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I have received a few messages and questions from readers about my absence from froknowsphoto.  I got word a few days ago from Jared that he doesn't want me to post on his website or nurture the community I started in July anymore.  I don't know if that will change in the future.  I am also unsure if I will start my own series of photography videos or not.  Its a lot of work, no matter how rewarding it is when I see others get so much out of it. 

Everyone is still welcome to contact me with questions or photography advice, the best place is on my facebook page.  If or when things change I will definitely let you know though all the usual social media channels.

[EDIT] I've read all of the comments so far and I need to make a few things clear.  I encouraged Jared to join a business networking group called LeTip in his area for quite a while before he finally joined, with myself as his sponsor.  From that group he met a few people and ended up photographing an internet marketing event in DC.  Then at that event he decided to setup the blog and videos on YouTube.  Many other ideas that the website uses were/are mine.  The main one is the forum and budding community of users.  Jared decided to create the website and I had ideas, knowledge, technical experience, photographic expertise and drive help it succeed.

[EDIT 3]  Thank you all for the well wishes.  It seems the original thread was removed from the forum, here are the posts.

TOPIC: So Greg is gone??


TomShootsPhoto: Greg just tweeted:

End of the line... Why I've been absent from @froknowsphoto ow.ly/4IiaH

On his website he wrote:

I have received a few messages and questions from readers about my absence from froknowsphoto. I got word a few days ago from Jared that he doesn't want me to post on his website or nurture the community I started in July anymore. I don't know if that will change in the future. I am also unsure if I will start my own series of photography videos or not. Its a lot of work, no matter how rewarding it is when I see others get so much out of it.

Everyone is still welcome to contact me with questions or photography advice, the best place is on my facebook page. If or when things change I will definitely let you know though all the usual social media channels.


So i guess that he won't be on the site anymore??? Or will he still be on the show? Because the last show we have seen him was #8....

What do you think ?


Panda Jerk: That sucks, i like Greg way better than Jared.


TomShootsPhoto: Yeah that really sux. I assume that Jared "fired" Greg? ...

Panda Jerk: i have a feeling this isn't going to go over real well within the community. I have seen a lot of people post they like Gregs videos better... Like they connect better to Greg....we'll see.

Gampfer: I completely agree. Greg offered a technical side that Jared fails to deliver. I often feel that Jared's opinions and biases come into play and affect the knowledge he is trying to convey. Greg is clearly a technically oriented photog and is able to back up his knowledge with principle and thoughtful opinion.

Greg, you will be missed.

-Gampfer

JGiraud: Agreed...This is not how you treat your friends...

TomShootsPhoto:  Greg was different, he was more helpful than the FRO, sometimes it feels like that the fro just want views like "plz rt" at the ends on his tweets.

Susan: This indeed sucks. Big time.

TomShootsPhoto: Wonder what happened between Jared and Greg .... Or why Jared did so.

Panda Jerk: IMO Greg has more to offer. He made the videos that actually help people. I watch Jared's videos for purely entertainment.

TomShootsPhoto: Agree.  I wish Greg would've made a video about histograms, Jared can't read them.

Panda Jerk: LOL shoot i can make a video about histograms! PandaJerkKnowsPhoto.com.gov.co.uk.co.ca.net.org.edu?

TomShootsPhoto: Hahaha that would be great

rrowan: This is sad. If this is permanent than it will hurt this site. When I first found this site I just wanted to listen to the Fro and later I warmed up to Greg and began to understand the more detail he was offering. Jared is great and fun but at times Greg provided a lot more detail.

Too much contrast Jared

Wonder how long this topic will stay open?

Rick R.

TomShootsPhoto: Long i guess .... Greg know the technical sid to photography, which comes very handy.

Dave 123: Greg is watching this topic yet he won't reply. It's sad what is happening and it won't be the same without greg.  Dave

TomShootsPhoto: Greg, we will miss you.

ff112173: I caution all not to compare apples and oranges. I will truly miss Greg but I won't slam Jared for the separation because I am not privy to the details of the situation. I wish Greg well and will continue to follow him as best I can through Twitter and Facebook.

Let's all wish Greg and Jared well going forward and hope the situation between them is resolved. They have different styles of shooting and teaching that we all can learn from. We should be careful not to judge their personal or business relationship.

sic0048: I agree as well. Jared is great, but doesn't like getting into the technical aspect of photography (sometimes to his detriment IMHO), were as Greg was willing to teach some of the more technical aspects (like lighting and editing).  I certainly have learned more from Greg's video and from other forum members than I have from anything Jared has done.

hashboogie: Wow that sucks. I wonder what happened. Hopefully Jared will address this soon.

TomShootsPhoto: me too.

Bmoran: I think the site will suffer. For what ever the real reason for the split, I strongly erge Jared to reconcider. Jared is good at what he does and Greg is good at what he does. Together they make this a terrific site

sahguerreiro:  I really don't mind who's better, who makes better videos.. All parts will loose, specially the two of them 'cuz they are friends for a long time, and it's just sad to know that something is pulling them apart.  All we can do is wait, and hope they find a way around anything that's happening. And give Greg support if he starts a project on his own.

PXF: I thought I noticed a bit of something in the last video Greg was in. Jared and Greg seemed to have a disagreement on the formate of the show.

Greg liked the live format and Jared liked the recorded format. I felt that they were in a real disagreement and this may be an issue.

Also in one the raw file edits Jared converted to B&W using a third party add-on and Greg gave him flack for not watching his light room videos. So who knows what the hell happened but it sucks.

I'm sorry but Jareds talk at the apple store was not the best option for a fro show. I did not watch the whole thing because I felt uncomfortable watching.

I though they made a good team because they kept each other in check.  I hope this does not become a purely Fro marketing site which seems to be gaining steam.

TomShootsPhoto: Whats bad is that Jared doesn't let Greg do what Greg started....

He wrote that on his site:

"I got word a few days ago from Jared that he doesn't want me to post on his website or nurture the community I started in July anymore."

And the site was perfect when they were doing it together, i agree with everyone.

Shaggy:  Damn...

Don't get me wrong, I love Jared and his method of thinking in the world of photography. Thinking outside the regulated lines.

But!!!, I do feel that Greg is 50% of the driving force behind the success of the video's and posts. Greg has the ability to show and teach us Normal people things that

Jared doesn't go in to. I love how Greg chooses his subjects end explains so people can actually benefit from the techniques and improve themselves.

I hop they can get back as the great team they are, if not it's a big los for the Fro site and show. I do hope Greg finds the time and energy to create his own informative vid's and chat's.
Life is to short for arguments, act adult and get over it. Shame a good show might receive damage this way...

kojack_0: In my opinion, Jared is too opinionated when it comes to photography. Though he does help beginners get in the right track, that's all there is to it. Greg went beyond that and added the technical help.

I don't know, but sometimes I don't watch videos Jared makes because it's almost always repetitive.


TOPIC: Dissapointed.

sahguerreiro: Well, now we know the thing is really ugly.. they deleted the topid about Greg..

vinnyvette: What happened?

Panda Jerk: i dont want to get too involved. But if greg leaves. I'll be leaving for a while too.

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0 # Mike 2011-04-27 13:58
WTF!?

I don't understand...so he like kicked you out of your own club?

Mike
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+4 # FotoFroSnowDoucholio 2013-05-03 09:49
Who gives a **** about Jared and his Fro show, it was a total rip off of the Fotobro, Fotopro and a bunch of other 'camera commentators'. I'd rather eat glass than watch that douche.
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+1 # mel 2011-04-27 14:05
That really sucks. I liked watching your videos and stuff. If you had a fight you better make up.
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0 # Gregory Cazillo 2011-04-27 14:06
Quoting Mike:
WTF!?

I don't understand...so he like kicked you out of your own club?

Mike


It's his website, I was the webmaster and redesigned the site a few months back. I also had the forum/community idea back in July. As for the why I can't answer that.
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0 # Kevin Atwell 2011-04-27 14:08
Congratulations !!!! You are going to be a FF... I Have been a Firefighter for 22 years. Very rewarding, I also just retired from the Police force 3 weeks ago (sad), I did not want to go but health lead me that way, I will Focus more on my photography now.
Be Safe Be Well,
Brother....
Kevin
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0 # Gregory Cazillo 2011-04-27 14:11
Quoting Kevin Atwell:
Congratulations !!!! You are going to be a FF... I Have been a Firefighter for 22 years. Very rewarding, I also just retired from the Police force 3 weeks ago (sad), I did not want to go but health lead me that way, I will Focus more on my photography now.
Be Safe Be Well,
Brother....
Kevin

Thanks! Once I get my locker I'll post some photos of my new (temporary, rented) gear. My permanent gear will take some time to come in.
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0 # sabrina Takorabet 2011-04-27 14:16
I love your work Greg. It's true that the duo you made with Jared was great, each one of you had his own part to assume, you were the technician and Jared the artist, but this changes nothing to the fact that we still learn from you both.
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+1 # Gregory Cazillo 2011-04-27 14:19
Quoting sabrina Takorabet:
I love your work Greg. It's true that the duo you made with Jared was great, each one of you had his own part to assume, you were the technician and Jared the artist, but this changes nothing to the fact that we still learn from you both.


Not exactly. Yes, I did the technical stuff but I am an photographer first and websites are secondary.
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+2 # sharon 2011-04-27 14:19
That's crazy...I too enjoyed watching the 2 of you together! Life is too short, hope u guys kiss and make up...Keep your page open so we can keep an eye on you. You do fantastic work Greg, I'm a fan and will always be...
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+2 # sabrina Takorabet 2011-04-27 14:28
Quoting Gregory Cazillo:
Quoting sabrina Takorabet:
I love your work Greg. It's true that the duo you made with Jared was great, each one of you had his own part to assume, you were the technician and Jared the artist, but this changes nothing to the fact that we still learn from you both.


Not exactly. Yes, I did the technical stuff but I am an photographer first and websites are secondary.


I ment that we learn all what is photography techniques from you, I started my comment by saying that I loved your work and I aim to achieve your level of composition and playing with light in a way that flatters the subjects without even noticing that strobes had been used to realize the shot... this is the stile I just LOVE!
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0 # dave seymour 2011-04-27 15:02
Bummer !! i really enjoyed watching your videos and input greg. i kind of now dont want to watch jared on his own talking about mac`s with no humour in there.. :( :( :(
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0 # Gail 2011-04-27 15:12
Oh wow! That sucks big time. I enjoyed the little time I checked some videos out. Wishing now I had checked more. Hope that you will do something like that in the future. Love your work and your style of teaching, sans the comments on Canon, of course. :)
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+5 # Remco van de Sanden 2011-04-27 15:28
Damn....

Greg, I must say it is a shame you are not going to team up ( for now? ) I hope things work out, professionally, as well as personally.

I really enjoy your video's and learn a lot from you. It would be a great miss if you were to stop making them. But understandably, putting bread on the table has the priority.
I do hop you will still post the occasionally video and web-based talk. Jared might be "The Fro" But remember you are "Big" Greg Cazillo, a big man, with an even bigger heart and an understanding of photography... And the gift of explaining it so we "the People" can understand and learn from it.


Greg, I hope to see and here from you soon, you're to good a guy to be missed.

Thanks again, and all the best to you and yours.

Remco van de Sanden
The Netherlands.
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0 # Bill Moran 2011-04-27 15:58
The thread on the fro discussion forum has been removed
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0 # Susan 2011-04-27 16:00
Quoting Bill Moran:
The thread on the fro discussion forum has been removed

I noticed that too...
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+2 # dave seymour 2011-04-27 16:36
unbeleivable !!!! i just asked why has the thread had been taken down and my comment got removed ?. maybe the fame has got to jareds head. ive unsubscribed from the fro i shoot canon anyway and use a pc like greg.
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+2 # Bill Moran 2011-04-27 16:47
I agree the fros head has gotten a little bigger. He needs to address this head on.
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+2 # Susan 2011-04-27 16:55
Quoting Bill Moran:
I agree the fros head has gotten a little bigger. He needs to address this head on.

I agree. Just deleted posts, sweeping things under the rug as it were, isn't going to help anything.
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+8 # ed 2011-04-27 17:06
Clearly jared is an immature guy. He got a little bit of fame and his head blew up bigger than his fro could handle. Greg is clearly the better, more professional, and better spoken photographer and business man than jared will ever be. Greg, I always visited the site for your videos and warm nature as opposed to the pompous other guy. I'm glad you cleared the air here with what was going on
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+2 # Dennismc80 2011-04-27 18:03
Sorry for you, Jared. That is NOT a good business decision!
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+1 # Warren Ackary 2011-04-27 18:08
Wow, I thought something was happening.. A shame realy but Greg does know more (you can see it in his advice and methods), a shame Jared dosent want to listen to Greg as he may learn more than what Greg has already taught him. I want say anymore on my feeling except I wish both Greg and Jared the best if they go thier seperate ways.
GREG! Make some video's please!
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0 # Warren Ackary 2011-04-27 18:10
Quoting Dennismc80:
Sorry for you, Jared. That is NOT a good business decision!


I totally agree.. comes across as in a way of saying I am right I dont need anyone.. a shame if that is the case, lets hope we are wrong. Just dont over opinionate these guys though
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+7 # chris Chadwick 2011-04-27 18:55
When I first started watching videos of the Fro I thought it was fun and liked his honest opinions regarding gear etc and to a certain point he was right regarding don't buy cheap gear. But as a pro he does not know as much as his viewers think he does. I think most of his fans are beginners who look up to him and take everything he says as gospel truth. He in my opinion is quick to cut people down if they don't agree or if he thinks the photos they send are not up to scratch. Most of the people want help and advice with their photography, not to be put down. I have been a photographer for 35 years and still learning from others with fresh ideas etc. I feel Greg really tries to teach us and help via his tutorials and is straight to the point with easy to understand videos. On the Fro Show it states "Staring Jared Polin" Believe me, your no star and its only your viewers that give you the ratings. It seems all he wants to do is improve his status by selling T shirts amd Fro gear.
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+1 # George 2011-04-27 19:06
Greg if you cant continue working with Jared you should start your own community and youtube channel, I am sure a lot of fro viewers will be interested. We need you to share your knowledge cause your a great photographer and teacher. We need more lighting tutorial videos and lightroom edits from you with or without Jared, doesnt matter. I hope that we will see you again soon.

George
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0 # Christina 2011-04-27 19:10
What is this madness? I started watching you guys a couple of months ago and I loved it. I really thought this would be one of the communities I could find myself engaged in. But as of late, things have felt awkward.

I hope you continue to create videos, Greg. I for one would love for you to continue to share your very valuable technical knowledge and experience. I wish you all the best!
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+2 # chris Chadwick 2011-04-27 19:26
Come on Greg we are right behind you. Keep up the great work producing the videos we all enjoy.
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+1 # George 2011-04-27 19:35
http://www.youtube.com/user/gregorycazillo#p/a/u/0/sdimsCYcDME

Hey everyone subscribe to Gregs youtube channel
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0 # Eric 2011-04-27 19:38
It's just sad. I like both of your poits of view, the technical and the aestethic one. I hope you (Greg) can continue to teach us in the ways of the flash.

Best wishes from Argentina
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0 # glen 2011-04-27 19:45
I thought they balanced each other out. It was like peanut butter and jelly,,, now we have no jelly,,,,, I will miss Greg's input on the website.
P.S - someone else stated it, but the last show at the Apple Store,,,, I couldn't watch it,,, I hope the content of the website does not suffer,,,,
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+1 # Kevin 2011-04-27 20:00
Wow just can't believe this,his shows since you have been gone have gone down hill. Ill be looking to join your community when you start one. I am just god smacked wow.
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+3 # Phileus 2011-04-27 20:21
This is lame. They were a great team; Greg's personality always helped temper Jared's entertaining but egocentric personality. Who will do that now? I'm unsubbing. Hope you make a channel, Greg.
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+3 # jalcocer 2011-04-27 20:47
Greg, I'm sorry you won't be a part of Froknowsphoto, you were a huge part of that, and a huge part of why I continued watching the show. I won't take sides, because I really don't know what are the reasons that divided this team. All I'm saying is that you have my full support on this. I think you should continue what you were able to do while on froknows, you should keep posting your tips, tricks and tutorials for the beginner and pro photographer, we'll really appreciate it, and watch it or read it. Thanks for all the good info you gave us.
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0 # Vagrant 2011-04-27 22:30
I'm REALLY DISAPPOINTED by this. You guys actually complimented each other, but now I know who was the better teacher…You are, by far, the more knowledgeable of the two in my opinion. When I watch your videos, I actually learn something. When I watch the other guys, I laugh at his mistake and constant repeats. How many times can you repeat the same than over, and over, and over, and over. Because of that, he's videos double instead of being half the time they should be. Yeah, he gives advice, but I LEARN from you.
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+1 # Vagrant 2011-04-27 22:30
Comment was too long so here's part 2

I took my first flash photo at night because of you and made it to the center piece of a magazine. You helped me understand things a bit clear and why having options are important. I also feel that he pushes all these products to make extra money off of his followers. I would never even consider buying anything at all because he makes it seem that if you stop buying the products, he will stop giving information. Really? Seems a bit cocky. lol …and let's not talk about that HORRENDOUS Apple show. WTF was he thinking? He had almost no right answers and what he gave you can find online anywhere else. I wish you the best of luck Greg in any future endeavors you may have...
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+3 # Caroline 2011-04-27 22:58
I will be unsubscribing from the Froknowsphoto Youtube channel. I hope you make your own channel.
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+3 # Sarod 2011-04-27 23:07
Sorry for this happening. Greg you are the reason I watched the Fro channel, I'll likely unsub. Jared's ego is too big and he is often not constructive, like others have said: he cuts down people who don't agree. Besides editing is not just about 'boomifying' contrast.

Best wishes on future endeavors.
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0 # Melvin 2011-04-27 23:17
Sorry for this happening.
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+6 # Protocol Snow 2011-04-27 23:46
Very unfortunate news. Like others, I have felt Jared's popularity was getting to his head and his videos in the past month have been going downhill. Jared may be great at introducing beginners to photography, but you are by far more technically proficient and a better long-term teacher. I will follow your future work wherever you go and may possibly drop Jared altogether.

Last thing: Jared deleting the Greg discussion on the forum was a really immature move. His "personal statement" video isn't much better. Reading a piece of paper... really?
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0 # Warren Ackary 2011-04-27 23:50
Quoting Mike:
WTF!?

I don't understand...so he like kicked you out of your own club?

Mike

I dont think it was Gregs Club Mike, Jared owns the site as Greg said himself, although I will say this.. time will tell how boy the guys get on by thier own, I personally would like to see sperate channels and teaching, as a comparision, then its up to everyone to choose from there.
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0 # Warren Ackary 2011-04-27 23:53
Quoting Protocol Snow:
Very unfortunate news. Like others, I have felt Jared's popularity was getting to his head and his videos in the past month have been going downhill. Jared may be great at introducing beginners to photography, but you are by far more technically proficient and a better long-term teacher. I will follow your future work wherever you go and may possibly drop Jared altogether.

Last thing: Jared deleting the Greg discussion on the forum was a really immature move. His "personal statement" video isn't much better. Reading a piece of paper... really?

Agreed, immature & to read from a piece of paper shows that the words dont come from his heart, its not a heartfelt statement.. a shame
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+2 # Dave 2011-04-28 00:00
Greg,

I hope that you continue to be the great photographer and teacher you are. Your passion for your craft and your willingness to share your knowledge is a major part of why myself and a lot of other people watch your vids. Best of luck too you and hope to see much more to come from you because losing your knowledge and help would be a big loss to people like me just trying to become pros in the photography game.

Dave
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+2 # Matt 2011-04-28 00:01
I hope you continue to create your own community, Greg. Your technical knowledge was always helpful and I think your videos are much more informative than Jared's
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0 # Justin 2011-04-28 01:06
I don't want to take sides, since there are always two sides to every argument. But I can say that this is a big disappointment.

Personally I like both Greg and Jared's videos, you both have different styles and you balanced the site out very well. Even if Jared is a little cocky at times.

I can say this though, as others have. I thought it was very immature of Jared to remove the original forum post, and also unlike Greg's Facebook page.

I do hope things get patched up, but if not I wish the both of you the best of luck.
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+1 # Kyle Farris 2011-04-28 01:06
Greg, honestly, without your input on the show, the viewer-ship is going to seriously decline dramatically... The show is continuing to get more and more commercial and pushy and less educational and entertaining--a t least that's how I see it. Like others have mentioned... that Apple Store video that Jared did was awful... just really bad. It's showing that he really only has one way to edit photos (b&w then pump the contrast with a few color photos here and there) and one mission: sell more stuff. Y'all's dynamic on the Live show was awesome after you worked out the kinks.

I've been a fan since September or so and I've learned a tremendous amount. My photography has improved 1000 fold and my wife and I have started our own wedding videography company as a side job (4 clients in 1.5 months already!) and I attribute a lot of my success to you guys.

I really hope you guys make up. If not, please do us all a favor and stay an active teacher on the web.
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+1 # Billy 2011-04-28 01:44
I really hope you do your own thing if you and Jared don't work things out, I learned so much from you!
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0 # MrMMM 2011-04-28 01:56
Greg's input is very valuable and having it released in a personal website of another photographer is a waste, so this step is in the right direction.
Good luck for both of you.
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+1 # John 2011-04-28 02:11
You have been USED my friend . . . I'm verry, verry sorry for you. But you know what? "EVERY KICK IN THE ASS IS A BIG STEP FORWARD"! So, go on BY YOURSELF and make us proud man! You have tones of info to share. Good Luck !!!
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0 # frankie 2011-04-28 02:32
Quoting Protocol Snow:

Last thing: Jared deleting the Greg discussion on the forum was a really immature move. His "personal statement" video isn't much better. Reading a piece of paper... really?


I highly doubt Jared deleted the threads himself. More than likely it was one of the couple admins who pretty much govern the forums. Anthony would probably be the likely candidate. Some of the admins / moderators are quick to delete and or close threads if they get some heated discussion going on.

No matter the circumstances, I hope that it's not the end for Greg and Jared to be seen together and to work together. Maybe they need a breather for a bit. I completely know how it is to have different opinions when running a web based business or media outlet. Going into business with your friends can sometimes be a tough journey.
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+1 # aswin 2011-04-28 02:50
Dear Greg,

I'm sorry to hear what's happening. To be brief I just want to say please make a YouTube channel, it's so much more convenient and more fun! Keep doing the kinds of videos you did! I will subscribe! You don't need to be as fun and talkative as Jared! I only care about what you share and teach!
And to be honest with you I was getting tired of Jared's constant "boom boom pow" Raw edits... I wasn't really learning! Teach us more about flash, how to review used gear, etc... And as you put it once in his vid, yes, he has that cocky tone in his voice that was also getting tiring sometimes...

A fan!
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+3 # Nicolas Bourbillon 2011-04-28 02:52
Sorry it had to come to that Greg. It does look like you were used.

I had already lost interest in the Fro's website in the past few weeks, mostly due to the fact that the contents seems to repeat itself and to a hike in advertising.

And now this... This is the end of FKP for me as well.

I'm hoping you will start something on your own, hopefully not as big as FKP. Your series on flash photography was excellent has really got my interest in strobist work started...

So thanks Greg and the best of luck to you!
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0 # John 2011-04-28 03:07
Well that's unfortunate Greg. I really enjoyed your insight into topics that really helped us understand different photography principles. Your technical expertise and way of passing this information on made watching FKP worthwhile to me.

You and Jared evidently go back a long time. Unfortunate that an endeavor such as this would become a shoehorn between you two.


John
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+3 # John.B 2011-04-28 03:49
I search for "Greg Cazillo" on youtube . . . the result was some videos signed . . . JaredPolin . . . U do not exist unless under the "JaredPolin" brand. It is so sad . . .
Man, make your own youtube channel and sign with "Greg Cazillo". Make your own name heard on the web. We'll all subscribe, be sure of that ! Go, Go, Go
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+2 # Dalibor 2011-04-28 04:09
We are all waiting for yours videos and blog. You talk small, but man you do talk smart and that is what everybody actually needs.
Waiting for you channel!
Thanks,
Daki
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+1 # Parkthefrog 2011-04-28 04:55
133 subscribers on the youtube channel, let's see how fast this goes up!
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+1 # Sven 2011-04-28 05:13
End of the line... and the beginning of a new one. Thanks for all the good stuff man!
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0 # John.B 2011-04-28 05:28
So, let's subscribe then. I hope Greg will post some interesting videos soon.

LINK for SUBSCRIBE to YOUTUBE CHANNEL:

www.youtube.com/user/gregorycazillo#p/u/0/sdimsCYcDME
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0 # John.B 2011-04-28 05:40
c'mon guys, subscribe to encourage Greg

www.youtube.com/user/gregorycazillo#p/u/0/sdimsCYcDME
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+1 # Gordon Kerr 2011-04-28 06:04
I do hope you can get into doing your own own site with instructional video/photo discussion. Find another photographer prepared to share the load. A large part of the Fro subscribers like me did so to listen to you and not Jared. It would be a shame not to build on what you achieved and the large following you now have. Big respect big man!
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0 # David 2011-04-28 06:46
I have seen these types of incident in many businesses. I am a CTO for a hedge fund. When the dynamics of a business change this dramatic it is never good for any business. I believe you should pay for top talent and Greg is top talent. The chemistry on the show was perfect. The question Jared has to ask himself is do I want to own 100% of the business and grow it to X. Or can I afford to give a piece of the business to grow the company to x + y with a proven concept for business. We know it works and the growth in the past 10 months was amazing.
P.S. Feel kind of weird wearing the “I Shoot Raw” shirt. When Jared wrote
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0 # David 2011-04-28 06:48
what “I shoot Raw” branding means and explained about how it applies to you as the photographer, it just means a lot more to me. It meant a great website and a business that had great chemistry and dynamics with 2 individuals that I was proud to support. I personally don’t like buying shirts that say anything on them; however, I felt with all of the knowledge that I received the Greg and Jared I had to support the business.
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+1 # Mads 2011-04-28 07:13
Greg, you should (and maybe you already have) take a look at

http://www.youtube.com/all_comments?v=s1g7_r7XRVc

to see how many people loved you on the show and disagrees with jareds decision.
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+4 # Parkthefrog 2011-04-28 07:45
this is all getting a bit out of hand no? seems all the folks are taking sides, forgetting all the good material on the FKP site, produces by one or the other, or both... i don't think there's a need to take sides, just keep looking at both websites in the future, or the one that fits your tastes, no need for bashing the other...
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+1 # Mike 2011-04-28 09:23
It's too bad that you guys couldn't work things out.

Honestly, I'm not really a fan of Greg's but he's a good teacher and he'll have no trouble building his own audience.

And everyone here should remember that there are three sides to this story - Jared's version, Greg's version, and what actually happened.

Emotions run high when business goes sour.
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+2 # Keith Edelman 2011-04-28 11:11
Greg's series on flash setups was instrumental in me shooting 5 gigs in the last month. His explainations were spot on, detailed and a perfect balance of technical and straight talk. I learn from Greg. Greg explains were Jared would say "whatever, I don't do technical. I'm just awesome. Do what I do." Greg, you will be missed and I would 100 percent support a series of videos by you, especially on the technical elements of photography.
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0 # Hank 2011-04-28 11:19
Please please please start your own site. And please don't take too long. It seems like you were the brains behind the operation and he was the frontman. Some claim you to be a little dry but I would take dry information over flashy fluff any day. Jared was starting to love himself too much. Much like when the lead singer of a band fires the guitarist who was writing all the music. Dumb move on Jared's part.
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+2 # MrSomeone 2011-04-28 11:31
Quoting Gordon Kerr:
A large part of the Fro subscribers like me did so to listen to you and not Jared.


Exactly. I don't like Jared, looks worse than amateur photographer, he is also using his grandma for his purpose.
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+1 # Jay 2011-04-28 11:36
I wish we could get an "honest" response from Jared on why this is happening. But in all honesty, I don't think we need another one-man-show photography website...we already have the great Ken R. site...
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0 # broxibear 2011-04-28 11:53
People go different ways in life and things like this happen, but it's sad that it's comne to reading out pre prepared statements from a piece of paper about a friend ?
I hope you both remember the reason you created the blog in the first place, you're love of photography.
Keep taking images and don't let it get you down...there are plenty more blogs to start.
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+4 # Mike 2011-04-28 14:48
Quoting sabrina Takorabet:
...Jared the artist...


Yeah, I disagree with that sentiment. I believe Greg is a superior artist when it comes to editing RAW files. I like a good amount of contrast, but I dont immediately jack the contrast to 100 on every single photo I edit. Jared has his own style and I dont fault him for that. What I do fault him for is calling out people for not shooting RAW and making fun of them, and at the same time not fully understanding how to use Lightroom proficiently. I mean whats the point of shooting RAW if you dont know how to properly use the software to develop those files? Just saying "You guys know I like a lot of contrast so lets jack that all the way up" and "Fill Light? Hmmm..lets see what that does..OOOOH AHHHH..er NO Fill light is GAY" sounds like a 15 year old trying to teach. Jared has a lot of growing up to do.
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0 # George 2011-04-28 14:55
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/10734_137855057920_502397920_2624921_6637399_n.jpg

Just found that picture. Its sad loosing a friend like this.
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0 # parkthefrog 2011-04-28 14:56
Quoting George:
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/10734_137855057920_502397920_2624921_6637399_n.jpg

Just found that picture. Its sad loosing a friend like this.


i'm not sure it's the best way to help him out showing pics like these!!! :)
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+3 # LJ 2011-04-28 15:42
I've been following Jared for quite some time, since more than a year before he launched the Fro site, and was about his 3rd subscriber, and only regular viewer, and I have to say... He's kind of turned into a jerk. He used to be a nice guy, but he let being the front man of the site go to his head. I remember him and Greg being friends before the site when he'd mention "My buddy Greg does this when he shoots". He used to speak really well about him and say that he knew a lot of technical info and such. I can't believe that he just kicked him off everything like that, and worse, that he deletes all the posts related to the issue on the forum. He's changed a lot in the last year, and it's been for the worse.
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0 # Mike 2011-04-28 15:45
Quoting LJ:
I've been following Jared for quite some time, since more than a year before he launched the Fro site, and was about his 3rd subscriber, and only regular viewer, and I have to say... He's kind of turned into a jerk. He used to be a nice guy, but he let being the front man of the site go to his head. I remember him and Greg being friends before the site when he'd mention "My buddy Greg does this when he shoots". He used to speak really well about him and say that he knew a lot of technical info and such. I can't believe that he just kicked him off everything like that, and worse, that he deletes all the posts related to the issue on the forum. He's changed a lot in the last year, and it's been for the worse.

Exactly, I have been following Jared's videos for about the same length of time. It's not going to pan out well for the brand if Jared keeps this up. Just read the comments people are jumping ship left and right.
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+2 # ed 2011-04-28 16:07
Keep posting things up everyone!!! We need Greg to understand how appreciative we are of him and everything that he did and continues to do. He's so sincere even if his video response to the floozy video jared did when he read from a paper the whole time. it's clear that Greg always did this from his heart!
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0 # evanR Photo 2011-04-28 17:00
Thank you for everything Greg. You and Jared made a great team together. This is a very poor decision on his part and he has really devalued the site. Best of luck in your endeavors.
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+2 # ReyRojas 2011-04-28 17:18
Please Greg start your own site. You are far more knowledgeable than Jared and have a lot to offer to beginners and pros alike...

RR
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0 # JoeBoy 2011-04-28 17:53
Hey Greg
just wanted to say how much ive learnt from you and your 50% part of froknows. Jared has handled this totally wrong and has gone down in my view.
keep up the good work, and if you do set up any projects you have my support.
Regards
Joe
http://www.youtube.com/user/JoeBoyVlog?feature=mhum
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+6 # Canikon 2011-04-28 19:13
Just for starters: the fro show just died after you (got) left.
The last version from the Apple store was terrible IMO. Especially the sound was missing from all of the guest, witch I stated on the Facebook site. Then Jared replied that I was harsh and deleted my post because I was being critical about the show?!
Jared doesn't like critique of his pictures, his RAW edit (you know that), so he just started sensoring everything?!

I really liked the site and your cheerful friendship, but that's kind of gone now.

What bothers me the most is that he's not objective at all. Everything Think Tank makes is the best, Nikon, Black Rapid etc. I understand that they are sponsors, but it's just too much.

I really hope that you will solve whatever issues you have, but I have little faith. Regardless of that, I very much wish to see more from
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0 # Kyle Farris 2011-04-28 20:09
Quoting Canikon:
Just for starters: the fro show just died after you (got) left.
The last version from the Apple store was terrible IMO. Especially the sound was missing from all of the guest, witch I stated on the Facebook site. Then Jared replied that I was harsh and deleted my post because I was being critical about the show?!
Jared doesn't like critique of his pictures, his RAW edit (you know that), so he just started sensoring everything?!

I really liked the site and your cheerful friendship, but that's kind of gone now.

What bothers me the most is that he's not objective at all. Everything Think Tank makes is the best, Nikon, Black Rapid etc. I understand that they are sponsors, but it's just too much.

I really hope that you will solve whatever issues you have, but I have little faith. Regardless of that, I very much wish to see more from


That sums it up exactly. Very well put.
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-3 # Warren Ackary 2011-04-28 20:19
I am actually thinking of the companies and Allen who are sponsoring.. lets not forget they ARE grey products & companies, I do hope they do not get thier reputations tarnished by turned Greg away from the site and leading to us all posting or comments.. Lets get behind the companies support at least until the guys resolve or go thier own ways.. remember, Nikon/Allen/Thi nkTank etc etc are bigger than us all
P.S. Hurry Greg, getting no flash tutorial withdrawls mate!
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+4 # carol 2011-04-28 22:09
Before the split, I was thinking two things: (1) the show should change the name to reflect the duo (2) I was hoping that the success wouldn't make both of you insufferable! I was feeling that Jared was getting too pushy.
Anyway - I understand why you don't want to leap back into production of a show and blog, but I hope you upload videos to youtube.
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0 # Canikon 2011-04-29 04:42
I'm still very puzzled by Jared's "message". I guess he thought that the truth (He can't handle the truth) will never come out, due to his 100% censorship of the community?
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+1 # John.B 2011-04-29 05:36
Facts:

1. FKP is big now (over 1,000,000 page hits);
2. Jared's youtube channel has over 20,000 subscribers;
3. After this success, Fro goes crazy;
4. Jared censored (direct or indirect via website admin/moderator ) many users point of view;
5. Jared goes for Dictator thing, and it seems to like that. Oh, "Gizzy bring me the juice", "x" bring me the donuts, etc;
6. Greg has different opinions vs Jared
7. Money is Money

PS Gizzy, you are the "juice man" if you do not know that for now ;)
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0 # sy 2011-04-29 06:59
i miss greg.. thanks for everything u have done and shared with the community.. hope to see you very soon greg
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+3 # Publius 2011-04-29 08:35
Now that I've seen both videos and read all posts regarding this matter I'm definitely more partial to Greg, even though I only enjoyed a fraction of their time together (which I'm sure was terrific most of the time).

Greg comes across more sincere and I don't think he's acting here.
Jared on the other hand pushed a bit too hard in the last weeks, coining egomaniacal terms like "Fro-ing".

I don't have the slightest idea what brought both apart but sometimes minuscule things are getting worse over time and explode eventually - however unjust to one party.

*Not* knowing why one gets booted (returning the keys - no less) is just not acceptable, IMHO, and I would've pursued this to the end before making a public statement.

Whatever the truth - I hope both return to what they can do best:
- Greg teaching us
- Jared making fat jokes and selling T-shits ;-)

All the best to you!
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+1 # Dave 2011-04-30 07:28
This doesn't surprise me, I had a bad interaction w/ Jared that gave me a little insight into his poor business practices. I ordered the 3 Fro shirt special in January. After a few weeks I emailed asking when I'd get them. No response. Asked again a week later, told to chill and wait, they're on the way. Asked again a week after that, he accuses me of trying to steal from him because I must have received the shirts by now. I ended up having to file a dispute with PayPal in order to get my money back for the shirts I never received.

All this is too bad Greg, I enjoyed your participation on his site.
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0 # Teresa 2012-04-05 08:03
Quoting Dave:
This doesn't surprise me, I had a bad interaction w/ Jared that gave me a little insight into his poor business practices. I ordered the 3 Fro shirt special in January. After a few weeks I emailed asking when I'd get them. No response. Asked again a week later, told to chill and wait, they're on the way. Asked again a week after that, he accuses me of trying to steal from him because I must have received the shirts by now. I ended up having to file a dispute with PayPal in order to get my money back for the shirts I never received.

All this is too bad Greg, I enjoyed your participation on his site.



i too had some problems with sending shirts to portugal.. but he was realy sympathetic and said he would give the money back.Still, he hasn't and it has been almost two months since i ordered it.. i am realy sorry because my boyfriend loved the tee! i'd rather pay a little bit more and have a tracking number..
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+1 # Todd Parker 2011-04-30 07:30
Jared is on many medications including pain pills and Xanax. It't quite obvious. He's clearly bi polar and a control freak as well. Just like Allen, most people can only take him and the delusional ego in small doses. Greg kept it real and never acted like an idiot. So, Fro good buddy..... we like Greg. Bet ya didn't think we would notice or care with you around, huh? Bring Greg back and pay him his fair cut of the business. Greg is hell a more likable than YOU. He is more about teachin. You just want to be the man.
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0 # Larry 2011-04-30 07:57
Without being forced to USE things like his hair, shoot raw phrase, Greg, and his grandam Lil as a crutch, where would the real Jared Polin be be? He clearly doesn't make much money as a so called Pro or else he would be out of his grandmas house and living on his own. it's quite pathetic actually.

Greg and Gizzy need to team up! WAY cooler than some skinny hyperactive egomaniac on drugs. Do it!
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-1 # parkthefrog 2011-04-30 08:06
ha come on guys, there is no need to get personal now. Slagging off people like that is not cool. You can pick a camp or the other if you want, but lets keep it nice. They were mates once, i would not like it if someone else ditched dirt on an old mate
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-2 # Larry 2011-04-30 08:54
A www,are you just sweet, moral, and sensitive, Jared let his ego go too far and deserves every it of the lash back he has worked hard to earn. He's not even that great of a photographerand the REAL Pros laugh at himand his major lack of knowlege. He found a few gimmicks to piggyback and without having to walk around looking like a douche with the Froand tight shirts, he never would have succeeded. Especially without Greg. Had Jared not been so full of himself and maybe treat people with respect, he wouldn't have fans leaving. This is about MORE than the falling out! Nobody did this shit but Jared and his ego.
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+3 # Me 2011-04-30 09:05
Quoting Larry:
Without being forced to USE things like his hair, shoot raw phrase, Greg, and his grandam Lil as a crutch, where would the real Jared Polin be be? He clearly doesn't make much money as a so called Pro or else he would be out of his grandmas house and living on his own. it's quite pathetic actually.

Greg and Gizzy need to team up! WAY cooler than some skinny hyperactive egomaniac on drugs. Do it!


Wow! Don't you sound like a childish little prick? Grow up!
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0 # parkthefrog 2011-04-30 09:18
Quoting Larry:
A www,are you just sweet, moral, and sensitive, Jared let his ego go too far and deserves every it of the lash back he has worked hard to earn. He's not even that great of a photographerand the REAL Pros laugh at himand his major lack of knowlege. He found a few gimmicks to piggyback and without having to walk around looking like a douche with the Froand tight shirts, he never would have succeeded. Especially without Greg. Had Jared not been so full of himself and maybe treat people with respect, he wouldn't have fans leaving. This is about MORE than the falling out! Nobody did this shit but Jared and his ego.


yeah but he also put some time and effort in videos and posts. I'm tending to side with Greg on what I know but I still think there's no need for insults and hard words. both have put some time in the website and i know i've learnt a lot from it, both from jared and greg.
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0 # Larry 2011-04-30 10:03
Anyone who would use his little old grandma to garner sympathy is a scumbag. Jared feels sorry for himself because he can't stand to lose one single "fan". Funny how he tells her loves her..... On video for the first time. He keeps digging a hole and for one will never support a fraud like him and his ego.

..... And ME, quit talking about childish pricks. What are ya? A child molester?
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-4 # Me 2011-04-30 10:10
Quoting Larry:

..... And ME, quit talking about childish pricks. What are ya? A child molester?


Yep. Childish prick right there. I rest my case.
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+5 # Hank 2011-04-30 10:48
Jared never thought he would be seeing all of this negative stuff thrown at him. He didn't realize that we tolerated his sniff tests, and grandma videos, and fro-vader stuff just to get to the INFO that was usually supplied by Greg. He really lost me at fro-ing. That's when I knew that he was loving himself too much. Here's what I learned from Jared: how to sniff a box, and pump up the contrast to 100%. That's pretty much about it. I was starting to doubt my decision on buying my Nikon because of their recommendation. Until I realized that Greg shoots with Nikon also so I guess it's ok.
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+3 # Hank 2011-04-30 11:04
Greg I hope you take this as an opportunity. Don't dwell on this too long. Take your knowledge and make your site better. I know you said it would be a lot of work but I think it will be a lot less because you won't have to waste time with sniff tests videos. I will be more than happy to support you and spread the word if you decide to come up with your own brand. You have many more fans than you realize.
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+4 # Warren Ackary 2011-04-30 17:10
Hey all,most of us (90% on here) dont like what Jared did I am one BUT I will say this.. the posts are getting a little bit harsh when you read them.. ok Jared may have mental problems etc (maybe that is why he is still at home) and I dont beleive we should be mentioning Lil as she is more than likely not aware of any of this and probably will never be as she has to be looked after.
As for Jared himself, lets just let him do his thing and see how far he gets, I honestly cannot see the FKP site being busy for much longer except the replies in the latest thread.. I would hate to see people asking Greg why he has people commenting in a somwhat bad manner to some guy called jared/fro on Gregs site.. remember we all want is the best for Greg, so lets keep it clean so Gregs site can grow and we can get him (hopefully) to do his thing on here... as someone said, hope Gizzy will team up, then again Gizzy has been missing, Greg seems to be coping great..
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0 # Truth 2011-05-01 03:28
I think it's all bad what has happened. Who's fault is THAT though? It's the almighty Fro's fault. So what if some people have harsh comments about Jared. He asked for them! Greg listened to people and can take criticism easily. Jared can't and will delete anything he doesn't like. It's a control problem of his and just another in the long list. Now I don't care if someone wants to act like Jared but I do have a problem with exploiting your grandmother and your mother's battle with cancer just to gain attention and fans = money. It's downright disgusting. People "put up" with crap like his ego, sniff tests, and "froing" because they liked photography and could learn... from Greg mostly. Jared isn't any more talented than the average photographer and his editing is very bad. He has no technical knowledge of photography because that isn't what it's all about. It's all about HIM. He thinks he's the star when really photography is the star. I will support likable people like Greg first.
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0 # Steven R 2011-05-01 09:41
I am behind you 100% I like you am a slightly larger Guy so I could relate to you along with your excellent Photography advice. I got back into Photography because of Froknowsphoto but I do think it got me hooked because of the two of you with different opinions and views on topics. Hope things work out in whatever direction you take and hopefully you will still post fun and instructional videos on YouTube for us all to learn and enjoy

Steve M.
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+5 # JHernandez 2011-05-01 18:11
I'm kinda happy this happened because I was tired of seeing Greg getting cut off every time he was going to say something useful. Maybe now Greg will start doing videos on his own so we can actually hear him talk without all the interruptions.

Like Hank said " I hope you take this as an opportunity"
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0 # Black Moses 2013-02-10 00:16
I highly recommend this
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+1 # DavidStubbs 2011-05-01 18:55
TEAM Greg!!

I watch froknows for genuine professional advice to take my photography towards a professional standard. Jared is so predictable with his advice, it was always Greg that provided the interesting insights and angle. Froknows will not be the same without Greg! I think Jared might regret this day. Greg you have a supporter here if you wished to set up your own video site. I have unsubscribed from froknows and I encourage others to do the same- a mark to show support for Greg.

Good Luck Greg, I'll be watching...
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0 # Richard Holden 2012-03-24 22:56
As a beginning photographer I found both men had a great deal to teach me. I search for weeks for a sight that included the guys like myself just starting out. Me and my Nikon D5100 hope they resolve the issues. And my they both be well.
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+1 # Matt Whitby 2012-09-22 12:12
Seems like a bad wait to treat someone in my opinion.
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+2 # Black Moses 2013-02-07 21:08
I'd like to thank you in person Greg. I leaned A LOT from you, thousand-folds more than Fro. I'm not a forum guy, but I stumbled upon this article and decided to write few words to express my respect for your efforts.
God bless you
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