They are annoying, but they make incredible photos. Drones are a practice in contradictions, and almost everyone has a strong opinion about them. In this episode, Mason and Jeff try to rectify the pros and cons of the ubiquitous flying camera.

Cameras are loads of fun, but it’s the lenses you use that make the magic happen. In this episode, Mason and Jeff look at the lenses they’ve loved and what they look for when they look for glass. Enjoy!

Camera bags may be the most important photographic equipment you own. In this episode Mason and Jeff talk about the features and frustrations of popular camera bags.

Joe McNally is a legend and he’s one of our heroes. We are so thrilled to have him join us for a wide-ranging conversation about his amazing life, the power of photography, and being real in a tough world.

Before we tromp too far into 2022, we thought it might be nice to take a look back at our favorite images from 2021.

Photography is a big world to navigate. In your never-ending quest to be better at making photos, it really helps to know some shortcuts. In this epiosde Mason and Jeff ditch the hyperbole to deliver a baker's dozen tips, tricks and hacks that will help you enjoy the process of photography even more. Non of these are "game changers", but each makes the game a little more fun. For the episode's show notes, be sure to head over to photocombobulate.com. Thanks for listening!

What do you do when someone asks you to use one of your photos for free? Is it a chance for well-deserved recognition or are you being taken advantage of? In this episode we tackle this discombobulated topic and try to bring some answers.

When it comes to holiday gifts, do you really want to leave it to chance that your loved ones will get you things you might actually use? In a world filled with cheap coffee mugs shaped like camera lenses, we're here to help you build a list of truly useful items that won't break the bank. Think of us as your own personal holiday elves working hard to get the best photo gadgets, tools and books under your tree.

Jeff and Mason both own the Apple iPhone 13 Pro, and they have both been taking a lot of photos with them. In this episode they share their thoughts on this “camera you always have with you” and how the iPhone might just be the best camera you can get.

We escape our homes and head for California, where we chase down fall color, mediocre coffee and epic locations. This lengthy episode is the story of our 10-day road trip.

The language we use as photographers can demonstrate our knowledge, or lack thereof. In this episode we explore the meanings of many of the most-discombobulated photo lingo terms.

You keep your camera gear in tip-top shape, but how about your eyes? Dr. Eye Health is here to help us protect our peepers.

Whether it’s for a day or a month, if you are headed out to make photos, it pays to plan ahead. In this episode Mason and Jeff talk about their strategies for planning photo trips and trips where you sneak away to make photos.

You are at your creative best when you achieve Flow State. Mason and Jeff discuss Flow State, how to get there and how it makes the photographic process immensely satisfying.