Photography Matters

Ted A Vieira

A Podcast for Photographers

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217 episodes
Updated February 22

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Jan 17, 2023
Photography Matters Ep 106 – Photography, The Universal Language
Lakers played Rockets last night and came away with the W! LeBron’s getting closer to beating Kareems all-time highest scoring record. Cool stuff. But the main thing I wanted to touch on this week is photography, the universal language. Enjoy. The post Photography Matters Ep 106 – Photography, The Universal Language appeared first on Photography Matters.
Jan 10, 2023
Photography Matters Ep 105 – Do You Feel Your Photography
Do you feel your photography? What do I mean by that? It’s not just about getting a feeling from your photos, but also how you approach the session when you are photographing what you photograph. For me, this is almost the main fundamental of how I approach my photography, playing music, and more. I’ll explain … The post Photography Matters Ep 105 – Do You Feel Your Photography appeared first on Photography Matters.
Jan 3, 2023
Photography Matters Ep 104 – Happy New Year, Resolutions, Motivation & Bowling
Happy New Year! I’ve got a feeling that 2023 is going to be an amazing year. Can you feel that? I can. Got any resolutions for the new year? I’ll share some of mine, talk about motivation (popular topic), and some other stuff. Enjoy. The post Photography Matters Ep 104 – Happy New Year, Resolutions, Motivation & Bowling appeared first on Photography Matters.
Dec 29, 2022
Photography Matters Ep 103 – New Leica M6, Opinionated Content Creators and more
The NEW Leica M6 Classic. Man, I did not see this coming. But I’m so glad Leica did this. Probably not for the reasons you might be thinking. I also talk about what it’s like to take in content from highly opinionated content creators (such as myself). Enjoy. YYE Camera – Leica CLA and Repair … The post Photography Matters Ep 103 – New Leica M6, Opinionated Content Creators and more appeared first on Photography Matters.
Dec 20, 2022
Photography Matters EP 102 – What’s the Most Important Part of Your Photography
What are the most important things about your photography. What are the elements that you really want to focus on. Have you ever thought about that. I’m sure most of you probably have. But if you haven’t, give it some real thought. I’ll explain why during the show. Enjoy. The Links Dead Man’s Gun, S1 … The post Photography Matters EP 102 – What’s the Most Important Part of Your Photography appeared first on Photography Matters.
Dec 16, 2022
Photography Matters Ep 101 – Are the Masters Still Relevant?
Are the “Masters of Photography,” refering to the photographers of the 20th Century that are still celebrated today…. with all the changes in photography, is their work still relevant. Is it still important to “Study the Masters”? I think you probably already know how I feel about it. Food for thought. Enjoy. The post Photography Matters Ep 101 – Are the Masters Still Relevant? appeared first on Photography Matters.
Jun 12, 2021
Photography Matters Ep 100 – Story Telling
Story telling. It’s one of my favorite aspects of the humans. People love to hear stories. Some people are great at telling stories. In this episode I share my thoughts on how story telling integrates with photography. Enjoy. A Book That Will Literally Change Your Life! The post Photography Matters Ep 100 – Story Telling appeared first on Photography Matters.
Nov 26, 2020
INSPIRED – Episode 51 – Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone is having a fantastic time, hopefully with people you love. Today’s episode will be a short one, but I hope motivational. Enjoy. The Links Something For The Whole Family! The post INSPIRED – Episode 51 – Happy Thanksgiving appeared first on Photography Matters.
Nov 25, 2020
Photography Matters Ep 99 – The Black & White of It…
For any of you who have known me for any amount of time, you’re very likely familiar with my obsession with black and white photography. If you ever wondered why it’s so one sided for me, I’ll let you know why 99 times out of 100, I’ll choose black and white over color. Enjoy. A … The post Photography Matters Ep 99 – The Black & White of It… appeared first on Photography Matters.
Nov 13, 2020
INSPIRED – Episode 50 – The Extraordinary Ordinary
We’ve all seen work from photographers who can shoot the seemingly ordinary scenes or subjects. But while it is something so ordinary, there is something there; something that does make the photo work. There is something about the shot that gives the photo an extraordinary feel. How does that happen. I’ll talk about this today. … The post INSPIRED – Episode 50 – The Extraordinary Ordinary appeared first on Photography Matters.
Nov 11, 2020
Photography Matters Ep 98 – DNA & Are Your Photos Good Enough
Do you know, or are you, yourself, a photographer who doesn’t really want to study other photographer’s work? Some feel it could influence them too much? I’ve heard that kind of thing from time to time. Also, since we’ve been talking about selling your prints or books lately, I’ve got a little bit more to … The post Photography Matters Ep 98 – DNA & Are Your Photos Good Enough appeared first on Photography Matters.
Nov 6, 2020
INSPIRED – Episode 49 – Favorite Cameras & Create.Photography Podcast
I know we all have our favorite cameras. I’ll talk about mine and reasons why they are my favorites. Also want to let you know about a reasonably new podcast out there. It’s called Create.Photography and its host is photographer, Daniel Sigg. I was recently on an episode with Daniel. Great guy. (good photographer, too!) … The post INSPIRED – Episode 49 – Favorite Cameras & Create.Photography Podcast appeared first on Photography Matters.
Nov 3, 2020
Photography Matters Ep 97 – Window Dressing and A Couple Leica Tips
I’ve been getting out with my camera a bit more these days. Just wanted to share a recent experience that inspired a new project. Also have a couple items about Leica gear. Helpful stuff if it applies to you. Enjoy. The Photos All photos shot with my Leica M262 and Summicron 50mm. All of them … The post Photography Matters Ep 97 – Window Dressing and A Couple Leica Tips appeared first on Photography Matters.
Oct 30, 2020
INSPIRED – Episode 48 – Do You Always Carry?
Are you one of those photographers who always carry a camera with you? I mean a proper camera, not your phone. (although the cameras on our phones are becoming freakishly good) I’ll share my 2 cents on the topic. Enjoy A Real Page Turner, Great for Halloween! The post INSPIRED – Episode 48 – Do You Always Carry? appeared first on Photography Matters.
Oct 29, 2020
INSPIRED – Episode 47 – Are You Printing? Are You Selling?
In recent video I uploaded to YouTube I talk about the concept of selling prints from your website. I thought I’d talk a little be more on that subject. Enjoy The Links You Owe It To Yourself To Buy This Book! The post INSPIRED – Episode 47 – Are You Printing? Are You Selling? appeared first on Photography Matters.
Oct 28, 2020
INSPIRED – Episode 46 – Sharpness is a Bourgeois Concept
In 1998 at age 90, the photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, who swore by his Leica, said to Helmut Newton: “sharpness is a bourgeois concept.” Bourgeois means wealth without taste. Jim Austen That’s one of my favorite photography quotes. “sharpness is a bourgeois concept.” I’ll share my two cents on the subject. Enjoy. Dark Vegasy Stuff For … The post INSPIRED – Episode 46 – Sharpness is a Bourgeois Concept appeared first on Photography Matters.
Oct 27, 2020
Photography Matters Ep 96 – Should You Start a Podcast or YouTube Channel
I think I remember doing an episode on this topic before, but I was recently asked by another photographer if they should start a podcast or do a YouTube channel. I’ll give my 2 cents on the subject. Enjoy. You Could Own This Book! Not Kidding! The post Photography Matters Ep 96 – Should You Start a Podcast or YouTube Channel appeared first on Photography Matters.
Oct 26, 2020
INSPIRED – Episode 45 – AI Post Processing
I watched a YouTube video this morning from photographer, Thomas Heaton. Great photographer, great youtube channel. He was expressing his concerns about the idea of AI software doing the post processing of your images. I’ll give you my 2 cents on that. Enjoy. The Links Do You Own This Book Yet!? The post INSPIRED – Episode 45 – AI Post Processing appeared first on Photography Matters.
Oct 22, 2020
INSPIRED – Episode 44 – Short Stories Continued
Today I posted an episode of Photography Matters, talking about a variety of writing exercises to help build your storytelling chops. Just wanted to followup with a couple things I left out. This will be a short one. Crazy Awesome Book of the Week! The post INSPIRED – Episode 44 – Short Stories Continued appeared first on Photography Matters.
Oct 21, 2020
Photography Matters Ep 95 – Short Stories
An idea had come to me today, and I think it might be a good one. An exercise that can help strengthen my storytelling muscle. Then I thought, why keep this to myself? Might as well share it with you and see if maybe this would sound interesting to you. The post Photography Matters Ep 95 – Short Stories appeared first on Photography Matters.

Photography Matters

Photography Matters Ep 106 – Photography, The Universal Language

Photography Matters Ep 105 – Do You Feel Your Photography

Photography Matters Ep 104 – Happy New Year, Resolutions, Motivation & Bowling

Photography Matters Ep 103 – New Leica M6, Opinionated Content Creators and more

Photography Matters EP 102 – What’s the Most Important Part of Your Photography

Photography Matters Ep 101 – Are the Masters Still Relevant?

Photography Matters Ep 100 – Story Telling

INSPIRED – Episode 51 – Happy Thanksgiving

Photography Matters Ep 99 – The Black & White of It…

INSPIRED – Episode 50 – The Extraordinary Ordinary

Photography Matters Ep 98 – DNA & Are Your Photos Good Enough

INSPIRED – Episode 49 – Favorite Cameras & Create.Photography Podcast

Photography Matters Ep 97 – Window Dressing and A Couple Leica Tips

INSPIRED – Episode 48 – Do You Always Carry?

INSPIRED – Episode 47 – Are You Printing? Are You Selling?

INSPIRED – Episode 46 – Sharpness is a Bourgeois Concept

Photography Matters Ep 96 – Should You Start a Podcast or YouTube Channel

INSPIRED – Episode 45 – AI Post Processing

INSPIRED – Episode 44 – Short Stories Continued

Photography Matters Ep 95 – Short Stories