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  • EP117 Chris Benny | Australia’s most in-demand car photographer
    In this episode of The Camera Life, we sit down with award-winning director, DOP, and car photographer Chris Benny. Chris shares his journey from shooting mountain bikes to working with Top Gear and major automotive brands, building Cube Productions, and mastering both photography and film. He reveals behind-the-scenes stories from high-pressure shoots, insights into gear choices, file workflows, marketing strategies, and his candid thoughts on AI in the creative industry. A must-listen for anyone passionate about automotive photography, commercial production, and the future of visual storytelling.   Chris Benny is an award winning Director, DOP, and Photographer. He began his photography career almost 20 years ago at the ripe age of 18 where he quickly become one of Australia’s most in-demand car photographers for the biggest car magazines and publishers. It wasn’t long before the world’s leading car manufactures also started noticing Chris’s unique eye for high-quality advertising car content. Today Chris has skilled himself across not only photography, but also has over 10 years experience in cinema including, Directing, DOP, and drone operation. While he is highly known in the automotive space, his experience goes well beyond this unique skill set as his work and passions stretches into the lifestyle, storytelling, documentary and adventure segments. QUBE Productions was founded by Chris Benny. A Sydney-based, full-service creative production company excelling in photographic and cinematic content. With a multi-skilled, award-winning team, they offer end-to-end services from creative concept to final delivery, across a spectrum of industries—automotive, lifestyle, tourism, corporate, editorial, and beyond. https://chrisbenny.com.au/https://www.qubeproductions.com.au/https://www.qubeproductions.com.au/chris-bennyhttps://www.instagram.com/chrisbennyimaging/ ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee a✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsbyjim_/===================================================
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  • EP116 Canon C50, Nikon Zr and GFX Eterna with Bruce Moyle - The Random Photography Show
    So many new Cine Cameras! Is this the future, will camera companies continue to prioritiswe video over stills? Bruce Moyle joins Justin and Greg to break down all the new cinema cameras that were released this week. We will discuss the Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55, Canon C50 and Nikon Zr. Plus how do they compare to the industry standard Sony FX3 and giants like the RED Komodo x and V-Raptor. Canon C50 vs Nikon ZR vs Fujifilm GFX Eterna—what matters for real-world shooting? We cover cinema vs hybrid use-cases, codecs, open-gate and vertical workflows, plus fresh gear news (Sony cards, Laowa tele, Leica cine). Viewer images cap it off with an incredible RAAF F/A-18 film shoot story and macro bee tips. Don’t miss the giveaway! ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee a✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsbyjim_/===================================================
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  • EP115 Lessons from 500+ Photographers with Andrew Hellmich of PhotoBizX
    PhotoBizX host Andrew Hellmich distills lessons from 500+ photographer interviews: JPEG-first shooting, wedding volume strategy, irresistible album upsells, same-day slideshows, pricing digital files for profit, and setting expectations that turn happy clients into referrals. We also dig into qualifying leads, defusing price objections, and community learning via festivals. A masterclass in building a sustainable photography business, start to finish. https://photobizx.com/author/andrew/https://impact-images.com.au/about/andrew/https://www.facebook.com/photobizxhttps://www.instagram.com/andrew_hellmich ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee a✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/===================================================
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  • EP114 Canon C50 and R6iii, Nikon Zr, DJI Mirrorless? The Random Photography Show
    Canon rumors, Nikon tweaks, and a spicy DJI mirrorless debate. We cover Bright Festival plans, Greg’s lunar-eclipse composite workflow, viewer gear talk, Laowa’s cine roadmap, Sigma leaks, Nikon Zf updates, Canon’s C50 plus new RF glass, and whether DJI should enter the mirrorless game. Fast-moving, practical, and fun for working shooters. (Full runtime covered.)
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  • EP113 Aidan Williams | Adventure Photographer
    Adventure photographer Aidan Williams shares how a burnout reset led him from the Blue Mountains to global highlines—shooting world-record walks, 4,000-metre altitudes, and thundering Nazare swells. We dig into safety-first rigging, packing light, weatherproof gear, creative angles after big hikes, and the business realities (insurance, logistics, client asks). Aidan breaks down his Nat Geo cover and why adding video can win jobs. Expect hard-won tactics, mindset shifts, and breathtaking stories.   Aidan Williams is a multi-award winning adventure photographer and videographer, known for his ability to capture cutting edge still and moving imagery. Telling stories of those around him while in high-risk environments around the world. Along the way being published in the biggest magazines and Newspapers in the World including the likes of; National Geographic, The Times, The Telegraph, Sydney Morning Herald, The Daily Telegraph, Outside Magazine, Men's Journal, Redbull Bulletin, Flight International, Australian photographic Magazine, Capture, Sidetracked Magazine, etc. Aidan works with many clients including; The Olympics, Redbull, Getty Images, Cirque Du Soleil, Petzl, Black Diamond, The North Face, Australian Olympic Committee, Paddle Australia, Australian Institute of Sport, Yahoo, Australian Federal Government and NSW State government. https://www.aidanwilliamsphoto.com/https://www.instagram.com/aidanwilliamsphoto/ ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee ✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/
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Live weekly podcast featuring long-form discussions on all things photography with hosts Greg, Justin and Jim. Join us live on Youtube every Monday at 7:30pm & Thursday at 9am (Australian Eastern Time) to join in on the conversation or listen back later on your favourite podcast player. From photography gear reviews and new camera rumours to discussions about the art and business of making images, this is The Camera Life Podcast.
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