F-Stop Collaborate and Listen
Episodes
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Michael Strickland - Large Format Film Photography of the Great Plains
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Welcome to Episode 145 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a large and medium format film photographer from western Kansas, Michael Strickland.
Michael transitioned from digital to film and hasn't looked back. He was featured in a really interesting Geekwire YouTube video showcasing why he made the switch, which really piqued my interest.
Michael and I covered a wide variety of topics this week, including:
Photographing panoramas using film.
Photographing the Great Plains.
Drum Scanning.
Portraying mood and emotion through photography.
Platinum Palladium prints.
and a lot more...
Over on Patreon this week, Michael gives us some tips on how to get started in film photography.
Head over to patreon.com/fstopandlisten for more info on how you can support the podcast and get bonus content at the same time.
Before we get started, I wanted to remind listeners that my good friend Gary Randall still has some workshop openings for his 2020 Alaska photography workshops. You could not meet a nicer guy than Gary so I really think you'll love going with him to photograph bears on the Kenai Peninsula. Check it out by going to gary-randall.com!
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Jerry Greer - Book Publishing and Burnout in Landscape Photography
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Welcome to Episode 144 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
Heads-up! Stay tuned to the end of the show to hear who won our inaugural Landscape Conservation Award!
This week's episode features a landscape photographer from Johnson City, Tennessee, Jerry Greer. Jerry matriculated from his 4x5 film camera to digital in 2007 and hasn't looked back. Don't worry film lovers, next week we go the opposite direction! Jerry also spent most of his career publishing books for himself and other photographers, and I really enjoyed tapping into his knowledge about that. Jerry and I covered a wide variety of topics this week, including:
Jerry's transition from film to digital
His work on conservation and environmental assignments
His publishing company, Mountain Trail Press
His partnership with Ian Plant and Richard Bernabe
Why he took a 5-year break from photography in 2014
and a lot more...
Over on Patreon this week, Jerry shares some of his thoughts on how to approach a book project. I have been thinking about doing a book for awhile and talking to him was really helpful, so if you are thinking about doing this as well, this was a good talk. Head over to patreon.com/fstopandlisten for more info on how you can support the podcast and get bonus content at the same time.
Here are the photographers Jerry recommended for the podcast:1. Todd Caudle.
2. Richard Bernabe.
3. Joseph Rossbach.
4. Tony Sweet.
5. Mac Stone.
6. Clay Bolt.
7. Nye Simmons.
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Royce Bair - NightScape Photography
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Wednesday Jan 15, 2020
Welcome to Episode 143 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a photographer that probably needs no introduction - Royce Bair. Royce is one of the pioneers of the modern movement of NightScape photography and runs the popular Facebook Group, NightScaper. Royce also organizes and runs the annual NightScape Photography Conference.
Royce and I covered a wide variety of topics this week, including:
Learning to say no and the Greg McKeown book, "Essentialism"
How Royce got into night photography
Royce's Milky Way NightScapes eBook - Listeners can use discount code TWAN for $5.00 off at check out
Our shared authorship of the Secrets from the Stars Kickstarter hardcover book — 8 night photography masterclasses, each written by a world-class, award-winning astrophotographer
2020 NightScaper Conference in Kanab, Utah - May 20-22. Podcast listeners can use the FSTOP100 Discount Coupon Code for $100.00 off their registration
Nightscape ethics
The importance of dark skies and the work of The International Dark Sky Association
How to make night photography a more creative pursuit
and a lot more...
Over on Patreon this week, Royce and I recorded some bonus material where we talk all about the innovations of the past 10 years that have made night photography more accessible and some concrete techniques to improve your night photography. We also talk about the use of trackers for the night sky, Royce recommends the iOptron SkyTracker Pro Mount or the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer.
Both are about $300. The iOptron is easier to use in his opinion, but the Sky-Watcher will carry a heavier payload, if you decide to use a long telephoto lens for deep sky object tracking.
All right, one quick announcement before we dive in: former guest and Canadian landscape photographer, Dani Lefrancois, has announced a really fun opportunity to photograph the Canadian Rockies in the springtime. Her workshop will get you up close and personal with some incredible subjects in the Banff National Park area and looks to be a really fun adventure. Just head to banffphotoworkshops.com/spring-awakening
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Royce recommended for the podcast:1. Ryan Smith
2. Jack Fusco
3. Mike Shaw
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Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Landscape Photography Education And Creativity - A Panel Discussion
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Wednesday Jan 08, 2020
Welcome to Episode 142 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode is a special one! I assembled a cadre of some of the most well-respected landscape photographers in North America (our UK and Australian guests could not make it, unfortunately) for a discussion on photography education and creativity. This particular conversation really got me thinking and is full of interesting perspectives that will hopefully cause anyone listening to pause and think about their own photography. For this episode, I invited Guy Tal, Suzanne Mathia, Sean Bagshaw, David Cobb, and Alex Noriega.Thanks to listener and former guest, Len Metcalf for the idea of this week's podcast!Our incredible panel shared their thoughts on a wide variety of topics this week, including:
Thoughts on the current philosophies of teaching photography.
How current teaching approaches encourage or discourage creativity in photography.
What do workshop customers demand and expect from their teachers.
Defining and measuring creativity.
and a lot more...
Being the awesome guy that he is (hehe), Guy Tal is offering 10% off any order through 2020 on his website using the code FSTOP10 and he is also offering $50 off any workshop offering in 2020 or 2021 - just use the code FSTOP50 by the end of 2020.
Be sure to check out the full liner notes for great photos from our guests!
Also, here are some links to topics discussed on the podcast:
The Creativity Crisis
Desirable difficulties in learning
Box experiment
Guy Tal's article on photography education pedagogy
NPN 2019 Editor's picks
NPN Ask Me Anything / AMA
Donate to the Landscape Conservation Award
Secrets from the stars - Kickstarter Campaign
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Luka Esenko - Slovenia & Responsible Photo Location Sharing on PhotoHound
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Welcome to Episode 141 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a landscape photographer and software developer from Slovenia, Luka Esenko. Luka is the creator of the new photo location app, PhotoHound. Luka also runs photography workshops in Slovenia and you can learn more about those here.
Luka and I covered some fun topics this week, including:
Luka's upbringing as the son of a published naturalist and the influence of that on his photography.
Stories about photographers and the positive impact they are having.
Differences between European photography locations and U.S. locations.
How to responsibility share photo locations using PhotoHound.
Leading tours in Europe and the changes Luka has seen there over the past decade.
and a lot more...
I wanted to let you know about an exciting online course being offered by my friend and former podcast guest, Shane McDermott. You might remember Shane from episode 108 where he shared his thoughts on "visual centricity," "awareness," and "constant creative flow" and how this approach to photography can change how you interact with the natural world through your photographs. Shane has created a 6-week online course all about post-processing your images in a way that ensures the final result reflects your actual experience in the field. Shane calls the course, "Transforming your Passion into Pixels - The Art of Enlightened Image Editing." In his course, Shane talks about how you can take creative control, learn to make the look and feel of every finished image as unique and vibrant as the moment you captured it. As an exclusive offer to podcast listeners, if you register in the next week, you will receive a 25% off this 6-week online course. Use the code FStop25 at the time of purchase to receive your discount.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Luka recommended for the podcast:1. Guy Edwardes: https://www.guyedwardes.com/
2. Jeremy Woodhouse: https://www.pixelchrome.com/