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Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.
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                    EP37 Greg and Jim Talk All Things Photography

EP37 Greg and Jim Talk All Things Photography

Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.
01:50:1121/11/2024

                    EP36 Why Photography Workshops are Wonderful with Pinky Spencer

EP36 Why Photography Workshops are Wonderful with Pinky Spencer

Our guest this week is Pink Spencer, she is a Landscape, Wildlife and Astro Photographer who shoots with Fujifilm gear. https://www.instagram.com/pinky_spencer111/ Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.
02:10:3401/11/2024

                    EP35 All About Street Photography with John St. (Fujifilm Photographer)

EP35 All About Street Photography with John St. (Fujifilm Photographer)

Our guest this week is John St. a street photographer based in South Australia. https://www.instagram.com/giant_evertonian/ https://www.instagram.com/streetlife.podcast/ Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.
02:20:4024/10/2024

                    EP34 BFOP 2024 Recap the EPIC Bright Festival of Photography

EP34 BFOP 2024 Recap the EPIC Bright Festival of Photography

Justin and Greg discuss the crazy weekend that was the Bright Festival of Photography 2024 Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.
01:54:4720/10/2024

                    EP33 Underwater Boudoir Photography with Natalia Naa

EP33 Underwater Boudoir Photography with Natalia Naa

This week we chat with Natalia Naa, Melbourne based boudoir photographer that specialises in underwater, fantasy and much more. Join us as we dive into her journey as a photographer, the gear she uses for underwater shoots plus much more. https://www.natalianaa.com/ https://www.instagram.com/natalianaa/ Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.
02:09:1320/10/2024

                    EP32 Mark Condon Tells us What's in Every Great Photographer's Camera Bag!

EP32 Mark Condon Tells us What's in Every Great Photographer's Camera Bag!

This week we are joined by Mark Condon, photographer and founder of Shotkit. Shotkit is all about inspiring, teaching and supporting photographers from around the world to become better at art and in their business. https://shotkit.com/ Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.
02:11:4120/10/2024

                    EP31 The RISE of Russell Ord Surf and Lifestyle Photographer

EP31 The RISE of Russell Ord Surf and Lifestyle Photographer

Today we chat the Russell Ord, one of the greatest surf photographers in the world! Oh, and he shoots with Fujifilm! https://www.russellordphoto.com/ https://www.instagram.com/russellordphoto/   Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us [live on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast. Brought to you by [Lucky Camera Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: [The Camera Life YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life) IG: [The Camera Life Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast) About the hosts: Justin Castles [@justincastles](https://www.instagram.com/justincastles/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) I'm Justin, the owner of [Lucky Straps](https://luckystraps.com/) as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie [@gcromie](https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/) Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography. You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice. His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey [@jimaldersey](https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/) [@justinandjim](https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/) Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3. Grant Fleming [@grantflemingphoto](https://www.instagram.com/grantflemingphoto/) Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.
02:21:1802/10/2024

                    EP30 Jason Lau Talks Pricing, Studios, Fashion and Commercial Photography

EP30 Jason Lau Talks Pricing, Studios, Fashion and Commercial Photography

Today we chat with Jason Lau. Jason is a Sony shooter who runs a successful commercial and fashion photography business in Melbourne, Australia.  He also teaches Commercial Photography at university and runs not one but two successful studio spaces with his business partner. Jason's IG for commercial and fashion work. https://www.instagram.com/jasonlauphotos/ Jason's Moto Content: https://www.instagram.com/jasonlphotos/ Jason's Photography https://www.jasonlauphotography.com/ The Studios: https://www.lumistudio.net/ https://www.fabrikspace.com.au/     Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation, or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) https://luckystraps.com/   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphot...
02:30:2619/09/2024

                    EP29 Charlie Blevins Portrait Photographer and FUJIFILM National Training and Events Specialist

EP29 Charlie Blevins Portrait Photographer and FUJIFILM National Training and Events Specialist

Today we chat with Charlie Blevins. Charlie is a Fuji shooter, portrait photographer, and the FUJIFILM National Training and Events Specialist. https://www.instagram.com/charlie_blevins/   Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation, or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) https://luckystraps.com/   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.
02:10:3405/09/2024

                    EP28 Heavy Metal Concert Photography with Shane Henderson (AKA Crimson Dawn)

EP28 Heavy Metal Concert Photography with Shane Henderson (AKA Crimson Dawn)

Today we are joined by Shane Henderson, AKA Crimson Dawn. Shane is a Melbourne based concert photographer specialising in heavy metal. He has photographed some huge acts! Shanes Instagram: @crimsondawnphoto Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation, or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) https://luckystraps.com/   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.
02:10:4630/08/2024

                    EP27 Matt Krumins and the Bright Festival of Photography

EP27 Matt Krumins and the Bright Festival of Photography

Today we are joined by Matt Krumins who is an award winning photographer, educator as well as the Director of the Bright Festival of Photography! Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation, or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) https://luckystraps.com/   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.
01:55:0327/08/2024

                    EP26 Who Are We Taking Photos For? With Special Guest Greg Carrick

EP26 Who Are We Taking Photos For? With Special Guest Greg Carrick

Today Greg, Justin and special guest Greg Carrick discuss the topic 'Who do we take photos for?'It's a wide ranging discussion that includes youtube videos, AI, printing your work and social media.   Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation, or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) https://luckystraps.com/   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.
02:00:3015/08/2024

                    EP25 Nev Clarke Talks Landscape Photography, Fujifilm GFX and More

EP25 Nev Clarke Talks Landscape Photography, Fujifilm GFX and More

This week on the show we have Western Australian Landscape Photographer Nev Clarke. Connect with Nev here: Nev Clarke Instagram Brought to you by: https://luckystraps.com/ Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandj...
02:14:5808/08/2024

                    EP24 Cosplay Photography and More with Ian Tan

EP24 Cosplay Photography and More with Ian Tan

This week on the show we have cosplay photographer, videographer and Fujifilm shooter Ian Tan! Connect with Ian here:   / guitarpug      / @guitarpug   https://shotkit.com/cosplay-photography/ Brought to you by: https://luckystraps.com/ Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps
01:57:3901/08/2024

                    EP23 Greg Carrick - Adapting Vintage Lenses to Fuji GFX and Landscape Photography in Darkness

EP23 Greg Carrick - Adapting Vintage Lenses to Fuji GFX and Landscape Photography in Darkness

This week on the show we have Greg Carrick joining us.  He is a retired photojournalist and very creative photographer. Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.  
02:03:4831/07/2024

                    EP22 BTS of the Canon R5 ii and R1 Launch

EP22 BTS of the Canon R5 ii and R1 Launch

Justin joins live from Sydney after attending the launch of the new Canon R5 mark ii and R1 cameras.  Lucky straps partnered with Canon Australia to create some amazing limited edition straps for the first 1,000 R5ii customers. Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with...
01:32:3231/07/2024

                    EP21 The Camera Life Podcast is Back with New Host Greg Cromie

EP21 The Camera Life Podcast is Back with New Host Greg Cromie

Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.
01:57:3831/07/2024

                    EP20 Running a Gallery with Award Winning Landscape Photographer Matt Palmer

EP20 Running a Gallery with Award Winning Landscape Photographer Matt Palmer

Matt Palmer is an award-winning photographic artist based in Alpine Victoria. Passionate about our natural world, and photographs that tell a story or establish a sense of place, Matt has won over 200 awards across documentary and landscape photography categories. Matt runs the Alpine Light Gallery located in Bright, Victoria with his partner, landscape photographer Mieke Boynton. I'm very excited to discuss the realities of running a Photographic Art Gallery in 2023 as well as with digging into Matt's huge experience in the Photography Awards space as both a participant and a judge. Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.  
02:28:0931/07/2024

                    EP19 Why Did I Buy a Leica Q3?!?

EP19 Why Did I Buy a Leica Q3?!?

Justin bought his dream camera, a Leica Q3!  Was it a big mistake?   Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.
01:14:2731/07/2024

                    EP18 Master Photographer Greg Sullavan on Workshops, Competitions and Running a Studio

EP18 Master Photographer Greg Sullavan on Workshops, Competitions and Running a Studio

Greg Sullavan is an award winning master photographer with 25 years of experience in a huge range of photographic disciplines. He runs a successful studio in Brisbane with his wife while also facilitating workshops and international photography tours to some of the most beautiful places on the planet. In today's live interview we will be talking about all things photography including what it takes to run a successful business in 2023, but we will also be drooling over some of the amazing tours Greg has recently taken photographers on in NZ and Europe. Greg's Tours and Studio: https://sunburststudio.com.au/   Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.
02:49:2031/07/2024

                    EP17 How to Win a Photo Competition

EP17 How to Win a Photo Competition

Ever wondered how to win a camera in a photo competition? Well Grant did exactly that last week and he is going to talk you through exactly how it all went down on this weeks live photo news and Q and A show.     Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with h...
01:09:0631/07/2024

                    EP16 Bucket List Photography Trips with Jay Collier (Africa, Antarctica and more)

EP16 Bucket List Photography Trips with Jay Collier (Africa, Antarctica and more)

Jay Collier has been running photography tours in Africa for 16 years. He has worked for the biggest brands in the industry including Canon, Nikon, Olympus and even Kodak. He now runs The Photography Workshop Co with his two partners Greg Sullavan and Scott Stramyk. Together they are putting together a huge range of photography workshops and tours all over Australia and the world, including Antarctica! Join us for this live interview where we discuss what makes a great photography tour, how to prepare for a bucket list adventure and how Jay has somehow ended up with the best job in the world! The Photo Workshop Co https://www.thephotographyworkshopco.com Jay's Instagram   / jaycollier   The Photography Collective Facebook Group   / photographerscollectiveaustralia     Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube:
03:36:0731/07/2024

                    EP15 Dealing with Camera Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS)

EP15 Dealing with Camera Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS)

This week we discuss how we deal with Gear Acquisition Syndrome when nice new cameras and lenses are released.   Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.<...
58:0031/07/2024

                    EP14 Live Nikon Z8 Launch

EP14 Live Nikon Z8 Launch

Join the boys live during the launch of the Nikon Z8Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.
38:4731/07/2024

                    EP13 Nightscape and Astrophotography with Richard Tatti

EP13 Nightscape and Astrophotography with Richard Tatti

Richard Tatti is a master of all things night sky. From astrophotography to timelapses, light painting and even portraits you will be amazed at what he is able to create with his camera. He runs regular workshops in Australia and also post videos with tips and techniques for getting more out of your gear when venturing out under the stars. Richards Website - NightScape Images https://www.nightscapeimages.com.au/ NightScape Images Instagram   / nightscapeimages   NightScape Images YouTube   / @nightscapeimages.richard  Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about...
03:09:1331/07/2024

                    EP12 Weekly Photography Q and A Show

EP12 Weekly Photography Q and A Show

Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.
01:35:5931/07/2024

                    EP11 Interview with Si Moore - Fans Not Clients for Wedding Photography

EP11 Interview with Si Moore - Fans Not Clients for Wedding Photography

Si Moore is a New Zealand based wedding and elopement photographer. He works with his partner Soph, together they are Bayly & Moore. We had a great discussion that lasted almost 3hrs! We chatted about wedding photography, commercial photography, creativity, social media marketing, and so much more!  Si Moore   / sasmoore   Bayly & Moore   / baylymoore  Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim ...
02:53:1231/07/2024

                    EP10 Weekly Live Photography Show

EP10 Weekly Live Photography Show

Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.
01:48:2831/07/2024

                    EP09 The Secrets of Real Estate Photography with Lars Heinicke

EP09 The Secrets of Real Estate Photography with Lars Heinicke

We are excited to have Lards Heinicke on today's live show to discuss his journey as a photographer and how it has lead him to owning and growing a successful Real Estate Photography business that supports his family.Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his ph...
01:21:2631/07/2024

                    EP08 Weekly Live Photo Q and A Show

EP08 Weekly Live Photo Q and A Show

Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.
02:02:0631/07/2024

                    EP07 Live Weekly Photo Show

EP07 Live Weekly Photo Show

Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.
01:33:2631/07/2024

                    EP06 Live Photo Critique and Photo News

EP06 Live Photo Critique and Photo News

Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim.  Join us live on Youtube at 9am every Thursday (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps (the best leather camera straps on the planet!) Live on Youtube: The Camera Life YouTube Channel IG: The Camera Life Instagram   About the hosts: Justin Castles @justincastles @justinandjim I'm Justin, the owner of Lucky Straps as well as a professional photographer/videographer. After photographing weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim I now focus on sports, mainly mountain biking for Flow Mountain Bike. I have shot with Canon, then Nikon and now back to Canon with a full Mirrorless RF mount system. A full on gear nerd and business nerd, ask me anything about your camera kit or how to grow your photography business. Greg Cromie @gcromie Greg is a regular writer for photography publications such as ShotKit and also the famous Lucky Straps Blog. He is an avid Fujifilm X-series shooter as well an experienced reviewer of all things photography.  You can find him wandering the city of Melbourne with a camera in hand, street photography being his genre of choice.   His love for Fujifilm helps offset the traditional Canon vs Nikon arguments of Justin and Jim. Jim Aldersey @jimaldersey @justinandjim Jim is a professional wedding photographer shooting 40+ weddings a year as well as a diverse range of commercial work. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with me he was a full time photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. He is a long time Nikon DSLR shooter having his hands on just about every pro Nikon camera since the D3.   Grant Fleming @grantflemingphoto Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but is always thinking about photography and regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also makes money with his photography by shooting weddings, events and real estate.
01:34:3331/07/2024

                    EP05 Book, Shoot and Edit Your First Wedding - Complete Guide!

EP05 Book, Shoot and Edit Your First Wedding - Complete Guide!

Justin and Jim have been shooting weddings professionally for 10 years and have hundreds of happy clients. In today's show we go through everything you need to ensure that your first wedding shoot goes as smoothly as possible. From setting expectations and confirming the booking to gear preparation and image editing Justin and Jim will walk you through it. Even if you have shot a handful of weddings there will be some tips in here to make sure you are better prepared to handle anything that the day might throw at you. Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps   
01:57:5731/07/2024

                    EP04 What's in Our Camera Bags, the Canon R8 Launch and Why AI isn't Photoggraphy

EP04 What's in Our Camera Bags, the Canon R8 Launch and Why AI isn't Photoggraphy

Today Jim and Justin go live to chat about new gear, why AI photography sucks and then we go through everything that's in our camera bags.   Brought to you by Lucky Camera Straps
01:22:2431/07/2024

                    EP03 Photography Branding and Choosing Your Niche

EP03 Photography Branding and Choosing Your Niche

Justin and Jim are going live at 2:30pm AESDT to chat about marketing and branding when it comes to different parts of your photography business. Often wedding clients don't want to see commercial work and commercial clients only want to see the exact type of photography they are looking for. So what's the answer? Launch a new brand and double the amount of time and money you spend on marketing or put it all under one roof? Jump in the live chat and get involved in today's discussion!    
02:03:0431/07/2024

                    EP02 Making Money with Photography

EP02 Making Money with Photography

On today's show Justin and Grant we will be talking about making money with your camera in 2023. Specially we will discussing the best ways to to get started with charging for your photography, what to be careful of and when it is actually more beneficial to work for free.    
01:24:3331/07/2024

                    EP1: The Start of The Camera Life

EP1: The Start of The Camera Life

The Camera Life Podcast is a live, long-form discussion podcast covering all things related to photography and videography. In the first episode Justin, Jim and Grant discuss shooting weddings when it is really hot, taking an hour to edit and IG reel, Grants plans for 2023 and which camera system he should switch to when going mirrorless alter this year.   About the hosts:  Jim is a full-time wedding photographer shooting around 40-50 weddings a year in Victoria, Australia. Prior to launching the business 'Justin and Jim - Photographers' with Justin he as a photojournalist for the Bendigo Advertiser. www.justinandjim.com.au   Justin photographed weddings full time for about 7 years with Jim but now focuses on sports photography, travel and running his business Lucky Camera Straps. Over the past few years Justin has been learning video and now most of his sports shoots (Flow Mountain Bike) are hybrid photo/video. www.luckystraps.com   Grant is the definition of a passionate hobbyist, he has a day job but regularly heads away on landscape photo adventures. He also regularly makes money with his photography by shooting some weddings, events and real estate. www.grantflemingphotography.com
01:42:2030/07/2024