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

Photofocus Podcast

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.