The Camera Life

02:25:13

EP135 | Live Music Photographer Lucas Packett

The Camera Life ·

2025/11/20

Live music and documentary photographer Lucas Packett dives deep into his journey—from shooting early punk gigs on film to covering Melbourne protests, touring festivals, and navigating modern photojournalism. He shares concert access secrets, wild pit stories, gear choices, ethical dilemmas, and how he maintains objectivity in divisive environments. A must-listen for anyone passionate about live music, street storytelling, or developing a personal

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02:28:19

EP134 It's That Time of the Year! The Random...

The Camera Life ·

2025/11/17

What on your list for this years sale season? In this lively Random Photography Show, Justin, Greg and Jim dive into everything from hilarious Lucky Straps origins to a deep debate on whether photographers should ever deliver RAW files to clients. The crew covers industry red flags, editing expectations, new gear drops, action cameras, drones, and an unbelievable skydiver-meets-sun photo. Plus: viewer image critiques, street photography insights, macro

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02:28:19

EP134 It's That Time of the Year! The Random...

The Camera Life ·

2025/11/17

What on your list for this years sale season? In this lively Random Photography Show, Justin, Greg and Jim dive into everything from hilarious Lucky Straps origins to a deep debate on whether photographers should ever deliver RAW files to clients. The crew covers industry red flags, editing expectations, new gear drops, action cameras, drones, and an unbelievable skydiver-meets-sun photo. Plus: viewer image critiques, street photography insights, macro

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02:43:30

EP133 Harriet Tarbuck | Co-Founder & Creative...

The Camera Life ·

2025/11/13

Photographer and Photo Collective co-founder Harriet Tarbuck joins The Camera Life to unpack her path from commercial jobs to deeply personal documentary work. She shares how Australian Photography Awards grew into a home for ambitious projects, why she loves 50mm lenses and Nikon’s retro bodies, and how parenting feeds her long-term family series. Expect real talk on time management, writing project statements, printing imperfect images, and building a

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02:43:30

EP133 Harriet Tarbuck | Co-Founder & Creative...

The Camera Life ·

2025/11/13

Photographer and Photo Collective co-founder Harriet Tarbuck joins The Camera Life to unpack her path from commercial jobs to deeply personal documentary work. She shares how Australian Photography Awards grew into a home for ambitious projects, why she loves 50mm lenses and Nikon’s retro bodies, and how parenting feeds her long-term family series. Expect real talk on time management, writing project statements, printing imperfect images, and building a

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02:02:33

EP132 Will Sony Strike Back? The Random Photography Show

The Camera Life ·

2025/11/10

Canon nailed the specs for the perfect all round mid-level camera with the new R6 iii. Will Sony answer the call with the A7V? Greg and Justin unpack a huge week of camera news: Canon’s R6 III and RF 45mm f/1.2, Nikon Z telephoto rumors, Leica’s new Reporter edition, Insta360 and DJI action cam teasers, plus the smartphone-powered Kyra AI camera and Sony A7 V rumors. They dive into infrared full-spectrum conversions, then finish with a massive “Your

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01:06:24

EP131 Canon R6iii and RF 45mm f1.2 Launch Party

The Camera Life ·

2025/11/07

Is the 45mm f1.2 real??? Join Justin and Greg while they watch the live launch! Canon fans, this one’s for you. Justin and Greg react live to the EOS R6 Mark III and the surprisingly affordable RF 45mm f1.2, breaking down specs, autofocus, video features and pricing versus Sony and Nikon. They chat who the 45mm is really for, card choices, real-world use for working photographers, and whether you should switch systems or stick with what you’ve got. They

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01:06:24

EP131 Canon R6iii and RF 45mm f1.2 Launch Party

The Camera Life ·

2025/11/07

Is the 45mm f1.2 real??? Join Justin and Greg while they watch the live launch! Canon fans, this one’s for you. Justin and Greg react live to the EOS R6 Mark III and the surprisingly affordable RF 45mm f1.2, breaking down specs, autofocus, video features and pricing versus Sony and Nikon. They chat who the 45mm is really for, card choices, real-world use for working photographers, and whether you should switch systems or stick with what you’ve got. They

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02:58:18

EP130 Alex Cearns | Australia’s Most Celebrated...

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2025/11/06

Alex Cearns OAM is one of Australia’s most celebrated animal photographers, renowned for her soulful portraits that capture the unique spirit of her subjects. As Creative Director of Houndstooth Studio in Perth, she has photographed over 15,000 pets, with her work featured in global publications, campaigns, and exhibitions. Dogs Today Magazine UK hailed her as “one of our greatest dog photographers in the world,” recognising her mastery in conveying the

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02:15:46

EP129 What Lenses Do You Want? The Random Photography...

The Camera Life ·

2025/11/03

Justin and Jim kick off with Andrew Rovenko’s latest award-winning film project before diving into real-world wedding turnaround expectations, client experience, and sneak peeks. The crew then riffs through Fujifilm’s “camera without a lens,” Canon and Sony rumors, and a big community lens wishlist—dream zooms, missing primes, and brand gaps. They finish with viewer images, high-ISO problem solving, Bruce’s GFX100 workshop masterpiece, and a wild

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02:37:03

EP128 Creative Portrait Photography with Julie Powell

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2025/10/30

Portrait and still-life photographer Julie Powell joins Greg and Justin to unpack how she turns dreams, fantasy books and full-on collaborations into elaborate, filmic photo shoots. From the infamous “Dapper Rabbit” series to Marie Antoinette workshops, BFOP 2025 portraits, lighting choices, gear talk and why the experience matters more than the shutter press — this episode is packed with ideas photographers can steal

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02:37:03

EP128 Creative Portrait Photography with Julie Powell

The Camera Life ·

2025/10/30

Portrait and still-life photographer Julie Powell joins Greg and Justin to unpack how she turns dreams, fantasy books and full-on collaborations into elaborate, filmic photo shoots. From the infamous “Dapper Rabbit” series to Marie Antoinette workshops, BFOP 2025 portraits, lighting choices, gear talk and why the experience matters more than the shutter press — this episode is packed with ideas photographers can steal

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02:08:58

EP127 New Camera Season is Here! Leica M EV 1, XT-30...

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2025/10/27

Your weekly dose of all things photography! Join us in the live chat and tell us what you think of these new camera releases. New camera season is popping. We unpack Fujifilm’s XT30 III naming maze, Leica’s M EV1 shift to EVF, Ricoh GR IV variants, and Tamron’s 25–200 travel superzoom—with a live call-in. Then ride along on a two-day CFMoto adventure shoot before a packed community gallery: Hawaii street, infrared macro, veteran portraits, light

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02:48:36

EP126 Louise Sedgman | The Art of Equine Photograhy

The Camera Life ·

2025/10/23

Louise Sedgman gallops through equine portrait craft, from embracing softness and motion to staging a “Black Beauty” night scene. She breaks down her switch to the Nikon Z8, lens choices for safe, flattering horse work, and the systems behind a thriving Santa photo operation—bookings, sets, lighting, tethering, and delivery. We also cover her mobile pet studio, the “Golden Oldies” dog project, and an upcoming Morocco masterclass. Packed with practical

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02:48:36

EP126 Louise Sedgman | The Art of Equine Photograhy

The Camera Life ·

2025/10/23

Louise Sedgman gallops through equine portrait craft, from embracing softness and motion to staging a “Black Beauty” night scene. She breaks down her switch to the Nikon Z8, lens choices for safe, flattering horse work, and the systems behind a thriving Santa photo operation—bookings, sets, lighting, tethering, and delivery. We also cover her mobile pet studio, the “Golden Oldies” dog project, and an upcoming Morocco masterclass. Packed with practical

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01:57:34

EP125 It's been busy....... The Random Photography Show

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2025/10/20

Justin and Greg are back and tonight they will be recapping all the craziness that has happened in their world and the photography world over the last few weeks. A lively, gear-packed Random Photography Show! We spotlight Liminal Gallery’s fundraiser, share how to help, and preview Lucinda Goodwin’s $60 headshot drive. Then it’s AI deepfakes, fresh Fujifilm rumblings, Sony/Lumix/Canon updates, Nikon and Leica oddities, DJI legal news, and that wild “robot

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01:57:34

EP125 It's been busy....... The Random Photography Show

The Camera Life ·

2025/10/20

Justin and Greg are back and tonight they will be recapping all the craziness that has happened in their world and the photography world over the last few weeks. A lively, gear-packed Random Photography Show! We spotlight Liminal Gallery’s fundraiser, share how to help, and preview Lucinda Goodwin’s $60 headshot drive. Then it’s AI deepfakes, fresh Fujifilm rumblings, Sony/Lumix/Canon updates, Nikon and Leica oddities, DJI legal news, and that wild “robot

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02:44:41

EP124 Ben Maze | Landscape Photographer

The Camera Life ·

2025/10/16

Landscape photographer Ben Maze dives into composition-first shooting, patient planning, and the mindset behind memorable images. We cover WA coastlines, moody Scotland seascapes, woodland mist, snow-gum abstracts, and the Dolomites. Ben shares practical fieldcraft, a minimalist gear philosophy, tripods and filters that matter, and a step-by-step breakdown of a signature shot. We finish with workshops, mentoring, and his desert-island camera

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02:44:41

EP124 Ben Maze | Landscape Photographer

The Camera Life ·

2025/10/16

Landscape photographer Ben Maze dives into composition-first shooting, patient planning, and the mindset behind memorable images. We cover WA coastlines, moody Scotland seascapes, woodland mist, snow-gum abstracts, and the Dolomites. Ben shares practical fieldcraft, a minimalist gear philosophy, tripods and filters that matter, and a step-by-step breakdown of a signature shot. We finish with workshops, mentoring, and his desert-island camera

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02:09:45

EP122 Sora 2: The Destroyer - The Random Photography...

The Camera Life ·

2025/10/06

Sora 2 was released this week, is it the end of life as we know it? Live from The Random Photography Show: Canon R5 II chaos, BFOP plans, and a packed news run—Sony’s 105MP global-shutter sensor, Canon R6 Mark III rumors, Leica whispers, Kodak’s fashion collab and fresh film. Then the big one: Sora 2’s jaw-dropping AI video (and its risks), plus a quick Suno song demo. We finish with community image critiques—from IR landscapes to Blue Angels flyovers—and

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