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It’s photo time with Leo Laporte and photographer Chris Marquardt! In this episode, they dive into the most "delightful" submissions from the latest community photo challenge—think mouth-watering food shots, tranquil reflections, and glowing beams of sunlight. The duo shares expert feedback on composition and lighting, plus tips for making your food photos pop on social media.

🎄 Holiday Photo Adventure: https://tfttf.com/christmas2025

• Chris still has spots open for his immersive Timber Frames & Twinkling Lights 2025 workshop through the Black Forest and Alsace—hotels, food, and enchanting night photography included!

📋 Episode Highlights:

• “Delightful” Assignment Results: Chris picks three standout entries—including unique reflections and the perfect taco—explaining what makes an image visually appetizing.
• New Challenge Revealed: Get ready—next month’s photo theme is "Solid." Start brainstorming ways to represent solidity, from geometric shapes to towering architecture.
• Gear & News Roundup: The Nikon ZR cinema camera debuts with RED’s RAW format and Apple unveils the iPhone 17 with upgraded 48MP cameras and new selfie tech.
• AI & Copyright: How image theft is getting a new twist with AI “remixes,” plus the rise (and growing importance) of content credentials for photo authenticity.
• DIY Corner: Learn how to shoot infrared photos with just your iPhone and a simple filter.
• Film Detectives: Are some Leica-branded films really made by German manufacturer Adox?
• Creative Inspiration: Discover the story of a photographer crafting lenses from glacial ice—melding art, climate science, and a lot of cold hands.

📸 This Month's Assignment: Solid

• Submit your most delightfully odd photos to The Tech Guy Flickr group: https://www.flickr.com/groups/techguy
• Please tag it as #TGsolid

💡 Have a photography question? Chris and Leo are taking Q&A for next month—submit yours via https://tfttf.com/ptq

Check out Chris Marquardt's photography workshops, coaching, and more at https://DiscoverTheTopFloor.com

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