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Monday Jan 15, 2024
352: Tania Malkin - Portrait of Me; Aerial Australia Abstracts
Monday Jan 15, 2024
Monday Jan 15, 2024
In this week's podcast, I sit down for a conversation with Tania Malkin, a photographer and artist. Tania discusses her journey in photography and the influence of other artistic mediums on her work. She shares the story behind one of her most impactful images and explains her approach to capturing photographs, particularly in aerial photography.
Tania also discusses the importance of pre-visualization and the role of instinct in her image-making process. She highlights the connection between her photography and other art forms, such as painting and ceramics. Additionally, Tania shares practical tips for getting into aerial photography and emphasizes the need to respect and acknowledge the indigenous owners of the land she photographs.
In this conversation, Tania discusses the importance of appreciating the moment and taking the time to truly experience and understand the landscape. She also shares her hope that her photography can evoke an emotive response and promote the conservation of landscapes, regardless of their scale. Tania highlights the need to create awareness through photography and avoid desensitizing people to environmental issues. She talks about her experience as the winner of the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year and her ongoing project.
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Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon, or make a one-time donation on PayPal.
Fuji GFX Challenge Grants.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube.
Here is who Tania recommended on the podcast this week:
Krystle Wright.
Guy Havell.
Huibo Hou.
Jodi Bilske.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Contact me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you’d like to be on the podcast or have an idea of a topic we can discuss. 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.
Takeaways
The process of capturing photographs involves considering the story and purpose behind the image, as well as the use of light and color to guide the viewer's attention.
Aerial photography requires a combination of planning and instinct to capture unique and compelling images from the sky.
Engaging with other artistic mediums can inform and enhance one's approach to photography, particularly in terms of understanding light, color, and composition.
Increasing awareness and respect for the indigenous owners of the land is important in photography, and efforts should be made to acknowledge and share their stories and cultural significance.
Monday Nov 13, 2023
343: Chris Saunders - Making the Mundane Fun in Landscape Photography
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
For many photographers, planning our photography trips can be a chore or can feel like a waste of time. That resonates with me and I rarely spend a lot of time planning my adventures because I personally have not found it to be very helpful in my success as a photographer; however, I see great value in the process and appreciate those who dedicate themselves to doing it well.
Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Chris Saunders, is well-respected by his peers in Australia and is producing some of the most evocative aerial work that can be found. One of the keys to his success revolves around meticulous planning and an attention to detail - something he has developed as an engineer.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Chris' journey as a photographer and engineer.
Starting with the end in mind before setting out to create work.
Finding ways to make the mundane aspects of photography more fun.
Approaches to planning photography projects.
The benefits and challenges of collaboration.
How to collaborate as an introvert.
Printing our work from home.
And a lot more!
On Patreon this week, Chris and I recorded a juicy chat where we discuss processing of aerial images. Join in on the conversations about each episode by joining for free.
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Simon Sinek - Starting with Why.
Murray Fredericks.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Chris recommended on the podcast this week:
Chris Dark.
Tony Hewitt.
Ewan Dunsmuir.
John Woodhouse.
Tania Malkin.
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.
Monday Sep 18, 2023
335: Paul Hoelen - Making the World a Better Place
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
For some photographers, the goal of photography transcends capturing pretty moments of pretty things. While there's nothing wrong with this approach, it can begin to feel repetitive and lacking purpose for some. As such, finding ways to have our photography be about more, have more impact, and ultimately make the world a better place is the next step in the journey.
Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Paul Hoelen, is well known for his evocative and beautiful aerial photography from Australia and Tasmania, having won the inaugural Natural Landscape Photography Awards Aerial Prize. What's not as well known about Paul are his incredible personal projects that he focuses a lot of energy and passion into.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Paul got his start in photography.
How Paul's background in wilderness therapy informed his photography journey.
Instilling meaning and purpose into our photography pursuits.
Making the world a better place through photography.
Paul's Men With Heart Project.
The role of collaboration in Paul's work.
Paul's aerial photography collection.
Altitude South Project.
The Light Collective.
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Talking Landscape on YouTube.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Paul recommended on the podcast this week:
Ragnar Axelsson.
Taylor Glenn.
Chris Saunders.
Roger Fishman.
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.
Monday Jul 17, 2023
326: Michael Ciccone - Infrared Landscape Photography
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
For most photographers, the thought of trying infrared photography fills us with a whole list of questions. How do we even start? What is the point? Why should I even try infrared photography? What will my photographs look like? How much will it cost? Fortunately, the guest of today's podcast has already gone down this rabbit hole and has the answers to your questions. This week on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Ciccone, a Canadian landscape photographer living in Australia. Michael has recently been specializing in infrared photography and shared his knowledge with us on today's episode.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Michael got into photography and more specifically, infrared photography.
How and why Michael started in street photography.
How studying architecture has helped Michael in his pursuit of photography and vice versa.
The different types of infrared photography (IR) that exist, including full-spectrum and 720nm.
What we should know about converting our cameras for IR photography.
Places to convert your camera to infrared, including Kolari Vision and Life Pixel.
Tips for starting to print your work from home.
How photography has enhanced Michael's relationships.
And a lot more!
If you enjoyed our conversation, you can listen to our bonus episode on Patreon where Michael and I discuss the challenges of balancing photography with our busy lives.
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
The Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Daniel Laan's article on AI and the photography community.
Landscape photography discord channel.
Jose Rodriguez's YouTube channel on printing.
Canon Pro-200 Printer.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Ricardo recommended on the podcast this week:
Michael Robinson.
Jeremy Payne.
Dale Gribble.
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.
Monday Jul 03, 2023
324: Ricardo Da Cunha - Developing Guiding Principles
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Creating personal work in our photography is harder than it sounds. One possible way to give us a path forward is to develop a set of guiding principles that help set the stage for our future work. On today's podcast episode, my guest, Ricardo Da Cunha, explains how this has helped him improve as a photographer.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Ricardo got into landscape photography.
The role photography plays in Ricardo's day-to-day life.
How his true passion for animal welfare intersects with his photography.
How Ricardo goes about creating more personal work.
Ricardo's goal with his photography.
Why it is important for Ricardo to create images that are infused with a part of himself.
The development of guiding principles and how to do it.
The role collaborations have played in shaping his photography career.
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
The Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Bruce Percy's e-books.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Ricardo recommended on the podcast this week:
Paul Hoelen.
Adam Williams.
Chris Saunders.
Ignacio Palacios.
Luke Austin.
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.
Monday May 15, 2023
317: Les Walkling - The Professor of Fine Art Printing
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Printing our landscape and nature photographs can bring a lot of joy and can provide tremendous opportunities for making money from your artwork. There's a lot to decipher before you start. What paper do you use? How do you calibrate your monitor? Why are my prints so dark?
Fortunately, resources exist to make this process easier for you to figure out.
As such, I was excited to record this week's podcast! On today's episode, I sat down with the legendary Australian print-maker and fine art educator, Les Walkling. Dr. Walkling has devoted his life to the arts, and taught contemporary fine art photography and history at RMIT University for many years. He is perhaps more well-known in the landscape photography community for his excellent YouTube videos that compare and contrast various fine art papers for printing. On today's podcast we talk about his research, how to evaluate and choose a fine art paper, and tips for monitor calibration.
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube.
Essays & Notes from our Les Walking's website:
Words
Calibrating
The Joy and Despair of Becoming a Photographer
Digital Print Categories and Characteristics
Paper Classifications
Introduction to Monitor Calibration
Matching Prints to Screen
Lighting Theory
Why Les Walkling & Co. Pty Ltd Bespoke Printer Profiles?
My Emotional Theory of Aspect Ratios
My Emotional Theory of Print Size
Peter Dombrovskis - Journeys into the Wild
Videos from Les Walkling's YouTube Channel
Evaluating Files Before Printing
Advanced Soft Proofing Monitor Calibration
Advanced Soft Proofing Monitor Addendum
The New Canson Infinity Inkjet Papers
An Aesthetic Evaluation of Fine Art Inkjet Papers
Brush Work
Education & Services
Workshops (Live and interactive via Zoom)
Consultations (Online)
Production Services (including remote Bespoke Printer Profiling)
Here is who Les recommended on the podcast this week:
Tony Hewitt
Peter Eastway
Adam Katseff
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.
Monday Mar 27, 2023
310: Julien Parrot - How Moving to a New Country Changed My Photography
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Moving to a new country can be an incredibly daunting proposition, especially in the current geo-political environment; however, it can also open up doors to new experiences, cultures, and landscapes.
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Julien Parrot - a photographer from France now living in Australia. Julien and I talked about how moving to a new country has completely changed his outlook and approach to photography.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Julien got into photography.
How moving to a new country has re-shaped his photography.
How he has adapted to living abroad as a photographer.
How not doubting his photographer stunted his growth as an artist.
How confidence can be a double-edged sword.
How to objectively critique our own work.
How photography competitions have helped him in his growth as a photographer.
His approach to photographing fireflies.
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the code "FSTOP10" for a 10% discount!
Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Here is who Julien recommended on the podcast this week:
Michael Ciccone.
Anton Gorlin.
Sylvain Lepoutre.
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.
Monday Jan 09, 2023
299: Mieke Boynton - Aerial Photography is [not] a Cheat Code!
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Aerial Nature and Landscape Photography is often viewed by more traditional landscape photographers as somewhat of a cheat code for making surprising images; however, I don't think this is necessarily the case. Capturing interesting, compelling, and thought-provoking images from the air still requires a great deal of artistic talent, technical talent, and perfect execution, especially when photographed from an airplane.This week on the podcast I was joined by Aussie nature photographer and aerial specialist, Mieke Boynton (pronounced Mee-ka), who has an incredible passion for aerial photography. You may recognize Mieke's name from last week's episode with her partner, Matt Palmer. They co-manage a gallery together in Bright, Australia. Mieke was also the winner of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards Abstract and Details category with an evocative, elegant, and thought-provoking aerial photograph that will absolutely astonish you. Mieke and I cover such a fun variety of subjects this week, including her passion for an area called the Kimberley, which is an area of Australia that has deep Aboriginal roots, which we discuss at length.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Mieke's journey into photography,
The story behind how Mieke and Matt Palmer met and become Australia's photography power couple,
Why Mieke has chosen to open a gallery in her small home town of Bright, Australia, population 2,600,
Mieke's connection to the Kimberley Region,
Mieke's desire to share the cultures of the Aboriginal people with her audience,
Advice for others seeking a connection with place,
Tips and stories about aerial nature and landscape photography,
Why Mieke doesn't believe that aerial photography is cheating,
Mieke's stance on processing her images,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the code "FSTOP10" for a 10% discount!
Matt & Mieke's Gallery, Alpine Light.
Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Join us on Patreon for our fun bonus conversation where Mieke tells us about her history as a competitive athlete and making it to the Olympic games, and how competition drives each of us in different ways.
Here is who Mieke recommended on the podcast this week:
Viktoria Haack.
Tania Malkin.
Jordan Cantelo.
Paul Hoelen.
Ricardo Da Cunha.
Chris Saunders.
Tony Hewitt.
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.
Monday Jan 02, 2023
298: Matt Palmer - 2019 Australian Photographer of the Year
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
It is often the ultimate dream for nature and landscape photographers to open and run their own gallery and doing so is often filled with a heap of questions that don't always have easy answers. Talking about these realities with photographers that have already gone down this path is one way to learn more about it before investing tens of thousands of dollars on your own gallery opening.
This week on the podcast I was joined by Aussie photographer Matt Palmer. Matt was the Australian Professional Photographer of the Year in 2019 and won the Natural Landscape Photography Awards Project in 2021. Before entering the landscape scene, Matt previously photographed in commercial, portrait, wedding, sporting and music genres. Matt was documenting some of the world's biggest musicians such as Metallica, Pearl Jam, TOOL, Nick Cave, Joan Jett and hundreds more. His work is usually instilled with a strong sense of justice and spans several genres. He lives in Bright, Australia, where he runs a gallery with his partner, Mieke Boynton. Matt and I had a great chat covering a wide variety of subjects, so sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Matt's journey into landscape photography,
Matt's rough childhood and how it shaped him as a photographer,
Photographing in projects,
Choosing and submitting photographs and projects to competitions,
Judging competitions,
How to handle negativity,
Running a landscape photography gallery,
Business models for galleries,
Pricing work for a gallery,
Matt's YouTube channel, Matt Talks Photography,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the code "FSTOP10" for a 10% discount!
Matt & Mieke's Gallery, Alpine Light.
Wirestock.
Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Join us on Patreon for our bonus conversation where Matt and I discuss Visual Hierarchies and composition.
Here is who Matt recommended on the podcast this week:
Mieke Boynton.
Paul Hoelen.
Ricardo Da Cunha.
Chris Saunders.
Tony Hewitt.
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.
Monday Oct 03, 2022
285: Karen Waller - Using Photography to Process Grief
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Grief and the grieving process are an integral part of the human condition, yet so few of us have a solid grasp on how to engage in it or talk about it. I believe art and creativity can be a helpful gateway to help with this.
This week on the podcast I was joined by an Australian portrait and landscape photographer who uses her background in visual arts and painting to create stunning and evocative photographs - Karen Waller. In today's show we discuss Karen's journey in photography and how she has engaged in it to help with the grieving process.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Karen's journey into photography as a painter,
How engaging in photography helped her through the grieving process,
The driving forces behind her work,
Why she is attracted to making abstract imagery,
Capturing opposing themes,
Revealing something new in familiar subjects,
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.
Here is who Karen recommended on the podcast this week:
Judith Nangala Crispin.
Meike Boynton.
Carol Mills Naronha.
Nic Duncan.
David Dahlenburg.
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 Twitter Spaces? 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.
Monday Aug 15, 2022
278: Jeff Freestone - The Pursuit of Happiness Through Photography
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Modern society has, for better or worse, influenced the adoption of wide-scale consumerism. This shift is relatively new for our species, and marketing experts have tapped into human psychology to maximize our desire to purchase and consume goods. This shift can also influence how and why we pursue happiness through consumption and trying to "keep up with the Joneses."
Today's guest on the podcast, Jeff Freestone, was influenced heavily by the Minimalists, a pair of podcasters and authors named Joshua Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. This duo helps millions of people live meaningfully with less by encouraging a more minimalistic lifestyle.
By examining his own life, Jeff has been able to embrace nature photography's role in pursuing a more wholesome lifestyle that is less focused on consumption and more focused on enjoyment of nature.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
The influence of minimalism on Jeff's photography journey,
Finding meaning in life through nature photography,
Discovering and appreciating smaller scenes,
Photographing alone vs. with other people,
Tips for photographing alone,
How Jeff has found success in such a short amount of time,
Jeff's preference for photographing close to home,
Jeff's approach to social media,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the discount code FSTOP10 for a 10% discount.
Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
My articles on OnLandscape about some of the recommended guests and Jeff.
Here is who Jeff recommended on the podcast this week:
Paul Hoelen.
Luke Tsarke.
Richard Martin.
Alfredo Mora.
Ron Coscorossa.
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 Twitter Spaces? 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.
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Ben Maze - Flow States in Landscape Photography
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Welcome to episode 259 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week I was joined by an Aussie landscape and nature photographer, Ben Maze. Ben is quickly becoming one of my favorite photographers as well as one of the most genuine and thoughtful members of our community. I've enjoyed many conversations with Ben on Discord and Instagram and I was so excited to finally get him onto the podcast for a chat.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Ben's introduction into photography and his choice to not attend college.
Creating community for landscape photographers on Discord.
Ben's shift to project-based work, like his Geomorph project.
Entering Flow State in Nature Photography.
Ben's thoughts on NFTs as someone who used to do them.
Photographers who inspire Ben.
Other topics discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Choosing a camera.
Line Goes Up - an Examination of Crypto and NFTs.
Our episode on NFTs.
Here is who Ben recommended on today's show
Jeff Freestone.
Matt Oliver.
Cesar Llaneza
Pablo Ruiz Garcia.
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 Twitter Spaces? 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.
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Sarina Jackson - A Focus on Women in Landscape Photography
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Welcome to episode 244 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Sarina Jackson - a lawyer and landscape photographer living in Sydney, Australia. Sarina is the co-founder of In Focus Women, a community and podcast created to celebrate and bring together female landscape photographers from around the world.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Why Sarina decided to create the In Focus Women community and podcast,
What Sarina has learned by running a community focused on women photographers,
Challenges women face in landscape photography that men take for granted,
The Catch-22 we face by choosing to (or not to) differentiate women from men in landscape photography,
How her photography has been impacted by the work she has put into In Focus Women,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Sarina and I talk about her journey into drone photography and how it has transformed her approach to landscape photography.
Here's who Sarina recommended for the podcast this week:
David Rogers.
Serena Dzenis.
Laurie Winter.
Viktoria Haack.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Join the Wisdom app, follow my user name - @mattpaynephoto - and join me on January 4th at 6 PM Mountain Time to ask me your questions about printing and monetizing your photography prints.
3. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
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.
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Carolyn Cheng - The Feminine Sublime Through Aerial Landscape Photography
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Welcome to episode 211 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
Today's guest, Carolyn Cheng, is an emerging artist in the nature and landscape photography world. I've been really loving her work and I have been really eager to sit down and have a chat with her.
Carolyn lives in Toronto, Canada and uses photography as an artistic release from her responsibilities in the corporate real estate world. Her photography has really grown into something quite spectacular in the short time she's been going after it and I think listeners will take away a lot from this week's conversation. Grab a coffee, beer, or other adult beverage and enjoy learning from Carolyn's insights on today's show.
In this episode, Carolyn and I discuss some quite interesting topics, including:
Her journey into landscape and nature photography.
How aerial photography has captivated her.
Why she makes photographs.
What her photos mean to her.
How she describes her work.
How social media has helped her through the pandemic.
And lots more!
Be sure to visit the full show notes to see all of Carolyn's amazing photographs and a transcript for today's show.
Here's who Carolyn recommended for the podcast this week:
Antony Spencer.
David Ward.
Huibo Hou.
Karen Waller.
James Turrell.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Nature Photographer's Network 30-day free trial and 20% discount.
2. Exclusive 1:1 Experiences with Matt Payne.
3. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Support the show on Patreon.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Christian Fletcher - Creating Original Landscape Photography in Western Australia
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Wednesday May 20, 2020
Welcome to episode 161 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week features an incredible landscape photographer hailing from Western Australia, Christian Fletcher. Christian was the very first winner of the International Landscape Photographer of the Year award in 2014 and his work continues to inspire many people across the globe. Christian is especially well-known for his incredible aerial photography and for owning and operating a fabulous gallery. Christian and I had a wonderful conversation this week and covered a wide variety of topics, including:
A walk down a path of history in the industry of landscape photography.
Christian's style of photography and how he creates unique and personal imagery.
The business of owning a photography gallery.
Christian's online training website.
... and much, much more
Over on Patreon this week, Christian and I talk about his belief that all great landscape photographs have to have "perfect light."
Also - Christian is offering listeners of the podcast a 50% discount on a subscription to his training website. After you add a subscription to the cart you will then be able to enter the clever discount code, "shrimponthebarbie" which will bring the cost down to about $30 U.S. Dollars.
Christian has over 60 tutorial videos on the website that show hands on how he edits his photos. I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the people Christian recommended for the podcast:1. Peter Eastway.
2. Tony Hewitt.
3. Nick Rains.
4. Ricardo Da Cuhna.
5. Adam Williams.
6. Ignacio Palacios.
7. Les Walkling.
8. Murray Fredericks.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Out of Moab.
2. Out of Acadia.
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Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Dylan Fox - Western Australia Landscape Photography
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Welcome to Episode 133 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a nature and landscape photographer from Western Australia - Dylan Fox. Dylan is the 2018 Australian Geographic Landscape Photographer of the Year.
Dylan and I explored several interesting topics this week, including:
How he got into photography.
Gathering inspiration from other art forms.
Doing what you want vs. seeking approval from others.
How to get inspired by other photographers without copying them.
How to respond to unsolicited critique.
His motivation as a photographer.
and a lot more.
Over on Patreon this week, Dylan and I talk for an extra 30+ minutes about how to get started in drone photography, using tripods (or not), New Zealand, and a lot more!
Be sure to join in on the conversation about each podcast episode over on Nature Photographer's Network. Not only is NPN the best place to get critiques on your landscape and nature photography, it is also home to some of most informative, thought-provoking, and inspiring articles on landscape photography I've found. I highly recommend you become a member today.
One last announcement - I really need your help picking the winner of our inaugural Landscape Conservation Award. We are still accepting nominations until December 31. If you're interested in helping, please send me a note!
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers that Dylan recommended for the podcast:1. Ricardo Da Cunha.
2. Tania Malkin.
For the full liner notes and to see Dylan's work - see this link.
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
Scott McCook - Aerial Landscape Photography
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
Wednesday Dec 26, 2018
Welcome to Episode 088 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Scott McCook!
Scott McCook is a landscape and aerial photographer living in Perth, Western Australia. I have been a huge fan of Scott's work for many years now; however, his recent aerial photography projects have been absolutely mind-blowing and incredible to follow. As such, I was elated when he agreed to come into the podcast to talk about his journey as an aerial photographer. We really dug deep into the topic of aerial photography and I think anyone even remotely interested in that topic will really like this episode.
We covered some fun topics this week, including:
1. The landscape of Western Australia and why it lends itself to aerial photography.
2. How our imagery can get people to think deeper about the landscape.
3. The pros/cons of helicopters / planes / drones for aerial photography.
4. Mining and the environment - how aerials can show us these places and how we think about them.
5. Processing / workflow and how boundaries impacts that.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! If you enjoyed the content from this podcast episode, there's even more over on Patreon for those supporting the podcast. This week on Patreon, Scott shares his techniques, settings, and tips on how to take aerial photographs.