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Hello and welcome to another episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," with your host, Matt Payne. In today's awe-inspiring episode, we're incredibly honored to sit down with the legendary nature photographer, Art Wolfe. Wolfe brings to us tales of passion, adventure, and a relentless pursuit of excellence that has defined his illustrious career behind the lens.
From his early switch from painting to photography to traversing the globe capturing life in its myriad forms, Art has constantly pushed the boundaries of the craft. He has conveyed the importance of observing and understanding the behavior of wildlife in photography, and he approaches each project with a meticulous and organized method.
Art will share insights into the creative process, the tricky balance of inspiration versus emulation, and offer a behind-the-scenes look at his television series, Travels to the Edge. He also addresses the complexities of maintaining a legacy, detailing his desire to establish a foundation to preserve his work and his archive for posterity.
Today, Art is here not just to reminisce but to inspire with his latest project, a powerful book called "Wild Lives," focusing on the resurgence and hope within wildlife populations, a joyful counter-narrative to the oft-dismal news cycle.
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Resources Mentioned
Art Wolfe's New Book: Discover Art Wolfe's inspiring work in his latest book, "Wild Lives," available on his website, Amazon, Powell's Books, Tattered Cover, or Elliott Bay Book Company.
Travels to the Edge : Immerse yourself in Art Wolfe's adventures with his TV series available on Amazon and Vimeo.
Photography Classes : According to Art, taking natural history, art, and drawing classes can significantly complement your photography skills and success.
Connect with Art Wolfe : Learn more about Art's workshops, tours, and his expansive portfolio.
Atlantic Magazine Article from 1998.
Photographers Art Wolfe Mentioned
1. Frans Lanting.
2. Galen Rowell.
3. Thomas Mangelsen.
4. Jim Brandenburg.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne interviews wildlife and conservation photographer Peter Mather, who shares his captivating experiences with camera trapping elusive creatures like wolverines and grizzly bears in the Arctic, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in environmental photography. They discuss the challenging economics of photography, from the unpredictability of print sales to the high costs of publishing photography books, and touch on the personal aspects of their lives, including outdoor adventures and family dynamics. The conversation also dives into themes of integrity in photography and the impact of climate change on wildlife, with Mather expressing his commitment to long-term projects that highlight the interconnectedness of nature and the importance of environmental preservation.
Links Discussed on This Week's Episode
Sonny Parker
Chris Steppig (Summit Workshops)
Katie Schuler
Caleb Charlie
PetaPixel Article on Kittiya Pawlowski
Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Landscape Photographer's Worldwide on Discord
Colorado Trail Episode on YouTube
Support the podcast on Patreon
Contact me
Watch full episodes on YouTube.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
358: Mike DiMeola - Mentorship, Minimalism, and Mindfulness in Photography
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Welcome to another episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," where we fuse the world of photography and delightful camaraderie. I'm your host, Matt Payne, and today we've got a treat for all you photography enthusiasts. Joining us is Mike DiMeola, not only a physician in Vermont but also a rising star in nature photography and co-host of the YouTube channel, Brews n' Views.
As an anesthesiologist, Mike's professional life is characterized by precision and control, but when it comes to his photography, he seeks an escape, an outlet to balance the pressures of his intense work life. We'll learn how he carves out time for photography and allows his creativity to flow freely without concrete goals, embracing the peacefulness that naturally draws him in.
Mike is an advocate for environmental conservation, donating all of his print sales profits to the National Forest Foundation. He shares with us the importance of mentorship in his life, from the impact TJ Thorne has had on him, to his own experiences mentoring a young nature photographer.
Beyond the lens, Mike participates in the beer and photo showcases of Brews n' Views, digging into good beer and spotlighting underappreciated photographers. Join us as we explore how Mike's minimalist approach to equipment, his preference for local scenes in Vermont, and his passion for capturing the serene essence of winter align with his overall philosophy to photography. This episode is packed full of insight, recommendations, and stories you won't want to miss.
Links:
Nick Becker Podcast Episode
Brews n' Views on YouTube
James Rodewald Podcast Episode
TJ Thorne
Paul Bowman
Eric Bennett
Caleb Kenna
Abby Raeder
Garrett Hess
Adrian Vila
Jesse Brown Nelson
Support the Podcast on Patreon
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Monday Dec 25, 2023
349: Amy Gulick - Salmon in the Trees
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Finding ways to do more with our photography is something many photographers struggle with. While there's certainly nothing wrong with creating beautiful images to showcase beauty, there are other ways to make an impact.
This week's F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast guest is conservation photographer and author Amy Gulick. Amy has been on a mission for over a decade to tell the story of Salmon in the Pacific Northwest.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Amy's journey as a photographer.
The importance of nature to humanity.
Tips for conservation photography.
Amy's work to tell the story of the salmon.
Storytelling and photography.
Making a lasting impact through photographs.
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon, or make a one-time donation on PayPal.
Amy's book: The Salmon Way: An Alaska State of Mind.
Amy's book: Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska’s Tongass Rain Forest.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube.
Here is who Amy recommended on the podcast this week:
Steve Winter.
James Balog.
Art Wolfe.
Britta Jaschinski.
Cole Thompson.
Cristina Mittermeier.
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 Dec 11, 2023
347: Jassen Todorov - Creating Award Winning Aerial Photographs
Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
As photographers, we often seek validation for our work, which can come from various sources. For some, this helps to propel us forward to create more interesting photographs, helping us to push the envelope. While external validation isn't something everyone seeks, it certainly can be a powerful motivator.
Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Jassen Todorov, is an award-winning aerial photographer who has been recognized for his outstanding ability to tell compelling stories through his aerial images. In today's podcast, I wanted to dig deeper into what motivates Jassen to create his jaw-dropping aerial images.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Jassen got into aerial photography.
Jassen's career as a musician, pilot, and now, photographer.
How Jassen creates compelling photographs while piloting his small plane.
How and why Jassen is motivated by photography competitions.
Jassen's experience with judging competitions for National Geographic.
Tips for creating more exciting photographs.
And a lot more!
Please note, there is no YouTube upload this week due to technical difficulties with Jassen's audio and video set-up.
On Patreon this week, Jassen shared some harrowing near-miss experiences that he's had while piloting his plane as a photographer.
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon, or make a one-time donation on PayPal.
Here is who Jassen recommended on the podcast this week:
Ivo Danchev.
Anuar Floriuk.
Mia Collis.
Dimpy Bhalotia.
F. Dilek Yurdakul.
Ami Vitale.
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 23, 2023
340: Clyde Butcher - Master of the Florida Swamps
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
A lot can be gleaned by studying the photographs of the masters who came before us. After all, we are all standing on the shoulders of giants and so paying homage to those giants and recognizing their impact on our work is an important step to becoming a better photographer. As such, getting this week's guest on the podcast was an absolute honor.
Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Clyde Butcher, a large format black and white photographer who has made it his living photographing the chaotic swamps of the Florida Everglades. Clyde has been called the next Ansel Adams by Popular Photography magazine, awarded as a humanitarian for acting for the betterment of his community, and recognized as a conservationist for bringing issues to the forefront of public consciousness through his art. His long and illustrious career is nicely outlined over on his website.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Clyde's journey as a photographer,
Methods for photographing chaotic areas like the swamp,
Clyde's obsession with tilt-shift lenses,
The differences between large format and digital photography,
Transitioning from large format to digital,
Getting involved in conservation causes as a photographer,
Learning from the past masters,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Clyde's Photoshop tutorials on YouTube.
Free e-books from the Muench Workshops team.
My photography gear tool.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Clyde recommended on the podcast this week:
Bruce Barnbaum.
Wynn Bullock.
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 25, 2023
336: Morgan Heim - A Wildlife Photojournalism Rock Star
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Telling important stories about the struggles that occur through the coexistence of wildlife and humanity is no easy task, yet it is of tremendous importance, especially today. Telling the stories can bridge the gaps between groups that disagree on handling these delicate situations while shedding light on potential solutions that may meet the values that coexist in both groups of people.
Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Morgan Heim, is a master at telling such stories about wildlife and human interaction. She founded Neon Raven Story Labs, a storytelling and strategy platform for conservation, and in 2020 co-launched Her Wild Vision Initiative to raise the voices of diverse women in the craft of conservation visual storytelling.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Morgan got into conservation photography and wildlife photojournalism.
Telling the stories about conservation that are close to home.
The coexistence of wildlife and man and telling the stories about those intersections.
How to get started in conservation photography.
How limitations can improve our photography.
Ignoring the "shoulds" that are in our mind.
Telling the human side of the story in conservation.
Showcasing our work in a fine art aesthetic.
How to remove barriers for new and more diverse talent in the photography industry.
Morgan's Consultation Services for Portfolio Review and Project Review (use the code FSTOPMO10 when you sign-up for 10% off).
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Morgan recommended on the podcast this week:
Esther Horvath.
Steven David Johnson.
Michael Forsberg.
Dave Showalter.
Jen Guyton.
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 Aug 21, 2023
331: Dorin Bofan - Capturing the Landscapes of Transylvania as a New Dad
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Mixing family and photography isn't always easy. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Dorin Bofan, recently became a new father and has been grappling with the realities of spending less time in the field as a landscape photographer. Dorin is based in Romania, deep in the heart of Transylvania, and makes personally-expressive images of his home country.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Dorin got into photography.
What it is like living in Transylvania as a landscape photographer.
Dorin's approach to making more personally-expressive images.
The differences between documentary photography and nature photography.
Why Dorin makes photographs.
Balancing family and photography.
Living a more sustainable lifestyle as a photographer.
The way in which Dorin organizes his work on his website.
And a lot more!
If you enjoyed our conversation, you can listen to our bonus episode on Patreon where Dorin and I discuss his adventure of running an entire mountain range in 25 hours.
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Dorin recommended on the podcast this week:
Bruce Percy.
Andreas Resch.
Bruno D'Amicis.
Thomas Fleckenstein.
Wes Charlton.
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 Aug 14, 2023
330: Bruce Barnbaum - Five Decades of Landscape Photography
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Legacy. Meaning. Fulfillment. In the end, these are all things most artists seek. When I think about my own photography, I would happily trade all the likes and follows on social media to be known for something I'm proud of.
Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Bruce Barnbaum, has over fifty years of photography under his belt and has recently undertook the process of revisiting his legacy and his work in the hopes of producing a book showcasing never-before seen images captured along his illustrious career. Having studied under Ansel Adams himself, Bruce is a well-known print-maker and book author, having sold over 100,000 copies of his book, The Art of Photography.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Bruce began his journey in photography all the way back in the 1960's.
The importance of conservation efforts and how they have guided Bruce's work.
How Bruce incorporated music into his early books.
Bruce's approach to composition.
Bruce's upcoming book project which will be a retrospective review of unreleased work from over five decades of photography.
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
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 30, 2023
302: Joe Cornish & Alex Nail - Artists asking Artists #5
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Ever since I created my landscape and nature photography podcast, there was one person from the United Kingdom that I have always wanted to have as a guest - Joe Cornish.
Fortunately, my friend Alex Nail asked if he could interview Joe and I was beyond thrilled at the suggestion. Joe is an inspiration to so many landscape photographers, so it was a true pleasure hearing him answer our tough questions. As such, it was a great honor to have him join us for our 302nd episode of the podcast, and the 5th iteration of our "Artists Asking Artists" series.
Joe's approach to composition and field craft are quite renowned and appreciated by photographers across the world, so it was so amazing hearing him discuss practical ways in which he approaches the making of his images.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Joe Cornish's approaches to making landscape photographs,
Perfectionism in landscape photography,
Complexity in composition in landscape photography,
Qualities of light and Joe's preferences for light,
Various discussion around color hue shifts in digital cameras,
Reconciling our carbon footprint while travelling great distances,
Adding value to the world as a photographer,
Comparing and contrasting landscape photographers from the United Kingdom and the United States,
The influence of painters on landscape photographers,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Joe's article over on OnLandscape.
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the code "FSTOP10" for a 10% discount!
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.
Please see our full listing of show notes and links for more information!
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Ethics is a subject that often gets a bad reputation in photography circles. People that discuss ethics are often wrongly seen as sanctimonious and elitist, when in fact, ethical considerations are really at the core of what makes us human. Ethics is an often misunderstood subject; however, it is paramount for us as nature photographers to be mindful of ethics when in the field. As this great article from Santa Clara University suggests, "ethics is based on well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do, usually in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, or specific virtues." As it relates to wildlife photography, ethics can provide us with guiding principles to protect our subjects and to remain true to our personal values as photographers.
This week on the podcast I was joined by two amazingly talented wildlife and nature photographers, Pam Dorner and Jennifer Leigh Warner to discuss ethics in wildlife photography. This topic is one that is near and dear to me and I hope you enjoy both Pam and Jennifer's thoughtful responses to my questions relating to the challenges we face regarding wildlife photography and ethics.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
The contrast between landscape photography and wildlife photography,
Our personal feelings about ethics in wildlife photography and why they are of import,
Personal rules for ethical behavior as wildlife photographers,
Respecting wildlife and wild places,
Bear jams - what they are, and the pros and cons of them,
The problems with using live bait in "wildlife photography,"
How to properly define wildlife photography and the problem with photographing captive animals,
Spotting fake wildlife photographs,
The importance of honesty in wildlife photography,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. Use the code FSTOP10 for 10% off!
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Nature First.
NANPA Ethics.
Article about Pam & Nature Photographer of the Year.
Winning image in Nature Photographer of the Year.
Here is who Pam and Jennifer recommended on the podcast this week:
Betsy Botsford.
Alyce Bender.
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.
Scroll down to see more of Pam and Jennifer's photography.
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Monday Nov 28, 2022
Learning about other subjects such as philosophy, psychology, economics, and geology can all make you a better photographer and also a better businessperson in your photography. I'm a strong advocate for cross-disciplinary study to make yourself a more well-rounded person, which I think makes you a better photographer.
As such, this week on the podcast I'm happy to introduce you to Radomir Jakubowski, a German landscape, nature, and wildlife photographer. Radomir has a huge collection of awesome images in his portfolio and lots of interesting ways to think about the world that I think may help you in your journey as a photographer.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Radomir's journey as a photographer,
How studying other subjects can benefit your photography,
How Radomir approached competitions early on in his career as a photographer,
How Radomir thinks like an economist to improve his photography and photography business,
Being a brand ambassador - how / why / what makes sense,
Why and how Radomir uses his images to protect Europe,
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.
If you enjoyed our chat, you can join us for a bonus episode on Patreon where we discuss ideas to making more evocative images for your portfolio.
Here is who Radomir recommended on the podcast this week:
Jan Wegener.
Stefan Forester.
Bence Mate.
Jasper Doest.
Zeitweise.
Audun Rickardsen.
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 Nov 14, 2022
291: Jon Norris - Obsession with Joshua Tree National Park
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Focusing on one geographic area has many tremendous advantages for nature and landscape photographers. It can provide familiarity with your subjects, light, times of day, and so much more which is often overlooked by most folks.
This week on Episode 291 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with landscape photographer Jon Norris about his obsession with Joshua Tree National Park.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Jon's journey into nature photography,
How Jon developed a relationship with Joshua Tree,
How urban and abstract photography influenced his approach to making images,
His approach called "Explore, Experience, Create,"
How revisiting a location over and over again helps his approach to photography,
Recommendations for people that might get bored of a location,
How his career in Engineer influenced his photography,
Why he has decided to give back to organizations like Nature First,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
If you enjoyed our chat, you can join us for a bonus episode on Patreon where we discuss our Overlanding approach to making landscape and nature photographs.
Here is who Jon recommended on the podcast this week:
Chris Sale.
Steve Bennett.
Paul Cook.
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!
Monday Sep 26, 2022
284: Deirdre Rosenberg - In Defense of the American Pika
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
The American Pika is one of my favorite creatures found in the wilderness of Colorado. It is a small, adorable creature that is about 6 or 7 inches in length and is known for its high-pitch chirping sound and cute face. The American Pika primarily lives at high elevations between 10,000 and 14,000 feet and I often encounter them on my mountain climbing trips here in Colorado. They are unfortunately in severe danger of extinction due to climate change because they depend on cold winters to survive.
This week on the podcast I had a wonderful conversation with Deirdre Rosenberg, a wildlife, landscape, and conservation photographer living in Southwest Colorado who has dedicated her life to conservation efforts around the San Juan Mountains and for the American Pika.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Deirdre's journey as a photographer and her relationship with the wilderness,
The American Pika and Deidre's goals in photographing it,
Conservation photography and what it means to Deirdre,
Deirdre's project to photograph the San Juan Mountains of Colorado from a conservation perspective,
Deirdre's goals and approaches to photographing with a conservation intent,
Helping women get excited about wilderness photography,
"Honest Photography,"
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 Deidre recommended on the podcast this week:
Gretchen Stuart.
Nate Luebbe.
If you enjoyed our conversation this week, you can listen to our bonus episode over Patreon on where we discuss Deidre's approaches to making her dreams come true as a full-time photographer.
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 08, 2022
277: Richard Boutwell - Photography as a Vehicle for Personal Growth
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
One of the best things about nature and landscape photography is that it can provide added purpose to our lives and improve us as human beings.
As such, it was an honor to speak with black and white photographer Richard Boutwell on this week's episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen.
Richard is an active participant in our Twitter after-parties for the podcast - he always has very interesting things to say and so I thought it would be awesome to have him join me on the podcast for a chat. We cover a lot of territory this week, including using photography as a vehicle for personal growth.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Richard's journey into photography,
Growing up near Joshua Tree National Park and how that influenced him,
His journey to the East Coast in 2002 to work for a large format fine art photographer,
Improving by studying the history of photography, and art history,
How engaging in photography has become a vehicle for personal growth for Richard,
Documentary work vs. fine art,
Working in projects,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Richard's Prints, Teaching, and Software - Use coupon code **FStopAndListen** for 20% off all software, workshops, private instruction, and prints.
Suggested readings for learning the history of photography:
Looking at Photographs.
Photographers on Photography.
Photography in Print.
Robert Adams - American Silence & Beauty in Photography.
Richard Benson - The World is Smarter than You Are & The Printed Picture.
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network.
Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Here is who Richard recommended on the podcast this week:
Richard's mentors, Paula Chamlee (and Michael A. Smith, 1942–2018).
Cody Cobb.
Linda Connor.
Mark Ruwedel.
Scott B. Davis.
If you enjoyed our conversation this week, you can listen to our bonus episode over Patreon on where we discuss alternatives to photo celibacy, a concept coined by Cole Thompson.
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 May 16, 2022
265: Simon Baxter - A Passion for the Woodland
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
Focusing our nature photography on the subjects we love and care about most can yield the most powerful and personal results. As such, I was thrilled to record episode 265 of the podcast due to our guest's focus on his passion for the woodland. This week on the podcast, I was joined by a legendary U.K. woodland photographer and YouTube sensation, Simon Baxter.
On this week's episode, we also discuss:
Simon's journey into photography and YouTube,
Simon's passion for woodland photography,
Balancing content creation with making photographs as a YouTuber,
Handling burnout,
The psychologically confusing moments when we achieve our goals,
How Simon manages his full-time business in photography,
Simon's new book, Gathering Time,
Planting a Tree in Meg's Grove,
And a lot more!
Other topics discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the show on Patreon.
Here is who Simon recommended on the podcast this week:
Sean Tucker.
Joe Cornish.
If you enjoyed our conversation, you can listen to 16 more minutes on our Patreon bonus episode. Simon and I talk about Meg's Grove, Trees for Life Scotland, and identifying why we love what we love as photographers. If you want to check that out, can you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/mo or $50 per year.
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.
Scroll down to see more of Simon's excellent photographs!
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 Mar 28, 2022
The Wilderness Society and Landscape Photography
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Welcome to episode 258 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast, I was joined by Mason Cummings, the Visual Asset Manager for The Wilderness Society and Dr. Greg Aplet, the Senior Science Director for The Wilderness Society. The Wilderness Society is a non-profit dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Wilderness.
In this week's episode, we discuss how photography and videography can be used to advance the missions of conservation and wilderness non-profits and how photographers can play a leading role in conservation efforts. A special thank you to our listener Joe Doherty for recommending both Greg and Mason for this week's episode.
On this week's episode we discuss:
The mission and purpose of The Wilderness Society.
Why wilderness is important.
What types of photography helps conservation efforts.
Can digitally-altered landscape photography help conservation efforts?
How photographing like a conservation scientist can help your photography.
Common practices in photography that hinder the efforts of conservation.
Compromise in lawmaking in green organizations.
How science and art can partner to make the world a better place.
And a lot more!
Other items mentioned on the show this week:
1. Join Nature Photographer's Network.
2. Support the podcast on Patreon.
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Ashlei Payne - Creating Projects of Personal Importance
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Hey everyone!
Welcome to episode 255 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast, I was joined by a photographer and film-maker who lives in California but travels internationally to focus on projects of personal importance - Ashlei Payne.
I was fortunate to meet Ashlei recently when I was photographing in Death Valley and she was recommended to us by former guest Talor Stone.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Ashlei's start in photography,
The differences and similarities between filmmaking and landscape photography,
Creating personal projects that are personally meaningful,
Her and Talor's project to document the impact of tourism on indigenous cultures in Greenland,
And a lot more!
Here's who Ashlei recommended for the podcast this week:
Logan Baker.
Timothy Mulcare.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Join me at Out of Chicago LIVE! 2022.
3. Support Ashlei and Talor on Kickstarter.
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? 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 Jan 03, 2022
Kurt Budliger - The Lorax of Landscape Photography
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Welcome to episode 246 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by Kurt Budliger - a full-time professional photographer from Vermont. I've had the pleasure of knowing Kurt for several years and have always admired his photography, positive attitude, and work ethic. Kurt and I had a fantastic chat on the podcast this week discussing his journey, how he balances full-time landscape photography with family life, and how his experience as an outdoor environmental educator has impacted his career in photography.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Kurt's journey into photography coming from the world of outdoor environmental education and a middle school teacher,
Knowing about the landscape and how it enhances our photographs,
Balancing work and family as a full-time landscape photographer,
Kurt's love affair with trees,
Staying creative in a world of iconic images and homogeneity,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Kurt and I discuss why it is important to go outside of our comfort zones and what that looks like.
Here's who Kurt recommended for the podcast this week:
Joe Rossbach.
Sandra Bartocha.
Brian O'Keefe.
Bryan Gregson.
Adam Barker.
Clyde Butcher.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
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.
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Todd Pickering - The Merits of an Education in Fine Art | Curating our Work
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Welcome to episode 245 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by Todd Pickering - a full-time professional photographer from Point Reyes, California. Todd has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute and owns his own gallery where he showcases what he describes as quiet work. He also has done a lot of photography gigs for California wineries. Todd and I talk a lot about the benefits of obtaining an education in art, and the role his professional gigs have played in improving the way he approaches nature photography.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Todd's journey into photography through his education in fine art,
How his work with wineries has positively impacted his ability to make his landscape images,
How his trips into nature with his wife have transformed the way he sees photography,
How Todd curates his work for his gallery and his customers,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Todd and I chat briefly about art reps and how to value our work when we are asked to sell it to a third party representative.
Here's who Todd recommended for the podcast this week:
Jerry Dodrill.
Carlos Porrata.
Steve Babbitt.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. 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.
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Jonathan Buford - Landscape Photography and Craft Beer for Conservation
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Welcome to episode 241 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Jonathan Buford - a landscape photographer and the founder & owner of Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company.
Jonathan founded his brewery with a conservation focus and goal, which intersects with his personal goals for his photography as well. Jonathan is working on a photography book project where he is focusing on all 90 wilderness areas in Arizona, with the hopes of showing the world why these places are so special and why we need to do more to protect them as photographers.
On this week's episode we discuss:
How photography led Jonathan to found Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company,
The conundrums we all face when photographing wild places,
Why failure is ok as a landscape photographer,
And a lot more!
Here's who Jonathan recommended for the podcast this week:
Joel Hazelton.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Gary Randall & Chris Byrne Columbia River Gorge Workshop.
2. F-Stop Collaborate and Listen T-Shirt!
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
William Neill, Eric Bennett, & Alex Noriega - Curation, Creative Blocks, and Legacy
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Welcome to episode 237 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by William Neill, Eric Bennett, and Alex Noriega for a casual yet informative conversation that is filled with tidbits of wisdom that I think any landscape and nature photographer can get something out of. The main focus of our conversation was around collaboration and community, central components to the success of Eric Bennett's new book, Conversations with Nature.
On the podcast this week, we discuss:
How and why Alex and William got involved in Eric's book project,
How to support photographers that you admire,
Curation of our photography and the role it plays in standing out,
Creative blocks and how to overcome them,
Legacy in photography,
And a lot more!
Mentioned on the show this week:
William Neill's book.
Eric Bennett's post-processing videos. Use the code "FSTOP20" for 20% off.
Alex Noriega's post-processing videos.
Support the show on Patreon.
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Talor Stone - A Heartfelt Journey into Landscape Photography
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Welcome to episode 236 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Talor Stone - a PhD researcher and photographer based in Pensacola, Florida. After serving as a federal agent for the United States military, Talor broke from the traditional career path to pursue photography. In this episode, Talor starts off by sharing a very personal and emotional story about her start as a photographer, and I am so thankful she opened up and shared that with us, as it really provides excellent context and inspiration.
On the podcast this week, we also discuss:
How to break into the field as a full-time professional,
The challenges and rewards of being a full-time photographer,
Talor's research on climate change,
Reconciling our impacts on climate while engaging in this profession / hobby,
And a lot more!
Here's who Talor recommended for the podcast this week:
Ashlei Payne.
Zaria Forman.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the show on Patreon.
2. QT Luong "Our National Monuments" Special Offer.
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Dawn Wilson - Ethics in Nature Photography
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Welcome to episode 235 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Dawn Wilson, a wildlife and nature photographer living in Estes Park, Colorado at the base of Rocky Mountain National Park. Dawn is a fantastic wildlife photographer and the president of the North American Nature Photography Association.
On the podcast this week, we discuss:
How Dawn has leveraged her college degrees in her pursuit of her full-time photography career,
Dawn's 15-month trip in an RV,
Raising awareness about wildlife conservation,
The top ethical issues facing nature photographers,
Dawn's role as president of NANPA,
The changing landscape of the places we love and reservation systems,
And a lot more!
Here's who Dawn recommended for the podcast this week:
Lisa Langell
Eric Fisher
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the show on Patreon.
2. Nature Photographer's Network - 20% off + Free Trial.
3. Shimoda Action X Camera Bag system + 10% discount (Payne10).
4. 5 Fun Facts Estes Park Column by Dawn Wilson.
5. Climate Change and Depression article.
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.
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
James Rodewald - Inspiration | Our Nemesis | Meditation
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Welcome to episode 228 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by James Rodewald.
James is a photographer and science teacher residing in the State of New York. He started his photographic journey back in the early 1980s with a 35-mm film camera. Although his portfolio of film and digital work spans many years, one can see a few common themes emerge. One of those central themes is a long-term attempt to capture scenes of the natural world seemingly untouched by humanity: nature in its natural state.
We discuss:
Balancing art with a full-time career and parenthood
Using meditation to help channel creativity on a busy schedule
Finding ongoing inspiration in local subjects
Finding ongoing inspiration while returning to frequented locations and or familiar subjects
Your photographic nemesis -- Identifying what draws you to a subject but yet evades your ability to record or express it
Supporting conservation efforts through photography
Over on Patreon this week, James and I discuss our thoughts on overcoming burnout.
Here's who James recommended for the podcast this week:
Chris Murray
Paulo Valdivia
Eric Erleubeusch
Saikat Chakraborty
Karen Waller
Marianthi Lainas
Huibo Hou
Ami Vitale
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
2. James Rodewald's Animal Abstracts Book.
3. Matt Payne's Private 1:1 Photography Workshops.
4. Charity Watch.
5. Charity Navigator.
Support the show on Patreon.
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
NFTs and Landscape Photography - A Panel Discussion
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Welcome to episode 227 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Brynn Schmidt, Alex Noriega, and Alex Nail to talk about the most controversial and divisive topics in the landscape and nature photography community at the present moment - NFTs.
In today's episode, you can expect to hear four adults have a very respectful and cordial conversation and debate about NFTs which has been sorely lacking from social media as of late.
You can also expect to learn quite a bit and gain some perspectives, no matter what side of the argument you find yourself, or perhaps gain a better understanding if you don't find yourself on one side at all.
We discuss:
What are NFTs and how do they and their marketplaces work?
The various positives and negatives of NFTs,
The newly formed community of NFT photographers on Twitter,
The carbon and environmental impacts of NFTs and how we can openly discuss those,
Why certain NFTs are selling and others are not,
And a lot more!
Thank you to Brynn, Alex, and Alex for joining for the vulnerable but important conversation!
Please check out Brynn, Alex, and Alex's work below!
Other items mentioned on the show:1. Clubhouse Club for the Podcast.
Support the show on Patreon.
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.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Jordan Inglee - Flow States | Workflows | Nature vs. Money
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Welcome to episode 226 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Jordan Inglee, a landscape photographer living in Portland, Oregon who has an extensive background in video production and live event production. I was fortunate to meet Jordan at last year's Out of Chicago Live conference and have been enjoying bantering with him on Twitter. Jordan and I discuss a variety of topics this week, including:
Venue and concert video production,
Shifting to photography as an income,
Struggles with making money and conserving nature,
Flow states,
Digital workflows,
And a lot more.
There is no bonus episode on Patreon this week because I wanted to keep all of our conversation in one episode - so basically everyone gets a free Patreon bonus episode this week!
Here's who Jordan recommended for the podcast this week:
Paul Grossman
Francois Casanova
Ben Strauss
Jen Grand
Gabe Rodriquez
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Natural Landscape Photography Awards - Use the code PAYNE15 for 15% off
2. Clubhouse Club for the Podcast
Support the show on Patreon.
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.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
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 Jun 30, 2021
Lisa LaPointe - Seafaring Nature Photography
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Welcome to episode 219 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by a wildlife and nature photographer who spends most of her time leading workshops based out of sea vessels - Lisa LaPointe.
Lisa is a naturalist with a huge passion for sea expeditions, wildlife photography, conservation, and education programs designed to spark the same passions in others. She leads workshops with the Muench Workshops team and has a fabulous body of photographic work.
Lisa and I discuss a wide variety of interesting topics this week - so sit back and enjoy!
Over on Patreon this week, Lisa and I discuss a variety of ethical considerations as they relate to nature and wildlife photography.
Here's who Lisa recommended for the podcast this week:
Talor Stone.
Greg Vaughn.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Clubhouse Club for the Podcast.
2. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Support the show on Patreon.
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.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Head on over to my website for the full show notes.
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 Jun 02, 2021
Camille Seaman - An Indigenous Perspective on Landscape Photography
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Welcome to episode 215 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week's guest is Camille Seaman.
Camille was born in 1969 to a Native American father and African American mother. Her photographs have been published in National Geographic Magazine and countless other publications. Her photographs have received many awards including: a National Geographic Award, 2006; and the Critical Mass Top Monograph Award, 2007. She is a TED Senior Fellow as well as a Stanford Knight Fellow. I was so fortunate to be able to get Camille onto the podcast to have a rich conversation.
Camille and I cover a wide range of topics this week, including:
How her unique upbringing as a Native American and African American influenced her photographic perspective.
What challenges and or benefits has her race and gender played in her photographic career.
How she became a photographer of the polar regions of planet earth.
What aspiring photographers should do to make stronger work.
Why the language we use that relates to photography is important.
How the industry can change the status-quo of white male dominance.
And lots more.
Here's who Camille recommended for the podcast this week:
Edward Burtynsky.
Chris Jordan.
Shayne McGuire.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Eddie Adams Workshop.
2. Women Photograph Database.
3. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
4. Camille's Instagram.
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 19, 2021
Matt McGee - Underwater Nature & Fine Art Photography
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Welcome to episode 213 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week's guest is a landscape and underwater photographer living in Franklin, Tennessee.
Matt McGee practices dentistry and spends his free time searching for his subjects under the sea. He's also got quite an eye for fine art underwater photography and a massive interest in conserving our oceans.
In this week's show, you can expect to hear us talk about some of his experiences under the water, how he approaches his subjects under the sea, what he's noticed about the conditions of our oceans, and his process for fine art underwater photography.
Be sure to scroll down to see all of Matt's amazing photographs!
Here's who Matt recommended for the podcast this week:
Benjamin Hardman.
Epic Diving.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Dead Ox Ranch Campout with Gary Randall.
2. Clubhouse Club for the podcast.
Support the show on Patreon.
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.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
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 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 28, 2021
The Slow Photography Movement - A Panel Discussion
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Welcome to episode 210 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I hosted a special panel discussion with three incredibly talented photographers who have spear-headed a wonderfully thoughtful approach to photography called the Slow Photography Movement or SPM.
Created by Ernesto Ruiz, SPM is a philosophical approach to landscape and nature photography that has incredible benefits to you, the artist. Joining Ernesto this week are Jennifer Renwick and Beth Young, who have teamed up with Ernesto to promote and elevate SPM in our community.
I really enjoyed picking their brains about the Slow Photography Movement and how adhering to it can improve your photography, your experiences as a photographer, and your overall mental well-being in this artform. So sit back, relax, grab a coffee, beer, wine, or other adult beverage of choice, and enjoy our discussion!
Be sure to scroll down to see all of our talented panel's photography!
Here's who Ernesto, Jennifer, and Beth recommended for the podcast this week:
James Rodewald.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
2. Arc Panel.
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.Head over to the podcast's website to find the full show notes and to see the incredible photos from our guests.
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Daniel Dietrich - Ethics in Wildlife Photography
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Welcome to episode 203 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by our first wildlife photographer on the podcast! Welcome Daniel Dietrich to the show!Daniel is a wildlife photographer living in Point Reyes, California and focuses a lot of his work on the wildlife native to that area. He is the founder and executive director of Conservation Kids, a non-profit he set-up to give kids experiences in nature with cameras. Daniel sits on the ethics committee for the North America Nature Photography Association (NANPA) and on the board of directors for the Environmental Action Committee.
Daniel and I covered some very interesting topics this week, including:
Ethics and ethical considerations in wildlife photography,
Why he has chosen wildlife photography,
His non-profit Conservation Kids,
Truth in captioning in wildlife photography,
His workshops in Point Reyes,
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Daniel and I discuss what he thinks makes for a good wildlife photograph.
Check out Daniel on Instagram.
Here's who Daniel recommended for the podcast this week:
Camilla Fox - Executive Director of Project Coyote.
Other items mentioned on the show:
Wilderness Podcast episode on Western Watersheds and public lands grazing.
Support the show on Patreon.
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 17, 2021
Guy Tal & Michael Gordon - The History of Landscape Photography
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Welcome to episode 200 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
To celebrate our 200th episode, I queried our listeners on our Facebook Group for ideas on a 200th episode. The idea that really resonated for me was to discuss the History of Landscape Photography, so I invited two of the wisest photographers I could think of for a conversation about that and the relevance it has on the environment we find ourselves in today.
I was so thankful to be able to get Guy Tal and Michael Gordon to join me for this conversation.
Guy and Michael teach very unique workshops together and have for over a decade. I consider both of them to be two of the most thoughtful and influential leaders in contemporary landscape photography.
So, buckle your seat belts and get ready for a good one. Make sure you listen all the way to the end to learn about a huge discount code from Guy Tal.
In addition to the History of Landscape Photography, we covered some very interesting topics this week, including:
Landscape Photography's acceptance as an artform.
Is it important to adhere to the fidelity of the craft's history?
How the history of Landscape Photography has influenced us,
And lots more!
Other items mentioned on the show:
Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Guy Tal's Book, "More Than a Rock" - use code GUYTAL35 for 35% off!
Susan Sontag - On Photography
Vanessa Marsh
Support the show on Patreon.
Support the show via PayPal or support our Patreon supporters here.
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 Dec 30, 2020
Robb Hirsch - Curiosity of the Natural World - Photographing Yosemite
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Welcome to episode 193 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week on the podcast, I was happy to be joined by Robb Hirsch, a landscape photographer from California.
Robb is a biologist by training, naturalist by heart, and photographer by passion. Robb has an intimate relationship with the natural world. This connection was established early during annual childhood visits to Yosemite, which forged his bond with this magical place. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of California–Irvine, Robb began a career as a field biologist, working on a variety of projects for California State Parks, the US Geological Survey, and several private firms. His love for traveling and exploration has taken him through Africa, Central America, Tasmania and the western United States. Initially photography was a means to document his work and travels, but it soon became the focus. Robb’s photography has been featured in international competitions, calendars, magazines, and gallery showings, and he leads customized, small group and private photography workshops in Yosemite and surrounding Sierra Nevada.
Robb and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
How Robb got into landscape photography as a biologist.
Robb's incredible book, "The Nature of Yosemite - A Visual Journey",
Robb's love affair with Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Conservancy,
How curiosity of the natural world and geological processes informs and guides his photography,
His method of composition in landscape photography,
Using photography to inspire others to experience their own connections to a place,
The importance of understanding the history of the places we photograph,
And much, much more.
Over on Patreon this week, Robb and I discuss the importance of developing personal relationships with other people as landscape photographers.
Here are the photographers that Kristen recommended on the podcast:
1. Jerry Dodrill.
2. Ian Shive.
3. Ed Callert.
4. James McGrew.
Other items mentioned on the show this week:
1. Gary Randall and Chris Byrne Columbia River Gorge workshop.
2. Nature First Photography.
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.
Please 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 Nov 25, 2020
Photo Cascadia Team - Celebrating Oregon Through Landscape Photography
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Welcome to episode 188 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week on the podcast, I hosted the Photo Cascadia team, including Sean Bagshaw, Adrian Klein, Zack Schnepf, Erin Babnik, David Cobb, and Kevin McNeal. This powerhouse team of landscape photographers have inspired so many of us on our journeys in this craft, so it was a real honor to host the whole team for a chat. Unfortunately, Chip Phillips was not able to join us for this recording due to the joys of parenting during COVID-19.
The Photo Cascadia team and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
Their new book celebrating the beauty and diversity of the State of Oregon through photographs, "Oregon, My Oregon,"
The power and significance of the foreword of the book by Nicholas Kristof,
The impact of climate change on the landscapes we all love to photograph,
The impact that increased visitation is having on locations we love to photograph (and some positives of this),
The therapeutic effects of landscape photography during a global pandemic,
How to instill respect for nature and the environment,
And much, much more
Over on Patreon this week, join over 140 of your peers in supporting the podcast financially hear about the Photo Cascadia team's approach to leading workshops safely during a pandemic.
I hope you enjoy our conversations.
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.
For the full show notes head over to my blog.
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Jerry Monkman - Using Photography to Conserve Open Spaces
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Welcome to episode 186 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week on the podcast, I was joined by conservationist, author, filmmaker, and photographer, Jerry Monkman.
Jerry is revered in the Northeast United States as a photography powerhouse, having authored eight books which have inspired many to take up photography in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.
Jerry is also known for his conservation documentary videos, which have had major positive impacts on the protection of critical public lands in his area.
Jerry and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
His journey through the years as a photographer.
Using photography to conserve open spaces and public land.
Photo guidebooks and their impact on the craft and various locations.
The "why" of outdoor photography.
How photography has changed since the 1990's.
How to balance the commercial needs of a landscape photographer and messages of conservation.
... and more!
Over on Patreon this week, join over 140 of your peers in supporting the podcast financially and listen to Jerry and I talk about the importance of thinking about what we are trying to say with our photographs.
I hope you enjoy our conversations!
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Ben Williamson - Photographing New England & Working for a Magazine
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Welcome to episode 183 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. For the full show notes and a transcript, head to my blog.
This week on the podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with a photographer that I have long admired from afar. Ben Williamson hails from the state of Maine and has amassed a fantastic collection of what he mostly describes as "scenic" photography from New England. Whatever you want to call it, his work exudes passion and a love for where he lives. Ben works for Down East Magazine as a staff photographer and leads workshops.
Ben and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
His journey into photography.
What it is like working for a small regional magazine and how other photographers could think about collaborating with magazines local to them.
Teaching photography and what Ben loves about it.
How Ben has partnered with other photographers on his journey.
How Ben includes man-made objects in his photography to make them more emotionally connective.
How Ben balances shooting for himself vs. shooting to please others.
... and more!
Over on Patreon, this week, you can join over 100 of your peers in supporting the podcast financially and hear Ben and I talk about his obsession with weather and how he leverages that obsession to improve his photography.
I hope you enjoy our conversations.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Gary Randall Calendars.
2. My OnLandscape column.
Here are the photographers that Ben recommended on the podcast:
1. Jerry Monkman.
2. John Putnam.
3. Michael Blanchette.
4. Greta Rybus.
5. Jamie Walter.
6. Dave Dostie.
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Michael Remke - The Intersection of Landscape Photography & Ecological Science
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Welcome to episode 182 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week on the podcast I recorded a socially-distanced, in-person podcast episode with my friend, fellow Durango resident, and fellow photographer, Michael Remke. Michael is a professor at Fort Lewis College and has a Ph.D. in Forest Science. Michael pairs his passion for the outdoors and photography with his passion for ecological systems to create a symbiotic marriage of ideas that informs how he sees the world as both a photographer and as a scientist. Michael's scientific research is currently focused on active forest management to promote the ecological, social, and economic well being of communities. His past research was focused on plant - soil interactions in the context of changing climates, restoration, and conservation. I personally really love how he uses his science knowledge to show us hidden parts of the world through the lens.Michael and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
Using photography as a conservation and communication tool.
How science influences his photographic compositions.
How photography influences his scientific research.
How we can empower photographers to work with others to see intentional photography as a tool to protect special places.
The impact of climate science and the changing climate on landscape photography.
Why we think some prominent landscape photographers who rely on nature for their income have a negative view of climate science.
... and more!
This week I decided to keep the episode in it's entirety for free here because it felt like it would break up the conversation too much, so there is no bonus episode on Patreon, but your support is still appreciated!
I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Nature Photographer's Network.
2. Atlantic article on Galen Rowell.
3. Rob Blair's Eastern San Juans Mountain book.
4. Rob Blair's Western San Juan Mountains book.
5. Roadside Geology books.
These are affiliate links and using them does financially support the podcast.
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Eric Bennett - Conversations with Nature
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Welcome to episode 181 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week on the podcast I sat down and visited with one of our first guests, Eric Bennett.
Eric is arguably one of the best landscape photographers of the past decade. He has a unique vision and style that I greatly appreciate. He is also a fellow co-founder of the Nature First Photography Alliance, and a fellow beer connoisseur.
Eric is one of the most passionate stewards of public lands I have ever met and it really shines in his photography. I really enjoyed our discussion this week and I hope you will as well.
Eric and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
Eric's approach to organizing and curating his online photography gallery.
Eric's approach to making personally meaningful photographs.
Eric's new book called "Conversations with Nature."
... and more!
Over on Patreon this week, Eric and I discuss the power of mentor-ship in a digital world and how we have leveraged these relationships in our pursuit of better photography.
Here is who Eric recommended listeners check out:
1. Jimmy Gekas.
2. You can also check out my OnLandscape article on Jimmy.
Don't forget, you can find a transcript of this week's episode over on my website.
Thanks for your support! Cheers.
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Elisabeth Brentano - Wanderlust in the American West
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Welcome to episode 172 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a photographer and videographer who has found a niche in combining her passions for story telling, writing, and photography to make a living in the landscape photography arena.Elisabeth Brentano started her career in the entertainment news space and transitioned to writing blogs for travel and food. It was in that space that she fell in love with photography. She is also very passionate about conservation issues and created a wonderful documentary film, called "In the Shadow of Lions" where she examines the balance between social media, conservation, and tourism as it relates to big cats in Africa.
Elisabeth and I discuss some interesting topics, including:
How she found herself in the landscape photography space.
How her editing style has evolved over time.
The impacts of social media on creativity and relationship building.
Her documentary film, "In the Shadow of Lions."
... and more!
Over on Patreon this week, join Elisabeth and I for a bonus discussion while financially supporting the podcast. We discuss her approach to gaining more authentic engagement on social media through vulnerability and honesty.
I hope you enjoy our conversations!
Here are the photographers that Elisabeth recommended for the podcast:
1. Melissa Groo.
2. Savannah Cummins.
3. Benjamin Everitt.
4. Joe Haeberle.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network.
2. My YouTube Channel.
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 Jul 29, 2020
William Neill - Reflecting on 40 Years of Landscape Photography
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Welcome to episode 171 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a photographer who probably does not need much introduction as he is widely considered one of the most accomplished modern landscape and nature photographers. William Neill got his roots and upbringing in landscape photography while living in the Yosemite Valley and working in Ansel Adams' gallery beginning in 1980 and began writing columns for Outdoor Photographer Magazine in 1986. Suffice to say, he has a lifetime's worth of incredible photographic product and has a wealth of knowledge and perspective, which we attempted to tap into on the podcast. William and I discuss some interesting topics, including:
How he got his beginning in photography and writing for Outdoor Photographer Magazine.
What it was like learning from the greats in landscape photography like Ansel Adams.
Various media formats to consume and learn about landscape photography such as OnLandscape, NPN, and LensWork.
William's secret for staying creative over many years in this field.
His new book, Light on the Landscape.
... and more!
Over on Patreon this week, William shares his advice on how to best grow as a photographer and we discuss his approach to portfolio development.
I hope you enjoy our conversations!
Here are the photographers that William recommended for the podcast:
1. John Wawrzonek.
2. Joseph Holmes.
3. Lewis Kemper.
4. Charlie Cramer.
5. Bruce Percy.
6. John Sexton.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Nature First Photography.
2. My YouTube Channel.
3. William's portfolio development courses (discussed on Patreon).
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 Apr 08, 2020
Clay Bolt - Using Photography as a Tool for Communication
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Welcome to Episode 155 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features one of the most inspirational photographers of our generation, in my opinion. He has focused the attention of his lens on things that matter.
Welcome Clay Bolt to the podcast.
Clay Bolt is a Natural History and Conservation Photographer specializing in the world’s smaller creatures who regularly partners with organizations such as the National Geographic Society and the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. His current major focus is on North America’s native bees and the important roles that they play in our lives. He was a leading voice in the fight to protect the rusty-patched bumble bee under the Endangered Species Act, which became North America's first federally protected native bee in 2017. In 2019, Bolt became the first photographer to document a living Wallace's Giant Bee—the world's largest bee—as a part of a four person exploration team to rediscover the species in the Indonesian islands known as the North Moluccas. In his current role as Communications Lead for World Wildlife Fund's Northern Great Plains Program he is developing strategies to fight insect and grasslands biodiversity loss by gaining a greater understanding of the effects that Neonicotinoid pesticides have on wildlife. Clay is a Fellow in the Linnean Society of London, Associate Fellow in the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP), and past president of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA).
Over on Patreon this week, join Clay and I for a conversation about macro photography. Clay gives us some tips on how to get started in this mysterious sub-genre of nature photography.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Clay recommended for the podcast:1. Morgan Heim.
2. Steven David Johnson.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Neonicotinoid pesticide study.
2. Rusty Patched Bee movie.
2. Gary Randall Kenai Peninsula Workshop.
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 Mar 11, 2020
J Henry Fair - Winner of our Conservation Award
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Welcome to Episode 151 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features the winner of our inaugural Landscape Photography Conservation Award, J Henry Fair. If you are not familiar with Henry's work, you are in for a real treat. His most recent project involved photographing the impacts of consumerism from an airplane, including impacts on the land from mining, oil and gas extraction, and more. The results of this work are encapsulated in his 200-page book, "Industrial Scars." Henry sent me a copy of his book and I was absolutely amazed by the beauty and horror portrayed in his images. It truly is a magnificent book.
We covered a wide variety of topics, including:
Aerial photography techniques.
The environmental crisis.
The politicization of the environment.
Photography as a tool for social change.
What photographers can do to make a difference in this world.
Henry is offering a discount on his book for patrons of the podcast, so if you are interested in purchasing it, head to Patreon to get the link to that discount. I'm always looking at ways to provide value to the people that financially support the podcast on Patreon, so I hope it helps! Thank you for your support.
Before we get started, I wanted to let you know about a special opportunity to meet me at the upcoming Nightscaper Conference in Kanab, Utah from May 20 to May 22. If you listened to my recent episode with Royce Bair, you'll know that the conference is going to be amazing. Royce has assembled the world's best night photographers for an incredible experience that surely won't disappoint you. I'll also be doing some fun podcasting and panel discussions at the conference. If you're interested, check it out. Also, you can use the code "PAYNE100" for a $100 dollar discount on the conference. I hope to see you there!
And lastly, just be warned, Henry is opinionated. Enjoy.
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Luka Esenko - Slovenia & Responsible Photo Location Sharing on PhotoHound
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Welcome to Episode 141 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a landscape photographer and software developer from Slovenia, Luka Esenko. Luka is the creator of the new photo location app, PhotoHound. Luka also runs photography workshops in Slovenia and you can learn more about those here.
Luka and I covered some fun topics this week, including:
Luka's upbringing as the son of a published naturalist and the influence of that on his photography.
Stories about photographers and the positive impact they are having.
Differences between European photography locations and U.S. locations.
How to responsibility share photo locations using PhotoHound.
Leading tours in Europe and the changes Luka has seen there over the past decade.
and a lot more...
I wanted to let you know about an exciting online course being offered by my friend and former podcast guest, Shane McDermott. You might remember Shane from episode 108 where he shared his thoughts on "visual centricity," "awareness," and "constant creative flow" and how this approach to photography can change how you interact with the natural world through your photographs. Shane has created a 6-week online course all about post-processing your images in a way that ensures the final result reflects your actual experience in the field. Shane calls the course, "Transforming your Passion into Pixels - The Art of Enlightened Image Editing." In his course, Shane talks about how you can take creative control, learn to make the look and feel of every finished image as unique and vibrant as the moment you captured it. As an exclusive offer to podcast listeners, if you register in the next week, you will receive a 25% off this 6-week online course. Use the code FStop25 at the time of purchase to receive your discount.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Luka recommended for the podcast:1. Guy Edwardes: https://www.guyedwardes.com/
2. Jeremy Woodhouse: https://www.pixelchrome.com/
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Paul Reiffer - Phase One, Instawrecking, and Landscape Photography Icons
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Wednesday Dec 04, 2019
Welcome to Episode 137 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a landscape photographer from the United Kingdom, Paul Reiffer. Paul uses Phase One digital backs as his camera of choice and produces some absolutely stunning work. I was first drawn to Paul through a blog post he wrote this summer entitled "Photographers, Instagrammers - Stop Being So Damn Selfish and Disrespectful."Paul and I had a wonderful conversation and explored several interesting topics this week, including:
Why and how Paul got into photographing with Phase One medium format cameras.
Paul's journey into photography from the corporate world.
His article on how photographers are trashing locations; Nature First Photography.
Social comparison theory.
Why Paul takes photos and his take on compositing.
Paul's take on iconic locations.
and a lot more...
Over on Patreon this week, Paul explains why he uses Capture One as his RAW editor of choice.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
For the full liner notes - head on over to my blog.
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Brenda Petrella - Vermont and Outdoor Photography School
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Wednesday Oct 23, 2019
Welcome to Episode 131 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. For the full liner notes, visit my website.
This week's episode features a nature photographer and educator living in the State of Vermont - Brenda Petrella. Brenda is the owner of Outdoor Photography School and is a passionate advocate for the Nature First Photography movement. Equipped with a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Brenda's goal is to get more women out doing nature and landscape photography. She runs a YouTube channel where she inspires others to love the natural world through photography.Brenda and I explored several interesting topics this week, including:
Her journey as a scientist and making the transition into full-time photography.
Why she thinks its important for photographers to unite to protect the subjects we photograph.
Her use of the Microsoft Educator Program to create the Human Geography Project.
What its like for her to be in Nature.
How we can shift our mindset in our culture of consumerism.
How to get the next generation excited about photography,
and I share a crazy camping story!
On Patreon this week:
Brenda and I talk about her approach of non-iconic nature photography - why she chooses, her process, Guy Tal's article on Mindfulness as a photographer, and "forest bathing."
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.
Also, I wanted to announce the winner of our recent photography contest over on Patreon. The theme was "changing seasons" - we had two submissions this time - from Jarrod Hills and Michael Ryno. In the end I had to pick Michael's photograph of changing fall color here in Colorado. The vibrant colors and excellent composition won me over. Thanks Michael and Jarrod for your submissions!
I also wanted to tell you about one of the podcast's patrons - Anton Averin. He created an amazing luminosity masking panel called Arc Panel.
You can try it for free at https://arcpanel.averin.photo
I also have some free copies to give away to listeners! To get one, share a post about the podcast on your social media account and send me a note!
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 Brenda recommended for the podcast:1. Melissa Groo
2. Ashleigh Scully
3. Cristina Mittermeier - Enoughness
4. Amy Gulick
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.
So far we have been able to get support from the following awesome companies:
1. Shimoda Designs: Ian and his amazing team at Shimoda have sent me the next generation of their camera backpack, the Action X series. I took it on my recent 11-day fall color photography trip and used it on a 16-mile backpacking overnight and did a review which you can check out in the liner notes. Let's just say I was super impressed with it! Shimoda is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conservation Award a camera bag of their choice, a core unit, and a roller and accessory case - a $779 value!
2. Viewbug: 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.
3. Reed Art & Imaging: Reed is a fine art print lab located in Denver, Colorado. They are my print lab of choice for my high-end acrylic prints. Reed is donating to the winner a $500 credit towards the purchase of a Acrylic Print.
4. Tamron: Tamron is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conservation Award a 45mm f/1.8 Di VC lens- a $599 value!
5. QT Luong: QT Luong is donating a limited edition copy of his award winning photo book, "Treasured Lands." Treasured Lands is a book about all the 61 U.S. national parks with location/photography notes for each of photograph. This limited edition version is valued at $245.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.