capture function in his Olympus / OM Systems cameras. Ross shares what other camera companies have similar functionality.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello folks. We received a request from a listener on this topic, and while we have covered it on other occasions in the past, we agreed to do it again. Have a listen! Please help support the channel by becoming a Patron on Patreon. Your small monthly donation is very helpful and we really appreciate all who are already Patrons.…

Hello listeners! We’re back after a two week break. A break taken for no reason other than we could not come up with what we thought was content worth listening to. This time, we are here with a series of random questions that we have been hearing and do our best to provide clear and straightforward answers. Please enjoy. Please consider supporting…

Hi everyone. In this episode, Ross issues a challenge to the audience to make a tutorial video on some area of personal expertise and to share it with someone. Please become a Patreon member. Your monthly donation makes a huge difference here.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hi everyone. Massive thanks to Peter from South Australia for sending in questions that made this episode happen. Please support the channel by becoming a Patreon member.By Ross Chevaleir, Gordon VanSpall

Hello folks. In this episode, Ross shares his current challenge of getting story and emotion out of images of beautiful subjects. Gordon asks leading questions to turn the process to resolution into a working project. Please support the channel on Patreon, your regular monthly donation makes an enormous difference.…

Hello listeners! Gordon is returning from his trip so it’s just me again. This time I want to invite you to take on a photographic challenge known in some places as A to Z photography. Listen in to learn what you will be doing. Please become a member on Patreon to support the channelBy Ross Chevalier

Hey folks, Gordon is away for a bit so it’s only me for two episodes. This time I am looking at the simple way to do focus stacking from the shooting perspective. Follow this method, and your stacking software will produce great results. Please support the channel by becoming a member on PatreonBy Ross Chevalier

Hello everyone. In this episode Ross and Gordon talk about what’s needed and a successful approach to photographing light trails, with the example of cars at night. Please support the channel by becoming a member on Patreon.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Welcome to Episode 233. In this episode, Gordon and Ross discuss the critical light meter basics around understanding middle grey. Please support the channel by becoming a member on PatreonBy Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello folks. In this episode Gordon and I talk about photographing water droplets on glass. It’s great fun so listen in to learn to make these kinds of images yourself. Please consider supporting us by becoming a member on Patreon.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello everyone! This episode, Gordon and I talk about the steps to make engaging and pleasing photographs of foods. Have a listen! Please consider becoming a channel member on Patreon and help support us.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Welcome to the Make Better Photos and Videos podcast, this is episode 230 and this time Gordon and Ross discuss the practice and opportunities in silhouette photography.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hi folks! In this episode, Gordon and Ross talk about making panoramas using your interchangeable lens camera for when you want high quality images and the ability to edit them effectively without working on lossy compressed JPGs.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello listeners! This episode is about the importance of craft, your craft that goes into the making of images and videos. Some might think it’s a rant, but real creatives, will, I hope, see the point that I am making.By Ross Chevalier

Hi everyone. In this episode Ross and Gordon talk about some simple solutions to filling harsh shadows that occur in harsh and bright lighting situations. Might be easier than you think!By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Welcome to episode 226. This time, Gordon and Ross talk about the values and tools in getting low when making a photograph.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

In this episode, Ross challenges listeners to combine light painting with close up photography and Gordon sees how simple and inexpensive it is.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

In this episode we conclude the conversation started in episode 223 pertaining to file bit depth and editing colour spaces. Join us for some useful facts, but be warned, the facts may contradict common beliefs.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

In this episode, we work to make clear what file bit depth means, and how it has no relation the editing colour space.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello listeners, in this episode Gordon and Ross discuss the best practices for the storage of your image files and video clips.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello folks. In this, the first episode of 2024 we talk about how to improve your success in low light photography.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello folks. We’re responding to a request from a regular listener to spend some time on best practices for the photography of our avian friends. Thanks for the push Jeff!By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

An increasing number of photographers are looking for alternatives to subscription plans. They aren’t seeing value and are afraid of being locked out of their images if they cancel. Gordon and Ross look at the realities and excellent non-subscription options.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

In this short episode, we dive into the new HDR profile in Adobe Lightroom Classic and learn very quickly why it is pointless, and then provide a far superior alternative.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

We often think of depth of field as also defining sharpness but there are other considerations. In this episode we discuss these realities.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

In this episode, Gordon wants to know what new idiocy has Ross so annoyed.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

In this episode, Gordon asks what the hubbub about the new Sony A9 III means to a regular photographer.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello listeners! This time Gordon and I talk about the “joys” of software version upgrades such as from Adobe, and operating system requirements and upgrades to support the latest releases.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello listeners. In this episode I challenge accepted norms and standards to identify the only thing that matters to a successful photographBy Ross Chevalier

Welcome listeners to episode 212. This episode is an opinion piece on the direction of Adobe’s Lightroom family of products. No actual statements from Adobe exist, but it’s easy to see if you look closely.By Ross Chevalier

This episode, Gordon addresses a flying beast in his bonnet about a common function that he has found most photographers never use. Listen in to learn more.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

In this episode we cover the simplest way to shoot great video on your stills camera while maintaining full control.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello listeners. In this episode Gordon and Ross discuss a method to achieve better images involving fall colours.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello folks. In this episode Ross proposes what he thinks is the “optimum second lens” Gordon is not surprised and draws out the rationale for the selection.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon Van Spall

Hello listeners! In this episode I tackle, with Gordon’s help as usual, how to cure the number one error made in photographic composition.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello listeners. In this episode Ross and Gordon discuss how actively using compositional tools will help you learn to see, before you squeeze the shutter release.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello everyone. In this episode we expand on a comment made by Gordon several episodes ago. We believe that your best landscape lens is probably a telephoto.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

In this episode Ross discusses his proven best practices for street photography while Gordon challenges the approach amongst perceived standards.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hi folks, in this episode, Gordon and I talk about what statistically is my most useful second lens and why I think that this will be true for most photographers. We’ll also chat about the need with current cameras for super large maximum apertures, or if there really is one.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hello listeners. This short episode shares the results of the What If question asked in episode 200.By Ross Chevalier

Ep 201 : Multi Modal Options for your ImagesBy Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

In this, the 200h episode of the Make Better Photos and Videos podcast, I ask an intriguing question. I encourage all listeners to ask it and answer it for themselves and those who are so motivated, to submit a comment with your answer and why you choose it.By Ross Chevalier

Welcome all. In this episode, Gordon returns to query Ross on why one would use High Speed Synchronization for flash, what to consider and to take us through an example of doing so.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hey folks. As I did not have anything until today, Gordon is off this episode and all credit for the idea goes to my friend and co-inhabitor of CommunityLIVE! on KelbyONE, Rodolfo Ghirlando. In this episode I teach a simple how-to on getting better outdoor images using your hotshoe flash.By Ross Chevalier

In this episode, Gordon discusses the advantages of gimbal heads, what to look for and how to maximize your success with one.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hey gang. In this episode Gordon and Ross talk about managing humidity as it relates to your photographic equipment. Humidity is bad mmmkay?By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall

Hi folks. While some of us have been doing creative work and using computers as tools for a while, others are just getting started, or reentering after some time away. In this episode, I offer my perspective on the best computing platform for creatives.By Ross Chevalier

In this episode, Gordon asks Ross to go through his Lightroom Classic workflow step by step, to help folks seeking to build their own workflow or augment the one already in use.By Ross Chevalier, Gordon VanSpall