Get the Picture with Brad Sigal

Brad Sigal
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Get the Picture is a photography podcast hosted by Brad Sigal. I created it for people who want to learn and grow as photographers. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, you'll find practical advice, stories and conversations that hopefully inspire you to make images that matter and that truly impact people. The values behind Get the Picture: Gatekeeping sucks - share the knowledge! Helping and supporting each other as we learn together is better than individualism and an everyone-for-themselves approach.Photographers should act with integrity and should always show respect for those they work with and photograph.Photography has the power to help people see, feel, and understand the world in new ways, and therefore has the power to change the world.

  1. 10h ago

    Analog Photography Deep Dive

    Analog Photography Deep Dive  Everything you always wanted to know about analog photography (but were afraid to ask!) A conversation with Kevin Ealain on the history and enduring power of analog photography Support Get the Picture podcast! 🔔 Hit ‘subscribe’ so you don’t miss any episodes!☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/getthepicturepodcast💵 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/getthepicturepodcast 📧 Get the Picture newsletter https://getthepicture.riverside.com/newsletter Ever wondered when the first photograph was taken, and how we got from that to modern photography? Kevin Ealian has the answers, and he shares it all with us in this incredible journey through two hundred years of the history of photography! He also shows us the different kinds of analog cameras, and walks us through the step-by-step process for shooting, developing, and printing analog photos! See Kevin’s analog photography, sign up for his newsletter & book his live analog photo booth for your event at darkroastarts.com or kevin@darkroastarts.com  Throughout our conversation we refer to the Get the Picture episode with Jake Gale: “Film Photography for Beginners: Why & How” https://youtu.be/_2qmwYnUBkw  Praxis darkroom where Kevin teaches how to use a darkroom https://www.praxisphotocenter.org/  Review of ‘They Still Make Film for That’, 2024 Minnesota Fringe Festival play by Kevin Ealain https://www.broadwayworld.com/minneapolis/article/Review-THEY-STILL-MAKE-FILM-FOR-THAT-at-Strike-Theater-20240805  Film Photography Project - a go-to place for buying less-common film, film education, etc. https://filmphotographyproject.com/  Massive Dev Chart phone app https://www.digitaltruth.com/devchart.php  --- Very special random guest appearances throughout the video by my cats Mochi and Loki!  Music: Fresh Flow Fiesta by Oleksii Holubiev https://pixabay.com/music/beats-fresh-flow-fiesta-160920/

    Analog Photography Deep Dive

  2. Sep 15

    Can Photography Change the World? A Conversation with David Bacon

    Photography for the Revolution Can photography change the world? A conversation with David Bacon Support Get the Picture podcast! 🔔 Hit ‘subscribe’ so you don’t miss any episodes!☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/getthepicturepodcast💵 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/getthepicturepodcast 📧 Get the Picture newsletter https://getthepicture.riverside.com/newsletter  In this edition of Get the Picture Podcast, host Brad Sigal talks with long-time movement photographer David Bacon about his recent 3-part workshop hosted by the UCLA Labor Center, “Photography for the Revolution.”  They also dive into some progressive and revolutionary photographers throughout history like Alberto Korda and Tina Mondotti, explore cases of political repression against independent journalists, and look at the political legacy of Ansel Adams with a more critical eye.  Follow David’s work: https://davidbaconrealitycheck.blogspot.com/  David Bacon’s 3-part ‘Photography for the Revolution’ series, hosted by the UCLA Labor Center: Part 1: The Politics of Social Justice Photography https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RNeK7znpzkPart 2: Images in Action: Positionality & Participation https://youtu.be/mT1RiO-6mCg Part 3: Building a Worker-Centered Project https://youtu.be/8xkf9jvoiNY  Some things mentioned in this episode: Freelance journalists’ union: Newsguild-CWA Local 39521 https://www.guildfreelancers.org/  Get the Picture episode with Amelia Rayno talking about Wood Street Commons and Skid Row https://youtu.be/ByHMvhlgWik  Get the Picture episode about the 100 Strangers Project https://youtu.be/PddWU7_xUJY  Class Conscious Photographers https://classconsciousphotographers.org/  As Left Erupted in Protest, Ansel Adams Moved Right by David Bacon https://jacobin.com/2025/06/ansel-adams-berkeley-fsm-left  ----- Music: Fresh Flow Fiesta by Oleksii Holubiev: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-fresh-flow-fiesta-160920/

    Can Photography Change the World? A Conversation with David Bacon

  3. Aug 31

    The Story Behind That Spiderman Protest Photo

    The Story Behind That Spider-Man Protest Photo Chris Juhn on photojournalism, viral images, AI fakes, and documenting conflict Support Get the Picture podcast! 🔔 Hit ‘subscribe’ so you don’t miss any episodes!☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/getthepicturepodcast💵 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/getthepicturepodcast 📧 Get the Picture newsletter https://getthepicture.riverside.com/newsletter  On August 22, Twin Cities-based photojournalist Chris Juhn was photographing a small racist protest and the much larger anti-racist counterprotest in Minneapolis. Then someone dressed in a full Spiderman costume leapt onto the truck the racists were in and started swinging. Maybe at least partly because of Chris’s extensive experience documenting many conflictive and chaotic situations, he was in position to take the photo of that wild moment that immediately went viral on social media.  I talked with Chris about his viral photo, him getting pepper sprayed as he took it, and many related issues including his thoughts on viral images, on AI fakes, and on his many years of documenting conflict. Follow Chris Juhn facebook https://www.facebook.com/chris.juhn  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juhnchris/  Threads https://www.threads.com/@juhnchris  Donate to Chris on paypal to support his photojournalist work paypal.me/chrisjuhn  Chris Juhn's other appearances on Get the Picture Don't miss the eclipse shot! https://youtu.be/WlxijF7maycWant to take better Northern Lights pictures? Here's how https://youtu.be/9bhMk7Rl-_8 ----- Music: Fresh Flow Fiesta by Oleksii Holubiev: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-fresh-flow-fiesta-160920/

    The Story Behind That Spiderman Protest Photo

  4. Aug 27

    Film Photography for Beginners: Why & How

    Film photography for Beginners: Why & How A conversation with Jake Gale Support Get the Picture podcast! 🔔 Hit ‘subscribe’ so you don’t miss any episodes!☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/getthepicturepodcast💵 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/getthepicturepodcast 📧 Get the Picture newsletter https://getthepicture.riverside.com/newsletter  In this episode of Get the Picture, Brad Sigal talks with Jake Gale about why and how you can get started with analog (film) photography! If you’ve been curious to try it out, this episode just might inspire you and give you some pointers to take the plunge!  Jake talks about his analog photography journey and the beauty of creating analog images without any contact with a computer or the internet. He talks about working with 35mm and large format cameras, and walks through how to shoot on film, develop negatives, print your images in a darkroom, and then scan them you want to share them online. See Jake’s work: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jake.gale/ Website https://jakegale.art/  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/jakegale.bsky.social  Some things mentioned in this episode: John Steitz on his 2020 portrait project at George Floyd Square https://youtu.be/q4UHOwWbmbA  Get the Picture episode: 100 Strangers Project https://youtu.be/PddWU7_xUJY  Pentax 17 film camera https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1834281-REG/pentax_17_film_camera.html  Holga 120N “toy” medium format film camera https://photothinking.com/2020-04-01-holga-120n-the-serious-toy-camera/  Lomography film cameras https://shop.lomography.com/us/  Intrepid large format cameras https://intrepidcamera.co.uk/collections/camera  ----- Music: Fresh Flow Fiesta by Oleksii Holubiev: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-fresh-flow-fiesta-160920/

    Film Photography for Beginners: Why & How

  5. Aug 18

    Why the best photos aren't perfect | In conversation with Pat Graham

    Why the Best Photos Aren't Perfect Conversation with Pat Graham on polaroids, AI, punk rock & more Thanks to the newest Patreon subscribers: Sarah and Alexis!  Support Get the Picture! 🔔 Hit ‘subscribe’ so you don’t miss any episodes!☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/getthepicturepodcast💵 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/getthepicturepodcast  Pat Graham has spent decades documenting music, culture and activism through photography—from touring with Modest Mouse and working with Johnny Marr to capturing iconic images of L7, Bikini Kill, Fugazi, and countless others. In this episode Pat joins host Brad Sigal to talk about his long-term passion for photography, his current exhibition ‘Present Imperfection,’ and why imperfect images often resonate more deeply than technically flawless ones. Pat shares the story behind Present Imperfection, his current exhibition of instant photography. Pat and Brad talk about why people are turning back to imperfect technologies in the era of algorithms, iPhones and AI. The conversation also explores photography's evolving relationship with AI. We also talk about Pat’s recent work with Diane Krauthamer documenting the federal military occupation of DC. Finally, Pat shares the story behind one of his most iconic photos: his 1992 image of Jennifer Finch of the band L7, who recently passed away. Connect with Pat https://www.instagram.com/instapatgraham/  SUBSCRIBE to the Get the Picture newsletter and get my free 5-page guide, “Some Basics to Help You Get the Picture!” which covers: 👉 The exposure triangle explained simply 👉 Easy guidelines for composition  👉 Tips for finding & using great light anywhere  Subscribe here: https://getthepicture.riverside.com/newsletter  Groups resisting occupation of DC:  Free DC Project https://www.instagram.com/freedcproject/  DCAARPR https://www.instagram.com/dcaarpr/  Pat's iconic 1992 photo of Jennifer Finch of L7 https://www.instagram.com/p/Da-1RPROCEy/  Jennifer Finch talking about Pat’s photo being her favorite    https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0_nYZEg_-/?img_index=1  Intro music: Fresh Flow Fiesta by Oleksii Holubiev: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-fresh-flow-fiesta-160920/

    Why the best photos aren't perfect | In conversation with Pat Graham

  6. Jul 29

    Present Imperfection: Pat Graham's instant photography exhibition

    Present Imperfection: A talk with exhibition curator Pat Graham In this clip, Pat Graham talks with Get the Picture Podcast about his current exhibition running through September 12, 2026 in Washington DC: Present Imperfection. Present Imperfection is a summer exhibition about instant photography, imperfect memory, DIY culture, and the way photographs keep changing meaning over time. Curated by photographer and artist Pat Graham with MORENOYCLARA, the exhibition brings together selected international and DC-connected photographers and artists working with Polaroid, instant film, scans, and prints. The project treats instant photography as immediate but never fixed: a small image that can hold friendship, travel, music, place, accident, and time. The exhibition builds on a 2017 Málaga exhibition Past Perfect: Collective Reflections focused around the Polaroid & Photographic Instant that was curated by Pat Graham and presented by Staf Magazine and MORENOYCLARA. This adapted DC exhibition brings together selected international and DC connected photographers and artists working with Polaroid, instant film, scans, prints, and related photographic materials. The show includes an opening and closing reception, two instant portrait sessions, a community archive day, and several workshops. In addition, curator Pat Graham will hold ‘live lab’ hours on site on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm as an artist-in-residence. The show is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Artist List: Adam Voith, Alberto Polo, Amanda Marsalis, Andrew Paynter, Antonia Tricarico, Atiba Jefferson, Brandon Harman, Clint Woodside, Craig Stecyk, Cynthia Connolly, Dana Wachs, Danny Clinch, Deanna Templeton, Diane Krauthamer, Ed Templeton, J Grant Brittain, James Joiner, Jason Lee, Jim Jocoy, Josh Wildman, Jude Harrison, Justin Borucki, Lely Constantinople, Nolan Hall, Pat Graham, Robin Bell, Scarlet Page, Shawn Brackbill, Sonny Marr, Susanne Melanie Berry, Thomas Campbell, Tim Kerr, Trevor Kampman. More details: https://friendshipheights.com/events/pavilion-pop-up  ----- Support Get the Picture podcast! 🔔 Hit ‘subscribe’ so you don’t miss any episodes!☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/getthepicturepodcast💵 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/getthepicturepodcast  Intro music: Fresh Flow Fiesta by Oleksii Holubiev: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-fresh-flow-fiesta-160920/

    Present Imperfection: Pat Graham's instant photography exhibition

  7. Jul 28

    Don't Miss the Eclipse Shot!

    Don't Miss the Eclipse Shot! How to photograph a solar eclipse with Chris Juhn Support Get the Picture podcast! 🔔 Hit ‘subscribe’ so you don’t miss any episodes!☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/getthepicturepodcast💵 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/getthepicturepodcast  In this episode of Get the Picture, host Brad Sigal talks with Chris Juhn about how to (safely!) get great photos of the solar eclipse that will be visible in many parts of the world on August 12, 2026. Find out what equipment and settings you need, how to find the best location, and ideas for photo compositions so you can get amazing photos of the solar eclipse! Chris speaks from his experience photographing two solar eclipses.  See Chris’s work https://www.facebook.com/chris.juhn  My previous episode with Chris Juhn on how to get great photos of the Northern Lights https://youtu.be/9bhMk7Rl-_8   To avoid damage to your camera’s sensor or lens, you need an ISO 12312-2 Certified solar filter at all times during the eclipse except during the couple minutes of totality. If you’re seeing the eclipse where totality will not be visible, you need to keep the solar filter on your camera and eclipse glasses on the whole time of the eclipse. It’s likely those filters will get bought up quickly so you should try to buy yours soon if you don’t have one! Some recommendations for camera settings for shooting the solar eclipse: Use the longest lens you can get (highest mm possible)Shutter speed as fast as you need to avoid camera shake (so if you have a 600mm lens, your shutter speed should be at least 1/640)Aperture as narrow as you can get it (the highest number possible on your lens)ISO as low as you can get it for the period before totality, but then be ready to crank up your ISO when totality hits because it will suddenly be a lot darker. Know how high you can set your ISO on your camera without noise making the photo unusable. On most modern cameras with denoising in post, you should be able to safely shoot at 6400 or maybe even 12,800 ISO.You should be able to use autofocus, especially once totality hits See some of Chris’s photos for MPR News in 2017 of the solar eclipse and the people gathered to watch it https://www.mprnews.org/story/2017/08/21/photos-its-an-eclipse  PhotoPills app to see where the sun will be in the sky during the eclipse so you can plan where you want to be to get the picture you want https://www.photopills.com/  ----- Music: Fresh Flow Fiesta by Oleksii Holubiev: https://pixabay.com/music/beats-fresh-flow-fiesta-160920/

    Don't Miss the Eclipse Shot!

  8. Jul 11

    How to Photograph Strangers

    How to Photograph Strangers Lessons from Vijay Britto's 100 Strangers Projects Support Get the Picture podcast! 🔔 Hit ‘subscribe’ so you don’t miss any episodes!☕ Buy Me a Coffee💵 Patreon In this episode of Get the Picture, host Brad Sigal talks with Vijay Britto, a portrait photographer in Maryland who has photographed more than 250 strangers, improving his photography and leading to paid work doing portraits and weddings. He talks about what a 100 Strangers Project is and how doing the project helped improve his photography, build his confidence, and make lasting connections. He makes a compelling case for why a 100 Strangers Project might be just what you need to take your photography to the next level. See Vijay’s work: website | flickr | Instagram 100 Strangers group on Flickr 365 Project website Get the Picture episode on Intentional Camera Movement photography with Daniela Bell  Humans of New York  Humans of Bombay  David Guerrero (@dgphotoholic on Instagram) is one example of a stranger portrait photographer that posts video of his interactions. He has 1.5 million followers and a ton of engagement.  ----- Intro & outro music: Fresh Flow Fiesta by Oleksii Holubiev

    How to Photograph Strangers
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Get the Picture is a photography podcast hosted by Brad Sigal. I created it for people who want to learn and grow as photographers. Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, you'll find practical advice, stories and conversations that hopefully inspire you to make images that matter and that truly impact people. The values behind Get the Picture: Gatekeeping sucks - share the knowledge! Helping and supporting each other as we learn together is better than individualism and an everyone-for-themselves approach.Photographers should act with integrity and should always show respect for those they work with and photograph.Photography has the power to help people see, feel, and understand the world in new ways, and therefore has the power to change the world.

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