web02.fireside.fm Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:28:37 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/tags/crafts Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0600 Everyday Photography (Every Day)" is a weekly podcast where you get to listen in on a chat between a photographer (Rubin) and a regular human (Suzanne Fritz-Hanson) with an eye on making your pictures amazing and helping you enjoy your photography more. No technical stuff. No talk of gear or software. Just photography for the fun of it. Rubin brings a unique perspective to consumer media: a student of Jerry Uelsmann; an amateur photographer for 40 years; formerly of Lucasfilm, Netflix and Adobe; director of The Rubin Collection of Photography; and founder of Neomodern, he's long been passionate about advancing the language of photography. ** Enjoy show notes at www.neomodern.com/podcast en-us episodic A conversation that will change the way you think about your pictures. M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson Everyday Photography (Every Day)" is a weekly podcast where you get to listen in on a chat between a photographer (Rubin) and a regular human (Suzanne Fritz-Hanson) with an eye on making your pictures amazing and helping you enjoy your photography more. No technical stuff. No talk of gear or software. Just photography for the fun of it. Rubin brings a unique perspective to consumer media: a student of Jerry Uelsmann; an amateur photographer for 40 years; formerly of Lucasfilm, Netflix and Adobe; director of The Rubin Collection of Photography; and founder of Neomodern, he's long been passionate about advancing the language of photography. ** Enjoy show notes at www.neomodern.com/podcast no photography, iPhone, prints, art, camera, smartphone, collectors, hobby, crafts, handmade, images, M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson rubin@neomodern.com https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/105 86332ccb-ac18-400f-9495-ff014a5bc3ff Fri, 20 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0600 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson 105 Life in Captivity: Free Workshops on Photography full 4 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson It's a bleak time for many, and insane stress for us all -- but there are a few advantages to being forced to stay in. Rubin has converted Neomodern from a retail business to a free program of projects to build people's photographic skills: not tech skills but creative ones. Using the content from his Zen Arts curriculum, daily projects designed to help folks stuck at home. 21:24 no It's a bleak time for many, and insane stress for us all -- but there are a few advantages to being forced to stay in. Rubin has converted Neomodern.com from a retail business to a free program of projects to build people's photographic skills: not tech skills but creative ones. Using the content from his Zen Arts curriculum, he's posting daily projects designed to help folks stuck at home. photography, iphone, pictures, photos, crafts, craft, art, photojournalism, composition, decor, home, decoration, zen, workshop, quarantine It's a bleak time for many, and insane stress for us all -- but there are a few advantages to being forced to stay in. Rubin has converted Neomodern.com from a retail business to a free program of projects to build people's photographic skills: not tech skills but creative ones. Using the content from his Zen Arts curriculum, he's posting daily projects designed to help folks stuck at home.

]]> It's a bleak time for many, and insane stress for us all -- but there are a few advantages to being forced to stay in. Rubin has converted Neomodern.com from a retail business to a free program of projects to build people's photographic skills: not tech skills but creative ones. Using the content from his Zen Arts curriculum, he's posting daily projects designed to help folks stuck at home.

]]> https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/58 2ed82d19-5ff3-486d-87b7-7a8985ad13d3 Sat, 16 Mar 2019 05:00:00 -0600 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson 58 Meet Russell Brown, Father of Photoshop and Madman... full 2 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson Our first guest is the ever-wacky Russell Brown, a super senior creative person at Adobe, and perhaps more interestingly, one of the founding team of Photoshop along with the Knoll Brothers. His observations about photography, Instagram, photo manipulation are fantastic. A joy! 43:45 no Our first guest is the ever-wacky Russell Brown, a super senior creative person at Adobe, and perhaps more interestingly, one of the founding team of Photoshop along with the Knoll Brothers. His observations about photography, Instagram, photo manipulation are fantastic. A joy! beginners, photography, iphone, composition Our first guest is the ever-wacky Russell Brown, a super senior creative person at Adobe, and perhaps more interestingly, one of the founding team of Photoshop along with the Knoll Brothers. His observations about photography, Instagram, photo manipulation are fantastic. A joy!

]]> Our first guest is the ever-wacky Russell Brown, a super senior creative person at Adobe, and perhaps more interestingly, one of the founding team of Photoshop along with the Knoll Brothers. His observations about photography, Instagram, photo manipulation are fantastic. A joy!

]]> https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/56 9968b13b-6463-437c-beae-ef8bf368dac6 Sun, 03 Mar 2019 02:00:00 -0700 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson 56 Why We Print (and Happy Birthday Ansel!) full M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson There are a lot of important reasons to print your pictures, it being Ansel Adams' birthday isn't one of them... 22:45 no There are a lot of important reasons to print your pictures, it being Ansel Adams' birthday isn't one of them... composition, beginners, photography, practice, hobby, pictures There are a lot of important reasons to print your pictures, it being Ansel Adams' birthday isn't one of them...

]]> There are a lot of important reasons to print your pictures, it being Ansel Adams' birthday isn't one of them...

]]> https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/55 a817edf5-f669-4e88-b3b7-2fa63f68229e Sat, 23 Feb 2019 06:00:00 -0700 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson 55 Visiting Monet full M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson You'd think that an exhibit of Monet's paintings wouldn't have too much to say to a photographer, but you'd be wrong... 17:07 no You'd think that an exhibit of Monet's paintings wouldn't have too much to say to a photographer, but you'd be wrong... Monet, art, painting, san francisco, deyoung, exhibit, You'd think that an exhibit of Monet's paintings wouldn't have too much to say to a photographer, but you'd be wrong...

]]> You'd think that an exhibit of Monet's paintings wouldn't have too much to say to a photographer, but you'd be wrong...

]]> https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/52 31b3317b-8eb2-4ee3-9e44-04e3b0ba1071 Sun, 03 Feb 2019 07:00:00 -0700 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson 52 Photography for Creative Expression (after 180 Years) full M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson Starting from the "document" side of photography, and moving into the poetic. 23:52 no Starting from the "document" side of photography, and moving into the poetic. photo, poetry, handmade, craft, beginner, fifty Starting from the "document" side of photography, and moving into the poetic.

]]> Starting from the "document" side of photography, and moving into the poetic.

]]> https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/50 1afb350a-1a8a-42e0-9d46-95218c4b5736 Sun, 20 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0700 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson 50 Collage with Gabrielle full M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson More explorations of ways to play with your pictures and explore the power in juxtaposition -- whether in collage, book layouts, or wall displays 18:14 no More explorations of ways to play with your pictures and explore the power in juxtaposition -- whether in collage, book layouts, or wall displays. art, crafts, projects, home, photos, snapshots, collage, scrapbook More explorations of ways to play with your pictures and explore the power in juxtaposition -- whether in collage, book layouts, or wall displays.

]]> More explorations of ways to play with your pictures and explore the power in juxtaposition -- whether in collage, book layouts, or wall displays.

]]> https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/49 981142e6-802b-445a-be72-b92d5f3f2496 Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0700 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson 49 When You Need a Pro... full M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson Professionals can deliver the goods. So when are those moments when it's worth getting a pro versus just handling a picture yourself? And how do you even hire a pro? 20:13 no Professionals can deliver the goods. So when are those moments when it's worth getting a pro versus just handling a picture yourself? And how do you even hire a pro? professional, photographer, wedding, events, hiring, freelance Professionals can deliver the goods. So when are those moments when it's worth getting a pro versus just handling a picture yourself? And how do you even hire a pro?

]]> Professionals can deliver the goods. So when are those moments when it's worth getting a pro versus just handling a picture yourself? And how do you even hire a pro?

]]> https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/47 ac732596-a14c-447f-b99a-c9a30aae9aab Thu, 10 Jan 2019 22:00:00 -0700 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson 47 Wabi Sabi and Photographic Imperfection full M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson It's hard not to want to make your photos "perfect" whatever that might mean -- skin with no blemishes, compositions elegant, no reflections... but embracing the imperfect is part of improving your pictures. Learn about the philosophy of wabi-sabi... 13:41 no It's hard not to want to make your photos "perfect" whatever that might mean -- skin with no blemishes, compositions elegant, no reflections... but embracing the imperfect is part of improving your pictures. Learn about the philosophy of wabi-sabi... art, wabi-sabi, wabi, imperfection, perfection, photoshop It's hard not to want to make your photos "perfect" whatever that might mean -- skin with no blemishes, compositions elegant, no reflections... but embracing the imperfect is part of improving your pictures. Learn about the philosophy of wabi-sabi...

]]> It's hard not to want to make your photos "perfect" whatever that might mean -- skin with no blemishes, compositions elegant, no reflections... but embracing the imperfect is part of improving your pictures. Learn about the philosophy of wabi-sabi...

]]> https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/46 566f37ce-c27d-49df-a04c-f0c61d5be444 Sun, 06 Jan 2019 21:00:00 -0700 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson 46 Look at the Light full M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson We're back and looking at moody lighting opportunities and how the think about them. Also, we dig into some reasons to limit how much you shoot, and how to organize the things you keep. But mostly it's about the light. 25:00 no We're back and looking at moody lighting opportunities and how the think about them. Also, we dig into some reasons to limit how much you shoot, and how to organize the things you keep. But mostly it's about the light. composition, beginners, photography, practice, hobby, pictures We're back and looking at moody lighting opportunities and how the think about them. Also, we dig into some reasons to limit how much you shoot, and how to organize the things you keep. But mostly it's about the light.

]]> We're back and looking at moody lighting opportunities and how the think about them. Also, we dig into some reasons to limit how much you shoot, and how to organize the things you keep. But mostly it's about the light.

]]> https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/45 2327bd57-07d1-49a5-a0c3-9bf8eea9a71d Mon, 31 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0700 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson 45 Photographing Nudes - A Privileged Intimacy (The NSFW Episode) full M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson One of the most fun and challenging subjects for photographers is nude figures; but how do you start? what do you say? In this episode Rubin reflects on his process in ways that are applicable to all sorts of every day photography. 28:18 no One of the most fun and challenging subjects for photographers is nude figures; but how do you start? what do you say? In this episode Rubin reflects on his process in ways that are applicable to all sorts of every day photography. nude, naked, art, pornography, fine art, photography, weston, nsfw One of the most fun and challenging subjects for photographers is nude figures; but how do you start? what do you say? In this episode Rubin reflects on his process in ways that are applicable to all sorts of every day photography.

]]> One of the most fun and challenging subjects for photographers is nude figures; but how do you start? what do you say? In this episode Rubin reflects on his process in ways that are applicable to all sorts of every day photography.

]]> https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/44 474cb814-573b-49bd-b5f2-58414e58d274 Wed, 26 Dec 2018 07:00:00 -0700 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson 44 A Minimum Quantity of Gear full M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson Pros have great gear. But what do you need when you aren't a pro? 19:53 no Pros have great gear. But what do you need when you aren't a pro? gear, photography, equipment, pro, minimal Pros have great gear. But what do you need when you aren't a pro?

]]> Pros have great gear. But what do you need when you aren't a pro?

]]> https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/43 3614664f-a98a-4762-ace0-47987cf3bb9d Sun, 23 Dec 2018 09:00:00 -0700 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson 43 Landscapes, Mostly... full M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson Ansel Adams suggested that landscapes are the hardest photos to pull off. They are inspired by our amazing real life experience of the majestic outdoors, but somehow get crushed into little photos. Is there anything that can be done? 19:37 no Ansel Adams suggested that landscapes are the hardest photos to pull off. They are inspired by our amazing real life experience of the majestic outdoors, but somehow get crushed into little photos. Is there anything that can be done? Oh, and Rubin reveals a secret... landscape, photography, lens, iphone, camera, horizon, smartphone Ansel Adams suggested that landscapes are the hardest photos to pull off. They are inspired by our amazing real life experience of the majestic outdoors, but somehow get crushed into little photos. Is there anything that can be done? Oh, and Rubin reveals a secret...

]]> Ansel Adams suggested that landscapes are the hardest photos to pull off. They are inspired by our amazing real life experience of the majestic outdoors, but somehow get crushed into little photos. Is there anything that can be done? Oh, and Rubin reveals a secret...

]]> https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/36 fa6cb264-7e0f-46b1-b849-a1ac63bb5355 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 06:00:00 -0700 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson 36 The Presumption of Truth full M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson Strong opinions, weakly held. Perhaps we shouldn't presume photographs are so true... 12:49 no Follow up on Episode #20 on Truth! truth, journalism, integrity, photoshop, mccurry, synecdoche Follow up on Episode #20 on Truth!

]]> Follow up on Episode #20 on Truth!

]]> https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/32a e8865aa1-e756-4642-94a6-92a98aacd0d5 Sat, 24 Nov 2018 19:00:00 -0700 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson full M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson The Rubin Brothers enjoy a lively conversation about our various interests; photography, magic, media, film and family. While the turkey was cooking, we retreated to his studio for a chat. 37:37 no The Rubin Brothers enjoy a lively conversation about our various interests; photography, magic, media, film and family. While the turkey was cooking, we retreated to his studio for a chat. DNA, jurrasic park, harold and maude, media, technology, film, cinema, magic, groundhogday, The Rubin Brothers enjoy a lively conversation about our various interests; photography, magic, media, film and family. While the turkey was cooking, we retreated to his studio for a chat.

]]> The Rubin Brothers enjoy a lively conversation about our various interests; photography, magic, media, film and family. While the turkey was cooking, we retreated to his studio for a chat.

]]> https://everyday-photography.fireside.fm/28 06206d09-0d2d-4380-b716-3caf85a56bb7 Sat, 10 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0700 M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson 28 Constraints and Photographic "Games" full M.H. Rubin and Suzanne Fritz-Hanson There's nothing worse than a blank canvas. And being told you can take pictures of anything is actually a bit paralyzing. So here's some ways to break the jam and play creatively. 15:04 no creativity, blank canvas, art, poetry, photography, hobby, craft, fun