Episode 23 - What focal length lens do you use for backstage photography? Do you ever use “silent shutter” mode? Do you use fixed focal length? Do you have insurance on all your cameras & gear?

What do people who are actually from working class areas of England think of Martin Parr’s documentation of New Brighton?

In this episode, we answer questions and read comments from viewers and talk about retiring the Mystery Zine. We also address some of the most common questions we’ve received in the 4 years of printing our quarterly magazine.

“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson

Index

0:00 - What happens when your camera gear damages property?

0:16 - Want to learn about photography? Ask us your questions!

3:05 - What do people think of Martin Parr’s The Last Resort?

9:30 - Should I use “silent shutter” mode on a DSLR?

11:16 - What is “rolling shutter effect”?

14:08 - What focal length to use when you’re close to people?

18:25 - Film vs Digital

21:06 - How important is the camera lens?

23:19 - Should I use the same brand camera & lens?

24:53 - Camera & general liability insurance for photographers

28:00 - What happens if I damage on a photoshoot (a story)

29:47 - Is a laptop or desktop better for photographers?

32:22 - What the sigma?

35:01 - How to start publishing a photography zine

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About the Podcast

Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting.

Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.

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