http://www.firegroundaction.com Fire and Emergency Services Photography by Craig M. Durling Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:59:10 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Fire and Emergency Services Photography by Craig M. Durling Fireground Action Photography no Fire and Emergency Services Photography by Craig M. Durling http://www.firegroundaction.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://www.firegroundaction.com/?cat=41 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=2044 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=2044#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:54:17 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=2044 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=2044 0 FAP,fap054,fap54,fire,IFPA,photographer,photography,podcast,workshop - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography Ross and Craig recap the recent IFPA Fire Photography Workshop which was held in early August in Burbank, California.  They'll also debrief "Santa Anita I/C" - a major commercial structure fire they b... (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography (http://www.firegroundaction.com) Ross and Craig recap the recent IFPA (http://www.ifpaweb.org/) Fire Photography Workshop which was held in early August in Burbank, California.  They'll also debrief "Santa Anita I/C (http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=2012)" - a major commercial structure fire they both covered.  A commentary is given on the recent camera seizure of a New Hampshire-based fire photographer (http://www.concordmonitor.com/article/photographer-faces-impersonation-charge). Join our "Fireground" Flickr community (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground), upload your images to the comment/critique forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations.  Chat with fellow photographers in our new Fireground Chatroom (http://www.firegroundaction.com/?page_id=1853). As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites.  Follow Craig Durling (http://www.twitter.com/craigdurling), Ross Benson (http://www.twitter.com/firepictures) and FAP (http://www.twitter.com/firephotos) on Twitter.  Don't forget to become a fan of FAP on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/firephotos)! Please visit our new sponsor Audible.com (http://www.audiblepodcast.com/fap) and download your FREE audio book! Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). (Duration 01:03:51) (http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3881652-10413875) Fireground Action Photography no 1:03:51 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1905 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1905#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:49:17 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1905 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1905 0 53,action,Blevins,FAP,fap53,photo,photographer,photography,podcast - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we sit down with our old friend and renowned southern California action photographer Gene Blevins.  Gene shares his path, experience and stories from over 30 years of action photography. (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography (http://www.firegroundaction.com) we sit down with our old friend and renowned southern California action photographer Gene Blevins (http://www.facebook.com/gene.blevins).  Gene shares his path, experience and stories from over 30 years of action photography.  Check out Gene's work at DailyNews.com (http://www.dailynews.com), Sportsshooter.com (http://www.sportsshooter.com/photo5150) and his Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/gene.blevins) page. (http://www.firegroundaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/EM-BOA-11-224x300.jpg) Join our "Fireground" Flickr community (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground), upload your images to the comment/critique forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations.  Chat with fellow photographers in our new Fireground Chatroom (http://www.firegroundaction.com/?page_id=1853). As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites.  Follow Craig Durling (http://www.twitter.com/craigdurling), Ross Benson, (http://www.twitter.com/firepictures) FAP (http://www.twitter.com/firephotos), Gene Blevins (http://www.twitter.com/photo5150) and Timothy Tonge (http://www.twitter.com/skyviewWX) on Twitter.  Don't forget to become a fan of FAP on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/firephotos)! Please visit our new sponsor Audible.com (http://www.audiblepodcast.com/fap) and download your FREE audio book! Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). (Duration 01:33:22) Photo courtesy Gene Blevins. (http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3881652-10413875) Fireground Action Photography no 1:33:22 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1826 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1826#comments Sun, 09 May 2010 17:43:43 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1826 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1826 0 Babroff,BFD,BPD,Burbank,Disney,FAP,fire,FSD,FSD2010,Krakowski,Mickey Mouse,Miller - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we come to you from the apparatus floor of Burbank, CA Fire Department headquarters and Fire Service Day 2010.  Ross and Craig once again present a multimedia display of fire related photos and videos... (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography (http://www.firegroundaction.com) we come to you from the apparatus floor of Burbank, CA Fire Department headquarters and Fire Service Day 2010.  Ross and Craig once again present a multimedia display of fire related photos and videos and speak with hundreds of interested visitors.  Some friends of FAP also stopped by for a visit - Dave Mills (http://davemillsphotography.smugmug.com/), Ryan Babroff (http://www.socalfirephoto.com/SoCalFirePhoto/Home.html) and Dan Miller (who drove all the way down from Bakersfield!). Join our "Fireground" Flickr community (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground), upload your images to the comment/critique forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations. As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites.  Follow Craig Durling (http://www.twitter.com/craigdurling), Ross Benson, (http://www.twitter.com/firepictures) FAP (http://www.twitter.com/firephotos), Dave Mills (http://www.twitter.com/epn412) and Ryan Babroff (http://www.twitter.com/rbabroff) on Twitter.  Don't forget to become a fan of FAP on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/firephotos)! Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). (Duration 32:44) (http://www.firegroundaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/DSC03272-300x225.jpg) (http://www.firegroundaction.com/?attachment_id=1835) (http://www.firegroundaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/DSC03281-300x225.jpg) (http://www.firegroundaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/DSC03278-300x225.jpg) (http://www.firegroundaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/DSC03282-300x225.jpg) (http://www.firegroundaction.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/DSC03276-300x225.jpg) Fireground Action Photography no 32:44 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1682 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1682#comments Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:01:26 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1682 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1682 0 51,Babroff,Benson,Brown,Burbank,Durling,FAP,fap51,fire,float,Luster,Nikon - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we're joined by  Joe Brown, Ted Pendergast and Kenji Luster.  Together we welcome photographer Ryan Babroff to the crew from So Cal Fire Photo.  We'll get to know Ryan, (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography (http://www.firegroundaction.com) we're joined by  Joe Brown (http://www.joebrownphotos.com), Ted Pendergast (http://www.firstduephotos.com) and Kenji Luster (http://www.kenjicam.com).  Together we welcome photographer Ryan Babroff (http://www.socalfirephoto.com) to the crew from So Cal Fire Photo (http://www.socalfirephoto.com).  We'll get to know Ryan, how he got his start in fire photography as well as his involvement in the Burbank Tournament of Roses (http://www.burbankrosefloat.com) (you may have heard of the parade).  As always we'll also cover other items of interest to photographers covering the emergency services and beyond.  A special thanks to photographer Gary Harfield (http://www.exposethemoment.com) for sending along a copy of his Boston Fire Box Book and special congrats go out to our friend Timothy Tonge (http://www.railroad-photos.com) for getting the cover shot of the May 2010 issue of "Railfan and Railroad Magazine (http://www.railfan.com)".  If you're looking for a safe place to buy used photo gear from the pros, visit Sportsshooter (http://www.sportsshooter.com).com. Join our "Fireground" Flickr community (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground), upload your images to the comment/critique forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations. As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites.  Follow Craig Durling (http://www.twitter.com/craigdurling), Ross Benson, (http://www.twitter.com/firepictures) FAP (http://www.twitter.com/firephotos), Joe Brown (http://www.twitter.com/joebrownphotos),  (http://www.twitter.com/ricknohl) Ted Pendergast (http://www.twitter.com/firstduephotos) and Ryan Babroff (http://www.twitter.com/rbabroff) on Twitter.  Don't forget to become a fan of FAP on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/firephotos)! Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). (Duration 01:00:57) Fireground Action Photography no 1:00:57 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1649 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1649#comments Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:15:56 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1649 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1649 0 50,Benson,Boston,Brown,buff,buffing,Drella,Durling,East Coast,FAP,fap50,fire - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography the gang's all here.  We're joined by our infamous "East Coast Crew" - Joe Brown, Ted Pendergast, Rick Nohl and Damian "Jug" Drella.  The guys talk about their recent New Jersey fire buff trip and h... (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography (http://www.firegroundaction.com) the gang's all here.  We're joined by our infamous "East Coast Crew" - Joe Brown (http://www.joebrownphotos.com), Ted Pendergast (http://www.firstduephotos.com), Rick Nohl (http://www.ricknohlmedia.com) and Damian "Jug" Drella (http://dmdimages.smugmug.com).  The guys talk about their recent New Jersey fire buff trip and how technology has changed the way we do what we do. Thank you for supporting FAP through 50 episodes!  And a special thank you to the great Leo Laporte (http://www.twit.tv) for his inspiration and help. Join our "Fireground (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground/)" Flickr community, upload your images to the comment/critique forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations. As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites.  Follow Craig Durling (http://www.twitter.com/craigdurling), Ross Benson, (http://www.twitter.com/firepictures) FAP (http://www.twitter.com/firephotos), Joe Brown (http://www.twitter.com/joebrownphotos), Rick Nohl (http://www.twitter.com/ricknohl), Ted Pendergast (http://www.twitter.com/firstduephotos) and Damian Drella (http://www.twitter.com/eng1sfd) on Twitter.  Become a fan of FAP on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/firephotos)! Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). (Duration 01:10:04) Fireground Action Photography no http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1609 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1609#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:01:25 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1609 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1609 0 49,Brown,contest,contests,copyright,Drella,FAP,fap49,fire,Nohl,Pendergast,photo - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography the gang's all here.  We're joined by our infamous "East Coast Crew" - Joe Brown, Ted Pendergast, Rick Nohl and our old buddy Damian "Jug" Drella.  Rick debriefs a large structure fire which occurred ... (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography (http://www.firegroundaction.com) the gang's all here.  We're joined by our infamous "East Coast Crew" - Joe Brown (http://www.joebrownphotos.com), Ted Pendergast (http://www.firstduephotos.com), Rick Nohl (http://www.ricknohlmedia.com) and our old buddy Damian "Jug" Drella (http://dmdimages.smugmug.com).  Rick debriefs a large structure fire which occurred in Hampton, NH (http://ricknohlmedia.com/2010/02/26/hampton-nh-5th-alarm-fire-22610/) and we discuss the challenges he faced with not only the cold temperatures and high wind conditions but the seaside environment. Join our "Fireground (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground/)" Flickr community, upload your images to the comment/critique forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations. As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites.  Follow Craig Durling (http://www.twitter.com/craigdurling), Ross Benson, (http://www.twitter.com/firepictures) FAP (http://www.twitter.com/firephotos), Joe Brown (http://www.twitter.com/joebrownphotos), Rick Nohl (http://www.twitter.com/ricknohl), Ted Pendergast (http://www.twitter.com/firstduephotos) and Damian Drella (http://www.twitter.com/eng1sfd) on Twitter.  Become a fan of FAP on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/firephotos)! Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). (Duration 01:05:59 ) Fireground Action Photography no http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1582 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1582#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:52:38 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1582 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1582 0 48,BFD,BPD,Burbank,FAP,fap48,fire,flood,photographer,photography,podcast,police - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography Ross Benson and Craig Durling debrief a major water main break they covered in downtown Burbank.  They'll also recap some other recent incidents and discuss the different ways YOU can participate in t... (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography (http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=850) Ross Benson and Craig Durling debrief a major water main break they covered in downtown Burbank.  They'll also recap some other recent incidents and discuss the different ways YOU can participate in the podcast. Join our "Fireground (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground/)" Flickr community, upload your images to the comment/critique forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations.  Use the forum to post your own Lightroom-related comments or questions and we'll be sure to address them on Part 2 of our Lightroom Roundtable series. As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites.  Follow Craig Durling (http://www.twitter.com/craigdurling), Ross Benson (http://www.twitter.com/firepictures)and FAP (http://www.twitter.com/firephotos) on Twitter.  Become a fan of FAP on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/firephotos)! Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). (Duration 01:16 ) Fireground Action Photography no 1:16:27 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1498 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1498#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:50:58 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1498 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1498 0 47,California,EPN,FAP,fap47,fire,firefighting,journal,media,network,photo,photographer - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we start 2010 by sitting down with photojournalist and publisher Jeff Zimmerman.  Owner of Zimmerman Media, Jeff is not only a talented photojournalist but publishes the Southern California Fire Journ... (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography (http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=850) we start 2010 by sitting down with photojournalist and publisher Jeff Zimmerman.  Owner of Zimmerman Media (http://www.zimmermanmedia.com), Jeff is not only a talented photojournalist but publishes the Southern California Fire Journal (http://southerncaliforniafirejournal.com)and leads the Emergency Photographers Network (http://emergencyphotographersnetwork.com/).  Also check out the work of Tod Sudmeier (http://www.firewxphoto.com), our in-studio visitor. Join our "Fireground (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground/)" Flickr community, upload your images to the comment/critique forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations.  Use the forum to post your own Lightroom-related comments or questions and we'll be sure to address them on Part 2 of our Lightroom Roundtable series. As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites.  Follow Craig Durling (http://www.twitter.com/craigdurling), Ross Benson (http://www.twitter.com/firepictures), Jeff Zimmerman (http://www.twitter.com/EPN409) and FAP (http://www.twitter.com/firephotos) on Twitter.  Become a fan of FAP on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/firephotos)! Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). (Duration 59:35 ) Fireground Action Photography no 59:36 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1452 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1452#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:45:42 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1452 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1452 0 46,Adorama,Amazon,B&H,Bourne,Christmas,Facebook,FAP,fap46,fire,gift,gifts - (Duration 57:38 ) - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we're joined by our good friend Ted Pendergast as we do our year-end review of some basic safety tips to keep you and yours safe around the holidays. (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) (Duration 57:38 ) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography (http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=850) we're joined by our good friend Ted Pendergast (http://www.firstduephotos.com/) as we do our year-end review of some basic safety tips (http://www.ou.edu/oupd/holtips.htm) to keep you and yours safe around the holidays.  We'll also provide some last minute gift ideas for the photographer in your family.  Some great resources for photo-related gift ideas are Samy's (http://www.samys.com), B&H Photo (http://www.bhphotovideo.com), Adorama (http://www.adorama.com) and of course, AMAZON.COM (http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=craigdurlingc-20&linkCode=sb1&camp=212353&creative=380561).  Would your loved one enjoy or benefit from some great photo training?  Check out KelbyTraining.com (http://www.kelbytraining.com) and Lynda.com (http://www.lynda.com).  Even legendary avian photographer and host of the Photofocus (http://www.photofocus.com) podcast, Scott Bourne, (http://www.avianstock.com) is selling off some of his own gear (http://photofocus.com/2009/12/19/cleaning-house-gear-for-sale/).  Sandisk (http://www.adorama.com/pdfs/rebates/sandiskextreme_010210.pdf) is having a huge rebate offer on compact flash cards thru January 15, 2010.  Why not give support your local fire photographer and give your friends and family some nice gallery prints?  Of course, you'll find some nice ideas in your hosts' galleries - Ted Pendergast (http://firstduephotos.smugmug.com/), Craig Durling (http://craigdurling.smugmug.com) and Ross Benson (http://www.firepictures.com)!  Al Simmons of FirestormVideos.com (http://www.firestormvideos.com) has some fantastic fire related action and training DVDs available. Also, now that we're deep into the holiday season, take another listen to FAP #19 (http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=216) for reminders on this to keep in mind when covering incidents during the holidays. Remember our friend Jim Perry via UFLAC.org (http://www.uflac.org/index.cfm?section=1), LAFRA.org (http://www.lafra.org/index.cfm?section=1) and view Craig's image gallery (http://craigdurling.smugmug.com/Fire-and-Rescue/Special-Events/Jim-Perry-Memorial-Service/10697129_FoJXF#744888170_UTqFV) from Jim's memorial service. Join our "Fireground (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground/)" Flickr community, upload your images to the comment/critique forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations.  Use the forum to post your own Lightroom-related comments or questions and we'll be sure to address them on Part 2 of our Lightroom Roundtable series. As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites.  Follow Craig Durling (http://www.twitter.com/craigdurling), Ross Benson (http://www.twitter.com/firepictures), Ted Pendergast (http://www.twitter.com/firstduephotos) and FAP (http://www.twitter.com/firephotos) on Twitter.  Become a fan of FAP on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/firephotos)! Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all of us here at FAP!  Have a safe holiday season and a Happy New Year and we'll see you in 2010! Fireground Action Photography no 57:39 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1432 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1432#comments Sun, 06 Dec 2009 21:27:02 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1432 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1432 0 45,Adobe,FAP,fap45,Kelby,LAFD,Lightroom,NAPP,Nohl,Pendergast,Perry,Photofocus - (Duration  01:26:15) - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we're joined by our good friends Timothy Tonge, Ted Pendergast and Rick Nohl.  We convene for a discussion on Adobe Lightroom, a wonderful and user-friendly photo management and... (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) (Duration  01:26:15) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography (http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=850) we're joined by our good friends Timothy Tonge (http://www.perfectmomentphotography.com), Ted Pendergast (http://www.firstduephotos.com/) and Rick Nohl (http://www.ricknohlmedia.com/).  We convene for a discussion on Adobe Lightroom (http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshoplightroom/), a wonderful and user-friendly photo management and editing program that will improve any photographer's workflow.  Adobe Lightroom 3 in currently in beta so we hope to speak more on that when we return to the topic in a month or two.   We go under the hood in this series and get kinda techie.  Don't let this scare away the new user!  It's a wonderful program (which we're all still learning to use). We all use and recommend a great reference book called "Lightroom 2 for Digital Photographers (http://www.kelbytraining.com/product/the-lightroom-2-training-jump-start-program.html)" by Scott Kelby (http://www.kelbytraining.com).  Scott is deeply involved with the National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) (http://www.kelbytraining.com/napp/index.html) and his workshops (http://www.kelbytraining.com/online/index.html)are also worth checking out. Scott Bourne also discusses the topic frequently on his Photofocus (http://www.photofocus.com) website.   Check out iTunes or your favorite podcatcher for some useful and informative audio and video podcasts on Lightroom.  Some recommended podcasts are "Adobe Photoshop Lightroom", "Lightroom for Digital Photographers", "Welcome to Lightroom "2 and "Photoshop Killer Tips". Join our "Fireground (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground/)" Flickr community, upload your images to the comment/critique forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations.  Use the forum to post your own Lightroom-related comments or questions and we'll be sure to address them on Part 2 of our Lightroom Roundtable series. As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). We dedicate this episode of Fireground Action Photography to our good friend, and friend of fire photographers everywhere, Jim Perry.  Jim tragically lost his life in a traffic collision in Nevada on December 3rd.  Jim was a retired LAFD Captain who edited the award-winning "Los Angeles Firefighter" newspaper for 40 years as well as their well known magazine "The Fireman's Grapevine".  Aside from Jim's numerous accomplishments, he was always a great supporter of fire photographers and was a mentor to many.  Jim, you will be missed.  Rest in peace Brother.  For more on Jim Perry visit his story on the LAFD blog (http://lafd.blogspot.com/2009/12/retired-lafd-captain-jim-perry-dies-in.html). Image of Jim Perry by Ross A. Benson Fireground Action Photography no 1:26:15 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1369 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1369#comments Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:19:00 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1369 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1369 2 44,BET,Compton,FAP,fap44,fire,firefighting,First In,Marcel Melanson,podcast,reality,series - (Duration  01:09:14) - - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we sit down with Deputy Chief Marcel Melanson of the Compton Fire Department.  Marcel is not only an old friend but is featured in the new BET reality series "First In". (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) (Duration  01:09:14) (http://www.bet.com/Assets/BET/Published/image/jpeg/51679330-ad76-2a00-a409-9cfcd31ebf20-sab_FI_Cast_Marcel.jpg) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography (http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=850) we sit down with Deputy Chief Marcel Melanson of the Compton Fire Department.  Marcel is not only an old friend but is featured in the new BET reality series "First In".  He also plays a key role in the production of the series and gives us an insiders perspective on his experiences with the show as well as the fire service.  "First In" airs every Wednesday at 10pm eastern on the BET Network (http://www.bet.com). Join our "Fireground (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground/)" Flickr community, upload your images to the critiuque forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations.  You can also ask Marcel questions via our Flickr forum.  You can follow Marcel on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cptkid (http://www.twitter.com/cptkid) (@cptkid) As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). Fireground Action Photography no 1:09:15 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1337 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1337#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:01:40 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1337 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1337 0 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1302 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1302#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:04:17 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1302 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1302 0 43,behavior,FAP,fap43,fire,firefighting,firestorm,Pendergast,photo,photographer,photography,Simmons - (Duration 47:33) - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography our pal Ross Benson returns as well as Alan Simmons of firestormvideos.com and Ted Pendergast of firstduephotos.com.  Al reports on some extreme fire behavior he's been observing at... (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) (Duration 47:33) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography (http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=850) our pal Ross Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) returns as well as Alan Simmons of firestormvideos.com (http://www.firestormvideos.com) and Ted Pendergast of firstduephotos.com (http://www.firstduephotos.com).  Al reports on some extreme fire behavior he's been observing at the recent So Cal wildfires.  What causes this extreme behavior and can it be prevented?  Also, we'll talk about shooting video at emergency scenes.  What techniques do you use to collect as well as process your footage? Join our "Fireground (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground/)" Flickr community, upload your images to the critiuque forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations. As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). Fireground Action Photography no http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1300 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1300#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:43:23 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1300 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1300 0 42,Brown,brush,FAP,fap42,fire,photo,photographer,photography,socal,station,video - (Duration 01:29:06) - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we are joined by Joe Brown who turns the tables and interviews Craig about his coverage of the recent Southern California wildfires. (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) (Duration 01:29:06) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we are joined by Joe Brown (http://www.joebrownphotos.com) who turns the tables and interviews Craig about his coverage of the recent Southern California wildfires.  Joe also has some advice for freelancers who may need to update some IRS paperwork.  Joe shared a link to an impactful video on cell phone use and you can view it HERE. Don't underestimate the power of your Twitter (http://www.twitter.com) account!  Photographers can use it for marketing, networking, advertising and more (if you use it right). Join our "Fireground (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground/)" Flickr community, upload your images to the critiuque forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations. As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). Fireground Action Photography no http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1162 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1162#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:22:14 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1162 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1162 0 41,Blevins,brush,FAP,fap41,fire,LaBrea,LPNF,Meadows,photo,photographer,photography - (Duration 00:40:27) - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we take you along as photographers Mike Meadows, Gene Blevins and I head out to the La Brea wildland fire in Los Padres National Forest. (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) (Duration 00:40:27) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we take you along as photographers Mike Meadows (http://emergencyphotographersnetwork.com/site/index.php?option=com_joomgallery&func=viewcategory&catid=17&Itemid=4), Gene Blevins (http://www.sportsshooter.com/members.html?id=1852) and I head out to the La Brea wildland fire in Los Padres National Forest.  During some downtime I talk with Gene Blevins (http://www.sportsshooter.com/members.html?id=1852) about the changing world of news photography.  To view video of Gene and I taking a hit from a helitanker click HERE. Don't underestimate the power of your Twitter (http://www.twitter.com) account!  Photographers can use it for marketing, networking, advertising and more (if you use it right). Join our "Fireground (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground/)" Flickr community, upload your images to the critiuque forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations. As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). Fireground Action Photography no http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1037 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1037#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:42:04 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1037 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1037 0 40,attorney,FAP,fap40,FireCache,lawsuit,lawyer,photo,photographer,photography,Simmons - (Duration 01:22:12) - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we talk about what you should know if you get a call from an attorney after covering an incident.  Attorneys often contact photographers following incidents on behalf of clients ... (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) (Duration 01:22:12) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we talk about what you should know if you get a call from an attorney after covering an incident.  Attorneys often contact photographers following incidents on behalf of clients who may be involved in litigation as a result of that incident.  Be ready for that phone call!  Don't forget to order your Al Simmons firestorm videos (http://www.firestormvideos.com) now before we get too far into the fire season and let him know that FAP sent you! Our friends at FireCache.com (http://www.firecache.com) are still having their huge summer sale so visit their site and stock up on your fire gear! Google Voice (http://www.google.com/voice) is now up and running so log in and get your new phone number!  Read their site for details on this great service! Don't underestimate the power of your Twitter (http://www.twitter.com) account!  Photographers can use it for marketing, networking, advertising and more (if you use it right). A group of us here in So Cal have been thinking of planning a comprehensive fire photography workshop with live, practical demos.  Contact Ross Benson (mailto:ross@firepictures.com) with your input. Join our "Fireground (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground/)" Flickr community, upload your images to the critiuque forum and join in any of the ongoing conversations. Check out Jeff Zimmerman's (http://zimmermanmedia.blogspot.com) daily blog for the latest info on his fire and storm photography. As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949). Fireground Action Photography no http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1005 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1005#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:18:20 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=1005 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=1005 0 39,behavior,brush,FAP,fap39,fire,firestorm,photo,photographer,photography,Simmons,video - (Duration 01:23:12) - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we're joined once again by legendary fire videographer Alan Simmons of www.firestormvideos.com. We're off to an early start to wildfire season in So Cal and in this episode we'l... (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) (Duration 01:23:12) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we're joined once again by legendary fire videographer Alan Simmons of www.firestormvideos.com (http://www.firestormvideos.com). We're off to an early start to wildfire season in So Cal and in this episode we'll cover several related topics.  We'll go in depth about what a photographer should expect during a wildland fire, what hazards and other safety concerns should be considered and more.  We'll discuss some great on-line resources like WildlandFire.com (http://www.wildlandfire.com/), TheFireStore.com (http://thefirestore.com/), The Supply Cache (http://www.firecache.com/), Firehouse.com (http://www.firehouse.com), National Firefighter (http://nationalfirefighter.com/), US Forest Service (http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/).  There is a host of on-line resources and reading materials you can (and should) use in order to prepare for your response to a wildfire.  One great resource is Al's website at www.firestormvideos.com (http://www.firestormvideos.com).  Order your FireStorm videos now, before we get too far into the fire season and let him know that FAP sent you!  Check out his "Interface Firefighting" series! As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites. Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949) or download the mp3 file here (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FiregroundActionPhotography/~5/zsKxiYSVLe4/fap039.mp3). Fireground Action Photography no http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=971 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=971#comments Sun, 21 Jun 2009 21:15:47 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=971 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=971 0 38,Canon,FAP,fap38,fire,fireworks,July4th,photo,photographer,photography - (Duration 01:10:34) - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we're joined by photographers Timothy Tonge and Ted Pendergast.  We talk about the new Canon HFS10 HD camcorder (Craig's new toy - uh - tool)  We'll also talk about techniques an... (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) (Duration 01:10:34) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we're joined by photographers Timothy Tonge (http://www.perfectmomentphotography.com) and Ted Pendergast (http://www.firstduephotos.com/).  We talk about the new Canon HFS10 (http://www.amazon.com/Canon-VIXIA-Memory-Internal-Optical/dp/B001OI2YNS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1245618562&sr=8-1) HD camcorder (Craig's new toy - uh - tool)  We'll also talk about techniques and suggestions for shooting fireworks displays for the upcoming July 4th holiday, and we'll chime in on an ongoing discussion in the FAP forum (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground/discuss/72157613656347558/) regarding eithical issues when posting images to the web.  Attorney Bert Krages (http://www.krages.com) provides some great insight via his website (http://www.krages.com) and published book specifically addressing photographers' rights. We also read a listener email about a great (and free) incident notification service for Northern California at FireDispatch.com (http://www.firedispatch.com) (http://astore.amazon.com/craigdurlingc-20/detail/B0001WCWL2) As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites.  You can follow your panelists on Twitter by clicking on their name here:  Timothy Tonge (http://www.twitter.com/timothytonge), Ted Pendergast (http://www.twitter.com/firstduephotos), Craig Durling (http://www.twitter.com/craigdurling) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.twitter.com/firepictures).  Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949) or download the mp3 file here (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FiregroundActionPhotography/~5/uhLKfIwMQeg/fap038.mp3). Fireground Action Photography no http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=953 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=953#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:43:10 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=953 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=953 0 37,BFD,brush,FAP,fap37,fire,firestorm,photo,Simmons,video,wildfire,wildland - (Duration 01:06:20) - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we're joined by legendary fire videographer Alan Simmons of Alan Simmons Fire Videos and firestormvideos.com.  We'll get to know a little more about Al, (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) (Duration 01:06:20) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we're joined by legendary fire videographer Alan Simmons of Alan Simmons Fire Videos (http://www.firestormvideos.com) and firestormvideos.com (http://www.firestormvideos.com).  We'll get to know a little more about Al, his history in the fire service and his background as a successful fire videographer.  We'll also review some significant fires of the past and preview the upcoming fire season. We also mentioned a great option for when gloves are a necessity but you still need to manipulate controls on your camera equipment: NOMEX FLIGHT GLOVES (http://astore.amazon.com/craigdurlingc-20/detail/B0001WCWL2) As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites.  You can follow your panelists on Twitter by clicking on their name here:  Craig Durling (http://www.twitter.com/craigdurling) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.twitter.com/firepictures).  Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949) or download the mp3 file here (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FiregroundActionPhotography/~5/1-uzgAWlubM/fap037.mp3). Fireground Action Photography no http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=904 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=904#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 16:39:04 +0000 admin http://www.firegroundaction.com/?p=904 http://www.firegroundaction.com/?feed=rss2&p=904 0 36,Brown,FAP,fap36,fire,news,photo,photographer,photography,photojournalist - (Duration 01:26:16) - On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we're joined by photographer Joe Brown.  We chat about a mish-mosh of relevant topics including a cool new iPhone app called "Emergency Radio" that lets you monitor the audio str... (http://fireground.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/faplogosmall.jpg) (Duration 01:26:16) On this episode of Fireground Action Photography we're joined by photographer Joe Brown (http://www.joebrownphotos.com).  We chat about a mish-mosh of relevant topics including a cool new iPhone app called "Emergency Radio" that lets you monitor the audio streams from departments across the country, a report on a large church fire in Cambridge, Mass., a Flickr group (http://www.flickr.com/groups/fireground/) update and more.  Craig debriefs a recent photo project which sparks discussion on several topics.  Check out Ted Pendergast (http://www.firstduephotos.com) and Rick Nohl's (http://www.emergencyserviceimages.com) websites for images from the Cambridge church fire.  Did you know that Fireground Action Photography now has it's own Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fireground-Action-Photography/75677448028?ref=nf)?  Become our friend!  Also, AKDave (http://www.flickr.com/photos/daveinak/) posted a link in the Flickr group to an interesting article from JEMS on EMS photography (http://www.jems.com/news_and_articles/articles/jems/3307/at_the_push_of_a_button.html). As always, you can find out more about your hosts Craig Durling (http://www.craigdurling.com) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.firepictures.com) by visiting their websites.  You can follow your panelists on Twitter by clicking on their name here:  Joe Brown (http://www.twitter.com/brownphoto), Craig Durling (http://www.twitter.com/craigdurling) and Ross A. Benson (http://www.twitter.com/firepictures).  Subscribe to the podcast via iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=287958949) or download the mp3 file here (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FiregroundActionPhotography/~5/LLDn9rXTtjQ/fap036.mp3). Fireground Action Photography no