Whitespider Film Collective - Learn, Share, Explore

Every year the same things happen, you start off ready to take on the photography world and before you know it your sitting at Christmas dinner telling everyone why you didn't get around to doing everything you wanted to do photographically during the previous 12 months. We discuss getting your goals organized and developing a system to achieve them that's right for you. Also, in the "Tip of the Cast" John talks about how to use Photoshop's auto levels feature. Music by Peter John Ross

After years of darkroom printing I never thought I'd see the day where I was no longer using my enlarger and print trays. But I don't even miss them, I love Photoshop and the darkroom is now a store room. Good thing to, I have a lot of old computer parts that I don't know what to do with. Also, in the "Tip of the Cast" Ed talks about the importance of being prepared to make create images. Music by Peter John Ross

We added a new member to our Master's Series in March and its, drum roll please.....Robin Bartholick! Robin is a commercial photographer whose work is nothing short of stunning. He has managed to do what few have, mix fine art photography with commercial photography, and do so successfully. We sat down with Robin for a lengthy discussion about his education, work and the industry as a whole. Music by Peter John Ross

Our review of the Microtek ArtixScan M1 is the most in-depth review of the scanner anyway. Because of its popularity we've decided to discuss the scanner a bit for everyone out their that doesn't like to read. Music by Peter John Ross

The world of professional photography is changing everyday, but in ways many people may not realize. At no other time in our history has there many as many people out their who, because of digital photography, now call themselves "professionals" even though they have know idea what their doing. So, how do the real professionals survive? Consumer education. Music by Peter John Ross

Things don't always work out the way you plan them and that can be a good thing. Music by Peter John Ross

California was been hit lately with hundreds of wildfires, one of which is burning thousands of acres of Big Sur, one of my favorite shooting locations. Seeing parts of this place destoryed make me appreciate its beauty even more. Music by Peter John Ross

I'm offen asked the question "How are you so creative?". I don't know it just happens. Music by Peter John Ross

Making a great image is more than just being lucky. You have to work hard to create something that others will see as worthy of the title "Art". In fact it takes more than hard work, it takes Time. Music by Peter John Ross

Over the last couple of months we've made some major upgrades and added a lot of new features for photographers on Whitespider.org. Edward Mendes and John Ford discusses some of the most interesting. Visit www.whitespider.org. Music by Peter John Ross

We recently had the opportunity to visit photographer Kim Weston at his home and studio outside of Carmel, CA. Kim has been working with the human figure for almost 30 years, creating some of the subjects most beautiful and creative work during that time. Kim is a wonderfully personable guy, during our time with we discuss not only his work but also his family and his vision of photography. Enjoy! Music by Peter John Ross

With all the new technology in digital photography coming out on almost a daily basis, when do you know when that new piece of equipment may be more than we need right now, especially when something even better will take its place in a few months. Music by Hop on Pop and Peter John Ross

It can be enlightening to see how other people, perticularly writers and poets, see your work and give you and a room full of people feed back through there own art based on your images. Hopfully you'll understand after listening to the cast. Music by Hop on Pop