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Leica Secrets, AI Filters, and the Return of Film – What Photographers Need to Know Now
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Mar 20th 2026

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Photo Time with Chris Marquardt #18: Dazzling

Filters, Flamingos, and Future Tech

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Category: Help & How To

It’s Photo Time with Chris Marquardt and Leo Laporte! This month’s theme is “Dazzling”—think snowy streets, vivid birds, and bold colors, as the duo reviews member photo submissions and explores what makes an image stand out.

⭐️ Episode Highlights:
- Assignment Review: Analyzing three “dazzling” photo entries—why snow is tough to capture, why a dark car helps, and when dazzle is emotional, not just visual.
- Photo News: Autofocus magic for Leica lenses, negative film workflows in Capture One, AI-powered editing layers in Canva, and keeping photos authentic in the age of generative AI.
- Fun Extras: A look at Canon’s retro waist-level camera prototype, the truth about Portra filters, and the unique feel of black-and-white cameras.
- Q&A: Listener questions on light field cameras, the blurry boundary between AI tools and artistry, and whether effort equals a better photo.

📷 Next Assignment: Playful
- Submit to the Tech Guy Flickr group: https://www.flickr.com/groups/techguy
- Tag your photo: TGplayful  

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