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Monday Jun 12, 2023
321: Kevin Pepper - The Canadian Ambassador to Mongolia
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Immersing ourselves in other cultures can be a very rewarding experience and can dramatically improve our photography.
On today's episode, I had a blast speaking with Kevin Pepper, a Canadian photographer and fellow Muench Workshops instructor. Kevin and I first met on my first trip with Muench last year to Antarctica and we really hit it off. I became deeply interested in his passion for Mongolia, which was largely the focus of today's podcast.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Kevin transitioned from working for Autotrader.com to being a FT photography instructor.
Kevin's deep immersion into the Mongolian culture.
Tips and tricks for telling stories with our images.
How Mongolia has changed over the past decade.
Kevin's approach to making images within a different culture.
Mongolian Eagle Hunters - their history and why they exist.
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
The Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Workshops with Kevin Pepper.
The Eagle Huntress movie.
Kevin Pepper on Instagram.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Kevin recommended on the podcast this week:
Jeff Wendorff.
Richard l'Anson.
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 22, 2023
318: Jason Pettit - A Unique Style for Distillation and Expression
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Development of a unique style in nature photography is something most of us strive for in our quests as photographers of the landscape. Sometimes it is hard to put into words what that even means or looks like, and there are a plethora of variables that impact one's unique style.
On today's podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with one of my favorite Canadian nature photographers, Jason Pettit, about his journey and approach to the craft, including his approach for distillation of subject, which I found to be quite interesting. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our chat!
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Jason's journey into photography.
What life is like in Prince Edward County, where Jason lives and grew up.
Using photography as a vehicle for self-discovery and therapy.
Why we choose nature photography over something else.
Our evolution as photographers.
Identification of a unique style and what even means in nature photography.
Distillation of subjects for maximum impact.
Making home a lifelong photography project.
Jason's earliest and current influences.
How Jason copes as a nature photographer who is color blind.
And a lot more!
If you enjoyed our chat, we did a whole bonus episode on Patreon where Jason and I pontificate the ramifications of AI on nature photography.
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!
My article in On Landscape on Jason Pettit.
The Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
My Print Lab Review Article and Video.
LensWork #161 & The Plateau of Despair.
Eliot Porter - Intimate Landscapes.
Galen Rowell - Mountain Light.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Jason recommended on the podcast this week:
Paul Wakefield.
Alexey Korolyov.
Donna Doyle.
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 20, 2023
309: Viktoria Haack - Why Generalists Triumph in Photography
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Most photographers are given the advice to specialize in something in order to make it as a photographer. On the surface, this seems to make sense as it allows one to become an expert and to become known for one thing; however, it might not be the best advice to follow, especially if you live in a smaller town.
This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Viktoria Haack - a photographer living in Salmon Arm, British Columbia. Viktoria has chosen not to specialize in any one form of photography and has instead chosen to see herself as a generalist, which has done wonders for her photography career.
On this week's episode of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, we discuss:
How Viktoria fell in love with photography while living on a 300-acre island for ten years.
How living on an island helped Viktoria hone in on what types of subjects interest her as a photographer.
How social media has played a role in her progression as a photographer.
How Viktoria uses social media now to advance her business offerings.
How Viktoria has chosen to be a generalist and how that has worked for her.
How photographing people has helped Viktoria round out her business.
The idea of gardening not architecture.
Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World.
Viktoria's approach to making photographs.
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Viktoria's workshop offerings.
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 Viktoria recommended on the podcast this week:
Jo Stephen.
Monika Deviat.
Hans Gunnar Aslaksen.
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 13, 2023
308: Shane Turgeon - How Nature Photography Saved My Life
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
It is no secret that spending time in nature is good for your mental health. Time and time again, through conversations on my podcast, I learn about the role that nature photography has played in helping people battle depression, anxiety, and life's challenges. This week I had an amazing time talking about photography with Shane Turgeon, who credits his discovery of nature photography for saving his life. Learn about Shane's journey into photography and the steps he took to leverage it to improve his personal outcomes after a series of unfortunate life events left him reeling.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Shane discovered his passion for photography.
How nature photography saved Shane's life.
How others who are struggling with mental health challenges can leverage nature photography to improve their mental health.
How curiosity plays a central role in curating personal happiness.
Shane's strategies for staying happy as a photographer.
How bringing his dog with him on his photography trips makes them more enjoyable.
The Light Chasers Photography Conference that Shane has created in Canada.
The challenges and logistics of creating a photography conference.
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.
If you enjoyed our conversation on the podcast, you can listen to a bonus episode on Patreon where Shane and I talk all about time management and our mutual abilities to accomplish a lot on little time.
Here is who Shane recommended on the podcast this week:
Vickoria Haack.
Mark Jinks.
Dave Brosha.
Curtis Jones.
Nat Gillis.
Jason Pettit.
Richard Martin.
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 Jun 27, 2022
271: Tristan Todd - Unlocking the Puzzle of the Forest
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Photographing the forest can be one of the most challenging things a nature and landscape photographer can do, which is why I was super excited to chat with this week's guest on my podcast.
This week on the podcast, I was joined by Tristan Todd, a landscape photographer from Vancouver, British Columbia. I have become friends with Tristan through the Discord channel he created for landscape photographers. We have had some really great discussions over there that are not dependent upon the social media algorithms, and it has been a great place to hang-out.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Tristan's transition from the restaurant industry into full-time photography,
The challenges of forest photography,
The value of exploration,
Planning trips vs. planning shots,
Social media woes,
And a lot more!
Other topics discussed on the podcast this week:
Landscape Photographer's Worldwide Discord Channel.
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network.
Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
The Missing Cryptoqueen podcast.
Creative Banter podcast.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Here is who Tristan recommended on the podcast this week:
Blake Randall.
Artur Stanisz.
Cory Trepanier.
If you enjoyed the conversation with Tristan, you can join us for a fun bonus recording over on Patreon where we discuss NFT's and Cryptocurrency in a balanced way.
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.
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 Apr 14, 2021
Krista McCuish - Discovering the Finer Details in Nature
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Welcome to episode 208 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by a photographer from Halifax, Nova Scotia - Krista McCuish.
Krista has lived a life filled with a variety of interests, jobs and curiosities which she has leveraged and turned inwards into the creation of some very personally expressive photographs of intimate subjects very close to home.
Krista has an innate ability to bring her experiences as an attentive observer of nature into the creation of some really wonderful nature photography. Krista and I covered a lot of ground on the show this week, including:
How Krista's backgrounds and interests inform her creative process.
Krista's home studio which is filled with natural curiosities.
How Krista's approach to photographing close to home has inspired her to create her photographs.
How and why Krista shows a sense of mystery and wonder through her images.
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Krista answers the question, "do we always need to be highly productive and have a presence on social media to feel accomplished?"
Be sure to scroll down to see all of Krista's amazing photographs!
Here's who Krista recommended for the podcast this week:
Pete Hyde.
Kathleen Pickard.
Chris Murray.
Robin Hudson.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network.
2. Exclusive 1:1 Experiences with Matt Payne.
3. Workshops with Gary Randall.
4. Our Magnificent Planet Book from LensWork.
5. ViewPoint Gallery.
6. OnLandscape Magazine feature of Krista.
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 Feb 10, 2021
Anna Morgan - Truth, Experience, and Beauty in Landscape Photography
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Welcome to episode 199 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with a landscape photographer living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Anna Morgan.
Anna grew up in the United Kingdom but later relocated to Vancouver, BC to practice veterinary medicine. She recently sold her veterinary practice to pursue a Master's Degree and start a family. Through her Master's Degree, she decided to write her thesis on quite a fascinating topic: The Role of Photography and the Photographer in Conservation. The frameworks by which Anna used to frame her thesis have far-reaching application to understanding photographers, photography, and how we can think about each from varied perspectives. Anna was gracious enough to send me a copy of her thesis, which I read prior to our conversation.
Anna and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
The role of photography and the photographer in conservation,
Content-driven themes including truth, experience, and beauty, and how these themes interplay with situated knowledge including emotions, interests, meanings, attitudes, beliefs, and values,
How misrepresentation of truth in photography could hinder conservation efforts (and other impacts of misrepresentation),
The importance of representation of women in photography and art and the roles women can play in addressing the climate crisis and other environmental issues,
How Anna's thesis has helped me to understand and conceptualize how and why various photographers present their artwork the way they do in regards to digital manipulation,
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Anna and I discuss the practice of Slow and Contemplative Photography and how it connects curiosity, creativity, and care for the environment.
Here are the photographers that Anna recommended on the podcast:
1. Jo Stephen.
2. Lizzie Shepherd.
3. Melanie Collie.
4. Switchback Shawty / Cherisa Hawkins.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. The Project I'm excited about.
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 Jan 27, 2021
Jeremy Jackson - Landscape Photography Changed My Life
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Welcome to episode 197 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with a photography living in Brittish Columbia, Jeremy Jackson.Jeremy is a professor of psychometrics at Douglas College in New Westminster, Brittish Columbia. In his own words, Landscape Photography has changed his life. Jeremy and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
How he got into landscape photography and how it has changed his life,
Decision-making in landscape photography,
Stages of personal development in photography,
Why you shouldn't listen to other photographers,
His favorite photographers of all time,
And more.
Here are the photographers that Jeremy recommended on the podcast:
1. Marco Sipriaso.
2. Finn Beales.
3. Carolyn Cheng.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network.
Please consider supporting the podcast financially on Patreon. Thanks to you if you already do! You're awesome.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Sarah Lyndsay - How to Become an Instagram Sensation
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Welcome to Episode 156 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week, I had a fantastic conversation with Sarah Lyndsay. Sarah Lyndsay is a Canadian landscape, portrait, and wedding photographer and Instagram star.
We had a great chat this week and covered some fun topics:
Landscape photography completely changed her life and Sarah shared her uplifting story with us on the show this week.
Sarah and I talked about how she is pivoting and adjusting to the COVID-19 situation by using her YouTube channel and we discuss how others can do the same.
Sarah also shared her tips on how she has leveraged the Instagram platform to gain her following.
What motivates Sarah create photos.
We also discuss her landscape self-portraits and we take a stab at discussing gender issues surrounding photography.
I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Over on Patreon this week, join Sarah and I for a discussion on how she has used portrait and wedding photography to augment her income as a professional photographer.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Sarah recommended for the podcast:1. Viktoria Haack.
2. Irene Rudnyk.
3. Nick Fitzgardinge.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Skype Lessons from Gary Randall.
2. Nature Photographer's Network Free Trial.
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 Dec 18, 2019
Jeff Bartlett - Adventure Photography in the Canadian Rockies
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Welcome to Episode 139 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features an adventure and landscape photographer living in Canmore, Alberta near Banff National Park, Jeff Bartlett. Jeff and I covered some fun topics this week, including:
What exactly is adventure photography?
Authenticity in photography.
Minimizing our impact on nature.
Shooting what you love.
Why do you take photographs?
and a lot more...
Over on Patreon this week, Jeff and I talk about his relationship with the Instagram platform.
Also, 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 72 hours, 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 is who Jeff recommended for the podcast:1. Jack Fusco.
2. John Marriott.
3. Sarah Lindsey.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Rachel Jones Ross - Canadian Night Photography
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Welcome to Episode 125 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a fantastic photographer hailing from the Rocky Mountains of Canada - Rachel Jones Ross. Rachel found herself obsessed with photography after a trip to photograph the Milky Way - her life has never been the same since.
Rachel and I covered a lot of fun ground this week, including:
Her journey as a photography having made the transition from the academic world of Psychology.
Her recent trip on the sailboat Maiden, where she photographed the journey and important work this group is doing.
The Sony Alpha Female Creator-in-Residence Program.
Her workshops designed for women.
Her thoughts on Instagram.
Sony Kando Events.
"The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***"
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
On Patreon this week, Rachel and I talked about our views on composites and night photography. Be sure to join us on Patreon for this bonus 25 minute conversation where Rachel and I share our views on this aspect of the craft of night photography.
If you're a listener and have not yet made a pledge, there's more reasons to pledge now than ever. We have over 90 bonus episodes over on Patreon for anyone supporting the show at the $5/mo level.
Over on Patreon we have also been doing themed photo contests where patrons submit photographs based on a theme.
The current theme, which will end on October 18th, is "Changing Seasons." Let's see your interpretation on the theme over on our community board. I'll send the winner a $20 gift card.
Here are the photographers that Rachel recommended for the podcast:
1. Amalia Infante.
2. David Wilder.
3. Stan Moniz.
4. Michael Hollender.
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.
Let's talk about who is coming up on the podcast! I am really excited to announce some of our upcoming guests and episodes. It should be a really good fall!
Aaron Nace, founder of Phlearn.
Alister Benn, a photographer from Scotland.
Brenda Petrella, a photographer from Vermont.
Franka Gabler - a photographer from Croatia living in California.
Ian Plant...
Dan Hawk...
Dylan Fox...
And lots more!
I'm really excited to announce that we have finally reached our $1,000 / mo goal on Patreon and we have officially launched our Landscape Conservation Award.
The “F-Stop Collaborate and Listen” podcast Landscape Conservation Award will recognize an individual photographer who is highly involved in conservation issues within their local communities or within the landscape and nature photography community. This can be through their writing, speaking, photography projects, or community organizing efforts. Additionally, this award seeks to recognize an individual that is actively practicing the Nature First Principles. In partnership with our Patreon supporters, the “F-Stop Collaborate and Listen” podcast presents the prestigious honor, which currently consists of at least $1,570.
We aim to grow the total award amount through donations and sponsorships. We are looking for nominations for the award. You can nominate yourself or someone else through the google form linked in the liner notes. Since our launch we have raised $550 towards the award and have garnered some great sponsorships from some great photography brands.
So far we have been able to get support from the following awesome companies:
Current Sponsors:
Shimoda Designs is an adventure camera bag company that produces some of the most amazing bags and equipment for landscape and adventure photographers! Shimoda founder Ian Millar is a lifelong explorer, snowboarder and product designer known for developing some of the most innovative camera bags in the world. Shimoda is his new venture which represents the culmination of all his experiences and utilizes the most advanced materials and technologies available to minimize the pain, fatigue and suffering that comes with foul mountain conditions. Shimoda products are a direct reflection and reaction to the outdoor lifestyle that Ian and his adventure photographer friends love so much. Shimoda is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conservation Award a bag of their choice, core unit, roller and accessory case - a $779 value!
Viewbug is a popular photo sharing and contest website. Members of Viewbug can submit their photographs to specialized contests and win amazing prizes. There are a lot more benefits of membership as well, so check it out. Viewbug is donating a viewbug PRO+ membership to the winner of the award. This is a $179 value.
Reed Art & Imaging is a fine art print lab located in Denver, Colorado. They are my print lab of choice for my high-end acrylic prints. Reed employs a unique technology for their acrylic prints that no other print lab in the United States uses called Diasec. The results are stunning. I also believe that Reed has some of the best customer service in the business and I recommend them to everyone I talk to! Reed is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conversation Award a $500 credit towards the purchase of a Diasec Acrylic Print.
Tamron is a camera lens manufacturer and makes some of the world's best lenses for landscape and nature photography. Tamron is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conservation Award a 45mm f/1.8 Di VC lens- a $599 value!
QT Luong is donating a limited edition copy of his award winning photo book, "Treasured Lands." I've enjoyed QT Luong's book in person and can tell you its one of the best photo books on the market. This limited edition version is valued at $245.
We are working on getting more in-kind donations and financial donations to sweeten the pot for the deserving award winner. If you are interested in either, please check out the award page on our website. 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 Jan 30, 2019
Gavin Hardcastle - Vlogging / Finding Meaning in Photography
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Wednesday Jan 30, 2019
Welcome to Episode 093 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Gavin Hardcastle!
Gavin is an awesome photographer living in Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, originally from England. Gavin is one of the funniest landscape photographers in the game and it showed on this episode. What a hilarious episode! You'll love it for sure.
We covered some fun topics this week, including:
1. Flickr.
2. Vlogging.
3. Wildlife encounters.
4. Shooting Forests.
5. Finding meaning in your photography.
6. Our inspirations.
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, Gavin and I talked about who our inspirations are in the photography realm.
To learn more about this episode, visit my blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com
Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
Arpan Das - Multiple Exposure Landscape Photography
Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
Wednesday Sep 12, 2018
Welcome to Episode 073 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Arpan Das!
Arpan is a full time Astrophysics/Cosmology research student by profession; however, landscape photography is one of his biggest passions in life. Arpan was born in India where he lived 23 years of his life. Then he moved to Italy for his study and currently living in Canada for the same purpose. Whenever he has free time, he tries to fly far away from the city and loves being outdoors in some mountains where he can connect himself to the beauty of the nature. Even if he is not taking any photographs he just loves to watch a sunrise or sunset over the mountains, big water waves along the sea, or millions of stars over the head in a dark sky.
We covered some great topics this week, including:
1. Difficulty today as a landscape photographer.
2. Single exposures vs. multiple exposures.
3. Using astro-trackers, specifically the Skywatcher Star Adventurer Pro.
4. How mood influences photography.
5. Abstract landscape photography.
6. Coming to North America from India.
7. The trend of stretching mountains in photos.
8. Composition - learning from painters like Albert Bierstadt.
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!
Over on Patreon this week, Arpan and I discussed focus stacking, exposure blending, and the importance of reality in landscape photography.
To learn more about Arpan, check out the liner notes on my blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com
Here are the photographers that Arpan recommended for the podcast:
1. Noel Casaje.
2. Bruno Pisani.
3. Catherine Simard.
4. Patrick Ong
5. Isabella Tabacchi
Wednesday Mar 28, 2018
Adam Gibbs - International Landscape Photographer of the Year 2018
Wednesday Mar 28, 2018
Wednesday Mar 28, 2018
Episode 049 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Canada-based landscape photographer Adam Gibbs! Adam has a wonderful catalog of work that he's curated for over 20 years as a full-time landscape photographer. I was able to get him onto the podcast after a lot of demand from other guests and commenters to get him on! We had a fantastic conversation that is well worth a listen.
We covered some great topics this week, including:
How Adam got into Landscape Photography.
How Landscape Photography has changed over the years.
Instagram and popularity.
Adam's workshops.
Adam's use of YouTube as a platform.
Digital manipulation and the impact on the craft.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! We are 1/4 of the way to our goal of being able to award a $1,000 prize to a photographer dedicated to conservation. Over on Patreon this week Miles told a story about how he was blackmailed by another photographer.
To learn more about Adam:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Here are the artists that Adam would like to hear on the podcast:
John Sexton
Chris Burkett
Alister Benn
Some examples of Adam's photography can be seen below.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, 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. You can also join the conversation on our Facebook Group or on Reddit!
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
Darwin Wiggett & Samantha Chrysanthou - The League of Landscape Photographers
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
Episode 042 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Alberta Canada-based landscape photographers Darwin Wiggett and Samantha Chrysanthou! I have been really getting into the message that both Darwin and Samantha have been spreading through their photography and efforts with The League magazine relating to ethics in the field. The topic has come up frequently on the podcast and I really wanted to get them on the show to dive deeper into the topic and feel out their perspective.
Samantha and Darwin are the founders and creators of oopoomoo have collectively been involved in photography education for over thirty years. In 2012 the two decided to join forces and meet a glaring need in the photo industry – to create a photography site that teaches original creative expression within a larger framework of what it means to be creative in today’s world. They called this website oopoomoo. According to Sam and Darwin, “we live in a time of unbridled consumption with far-reaching impacts on the planet, our fellow species and our children’s lives. Living the oopoomoo life means pursuing our unique, creative gifts with an awareness of the fact that we all live within a precious and fragile larger community”. As an offshoot of the oopoomoo philosophy Sam and Darwin have created a print outlet for artistic and ethically captured landscape photography called League Magazine which promotes excellence in photography and a love of nature as an ethical value. On both oopoomoo and in League, Sam and Darwin feature the stories and images of photographers who undergo the daily heroics necessary to live their best creative and ethical life. Sam and Darwin have received rave reviews for their fun and informative photo seminars, eBooks and eCourses on living the creative life in photography.
We covered some great topics this week, including:
Samantha and Darwin's journey into landscape photography and oopoomoo
Ethics in nature photography
The League Magazine - its purpose and inspiration
The tension between various ethical principles
Creating images that start conversations
Special announcements: Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! Let’s keep the conversations going! I recently set a goal of $1,000 in monthly contributions which I will use to seed a $1,000 landscape conversation award. This will only be possible if people contribute on Patreon!Additionally, we have collaborated with The League Magazine.
$50 supporters of the podcast on Patreon will get you a free subscription to The League if you sign up on Patreon between now and the end of February, 2018. The League subscription would normally cost you $50, so basically you are getting it for free while supporting the podcast!
Supporters already at the $50 level will get the subscription too!
League is an annual collectors’ compendium of unique, thoughtful photographic art comprised primarily of work from the League of Landscape Photographers. Two key principles underpin the publication: contributors espouse a mindful, ethical code of behavior in creating photographic work; and contributors wrestle with or promote dialogue about contemporary issues facing humans and the landscape.
Lastly, I am happy to announce that I'm now a Formatt-Hitech filter ambassador. Listeners to the podcast get 10% off their order if they use the code "PAYNE10" - thanks for supporting the podcast!
To learn more about Samantha and Darwin:
Website
Facebook
Here is the artist that they would like to hear on the podcast:
Freeman Patterson
Some examples of their photography can be seen below.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, 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. You can also join the conversation on our Facebook Group or on Reddit!
Tuesday Oct 17, 2017
Dani Lefrançois - Landscape Photography in Banff
Tuesday Oct 17, 2017
Tuesday Oct 17, 2017
Episode 023 with Banff, Alberta, Canada-based landscape photographer, Dani Lefrançois. Dani was really patient and persistent about being a guest on the podcast, which I really appreciated quite a lot! She was a really fun guest on the show - our conversation felt like we were two old friends. Her photography is quite inspiring and worth taking a look at if you have never seen her work before. Dani even inspired me to have a great idea, which I hope to reveal someday!
We covered some really great topics this week, and spent a lot of time discussing workshops, drones, and more.
I know you'll enjoy this one. As usual, please find some links to various topics we covered below:
Our mutual love of Fireweed
Her workshop buisiness
The photography of Viktoria Haack
The photography of Jaclyn Tanemura
The photography of Peter Coskun
The photography of Alex Nail
To learn more about Dani:
Facebook
Her website
Instagram
Some examples of her amazing photography can be seen below. Enjoy! Please do rate the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher!
You can also reach out to me via email, 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.
Lastly, please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! Let’s keep the conversations going!
Tuesday May 02, 2017
Paul Zizka - Canada Night Photography
Tuesday May 02, 2017
Tuesday May 02, 2017
Episode 007! The amazingly talented Paul Zizka joins me on the podcast. Paul Zizka is an award-winning mountain landscape and adventure photographer based in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Paul is one of my absolute favorite photographers - his passion for the mountain landscapes that he photographs shines through time and time again. We talked about our mutual passion for the mountains, the role of photography in conservation, and Paul's journey into full-time photography. Enjoy!