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Camera Shake Photography Podcast

by Kersten Luts · English · Arts & Books

Camera Shake Podcast - Unlock the secrets of photography and take your skills to the next level with exclusive interviews featuring world leading photographers in any genre. Entertaining and empowering conversations that leave you inspired to elevate your craft with the best in the business. A uniqu

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 27 min
Latest: 8 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

Why Great Photographers Stop Getting Hired with JOEL GRIMES - Episode 330

Great photographs can open doors, but what keeps clients coming back? In episode 330 of the Camera Shake Podcast, commercial photographer and educator Joel Grimes joins Kersten Luts to explore photography business, reinvention, and building a career that lasts. Drawing on decades of advertising and portrait photography, Joel explains why marketing matters, how personal projects can attract better clients, and why a successful style may need a different approach. We discuss finding your niche, developing a signature look, understanding art directors, and creating financial breathing room to…

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E329 · 1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
Why Your Portraits Look Stiff with PETER COULSON - Episode 329
Peter Coulson returns to Camera Shake for a candid conversation about what makes portrait photography feel alive. He explains why directing a person goes beyond arranging a pose, and how movement, attention and the right words can help you capture genuine expression. In episode 329, we explore reading facial cues, working with experienced models and everyday clients, and recognising the moment worth photographing. Peter shares why he avoids telling people to hold, how he uses video to encourage natural movement, and when showing someone a strong image can build their confidence. We also…
E328 · 24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
Why Self-Portraits Make You a Better Photographer with MARK RODRIGUEZ - Episode 328
What can you learn by stepping in front of your own camera? In Camera Shake episode 328, Kersten Luts talks with Mark Rodriguez about self-portrait photography, creative confidence and building images that tell a story. Mark shares how he develops conceptual photography ideas through word prompts and mind mapping, then brings them to life with lighting, costumes, handmade props and Photoshop compositing. We explore why matching perspective, shadows and light direction matters, how he combines different frames, and when starting again is the best creative decision. There’s practical…
E327 · 17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
How to Make Your Wildlife Photos Stand Out with STEVE GETTLE - Episode 327
How do you make wildlife photographs that feel like your own? In How to Make Your Wildlife Photos Stand Out | Steve Gettle, wildlife photographer Steve Gettle joins Kersten Luts on the Camera Shake Podcast to explore personal style, stronger images, and the realities of a creative career. Drawing on 40 years of nature photography, Steve shares practical wildlife photography tips on anticipating animal behaviour, choosing backgrounds, working with light, and getting more right in camera. Discover why local subjects can offer exceptional opportunities, how switching between bird photography…
E326 · 10 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
What Portrait Photographers Should Never Retouch with SKAISTE GULBINAITE - Episode 326
What Portrait Photographers Should Never Retouch asks a question: when does improving an image become changing the person? In this episode of The Camera Shake Photography Podcast, Kersten speaks with Lithuanian portrait photographer and RetouchLab founder Skaistė Gulbinaitė about natural portrait retouching, client confidence and creating photographs that still feel authentic. Skaistė explains why many people dislike photographs of themselves, how phone cameras and beauty filters can distort self-image, and why trust begins long before Photoshop. She shares practical photography advice for…
E325 · 3 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
What 45 Years as a Photographer Taught Me About Success with KIRK VOCLAIN - Episode 325
What does it take to survive — and succeed — as a professional photographer for more than four decades? In this episode of The Camera Shake Photography Podcast, Kersten sits down with award-winning portrait photographer and educator Kirk Voclain to explore the lessons he's learned during 45+ years behind the camera. Kirk shares how he photographed his first paid wedding at just 15, what shooting film taught him about patience and composition, and why photographers who refuse to adapt risk getting left behind when the industry changes. We talk about portrait photography, connecting with…
E324 · 27 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
The Photographer Who Can’t Picture His Own Photos with NICO TRINKHAUS - Episode 324
How do you become a photographer when you cannot picture images in your mind? In “The Photographer Who Can’t Picture His Own Photos,” Kersten Luts speaks with fine-art travel photographer Nico Trinkhaus about aphantasia, visual memory and the stories behind his remarkable cityscape photography. Nico explains why photographs act as an external memory, how early experiments with HDR photography shaped his style, and how a lightning strike over Berlin’s Alexanderplatz transformed his photography career. He also shares the story of Europe Rising, a long-term travel photography project created in…
E323 · 20 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Inside an Award-Winning Dog Photographer’s Studio with IAN BOICHAT - Episode 323
Step inside Origin Studios with award-winning photographer Ian Boichat for a candid conversation about dog photography, creative studio work and building a sustainable photography business. Ian reveals how he developed his distinctive painterly and colourful pet portraits, why patience matters more than speed, and how he reads canine behaviour to capture genuine character. We explore practical studio photography techniques, from preparing the lighting before a dog enters the set to photographing black fur, energetic puppies and multiple dogs together. This episode also goes beyond camera…
E322 · 13 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 46 min
AI Changed Photography. Are Photographers Still Needed? With Micah Burke - Episode 322
AI changed photography. Are photographers still needed—or does the human behind the camera matter more than ever? In this episode of Camera Shake, Kersten Luts welcomes back director, photographer and digital imaging specialist Micah Burke to take an honest look at the state of AI in photography. Four years after their first conversation, generative AI has moved from novelty to production tool, reshaping photo editing, retouching, compositing, graphic design and AI video. Micah shares workflows using Adobe Photoshop, Firefly, Stable Diffusion and generative video, while revealing where AI…
E321 · 6 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
Are Better Cameras Making Photography Worse? with DAVID McCLELLAND - Epsiode 321
Are better cameras making photography worse? In this episode of the Camera Shake Photography Podcast, Kersten Luts sits down with technology broadcaster, consumer champion and Photography & Video Show Podcast host David McClelland to explore how modern camera technology is reshaping photography and videography. From smartphones and computational photography to mirrorless cameras, compact point-and-shoots and hybrid photo-video workflows, David examines whether increasingly powerful tools are helping photographers become more creative—or simply making technically polished images easier to…
E320 · 30 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
25 Years of Photoshop: The Skills AI Can’t Replace with COLIN SMITH - Episode 320
After 25 years of Photoshop, which skills still matter—and which are being replaced by artificial intelligence? In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, Kersten Luts sits down with PhotoshopCAFE founder Colin Smith for a wide-ranging conversation about Photoshop, photography, generative AI and the future of visual creativity. Colin explains why AI is an incredibly useful assistant, but still cannot replace taste, observation, judgement or a clear creative vision. They explore how Photoshop has evolved from its earliest days, why layers transformed digital image editing, and how automated…
E319 · 23 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
How to Pose Anyone with JERRY GHIONIS - Episode 319
Jerry Ghionis: How to Pose Anyone is a practical, thought-provoking conversation about creating portrait photography that feels natural, flattering and genuinely meaningful. World-renowned portrait and wedding photographer Jerry Ghionis joins Kersten Luts to explain why great posing begins long before a client steps in front of the camera. Jerry explores how trust, empathy and clear direction help nervous clients relax, and why photographers should build a pose carefully before using emotion to make it feel real. You’ll learn Jerry’s five-step approach—light, location, pose, technique and…
E318 · 16 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 46 min
Photography Is Not About Taking Pictures with VINCENT VERSACE - Episode 318
In this episode of Camera Shake, Kersten Luts sits down with internationally renowned photographer, author and educator Vincent Versace for a deep conversation about why photography is not about taking pictures — it is about learning to see. Vincent shares his thoughts on artificial intelligence, digital photography, natural light, lens choice, black and white, infrared photography, mirrorless cameras, Nikon glass and the creative discipline behind making images that actually mean something. From shooting more without losing intention, to using technology as a tool rather than a crutch, this…
E317 · 9 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
What Kodachrome Taught Us About Photography with ALLAN WEITZ - Episode 317
What Kodachrome Taught Us About Photography is a conversation with photographer, writer, educator and former B&H Photography Podcast host Allan Weitz about his new book Kodachrome: How Two Guys Named Leo Changed Photography . In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, Allan joins Kersten to explore why Kodachrome became one of the most loved colour films in photography history. They discuss the unlikely story of the two young musicians behind its invention, the discipline required to shoot transparency film, the difference between Kodachrome and Ektachrome, and why photographers had to…
E316 · 2 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 37 min
How to Make Better Portraits Anywhere with RICK FRIEDMAN - Episode 316
What makes a portrait feel memorable when the location is ordinary, the light is difficult and your subject would rather be somewhere else? In this episode of The Camera Shake Photography Podcast, Kersten Luts speaks with acclaimed photojournalist, portrait photographer and educator Rick Friedman about creating honest, compelling portraits in the real world. Rick shares practical portrait photography advice drawn from decades photographing presidents, artists, scientists and public figures. You’ll learn how preparation and research help subjects relax; how to find story in an environment;…
E315 · 25 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
Will Smartphones Kill Photography? with JEFFERSON GRAHAM - Episode 315
Has smartphone photography reached the point where dedicated cameras are becoming obsolete? Or is there still something special about picking up a mirrorless camera and creating photographs the traditional way? In Episode 315 of The Camera Shake Podcast, I sit down with photographer, journalist and Photowalks TV creator Jefferson Graham to discuss one of the biggest questions facing photographers today. We explore the rise of smartphone photography, computational photography, artificial intelligence, travel photography and how technology continues to reshape the photography industry.…
E314 · 18 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
The Truth About Photographing Iceland with JEROEN VAN NIEUWENHOVE - Episode 314
Iceland is one of the most photographed countries in the world—but what's it really like behind the camera? In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, I sit down with landscape photographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove , who left Belgium to build an extraordinary photography career in Iceland. From photographing active volcanic eruptions and dramatic waterfalls to leading photography workshops across Iceland, Greenland and Antarctica, Jeroen shares what it's really like to photograph one of Earth's most spectacular landscapes. We discuss landscape photography, drone photography, storytelling,…
E313 · 11 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
The Future of Photography Isn't What You Think with SAL CINCOTTA
What does the future of photography actually look like? Will AI replace photographers? Are cameras becoming less important? And what skills will photographers need to succeed over the next decade? In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, Kersten Luts sits down with internationally renowned photographer, entrepreneur, educator, and ShutterFest founder Sal Cincotta for a fascinating discussion about the future of photography, photography business, personal branding, artificial intelligence, marketing, pricing, and creative entrepreneurship. Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience building…
E312 · 4 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
Can We Still Trust Photographs Anymore? with IAN POH JIN TZE - Episode 312
Join Kersten Luts on The Camera Shake Podcast as he sits down with photojournalist, writer, and filmmaker Ian Poh Jin Tze for a fascinating discussion about authenticity in modern photography. In a world dominated by Instagram, AI-generated imagery, social media algorithms, and increasingly sophisticated editing tools, what does it mean for a photograph to be real? Drawing from years of international travel and documentary work, Ian shares his perspective on photojournalism, visual storytelling, image ethics, and the challenges facing photographers today. We discuss the differences between…
E311 · 28 May 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
What Makes a Portrait Truly Powerful?- with JEFF ROJAS
What separates a technically good portrait from an image that genuinely connects with people? In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast , Kersten Luts sits down with commercial photographer, educator, and author Jeff Rojas to explore the art and psychology behind powerful portrait photography. From lighting and posing to confidence, body language, and emotional connection, Jeff shares practical insights that every photographer can apply to their work. The conversation dives into photographing men and women differently, directing non-models, building trust with clients, and creating…
E310 · 28 May 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
CreativeLive Is Back! with MARK WALLACE
CreativeLive helped shape modern photography education—and now it’s back. In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, I sit down with renowned photographer and educator Mark Wallace to talk about the return of CreativeLive, what happened behind the scenes, and what this comeback means for photographers, videographers, and creative entrepreneurs. We explore how online photography education has changed, whether YouTube has replaced structured learning, and why paid photography education may still have an important role in 2026. We also dive into AI, information overload, community-building,…
E309 · 14 May 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
He Helped Build Photography’s Digital Age with EDDIE TAPP - Episode 309
What was it really like when photography went digital? In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast , I sit down with legendary photographer, educator, Photoshop Hall of Fame inductee, and Canon Explorer of Light Eddie Tapp to explore one of the most fascinating transformations in photography history. From darkrooms and film photography to Photoshop, digital workflow, colour management, printmaking, drones, and now AI, Eddie has lived through—and helped shape—some of the most pivotal moments in professional photography. We talk about: 📸 how digital photography changed the industry 📸 the early…
E308 · 7 May 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
What Makes a Wildlife Photo Great… and Profitable? - with BELLA FALK - Episode 308
What actually makes a wildlife photograph stand out? Is it the light, the emotion, the storytelling… or something else entirely? And perhaps the even bigger question — can wildlife photography actually become a sustainable career in today’s creative industry? In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast, Kersten Luts sits down with award-winning wildlife and travel photographer Bella Falk to explore the art and business of wildlife photography. Bella shares insights into visual storytelling, emotional connection, documentary filmmaking, travel photography, conservation, and the realities of…
E307 · 30 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
Why Great Photos Aren’t Enough Anymore WITH JAMES PATRICK - Episode 307
What does it really take to succeed as a photographer in 2026? In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast , I’m joined by commercial photographer and brand strategist James Patrick to unpack a hard truth—being a great photographer is no longer enough to build a successful photography business. We dive into the realities of modern photography, from marketing and personal branding to the impact of social media and information overload. James shares his perspective on imposter syndrome and why it might actually be a sign that you’re growing, not failing. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed,…
E306 · 24 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Inside NAB 2026: The Future of Photo & Video - Episode 306
In this episode, I take you behind the scenes at NAB Las Vegas to explore the latest innovations in photography, videography, and content creation. From Nikon’s new cinema-focused cameras and upgraded lenses to cutting-edge 360 capture and immersive drone technology, I speak directly with exhibitors to uncover what’s new—and what actually matters for creators. We look at how brands are pushing into video, making it easier than ever for photographers to transition into filmmaking. You’ll see everything from compact cinema cameras with RED colour science to 8K 360 drones and next-generation…
E305 · 16 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
Can Photography Actually Save Wildlife? - with MARGOT RAGGETT - Episode 305
In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast , we explore one of the biggest questions in photography today—can images really make a difference in the real world? I’m joined by wildlife photographer and conservationist Margot Raggett, founder of the Remembering Wildlife series, which has raised over £1.25 million for conservation projects around the globe. Margot shares how a single moment on safari changed the course of her career, and how she turned photography into a powerful tool for impact. We dive into wildlife photography, storytelling, and the role photographers can play in…
E304 · 9 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 54 min
How to Create Cinematic Portraits with Simple Lighting with Clive Booth - Episode 304
In this episode of The Camera Shake Podcast , I sit down with photographer and Canon ambassador Clive Booth to explore how to create cinematic portraits using simple lighting setups. If you’ve ever wondered how to achieve that film-style look without complicated gear, this conversation breaks it down into practical, real-world techniques you can start using immediately. We talk about lighting for portraits, shaping light for mood, and why understanding shadow is just as important as the light itself. Clive shares his approach to minimal lighting—often using just one light—to create powerful,…
E303 · 2 Apr 2026 · 56 min
Why Photographers Need Video Skills in 2026 with BAYLEIGH DILLOWAY - Episode 303
If you’re a photographer wondering whether video editing is now part of the job, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Kersten Luts is joined by video editor Bayleigh Dilloway to break down why photographers need video skills in 2026, and how learning the basics of video editing can help grow a photography business. We talk about social media marketing for photographers, creating reels, shorts and behind the scenes content, using video to attract clients, and why customer expectations are changing for portrait photographers, wedding photographers, commercial photographers and…
E302 · 26 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 25 min
What It Takes to Succeed as a Portrait Photographer with JEFF CARPENTER - Episode 302
What does it actually take to succeed as a portrait photographer today? In this episode of the Camera Shake Podcast, I sit down with Nashville-based portrait photographer Jeff Carpenter to explore his journey from picking up a camera to building a full-time career in photography. We dive into what it really means to make it in a competitive creative industry — from finding your niche and working with clients, to developing a style and building a reputation that lasts. Jeff shares his experience working with musicians, entrepreneurs, and professionals, and explains why lighting, client…
E301 · 19 Mar 2026 · 59 min
What’s Hot in Photography Right Now (2026) - Live from The Photography Show - Episode 301
In this episode, I take you onto the show floor to chat with photographers, educators, and industry experts about what’s really happening in photography and videography right now. From the latest camera gear and lighting techniques to creative trends and business insights, this is a snapshot of where the industry is heading in 2026. One thing becomes clear very quickly—photography is evolving fast, but it’s also more accessible and more collaborative than ever before. With live demos, educational talks, and a strong presence of new and emerging photographers, the future of photography looks…

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Camera Shake Photography Podcast is a English arts & books podcast from Kersten Luts. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Kersten Luts
Language: English
Category: Arts & Books
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 27 min
Latest episode: 8 Oct 2026
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