Fireground Action Photography Fire and Emergency Services Photography by Craig M. Durling.
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PODCAST SHOW NOTES
FAP Episode #31 – SmugMug and Tech Talk (Radios & Scanners)
(Duration – 01:09:44) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography photographer Ted Pendergast joins us for a discussion on SmugMug as a venue for your displaying and selling your images. We also talk tech and share our choices for scanners and radios as well as a few iPhone apps you may want to check out. [...]
FAP Episode #30 – Water, Water Everywhere!
(Duration – 00:49:24) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we’re joined by Fire Photographers Timothy Tonge and Joe Brown. Joe has just returned from covering an ice rescue in Woburn, Massachusetts and shares the story, his experiences, observations, thought process and workflow. We also announce that FAP will now be produced every other week [...]
FAP Episode #29 – Fire Photo Roundtable #1
(Duration – 01:00:00) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we’re joined by Fire Photographers Timothy Tonge, Ted Pendergast, Joe Brown and Ross A. Benson for a roundtable discussion on several topics: making ethical and moral decisions at an emergency scene, professionalism, how you approach a given scene, your mental checklist at a scene and [...]
FAP Episode #28 – Nikon Chat & More on Available Light
(Duration – 01:00:50) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we’re again joined by photographers Timothy Tonge and Joe Brown. We’ll chat about Nikon with these long-time Nikon users as well as continue our discussion on available light shooting techniques. We’ll also update everyone on our recent poll results. You can also watch the video [...]
FAP Episode #27 – Portrait Photography
(Duration – 01:09:00) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we’re joined by photographers Timothy Tonge and Joe Brown. Tim and Joe bring us some tips we can all use to take spectacular portraits. Whether you take portraits of firefighting personnel, dignitaries or your local soccer team, you’re sure to get something out of this [...]
FAP Episode #26 – Fire Photographer Andy Thomas and Shooting with Available Light
(Duration – 01:00:35) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we meet Wichita, Kansas Fire Photographer Andy Thomas and learn about his background as well as what it’s like to shoot in the Wichita area. We also talk about shooting using “available light” – the pros and cons as well as common techniques for making [...]
FAP Episode #25 – Burbank Fire Chief Tracy Pansini & Fire Photography – Part II
(Duration – 48:52) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we conclude our interview with Burbank, California Fire Chief Tracy Pansini. In the second of a two-part series the Chief shares his background and experiences in the fire service. As a long-time advocate for the fire photographer, Chief Pansini offers advice and shares his thoughts [...]
FAP Episode #24 – Burbank Fire Chief Tracy Pansini & Fire Photography – Part I
(Duration – 47:12) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we’re joined by Burbank, California Fire Chief Tracy Pansini. In the first of a two-part series the Chief shares his background, experiences in the fire service and his thoughts on the roll of the fire photographer in the fire service. Chief Pansini has been a [...]
FAP Episode #23 – Joe Brown, Marketing & Getting Your Images Published
(Duration – 01:00:19) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we’re joined once again by New England-based photographer Joe Brown. Joe joins us in a roundtable discussion in response to an email we received from listener Laurel Burk asking about how to market your images and get your work published. What are some dependable methods [...]
FAP Episode #22 – Photographer Joe Brown and our New Years Photo Resolutions
(Duration – 01:03:07) In this episode of Fireground Action Photography we meet New England-based photographer Joe Brown. We also review of our 2009 New Years PHOTO resolutions and share some from listeners. Here are some related link which you may find useful: www.joebrownphotos.com – Featuring the work of photographer Joe Brown www.scottkelby.com – “The Photoshop [...]
FAP Episode #21 – The First Twenty/Year End Wrap-up
(Duration 57:13) In this episode of Fireground Action Photography we remind ourselves to register our 2008 images with the US Copyright Office (Check our our blog entry on the topic). We’ll also wrap up 2008 by reviewing our first twenty episodes. What did we talk about? Who did we meet? We’ll also update topics we’ve [...]
FAP Episode #20 – Christmas Cards & Keeping It Simple, Stupid!
(Duration 59:15) In this episode of Fireground Action Photography we give some last minute gift ideas for the fire photographer in your life. We discuss how to go about creating a department Christmas card when called up on to do so. Ross recently took on such a project for the Burbank Fire Department (shown below) [...]
FAP Podcast has new feed URL for iTunes users.
Just a note for everyone downloading the podcast with iTunes: I’ve changed the feed URL so I can track subscriptions and stats using Feedburner. In order to include iTunes subscriptions in this I had to change the location that iTunes checks for updates (RSS feed URL). I don’t know if this is going to cause [...]
FAP Episode #19 – Detroit Fire Wrap-up & Covering Incidents During the Holidays
(Duration – 48:23) In this episode of Fireground Action Photography Fire Photographer Rick Nohl joins us from Boston to give us an update on his recent fire buffing trip to Detroit. We’ll review some tips on planning your own trip and discuss reasons for the increase in fire activity during the holiday season. We’ll also [...]
FAP Episode #18 – CPS and Holiday Gift Ideas for Photogs
(Duration – 57:39) In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast Fire Photographer Rick Nohl joins us from Boston to talk about the upcoming changes to Canon’s CPS (Canon Professional Servies) program. We’ll also run down our Christmas lists and see what gifts, gadgets and gear photographers may be looking for this year. We’ll [...]
FAP Episode #17 – Old School
(Duration – 56:59) In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast I’m joined by Ross Benson and Mike Bolton. Ross and Mike shot for local newspapers together 30 years ago and join us with not only some great old stories but to share with us how it “used to be”. What was photojournalism like [...]
FAP Episode #16 – New Federal Law for Photogs & So Cal Wildfire Wrap-up
(Duration – 45:57) In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast I’m joined by Ross Benson and Ted Pendergast. We’ll have a wrap-up of the recent Southern California wildland fire coverage. We’ll let you know about a new federal law requiring anyone (including photographers) to wear a reflective safety vest while working incidents on [...]
FAP Episode #15 – So Cal Wildfires From The Fireground
(Duration – 55:37) In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast we bring you the Southern California wildfires from the fireground. With handheld MP3 recorder in hand I share my experience on the front lines of the Sayre and Corona wildfires, now known as the “Triangle Complex Fire”. Special thanks to Ed Sherman, Doug [...]
FAP Episode #14 – Fire Photographer Timothy Tonge
(Duration – 57:40) In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast Ross B. and I are joined by Colorado-based Fire Photographer Timothy Tonge. Tim will give us his thoughts on fire photography today, shooting in low light with Nikon camera equipment as well as shooting in cold weather. We also touched on the HIPAA [...]
FAP Episode #13 – Photographing a Fire Academy
(Duration – 58:37) In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast Ross B. tells us what he’s experienced while photographing a Fire Recruit Academy as they learn the trade. Our Gadget of the Week is the Pantone Huey monitor color correction system (available above via Amazon.com) Here are some related links you may find [...]
FAP Episode #12 – Fire Photographers Rick Nohl & Ted Pendergast
(Duration – 48:31) In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast we bring in our east coast crew! Ross and I are joined by New England-based fire photographers Rick Nohl and Ted Pendergast to get their thoughts on technique, equipment and fire photography in today’s world. Here are some related links you may find [...]
FAP Episode #11 – Web Designer Andrew Greenstein
(Duration – 54:20) In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast we visit with Phoenix-based web designer Andrew Greenstein. Andrew gives us all some useful tips on how to create a professional looking photo website and what to stay away from when designing your on-line portfolio. A great Do’s and Don’ts show for us [...]
FAP Episode #10 – Painting with Light
(Duration – 43:42) In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast we discuss a lighting technique that will be a great addition to any photographer’s bag of tricks, “painting with light”. If you’re not already using this technique, you’ll find it very handy and fun to practice with! This method of lighting a dark [...]
FAP Episode #9 – Shooting on a Budget
(Duration – 59:15) In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast we discuss the different ways a photographer, novice or veteran, can shoot on a budget. How can you get a camera cheaper? How can you save money on equipment and accessories? How can you (and we) shop smarter to save you money in [...]
