Let's Talk Photography

In this solo show Bart shares his thoughts on where he would like to see the cameras in our phones continue to the evolve over the next few years. The cameras in phones have come a long way in the last decade, so what pain points remain? What opportunities are there for improvement? Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp132 . This show is ad-free because of the generosity of...

In this solo show Bart shares his new-found enthusiasm for shooting in monochrome, some thoughts on what makes a black and white photography different, and some tips for converting colour images to monochrome. Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp131 . This show is ad-free because of the generosity of listeners like you. Please considering supporting the show on Patreon . R...

In this solo show Bart takes the opportunity to step back and look at the big picture when it comes to AI and photography. It's been a year and a half since the Dall-E explosion, so how has, and how hasn't the world changed? What's ahead of us? Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp130 . This show is ad-free because of the generosity of listeners like you. Please considering...

In this solo show Bart explains what the northern light are, how they work, how to see then, and how to photograph them. But most importantly, since we're entering the peak of the 11 year cycle they follow, Bart gives some advice on preparing to make the most of any aurorae visible in your neck of the woods! Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp129 . This show is ad-free be...

In this interview show Bart has a conversation with fellow podcaster Jill from the North Woods about her new podcast Buzz Blossom & Squeak which is all about helping us become more connected to the nature all around us, and, in the process, take better photos of it! Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp128 . This show is ad-free because of the generosity of listeners like y...

In this solo show Bart starts by sharing his practical advice for staying comfortable and keeping your gear safe in the kind of chaotic weather that typifies April in Europe, before trying to inspire everyone to get out there to capitalise on the photographic opportunities the weather brings. Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp127 . This show is ad-free because of the gen...

In this solo show Bart explains how rainbows work, why that leads to some 'bonus extras' to keep an eye out for, and shares some advice on capturing these beautiful and ephemeral apparitions! Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp126 . This show is ad-free because of the generosity of listeners like you. Please considering supporting the show on Patreon . Reminder - you can...

In this solo show Bart digs into how it's possible to embed verifiable information about an image's creation and the chain of its that have been applied into the metadata along with the EXIF etc.. This work is further along than you might realise, and while the rise of AI is driving this work, it was needed long before AI and its usefulness extends beyond just thwarting deep fakes. Listen, subscri...

In this solo show Bart describes his experiences traveling without his 'big boy camera' for the first time. Did he end up regretting bringing nothing more than his iPhone? Nope, and he shares some tips that helped him come home with some cherished keepers. Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp124 . This show is ad-free because of the generosity of listeners like you. Please...

In this solo show Bart describes the paid-for private social network for photographers, Glass , and explains why he's fallen in love with it. There is no one perfect social media for everyone, so the very reasons Bart enjoys it so much may well be deal breakers for you, but maybe you'll discover a community you fall in love with too. Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp123...

In this solo show Bart shares his experiences with the iPhone 15 Pro Max's 5x telephoto lens, and considers the usefulness of similar lenses on smartphones in general. Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp122 . This show is ad-free because of the generosity of listeners like you. Please considering supporting the show on Patreon . Reminder - you can submit questions for fut...

In this solo show Bart shares his thoughts on truth in photography, and why all the current hand-wringing about modern AI developments bringing some kind of truth-pocalypse doesn't make sense to him. Not only does modern technology not change any fundamental truths about trust, it even has the potential to empower us to more confidently judge the trustworthiness of the images we encounter online....

This solo show is a bit of a potpourri — Bart starts by demystifying the jargon around the recent advances in smartphone zoom lenses, then gives a quick review of the photo book 'Evelyn Hofer Dublin' which he pre-ordered after recording episode 102 'Ward Rosin on Evelyn Hofer'. Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp120 . This show is ad-free because of the generosity of list...

In this solo show Bart shares his new thinking on the ethical and legal questions around AI training — since chatting with Antonio about AI a few months ago Bart has realised he was at least half-wrong in his original take! Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp119 . This show is ad-free because of the generosity of listeners like you. Please considering supporting the show...

In this solo show Bart shares his experiences re-thinking his engagement with other photographs online. It's not about numbers anymore, but about meaningful engagement, and its as much about exploring the work of others than presenting your own work. Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp118 . This show is ad-free because of the generosity of listeners like you. Please consi...

In this solo show Bart ponders the many many tradeoffs we're always making when shooting. You might thing money could buy your way out of having to make tradeoffs, but it can't. Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp117 . This show is ad-free because of the generosity of listeners like you. Please considering supporting the show on Patreon . Reminder - you can submit questio...

Spring has very much sprung in the northern hemisphere, and as nature starts to put on its annual show, Bart is finding himself shooting a lot more flowers again. In this solo show Bart shares some techniques he uses to capture compelling shots of flowers with his iPhone. Listen, subscribe, and get the show notes at lets-talk.ie/ltp116 . This show is ad-free because of the generosity of listeners...

In this solo show Bart opines on two very fundament questions — what is art? and what is Photography? The show was inspired by German artist Boris Eldagsen's recent rejection of a prise in the Sony World Photography Awards after he entered an images created with the use of generative AI to see what would happen. Eldagsen has also thrown his support behind a new term for these photo-like creations,...

This month Bart is joined by a very special guest indeed — his beloved husband Wing. Wing just passed an important drone-flying test this week (his 'Specific Category Practical Skills Assessment'). This opens up his third drone-flying certification, allowing him to fly after sunset. Wing's drone-flying passion is tightly linked with a long-term photographic project — capturing images of ancient Ir...

In part 1 Bart described AI's evolution from a photographer's point of view — first came classifiers (this is a photo of a dog and a tree), then came smart processing like computational photography on smart phones, auto edit buttons that actually work, and advanced editing tools like content-aware fill, and now, here comes Generative AI, the ability to generate images from scratch using some kind...

In this solo show Bart starts what will be at least a two-part discussion on artificial intelligence, and what it means for photography and photographers. This first part starts with the easy bit — describing what AI is, and what it does with our images today. If you've ever wondered what the difference is between AI and machine learning, or what neural networks are, this is the show for you! List...

In this solo show Bart answers friend of the show Allison Sheridan's deceptively simple listener question – 'why 35mm?'. This takes us on a journey from Thomas Edison and the Eastman Kodak company to Leica, Henri Cartier-Bression, Nikon, and eventually DSLRs, Micro Four-Thirds, and full frame sensors. Along the way we demystify some photographic jargon like 'crop factor' and EFL. Listen, subscribe...

In this solo show Bart digs into two smaller topics that wouldn't quite be enough for a show by themselves. He starts with his thoughts on a shooting RAW on his iPhone 14 Pro for the paste few months, and moves on to reflect on his experiences capturing this year's autumn colours & mists. He shares some advice, and talks through his favourite four shots from this season (linked in the episode note...

In this solo show Bart gives his answer to a simple sounding but deceptively complex question from friend of the show Allison Sheridan — how many cameras does the iPhone 14 Pro have? Just two, one on each side? Or maybe four, three on the back and one on the front? But what about that new 2X mode using part of one sensor as what is effectively a different sensor? Is there a single right answer? Or...

In this solo show Bart shares his cybersecurity advice for photographers. The first step is to understand the business models, the second to secure your accounts with strong unique passwords, 2FA & password recovery options, and the third to be sure you have a good backup strategy. Finally, be ware of overly broad terms of service sneaking away your rights to your own work! Listen, subscribe, and...