Roundtable: "A Smile and a Bow Tie" with Levi Sim and Wayne Chasan

Welcome to the Photofocus Roundtable Podcast, where each month,
our panel discusses some current trends and topics on our minds.
This month, we are joined by Levi Sim and Wayne Chasan and they
have excellent advice about promoting yourself as a photographer.
We then introduce the topic of the 2024 eclipse and discuss our
latest adventures in AI.


Thank you to Photomatix for sponsoring. You can try the original
application for High Dynamic Range Photography for free.


YouTube recommendations


We all learn from the internet these days. We used to say that if
you want to learn something, Google it. Now, we say YouTube it.
So, what is a great YouTube channel that you like to learn from?
What you would recommend to our listeners?


Rob’s Recommendation: Real Estate Photography by Rob
Moroto is our cheeky pick on his behalf

Ron’s Recommendation: Nebula Photos

Levi's Recommendation: Playpod; Also, go use your camera!

Wayne's Recommendation: 249g Drones

Show notes

Ecipsophile has data and maps:  2024

Ecipsophile has data and maps:  2026

Wayne's Demo on adding AI people in PS

Photo Pills app

About your hosts

Levi Sim is passionate about making photographs
and helping others make their pictures better. He has his dream
job as a photographer for Utah State University, and makes
portraits for editorial and commercial use, product shots, action
pictures, and landscapes in one of the most beautiful places in
the world. You can see more of his work on Instagram. 


Wayne Chasan is an American living in Spain for
decades and creating stunning commercial work. Check out his
print shop site here.


Ron Pepper is a Bay Area photographer
specializing in 360° panoramic images for businesses,
destinations, homes, schools and more. He’s a LinkedIn Learning
author, mentor and trainer. You can follow him on
his website or Instagram.


Rob Moroto is a commercial photographer
based in Vancouver Island. From homes to people to businesses,
Rob loves showing a different perspective through his lens. He
sees depth in every person and every object, no matter how plain
they may seem. You can follow him on
his website or at CalgaryPhotos.ca.