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Very helpfull, simple and well explain from A to Z, as usual.
My go to resource
I found Brenda's tutorials shortly after buying PhotoPills. This is an amazing app with a lot of complexity that can seem overwhelming. I followed her series on PP's from the beginning and by the end of the series felt like I had a very good command over using it to help plan my Milky Way sessions. I have used it a few times now and it has been invaluable in knowing when and specifically where to be to shoot the composition your thinking about. I've watched a number of Brenda's other instructional videos and listened to her Podcasts, I have yet to come away from one without picking up a few key takeaways that have made me a better photographer. I find her style and how she moves thru a subject is what makes the learning curve much easier. She must love doing this work because she is very good at it!
Redo was worthwhile
Great topic. Well done
Photo Editing vs Photo Manipulation: Is There a Limit? [REMIX]
This should be a must for everyone who does photography, whether as a professional, amateur, or hobbyist. Thanks for packing so much information in such little time and also for causing us to think about these important issues. That is one quality of your podcast that puts it way above all others: you make us think. Critical thinking is essential in photography, too, and so is transparency when editing photos. Thanks again for another outstanding episode.
Photo manipulation
Pretty good listen for such a topic. The one great point made would be to list info, something like 2 photo exposure blend, etc. with the photo info & such. Always enjot the PC.
Claude Fiddler High Sierra Photography
Excellent Q&A with in depth analysis
Stay safe podcast
Usually I don't listen to podcast. Just not my thing. This one I liked. Good info in it & should lead the want to get into hiking more people to desire more training or info on it.
Incredibly thorough and so helpful
Brenda does such a thorough job on whatever the subject of her Podcast or YouTube video. I always come away with solid take-a-ways. The links she supplies are really helpful if your interested in purchasing gear she recommends. Will continue watching, listening and learning for a long time to come....Thank you Brenda!!!
Outstanding Interview- Again!
Brenda keeps raising her own bar with each interview. I loved the interview with John Barclay. He is so clearly a gifted artist in many ways, yet he is so humble and doesn't take himself too seriously. The interview with Talor Stone and Ashlei Payne was so inspiring! Listening to the excitement of these two women who are determined to tell the story of a special part of a culture before it disappears was amazing! I was especially impressed that they want to be sure the story is told accurately without preconceived notions about this culture. Wonderful interviews Brenda. Keep up the great work!
You’ve outdone yourself!
Your interview with Talor Stone and Ashlei Payne was so inspiring. Two bright and brave young ladies willing to venture outside of their comfort zone to give back to an indigenous people that I’ve never considered. Shame on me. This is Nat Geo + and I can’t wait to see their finished product. We need more young people like these two upcoming stars who are concerned with history but embrace technology, merging the two for the benefit of those without a voice. I don’t know how you found this team, but kudos to you and to them. Please record a follow-up at some later date to keep us posted on their venture.
Music and Photography
Hi, Brenda. This note is long overdue. I absolutely love it when music comes into play (pun intended) in your podcasts. The latest one with John Barclay was no exception. Having grown up in a musical family -- my three brothers and I all played an instrument -- I often find myself associating music with photography. Sometimes it is a scene that evokes a song or sometimes I find a piece of music that fits my photography. I have tried to follow other podcasts but just can’t get interested in them. Unlike yours, the other podcasts don’t seem natural to me. Your topics are always appealing and captivating. Your personality comes through in these podcasts. I feel like I’m sitting in a room with you and your guest. Thanks for bringing these gems week after week.
I learn something new every time I listen.
I love this podcast. I learn something new and helpful every time I listen. Brenda shares her knowledgeable on photography in a way that is simple and understandable. I appreciate her teaching style and those she has as guests on the podcasts.
The Right Balance
So glad I found your podcast, Brenda. You serve up exactly the right balance of technical detail and artistic insight. You answer viewer questions in a comprehensive but easy to understand way, and you interview your guests with thoughtful consideration of their backgrounds and experiences. Keep up the good work.
A Life Saver!
Brenda makes learning photography fun and easy! I am more of a beginner and she explains things so that I understand them! I appreciate all the time she takes to produce these podcasts! In a world where photography can can complicated, you have been a "life saver" for me in terms of understanding the mechanics in a clear and methodical way!
Educational & Fun
Your podcasts are not only educational to me as a somewhat beginner photographer, but entertaining, as well! I always looks forward to new podcast. Thank you for what you do!
Accurate, Useful Information for all levels
The effort you spend researching for your podcast is obvious from the moment you open your mouth! Thank you for putting in the effort to present well organized, and understandable content.
Simply put… OUTSTANDING!
Always insightful and informative in so many ways! A must listing for nature/outdoors photographers!
Juan Pons interview
Loved this episode. Brenda always draws out her interviwees with really inciteful questions and this episode was a joy. Thanks Brenda!
Inspirational
Brenda communicates information, particularly technical skills, in a way that’s clear as glass. She has a respectful and insightful interviewing style that draws outstanding perspectives and learning from her podcast guests. I constantly refer to my notes from her podcasts, YouTube and website for ideas and reinforcement. She is a big part of my photographic evolution.
Loved it
I just discovered your pod cast 4 or 5 weeks ago and have lisened to them all. I am a full time photographer, organize nature photo walks, lead a local photography club and I love your approach to teaching and sharing the world of photography. Thank you and keep up the amazing work!!
Outdoors, Nature & informative
Brenda does a excellent job in organizing the podcast structure and how well it is produced is very obvious. Every podcast I have listened to there is always a takeaway either through instructional info. or the guest becomes Someone of interest that I might follow on another social media platform. Great job Brenda keep up the good work looking forward to 2022 in all your excellent podcast and tidbit Tuesdays
Inspiring!
I am new to this podcast, having found it at the end of 2021. I have such a passion for photography, in particular landscape and wildlife photography, and yet I can’t always get out and actually take pictures… And this podcast totally fills me up during those times when I can’t go out and take pictures. I have young kids, and I am constantly shuttling them around… And listening to all of the fabulous interviews in my car makes me feel connected to my passion. This is very well done!
Great!!!!
I love listening the podcast on my way to my photography outings. Always helps inspire me and the tips are great too!
Brenda's podcasts are even better than her YouTubes
At first I didnt think I could get my Brenda Petrella fix through a non visual podcast. After all photography is a visual Sport for her, and me as well. After listening in on some short and some long ones, I stand corrected. Brenda is a fantastic interviewer and delivers well through this medium. She's personable and entertaining. And, she knows her photography. I've been following her through Vermont mountain goat-like climbs to frozen creek slips. I really like her contribution as a night photographer. It's great to see her adapt to life with healing limbs and a fresh new baby in her life. Great job Brenda, I'd love the opportunity to night shoot with you , some day. Thanks for the informative podcasts. I dont say this lightly, take care. Ive got a ton of photos to back up, hope to win your drawing too!