BetterPhoto Radio

BetterPhoto Radio is an Internet radio show devoted to digital photography tips and technique. This one-hour radio program will help you make better photos. Enjoy listening to BetterPhoto's world-acclaimed instructors and outstanding members on each show. Note: The BetterPhoto Radio Team is currently taking a break but you can still listen to the archived radio shows listed below.

Best of all, it's FREE! You get to learn first-hand from our team of top-notch photography instructors!

Radio Show Archive:

• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0064 (12/14/07) - Keeping Photography in Digital Photography Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and pro photographer, Rob Sheppard will talk about keeping photography in digital photography, and his recent workshop in Costa Rica. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Tammy Phillips.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0062 (11/30/07) - Seeing the Light Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and pro photographer, Ibarionex Perello will talk about the importance of seeing and judging the quality of light, its direction and even color. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Amalia Veralli.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0059 (11/09/07) - Making Outstanding Outdoor and Travel Pictures Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and pro photographer, Brenda Tharp will talk about capturing beautiful travel images from around the world. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Penny Steiner.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0058 (11/02/07) - Capturing Stock Images of People from Around the World Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and pro photographer, Scott Stulberg will talk about capturing stock images of people from around the world. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Michelle Guinn.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0057 (10/26/07) - Creative Effects with Lensbabies and More Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and pro photographer, Tony Sweet will talk about Lensbabies and other tools and techniques he used to make creative photographs. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Leslie Morris.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0056 (10/19/07) - Assignment Photography Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and photographer, Sean Arbabi will talk about planning editorial and advertising shoots in locations around the world. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Wally Orlowsky.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0055 (10/12/07) - HDR, Shooting for Panoramics, Using Camera Raw and Lightroom Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and photographer, Lewis Kemper will talk about new options for photographers in shooting, Camera RAW and Lightroom. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Karl Haywood.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0054 (10/05/07) - Technical Aspects of Lighting Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and photographer, John Siskin will talk about technical aspects of lighting. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Susan Fox.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0052 (09/21/07) - Simple and Effective Lighting for Portraits Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and photographer, Todd Morrison will talk about simple but effective lighting for portraits. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Sherry Adkins.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0050 (09/07/07) - Photography Tours and Online Classes Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and photographer, Jim Zuckerman will talk about his experience with leading and teaching photography tours around the world. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Cora Miller.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0049 (08/31/07) - Sports Photographer: The Journey So Far Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and photographer, Newman Lowrance will talk about his exciting journey into becoming a professional sports photographer. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Scott Rose.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0048 (08/24/07) - Showcasing Your Work at Galleries Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and photographer, Jennifer Wu will talk about showcasing photographs at galleries. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Chris Budny.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0047 (08/17/07) - Sports Photography Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and photographer, Gregory Georges will talk about dance photography's dynamic niche in the world of sports photography. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Amy Jackson.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0046 (08/10/07) - RAW Photography Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and photographer, Jon Canfield will talk about RAW digital Photography with respect to processing and printing. Jim will also chat with BetterPhoto Instructor and staff member Kerry Drager.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0045 (08/03/07) - Digital Landscape Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and photographer, Kevin Moss will talk about digital landscape in nature and in urban settings. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Dean Pennala.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0044 (07/27/07) - Photographic Technique Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and photographer, Doug Johnson will talk about communication through process and discovery in photography. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Pam Cooley.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0043 (07/20/07) - Replay of Show #0034 Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  On today's show we will talk with renown instructor Scott Stulberg about his world wide travels as a stock photographer. We will also continue our new segment featuring active Betterphoto.com members, their images and their inspirations.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0042 (07/13/07) - Image Editing and Photoshop Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and photographer, Richard Lynch will talk about how to discover new images through image editing in programs like Adobe Photoshop. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Pat Stilter.
  
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0041 (07/06/07) - Subject and Simplicity Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and photographer, Simon Stafford will explore how an interest in your subject combined with simplicity is the key to taking successful photographs. Jim will also chat with active BetterPhoto member Donna Benson.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0040 (06/29/07) Replay of Show #0039 - Digital Workflow Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor Jim White will discuss color management and share his expertise in digital workflow. We will also feature active BetterPhoto member Cindy Hamilton, her images and inspirations.
  
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0039 (06/22/07) - Digital Workflow Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor Jim White will discuss color management and share his expertise in digital workflow. We will also feature active BetterPhoto member Cindy Hamilton, her images and inspirations.
  
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0038 (06/15/07) Replay of Show #0037 - Exposure and Light Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and wedding photographer, Paul Gero. will share his vast experiences and insights on exposure and light. We will also continue our new segment featuring active Betterphoto.com members, their images and their inspirations.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0037 (06/08/07) - Exposure and Light Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today BetterPhoto instructor and wedding photographer, Paul Gero. will share his vast experiences and insights on exposure and light. We will also continue our new segment featuring active Betterphoto.com members, their images and their inspirations.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0036 (06/01/07) - Photoshop Special Effects, Automation and Presets Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  This week Jim Miotke interviews BetterPhoto Instructor, and PhotoShop Special effects wizard, Al Ward. We will also continue our new segment featuring prominent Betterphoto.com members, their images and their inspirations.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0035 (05/25/07) Replay of Show #0032 - New and Improved BetterPhoto Radio Show Format Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  On today's show we will start featuring active Betterphoto.com members, their images and their inspirations. We will also be talking to renown instructor and author Josh Anon.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0034 (05/18/07) - Tips from a Traveling Stock Photographer Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  On today's show we will talk with renown instructor Scott Stulberg about his world wide travels as a stock photographer. We will also continue our new segment featuring active Betterphoto.com members, their images and their inspirations.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0033 (05/11/07) -The Digital SLR vs. Compact Point-and-Shoot Digital Cameras Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  On today's show we will continue our new segment featuring active Betterphoto.com members, their images and their inspirations. We will also be talking to renown instructor and author Peter Burian.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0032 (05/04/07) - New and Improved BetterPhoto Radio Show Format Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  On today's show we will start featuring active Betterphoto.com members, their images and their inspirations. We will also be talking to renown instructor and author Josh Anon.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0031 (04/27/07) - Portrait Photography Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show we will learn how to create fantastic photos of the people we love – portraits that capture your subject's unique character and natural expressions.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0030 (04/20/07) - Replay of Show #0015 Software for Photographers Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In this show, we share Photoshop techniques that help photographers make their pictures look fantastic! Even if you're new to Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, you'll learn a few simple functions to put your best foot forward.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0029 (04/13/07) -Nature & Landscape Composition Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show we will learn how to arrange the subject of an image to create photos that have interest, balance, and drama.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0029 (04/13/07) - Jennifer Wu's Images Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show you will learn how to do great nature and landscape photography. Photographer Jennifer Wu shares her inspiring imagery and her best techniques for capturing fantastic nature photos.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0028 (04/06/07) Replay of Show #0022 Getting Great Exposures Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show you will learn how to get great exposures. We will focus on how your camera meters a scene, how shutter speeds and apertures work separately and in combination, and the art of exposure creating mood and enhancing lighting.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0027 (03/30/07) Shooting in Camera RAW Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show, we will learn how to capture high-resolution Raw images, convert the images, and edit them in Photoshop.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0026 (03/23/07) Replay of Show #0020 The Successful Photo Story Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show you will learn how to get great exposures. We will focus on how your camera meters a scene, how shutter speeds and apertures work separately and in combination, and the art of exposure creating mood and enhancing lighting.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0025 (03/16/07) - Photography and The Principles & Elements of Design Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show, we will explore various basic building blocks of visual design. We will discuss and discover how to build a solid way of seeing and composing your images by applying some elements & principles of design.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0023 (03/02/07) - Capturing Great Animal Photos Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show you will learn some simple tips and techniques on taking great photographs of animals. We will explore lighting, shutter speeds, and animal psychology.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0022 (02/23/07) - Getting Great Exposures Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show you will learn how to get great exposures. We will focus on how your camera meters a scene, how shutter speeds and apertures work separately and in combination, and the art of exposure creating mood and enhancing lighting.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0021 (02/16/07) - Replay of Show #0010 Travel Photography Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today, we explore the ins and outs of travel photography with guest instructor, Brenda Tharp. Learn about selecting and scouting locations, approaching people, getting model releases and techniques specific to photographing your travels and vacations.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0020 (02/09/07) - The Successful Photo Story Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today’s show you will learn how to create a dynamic photographic story. Using visual narrative with your photography is one of the most powerful ways to record trips, vacations, or to build your portfolio.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0019 (02/02/07) - Replay of Show #0016 Photoshop to Optimize Nature Photography Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show, we will explore several Photoshop techniques essential to nature photographers - with step-by-step explanations of these image editing techniques.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0018 (01/26/07)- Great Portrait Photography Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show, we will learn the best tricks and tips for creating beautiful portraits of your friends and family. We'll explore composition, lighting, getting great expressions, and more.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0017 (01/19/07): Polaroid and Digital Transfers Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show, we'll explore fun ways to make unique images that involve Polaroid film and a few creative techniques.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0016 (1/12/07): Photoshop to Optimize Nature Photography Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show, we will explore several Photoshop techniques essential to nature photographers - with step-by-step explanations of these image editing techniques.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0015 (1/5/07) - Software for Photographers Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today, I will share Photoshop techniques that help photographers make their pictures look fantastic! Even if you're new to Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, you'll learn a few simple functions to put your best foot forward.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0014 (12/29/06) - Replay of Show #0004 Portraits and Child Photography Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show, we will explore the basics involved in portrait and child photography. During this introduction, we'll take a look at the basic ingredients that go into capturing children's expression and creating great portrait images.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0013 (12/22/06) - Replay of Show #0004 Portraits and Child Photography Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show, we will explore the basics involved in portrait and child photography. During this introduction, we'll take a look at the basic ingredients that go into capturing children's expression and creating great portrait images.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0012 (12/15/06) - Replay of Show #0008 Lighting & Photography Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show, we will explore the use of lighting in photography both inside the studio and on location. John Siskin, our guest instructor, will share his expertise and show us how to better understand lighting.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0011 (12/8/06) - Replay of Show #0003 Macro & Close-Up Photography Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Join us as we explore the basics involved in getting great close-ups. During this introduction, we take a look at the basic ingredients that go into a great macro or close-up photo, and discuss some of the equipment used when shooting macro.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0010 (12/1/06) Travel Photography - Brenda Tharp Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today, we explore the ins and outs of travel photography with guest instructor, Brenda Tharp. Learn about selecting and scouting locations, approaching people, getting model releases and techniques specific to photographing your travels and vacations.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0009 (11/24/06) - Replay of Show #0006 Digital SLR Photography Tips Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  Today, we will explore the technical, organizational and financial aspects of photographing with an single lens reflex camera vs. a compact point and shoot camera. Our guest instructor has many excellent digital SLR photography tips.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0008 (11/17/06) - Lighting & Photography Part#1 Part#2 Part#3 Part#4
  In today's show, we will explore the use of lighting in photography both inside the studio and on location. John Siskin, our guest instructor, will share his expertise and show us how to better understand lighting.
• BetterPhoto Radio Gallery: Show #0007 (11/10/06) - Digital Nature Photography Tips