FroKnowsPhoto Photography Podcasts

In this episode, Jared's recording live from Reno, Nevada where he's filming his upcoming bowling show. The duo discuss Jared's travel issues, the new Fuji GFX100RF, upcoming Canon & Sony cameras & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 143!

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

In this episode, Jared flies solo and discusses his upcoming travel arrangements, his take on retro cameras, various rumors & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 142!

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

In this episode, Jared's recording live from sunny Florida where he's testing out the new Sigma 300-600 f4 & Viltrox 35 f1.2 lens! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 141!

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen break down the MASSIVE amount of new camera gear that was announced at CP+ this year including the new Panasonic S1R II, Sigma's unique BF camera and 300-600mm f4 lens, Sony's new 400-800mm super zoom lens & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 140 !

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen go back to the basics and discuss photography lingo, if point & shoot cameras are back, how Jared photographed a 1000 foot 1950's historic ship & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 139!

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen catch up after taking last week off due to being under the weather with the flu. The duo discuss Nikon's latest rounds of news with their 28-135 f/4 PZ lens, 35 f/1.2 lens and RED's new Z-mount cameras! Meanwhile, more rumors hit for an upcoming pair of Sony G lenses, Jared gives a Book 2 update & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 138!

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

In this episode, Jared is heading out of the office to take on role of "Executive Producer" once again and last minute flies solo due to his busy schedule. He chats about the upcoming bowling production including what gear he's bringing, breaks down a recent "EROXON" commercial he saw & so much more. Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 137!

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

In this episode, the duo discuss Jared's "Executive Producer" role in his secret bowling show project, rumored "leaked" specs for Canon's supposed upcoming APS-C camera that's quite "stacked," Fuji's new Evo WIDE hybrid Instax camera & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 136!

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen critique Donald Trump and JD Vance's new "official" portraits live, discuss the latest firmware updates from Sony and Canon, Jared gets caught red-handed in a Subaru & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 135!

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen talk about the latest FroKnowsPhoto video that puts the Canon R1 against the R3 in the ultimate sensor battle, if the Canon EOS RC is actually a thing and if so, what they would want to see out of it & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 134!

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen talk about Jared buying TWO "new" cameras, debate JPEG vs RAW in 2025, reveal how the end of the year went & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 133!

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen talk about the last full episode, how Stephen's annual holiday family photo went, reveal live interviews at Jared's High School reunion, how the R6 Mark III WILL be a REVOLUTIONARY camera & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 132!

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2024

In this episode, Jared & Stephen recap Jared's African photo safari, breaking down his favorite gear used, how many photos he took, how the trip was overall & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 131!

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2024

In this episode, Jared sits down with Vanessa Joy live from Kenya! The duo talk about their on-going safari, what it's like to photograph the wild in the wild, what gear they're using & much more! Text Jared with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 130!

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

RAWtalk 129. I am flying solo today on this holiday. I talk about my upcoming 25th HS Reunion, what gear I'm taking to Kenya and I answer your Questions. Enjoy and Happy Thanks Giving.

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2024

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Sony's latest offerings in the brand new a1 II and 28-70mm f/2.0 GM lens, an update of Jared's ship photo story & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 128!

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2024

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Sony's major announcement OF an announcement, controversial Taylor Swift photos, Jared's next FILM challenge & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 127!

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 25 October 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 18 October 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 4 October 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 6 September 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 23 August 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 16 August 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 9 August 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 2 August 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 19 July 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 12 July 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 21 June 2024

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

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 7 June 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 12 April 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 5 April 2024

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!

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2024