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This is a side-by-side photograph of Leo and Chris, both holding vintage cameras. Leo on the left has white hair and wears a light blue shirt; Chis on the right has blonde hair and a black shirt. Both are smiling and looking at their cameras. The background features a dimly lit studio with a green and red light. Text reads "CLUB TWIT Photo Time #5. Intricate."
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Feb 7th 2025

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Photo Time with Chris Marquardt #5 - "Luminous"

Hosted by Leo Laporte, Chris Marquardt

Leo Laporte is joined by photography guru Chris Marquardt for their monthly dive into the world of digital imaging.

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Leo Laporte is joined by photography guru Chris Marquardt for their monthly dive into the world of digital imaging. In this jam-packed episode, the dynamic duo discuss:

  • Monthly Photo Assignment: They review submissions for the monthly challenge with the theme "luminous." Up next: "Bold." Get your cameras ready and start snapping those daring shots!
  • Cloudflare now supports content credentials, helping authenticate photos across 20% of the internet. Is this the future of fighting deepfakes?
  • Instagram and TikTok alternatives are on the rise as photographers seek different experiences. One gaining stream is PixelFed, an open-source, decentralized platform that looks and functions similarly to Instagram but without the ads and algorithmic feeds.
  • Kodak's crackdown on companies re-spooling motion picture film for still photography highlights tensions in the growing film photography market.
  • Chris pulls out a surprise from his camera bag—the quirky Holga! This cheap plastic medium-format camera creates distinctively lo-fi images. The pair geek out on its history and unique charm.
  • Viewer questions: The use of AI tools, beating harsh midday sun for portraits, the analog revival among young shooters, and more.

Chris also shares updates on his upcoming Eastern European Electric Photo Road Trip, a boutique photo tour that will take participants through some of the world's most photogenic cities.

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Next Assignment: Bold

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