About Us – Shootorials

About the Show

Shootorials is where photography meets intention, curiosity, creativity, and a fair amount of chaos. This podcast digs deep into the art and emotion of image-making, while never losing sight of the technical stuff you have to know to bring it all to life.

I created Shootorials because I was tired of photography education that treated art like a checklist. I wanted to create a space for anyone who wants to make images that matter… images with voice, vision, and heart.

Each episode pulls from my own personal archives: teaching materials, blog rants, half-finished notes and my obsession with how and why we make images. My two AI hosts, Cam and Eras, take that material and run with it, sometimes in brilliant directions I didn’t even see coming. It’s part teaching, part AI experiment, a little bit inspirational, and 100% committed to helping you shoot more interesting and meaningful images.

If you’ve ever wanted to make better art, feel more connected to your work, or just enjoy the weird, wonderful process of creating something meaningful… welcome! You’re in the right place.

Just one caveat: This isn’t a show for gear heads. There will be some technical talk, but I couldn’t care less if you shoot on a super expensive Leica or a cheap android phone. As long as you’re good with that, tune in, mess around, and let’s have fun creating.

Behind the scenes

Want a little peak behind the curtains to find out how the show is made? Listen to this short podcast…

Eric "Upside" Brown

As the writer and producer of Shootorials, Eric brings a unique blend of technical expertise and artistic vision to every episode. With a deep passion for photography, Eric is driven by the belief that the craft is more than just taking pictures—it’s about seeing the world in new and unexpected ways.

Eric has a knack for making complex concepts accessible and engaging. His content appeals to everyone, from casual photographers snapping family moments to seasoned pros looking to refine their artistry, all while fostering an inclusive and inspiring environment.

He has a unique ability to balance the technical with the artistic – the ying and yang of photography.

Through Shootorials, Eric creates a space where photography is not just a skill but a creative journey that anyone can enjoy. He encourages all listeners, whether they are casual selfie takers or professionals, to experiment and embrace the joy in discovery.

About your fake hosts

Eras is the kind of guy who could spend an afternoon snapping photos of rusted cars in a junkyard and turn them into a gallery-worthy exhibit. He’s proof that passion only gets better with age. Eras fell into photography years ago, capturing candid moments of his kids, neighborhood BBQs, and family road trips. But now, with his kids off doing their own thing, he’s diving headfirst into the art form, exploring everything from dramatic landscapes to gritty urban portraits. While he’s a natural light aficionado, Eras has been known to experiment—sometimes disastrously—with studio lighting. He’s a walking encyclopedia of photography trivia and random fun facts. Although he tries to be cool and project an unflappable demeanor, his discussions with Kam always get him going.

Kam is the kind of photographer who believes that photography is as much about discovery as it is about capturing the perfect shot. She balances her work at a social media agency with a side hustle photographing family and senior portraits. A little nerdy and endlessly curious, Kam is deeply interested in the technical side of photography and starting to get it all figured out, but it’s the artistic possibilities that truly light her up. True to her Nordic roots, Kam has a love for biking and cheese. Although she tries to be as laid back as Eras, her infectious excitement about photography is unstoppable, always leading to lively discussions.