Uploaded May 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Yeah, I know, it's kind of a long one. But hey, if you like this whole having a sippy-sip while talking photography thing I'm doing with "Behind The Glass With a Glass", then I think you'll dig this episode.
Today I'll be enjoying a glass of Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva - a wonderful rum from Venezuela. This is my first dive into the world of sipping rums - normally I only encounter rum when it's mixed with Coke or hidden beneath some mint and limes. But this rum, served neat, is a little slice of South American heaven. It reminds me of a tawny port, but with a silkier mouthfeel. I think it just might be my new favorite after-dinner sip.
While I enjoy this rum in front of you, I'll be talking about getting married, hiring a wedding photographer, and going on honeymoon in Costa Rica. Such exciting stuff for EVERYONE. But don't worry, after I share some photos and anecdotes from the wedding and honeymoon, then we'll be talking photography.
The first photography topic I want to discuss is about limiting your gear to encourage creativity. We all love gear - I know I do - but over the past few years I've come to believe that having too many tools and pieces of gear at your disposal can stifle creativity. Having too many options in your camera bag(s) can rob you of creativity because you're not forcing yourself to work within limited confines.
Did Ansel Adams need a half-dozen cameras with him at all times? No. Did Henri Cartier Bresson use a plethora of different lenses? Nah.
Sound arguments, Nick. I should have been a lawyer.
After we discuss the concept of limiting your gear and view some perty photos, then I just have to talk about the most ridiculous invention to ever hit the photography world: Arsenal Smart Camera Assistant. I don't know why this thing exists, I don't know who wants it, but it's selling like gangbusters, so I guess I'm just an old stick in the mud.
BEFORE you leave a comment telling me all about how wrong I am about Arsenal or how I'm just some film hipster who didn't fully read up on Arsenal before I started trashing it...yeah, I know. I watched one commercial for it and thought it was dumb. I love shooting film - of course I think it's dumb. It's the opposite of analog photography. I would argue it's the opposite of all photography, but that's a little far for some folks.
But whatever the case, you like Arsenal? Buy it. You do you, baby.
If you have any questions about photography - beginner, advanced, whatever - or the business of photography or even just random questions about me, submit them to BGWG {at} nickcarverphoto {dot} com.
And be sure to check out Ben Christensen’s work at benchristensenphoto.com
Always drink responsibly and don't overdo it.
Thanks for watching! Cheers!
Website: nickcarverphotography.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nickcarver
Your contributions make these videos happen! nickcarverphoto.com/contribute
And check out my online course all about light metering for film photography: nickcarverphoto.com/metering
Yeah, I know, it's kind of a long one. But hey, if you like this whole having a sippy-sip while talking photography thing I'm doing with "Behind The Glass With a Glass", then I think you'll dig this episode.
Today I'll be enjoying a glass of Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva - a wonderful rum from Venezuela. This is my first dive into the world of sipping rums - normally I only encounter rum when it's mixed with Coke or hidden beneath some mint and limes. But this rum, served neat, is a little slice of South American heaven. It reminds me of a tawny port, but with a silkier mouthfeel. I think it just might be my new favorite after-dinner sip.
While I enjoy this rum in front of you, I'll be talking about getting married, hiring a wedding photographer, and going on honeymoon in Costa Rica. Such exciting stuff for EVERYONE. But don't worry, after I share some photos and anecdotes from the wedding and honeymoon, then we'll be talking photography.
The first photography topic I want to discuss is about limiting your gear to encourage creativity. We all love gear - I know I do - but over the past few years I've come to believe that having too many tools and pieces of gear at your disposal can stifle creativity. Having too many options in your camera bag(s) can rob you of creativity because you're not forcing yourself to work within limited confines.
Did Ansel Adams need a half-dozen cameras with him at all times? No. Did Henri Cartier Bresson use a plethora of different lenses? Nah.
Sound arguments, Nick. I should have been a lawyer.
After we discuss the concept of limiting your gear and view some perty photos, then I just have to talk about the most ridiculous invention to ever hit the photography world: Arsenal Smart Camera Assistant. I don't know why this thing exists, I don't know who wants it, but it's selling like gangbusters, so I guess I'm just an old stick in the mud.
BEFORE you leave a comment telling me all about how wrong I am about Arsenal or how I'm just some film hipster who didn't fully read up on Arsenal before I started trashing it...yeah, I know. I watched one commercial for it and thought it was dumb. I love shooting film - of course I think it's dumb. It's the opposite of analog photography. I would argue it's the opposite of all photography, but that's a little far for some folks.
But whatever the case, you like Arsenal? Buy it. You do you, baby.
If you have any questions about photography - beginner, advanced, whatever - or the business of photography or even just random questions about me, submit them to BGWG {at} nickcarverphoto {dot} com.
And be sure to check out Ben Christensen’s work at benchristensenphoto.com
Always drink responsibly and don't overdo it.
Thanks for watching! Cheers!
Website: nickcarverphotography.com
Instagram: instagram.com/nickcarver
