Welcome to Billy Newman Photo Podcast Episode 296: DIY Photo Board Art Projects | Why Big Prints Sell Better.

• [00:00] Show Introduction & Musical Theme
• [00:23] DIY Photo Board Art Projects
• [06:55] Why Big Prints Sell Better
• [14:21] Photographing Winter Bald Eagle Migration
• [20:24] Episode Sign-off & Show Credits

• DIY Photo Board Art Projects: The speaker shares their long-standing habit of creating seasonal wall art by printing personal photos onto inexpensive press boards. They discuss plans to upgrade from manual printing at stores to setting up a calibrated home print station for greater creative control.
• Why Big Prints Sell Better: The hosts discuss how increasing the size of landscape prints to a ‘big screen TV’ scale makes them feel more immersive and valuable, justifying higher price points for buyers. They agree that charging premium prices is essential for talented photographers and plan to execute this strategy on upcoming Wallowa and Cascade Range photos.
• Photographing Winter Bald Eagle Migration: The host discusses the return of bald eagles to Oregon’s Willamette Valley, noting their dominance behaviors while perching. He emphasizes the necessity of using high-quality telephoto lenses to capture these distant birds effectively during migration.

Host & Producer: Billy Newman

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Welcome to Billy Newman Photo Podcast Bonus Episode with host Billy Newman.

Billy Newman discusses his recent experience shooting film, which included a mishap where a roll shattered on the floor before being successfully developed. He explains that most of their online photography comes from this analog process, involving developing negatives at home and scanning them using specialized software like Silverfast.

[00:00] Introduction & Show Overview [00:23] The Return of Film Photography [06:29] Station Break & Musical Interlude [06:57] Film Workflow & WordPress Migration [10:54] Mid-Show Transition [11:39] Developing Film and Spring Blooms [14:33] Outro & Credits

• The Return of Film Photography: Billy Newman discusses his recent experience shooting film, which included a mishap where a roll shattered on the floor before being successfully developed. He explains that most of their online photography comes from this analog process, involving developing negatives at home and scanning them using specialized software like Silverfast.
• Film Workflow & WordPress Migration: The speaker advocates for a patient, focused approach to photography using film as a creative edge before moving to digital. He also announces his transition from Squarespace to WordPress for his website to better align with industry standards and future flexibility.
• Developing Film and Spring Blooms: Billy Newman discusses their excitement about finally developing two recently shot film rolls containing photos from Smith Rock and Maui. He also expresses a desire to shoot more specific film stocks to capture the new spring flowers blooming during their walks.

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Welcome to Billy Newman Photo Podcast Episode 295: Shooting with Multiple Cameras and Film | The Anti-Workshop Photography Movement.

• [00:00] Show Introduction & Musical Theme
• [00:23] Shooting with Multiple Cameras and Film
• [08:22] The Anti-Workshop Photography Movement
• [16:21] Why Wildlife Photographers Need Massive Zooms
• [22:47] Episode Sign-off & Show Credits

• Shooting with Multiple Cameras and Film: The speaker discusses the workflow of using multiple Nikon cameras (D7000, D2H, F4) and rotating lenses to capture diverse angles during an RV shoot. He reflects on his minimal use of props compared to this specific setup and analyzes the performance of Kodak Ektar film versus digital sensors in low-light conditions.
• The Anti-Workshop Photography Movement: Billy Newman shares his recent experience photographing waterfalls at Alsea Falls and discusses the value of reviewing developed negatives to gauge exposure success. He critiques the photography industry’s reliance on expensive paid workshops, arguing instead for free educational resources like web series or live blogs.
• Why Wildlife Photographers Need Massive Zooms: The speaker discusses the necessity of heavy telephoto lenses and converters to capture small wildlife subjects from a distance without disturbing them. He emphasizes the importance of ‘filling the frame’ to ensure the subject has enough visual mass within the image.

Host & Producer: Billy Newman

Explore commercial and outdoor photography, media tech projects, and field guides at BillyNewmanPhoto.com.

Support the independent podcast and view show archives at wnp-pay.web.app.

Show Notes for the Billy Newman Photo Podcast

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Explore outdoor photography, technical media projects, stories from backcountry expeditions, and insights from the creative process with Billy Newman—photographer, author, and podcast producer. Connect, learn, and follow along.

Quick Links: Portfolio: billynewmanphoto.com/photographs Studio: wphoto.co Posts: billynewmanphoto.com/posts Photo Books: billynewmanphoto.com/books Amazon Author: amazon.com/author/billynewman

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Recommended Books: Landscape Portfolio (PDF): Download Black and White Photography (PDF): Download Working With Film (PDF): Download Western Overland Excursion (PDF): Download

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Podcast Forward: The Billy Newman Photo Podcast blends real-world outdoor adventure, technical insight, and practical photography tips.

Show Notes for the Billy Newman Photo Podcast

View links at wnp.app

Explore outdoor photography, technical media projects, stories from backcountry expeditions, and insights from the creative process with Billy Newman—photographer, author, and podcast producer. Connect, learn, and follow along.

Quick Links: Portfolio: billynewmanphoto.com/photographs Studio: wphoto.co Posts: billynewmanphoto.com/posts Photo Books: billynewmanphoto.com/books Amazon Author: amazon.com/author/billynewman

Podcast Episodes: Billy Newman Photo Podcast: Listen here Relax with Rain: Listen here Night Sky Podcast: Listen here

Connect With Billy Newman: Email: billy@billynewmanphoto.com Instagram: @billynewman LinkedIn: billynewmanphoto X (Twitter): @billynewman

Recommended Books: Landscape Portfolio (PDF): Download Black and White Photography (PDF): Download Working With Film (PDF): Download Western Overland Excursion (PDF): Download

Support the Podcast & Photography Projects: Make a sustaining financial donation: Visit Support Page

Podcast Forward: The Billy Newman Photo Podcast blends real-world outdoor adventure, technical insight, and practical photography tips.

Show Notes for the Billy Newman Photo Podcast

View links at wnp.app

Explore outdoor photography, technical media projects, stories from backcountry expeditions, and insights from the creative process with Billy Newman—photographer, author, and podcast producer. Connect, learn, and follow along.

Quick Links: Portfolio: billynewmanphoto.com/photographs Studio: wphoto.co Posts: billynewmanphoto.com/posts Photo Books: billynewmanphoto.com/books Amazon Author: amazon.com/author/billynewman

Podcast Episodes: Billy Newman Photo Podcast: Listen here Relax with Rain: Listen here Night Sky Podcast: Listen here

Connect With Billy Newman: Email: billy@billynewmanphoto.com Instagram: @billynewman LinkedIn: billynewmanphoto X (Twitter): @billynewman

Recommended Books: Landscape Portfolio (PDF): Download Black and White Photography (PDF): Download Working With Film (PDF): Download Western Overland Excursion (PDF): Download

Support the Podcast & Photography Projects: Make a sustaining financial donation: Visit Support Page

Podcast Forward: The Billy Newman Photo Podcast blends real-world outdoor adventure, technical insight, and practical photography tips.

Show Notes for the Billy Newman Photo Podcast

View links at wnp.app

Explore outdoor photography, technical media projects, stories from backcountry expeditions, and insights from the creative process with Billy Newman—photographer, author, and podcast producer. Connect, learn, and follow along.

Quick Links: Portfolio: billynewmanphoto.com/photographs Studio: wphoto.co Posts: billynewmanphoto.com/posts Photo Books: billynewmanphoto.com/books Amazon Author: amazon.com/author/billynewman

Podcast Episodes: Billy Newman Photo Podcast: Listen here Relax with Rain: Listen here Night Sky Podcast: Listen here

Connect With Billy Newman: Email: billy@billynewmanphoto.com Instagram: @billynewman LinkedIn: billynewmanphoto X (Twitter): @billynewman

Recommended Books: Landscape Portfolio (PDF): Download Black and White Photography (PDF): Download Working With Film (PDF): Download Western Overland Excursion (PDF): Download

Support the Podcast & Photography Projects: Make a sustaining financial donation: Visit Support Page

Podcast Forward: The Billy Newman Photo Podcast blends real-world outdoor adventure, technical insight, and practical photography tips.

Show Notes for the Billy Newman Photo Podcast

View links at wnp.app

Explore outdoor photography, technical media projects, stories from backcountry expeditions, and insights from the creative process with Billy Newman—photographer, author, and podcast producer. Connect, learn, and follow along.

Quick Links: Portfolio: billynewmanphoto.com/photographs Studio: wphoto.co Posts: billynewmanphoto.com/posts Photo Books: billynewmanphoto.com/books Amazon Author: amazon.com/author/billynewman

Podcast Episodes: Billy Newman Photo Podcast: Listen here Relax with Rain: Listen here Night Sky Podcast: Listen here

Connect With Billy Newman: Email: billy@billynewmanphoto.com Instagram: @billynewman LinkedIn: billynewmanphoto X (Twitter): @billynewman

Recommended Books: Landscape Portfolio (PDF): Download Black and White Photography (PDF): Download Working With Film (PDF): Download Western Overland Excursion (PDF): Download

Support the Podcast & Photography Projects: Make a sustaining financial donation: Visit Support Page

Podcast Forward: The Billy Newman Photo Podcast blends real-world outdoor adventure, technical insight, and practical photography tips.