Dial & Aperture

Join a slightly worse-for-wear Morgan and Nacho live from Geneva as they share their experiences from Watches & Wonders. Joining forces on day four of the fair, they discuss the latest watch releases, photography challenges, and memorable moments from the event. This, of course, includes the annual photographer’s dinner at the Buvette des Bains: the only fondue restaurant in Geneva, where ducks walk around as you and your friends indulge in gratuitous amounts of melted cheese. We’ll be back next week with a more traditionally structured episode!

Shout-out to Zach, Tom, Jake, David, Anaïs, Augustin, and Leo for joining us at the dinner. And thanks to everyone we met in Geneva.

In this pre-Watches and Wonders episode, Nacho and Morgan talk about how they prepare for the big show of the year. This includes everything from clearing memory cards to packing gear and charging batteries. They also touch on recent travel, Pokémon adventures, and the return of natural light to the Northern Hemisphere. They also make some predictions and talk about the brands they’re most looking forward to seeing there. The show ends with some recommendations. These include a new jazz album by Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist, Flea, and a YouTube video on traditional Japanese tattoos.

Show Notes / Snapshots:

Bunshinren Tattoo Ttudio on YT
Honora - Flea

Today, on Dial and Aperture, Morgan and Nacho are dreaming up their ideal cameras. The show kicks off with the usual weekly chat, where topics like Watches and Wonders prep, plans for a new tattoo, and some ongoing autodidactic activity. Our focus point this week sees the guys running through a specs sheet for their ideal camera and lens setup. Whether the real thing exists out there remains to be seen, though in Morgan’s case, it seems like it just might. They wrap up the show with snapshots of Morgan’s newly rediscovered coffee ritual and Nacho’s recent visit to a great museum in Rotterdam.

Show Notes/Snapshots:

FENIX museum Rotterdam
Chemex coffee

What are the biggest differences between shooting out in the world versus in the studio? And which of the two scenarios do we prefer? That’s the topic of discussion in today’s episode of Dial and Aperture. Join Nacho and Morgan as they explore the nuances of studio versus outdoor photography, sharing insights, experiences, and practical tips for photographers looking to enhance their craft in different environments. We begin with the usual chat covering recent events, including Nacho’s prep for Watches and Wonders and a honeymoon trip to Mexico, and Morgan’s plans for further volcanic adventures. As always, the wrap-up includes snapshots. This week, they include a French jewelry brand, a shout-out to a fellow photographer, and something everyone should do this time of year.

Show Notes/Snapshots:
Harpo Paris
Spring cleaning
@BowlofSamon - Flash BTS

The boys are dreaming big this week! Join Morgan and Nacho in this episode of Dial and Aperture as they discuss the brands they’d love to work for someday. They kick things off with a quick catch-up on recent goings on, including Morgan’s recent visit to an active volcano, and Nacho’s attendance at a Thundercat show and ongoing flash photography experiments. They then move on to discussing their dream clients, and wrap up the show with some Snapshots. These include a TV show, a movie, and some great music from a Japanese artist.

Show Notes/Snapshots:
Morgan's lava pic
Thundercat - Live in Utrecht

One Piece Live Action - Netflix
Weapons - HBO
Toshiki Soejima