F-Stop Collaborate and Listen
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Monday Mar 04, 2024
359: Tim Geoffrion - A Quest to Photograph Every National Park
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Welcome to another episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," with your host, Matt Payne. Today, we bring you the incredible journey of Tim Geoffrion, a man who traded in his financial career and embraced transformation through photography and the exploration of America's national parks. Known on Instagram as "This Walking Life," Tim's voyage to visit and photograph every U.S. National Park is a testament to living authentically and embracing the unpredictability of life.
In this episode, we'll uncover the personal trials and moments of serendipity that shaped Tim's path: from the collapse and rebuilding of his personal life, including his marriage and the loss of his grandmother, to the struggles and enlightenment found in nature. We'll delve into how Tim's quest for connectedness with the natural world and his own emotions led to not only stunning photographs but also lasting personal transformations.
Hear Tim's candid stories of car camping adventures, unexpected friendships, and his philosophical musings on life, movement, and the intrinsic value of each photograph. Now a coach aiding others in their own life stories, Tim brings his intimate knowledge of life's peaks and valleys to our conversation. Get ready for an episode filled with raw, meaningful narratives that enlighten us on the power of asking the right questions rather than seeking straightforward answers.Links:
Support the show on Patreon
Teju Cole
Mr. Rodgers Documentary
John Barclay
Emily Sallstrom
My Sunset App
Mitch Boeck
Tim's Print Shop
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Monday Feb 19, 2024
357: Mark Davis - The Art of Japanese Forest Bathing
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Welcome to another captivating episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen." This week we delve deep into the lush landscapes of Japan with the extraordinary Mark Davis, a 24-year veteran of the U.S. armed forces turned passionate forest photographer.
In this episode, we'll explore how Mark, now settled outside Tokyo with his family, has navigated his struggles with PTSD and the challenges of a military career through the lens of his camera, finding sanctuary amidst the serene Japanese beech trees.
Together, we'll unpack the cultural nuances of photography in Japan—a place where silence and respect for nature prevail, where a deep curiosity about the subject matter reigns, and where community and connections pave the way for opportunities, including exciting photography workshops Mark plans to continue.We'll tap into the importance of mentorship and how seeking honest feedback transformed Mark’s work, confronting ego and the crucial learning that comes from intimate knowledge of your environment. Mark shares anecdotes about the humorous side of language barriers, how he sidesteps the social media algorithm game to focus on content, and offers sage advice on networking.
Listen in as we contrast the Japanese approach to nature with the West's, discuss the integration of military precision and spontaneity in photography, and highlight the mental health benefits of connecting with nature.
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Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne interviews Kamal X, the first street and documentary photographer to be featured on the podcast. Kamal shares his journey as a photographer and discusses the importance of capturing compelling street photographs that evoke emotion and tell powerful stories. They also delve into Kamal's latest book, "Black Astronaut," which documents the George Floyd protests and explores the complexities of American society. Tune in to gain insights into the art of street photography and the impact it can have on viewers, including insightful comparisons between landscape photography and street photography.
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Kamal's Website.
Black Astronaut Book.
Support the Show on Patreon.
Daniel Milnor on YouTube.
Mentioned on the podcast:
Andre Wagner.
Luisanna Tejada.
Join in on the conversation for free on Patreon.
Monday Dec 04, 2023
346: Kirsten Elstner - National Geographic Photo Camp
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Monday Dec 04, 2023
Photography can be one of the most powerful story-telling mediums that exists. Empowering at-risk or under-served youth to utilize this tool to tell their stories can result in uplifting and life-changing results.
Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Kirsten Elstner is the founder and director of National Geographic Photo Camp, whose mission is to work with youth from diverse communities worldwide, guiding them as they use photography to tell their own stories and develop meaningful connections with others. Since 2003, she has worked in over 35 countries and designed over 145 programs, with the intention of inspiring and encouraging young people to see the power of their own voices.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
What National Geographic Photo Camp is, how it was started, and what impacts it is making across the globe.
How Photo Camp operates, including the selection process and funding.
Advice for capturing more meaningful stories of our own.
How Photo Camp looks to evolve in the future.
How to get started with National Geographic as a photographer.
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
National Geographic Society Educational Resources.
The National Geographic Photo Camp book: Photo Camp Stories: Our World Through the Lens of Young Photographers. (This is an affiliate link which supports the show!)
National Geographic Photo Camp on Instagram.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Kirsten recommended on the podcast this week:
Lynn Johnson.
Podcast Artwork: Cover of National Geographic's PHOTO CAMP STORIES book. Photo by Aye MayZan/National Geographic, Myanmar 2018.
Monday Oct 09, 2023
338: Betty Wiley - Photographing the Magic of Cape Cod
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Cape Cod isn't exactly known as a landscape photography destination, at least not in the circles I run in; however, I do think that it has incredible photographic potential. This potential is best tapped into by a local expert; someone with extensive knowledge of place with a real connection to the area.
Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Betty Wiley is perhaps the single photographer people think of when it comes to being an expert on Cape Cod. She has been photographing it extensively since 2006 when she moved there and hasn't looked back. Her images are used by several local publications, where she has found a great deal of success.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Betty got into photography and how her love affair with Cape Cod developed.
Including man-made objects and people in our landscape photographs.
Why Betty has become so in love with photographing lighthouses.
How and why editing is important in our landscape photography.
Managing expectations in the field.
Planning tools for making better photographs on the coast.
The challenges with criticism.
Editing tools and how to use them.
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
My article about honesty in photography.
Landscape Photography server on Discord.
The Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Betty recommended on the podcast this week:
Rob Davies.
Joanna Steidle.
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 15, 2022
278: Jeff Freestone - The Pursuit of Happiness Through Photography
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Monday Aug 15, 2022
Modern society has, for better or worse, influenced the adoption of wide-scale consumerism. This shift is relatively new for our species, and marketing experts have tapped into human psychology to maximize our desire to purchase and consume goods. This shift can also influence how and why we pursue happiness through consumption and trying to "keep up with the Joneses."
Today's guest on the podcast, Jeff Freestone, was influenced heavily by the Minimalists, a pair of podcasters and authors named Joshua Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. This duo helps millions of people live meaningfully with less by encouraging a more minimalistic lifestyle.
By examining his own life, Jeff has been able to embrace nature photography's role in pursuing a more wholesome lifestyle that is less focused on consumption and more focused on enjoyment of nature.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
The influence of minimalism on Jeff's photography journey,
Finding meaning in life through nature photography,
Discovering and appreciating smaller scenes,
Photographing alone vs. with other people,
Tips for photographing alone,
How Jeff has found success in such a short amount of time,
Jeff's preference for photographing close to home,
Jeff's approach to social media,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the discount code FSTOP10 for a 10% discount.
Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
My articles on OnLandscape about some of the recommended guests and Jeff.
Here is who Jeff recommended on the podcast this week:
Paul Hoelen.
Luke Tsarke.
Richard Martin.
Alfredo Mora.
Ron Coscorossa.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Apr 18, 2022
261: Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero - Finding Your Why
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Monday Apr 18, 2022
Finding your why as a photographer is a noble life-long pursuit that can lead to many wonderful and satisfying years of creative exploration and output. On today's podcast, we are joined by nature photographer Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero to discuss her journey as a photographer and her pursuit of finding her why. Jeanie and I get into the weeds a bit on her past evocations, but be sure to stick through our chat as there are some valuable lessons to be gleaned from what she shares.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Jeanie's wild journey in life as a software engineer, massage therapist, English teacher, and business owner;
How Jeanie suffered from major burn-out in her career and how it has impacted her approach to photography;
Jeanie's former business creating software for quilt-makers and how that business informs her views;
Jeanie's experiences as an English teacher in Vietnam;
How a tragic wild fire inspired Jeanie to work on a photography project;
Jeanie's thoughts on Instagram and other social media;
And a lot more!
Other topics discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the show on Patreon.
Sign-up for 1:1 Mentoring with Matt.
Brene Brown videos.
Simon Sinek on Finding Your Why.
Here is who Jeanie recommended on the podcast this week:
Dave Showalter.
Karen Hutton.
Kristi Odom.
Eileen Rafferty.
Sean Tucker.
Over on Patreon, Jeanie and I have a deep, candid, and thoughtful conversation about the dangers in comparing ourselves to others in photography including a bit of a rant about a recent article I wrote about deception - so if you're not supporting the podcast on Patreon, and this topic is of interest to you, you might want to check it out. For just $5/mo, you can support the podcast on Patreon and gain access to hundreds of hours of bonus content.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Ben Maze - Flow States in Landscape Photography
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Welcome to episode 259 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week I was joined by an Aussie landscape and nature photographer, Ben Maze. Ben is quickly becoming one of my favorite photographers as well as one of the most genuine and thoughtful members of our community. I've enjoyed many conversations with Ben on Discord and Instagram and I was so excited to finally get him onto the podcast for a chat.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Ben's introduction into photography and his choice to not attend college.
Creating community for landscape photographers on Discord.
Ben's shift to project-based work, like his Geomorph project.
Entering Flow State in Nature Photography.
Ben's thoughts on NFTs as someone who used to do them.
Photographers who inspire Ben.
Other topics discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Choosing a camera.
Line Goes Up - an Examination of Crypto and NFTs.
Our episode on NFTs.
Here is who Ben recommended on today's show
Jeff Freestone.
Matt Oliver.
Cesar Llaneza
Pablo Ruiz Garcia.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Sarina Jackson - A Focus on Women in Landscape Photography
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Welcome to episode 244 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Sarina Jackson - a lawyer and landscape photographer living in Sydney, Australia. Sarina is the co-founder of In Focus Women, a community and podcast created to celebrate and bring together female landscape photographers from around the world.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Why Sarina decided to create the In Focus Women community and podcast,
What Sarina has learned by running a community focused on women photographers,
Challenges women face in landscape photography that men take for granted,
The Catch-22 we face by choosing to (or not to) differentiate women from men in landscape photography,
How her photography has been impacted by the work she has put into In Focus Women,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Sarina and I talk about her journey into drone photography and how it has transformed her approach to landscape photography.
Here's who Sarina recommended for the podcast this week:
David Rogers.
Serena Dzenis.
Laurie Winter.
Viktoria Haack.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Join the Wisdom app, follow my user name - @mattpaynephoto - and join me on January 4th at 6 PM Mountain Time to ask me your questions about printing and monetizing your photography prints.
3. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Clubhouse? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Michael Torkildsen - Composition is a Dance!
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Wednesday Nov 10, 2021
Welcome to episode 238 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Michael Torkildsen - a landscape photographer who has been living on the road since right before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with his eyes on becoming a full-time photographer.
Michael has had to pivot quite a bit since he launched into his full-time career and has recently been putting in the hard work of writing a self-published book on composition. Michael and I chat about his book project, and focus a lot of our time on discussing the challenges of composition in landscape and nature photography. We also discuss:
Stories from working in his mother's 1-hour photo shop,
His journey into full-time photography through COVID-19,
Photographing icons and its application in composition,
Rules of composition and how to use them (or not),
Our thoughts on Instagram,
And a lot more!
In the episode we briefly discussed Greg Vaughn's excellent Photographing Oregon book, and Greg sent in a correction to the discussion:"For Photographing Oregon, the publisher and I arranged a license for each of those photos with the creators. The photographers were paid in the form of 10 copies of the book (valued at $25 each), plus they received an adjacent photo credit and a link to their website in the book. With the exception of one photographer, all of the photographers that I asked to contribute readily did so on those terms. We did the same for photographs featured in Photographing Washington."
Here's who Michael recommended for the podcast this week:
Steven Webber.
Hilton Chen.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support Michael's Kickstarter Project.
2. Michael Rung's special offer.
3. Support the show on Patreon.
4. Join us on Clubhouse!
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 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 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 Jul 14, 2021
Mark Denney - From Corporate Life to YouTube Sensation
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Welcome to episode 221 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by a landscape photographer and YouTube creator who recently quit his full-time job to pursue photography full-time: Mark Denney.
Mark and I discuss his brave journey into photography and what compelled him to make the leap as well as all of the challenges that lay before anyone looking to do the same thing.
We also discuss his recent van conversion project, his love for teaching, and a whole lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Mark and I discuss all of our tricks and tips to photographing waterfalls, one of Mark's favorite passions.
Here's who Mark recommended for the podcast this week:
Tommy White.
Seven O Savage.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Clubhouse Club for the Podcast.
2. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.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 Apr 07, 2021
Adam Woodworth - Perils of RV Travel | Night Sky Photography
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Welcome to episode 207 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by a photographer from Lubec, Maine - Adam Woodworth.
Adam was a guest on the show way back on Episode 45 and a lot has changed in his life since then.Adam is a master of night photography and prides himself on capturing scenes in a more natural style. He also recently returned from a cross-country trip in his RV which was suddenly interrupted by the emergence of COVID. Adam and I covered a lot of ground on the show this week, including:
Adam's experience of learning about COVID while on the road in his RV.
Adam's hate/hate relationship with social media.
Adam's new book, Night Sky Photography: From First Principles to Professional Results
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Adam divulges his secrets for Facebook marketing and how he has leveraged it to grow a massive audience for his tutorials and masterclass on night photography.
And just an FYI - there is some profanity in this week's episode, so if you have youngsters with you, maybe save this one for later!
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Exclusive 1:1 Experiences with Matt Payne.
Support the show on Patreon.
Be sure to scroll down to see all of Adam's amazing photographs!
Here's who Adam recommended for the podcast this week:
Jim Salge.
Dana Clemons.
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 Mar 31, 2021
René Algesheimer - Personal Style | Marketing | Projects
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Welcome to episode 206 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by one of my favorite up-and-coming photographers who keeps producing some of the most unique and stunning images I've seen in a long time:
René Algesheimer.
René is a Swiss photographer and professor of marketing and market research. He holds several college degrees and started his photography journey in 2015.
René and I covered a lot of ground on the show this week, including:
René's thoughts on social media as someone who teaches marketing and marketing research.
Why René makes photographs and his creative approach.
René's approach to photography and projects.
How to create your personal style.
How to build your personal brand and market it.
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, René and I discuss the new and exciting Clubhouse app and what it's various applications are for photographers.
Be sure to scroll down to see all of René's amazing photographs!
Here's who René recommended for the podcast this week:
Sebastião Salgado.
Masao Yamamoto.
Reuben Wu.
Benjamin Everett.
Rafael Rojas.
Patrick Ems.
Samuel Bitton.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network.
2. Exclusive 1:1 Experiences with Matt Payne.
3. Scrivener.
4. Seth Godin - This is Marketing Book.
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 Feb 24, 2021
Kai Hornung - Landscape Photography Competitions & Personal Expression
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Welcome to episode 201 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by the photographer who recently won the 2020 Photograph of the Year from ILPOTY - Kai Hornung. Kai is a German photographer who has recently burst onto the scene having just began his pursuits in 2016. What he has been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time is nothing short of impressive.
Kai and I covered some very interesting topics this week, including:
Kai's journey into landscape photography,
Winning the Photograph of the Year Award,
Why we enter photography competitions,
The inherent flaws in existing competitions,
His methods of personal expression in photography,
Transitioning to more "intimate" photography from epic grand scenics,
Nature First Photography,
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Kai and I discuss the growing demand for photography critiques and his blog post - "Why I say no."
Other items mentioned on the show:
Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Gary Randall Columbia River Gorge Workshops
Support the show on Patreon.
Who Kai recommended for the podcast this week:
Antony Spencer
Mads Peter Iversen
Mikkel Beiter
Neil Burnell
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Dan Cook - UK Peak District; The Trouble With Making Your Passion Your Job
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Welcome to episode 196 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with U.K. Photographer Dan Cook.
Dan won an award in the 2014 Landscape Photographer of the Year contest, which was quite early on in his career as a photographer. He works full-time in the construction industry and uses photography as a way to get into the outdoors and escape urbanism.
Dan and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
How he got into landscape photography,
His award in the 2014 Landscape Photographer of the Year contest,
The challenge and dilemma of focusing your passion in photography into a full-time job,
The psychological challenges within photography,
Social media's impact on photography,
Selling prints,
And much, much more.
Over on Patreon this week, Dan and I discuss his trip to Nepal and the incredible experiences he had photographing that country.
Here are the photographers that Dan recommended on the podcast:
1. Kevin Russ.
2. Ellie Davis.
3. Tom Hegen.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Podcast Magazine feature on our show (you have to subscribe for free first).
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 Nov 18, 2020
Tara Workman - Finding Your Own Path in Landscape Photography as a Hobbyist
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Welcome to episode 187 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week on the podcast, I was joined by a hobbyist photographer known as My Bajan Eye on Instagram - Tara Workman.
Despite her self-proclamation as being a hobbyist, Tara's photography is some of the best you'll find these days. It feels personal, unique, and has some really great qualities. Tara is a physician living in Portland, Oregon and she uses photography as a mental health break. She's also African American. Tara and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
Her start as a landscape photographer in the age of social media,
Photography as a hobby and the benefits to that approach,
Making time for photography as a person with a full-time job,
Finding your own path as a photographer and the powerful influence of social media,
Her transition to abstracts and smaller scenes,
Learning how to not care about likes on Instagram,
Being inspired by other photographers without copying them,
And, her experience as a black woman in landscape photography.
Over on Patreon this week, join over 140 of your peers in supporting the podcast financially and listen to Tara and I talk about how photography taught her how to see beauty in the natural world.
I hope you enjoy our conversations.
For more show notes, to see Tara's amazing photographs, a listing of her recommended photographers, and ways to support the podcast, head over to my blog.
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Felix Inden - Balancing Full-Time Work with Part-Time Professional Landscape Photography
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Welcome to episode 175 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a photographer from Germany. His multi-cultural background and laid-back attitude lend to a fantastic body of amazing imagery. Welcome Felix Inden to the show.Felix was born in Spain, raised in Chile and Germany, and has a healthy obsession with photographing above the arctic circle. Felix also has a massive following on Instagram, where he showcases his wonderful photography from those places. Felix and I discuss some interesting topics, including:
How he got his start in landscape photography,
Balancing a full-time job with part-time professional photography,
Stories of photographing above the arctic circle in Lofoten, the Faroe Islands, etc.,
His views and thoughts as an international photographer,
Global Elite Photographer
Building his following on Instagram,
... and more!
Over on Patreon this week, Felix and I talk about the challenges and rewards of creating video content for a new YouTube channel.
Speaking of Patreon, wanted to let you know about a special offer I have on Patreon. Right now, you can pledge for a full year at a time and save 15% on your Patreon membership. I think it is a great way to support me and the podcast, and it saves you a little money in the process. Thanks to those of you that have already done this, including Drew Harbaugh, Sarah Marino & Ron Coscorossa, Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero, John Dodson, and Jeffrey Anderson. You're awesome. I've already taken these pledges and reinvested them into the show by purchasing a transcription service, which you can see at the end of each episode's show notes here on the blog. While not 100% accurate, it is pretty slick. Listeners can read & search through it interactively on the widget. The player highlights what word is playing, and you can click to play from any word in the episode. I will soon release a link that allows you to search the entire history of the podcast for keywords as well. Have fun with it!
I hope you enjoy our conversations!
Here are the people that Felix recommended for the podcast:
1. Kilian Schönberger
2. Tobias Hägg
3. Stian Klo
4. Arild Heitmann
5. Bruno Pisani
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 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 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Welcome to episode 170 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a photographer living in Denver Colorado. Joseph Roybal focuses on landscape photography and successfully partners with a variety of product brands by marrying his photographic skills with his people skills to make a living in the craft of photography. Joseph and I met at Out of Yosemite where he was representing Breakthrough Filters as a professional photographer. Joseph and I discuss some interesting topics, including:
The importance and value of mentorship.
The importance and value of relationships.
How to cultivate relationships in the landscape photography field.
Balancing the demands of work, relationships, and photography.
Growth through landscape photography.
... and more!
Over on Patreon this week, Joseph and I discuss photo resolutions needed for printing and our various workflows for preparing a file for printing. You too can gain access to this and 100+ other bonus episodes by supporting the show on Patreon.
I hope you enjoy our conversations!
Here is the person that Joseph recommended for the podcast:1. Kelly Calvillo.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Arc Panel.
2. My YouTube Channel.
3. Nature Photographer's Network.
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 15, 2020
Sarah Lyndsay - How to Become an Instagram Sensation
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Welcome to Episode 156 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week, I had a fantastic conversation with Sarah Lyndsay. Sarah Lyndsay is a Canadian landscape, portrait, and wedding photographer and Instagram star.
We had a great chat this week and covered some fun topics:
Landscape photography completely changed her life and Sarah shared her uplifting story with us on the show this week.
Sarah and I talked about how she is pivoting and adjusting to the COVID-19 situation by using her YouTube channel and we discuss how others can do the same.
Sarah also shared her tips on how she has leveraged the Instagram platform to gain her following.
What motivates Sarah create photos.
We also discuss her landscape self-portraits and we take a stab at discussing gender issues surrounding photography.
I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Over on Patreon this week, join Sarah and I for a discussion on how she has used portrait and wedding photography to augment her income as a professional photographer.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Sarah recommended for the podcast:1. Viktoria Haack.
2. Irene Rudnyk.
3. Nick Fitzgardinge.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Skype Lessons from Gary Randall.
2. Nature Photographer's Network Free Trial.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Toby Harriman - Aerial Storytelling / Myanmar / Labels for Artists
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Welcome to Episode 146 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features an incredible aerial and commercial photographer, Toby Harriman.
Toby and I covered a wide variety of topics this week, including:
How he went from graphic web design to photography.
Choosing a direction in photography.
The business of photography.
Mental health as it relates to being a full-time photographer.
Labels for types of artists.
Instagram's latest attempt at censorship for digital artists.
The ethics and considerations around photo staging.
His Myanmar project.
and a lot more...
Over on Patreon this week, Toby and I talk about the evolution of photography platforms and how they need to provide value.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Toby recommended for the podcast:1. Jaron Schneider.
2. Matthew Lavin.
3. Paul Nicklin.
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.
4. Arc Panel Luminosity Masks.
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Jonathan Tilley - Personal Branding for Landscape Photographers
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Tuesday Dec 24, 2019
Welcome to Episode 140 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a "personal brand strategist" - Jonathan Tilley. Jonathan works with individuals to create customized branding and marketing strategies for their business, whether it be actors, photographers, artists, or small businesses. He helps with web design, web copy, and has proven real world strategies to get you in front of the clients you want to do business with.
Jonathan and I covered some fun topics this week, including:
Personal branding for creative people.
How to feel 100% like you online.
Authentic marketing - how to market without looking like a spam bot.
How to build your brand on Instagram one day at a time.
Practical tips for photographers looking to
Sell workshops.
Sell prints.
Land big clients.
and a lot more...
Over on Patreon this week, Jonathan shares all of his secrets for successful e-mail marketing and list building. Jonanthan offers a really awesome service on his other website called League of List Builders. There are some incredibly powerful tips in that bonus episode if you plan on doing any targeted marking whatsoever for your photography so I highly recommend you head over to Patreon, sign-up, and listen.
As mentioned on the podcast, listeners of the podcast are also entitled to a 60-day trial on Nature Photographer's Network, the internet's premier community for landscape and nature photographers.
Head to our full liner notes to learn a lot more!
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Jeff Bartlett - Adventure Photography in the Canadian Rockies
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Wednesday Dec 18, 2019
Welcome to Episode 139 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features an adventure and landscape photographer living in Canmore, Alberta near Banff National Park, Jeff Bartlett. Jeff and I covered some fun topics this week, including:
What exactly is adventure photography?
Authenticity in photography.
Minimizing our impact on nature.
Shooting what you love.
Why do you take photographs?
and a lot more...
Over on Patreon this week, Jeff and I talk about his relationship with the Instagram platform.
Also, I wanted to let you know about an exciting online course being offered by my friend and former podcast guest, Shane McDermott. You might remember Shane from episode 108 where he shared his thoughts on "visual centricity," "awareness," and "constant creative flow" and how this approach to photography can change how you interact with the natural world through your photographs. Shane has created a 6-week online course all about post-processing your images in a way that ensures the final result reflects your actual experience in the field. Shane calls the course, "Transforming your Passion into Pixels - The Art of Enlightened Image Editing." In his course, Shane talks about how you can take creative control, learn to make the look and feel of every finished image as unique and vibrant as the moment you captured it.
As an exclusive offer to podcast listeners, if you register in the next 72 hours, you will receive a 25% off this 6-week online course. Use the code FStop25 at the time of purchase to receive your discount.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here is who Jeff recommended for the podcast:1. Jack Fusco.
2. John Marriott.
3. Sarah Lindsey.
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Maria Grace - Search Engine Optimization for Landscape Photography
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Wednesday Dec 11, 2019
Welcome to Episode 138 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a former photographer turned SEO and Marketing expert, Maria Grace. Maria and I had a wonderful conversation and explored several interesting topics this week, including:
Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
Keyword research.
Image re-sizing and re-naming.
Google Analytics.
Blogging and SEO.
Guest bloggers.
SEO services.
SEO tools, such as Moz, and Maria's free guide to Google.
and a lot more...
Over on Patreon this week, Maria gives us tons of tips on how to succeed over on Instagram. There's lots of useful nuggets there!
For the full liner notes, head over to my website.
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 Nov 20, 2019
Mandy Lea - The Truth Behind Travel Photography
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Welcome to Episode 135 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a photographer who has been travelling North American in a teardrop trailer for the past 3.5 years - Mandy Lea. Mandy and I had a wonderful conversation and explored several interesting topics this week, including:
How Mandy started on her journey to travel the continent in her teardrop trailer.
Her epic trip from the northern-most point of Alaska to the southern-most point of Mexico.
What life is really like on the road.
How social media has glamorized the travel lifestyle.
Her quest to climb 14 Colorado 14ers in 14 days.
Her YouTube channel.
and a lot more.
Over on Patreon this week, Mandy talks all about how her strategy for monetization of her travel photography lifestyle.
For the full liner notes, head on over to my blog.
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Dylan Fox - Western Australia Landscape Photography
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Wednesday Nov 06, 2019
Welcome to Episode 133 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a nature and landscape photographer from Western Australia - Dylan Fox. Dylan is the 2018 Australian Geographic Landscape Photographer of the Year.
Dylan and I explored several interesting topics this week, including:
How he got into photography.
Gathering inspiration from other art forms.
Doing what you want vs. seeking approval from others.
How to get inspired by other photographers without copying them.
How to respond to unsolicited critique.
His motivation as a photographer.
and a lot more.
Over on Patreon this week, Dylan and I talk for an extra 30+ minutes about how to get started in drone photography, using tripods (or not), New Zealand, and a lot more!
Be sure to join in on the conversation about each podcast episode over on Nature Photographer's Network. Not only is NPN the best place to get critiques on your landscape and nature photography, it is also home to some of most informative, thought-provoking, and inspiring articles on landscape photography I've found. I highly recommend you become a member today.
One last announcement - I really need your help picking the winner of our inaugural Landscape Conservation Award. We are still accepting nominations until December 31. If you're interested in helping, please send me a note!
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers that Dylan recommended for the podcast:1. Ricardo Da Cunha.
2. Tania Malkin.
For the full liner notes and to see Dylan's work - see this link.
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Mahesh Thapa - Balancing photography and life as a physician
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Wednesday Oct 30, 2019
Welcome to Episode 132 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a nature and landscape photographer living in Seattle, Washington - Mahesh Thapa. Mahesh is a Pediatric Radiologist and is known as "The Starving Photographer." He is a Sony Alpha Ambassador and has been an active photographer for over 20 years. Mahesh and I explored several interesting topics this week, including:
How he got into photography.
The overlap and parallels between landscape photography and radiology.
Managing a busy schedule as a father, photographer, and physician.
What motivates him as a photographer.
His relationship with Sony and other brands.
and... Instagram!
On the podcast introduction, I told you about one of our patrons, Gary Randall. You might remember Gary from episode 37 and from episode 63 - he is a fantastic photographer and human being. Here on the podcast we are all about supporting each other as photographers through collaboration. Gary has been a huge supporter of the podcast for a long time and I encourage you to support him. He actually just announced his 2020 Kenai Peninsula Alaska Photography Tour - which will be August 9th through the 15th. I can promise if you go with Gary you will have an amazing time.
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 Sep 11, 2019
Rachel Jones Ross - Canadian Night Photography
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Wednesday Sep 11, 2019
Welcome to Episode 125 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a fantastic photographer hailing from the Rocky Mountains of Canada - Rachel Jones Ross. Rachel found herself obsessed with photography after a trip to photograph the Milky Way - her life has never been the same since.
Rachel and I covered a lot of fun ground this week, including:
Her journey as a photography having made the transition from the academic world of Psychology.
Her recent trip on the sailboat Maiden, where she photographed the journey and important work this group is doing.
The Sony Alpha Female Creator-in-Residence Program.
Her workshops designed for women.
Her thoughts on Instagram.
Sony Kando Events.
"The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F***"
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
On Patreon this week, Rachel and I talked about our views on composites and night photography. Be sure to join us on Patreon for this bonus 25 minute conversation where Rachel and I share our views on this aspect of the craft of night photography.
If you're a listener and have not yet made a pledge, there's more reasons to pledge now than ever. We have over 90 bonus episodes over on Patreon for anyone supporting the show at the $5/mo level.
Over on Patreon we have also been doing themed photo contests where patrons submit photographs based on a theme.
The current theme, which will end on October 18th, is "Changing Seasons." Let's see your interpretation on the theme over on our community board. I'll send the winner a $20 gift card.
Here are the photographers that Rachel recommended for the podcast:
1. Amalia Infante.
2. David Wilder.
3. Stan Moniz.
4. Michael Hollender.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Let's talk about who is coming up on the podcast! I am really excited to announce some of our upcoming guests and episodes. It should be a really good fall!
Aaron Nace, founder of Phlearn.
Alister Benn, a photographer from Scotland.
Brenda Petrella, a photographer from Vermont.
Franka Gabler - a photographer from Croatia living in California.
Ian Plant...
Dan Hawk...
Dylan Fox...
And lots more!
I'm really excited to announce that we have finally reached our $1,000 / mo goal on Patreon and we have officially launched our Landscape Conservation Award.
The “F-Stop Collaborate and Listen” podcast Landscape Conservation Award will recognize an individual photographer who is highly involved in conservation issues within their local communities or within the landscape and nature photography community. This can be through their writing, speaking, photography projects, or community organizing efforts. Additionally, this award seeks to recognize an individual that is actively practicing the Nature First Principles. In partnership with our Patreon supporters, the “F-Stop Collaborate and Listen” podcast presents the prestigious honor, which currently consists of at least $1,570.
We aim to grow the total award amount through donations and sponsorships. We are looking for nominations for the award. You can nominate yourself or someone else through the google form linked in the liner notes. Since our launch we have raised $550 towards the award and have garnered some great sponsorships from some great photography brands.
So far we have been able to get support from the following awesome companies:
Current Sponsors:
Shimoda Designs is an adventure camera bag company that produces some of the most amazing bags and equipment for landscape and adventure photographers! Shimoda founder Ian Millar is a lifelong explorer, snowboarder and product designer known for developing some of the most innovative camera bags in the world. Shimoda is his new venture which represents the culmination of all his experiences and utilizes the most advanced materials and technologies available to minimize the pain, fatigue and suffering that comes with foul mountain conditions. Shimoda products are a direct reflection and reaction to the outdoor lifestyle that Ian and his adventure photographer friends love so much. Shimoda is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conservation Award a bag of their choice, core unit, roller and accessory case - a $779 value!
Viewbug is a popular photo sharing and contest website. Members of Viewbug can submit their photographs to specialized contests and win amazing prizes. There are a lot more benefits of membership as well, so check it out. Viewbug is donating a viewbug PRO+ membership to the winner of the award. This is a $179 value.
Reed Art & Imaging is a fine art print lab located in Denver, Colorado. They are my print lab of choice for my high-end acrylic prints. Reed employs a unique technology for their acrylic prints that no other print lab in the United States uses called Diasec. The results are stunning. I also believe that Reed has some of the best customer service in the business and I recommend them to everyone I talk to! Reed is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conversation Award a $500 credit towards the purchase of a Diasec Acrylic Print.
Tamron is a camera lens manufacturer and makes some of the world's best lenses for landscape and nature photography. Tamron is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conservation Award a 45mm f/1.8 Di VC lens- a $599 value!
QT Luong is donating a limited edition copy of his award winning photo book, "Treasured Lands." I've enjoyed QT Luong's book in person and can tell you its one of the best photo books on the market. This limited edition version is valued at $245.
We are working on getting more in-kind donations and financial donations to sweeten the pot for the deserving award winner. If you are interested in either, please check out the award page on our website. Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Taylor Gray - Landscape Photography as a College Student
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
Welcome to Episode 118 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a younger landscape photographer who is absolutely crushing it - Taylor Gray. Taylor is a photographer and
college student working on a degree in marketing
living in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Taylor and I covered a lot of fun ground this week, including:
His journey as a landscape photographer.
Intimate vs. grand scenic landscape photography.
Changes in social media and how that has impacted his motivation.
Maximization of photography trips.
College and Landscape Photography.
Over on Patreon, Taylor and I had a great time dissecting and discussing his photography from Death Valley National Park.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! If you're a listener and have not yet made a pledge, there's more reasons to pledge now than ever. We have over 80 bonus episodes over on Patreon for anyone supporting the show at the $5/mo level. Additionally, Patrons of the podcast are encouraged to participate in our themed photo contests by submitting them to the "community board" on our Patreon Page. The current theme, which will end July 26th, is "mountains and deserts" in honor of a tattoo I'm in the process of getting. Let's see those awesome shots over on our community board!
Here are the photographers that Taylor recommended for the podcast:
1. Bruno Pisani.
2. Casey McCallister.
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 03, 2019
Brandi Mowles - Facebook and Instagram Marketing for Photographers
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Wednesday Jul 03, 2019
Welcome to Episode 115 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's guest is Brandi Mowles. Brandi is a Facebook and Instagram Advertising Strategist who works directly with a lot of photographers to help improve their advertising results on social media.
Brandi teaches us all about the essentials of Facebook and Instagram marketing and gives away some of her best secrets which will help you grow your business thoughtfully and successfully. Topics include:
How to get started with Facebook and Instagram advertising
Audiences and how to leverage them
The Facebook "Pixel"
Facebook Business Manager and its hidden secrets
How to measure success in social media advertising
Success stories and the strategies behind them
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! 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!
Links mentioned in the show:
Facebook Ads Blueprint
Brandi's website
Brandi on Instagram
The Art of Paid Traffic from Rick Mulready
We have 82 bonus episodes over on Patreon for anyone supporting the show at the $5/mo level. It is by far our most popular level of support because it grants you access to bonus episodes.
Additionally, Patrons of the podcast are encouraged to participate in our themed photo contests by submitting them to the "community board" on our Patreon Page which can be found at patreon.com/fstopandlisten/community - The current theme, which will end July 26th, is "mountains and deserts" in honor of a tattoo I'm getting in a few hours... I'm excited and nervous. Let's see those awesome shots over on our community board!
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.
OK let's talk about who is coming up on the podcast:
Weihao Pan - a landscape photographer living in China (our first on the show);
Taylor Gray - a travel and landscape photographer living in the Pacific Northwest;
We also have David Cobb from Photo Cascadia joining us on the podcast and;
Lastly we have a panel conversation with Aaron Reed and Colby Brown about marketing and business.
Wednesday May 22, 2019
Albert Dros - Landscape Photography in the Netherlands and Kyrgyzstan
Wednesday May 22, 2019
Wednesday May 22, 2019
Welcome to Episode 109 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's guest is the amazing Dutch Landscape Photographer, Albert Dros.
Albert is well-known for his incredible landscape photography, most recently his work from Kyrgyzstan has captured a lot of well-deserved attention. He is also well-known for his articles on the popular photography platform PetaPixel.
In this episode of the podcast, Albert talks about his beginnings as a photographer in Hong Kong, how he has leveraged his Master's Degree in Multimedia & Entertainment Technology as a photographer, why he writes articles for PetaPixel, the use of composites in photography, how he plans his shoots, photographing at super wide angle (10mm), his photography from Kyrgyzstan, today's social media challenges, and his upcoming Greenland workshop.
This week on Patreon, Albert discusses his use of the Reddit platform to promote his photography.
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!
Here are the photographers that Albert recommended for the podcast:
1. Marco Grassi.
2. Enrico Fossati.
3. Francesco Gola.
4. Elia Locardi.
5. Adrian Sommeling.
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 May 15, 2019
Shane McDermott on Constant Creative Flow and Landscape Photography
Wednesday May 15, 2019
Wednesday May 15, 2019
Welcome to Episode 108 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. I'm really excited to present this episode to you - I feel like it is so different than previous episodes of the podcast thank to our amazing guest, Shane McDermott.
Shane and I have known each other for a couple of years and I have always found him to be a wonderful breath of fresh air. His perspective on life and photography is so refreshing and thought-provoking. He also happens to have some absolutely incredible work, which you need to check out as soon as possible.
In this episode of the podcast, Shane talks about his beginnings as an Integrative Health provider and how that informed his approach to photography. We define and discuss contemplative nature photography and how Shane's approach to landscape photography is similar but different from that approach. Shane shares 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. We also talk about Guy Tal's article on Nature Photographer's Network about "The Mindful Photographer," and how that approach is similar but different than Shane's. Lastly, we talked about his unique approach to workshops, which he calls "VisionQuest Photography."
This week on Patreon, I ask Shane about his experiences of travelling through Navajo and Hopi land in pursuit of landscape photography and he shares his experiences and thoughtful insights from his interactions with their culture as a photographer and traveler.
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!
Here are the photographers that Shane recommended for the podcast:
1. Kathleen Reeder.
2. Florian Schulz.
3. Doug Koepsel.
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 May 08, 2019
"Public Lands Hate You" - Shaming and Policing Instagram - does it work?
Wednesday May 08, 2019
Wednesday May 08, 2019
Welcome to Episode 107 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with the person behind the popular Instagram account "Public Lands Hate You!"
Over the past year, the Instagram account "Public Lands Hate You" has grown exponentially in popularity as we have been seeing more and more people in public land doing things that are damaging these places we all cherish as landscape photographers. "Public Lands Hate You" re-shares photos that are posted to Instagram that showcase people engaging in behavior that is either illegal or is damaging to public lands.
We had a really fascinating and engaging conversation about why they created Instagram account, what their goal is for the account, their methodologies for showcasing illegal and bad behavior in the outdoors, the psychology behind some of the behavior we see in the outdoors, how to change behavior, the use of shaming vs. education, backlash they have received since creating the account, and a lot more. You can see examples of some of his posts below.
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, "Public Lands Hate You" shares some fascinating stories about some of the accounts they have interacted with on Instagram and what some of the effects of those interactions were.
To learn more about Public Lands Hate You, check out their website and Instagram account:
Website.
Instagram.
"Public Lands Hate You" recommended listeners check out the account of "everchanginghorizon" on Instagram as a potential future guest.
They also recommended other Instagram accounts similar to his, including:
Trash the Planet
Joshua Tree Hates You
Unethical Outdoors
Insta Wrecked
We are doing something new over on Patreon. Patrons of the podcast are encouraged to participate in our themed photo contests by submitting them to the "community board" on our Patreon Page. The theme for the last two weeks was "Earth Day." We had some really fantastic submissions on Patreon, including my favorite from Mark Clafshenkel, Mark posted an image of Exit Glacier in Alaska that really blew me away. You should all check it out! It has everything, in my opinion. A great foreground, a great composition, great light, and a fantastic subject. Most importantly for me, the shot is quite unique! Nice job Mark! Here is what Mark had to say about it: "Here's a favorite hike along Exit Glacier toward the 300 mile long, 100 mile wide Harding Ice Field. It's a 9 mile roundtrip hike with an elevation gain of about 3300 feet."
All right - let's talk about the theme for the next two weeks. I want to see your photos that best represent a subject that is "back-lit." I'll send the winner some awesome stickers that Phill Monson created.
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 May 01, 2019
Max Foster - 15 Months of RV Life & Landscape Photography
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Wednesday May 01, 2019
Welcome to Episode 106 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Max Foster!
Max Foster is a fantastic travel and landscape photographer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota who has been travelling the United States with his wife for the last 15 months in their RV. Max is also one of two founding members of "Our World in Focus" - a photography contest website that he started with his friend Matt Meisenheimer. Max and Matt's goal was to create a contest site that offered great prizes at a low cost of entry with great sponsors and fantastic judges.
In this episode of the podcast, Max visited with me in person here in Durango on the last leg of his epic RV trip across the country. We recorded the podcast in Max's RV and talked about a lot of fun topics, including:
Max's journey into landscape photography
Max's goal for his 15-month RV trip including various logistics, his use of Campendium.com, stories, how to live with your spouse in a 200 sq ft. home, suggestions for others looking to do a similar trip, and a lot more
Max's realizations about social media gleaned from his RV trip
Photography and business thought processes
Our World in Focus photography contests
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, Max and I talk about the logistics behind running workshops and some potential mishaps and pitfalls that workshop leaders may want to avoid.
To learn more about Max, check him out:
Website.
Instagram.
Here are the photographers that Max recommended for the podcast:
1. Elia Locardi.
2. Max Rive.
3. Patrick McDonald.
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 Apr 24, 2019
Isabella Tabacchi - Handling Feedback on Social Media | Photography of the Dolomites
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Welcome to Episode 105 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Isabella Tabacchi!Isabella is a landscape photographer living in Northern Italy at the base of the famous Dolomites mountain range. She is relatively new to the landscape photography scene, having only begun as a photographer in 2013, but in her short career she has made quite a splash. She has already won several photography awards and was recently a judge for the prestigious 2018 Epson Pano Awards. Isabella and I had a wonderful cross-Atlantic conversation about her rise as a photographer, her views on the Dolomites, why she loves photographing them and how she has seen them change in her short career. We also discussed her experience as a judge for the Epson Pano Awards and her views on social media and unsolicited feedback often given by photographers on those platforms. Please join me in welcoming her to the show.
Just a quick reminder, this is the last week to join us in supporting the podcast on Patreon and capitalize on the special offers we have going on over there to celebrate the 100th episode of the show. 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
Two weeks ago 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 "Mystery." We have 120 patrons of the podcast and so far only about 5 have participated, so your chances of winning are pretty good...
We have been giving out cool awards but I don't want to tell you what they are! Its a surprise.
I really enjoyed everyone's submissions this week and it was a close call! This week's winner is Jarrod Hills. Jarrod shared an aetherial photograph which really caught my eye. Here is what Jarrod had to say about his photograph: I live near the Potomac. We had a day when the water was still quite cold while the air was around 75 degrees. It brought out this fog that enveloped everything. In my attempts to shoot locally, most of my landscape imagery involves some man made element.
Its a really cool photograph that you should check out!
This week's theme is going to go along with our announcement of the Nature First Initiative... the theme is "Earth Day" - how can you capture the essence of the 7 principles of Nature First? Let's find out! So get out there and create some art and share it with the group on Patreon!
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.
This week on Patreon, Isabella and I discussed her recent transition from full-frame to medium format using the mirrorless Hasselblad system.
To learn more about Isabella, check her out:
Website.
Instagram.
Here are the photographers that Isabella recommended for the podcast:
1. Max Rive.
2. Daniel Kordan.
3. Daniel Laan.
4. Simone CMoon.
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 Feb 27, 2019
William Patino - The Landscapes of New Zealand
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Welcome to Episode 097 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with William Patino!
First and foremost William is a husband and father, based out of the mountainside town of Te Anau, in the South Island of New Zealand. Originally from Wollongong Australia, in 2012 photography came into his life and completely changed the way he viewed the world. He's since fallen in love with this art and traversed the globe, pursuing rare and illusive moments of atmosphere and light. Since late 2014, he has been working full time as a landscape photographer, hosting his own photography workshops and guiding tours the world over, as well as shooting for various brands and clients.
We covered some fun topics this week, including:
1. How William became a full-time professional photographer.
2. Why William moved to New Zealand.
3. William's passion for the wilderness and how that translates into his work.
4. William's evolving editing style over time.
5. William's approach to tripod-free landscape photography.
6. Mental health and the link with photography.
7. Being a vegetarian as a landscape photographer.
8. Social media stuff.
9. William's awesome Bob Ross impression.
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, William and I talked about his approach to releasing new work - how and why he does it.
To learn more about William, check him out:
Website.
Instagram.
Here is the photographer that William recommended for the podcast:
1. Volcano Pilot
Some examples of William's photography can be seen below.
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!
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Andrew Studer - Working with Corporate Clients
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Wednesday Feb 13, 2019
Welcome to Episode 095 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Andrew Studer!
Andrew Studer is a professional outdoor commercial photographer videographer and timelapse cinematographer based in Portland, Oregon. With a huge passion for the outdoors, Andrew is constantly seeking out adventure and unique and engaging ways to capture what he sees. In an interview with Aperture Academy, Andrew describes where his passion for outdoor photography arose.
"I think my passion for photography began as a natural continuation for my love of art and the outdoors. Growing up in Oregon, I was quite lucky to have so many beautifully diverse places so close to me. As a child, I'd take trips with my family to see these places and I think experiencing these places in person struck a desire to capture and share the beauty of the outdoors."
In addition to the inspiration Andrew felt from the beauty of Oregon, Andrew was also artistically engaged at a young age. As a child, Andrew was a passionate sketch artist drawing detailed animal portraits as well as vivid landscapes. As his love for art progressed, Andrew became involved with video production in 2012 creating short films. Over the years, Andrew continued video production into college while also breaking into photography. By the end of his sophomore year, Andrew felt it was time to leave school to dedicate more time to photography and focus on his craft. Andrew began his freelance career in the summer of 2015 creating content for a variety of clients in the outdoors. He now spends over a third of the year traveling across the world on commissioned shoots and on adventures capturing content for his personal photo collections. His work has been featured in publications such as National Geographic, The Huffington Post, The Weather Channel, CBS News, The Daily Mail, Fstoppers and Bored Panda.
We covered some fun topics this week, including:
1. How Andrew got his early start as a professional in the industry.
2. His approach to planning and executing his epic and viral 2017 eclipse photo.
3. Working with corporate clients.
4. The state of authenticity and the commercialization of nature photography by influencers on Instagram.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon!
This week on Patreon, Andrew and I talked about his recent journey to Bhutan and how it has changed his outlook on his career as a photographer. Check out this video he put together that showcases some of his work on that trip.
To learn more about Andrew, check him out:
Website.
Here is the photographer that Andrew recommended for the podcast:
1. Ray Collins.
Some examples of Andrew's photography can be seen on the full liner notes on my website.
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!
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Aaron Feinberg - Landscape Photography in Kauai
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Wednesday Jan 16, 2019
Welcome to Episode 091 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Aaron Feinberg!
I had the chance to catch up with Aaron in his gallery in Poipu Kauai and it was an amazing experience. Aaron is one of my favorite photographers and has some incredibly inspiring images from the island of Kauai.
We covered some fun topics this week, including:
1. Gallery Life.
2. Digital Manipulation. Here is a link to Aaron's article we discussed.
3. Impacts from location sharing.
4. Sharing work on social media.
5. Beards!
6. Following other photographer's work.
7. Drones.
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, Aaron and I talk about being a photographer at Burning Man and his Burning Man photography project.
To learn more about Aaron, check him out:
Website.
Instagram.
Here are the photographers that Aaron recommended for the podcast:
1. Brian Rueb.
2. Drew Hopper.
Some examples of Aaron's photography can be seen on my blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com
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!
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Thomas Heaton - Icons / YouTube / Social Media
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Welcome to Episode 087 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Thomas Heaton!
Thomas is a landscape and travel photographer living in North East England with his wife, Charlotte, and his dog Monty. Thomas enjoys most things that can be done in the outdoors. Second to photography, another passion of Thomas' is rock climbing where he partakes in 3 disciplines; sport, trad & bouldering. Thomas is well-known for his YouTube channel where he has garnered a very large following due to his entertaining and educational videos.
We covered some fun topics this week, including:
1. Landscape photography tunnel vision and iconic locations.
2. His journey onto the YouTube platform and his advice for others for growing engagement.
3. Social media advice.
4. Grad filters - yay or nay?
5. Location copying and the environmental impacts on those locations.
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, Thomas answered many questions posed in our Facebook group, including his absolute best/favorite landscape photography experiences. We also talk about his displeasure with his Canon setup and what he is considering as an alternative, and staying inspired to shoot locally.
Visit my blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com for the full liner notes and examples of Thomas' amazing photography! Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Jannick Clausen - Landscape Photography Contests & Institutions
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Welcome to Episode 082 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Jannick Clausen!
Jannick is an accredited master photographer based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He is also the 2016 AIPP Australian Landscape Photographer of the Year. Jannick and I have been trying to get him on the podcast for months and we were finally able to get over the time zone hurdle and make it happen. It was such a great conversation, I'm sure you will agree!
We covered some great topics this week, including:
1. Submitting photos to contests.
2. The importance of belonging to a professional photography institution.
3. Jannick's dad's struggle and death from cancer and how that influenced his photography.
4. Leave No Trace Principles.
5. Using Capture One Pro to edit photos. You can use the code "AMBCLAUSEN" to get 10% off Capture One Pro.
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, Jannick and I talked about the pros and cons of shooting locally vs. travelling.
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
Phill Monson - Leave it Better & Wilderness Conservation
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
Welcome to Episode 078 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Phill Monson!
Phill is a fantastic landscape photographer and graphic designer residing in Utah taking lead with the "Leave It Better" campaign where he is trying to instill the value of leaving it better than you found it in the outdoors. Phill's photography is fantastic, and, he is becoming well-known for his work on a line of stickers and apparel promoting outdoor stewardship through his company Entrada Outdoor Company.
We covered some great topics this week, including:
1. His "Leave it Better" campaign.
2. Wilderness Conservation.
3. The State of Landscape Photography.
4. Social Media's role in landscape photography.
5. Start with Why by Simon Sinek.
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! Thanks!
Over on Patreon this week, Phill talks about starting his own company with all of the challenges and rewards to be found there and his love and work as a graphic artist.
For the full liner notes and links, head over to my blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com
Wednesday Sep 26, 2018
David Johnston - Burnout in Landscape Photography
Wednesday Sep 26, 2018
Wednesday Sep 26, 2018
Welcome to Episode 075 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with David Johnston!
David Johnston is a renowned landscape photographer and educator. Photographing incredible light and rarely seen moments is what drives David to keep capturing landscapes at their best. When David is not shooting, he's teaching photography to the masses on his YouTube channel. It's his passion for spreading the joy of photography that helps him continue deliver helpful tips for others to improve their skills. It doesn't matter if it's landscapes, night skies, or drone work, David has the gift to freeze amazing scenes and memories in place. Sharing photography through podcasts is also one of David's biggest passions. You can listen to his podcast, Stories About Photos, on any podcast platform to get the details on what it takes to capture amazing images.
We covered some great topics this week, including:
1. David's experience with burnout.
2. His move to Haiti and what photography life is like there.
3. How podcasting has influenced his photography.
4. Location sharing.
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! Thanks!
Over on Patreon this week, David and I discussed the future of the business of landscape photography.
Head to my blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com for the full liner notes and links!
Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
Sangeeta Dey - Landscape Photography as a Language
Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
Welcome to Episode 070 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Sangeeta Dey!
Sangeeta is a California Bay area based landscape photographer and pediatric neuropsychologist. Sangeeta’s work was recognized as being amongst top 101 International Landscape Photographers in 2017. More recently, Nikon celebrated their 100th Anniversary milestone. For their centennial celebration, they included Sangeeta in their “#Nikon100” program, which identified 100 photographers as rising photography stars. As per Nikon, it is the list they have curated based on the work of photographers who have been creating inspiring work and telling amazing stories.
We covered some great topics this week, including:
1. Juggling being a pediatric neuropsychologist and a landscape photographer.
2. The Nikon 100 list.
3. Females in landscape photography and the Nikon marketing blunder.
4. Photography as a language.
5. Artistic philosophy.
6. What keeps her inspired.
7. Workshops - how to pick them and how to leverage them.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Your support is critical - it helps with production costs and to improve the podcast over time. Thanks!
Over on Patreon this week, Sangeeta and I discussed authenticity and social media, sharing locations, and the power of influence.
To learn more about Sangeeta, check out her online presence:
Website.
Instagram.
Here are the photographers that Sangeeta recommended for the podcast:
1. Charlotte Hamilton Gibb.
2. Floris Van Bruegel.
3. Atif Saeed.
4. Matt Jackisch.
Some examples of Sangeeta's photography can be seen on the liner notes on my blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com
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!
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
David Nilsen - Surf Photography
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
Wednesday Aug 15, 2018
Welcome to Episode 069 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with David Nilsen!
David is a photographer from New Jersey now living in California. David won a contest over on Viewbug.com, the reward of which was a podcast feature. David is fueled by a love of the ocean, landscapes, and travel. Though surf photography has become his primary focus he still finds time to shoot landscapes and wildlife.
We covered some great topics this week, including:
1. Surf photography and underwater photography.
2. Shooting on the west coast vs. east coast.
3. Sharing locations.
4. The new Instagram page "@Insta_Repeat"
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 David, check out his online presence:
Website.
Instagram.
Here is the artist that David recommended for the podcast:
1. Mike Vericker.
Some examples of David's photography can be seen in the liner notes on my website at www.mattpaynephotography.com
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!
Tuesday Jul 31, 2018
Ben Canales - Astro Landscape Photography & More
Tuesday Jul 31, 2018
Tuesday Jul 31, 2018
Welcome to Episode 067 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Ben Canales!
Ben Canales is a fantastic photographer and videographer living in Portland, Oregon and is widely considered to be one of the pioneers of modern digital night photography. Ben is a partner of a video company called Uncage the Soul Productions where he creates incredible time-lapse and video productions for companies all over the world. You can see the full library of amazing productions over on Vimeo.
I believe this is one of the best podcast episodes we've recorded to-date!
We covered some great topics this week, including:
1. Ben's journey into night photography.
2. How night photography has evolved.
3. Shooting night video.
4. Framing and composition differences between photography, time-lapse, and video.
5. Location tagging on social media.
6. Abusing locations for our benefit.
7. Creativity, conformity, and the interesting new Instagram page "@Insta_Repeat"
Over on Patreon this week, Ben and I had a fabulous conversation - he answered several listener questions from our Facebook group, explained how he keeps inspired to do night photography, and handled a delicate and complex question regarding responsibility.
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.
Vimeo.
Here are some artists that Ben recommended for the podcast:
1. Zeb Andrews.
2. Rachel Jones Ross.
3. Tracy Lee.
4. Kayla Sulek.
Some examples of Ben's photography can be seen on my blog post at https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/blog/2018/7/f-stop-collaborate-and-listen-episode-67---ben-canales
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!