Mario Piper

Gen-X Photography

Arts EN ↓ 79 episodes

This podcast is designed for budding film photographers, by a budding film photographer. Join me once a month for a discussion of various aspects of film photography, from the joys, to the embarrassing and inevitable mistakes.

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Mario Piper

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Arts

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Latest episode

Jun 27, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 75: Pentax!!! 27.06.2026

In this episode, John Roberts, Bill Smith, and Alex Trejo joined me to discuss Pentax, Takumar lenses, K-mount lenses, and adapting lenses, as well as several other things. We also discuss flying with film. I hope you all enjoy it!!!

Episode 74 - Box Cameras! 10.06.2026

In this episode, it's just me, and I'm talking about box cameras.

Episode 73 - Nikkormats!!! 13.04.2026

In this episode, I'm joined by Alex Luyckx, Bill Smith, Brian DuBois, John Roberts, and Mike Eckman to chat all things Nikkormats, a fantastic and well-built line of Nikon Cameras from the 1960's and 1970's. We dive into a bit of the history, why we like them, what differentiated them from the proper F's, and what their successors in the Nikon brand seem to have been in the 1980&#3...

Episode 72 - Kodacolor!!! 03.10.2025

In this episode, I touch upon what I said on the last podcast and try to clear it up. Also, I talk about Harman Phoenix II, and...KODAK KODADOLOR 100 and 200!!!

Episode 71 - Why I Love Photography, and a bit about Fall Photography 24.09.2025

In this episode I chat a little bit with myself and you all about why I love photography. I don't shy away from digital, and actually show some love for the cameras, but spend more time with film. I also talk a little about fall photography and some things I like to do to enhance my fall photography. Please send me your thoughts as to why you love photography, and what your thoughts are on fal...

Episode 70 - Some Things I Learned on a Big Family Trip 10.08.2025

In this episode, I talk mainly about some things I learned while preparing for, and while on a big family road trip such as: What camera or cameras should I bring? What lens or lenses should I bring? What film should I bring? What other things did I learn? I also talk about a nice gift given to me by Jess Ceason. You can find my work on Flickr: mario piper You can find Julienne's on Flickr: Ju...

Episode 69: The Nikon EL2 and the Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 Macro 18.03.2025

In this episode I update you as to why it's been so long since I've released an episode. I also talk about a fantastic duo of a camera and lens - the Nikon EL2 and the Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 macro. I hope you enjoy!

Episode 68 - Interview with Adam English 08.10.2024

In this episode, I had the privilege to chat with Adam English, a professional photographer, professional film lab technician, as well as a body builder. We chatted all things analog and digital, his advice for novice portrait shooters, and his work as a lab technician, among other things. You can find his work on IG at agx_iso, and his website at www.agxiso.com You can find Suzanne's work on IG a...

Episode 67: Just the three of us! 04.09.2024

In this episode, Julienne, Suzanne, and I catch up on what we've been doing. Julienne has been in a photographic funk, which is normal for a lot of people. Suzanne has set up her own photo studio. I've compulsively continued to shoot 35mm SLR cameras, where I feel at home. I also make a faux pas, as you'll hear, when I give a correction to Julienne about the Long Trail here in VT, whic...

Execute Order 66! Interview with Jess Ceason 27.07.2024

In this episode I had a nice conversation with Jess Ceason from Wisconsin, but who lives in SW Germany. We had a nice chat about photography, of course, but also about cool serendipitous finds regarding beautiful cameras, firewood, fossils, and much more. Thanks, Jess for coming on the podcast! Where you can find all of our work: Jess: IG - onlyyoufilmjournal Suzanne: IG - b.roll.backup Julienne:...

Episode 65 - Interview with Blair Young 10.06.2024

In this episode I had the pleasure of chatting with a chap from Inverness, Scotland. We of course talked about photography, but also much more. You can see his photos at: IG: blairsonfilm You can find my work on: Flickr: Mario Piper IG: shadowsofreflections Julienne's work IG: jpshoeboxwalk Suzanne's work IG: b.roll.backup Cheers!!!

Episode 64: Omar Alvarado Baez! 21.04.2024

In this episode, I had the pleasure to chat with Omar Alvarado Baez, a fellow Gen Xer from Washington state. We had a nice time just shooting the breeze about photography, his love of portraiture and why he loves it, a bit about gear and film, a little about Mexican food, and basically, just a nice chat. You can find his photos on Instagram at: IG: oabofilm Thanks for listening!!! And, please send...

Episode 63: Addendum 16.03.2024

In this episode I explain a few things that didn’t explain clearly in Episode 63 proper.

Episode 63 - Odds and Ends 15.03.2024

It's been a while. In this episode, I tell why. Also I talk about: My love of 135mm lenses Why Flickr and lomography.com is a great way to share your photography vs Instagram and Facebook My preparation for the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 Donating to school photography programs Also, send in your voice memos of your favorite 90's era albums or songs, why they are your fav...

Episode 62 - Absinthe, with Ted Breaux 21.12.2023

In this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with Ted Breaux, master distiller and owner of Jade Liqueurs. We had a nice discussion about his history with absinthe, absinthe in general, and his line of absinthes he's created with a deferential nod to the past. Sante! www.jadeliqueurs.com

Episode 61: Cameras! Beautiful Cameras! 12.12.2023

In this episode, I received many call-ins from so many listeners, past guests, other podcasters, and of course, my cohosts Julienne and Suzanne about what they think are the prettiest, most beautiful cameras. Check out the Gen-X Photography Podcast Facebook page, as well as the Gen-X Photography Podcast Instagram page in a while to see what cameras everyone chose. Call-ins from the following: Bill...

Episode 60 - Interview with Ari Jaaksi 18.11.2023

In this episode, Julienne, Suzanne, and I have a cool conversation with Ari Jaaksi from Tampere, Finland. We talk about his YouTube channel, his love of analog photography, whether rules are important in photography or not, Steely Dan, and we have an interruption where someone drunk flew off the road in their truck on our lawn, hit a tree, and was arrested for drunk driving. Fun fun fun!!! Ari Jaa...

Episode 59 - Interview with Christina Thomas! 11.10.2023

In this Episode, I interview Christina Thomas from Maryland US. We chat about her history, love of Minoltas, and a few other things. You can find her work on IG and Flickr at chrnaturephotos You can find Julienne's work on IG at jpshoeboxwalk, and on Flickr at Julienne Piper. You can find Suzanne's work on IG at b.roll.backup, and follow the link tree. You can find my work on Flickr at Mar...

Episode 58 - What We've Learned Along The Way 11.09.2023

In this episode, Suzanne, Julienne, and I discuss what it was like to start shooting film for what seemed like the first time, and some of the things we've learned along the way. The film wipes discussed are Jude's Miracle Cloth. For an upcoming episode, we're asking everyone to send in voice memos or typed messages about what the most beautiful cameras are in your opinion. Film or dig...

Episode 57 - Interview with Annie Akers!!! 30.07.2023

In this episode, Suzanne and I chat with Annie Akers, and with returning guest, Sarah Akers. We chat about Annie's love of B&W film, getting started on a Hasselblad, photographing nature, and what she finds enjoyable about film photography, as well as many other things. You can find Sarah's photography on IG at sadie.k.akers You can find Suzanne's photography on IG at b.roll.backup...

Episode 56: Interview with Anna Katarina 11.07.2023

In this episode, Suzanne, Julienne, and I chat with Suzanne's friend, Anna Katarina. We discuss her history with photography, her passions about it, and her other intellectual adventures. Anna Katarina IG - ricohfreak Her podcast - Odyssey Out Loud Suzanne Pedersen IG and linktree - b.roll.backup Julienne Piper IG - jpshoeboxwalk Mario Piper IG - Mario Piper Flickr - Mario Piper

Episode 55 - Interview with Elliot Tolar 30.05.2023

In this episode, we have a nice chat with Elliot Tolar who is based in Colorado. We chat about his love of analog, his adoration for large format photography, and much more. Follow him on IG at elliottolar. Also, please check out Suzanne's new website, suzannepedersen.com, and find her work on IG at b.roll.backup. Please follow Julienne on IG at jpshoeboxwalk, and on Flickr at Julienne Piper....

Episode 54: Interview With Molly Kate, aka Eclectachrome! 19.03.2023

In this episode, Suzanne, Julienne, and I have a fun chat with Molly Kate (IG: eclectachrome - follow the link tree, and YouTube: eclectachrome) from Cardiff, Wales. We chat about her history with photography, her YouTube channel, her fave films, many things UK related, and HAGGIS!!! It's an episode full of LLove, and you'll hear what I mean you get to that part of the episode. We also giv...

Episode 53: On the Cheap! 09.03.2023

In this episode, we hear from many who called in about their favorite cheap cameras and/or lenses, as well as awesome 3rd party lenses. I end it talking about my fave 3rd party lenses, as well as a camera I've come to love, the Pentax KX (the 35mm film camera, not the digital camera with the same name). Thank you to everyone who sent in reviews of your favorite cheap cameras and/or lenses! Viva La...

Episode 52 - Just the three of us! 15.02.2023

In this episode, the three of us review 2022 and look ahead to 2023. Also, we discuss a type of camera we all enjoy using. Suzanne was featured in Hand Magazine and the April edition of Sun Magazine. One of Julienne's photos is featured in the 2023 Revolog Calendar, and another two are featured here no.12 Baryta | NoColorStudio . Fabulous job, my cohosts!!! We also give shout outs to Justin Quinne...

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