The 2026 workshop season features more events than ever! We have informative webinars, online intensives, and in-person explorations to exciting locations. I'll go over the entire lineup today, and then chat with Rob Knight who is leading some of the events. It's going to be a great year of photography!

Over the course of a year, I test many cool photo and camping accessories. Most of these would make affordable, excellent gifts for the photo enthusiast in your life. This week I'll share my favorites, just in time for the holiday season. I hope you enjoy the show.

The first day of our Autumn Workshop was exploring the Sonoma Coast. It was a gray day, perfect for experimenting with mood-enhancing techniques. I slowed the shutter to 1/2 second to create a somber, peaceful environment. That technique, plus more about our workshop on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

Lightroom Desktop continues to vie for the hearts of enthusiast photographers who aren't already locked in to Lightroom Classic. And for those of us who want a more flexible solution, the terrific tweaks in version 9 bring it steps closer to becoming a total photo management and editing solution. I'll cover new features for both Classic and Desktop in today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

One of the things I really like about next week's Sonoma County Fall Workshop is the sheer variety of subject material. Every day is something new - perfect for the versatile OM System OM-3. And I'm pairing up my mighty MFT with some serious processing software: DxO PhotoLab 9.1. The workflow is a lot easier than you'd think. I'll explain why on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

We all know that wedding photo assignments can be challenging, but you shouldn't lose your shirt in the process. Here's one such story that happened last week. Plus, DxO FilmPack 8, Annie Leibovitz, and more. All waiting for you on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

We're back from the Eastern Sierra! One discussion topic that ran through the entire week was "Keeping It Real or Going Surreal." Our photographers embraced a variety of approaches to create their own unique images, and I will share those with you on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

Last week I talked about AI-generated headshots, but what about those of us who still prefer photography? Well, this podcast is for you. Today I'll share my five favorite tips for compelling photo headshots. All of that, and more, on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

I just had an encounter with a potential client who opted for an AI-generated headshot over an in-person session. I did get to see the result, and it prompted me to do some research on this very popular alternative to photography. That experience, and what I learned, is the top story of today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

Spring is beautiful, summer is energetic, but autumn can be spectacular. And in just a few weeks fall color will kick into high gear. We'll take a look at how nature creates this magical display, then talk about where and when to go to photograph it. All of this and more, on today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

September must be telephoto month. Big guns were announced by OM System, Sigma, and Sirui Aurora. Some of these are affordable, some are less so. But there's bound to be something for everyone. We'll take a look at the offerings on this week's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

The star of the Sept. 9th Apple Presentation may have been the ultra-thin iPhone Air, but for serious photographers, all eyes were on the iPhone 17 Pro. And overall, Apple did not disappoint. Today I'll discuss the key features highlighting Apple's latest handset. I hope you enjoy the show.

Back in May, when I crushed the screen of my iPhone 15 Pro Max, I pledged that I would not buy a replacement until the iPhone 17 Pro was released. And I have stayed true to my word. But now the day is here. In this Part 1 report I will recap how I navigated the summer with a patchwork of devices to get me to this week's unveiling of the latest from Apple. I hope you enjoy the show.

At one time or another, we all have to endure a physical setback - sometimes for a week, maybe a month, hopefully not longer. Pain is a motivation killer. So how do we make the best use of our downtime when things aren't going our way. We'll explore those options in the first segment of today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.

$1,496 seems a lot to pay for a compact camera, that is, until you realize what everyone else will be charging for their products starting in September. So then we go to specs. Is this enough of an upgrade to warrant the price? I think it is, and will explain why in today's TDS Photography Podcast. I hope you enjoy the show.