FroKnowsPhoto Photography Podcasts

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the new Nikon Z50 II, Viltrox's insanely "cheap" new 135 f/1.8 lens for Sony, Jared's klepto urge to steal his Dad's...& much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 126!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the Kickstarter campaign for Book 2 (Bit.ly/frobook2), Canon and Nikon's new lens offerings, complicated dating app profile pictures & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 125!

In this episode, Jared is joined by a very special guest where they chat about traveling with photo gear, film photography, "surprise & delight" deliverables & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 124!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Jared's R1 that he just received in the mail, major camera and lens rumors including the Sony a1 II and Canon R6 Mark III & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 123!

In this episode, Jared flies solo, talks about his experience photographing the MLB Division Series, talks about "Imposter Syndrome," Vanessa Joy calls in & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 122!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Jared's refusal for apologies, bad business practices, Stephen's recap of his "butt-rock concert," Jared's final book title reveal & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 121!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the new iPhone and it's issues, Canon & Nikon firmware updates, Stephen's latest "photoshoot" & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 120!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Jared's yearning to go to church, how we need an official title for an upcoming major project, finally getting our hands on a Sony a9 III & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 119!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Jared's replacement for a dating app, how a Nikon shooter dropped everything for another brand, the new Nikon 50 f1.4 lens & Canon's C80 & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 118!

In this special BONUS episode, Jared sits down with legendary photographer, David Burnett. The duo discuss David's life's work as a photojournalist, covering some of the most iconic moments and events in history. Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. Enjoy this bonus episode of RAWtalk!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Jared's time at the Sony Kando event, his rough trip home and an eye-opening interview with legendary photographer David Burnett! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 117!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Jared's time at the Sony Kando event and if his time spent warrants being kicked out or not, real world usage with a pre-production model of the Canon R1, Sony's insane swag bag & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 116!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Sony's "secret" upcoming trip, how Google went too far with their latest #TeamPixel launch , Stephen recaps his daughter's 1st birthday party that Jared attended & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 115!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest round of Fund-A-Photographer, how the Trump campaign denied Jared, insane credit card surcharges, the chaos of AI in photography & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 114!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss shooting in the real world with the Canon R5 Mark II, Jared's "passionate" photo critiques, how a famous photographer stops by the studio & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 113!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Jared's "MAJOR" award that he DECLINED to accept, the importance of a personal brand and organic growth, what it takes to be a photojournalist in today's political environment & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 112!

In this episode, Jared sits down with AP photographer Evan Vucci, who is responsible for taking one of the most historic images of our time: the Trump assassination attempt photograph. Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 111!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the photojournalists behind the Trump assassination attempt photos and the importance of photography today, recap the FroKnowsPhoto bootcamp, breakdown Canon's new R1 and R5 Mark II cameras & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 110!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest controversy around the Nikon Z6 III's dynamic range, Canon's upcoming "BIG" announcement, Jared being spotted on TV in Japan & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 109!

In this episode, Jared flys solo as Stephen is out for the week on vacation. Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 108!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest Nikon offering in the highly-anticipated Z6 III, announce the winner of the Super Huger Mega Camera Giveaway & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 107!

In this episode, Jared flies solo while Stephen is working on the Nikon Z6 III Preview. He recaps his Boston trip, discusses his hatred for tipping & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 106! To sign up for the July 27th Bootcamp, head on over to http://bit.ly/july27fro

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss expectations with photographing friends and family "for free," Jared's TV debut and Bryce Harper photoshoot, new releases from Sigma and Canon & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 105!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Gerald Undone's "controversial" press trip video, tips & tricks for traveling with high-end gear, the 14th anniversary of FroKnowsPhoto & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 104!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Panasonic's latest camera and the negative press it's been getting, more Canon R5 Mark II "leaked" specs, Canon's new "10 lb" camera & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 103!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Canon's R1 "Development Announcement" along with the supposed "leaked" specs, what the R1 needs to be to succeed to be a flagship in 2024, current wedding photography "trends" & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 102!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen almost got BEAT UP by Phillies' fans, the supposed "R5 Mark II and R1" Canon teaser, Jared's Grand Slam FOMO, "Racist" Paparazzi & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 101!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss buying "renewed" gear from Amazon and why you should stay away from it, who is the new owner of www.LMountAlliance.com, general ethics of street photography & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 100!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the 58 "MYSTERY" boxes Canon sent, Canon opening up their RF mount, the upcoming Civil War photojournalism movie & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 099!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the "criticism" around MKBHD's latest review and what it's like reviewing products in the camera industry, Sony's latest odd lens release, Jared's film processing journey & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 098!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss getting DENIED, going skydiving and testing out a "new camera," nearly getting arrested at the Liberty Bell & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 097!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Jared's camera "fail", how "4th party" lenses are winning lately, the upcoming solar eclipse & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 096!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Canon & Sony's latest round of firmware updates, how Jared was publicly BOOED, our thoughts on Nikon and Sigma's new lenses & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 095!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Jared's next big project in depth, how AI is creeping into the video sphere, how Canon may be moving into the "retro" camera market & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 094!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Nikon's latest "MAJOR" firmware update for the Z9, how professional Sony shooters are SWITCHING to a certain camera, Stephen's Photoshop "skills" & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 093!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of Canon & Sony rumors including the upcoming R5 Mark II and a supposed "World's First" lens from Sony. Meanwhile, Jared opens up about his time spend with the Fuji X100 VI for the past week or so & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 092!

In this episode, Jared strikes back at a post someone wrote about him going on Safari. Stephen is away so Jared is flying SOLO until Vanessa Joy decides to join....and MAN, was she PISSED at these people! I don't blame her at all...Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 091!

In this episode, Jared and Stephen discuss the latest round of new gear releases including Sigma's 500mm f/5.6 and 15mm f/1.4 fisheye along with Sony's 24-50 f/2.8 G and Fuji's X100VI. Jared declares his new love for large format film and we have a deep discussion about Fuji... Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 090!

In this episode, Jared and Stephen discuss Canon's rumored upcoming lineup for 2024 which includes two huge camera bodies, how paid photo contests are a complete scam & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 089! Check out the pictures from the Sports Contest we were referring to during the podcast: https://petapixel.com/2024/02/13/pro-baseball-photo-competition-announces-inaugral-winners/

In this episode, Jared and Stephen discuss using the Apple Vision Pro for the first time as a creative, Jared's new role as a video editor, the terrible on-going "blurry photo" trend & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 088!

In this episode, Jared and Stephen discuss the latest rounds of Nikon Z6 III rumored specs, how their latest YouTube video flopped, Jared's plan to "switch" to film photography & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 087!

In this special BONUS episode, Jared sits down with legendary photographer, Neil Leifer. The duo discuss Neil's life's work photographing sports! This archived episode was previously released on YouTube and was filmed and recorded at Sony Kando on 5/8/18. Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. Enjoy this bonus episode of RAWtalk!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the first round of major specs regarding the Canon R1, Sports Illustrated laying off more staff, how Jared really rubbed a LEGENDARY photographer the wrong way & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 086!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen are LIVE from "Nikon's SECRET Camera Event" on the Spanish island of Lanzarote recapping Jared's experience being a main shooter on his on-going bowling show & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 085!

In this episode, Jared and Stephen discuss their initial thoughts on Canon's new massive 200-800mm supertelephoto zoom lens, the on-going production and behind-the-scenes of the bowling show, teachable moments in videos, Apple's Vision Pro coming soon & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 084!

In this episode, Jared finally spills the beans on what he's been working on for the past two years, the duo also discuss the new year along with Stephen's secret twist on his family holiday photo & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 083!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Jared's first take on the a9 III with final production firmware versus the Canon R3 in the real world. They also talk about their favorite gear of 2023, predictions for 2024 & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 082!

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest Nikon rumors about the upcoming Z6 III, Canon's supposed "dream" lens, our holiday team dinner & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 081!

In this episode, Jared updates Stephen on his adventures in Kenya, having to take the pink pill, the gruesome animal photos he's taken, what gear he's been using & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 080!

In this episode, Jared updates Stephen on his adventures in Africa, using the new Sony a9 III in the real world & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 079!