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Photo Time with Chris Marquardt #17: Flowing

Custom Bokeh and the Joy of Hacking Your Own Aperture

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It’s Photo Time with Chris Marquardt and Leo Laporte! This month’s theme is “Flowing”—from creative long-exposure night shots to festival light art and playful Lady Liberty perspectives.

⭐️ Episode Highlights:

  • Assignment Review: Chris Marquardt breaks down club member submissions, why thumbnails matter, and the storytelling power of forced perspective.
  • Photo News: Hear about the Ricoh GR IV Monochrome’s creative advantages, Leica’s rumored sale, Hasselblad’s revolutionary stabilization, and the artistry of thermal Olympics photography.
  • DIY & Q&A: Experimenting with custom aperture shapes via LCDs, Kickstarter panoramic film cams, and tips for crafting bokeh bubbles (including musical notes!).

📷 Next Assignment: Dazzling

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