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Photography, filmmaking, and content creation as told by the creators themselves. This is an ongoing series hosted by pal2tech.

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September 27, 2026Episode 443 min

Inside Fujikina New York 2026 With Fujifilm's Bryan Minear

Fujikina 2026 is October 16-18 in New York City. In this Bryan Minear interview, we cover the Fujikina event, his favorite Fujifilm lenses, infrared, post-production, and the creative challenges he is honest enough to talk about. Bryan has been an official Fujifilm X-Photographer for years, and in 2024 he joined the Fujifilm US marketing team. That gives him a rare view of the brand from both sides. We talk about what Fujikina actually is (a photography festival, not a trade show), what a first-timer should do with a $10 ticket, and why the International Center of Photography, Magnum Photos, World Press Photo, and FotoFest are all part of it. Then we get into the photography. The X100 that changed his career. Why he sold his 50-140 for the 70-300. His one tip for the GF 500mm f/5.6. Where he draws the line on AI. And the one photograph he wants his kids to have forty years from now. == FUJIKINA INFO == Info and Registration: https://shopusa.fujifilm-x.com/fujikina/ Fujifilm Media Info: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/news/fujifilm-celebrates-200-years-of-photography-at-fujikina-new-york-2026 == BRYAN MINEAR INFO == Website: https://bryanminear.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanminear Threads: https://www.threads.com/@bryanminear 📔 Table of Contents 0:00 Cold open: the snowbank photo 0:25 Meet Bryan Minear 1:09 From X-Photographer to Fujifilm's marketing team 2:29 What Fujikina actually is 4:39 Galleries and partners at Fujikina New York 6:17 First-timer tips, loaner gear, and the $10 ticket 8:32 Shooting Prague with Jonas Rask 10:36 The stories behind three photos 12:55 Death Valley, family, and the Prague trip 14:13 Infrared and the color green 15:52 Postmodern luminism explained 17:02 The X100 that changed everything 18:47 GF 500mm tip: get low to the ground 20:23 Lenses worth fighting for 23:12 Post-production: RAW, JPEG, and LumaChrome 25:57 Luminosity masking a cloudscape 27:05 Where Bryan draws the line on AI 28:51 Advice for new Fujifilm shooters 30:05 The creative rut and imposter syndrome 30:30 365 projects and The Traveler 32:58 A first-ever portfolio review 33:53 Balancing kids and the perfect shot 35:51 Two pieces of advice from Chris 36:25 The one photo for his kids 40:39 Fujikina dates, tickets, and the subway gallery 42:36 Wrap-up

October 1, 2025Episode 323 min

Does Photography Make You Happy? (with Dr. Lauren Cook)

FUJIFILM partnered with clinical psychologist and mental health expert Dr. Lauren Cook to unveil findings from Frame of Mind, a new survey highlighting the profound impact photography has on emotional well-being. Dr. Cook shares with Chris the survey results and how the emotional impact of photos is more profound than we may realize. FUJIFILM's Frame of Mind Survey: https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/news/nearly-8-in-10-americans-say-viewing-old-photos-brings-happiness-and-calm TO EXPLORE THESE TOPICS FURTHER, HERE'S DR. COOK'S INFO: Generation Anxiety Book: https://geni.us/Vhz3Lhu Dr. Lauren Cook's Website: https://www.drlaurencook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.laurencook TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.laurencook 📔 TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:00 - Opening 01:10 - Welcome, Dr. Lauren Cook 01:30 - About the Study 01:55 - The Impact of Photography 06:08 - The Experience of Taking Photos 07:13 - Photography and Time 08:18 - Millennials and Gen Z and Photography 10:02 - Why So Much Anxiety? 12:20 - Social Media, Anxiety, and Gen Z 14:25 - Effects of Constantly Being Photographed/Recorded 15:26 - Photography and Mindfulness 15:42 - The 10-10-10 16:28 - Photography: Looking Back Vs. Forward 17:39 - Achieving Perfection In a Photo 18:34 - The Why Vs. The How of a Photo 21:02 - Advice for Getting Started 21:50 - Conclusion With Dr. Cook 22:11 - Generation Anxiety

September 9, 2025Episode 246 min

O.J. Simpson Murder Case (with Detective Tom Lange)

Tom Lange, the lead LAPD detective from the O.J. Simpson murder case, demonstrates the critical role of photography in crime scene investigations. He shares with Chris techniques for capturing evidence, provides examples and new evidence from the Simpson murders, explains how to analyze crime scene photos, the role photography played in the O.J. Simpson trial, and much more. TO EXPLORE THESE TOPICS FURTHER, HERE'S TOM'S BOOKS: Evidence Dismissed: https://geni.us/NXPVkm Malice In Wonderland (The Laurel Canyon Murders): https://geni.us/uylPC3F The Dirty Business of Murder: The Inside Story of Homicide Investigation in the City of Angels: https://geni.us/Uy5x4 📔 Table of Contents INTRO AND WELCOME 00:00 - Intro - October 3, 1995 00:26 - Opening and Welcome 02:07 - How To Handle Seeing Constant Crimes and Violence PART I - CRIME SCENE PHOTOGRAPHY 02:35 - What Is a Crime Scene? 03:24 - Importance of Crime Scene Photography 03:39 - Crime Scene Photography Case Study: Bundy Drive (Simpson Murders) 04:18 - Why Tom Covered Nicole Simpson’s Body 05:09 - Process of Crime Scene Photographer Working With Detectives 06:40 - How To Read Crime Scene Photos 07:06 - Analyzing Footprint Evidence 07:56 - Understanding Tailing and Cast-off Blood 10:07 - Crime Scene Photographer Is One of The Investigators 11:22 - Bruno Magli Shoes (How a Photographer’s Photos Led to the Shoes) 12:16 - Is Pointing At Evidence ‘Normal’ In a Crime Scene Photo? 12:41 - Photographer Needed To Tell Story From Blood At Crime Scene 13:10 - Photo of Ron Goodman’s Boot Proves Only One Killer 15:01 - Smartphones and Responsibility of Collected Images 15:52 - Inculpatory and Exculpatory Evidence PART II - THE O.J.SIMPSON CASE WITH TOM LANGE 17:43 - Part II - The O.J. Simpson Case 18:53 - Notifying the Brown Family 19:13 - O.J.’s Reaction When Notified of Nicole’s Death 19:45 - The Mysterious Kitchen Knife On Nicole’s Kitchen Counter 21:22 - Defense Arguments and Discrediting Photos 22:47 - Mark Fuhrman’s Claim About Back Gate Fingerprint 24:34 - About the Cuts On O.J. Simpson’s Finger 25:05 - Tom’s Search of Rockingham and O.J. Clothes 25:43 - O.J.’s Size 13 Reeboks 27:01 - Lange and Vannatter’s Interview With Simpson At Parker Center 28:02 - What Tom Was Thinking During His Interview With O.J. 28:35 - Chipping Golf Balls At Night At Rockingham 29:33 - Why Wasn’t O.J. Immediately Arrested? 30:16 - How Did Marcia Clark Get Involved? 30:45 - The Bronco Chase - Tom’s Behind The Scenes 33:59 - What Happened to the Murder Weapon? 37:41 - Evidence Dismissed Because of Politics 38:16 - Tom’s Reaction To Watching His 30-Year Younger Self at The Verdict 40:00 - Tom’s Reaction To The Jury (30 Years Later) 40:35 - After the Trial: Tom and Vannatter 41:08 - Tom’s Advice To New Homicide Detectives 41:51 - Once A Detective, Always A Detective 42:49 - Conclusion and Goodbye To Tom 43:21 - About Tom’s Books 43:33 - The Victims Are People, Taken Too Soon 43:56 - My Final Thought and Message To Tom About Justice 44:48 - BONUS: The LAPD Traffic Light Physical Exam Done Over Perfect Podcast: https://doneoverperfect.com/

January 9, 2024Episode 133 min

Boudoir Photography Using Fujifilm (with Michael Spatola)

Boudoir photography using Fujifilm cameras and lenses with Los Angeles photographer Michael Spatola. In this video, we discuss boudoir photography, what makes a photo sexy, confidence, posting, lighting, gear, clients, and emotional moments of the genre. All photographs and BHS videos courtesy of Michael Spatola and copyrighted by Lifestyle Boudoir. ** MICHAEL'S PORTFOLIO AND INFO ** Website: https://www.lifestyleboudoir.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LifestyleBou... Instagram: / lifestyle_boudoir If you found this video helpful, please reach out and let Michael know! He's on IG, YouTube, etc. He gave considerable time and effort to share his knowledge with all of us in this video. 👍 Done. Over Perfect Podcast: https://doneoverperfect.com/

September 29, 2021Episode 435 min

Benjamin Kanarek Interview: Paris Fashion Photography (Behind the Scenes)

Paris fashion photography behind the scenes with Benjamin Kanarek on three Paris model shoots with Antonia Przedpelski, Aurika Popova, and Tiana Tolstoi. This interview with Benjamin takes you right into the production and photography details of capturing these Numéro Russia and VOGUE shoots. All cameras used were Fujifilm. 📸 More About Benjamin Kanarek Website: https://benjaminkanarek.com thebkmag: https://thebkmag.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/benjaminkanarek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminkanarek/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.kanarek.7 Facebook Blog: https://www.facebook.com/Benjamin-Kanarek-Blog-191339037872 Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/photo-stop 🎬. Production Notes Producer and Host: Chris Lee All photography by Benjamin Kanarek All video footage from Paris of fashion shoots directed by Frédérique Renaut Very special thank you to both Benjamin and Frédérique for the use of their footage, images, and time in the making of this interview. 👍

August 11, 2021Episode 344 min

Sean Tucker Interview: Photography, Meaning, and Legacy

Sean Tucker interview where he discusses photography, his journey from pastor to photographer, running a YouTube channel, street photography, filmmaking, cameras, lenses, and gear, spirituality, and much more. A very special thanks to Sean for appearing on the Done Over Perfect show.

August 8, 2021Episode 218 min

Tech and Devices with Ivan Kam

Tech and growing on YouTube in 2021 from Ivan Kam. Ivan also discusses tech product trends and the daily grid of producing tech reviews. HINT: The #1 factor in long term YouTube growth is not chasing trends, catchy titles, or spammy thumbnails. Rather, it's about doing the HARD WORK each day to produce your videos on a regular, consistent basis. Focus on what YOU can control, e.g., how often you upload --- and by doing that, the views and subscribers will come.

June 18, 2021Episode 132 min

Fashion Photographer Benjamin Kanarek

Fujifilm Fashion Photography with Benjamin Kanarek. Benjamin has worked for magazines such as Harper’s BAZAAR, VOGUE, GLAMOUR, ELLE, NUMERO, GRAZIA, STYLE, etc… He has consulted as a Creative Director for worldwide agencies and clients. And he shoots with Fujifilm cameras. It was an absolute honor to have him on the very first show.