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In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer listeners but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! This month we have questions about custom presets for Photomatix (our wonderful sponsor), the new iPhone, AI pixel size limits and planning for timelapse. We also attempt to consider if using a camera's sensor is similar to a shutter count.
Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions.
Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free.
 
About your hosts
Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram.
Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Levi Sim and Wayne Chasan and they have excellent advice about promoting yourself as a photographer. We then introduce the topic of the 2024 eclipse and discuss our latest adventures in AI.
Thank you to Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free.
YouTube recommendations
We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners?
Rob’s Recommendation: Real Estate Photography by Rob Moroto is our cheeky pick on his behalf Ron’s Recommendation: Nebula Photos Levi's Recommendation: Playpod; Also, go use your camera! Wayne's Recommendation: 249g Drones Show notes Ecipsophile has data and maps:  2024 Ecipsophile has data and maps:  2026 Wayne's Demo on adding AI people in PS Photo Pills app About your hosts Levi Sim is passionate about making photographs and helping others make their pictures better. He has his dream job as a photographer for Utah State University, and makes portraits for editorial and commercial use, product shots, action pictures, and landscapes in one of the most beautiful places in the world. You can see more of his work on Instagram. 
Wayne Chasan is an American living in Spain for decades and creating stunning commercial work. Check out his print shop site here.
Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram.
Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer some of the classic questions but with many of their own takes and perspectives — as we do! These include discussions about JPGs, how we look at RAW files including what's better about them, as well as how we 'deliver' RAW. There is a portrait tip quickfire and even some camera-related conspiracies that are going around with the new movie.
Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions
Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free.
 
About your Hosts
Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram.
Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by Chris Marquardt of Photography Tips from the Top Floor, and new author Peter Dazeley.
Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free.
YouTube recommendations
We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners?
Rob’s Recommendation - https://www.youtube.com/@badxstudio Ron’s Recommendation -  When the director is reeeally good at their job Chris's Recommendation - Adam Savage’s Tested Peter's Recommendation -  Click on BBC Show notes Influencer prefers using screenshots to the iPhone selfie camera Peter's Book, 'Monochrome' Street Photographer Uses AI Face Swap to Hide His Subjects’ Identities Neural radiance fields (NeRF) Stability AI Boss Admits to Using ‘Billions’ of Images Without Consent AI will go open source and on-device About your hosts Peter Dazeley studied photography at Holland Park Comprehensive (now known as the Socialist Eton). He is a meticulous planner and imaginative problem solver and has pioneered many photographic techniques that have become the norm.  His work has won awards from organisations across the world, including the Association of Photographers, the Royal Photographic Society in the UK, EPICA in France, Applied Arts Magazine in Canada, Graphis Inc. in the USA.
Chris Marquardt is a seasoned podcaster, accomplished photographer, and acclaimed author. His podcasts delve into a range of topics from the nuances of photography to the future of creativity, inspiring listeners to explore their own artistic journeys. His photo tours and workshops offer hands-on experiences, guiding enthusiasts to capture stunning visuals and develop their skills. As an author, his insightful books on photography and film, available in four languages, provide deep dives into these fascinating subjects.
Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram.
Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

In this episode of the Q&A Show, Ron Pepper and Rob Moroto answer questions about Fusing in Lightroom, Threads, planning apps (Moon), and a little rant about questions themselves.
Send us your questions for the Q&A Show at photofocus.com/questions
Also thank you to Photomatix, the leader in HDR photography. Download and try the new Photomatix Pro 7 free.
 
About your Hosts
Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram.
Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month, our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds. This month, we are joined by two photographers who are very accomplished in shooting the aurora borealis, Christy Turner and Shamen Kureshi.
Thank you Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free.
YouTube recommendations
We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it. So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from? What you would recommend to our listeners?
Rob’s Recommendation - Banff Sunshine Village Ron’s Recommendation - The Why Files Christy's Recommendation - Monika Deviat Photography Shamen's Recommendation - Astro Backyard Shownotes Map from Alberta Aurora Chasers Aurora Forcasting App (iOS) About your hosts Christy Turner is a Digital Artist, Writer and Content Creator helping to tell the world's beautiful story one image at a time. Astro, events, people and places. Christy is a world traveler to over 75 countries, completed a commission in Bordeaux, France in 2018 for Biodynamic Wine Harvest at Chateau Pontet-Canet, and photographed a South African wedding last winter. Most recent photo projects include an upcoming photo story about taking in 6 different Ukrainian refugees in the past year, and the ways their stories and bravery have inspired Christy. Ms Turner recently completed a certificate from U of Calgary in Integrated Digital Media and is working on a photo book of Alberta.
Shamon Kureshi is a night photographer from Calgary Canada.  His dad was a photography teacher near Standoff Alberta, and sparked an early interest in astronomical images that has remained to this day.  He views aurora chasing as a much needed therapeutic process, especially when he gets lucky and comes home with a great image!
Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses, destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on his website or Instagram.
Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses, Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain they may seem. You can follow him on his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.