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Don sits down with the always-tinkering genius Larry Tiefenbrunn to discuss his Platypod inventions, when they mean to photographers, the challenges faced with building photographic equipment, and so much more. The latest Platypod crowd-funding campaign has just been launched on Kickstarter – the handle! [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/platyball/platypod-handle-vloggers-grip-camera-riser] https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/platyball/platypod-handle-vloggers-grip-camera-riser The discussion culminates at the handle, but it’s a long and winding adventure. Anyone with an inventive spirit or a shred of entrepreneurial energy should listen to this episode! And of course, back the Kickstarter campaign [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/platyball/platypod-handle-vloggers-grip-camera-riser]. Not only are the tools incredibly helpful, but your support allows for Platypod to keep the inventions coming. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/platyball/platypod-handle-vloggers-grip-camera-riser Connect with Our Hosts & Guests * Don Komarechka: Website [http://www.donkom.ca/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/donkom], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/donkomphoto], Flickr [https://www.flickr.com/photos/donkom/], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/donkomphoto/], Pinterest [https://www.pinterest.com/donkom/] * Larry Tiefenbrunn: Website [https://www.platypod.com/], Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/platypodusersofficial/], Twitter [https://twitter.com/platypodtripods], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/platypodtripods/], Handle Kickstarter [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/platyball/platypod-handle-vloggers-grip-camera-riser]

On this episode of Inside the Lens, Don Komarechka sits down with Skip Cohen to go over 50 years of lessons learned in the photographic industry. From Polaroid in 1970 to Hasselblad in 1987 and far beyond, the conversation weaves a tale of the photographic industry, customer service, evolving trends and coping with technological and societal change. You’ll want to listen to this one. Check out Skip’s current project, helping kickstart the Platyball tripod ball head on Kickstarter. I’ve had my hands on this in person, and it’s a solid product that can’t wait to get the finished version of! Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, Pinterest Skip Cohen: Website, Facebook, Twitter, E-mail

On this episode of Inside the Lens, we get inside the mind of Rick Sammon and how he transitioned from corporate life to becoming the photographer we know today. There is a lot of wisdom to share here, and I can personally echo everything that Rick is saying. This is a fantastic discussion, and it’s just the tip of the iceberg for what Rick discusses in his amazing new book: Photo Therapy Motivation and Wisdom: Discovering the Power of Pictures Rick and I have a fun, meandering chat about all things photography, business, passion, how to be successful with many great anecdotes… and many more in the book!

TriggerTrap Saga – ITL 07 Engineering photographic equipment isn’t easy, especially in mass quantities. This discussion with Haje Jan Kamps of TriggerTrap details the entire saga from inception to the end of a company that had many successes and failures along the way. We chat about everything that made the company successful, how photographic engineering challenges are faced, and a behind the scenes look at what happens when those challenges cannot be overcome. It’s a great candid discussion that I’m all listeners will find insightful. Links Mentioned in This Episode TriggerTrap Website Going out of Business FAQ – TriggerTrap TriggerTrap Flickr Group (failed) TriggerTrap Ada Modular Camera Trigger Kickstarter Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Haje Jan Kamps: TriggerTrap Website, Twitter, E-Mail

Printing with Martin Bailey – ITL 06 Printing is a perceptual art based on solid science. Many photographers choose to let someone else print their work, but what are they missing out on, both in terms of challenge and reward? Martin Bailey helps navigate the environment that fine art printers find themselves in today, from calibration and paper choices to equipment failure and the newest technology. Links Mentioned in This Episode Colorburst Overdrive (RIP – Raster Image Processor) Canon Professional Fine Art Printers Breathing Color Metallic Canvas X-Rite ColorMunki Photo print and monitor calibrator Connect with Our Hosts & Guests Don Komarechka: Website, Twitter, Google+, Facebook, Flickr, Instagram, 500px, Pinterest Martin Bailey: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram