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Monday Jan 22, 2024
353: Steve Gettle - Voice Vision and Style in Wildlife Photography
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
In this conversation, Matt Payne interviews Steve Gettle, a nature photographer, about his photography journey and the challenges of monetizing photography. They discuss the process of finding a unique photographic voice and the balance between emulation and inspiration. They also explore the impact of social media on the photography industry and the changing landscape of making a living as a nature photographer. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of workshops and photo tours. The conversation covers topics such as the demographic shift and its impact on the landscape of photography, changing learning methods, the value of workshops and photo tours, the importance of critiques, the decline of camera clubs, traveling as a wildlife photographer, creating a nature photography paradise, and the debate around digital manipulation of nature photography.
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Links
Natural Landscapes Books
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Watch the podcast onYouTube.
Here is who Steve Recommended for the Podcast
Tom Mangelsen.
Marsel Van Oosten.
Takeaways
Finding a unique photographic voice takes time and requires putting in the hours to develop skills and a portfolio.
Emulation of other photographers' work can be a valuable learning tool, but it's important to find one's own style and put a unique spin on images.
Social media can be a double-edged sword, providing validation and exposure but also creating a gap between public perception and experienced photographers' opinions.
Monetizing photography in today's digital age requires a diverse set of skills, including marketing, business acumen, and teaching abilities.
Workshops and photo tours continue to be popular, but the market is becoming more competitive as more photographers enter the industry. The demographic shift, particularly the aging population, will impact the landscape of photography and who is able and willing to participate in trips and workshops.
The way people learn photography has changed, with a shift towards online tutorials and self-teaching through platforms like YouTube.
Camera clubs, once a valuable source of education and critique, are declining in popularity, and the younger generation is less likely to participate in them.
Traveling as a wildlife photographer requires careful planning and consideration of logistics, including gear transportation.
Creating a nature photography paradise in one's backyard can provide opportunities for portfolio-worthy images and a deeper connection with nature.
The debate around digital manipulation of nature photography centers on the importance of honesty and transparency in representing the natural world.
Critiques and feedback are essential for growth and improvement in photography, but the way they are delivered should be constructive and respectful.
The public's perception of photography is often based on the perceived honesty of the medium, and photographers should strive to maintain that trust.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
295: Jay Rasmussen - Finding Success with Art Fairs
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
One of the best ways to monetize nature and landscape photography is to sell it at regional art shows across the U.S. Entering these art shows can either leave a photographer wildly rich or bankrupt, and the difference between the two is not very large. Fortunately, there are actionable steps that can be taken in order to maximize your success in selling your work at art fairs & art shows.
This week on the podcast I had a great time speaking with Jay Rasmussen, a photographer from Minnesota. Jay is a retired college professor where he spent 30 years training other teachers. Jay is relatively new in the photography scene but has found wild success selling his work at art fairs. In this week's show, we talk about Jay's entrance into photography, how he arrived at selling his work so quickly, tips for other photographers looking to monetize their work, and some excellent discussion and practical insight relating to teaching photography.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Jay found himself as a photographer,
How to decide which art fairs to apply for,
How much to invest in selling your photography at art fairs,
What kind of photography sells at art shows,
Staying true to yourself as an artist selling at art shows,
Tips for teaching photography to students,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Art Fair Sourcebook.
Join us on Patreon for our bonus conversation where Jay talks about using a growth mindset as a photographer.
Here is who Jay recommended on the podcast this week:
David Barthel.
Steve Wewerka.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.See the full show notes here.
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Nathan St. Andre - Art Shows & Color Blindness
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Welcome to episode 249 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by Southwest Utah landscape photographer and biologist, Nathan St. Andre.
Nathan and I have been chatting on social media for many years and I've found him to be a very nice guy with a lot of insight. He happens to make the bulk of his living selling prints at art shows and so we focused a lot of our attention on this, diving deep into his motivations and how it impacts his photography.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Nathan's approach to selling prints at art shows,
How art shows inform Nathan's photography,
Nathan's "Does My Art Suck" test,
Nathan's experience as a color-blind landscape photographer,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Nathan and I discuss how to find success in print sales as landscape photographers.
Here's who Nathan recommended for the podcast this week:
Nic Stover.
Jeff Pedersen.
Marsel Van Oosten.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Enchroma Color Blindness Test.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Clubhouse? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Cody Schultz - Overcoming Mental Health in Landscape Photography
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Welcome to episode 231 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Cody Schultz, a black and white landscape photographer living in Pennsylvania who has chosen to work in the medium of film.Cody and I talked a lot about the impact of social media and other factors on our mental health and how we can use our work to overcome these challenges. On today's podcast we covered a wide array of topics that you'll hopefully enjoy.We discuss:
Social media and mental health,
Knowing when it feels right to make the image,
Pursuit of what's important to us as photographers,
The medium of Black and White photography,
And a lot more!
Here's who Cody recommended for the podcast this week:
David King Rowe IV
Natalie Oberg
Kevin Holliday
Paul Hart
Olivier Du Tre
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Reed Art & Imaging 20% off Discount - "PAYNEPDCST" - Contact Michael Baker at 303-573-8084; extension 321 or email him at michael.baker@reedphoto.com
2. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
3. Guy Tal's Book, "More Than a Rock" - use code GUYTAL35 for 35% off!
4. Support the show on Patreon.
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Scott Walton - Finding an Audience for your Photography
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Welcome to Episode 152 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. Be sure to check out the full liner notes for more info.
This week's episode features someone that has been photographing the landscape for over 30 years. He comes from the professional commercial space and now enjoys his time as a part-time professional fully employed in the IT world. I'd like to introduce you to Scott Walton.
We had a fun conversation this week and covered a variety of topics, including:
Fun stories about photographing some celebrities including President Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, and Dolly Parton.
Choosing to photograph close to home vs. going on epic adventures to exotic locations.
Finding an audience for your photography, including:
Getting published in LensWork Magazine.
Gallery representation.
Art Shows.
Review events like Photolucida and Houston Foto Fest.
Why he has not chosen to pursue a career as a full-time photographer.
A heartfelt story about how his photography changed the life of his friend.
You can also check out Scott's YouTube Channel, Instagram account, and Facebook page to see more of his work.
Over on Patreon this week, join Scott and I for a conversation about how he has leveraged photography workshops over the years to develop meaningful relationships with other photographers.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Scott recommended for the podcast:1. Huntington Witherill.
2. John Sexton & Charlie Cramer.
3. Laurent Martres.
4. Anne Larsen.
5. Alan Brock.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Dani Lefrancois photography workshops.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Alex Burke - Large Format Film Landscape Photography
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Welcome to Episode 149 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a fellow Coloradoan and Large-format film landscape photographer, Alex Burke. Alex's work is diverse but is largely focused on the mountains of Colorado as well as the plains and prairies of Eastern Colorado. He has been working on a very interesting project where he has been photographing the interaction between man and land in the plains which is really fascinating. Alex survives by selling his work at art shows across the country.
We covered a wide variety of topics, including:
His current project.
Making more meaningful photos that go beyond what's just beautiful.
Backpacking with large format.
Composing on large format.
Getting stuck in the past techniques as a film photographer.
Current trends in landscape photography.
Over on Patreon this week, join Alex and I for a 22-minute bonus episode on art shows, what sells at art shows, how to price your photography, and a discussion about limited edition vs. open edition prints. If you enjoyed hearing Alex talk about his work and want to learn more about photographing locally or getting into large format photography, he's offering a 20% discount on his e-books for Patreon supporters. Head over to patreon.com/fstopandlisten to get that discount on his great e-books.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Alex recommended for the podcast:1. Lance Roth.
2. Mike Basher.
3. Ryan Gillespie.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day free trial to NPN.
2. Out of Moab Conference - use the code "PAYNE" for $250 off until Feb. 28.
3. Out of Acadia Conference - use the code "PAYNE" for $250 off until Feb. 28.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Paul Marcellini - Landscape Photography in the Florida Everglades
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Welcome to Episode 120 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features an incredible landscape photographer from Florida, USA - Paul Marcellini. Paul is an award winning photographer known for his work in the Everglades and for his many contest wins throughout the years. Paul and I covered a lot of fun ground this week, including:
His journey as a landscape photographer and the role of NPN to help him improve.
His environmental science degree and how that intersects with his views on landscape photography.
Using photos to tell a story about a place and its ecosystems.
Photographing icons.
Printing and art shows.
Having his photo on a USPS stamp.
Over on Patreon, Paul and I had a fantastic time discussing his methods for naming photos, and a ton more! We also talked about using Anton Averin's photo naming app! Check out the full liner notes with examples of Paul's awesome photos on my website.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! If you're a listener and have not yet made a pledge, there's more reasons to pledge now than ever. We have over 80 bonus episodes over on Patreon for anyone supporting the show at the $5/mo level. Additionally, Patrons of the podcast are encouraged to participate in our themed photo contests by submitting them to the "community board" on our Patreon Page. The current theme, which ends on August 30th, is "Nemesis." I know we all have our own photo nemesis, whether it be a scene we have shot a thousand times that never had good light, or something else. Let's see those awesome shots over on our community board!
Here are the photographers that Paul recommended for the podcast:
1. Clay Bolt.
2. Jerry Greer.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Timm Chapman - Art Fairs
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Welcome to Episode 094 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Timm Chapman!
Timm Chapman is an award winning photographer whose work hangs in both private & corporate collections. His images have been featured in publications all over North America including National Geographic Traveler, Arizona Highways and United Airlines' Hemispheres' magazine, Frommer's Travel Guides and others. Since purchasing his first ‘real’ camera at 12 years of age, Timm began his photographic journey in grade school, taking photography in both his junior and senior high schools over the span of 5 years. By the time he was in the 12th grade, Timm was already developing and printing colour prints in the school lab. At the time, he never knew it would become a life-long journey of learning, filled with challenges and reward. Over the years he has dabbled in all aspects of the medium, before finally settling on his greatest love: landscape portraiture; with Mother Nature as his model.
Timm is also an avid NIKON camera collector. He has numerous cameras, lenses and accessories from Nikon's storied past including 7 space cameras used by NASA on both the Shuttle and International Space Station expeditions. These cameras and lenses are quite different than consumer models and you can learn much more about them and other early Nikon space cameras by visiting his website.
We covered some fun topics this week, including:
1. How photography has changed over the years he has been shooting.
2. Seeing truth in photography.
3. Art shows.
4. The juxtaposition between inspiration and self-directed vision.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Your support is critical - it helps with production costs and to improve the podcast over time. Thanks! Even $1 / mo helps a lot! We are growing closer to our goal of getting to $1,000/mo in support, at which point I will create an award to be given to a photographer that is a champion of conservation. Help us get there!
This week on Patreon, Timm and I talked about his Nikon camera collection - all cameras that have been to space as part of the NASA space program.
To learn more about Timm, check him out:
Website.
Here are the photographers that Timm recommended for the podcast:
1. Ken Smith.
2. David Mayhew.
Head to my blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com to learn more about Timm and see some of his photographs!