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Monday Mar 11, 2024
360: Marcus McAdam - Crafting Visual Excellence and Quality Content Creation
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Welcome to another episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," with your host Matt Payne. Today, we're joined by Marcus McAdam, a multifaceted photographer based in Scotland, who has made a significant mark on the photography landscape. With a background in radio production, Marcus has seamlessly transitioned into full-time photography, embracing not only the art of capturing stunning imagery but also the intricate dance of leading highly desired photography workshops across Europe.
In this episode, we'll dive deep with Marcus into the authenticity of photography, the importance of transparency in photo editing, and his personal journey from working in radio to leading his photography venture. He'll share his insights on the art of planning shots, working with film, and his passion for subjects with rich backstories.
Marcus also discusses the challenges and rewards of producing high-quality content for his YouTube channel, Photography Online, all while navigating the changing landscapes of digital media, workshop logistics, and sponsorships. Plus, stick around as we touch on his show "Photo Detectives," aimed at educating viewers on discerning the truth in photography.
So, prepare to engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Marcus McAdam, a photographer not just capturing the light across Scottish landscapes but also illuminating the path for authentic and passionate photography. Let's get to it!Links discussed on the podcast:
Chris Sale
Matt Marrash
Robbie Maynard
Lying About Landscape Photography Article
Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Pitch Your Idea for Podcast Episode
Steven Madow's Rocket Photo
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 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 Sep 05, 2022
281: Eric Erlenbusch - Nature Photography as a Lifelong Pursuit
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
When nature photography is seen as an integral part of our life, it takes on new meaning and provides focus for our true goals with this artistic medium. As such, it was a fabulous honor to discuss this among many other topics with the guest of this week's episode of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week on the podcast I had the pleasure of talking with one of my favorite nature photographers out of Utah - Eric Erlenbusch.Eric and I had a wonderful conversation about his approach to making unique photographs, including stories about how he created three of his favorite photographs. We also talked about his experience working as the gallery director for Thomas Mangelsen.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
The process for making unique nature and landscape photographs,
Goals in our photography,
Defining success in our photography,
Jump-starting the creative process,
Stories about some of Eric's favorite images,
Eric's experience working with Thomas Mangelsen,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network.
Eric's workshops and retreats.
Man's Search for Meaning book.
Topaz Internment Camp and Museum.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Here is who Eric recommended on the podcast this week:
Paulo Valdivia.
Thomas Mangelsen.
Prajit Ravindran.
If you enjoyed our conversation this week, you can listen to our bonus episode over Patreon on where Eric and I discuss practical tips he gained while learning as the gallery director for Thomas Mangelsen.
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 Eric's work!
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 Jul 18, 2022
274: Hans Strand & Eric Bennett - Artists Asking Artists Series - #1
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Providing photographers a platform through which they can converse with one of their heroes is something I have wanted to try on my podcast for a long time.
Other artists can inspire us to become better photographers and to take risks with our work. Such is the case in our first installation of the "Artists Asking Artists" series of the "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen" Podcast.
This week, I invited Hans Strand back onto the show and I gave photographer Eric Bennett the opportunity to ask Hans any questions he wanted. I hope that you find this format interesting, as I hope to do more of these in the future. Please do let us know! Check out the full show notes, chock full of amazing images from both Hans and Eric!
On this week's episode, Eric asks Hans some great questions about his career, his photographic journey, his approach to making images, and a ton more. Topics include:
How the craft has changed since Hans started in the field,
Hans' approach to composition,
Hans' approach to making aerial images,
Advice for other photographers looking to go full-time,
The value of critique,
and a LOT more!
Other topics discussed on the podcast this week:
Eric's critique groups.
Eric's tutorial and video series on Composition and Utilizing Light.
Hans' new book, Beyond Landscape.
Eric's book, Conversations with Nature.
Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
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 Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Cody Schultz - Overcoming Mental Health in Landscape Photography
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Welcome to episode 231 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Cody Schultz, a black and white landscape photographer living in Pennsylvania who has chosen to work in the medium of film.Cody and I talked a lot about the impact of social media and other factors on our mental health and how we can use our work to overcome these challenges. On today's podcast we covered a wide array of topics that you'll hopefully enjoy.We discuss:
Social media and mental health,
Knowing when it feels right to make the image,
Pursuit of what's important to us as photographers,
The medium of Black and White photography,
And a lot more!
Here's who Cody recommended for the podcast this week:
David King Rowe IV
Natalie Oberg
Kevin Holliday
Paul Hart
Olivier Du Tre
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Reed Art & Imaging 20% off Discount - "PAYNEPDCST" - Contact Michael Baker at 303-573-8084; extension 321 or email him at michael.baker@reedphoto.com
2. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
3. Guy Tal's Book, "More Than a Rock" - use code GUYTAL35 for 35% off!
4. Support the show on Patreon.
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Claude Fiddler - Inside the High Sierra via Large Format Film
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Welcome to episode 229 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Claude Fiddler.
Claude spent much of his life deeply exploring and photographing the High Sierra of California after being inspired by the likes of Galen Rowell and Ansel Adams. Most of Claude's images were created using a large format film camera in extremely remote locations in the Sierra wilderness.
We discuss:
The Single Powerful Image vs. a series of images,
Photographing experience while presenting our work as art,
Learning on large-format cameras vs. digital,
The importance of studying the work of the giants that came before us,
Claude's new book, "Inside the High Sierra."
Inside the High Sierra is Claude Fiddler’s third fine art monograph describing the mood and lighting of the High Sierra. The book includes 50 photographs from 35 years of explorations into the Range of Light. With a foreword from Tom Hornbein and essays from Michael Cohen, Laurel Fiddler, Peter Croft, and Dick Dorworth, along with Fiddler’s descriptions of the experiences of each picture, this book joins the classic works of art from the Sierra Nevada. Also, each essay is graced with a pen and ink drawing from the artist Valerie Cohen.
The book is hardbound, printed on 200gsm archival paper, and there will only be 1,000 copies Printed. 100 copies will be slip-cased in a custom built wood box milled from reclaimed Western White pine and accompanied with an 8x10-inch limited edition print. These prints will only be sold with the book.
Over on Patreon this week, Claude and I talk about the need for us to have honest conversations about our carbon impact in the age of climate crisis.
Here's who Claude recommended for the podcast this week:
Caroline VanHemert
Steve Solinsky
Jon Waterman
John Wawrzonek
Joseph Holmes
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Matt Payne's Private 1:1 Photography Workshops.
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. 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.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Joel Truckenbrod - Photographing the Subtle Beauty of Minnesota in Black and White
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Welcome to episode 214 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week's guest is a black and white landscape photographer from Minnesota.
Joel Truckenbrod is someone most people have never heard of before, and he likes it that way. I was lucky enough to be introduced to his work through our former guest and a great photographer in his own right, Chuck Kimmerle.
Joel's photography is really something to behold. I highly encourage listeners to take a moment to visit his website as you listen - you won't be disappointed in what you find there.
Joel and I engaged in thoughtful conversation around a multitude of topics this week, including:
How it has come to be that very few people have seen his work before.
What differentiates landscape photography from other artforms.
Why Joel makes photographs.
How to find beauty in the non-iconic location.
Why he has chosen black and white as his medium of choice.
Why he has chosen not to sell his work.
How to make ourselves more emotionally open through our work.
And tons more!
Over on Patreon this week, Joel and I talk about how to slow down and be more deliberate with fast tools.
Be sure to scroll down to see all of Joel's amazing photographs!
Here's who Joel recommended for the podcast this week:
Jim Becia.
Michele Sons.
Benjamin Olson.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Colleen Miniuk's Photographing Acadia book.
2. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
3. OnLandscape Articleon Joel's work.
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 Dec 23, 2020
Michelle Bates - Toy / Plastic Cameras: Creativity Unleashed
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Welcome to episode 192 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week on my landscape photography podcast, I was joined by Michelle Bates.
Michelle has been a passionate photographer since she was young, and learned her way around a camera in 1991 at the Maine Photographic Workshops, where she first discovered the Holga. Since then, Michelle has shown work in solo exhibitions in the Pacific Northwest, New York, Los Angeles and Israel, and in group shows around the US, Italy, Germany & Thailand. She has photographed for weekly newspapers, album covers, performers, artists, and many others. Michelle loves teaching, and has given lectures on plastic and toy cameras to groups all over the US, including the Society for Photographic Education, SF Camerawork, Powell's Books, and the Creative Center for Photography. She has taught at many photo schools & centers, including Photographic Center Northwest, Newspace (PDX), Maine Media Workshops, the Julia Dean Workshops (LA) and International Center of Photography in New York, among others. Her book, "Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity" was published in late 2006 and the second edition in October 2010. Michelle lives in Washington State, and frequents Seattle, Vashon Island, Bellingham, Portland (OR), San Francisco and New York. She loves to road trip and fly away with her Holgas whenever possible.
Michelle and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
What a plastic camera is,
Plastic cameras and how they distill the photographic process down to creativity,
What makes a good photographer,
Advantages of toy cameras,
Quirks of toy/plastic cameras,
Performance photography,
Collaboration with other artists,
And much, much more.
Over on Patreon this week, Michelle and I talk about the importance of honing our skills of writing to improve our photography.
Here are the photographers that Michelle recommended on the podcast:
1. Ted Orland (sorry, no website).
2. Teru Kuwayama.
3. Anne Arden McDonald.
4. Susan Burnstine.
5. Jill Enfield.
6. Elizabeth Opalenik.
7. Louviere & Vanessa.
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 Jun 03, 2020
Nick Carver - Soul-Searching for Personally Meaningful Photographs
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Welcome to episode 163 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a landscape and architecture photographer living in Orange County, California. Nick Carver has been entrenched in photography since 2006 when he dove head first into business side of photography where he was met with many challenges. Nick almost gave up after several years of teaching for people on Craigslist until he made some difficult realizations about his work... Nick and I had a wonderful conversation this week and covered a wide variety of topics, including:
His beginnings in photography.
How he transitioned into architecture photography to make money.
How he looked at his work and made some painful realizations that almost caused him to quit.
His path of soul-searching and why he actually makes photographs.
The resurgence in film photography.
His YouTube channel (which is highly entertaining).
... and much, much more
Over on Patreon this week, Nick and I talk about the nuances of website portfolio design and his approach to showcasing his work.
I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Here is who Nick recommended for the podcast:1. Carlos Beltran.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Out of Chicago LIVE!
2. NPN Free 60-Day Trial.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Ugo Cei - Travel Photography / Coronavirus / Journey into Film
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Welcome to Episode 153 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features an Italian photographer who produces two podcasts, including "The Travelling Image Makers", and "Closing the Gap." He runs and manages photography travel tours across the globe and happens to be a really outstanding guy.
Welcome Ugo Cei to the podcast!
We had a fun conversation this week and covered a variety of topics, including:
Ugo's journey into large format film and what he has learned from it.
The impact of the Coronavirus on his business and travel photography.
Getting to know a culture.
What he has learned about marketing over the years.
Staged Travel photography.
P.S. - I was a guest on Ugo's podcast TTIM, back in 2017 and talked about Night Photography.
Over on Patreon this week, join Ugo and I for a discussion about his viral 2015 article, "Will the Real Landscape Photography Please Stand Up?"
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Ugo recommended for the podcast:1. Matt Brandon.
2. Valentina Tamborra.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day free trial to NPN.
2. Matt Brandon's article on Trophy Hunting in travel 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.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Alex Burke - Large Format Film Landscape Photography
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Welcome to Episode 149 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a fellow Coloradoan and Large-format film landscape photographer, Alex Burke. Alex's work is diverse but is largely focused on the mountains of Colorado as well as the plains and prairies of Eastern Colorado. He has been working on a very interesting project where he has been photographing the interaction between man and land in the plains which is really fascinating. Alex survives by selling his work at art shows across the country.
We covered a wide variety of topics, including:
His current project.
Making more meaningful photos that go beyond what's just beautiful.
Backpacking with large format.
Composing on large format.
Getting stuck in the past techniques as a film photographer.
Current trends in landscape photography.
Over on Patreon this week, join Alex and I for a 22-minute bonus episode on art shows, what sells at art shows, how to price your photography, and a discussion about limited edition vs. open edition prints. If you enjoyed hearing Alex talk about his work and want to learn more about photographing locally or getting into large format photography, he's offering a 20% discount on his e-books for Patreon supporters. Head over to patreon.com/fstopandlisten to get that discount on his great e-books.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Alex recommended for the podcast:1. Lance Roth.
2. Mike Basher.
3. Ryan Gillespie.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day free trial to NPN.
2. Out of Moab Conference - use the code "PAYNE" for $250 off until Feb. 28.
3. Out of Acadia Conference - use the code "PAYNE" for $250 off until Feb. 28.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Michael Strickland - Large Format Film Photography of the Great Plains
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Welcome to Episode 145 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a large and medium format film photographer from western Kansas, Michael Strickland.
Michael transitioned from digital to film and hasn't looked back. He was featured in a really interesting Geekwire YouTube video showcasing why he made the switch, which really piqued my interest.
Michael and I covered a wide variety of topics this week, including:
Photographing panoramas using film.
Photographing the Great Plains.
Drum Scanning.
Portraying mood and emotion through photography.
Platinum Palladium prints.
and a lot more...
Over on Patreon this week, Michael gives us some tips on how to get started in film photography.
Head over to patreon.com/fstopandlisten for more info on how you can support the podcast and get bonus content at the same time.
Before we get started, I wanted to remind listeners that my good friend Gary Randall still has some workshop openings for his 2020 Alaska photography workshops. You could not meet a nicer guy than Gary so I really think you'll love going with him to photograph bears on the Kenai Peninsula. Check it out by going to gary-randall.com!
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Jerry Greer - Book Publishing and Burnout in Landscape Photography
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Welcome to Episode 144 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
Heads-up! Stay tuned to the end of the show to hear who won our inaugural Landscape Conservation Award!
This week's episode features a landscape photographer from Johnson City, Tennessee, Jerry Greer. Jerry matriculated from his 4x5 film camera to digital in 2007 and hasn't looked back. Don't worry film lovers, next week we go the opposite direction! Jerry also spent most of his career publishing books for himself and other photographers, and I really enjoyed tapping into his knowledge about that. Jerry and I covered a wide variety of topics this week, including:
Jerry's transition from film to digital
His work on conservation and environmental assignments
His publishing company, Mountain Trail Press
His partnership with Ian Plant and Richard Bernabe
Why he took a 5-year break from photography in 2014
and a lot more...
Over on Patreon this week, Jerry shares some of his thoughts on how to approach a book project. I have been thinking about doing a book for awhile and talking to him was really helpful, so if you are thinking about doing this as well, this was a good talk. Head over to patreon.com/fstopandlisten for more info on how you can support the podcast and get bonus content at the same time.
Here are the photographers Jerry recommended for the podcast:1. Todd Caudle.
2. Richard Bernabe.
3. Joseph Rossbach.
4. Tony Sweet.
5. Mac Stone.
6. Clay Bolt.
7. Nye Simmons.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Tim Parkin - OnLandscape Magazine
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Welcome to Episode 124 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a large format and digital photographer living in Scotland - Tim Parkin. Tim and his wife Charlotte publish the popular online landscape photography magazine, OnLandscape.
Tim and I covered a lot of fun ground this week, including:
His journey as a photographer.
The challenges and benefits of shooting large format film.
Digital manipulation in film photography like that of Jerry Uelsmann.
The parallels between music genres and landscape photography.
All about OnLandscape Magazine including the YouTube Videos of their Conference.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
On Patreon this week, Tim and I talked about his 365 project and how we both look at photography and how our tastes are informed.
If you're a listener and have not yet made a pledge, there's more reasons to pledge now than ever. We have over 80 bonus episodes over on Patreon for anyone supporting the show at the $5/mo level.
Over on Patreon we have also been doing themed photo contests where patrons submit photographs based on a theme. The theme for the past few weeks has been "Nemesis" and patrons have shared their images of their nemesis - a subject that they have tried for years to get the best images of and it has eluded them but also inspired them to keep going back for more. There were a lot of awesome submissions this time around from great photographers including Bob Miller, Jarrod Hills, Jon Whitaker, and Michael Ryno. In the end, I had to choose the photo from Bob Miller as the winner. Bob stated, "If I had to pick a nemesis it would be Saguaro National Park in Arizona. I always come back with images I like but few that I love. I think this may be my personal favorite from SNP. I tracked this storm for 2 days knowing the cold would move through very quickly. It started coming down hard just as I entered SNP east and just after they closed the park. The rangers allowed us to continue through and it continued to snow for about an hour. Within 2 hours there was no snow to be seen. Anywhere in the park."
Thanks for all of your submissions!
The next theme, which will end on October 18th, is "Changing Seasons." Let's see your interpretation on the theme over on our community board. I'll send the winner a $20 gift card.
Here are the photographers that Tim recommended for the podcast:
1. Theo Bosboom.
2. Alister Benn.
3. Charles Cramer.
4. Charlie Waite.
5. Sandra Bartocha.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Let's talk about who is coming up on the podcast! I am really excited to announce some of our upcoming guests and episodes. It should be a really good fall!
Rachel Jones Ross - a Canadian Photographer.
Aaron Nace, founder of Phlearn.
Alister Benn, a photographer from Scotland.
Brenda Petrella, a photographer from Vermont.
Franka Gabler - a photographer from Croatia living in California.
Ian Plant...
Dylan Fox...
And lots more!
I'm really excited to announce that we have finally reached our $1,000 / mo goal on Patreon and we have officially launched our Landscape Conservation Award.
The “F-Stop Collaborate and Listen” podcast Landscape Conservation Award will recognize an individual photographer who is highly involved in conservation issues within their local communities or within the landscape and nature photography community. This can be through their writing, speaking, photography projects, or community organizing efforts. Additionally, this award seeks to recognize an individual that is actively practicing the Nature First Principles. In partnership with our Patreon supporters, the “F-Stop Collaborate and Listen” podcast presents the prestigious honor, which currently consists of at least $1,570.
We aim to grow the total award amount through donations and sponsorships. We are looking for nominations for the award. You can nominate yourself or someone else through the google form linked in the liner notes. Since our launch we have raised $550 towards the award and have garnered some great sponsorships from some great photography brands.
So far we have been able to get support from the following awesome companies:
Current Sponsors:
Shimoda Designs is an adventure camera bag company designed as a reaction to real world adventures rather than those imagined from a comfortable office environment. Shimoda founder Ian Millar is a lifelong explorer, snowboarder and product designer known for developing some of the most innovative camera bags in the world. Shimoda is his new venture which represents the culmination of all his experiences and utilizes the most advanced materials and technologies available to minimize the pain, fatigue and suffering that comes with foul mountain conditions. Shimoda products are a direct reflection and reaction to the outdoor lifestyle that Ian and his adventure photographer friends love so much. Shimoda is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conservation Award a bag of their choice, core unit, roller and accessory case - a $779 value!
Viewbug is a popular photo sharing and contest website. Members of Viewbug can submit their photographs to specialized contests and win amazing prizes. There are a lot more benefits of membership as well, so check it out. Viewbug is donating a viewbug PRO+ membership to the winner of the award. This is a $179 value.
Reed Art & Imaging is a fine art print lab located in Denver, Colorado. They are my print lab of choice for my high-end acrylic prints. Reed employs a unique technology for their acrylic prints that no other print lab in the United States uses called Diasec. The results are stunning. I also believe that Reed has some of the best customer service in the business and I recommend them to everyone I talk to! Reed is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conversation Award a $500 credittowards the purchase of a Diasec Acrylic Print.
Tamron is a camera lens manufacturer and makes some of the world's best lenses for landscape and nature photography. Tamron is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conservation Award a 45mm f/1.8 Di VC lens- a $599 value!
We are working on getting more in-kind donations and financial donations to sweeten the pot for the deserving award winner. If you are interested in either, please check out the award page on our website. Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Charles A. Zimmerman (CAZ) - Landscape Photography in the American Southwest
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Welcome to Episode 104 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Charles Zimmerman!Charles A. Zimmerman (CAZ) is a landscape photographer living in Denver, Colorado - he has been a landscape photographer for many years - he owned his own gallery for 5 years and is an avid visitor of the American Southwest. He is a former lawyer and often finds himself playing devil's advocate on issues relating to landscape photography - something we took full advantage of on the podcast!
In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Charles to talk about some of the most important topics of our time as photographers, and Charles offers some different perspectives than what you are used to hearing here on the podcast, so I highly recommend you listen! We talked about:
Location overcrowding (and how it may be a positive thing)
How to find "secret" places
Photographing icons and comp stomping
Workshops - how to find a good one and what to expect
Advice for photographers
To celebrate the launch of episode 100, we have collaborated with some of our guests to offer discounts of their tutorials and products to new and existing Patrons of the podcast over on Patreon. From March 20 through April 30, 2019, new and existing patrons will receive the following discounts:
1. 20% off Alex Noriega processing tutorial videos (only good for videos released prior to March, 2019)
2. 20% off Michael Shainblum processing tutorial videos
3. 20% off Eric Bennett instructional videos
4. 20% off Joshua Cripps Photography tutorials
5. 20% off Sarah Marino & Ron Coscorossa Nature Photo Guides e-books
6. 20% off Colleen Miniuk-Sperry’s books and eBooks
To get these discounts, simply sign up as a Patron of the podcast at the $5/mo or higher level before April 30, 2019. Your discount codes will revealed after you sign up.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Your support is critical - it helps with production costs and to improve the podcast over time. Thanks! Even $1 / mo helps a lot! We are growing closer to our goal of getting to $1,000/mo in support, at which point I will create an award to be given to a photographer that is a champion of conservation. Help us get there!
This week on Patreon, Charles and I talk about his experience setting up a small business, mistakes he made in running his own gallery (and how you can learn from them), and a lot more.
Last week I announced that we are doing a weekly photo theme for patrons of the podcast. The idea is simple - patrons submit their photographs based on the theme of the week and I pick my favorite submission and talk about it on the podcast and on Patreon. We'll try this out and see if people like it! Last week's theme was "Trees in Spring" - there were several really great submissions from Mark Clafshenkel, James Bokovoy, William Nurse, Ryan Shanahan, Joseph Doherty, Jackson Frishman, and Bruce Couch. This week, my favorite submission was from Joseph Doherty. Here is what he said: "I shot it this morning at Malibu Creek State Park in California. My previous, nearly identical, image of this was shot in 2016. This tree was in the path of the Woolsey Fire last year, and three weeks ago, when I last visited, I was unsure whether it survived. But today I saw new growth all over the tree, and so I thought that was worth revisiting the photo I shot a few years ago." Thanks Joe! I really loved that this was taken during the week of the theme and there's just something about the photo that evokes a lot of power that I really appreciate. Let's keep the submissions coming! This week's theme is "Mystery." So get out there and create some art and share it with the group on Patreon!
Here are the photographers that Charles recommended for the podcast:
1. Robert Hitchman.
2. Laurent Martres.
3. Tony Sweet.
4. Adam Schallau.
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. You can also join the conversation on our Facebook Group! We've also started an Instagram page and a Facebook page for the podcast, where we'll be sharing updates as we go!
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Visit my website for the full liner notes and to see some amazing photographs from CAZ!
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Chuck Haney - 25 years of Photographing Montana
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Welcome to Episode 103 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Chuck Haney!
Chuck Haney is a professional freelance photographer/writer/videographer based in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Whitefish, Montana. Chuck has been a landscape photographer for over 25 years and has published several books and his photos have appeared on the cover of many publications. Chuck travels extensively across America in pursuit of the finest and most intriguing images. His provocative use of natural light in landscape work along with wildlife, birds and outdoor sports images have drawn national acclaim and have landed him many assignments with leading publications, travel bureaus and companies.
In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Chuck to talk about how landscape photography has changed in the past 25 years and what we think is coming on the horizon. We also talked a lot about NANPA (North America Nature Photography Association), the upcoming release of the Nature First movement, and tons more!
To celebrate the launch of episode 100, we have collaborated with some of our guests to offer discounts of their tutorials and products to new and existing Patrons of the podcast over on Patreon. From March 20 through April 30, 2019, new and existing patrons will receive the following discounts:
1. 20% off Alex Noriega processing tutorial videos (only good for videos released prior to March, 2019)
2. 20% off Michael Shainblum processing tutorial videos
3. 20% off Eric Bennett instructional videos
4. 20% off Joshua Cripps Photography tutorials
5. 20% off Sarah Marino & Ron Coscorossa Nature Photo Guides e-books
6. 20% off Colleen Miniuk-Sperry’s books and eBooks
To get these discounts, simply sign up as a Patron of the podcast at the $5/mo or higher level before April 30, 2019. Your discount codes will revealed after you sign up.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Your support is critical - it helps with production costs and to improve the podcast over time. Thanks! Even $1 / mo helps a lot! We are growing closer to our goal of getting to $1,000/mo in support, at which point I will create an award to be given to a photographer that is a champion of conservation. Help us get there!
This week on Patreon, Chuck and I talk about what it is like to live in northern Montana and what it is like to photograph that amazing state.
To learn more about Chuck, check him out:
Website.
Instagram.
Here are the photographers that Chuck recommended for the podcast:
1. John Shaw.
2. Donald Jones.
3. Jason Savage.
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. You can also join the conversation on our Facebook Group! We've also started an Instagram page and a Facebook page for the podcast, where we'll be sharing updates as we go!
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Olympian Brent Hayden and the Power of Landscape Photography
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Welcome to Episode 101 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Brent Hayden!Originally from Mission BC, Brent spent 17 years living in Vancouver before he and his wife settled in New Westminster in the summer of 2017. Since he was a child, Brent was just doing the things he fell in love with: swimming and photography. During his 10 year international career, which includes 3 Olympic Games, an Olympic Bronze Medal (2012) and a World Championship Gold Medal (2007), Brent quietly pursued his photography passion in his spare time. After retiring from swimming, Brent has taken on photography and entrepreneurism as a way to re-invent himself after years of training as a world-class athlete.
To celebrate the launch of episode 100, we have collaborated with some of our guests to offer discounts of their tutorials and products to new and existing Patrons of the podcast over on Patreon. From March 20 through April 30, 2019, new and existing patrons will receive the following discounts:
1. 20% off Alex Noriega processing tutorial videos
2. 20% off Michael Shainblum processing tutorial videos
3. 20% off Eric Bennett instructional videos
4. 20% off Joshua Cripps Photography tutorials
5. 20% off Sarah Marino & Ron Coscorossa Nature Photo Guides e-books
6. 20% off Colleen Miniuk-Sperry’s books and eBooks
We covered some fun topics this week, including:
1. How photography helped Brent win an Olympic medal.
2. Photography and mental health.
3. The benefits of photographing using film instead of digital.
4. Entrepreneurism.
5. Minimalism.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Your support is critical - it helps with production costs and to improve the podcast over time. Thanks! Even $1 / mo helps a lot! We are growing closer to our goal of getting to $1,000/mo in support, at which point I will create an award to be given to a photographer that is a champion of conservation. Help us get there!
This week on Patreon, Brent and I talked about how to learn from our failures and how that informs creativity.
To learn more about Brent, check him out:
Website.
Instagram.
Here is the photographer that Brent recommended for the podcast:
1. Michael LevinSome examples of Brent's photography can be seen on my blog.
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. You can also join the conversation on our Facebook Group! We've also started an Instagram page and a Facebook page for the podcast, where we'll be sharing updates as we go!
I want to re-introduce you to one of the podcast's patrons - Anton Averin. He created an amazing luminosity masking panel called Arc Panel. Arc Panel focuses on simplicity and speed. I tried it myself and I found ARCPanel to be the fastest and most intuitive panel out there. ARC Panel provides 16-bit luminosity and saturation masks for lights, darks, midtones and zones, with options to refine and apply them to any kind of adjustment layer. The panel can also perform complex luminosity masking techniques including Frequency Separation, Orton Effect and Dodge/Burn. Anton just released a version 2.0, which has speed improvements and an awesome new feature – color masks with full selection control. Take your editing to the next level with his great panel. You can try it for free on https://arcpanel.averin.photo
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Chuck Kimmerle - Landscape Photography of the Plains & Prairies
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Welcome to Episode 080 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Chuck Kimmerle!
Chuck Kimmerle is a black and white photographer originally based in the plains states of Wyoming and North Dakota who has recently relocated to New York City. Chuck is an award-winning, fine-art landscape photographer working exclusively in black and white. He is also a speaker, teacher, mentor, and educator. Chuck's interest in photography began with a wonderful little Canon Canonet QL17 while in the U.S. Army. It was that camera which taught him the power and potential of visual communication. A few years later, Chuck began his career as a photographer while working at his college newspaper. That job, which paid him $37.50 per academic quarter, led to a career of more than 15 years working as a newspaper photojournalist and a Pulitzer nomination for spot news photography. Seeing the writing on the wall with regards to the future of newspaper staff photographers, Chuck left that field and worked as a college photographer with duties ranging from passport head shots to magazine cover photos. Since 2010, he has worked full-time as a landscape photographer. Chuck was originally recommended on the podcast by Colleen Miniuk-Sperry over on episode 56.
We covered some great topics this week, including:
1. Photographing the plains and prairies.
2. His diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis and how that has impacted his journey into photography.
3. Focusing on black and white photography and the subject of where nature meets man.
4. His planned hike of the Appalachian Trail.
5. His background in journalism and how that has impacted his work as a landscape photographer.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Your support is critical - it helps with production costs and to improve the podcast over time. Thanks! Even $1 / mo helps a lot!
Over on Patreon this week, Chuck and I talked about his experience teaching photography to college students and some of the tips, secrets, and awesome assignments he gave them to work on to better their art.
To learn more about Chuck and to see his photography, head over to the liner notes on my blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com
Wednesday May 30, 2018
Ben Horne - Storytelling in Landscape Photography
Wednesday May 30, 2018
Wednesday May 30, 2018
Episode 058 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Ben Horne!
I had an absolute blast talking to Ben this week. Ben is a tremendously gifted large format film photographer with a huge YouTube following.
Ben's goal is to create simple, structured, and calm images of nature. Ben shoots exclusively with large format film because of the inherent limitation, and the strong sense of discipline that is required. These limitations help to shape the final image by giving Ben a sense of direction.
In late 2009, Ben began documenting his adventures with video journals. As viewership has increased, Ben has taken steps to increase the quality and content of these videos. Ben's goal is to bring you along for the ride. Be sure to check out his YouTube Channel!
I know you'll like this week's podcast! I found it to be quite inspiring myself.
We covered some great topics this week, including:
1. How Ben got into landscape photography.
2. Storytelling in landscape photography.
3. The limitations and advantages of shooting film.
4. The conundrum of sharing photo locations.
5. Ben's yearly photo box sets - the process.
Over on Patreon this week, Ben and I had a fabulous conversation about composition which I think everyone will find useful.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Your support is critical - it helps with production costs and to improve the podcast over time. Thanks!
To learn more about Ben, check out his online presence:
Website.
Instagram.
Here are the artists that Ben recommended for the podcast:
1. Thomas Heaton.
2. Simon Baxter.
3. Alex Burke.
4. Michael Strickland.
Some examples of Ben's photography can be seen below.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. You can also join the conversation on our Facebook Group! We've also started an Instagram page and a Facebook page for the podcast, where we'll be sharing updates as we go!