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Episode 22 - Photographer Joe Brown and our New Years
Photo Resolutions
January 4, 2009 Duration - 01:03:08 In this episode of Fireground Action Photography we meet New England-based photographer Joe Brown. We also review of our 2009 New Years PHOTO resolutsions and share some from listeners. www.joebrownphotos.com
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Featuring the work of photographer Joe Brown ("brownphoto" on Twitter.com)
www.scottkelby.com - "The Photoshop Insider" by Scott Kelby www.firepics.net - On-line group/forum for emergency services photographers www.craigdurling.com - Featuring the photography of Craig M. Durling ("CraigDurling" on Twitter.com) www.firepictures.com - Featuring the photography of Ross A. Benson ("firepictures" on Twitter.com) Click Here for Our New Years Photo Resolutions |
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Episode 21 - The First Twenty
December 28, 2008 Duration - 00:57:13 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 discussed and see where we're going in 2009. www.palmspringsphotofestival.com
- For all the info you need about this great photo event.
www.techguylabs.com - The on-line home of Leo Laporte and the TWiT Network ("LeoLaporte" on Twitter.com) www.ksc711.smugmug.com - Featuring the photography of listener Steve Redick www.copyright.gov - The on line home of the US Copyright Office (For registering your images) www.camerabits.com - The on line home of the great image management program "Photo Mechanic" www.craigdurling.com - Featuring the photography of Craig M. Durling ("CraigDurling" on Twitter.com) www.firepictures.com - Featuring the photography of Ross A. Benson ("firepictures" on Twitter.com) |
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Episode 20 - Christmas Cards & Keeping It Simple,
Stupid!
December 21, 2008 Duration - 00:59:15 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) and shares his experience. Craig shares a recent "Keep It Simple Stupid" moment and encourages everyone else to do the same whenever possible. Remember the basics folks...trust your equipment, your technique, your experience and your talent. Craig also wraps up his recent trip to San Francisco. www.palmspringsphotofestival.com
- For all the info you need about this great photo event.
www.techguylabs.com - The on-line home of Leo Laporte and the TWiT Network ("LeoLaporte" on Twitter.com) www.craigdurling.com - Featuring the photography of Craig M. Durling ("CraigDurling" on Twitter.com) www.firepictures.com - Featuring the photography of Ross A. Benson ("firepictures" on Twitter.com)  |
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Episode
19 - Detroit Fire Wrap-up and Covering Incidents During the Holiday
Season
December 14, 2008 Duration - 00:48:23 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 talk about some things to consider when covering incidents during the holiday season and how important it is to maintain your professionalism, especially during this time of year. Links to some of the resources and products mentioned in
this episode (and more):
www.craigdurling.com -
Featuring the photography of Craig M. Durling ("CraigDurling" on Twitter.com)www.EmergencyServiceImages.com - Featuring the photography of Rick Nohl ("RickNohl" on Twitter.com) www.firepictures.com - Featuring the photography of Ross A. Benson ("firepictures" on Twitter.com) www.smugmug.com - A great option for displaying and selling your images on line. |
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Episode
18 - CPS and Holiday Gift Ideas for Photogs
December 7, 2008 Duration - 00:57:39 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 also announce some future guests and some updates to the website, including a new blog and our very first poll! Links to some of the resources and products mentioned in
this episode (and more):
www.datarobotics.com - Home of
the "Drobo" reduntant hard-drive storage system.EmergencyServiceImages.com - Featuring the photography of Rick Nohl ("RickNohl" on Twitter.com) Railroad-Photos.com - Featuring the beautiful railroad photography of Timothy Tonge. Perfect Moment Photography - Featuring the photography of Timothy Tonge. www.usa.canon.com/cps - The on-line home of the Canon Professional Services program. www.nikonpro.com - The on-line home of the Nikon Professional Services program. www.hyperphocal.com - A great resource which promises to "Help photographers be awesome" www.cameratown.com - Another great resources for reviews of new cameras accessories. www.craigdurling.com - Featuring the photography of Craig M. Durling ("CraigDurling" on Twitter.com) www.firepictures.com - Featuring the photography of Ross A. Benson ("firepictures" on Twitter.com) |
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Episode
17 - Old School
November 30, 2008 Duration - 00:56:59 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 before the internet, cell phones, and of course, digital cameras? Ross also reminds us all of a must-have if you depend on a cell phone...a spare battery & charger! These days our cell phones are not just cell phones. They are also computers, music and video players, cameras, dayplanners, etc. Batteries don't last as long as they used to with this load and for this reason, we should all have a spare battery just in case! Links to some of the resources and products mentioned in
this episode (and more):
www.cellphoneshop.net
- Your on-line source for cell phone accessories including spare
batteries and chargers.
www.stroboframe.com - Home of the classic adjustable camera/flash brackets. www.firepictures.com - Featuring the photography of Ross A. Benson ("firepictures" on Twitter.com) www.craigdurling.com - The on-line headquarters of photographer Craig M. Durling ("craigdurling" on Twitter.com) FiregroundAction.com - Home of the Fireground Action Photography podcast ("firephotos" on Twitter.com) 
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Episode
16 - New Federal Law for Photogs, So Cal Wildfire Wrap-up & Our
Photo Vest Pics
November 23, 2008 Duration - 00:45:57 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 federally funded highways. We'll also give you our picks for photo vests and jackets. Links to some of the resources and products mentioned in
this episode (and more):
www.HotShield.com
- Our pick for best fire breathing filters and protective masks/shrouds
available.
www.llbean.com - A link to Ted's pick for the LL Bean "Explorer Jacket" www.samys.com - A link to my pick for the Domke "Photogs Jacket:. www.Amazon.com - A link to Ross's pick for the "Photo Journalist Vest" (Use the link above for easier access to this product on Amazon.com). www.blackfriday-net.com - Great deals for "Black Friday" shoppers www.fdads.net - More deals for "Black Friday" shoppers LISTEN NOW using QuickTime DOWNLOAD THE MP3 |
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15 - So Cal Wildfires...From The FIreground
November 16, 2008 Duration - 00:55:37 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 Pearson, Glenn Zachman, Keith Cullom and Al Simmons for their contributions on the fireground. Check out the videos I shot using my Canon G9! Links to some of the resources and products mentioned in
this episode (and more):
www.fire-images.com
- Featuring the fire photography of Ed Sherman
www.fire-image.com - Featuring the fire photography of Keith Cullom www.firestormvideos.com - Featuring the fire videos of Al Simmons www.chibiphotography.com - Featuring the fire photography of Doug Pearson www.lafd.org/blog - For more inormation on the wildfires, courtesy of LAFD LISTEN NOW using QuickTime DOWNLOAD THE MP3 |
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Episode
14 - Fire Photographer Timothy Tonge
November 9, 2008 Duration - 00:57:40 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 (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations which you can learn more about at the websites listed below. Our Gadget of the Week is the "Blazer" Quick-Connect Goggle System by our friends at HotShield. Links to some of the resources and products mentioned in
this episode (and more):
Skyview Weather
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Timothy Tonge's operational weather company which provides accurate
daily forecasts and real time weather information.
Railroad-Photos.com - Featuring the beautiful railroad photography of Timothy Tonge. Perfect Moment Photography - Featuring the photography of Timothy Tonge. www.perfectmomentphotography.com/fire - A direct link to some of Timothy Tonge's fire photography. Operation Front Range - For more information on a great photography and training opportunity. FireCache.com - For all your wildland fire equipment needs, especially the HotShield "Blazer" Quick-Connect Goggle System. www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/ - US Department of Health & Human Services website regarding HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) wikipedia.org/wiki/HIPAA - Wikipedia page for more on HIPAA |
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13 - Photographing a Fire Academy November 2, 2008 Duration - 00:58:37 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) Links to some of the resources and products mentioned in
this episode (and more):
Verdugo Fire
Academy - For more information on the Verdugo Fire Academy
www.firepictures.com - Featuring the fire photography of Ross A. Benson, including his academy coverage. www.pantone.com - For more information on the Pantone Huey monitor color correction system |
| Episode 12 - Fire Photographers
Rick Nohl & Ted Pendergast October 26, 2008 Duration - 00:48:31 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. Links to some of the resources and
products mentioned in this episode (and more):
EmergencyServiceImages.com
- Featuring the photography of Rick Nohl ("RickNohl" on Twitter.com)
FirstDuePhotos.com - Featuring the photography of Ted Pendergast ("FirstDuePhotos" on Twitter.com) MetroRadio.org - Home of the Metro Radio System, a New England incident notification system BostonCitywide.com - Home of the Boston Citywide Radio Network (site currently down) New Jersey Metro Fire Photographers - Home of the New Jersey Metro Fire Photographers Association DurlingMedia.com - A new website designed by Craig using BigBlackBag.com BigBlackBag.com - An all-inclusive portfolio creation and hosting service which allows for e-commerce FiregroundAction.com - Home of the Fireground Action Photography podcast ("firephotos" on Twitter.com) Fireground Action Photography Forum - On-line forum for listeners of the Fireground Action Photography podcast FirePictures.com - Featuring the photography of Ross A. Benson ("firepictures" on Twitter.com) |
| Episode 11 - Web Designer Andrew Greenstein October 19, 2008 Duration - 00:54:20 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 all! Links to some of the resources and
products mentioned in this episode (and more):
AMGWebDesign.com
- Featuring the web design services of Andrew Greenstein
NHLUniforms.com - A website by Andrew Greenstein featuring hand drawn uniform shirts from National Hockey League DurlingMedia.com - A sample Flash-based on-line photo portfolio by Craig Durling using Big Black Bag BigBlackBag.com - An all-inclusive portfolio creation and hosting service which allows for e-commerce FiregroundAction.com - An example of a no-frills photo wesite presented by Craig Durling http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=255179 - Source for HTML code to disable the right-click function in IE and Firefox Ecartsoft.com - eCartsoft™ is a shopping cart service and secure ecommerce solution combining ease of use with unprecedented power PayPal - Another e-commercie solution for website sales Printroom.com - A great resource for on-line photo sales and printing SmugMug.com - Another great resource for on-line photo sales and printing WordPress.com - An on-line blogging and web design service (free service) WordPress.org - An on-line blogging and web design service (full-featured subscription service) MovableType.org - An on-line blogging and web design service LISTEN NOW using QuickTime DOWNLOAD THE MP3 |
| Episode 10 - Painting With Light October 12, 2008 Duration - 00:43:42 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 subject will yelp you eliminate shadows, improve your apparatus images, portraits, overall scenes, forensic subjects and more. Links to some of the resources and
products mentioned in this episode (and more):
"Painting
with Light" - A useful article from our friends at DIY
Photography.net
www.delkin.com - Delkin Devices,
makers of the "Sensor
Scope"
Fireground Action Photography Forum - Home of the Fireground Action Photography on-line community! B&H Photo/Video - The
on-line home of the east coast's premiere photo/video supply store.
Samy's Camera - The on-line home of the west coast's premiere photo/video supply store. Amazon.com - The home of Amazon.com (and a great place to research & buy your photography equipment) Sportsshooter.com -
Where the COOL sports photographers hang out!
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| Episode 09 - Shooting on a Budget October 5, 2008 Duration - 00:59:15 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 the long run? We'll use some of our own tricks as well as some from listeners to help save you money when buying camera equipment. Sportsshooter.com -
Where the COOL sports photographers hang out!
Canon USA - For all Canon products (Like the new EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 50D DSLR's) Nikon USA - For all Nikon products (Like the new D90 & D700 DSLR's) Olympus America - For all Oympus camera products (Like the E420, E520 and E3 DSLR's) Vivitar - Manufacturer of cameras, lenses, flashes, and slide projectors B&H Photo/Video - The on-line home of the east coast's premiere photo/video supply store. Samy's Camera - The on-line home of the west coast's premiere photo/video supply store. Amazon.com - The home of Amazon.com (and a great place to research & buy your photography equipment) LISTEN NOW using QuickTime DOWNLOAD THE MP3 |
| Episode 08 - The Mobile Office September 28, 2008 Duration - 00:47:46 In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast we discuss a topic suggested by a listener in Sweden: The Mobile Office. How do you send pictures to clients from the field? Craig reviews a helpful gadget he's been using for years now...the portable vehicle jumpstart/booster pack. 3Gstore.com
- EVDO cards, antennas, boosters and other mobile office products
EVDOinfo.com - Your on-line resource for mobile office data and communication Verizonwireless.com - Your on-line resource for Verizon EVDO and wireless data service Sprint.com - Your on-line resource for Sprint EVDO and wireless data service PAPAC.SE - Featuring the photography of listener Chris Johansson (Sweden) Globalstar.com - Satellite phone equipment and service Pep Boys.com - One of many on-line resources for battery booster packs LISTEN NOW using QuickTime DOWNLOAD THE MP3 |
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Episode 07 - New Canon Releases & Gadget of the
Week
September 21, 2008 Duration - 00:51:47 In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast we talk about Canon's announcement regarding the release of the EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 50D, PowerShot G10 and the 24mm 1.4 lens. In our new "Gadget of the Week" segment, Ross reviews a helmet-mounted flashlight holder from Black Jack. dpreview.com - "Digital Photography
Review" - Digital photography reviews, buying guides and forums
firepics.net - On-line group/forum for emergency services photographers Canon USA - For all Canon products (Like the new EOS 5D Mark II, EOS 50D, PowerShot D10 & 24mm 1.4 lens) BlackJackHolder.com - The helmet-mounted "Black Jack" flashlight holder Samy's Camera - The on-line home of the west coast's premiere photo/video supply store. Get your Canon gear here! Amazon.com - The home of Amazon.com Sportsshooter.com - Where the COOL sports photographers hang out! LISTEN NOW using QuickTime DOWNLOAD THE MP3 |
| Episode 06 - Backing Up & Incident Report ENHANCED PODCAST September 14, 2008 Duration - 00:57:00 In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast we are joined by fire photographers Ross A. Benson and Kenji Luster. We discuss the importance of backing up your images and different methods for doing so. Ross B. gives us an in-depth incident report from a recent plane crash he covered in Burbank, California. Announcements include the release of the Southern California Frequency Directory 3rd Edition and a photo request from The Supply Cache. NTSB.gov - The National Transportation
Safety Administration (Incident #SEA08LA191)
The Supply Cache - To submit your photos for their catalogs, website and annual calendar Scannerstuff.com - To order the 3rd Edition of the So. Cal. Frequency Directory Kenjicam.com - Featuring the photography of Kenji Luster Firepictures.com - Featuring the photography of Ross A. Benson CraigDurling.com - Featuring the photography of Craig M. Durling Foothill Communications - For all your Motorola radio accessory needs (Under Construction) Drobo.com - The "Drobo" external memory back-up system Carbonite.com - On-line data back-up service Free Back-up.info - Free back-up software, discussion and general discussion LISTEN NOW using QuickTime DOWNLOAD THE MP3 |
| Episode 05 - Fire Photographer Kenji Luster &
Communications September 7, 2008 Duration - 01:13:00 In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast we meet fire photographer Kenji Luster. Kenji will join Ross Benson and me in a discussion about incident notification systems and what technology may be best for your needs. We'll go in depth about the different notification methods out there and take a look at where it's all going. www.incidentpage.net -
Incident Paging Network, on line incident notification
www.kenjicam.com - Featuring the photography Kenji Luster www.foothillcommunications.com - Foothill Communications, for your Motorola radio accessory needs www.firepictures.com - Featuring the photography of Ross A. Benson www.craigdurling.com - Featuring the photography of Craig M. Durling www.metroradio.org - Home of the Metro Radio System based in Massachusetts www.cfpafirephoto.org - Home of the California Fire Photographers Association www.emergencyphotographersnetwork.com - Home of the Emergency Photographers Network based in So. California Verdugo Fire Communications Center - Home of the Verdugo Fire Communications Center based in Glendale, CA LISTEN NOW using QuickTime DOWNLOAD THE MP3 |
| Episode 04 - Vertical vs. Horizontal & Changing
Your
Perspective ENHANCED PODCAST August 30, 2008 Duration - 51:18 In this episode of the Fireground Action Photography podcast we discuss the timeless debate...vertical vs. horizontal...or both? When do you want to shoot vertically oriented images and when do you want to shoot horizontally oriented images? Also, we'll talk about changing your perspective. The world isn't always best seen at eye level. Change the perspective of your images and shoot from low angles, high angles, and whatever other unique angle you can come up with. This freshens your images and gives the viewer a perspective they may not have experienced. LISTEN NOW using QuickTime DOWNLOAD THE MP3 |
| Episode 03 - Shooting Modes August 24, 2008 Duration - 51:21
In this episode
fire photographers Craig
Durling and Ross Benson discuss camera "Mode" settings. When do
you select what mode and why? Do you shoot primarily in Program
mode? Aperture Priority mode? Hopefully not Automatic
mode...we'll discuss this in detail.
A
listener reminds us all to protect the images displayed on our
websites by disabling the right-click function. We've found an
effective source for this important bit of HTML code.
Links to some of the resources and
products mentioned in this episode:
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=255179
- Source for HTML code to disable the right-click function in IE and
Firefox
www.firepics.net - On-line forum for fire photographers www.twitlive.tv - Live video streaming site featuring all things Leo Laporte www.techguylabs.com - Headquarters for all things Leo Laporte www.twipphoto.com - Website for the "This Week In Photography" podcast, a great resource for any photographer LISTEN NOW using QuickTime DOWNLOAD THE MP3 |
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Episode 02 - Our Fireground Gear
August 17, 2008 Duration - 44:49 In this episode we are joined again by photographer Ross A. Benson. We begin what will be a recurring feature in the series in which we review the gear we use on the fireground. What do you carry with you to the fire and what do you always have in your car? What equipment, camera equipment as well as safety gear, do you choose to take with you onto the fireground? We'll share some great gadgets and tools that make our work not only more effective, but safer. As always, we'll throw in some stories. Links to some of the resources and
products mentioned in this episode:
www.firecache.com - Wildland firefighting equipment www.nationalfirefighter.com - Wildland firefighting equipment www.galls.com - Structural, wildland firefighting and related equipment www.allstarfire.com - Structural, wildland firefighting and related equipment www.hotshield.com - Manufacturer of heat resistant wildland firefighting face masks, helmet shrouds, bandannas and respiratory housings www.truenorthgear.com - Packs, duffels, hydration packs and more for the fireground. ("Crew Boss" & "Spyder") www.danner.com - Quality boots for the fireground www.bullard.com - Structural and wildland fire protective helmets www.phenixfirehelmets.com - Structural fire protective helmets www.truckvault.com - Truck Vault vehicle equipment security systems www.pelican.com - Pelican watertight cases and more www.surefire.com - Quality flashlights |
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Episode 01 - Fire Photographer Ross A.
Benson and
C.F.P.A.
August 10, 2008 Duration - 41:35 This episode features photographer Ross A. Benson who tells us about himself, his background and his years of experience as an emergency services action photographer. We also talk about an organization to which we both belong, the California Fire Photographers Association (CFPA). Links to some of the resources and
products mentioned in this episode:
www.cfpafirephoto.org -
California Fire Photographers Association / Twitter account
www.firepictures.com - The photography of Ross A. Benson / Twitter account www.craigdurling.com - The photography of Craig M. Durling / Twitter account LISTEN NOW using QuickTime DOWNLOAD THE MP |
| Episode 00 - Introduction July 26, 2008 Duration - 6:32 This brief episode (6:32) serves as an introduction and preview of what is to come in future episodes of the Fireground Action Photography podcast. LISTEN NOW using QuickTime DOWNLOAD THE MP3 |
