The Stop Down Photography Podcast

Scott Davenport
The Stop Down Photography Podcast

Reconnect with your photography. A photography podcast to inspire, educate, and entertain. Hosted by Scott Davenport.

  1. JAN 24

    Dedicate "You-Time" For Photography f/117

    In this episode, I challenge you to check your patterns and routines. Are you dedicating time to your photography, to grow as an artist? I share a story about my effort to overcome a certain inertia with my life patterns and its impact on my photography, and how a disruption to my typical day-to-day rhythm sparked creativity and making time for personal growth. Also, an update to the ON1 Photo RAW Essentials book is coming! Join my mailing list for a discount when the eBook launches in late January. Have a photo adventure this April! Join me on a photo workshop in Big Sur California, happening April 8-11th, 2024. There are a few spaces available. Rate & Review If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser.com. Fresh, current ratings help other photographers find out about the show. Supporters Of The Show - Thank You! Thanks to everyone that supports this show, through comments, reviews, and shares. Sharing this podcast with your photo friends and camera clubs is one of the many zero-cost ways you can support the show. If you wish to support the show financially, you can also make a one-time donation. Affiliate Links Product links in this post may contain affiliate tags. Depending on the purchase, Scott Davenport Photography may receive compensation if you purchase a product via one of those links. There is no additional cost to you. The use of affiliate links never influences the content or opinions of the episodes.

    11 min
  2. 11/01/2023

    My Big Problem With Non-Destructive Editing f/116

    Non-destructive editing is the professional standard for photo editing in the digital age - and with good reason. Keeping your original image untouched is fabulous. Creating virtual copies or versions of an image to try out different looks and styles without duplicating the original file is wonderful. However, there are pitfalls, such as editing tool lock-in or, in a world where you can endlessly refine and tweak settings, the mental challenge of treating a photo as done. Those are challenges for sure. Yet my big problem with non-destructive editing is plugins (and no, Smart Objects doesn’t solve this problem for me). Listen to this episode to learn more, and share your thoughts in the comments. Using Photoshop Smart Objects For Round Trip Edits In Lightroom, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/blog/using-photoshop-smart-objects-for-round-trip-edits-in-lightroom 2024 Workshop Lineup, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/workshops Rate & Review If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser.com. Fresh, current ratings help other photographers find out about the show. Supporters Of The Show - Thank You! Thanks to everyone that supports this show, through comments, reviews, and shares. Sharing this podcast with your photo friends and camera clubs is one of the many zero-cost ways you can support the show. If you wish to support the show financially, you can also make a one-time donation. Affiliate Links Product links in this post may contain affiliate tags. Depending on the purchase, Scott Davenport Photography may receive compensation if you purchase a product via one of those links. There is no additional cost to you. The use of affiliate links never influences the content or opinions of the episodes.

    23 min
  3. 10/11/2023

    Should You Upgrade Your Camera Body? f/115

    The topic for this episode of the podcast was inspired by a listener question. If you have a question you’d like my thoughts on, please submit your question through the contact form on my website. Our camera is the primary tool we use to create our work and express ourselves as artists. We get attached to certain cameras, and they sometimes become an extension of ourselves. Nevertheless, an inevitable question every photographer will face is – should I upgrade my camera body? I take on this question in the podcast and share thoughts about several possibilities that motivate photographers to move forward and purchase a new camera body. I hope you enjoy the show! Also check out: Announcing The 2024 SDP Workshops f/114, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/podcast/announcing-the-2024-sdp-workshops-f-114 Scott’s current camera lineup, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/gear-cameras-lenses Rate & Review If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser.com. Fresh, current ratings help other photographers find out about the show. Supporters Of The Show - Thank You! Thanks to everyone that supports this show, through comments, reviews, and shares. Sharing this podcast with your photo friends and camera clubs is one of the many zero-cost ways you can support the show. If you wish to support the show financially, you can also make a one-time donation. Affiliate Links Product links in this post may contain affiliate tags. Depending on the purchase, Scott Davenport Photography may receive compensation if you purchase a product via one of those links. There is no additional cost to you. The use of affiliate links never influences the content or opinions of the episodes.

    22 min
  4. 09/20/2023

    Announcing The 2024 SDP Workshops f/114

    There is no better way to grow as a photographer than to immerse yourself in photography. And there is no better way to do that than take part in a photo workshop. That rings true for me, both as an instructor and as a student. When a workshop finishes, I am always invigorated and my passion for photography rekindled. I am very excited to share with you my workshop line up for 2024. I am hosting 3 workshops next year: Bryce Canyon National Park, Feb 13-15, 2024, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/bryce-canyon-2402 The Big Sur Experience, Apr 8-11, 2024, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/big-sur-experience-2404 Adventures In Antarctica, Nov 29-Dec10, 2024, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/adventures-in-antarctica-2411 2024 is going to be a great year for photography. And I hope you’ll join me on an adventure next year. Can’t wait until 2024? I have last-minute availability in my Oregon workshops in November 2023. There is one space open in each workshop: The Oregon Coastal Adventure, Nov 7-10, 2023, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/oregon-coastal-adventure-2311 Bandon Beach & Beyond, Nov 13-16, 2023, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/bandon-oregon-2311 There’s still time to join us! And if you missed Episode 3 of this podcast, you can listen here: https://scottdavenportphoto.com/podcast/ignite-your-creativity-with-a-photo-workshop-f-3 Rate & Review If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser.com. Fresh, current ratings help other photographers find out about the show. Supporters Of The Show - Thank You! Thanks to everyone that supports this show, through comments, reviews, and shares. Sharing this podcast with your photo friends and camera clubs is one of the many zero-cost ways you can support the show. If you wish to support the show financially, you can also make a one-time donation. Affiliate Links Product links in this post may contain affiliate tags. Depending on the purchase, Scott Davenport Photography may receive compensation if you purchase a product via one of those links. There is no additional cost to you. The use of affiliate links never influences the content or opinions of the episodes.

    18 min
  5. 09/06/2023

    Fitting Photography Into Non-Photography Travels f/113

    In the previous episode of the podcast, I shared the photo gear I was packing for a non-photo trip, a family vacation. I have returned from that trip and am happy to say that my gear choices worked wonderfully. I successfully fit photography into this non-photo trip and have images I know I’ll be happy with. Looking back on the trip, some things certainly worked better than others. Also, my success wasn’t just about the gear I chose to bring. It was a balanced combination of the gear choices, travel choices, flexibility, and a touch of opportunism. In this episode, I explain how the gear worked, how certain travel choices provided more chances for camera work, and how staying nimble and flexible led to pleasantly unexpected photo opportunities. I hope you enjoy the show. I am also finalizing the 2024 photo workshop schedule. I’m narrowing in on 3 workshops for next year, one in February, a second in April, and a third in November/December of next year. It’s a little early to announce, though I will say one of these workshops is going to be big - trip of a lifetime big. Get the the inside track on workshops and the first opportunity to register. Join my mailing list using the signup form on the my website’s landing page. Rate & Review If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser.com. Fresh, current ratings help other photographers find out about the show. Supporters Of The Show - Thank You! Thanks to everyone that supports this show, through comments, reviews, and shares. Sharing this podcast with your photo friends and camera clubs is one of the many zero-cost ways you can support the show. If you wish to support the show financially, you can also make a one-time donation. Affiliate Links Product links in this post may contain affiliate tags. Depending on the purchase, Scott Davenport Photography may receive compensation if you purchase a product via one of those links. There is no additional cost to you. The use of affiliate links never influences the content or opinions of the episodes.

    24 min
  6. 08/09/2023

    Packing Photo Gear for Non-Photography Travels f/112

    Travel is a joy. Exploring a new place or revisiting an old one, as well as reconnecting with friends and family away from the routines of home. As photographers, our thoughts gravitate toward the photo opportunities our travels will present. But what to do when the purpose of a trip is not photography? You are not immersing yourself in photography like you would on a photo workshop. Instead, you are going on a business trip, or heading to a conference, or taking a family vacation. You want to incorporate photography into the trip… so how best to pack? What gear to bring? In this podcast, I share the photo gear I am packing for an upcoming family vacation. The nature of the trip changes the cameras and lenses I’m bringing, the bag I’m using to carry my gear, and of course the tripod choice. I hope you enjoy the show! Products and events mentioned in this episode: MindShift PhotoCross 13” Backpack, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/blog/thinktank-photocross-13-backpack-review MindShift FilterHive, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/blog/mindshift-filter-hive-review 3 Ways I Use My PlatyPod, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/blog/vlog-3-ways-i-use-platypods-in-my-photography Really Right Stuff TVC-24 MK2, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/gear-tripods-ballheads Bandon Beach & Beyond workshop, November 2023, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/bandon-oregon-2311 Rate & Review If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser.com. Fresh, current ratings help other photographers find out about the show. Supporters Of The Show - Thank You! Thanks to everyone that supports this show, through comments, reviews, and shares. Sharing this podcast with your photo friends and camera clubs is one of the many zero-cost ways you can support the show. If you wish to support the show financially, you can also make a one-time donation. Affiliate Links Product links in this post may contain affiliate tags. Depending on the purchase, Scott Davenport Photography may receive compensation if you purchase a product via one of those links. There is no additional cost to you. The use of affiliate links never influences the content or opinions of the episodes.

    21 min
  7. 07/12/2023

    Rookie Mistakes That Cost Me Photos f/111

    Whether you are a seasoned photographer or just starting out, there are common photo mistakes that we all make. And we make time and time again. In this podcast, a light-hearted rundown of several rookie mistakes I’ve made in very recent history that cost me good photos. Have a listen and hear if any of these fumbles and stumbles have happened to you. - Failure to get crisp focus - Forgot to adjust the polarizing filter - Didn’t bring a spare battery - Left the remote trigger at home Attention ON1 Photo RAW users! I am teaching 2 classes at the KelbyOne ON1 Photographers Conference, July 25th - 26th, 2023. Join me and a host of other great instructors for two days of ON1 classes, everything from landscape to travel, macro to wildlife, portrait to print preparation. Save 50% with early bird registration for US$149. All the details are here: https://kelbyonelive.com/on1-conference?af=scottdon1 Join me this November for my Bandon Beach & Beyond landscape photography workshop. A small workshop, just 6 photographers, spending 4 days capturing the stunning Oregon Coast. You’ll get plenty of 1-on-1 time with Scott both in the field and with post-processing. Improve your camera work, level up your processing skills, and capture great photos and great memories. The workshop is US$1595 and all the details are on the workshop page: https://scottdavenportphoto.com/bandon-oregon-2311 I mentioned two photo backpacks in this episode. Check out my reviews of each: - MindShift Rotation 180, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/blog/review-thinktank-updates-the-mindshift-rotation-backpack-34l - ThinkTank PhotoCross 13, https://scottdavenportphoto.com/blog/thinktank-photocross-13-backpack-review Rate & Review If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser.com. Fresh, current ratings help other photographers find out about the show. Supporters Of The Show - Thank You! Thanks to everyone that supports this show, through comments, reviews, and shares. Sharing this podcast with your photo friends and camera clubs is one of the many zero-cost ways you can support the show. If you wish to support the show financially, you can also make a one-time donation. Affiliate Links Product links in this post may contain affiliate tags. Depending on the purchase, Scott Davenport Photography may receive compensation if you purchase a product via one of those links. There is no additional cost to you. The use of affiliate links never influences the content or opinions of the episodes.

  8. 06/21/2023

    The Best Laid Plans f/110

    To say my visit to Cambria, California and the surrounding area did not go to plan would be putting it mildly. Mother Nature was in a sour mood and she quickly squashed my plans and pre-visualized photos. I share thoughts and takeaways from this less-than-successful photo excursion. In studio news, I have been busy with several ON1-themed projects of late. Some are complete and others are still to come. ON1 Photo RAW Essentials addendum for 2023.5 is posted. Book owners can get the addendum using the link in the first few pages of the book. https://scottdavenportphoto.com/products/on1-photo-raw-essentials-2023 Story & Vision, ON1 Photo Kit, US$29.99 through June 29th, 2023. A video course about why we edit our photos and how to create stronger stories in your images. https://www.on1.com/landing/story-and-vision-photo-kit/ ON1 Photographers Conference, a KelbyOne Live event, July 24th and 25th. Join me, Scott Kelby, and a host of other top-notch instructors for 2 days of ON1 editing courses. https://kelbyonelive.com/on1-conference?af=scottdon1 Rate & Review If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser.com. Fresh, current ratings help other photographers find out about the show. Supporters Of The Show - Thank You! Thanks to everyone that supports this show, through comments, reviews, and shares. Sharing this podcast with your photo friends and camera clubs is one of the many zero-cost ways you can support the show. If you wish to support the show financially, you can also make a one-time donation. Affiliate Links Product links in this post may contain affiliate tags. Depending on the purchase, Scott Davenport Photography may receive compensation if you purchase a product via one of those links. There is no additional cost to you. The use of affiliate links never influences the content or opinions of the episodes.

    14 min
4.9
out of 5
24 Ratings

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