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Monday Oct 23, 2023
340: Clyde Butcher - Master of the Florida Swamps
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
A lot can be gleaned by studying the photographs of the masters who came before us. After all, we are all standing on the shoulders of giants and so paying homage to those giants and recognizing their impact on our work is an important step to becoming a better photographer. As such, getting this week's guest on the podcast was an absolute honor.
Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Clyde Butcher, a large format black and white photographer who has made it his living photographing the chaotic swamps of the Florida Everglades. Clyde has been called the next Ansel Adams by Popular Photography magazine, awarded as a humanitarian for acting for the betterment of his community, and recognized as a conservationist for bringing issues to the forefront of public consciousness through his art. His long and illustrious career is nicely outlined over on his website.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Clyde's journey as a photographer,
Methods for photographing chaotic areas like the swamp,
Clyde's obsession with tilt-shift lenses,
The differences between large format and digital photography,
Transitioning from large format to digital,
Getting involved in conservation causes as a photographer,
Learning from the past masters,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Clyde's Photoshop tutorials on YouTube.
Free e-books from the Muench Workshops team.
My photography gear tool.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Clyde recommended on the podcast this week:
Bruce Barnbaum.
Wynn Bullock.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Aug 08, 2022
277: Richard Boutwell - Photography as a Vehicle for Personal Growth
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
One of the best things about nature and landscape photography is that it can provide added purpose to our lives and improve us as human beings.
As such, it was an honor to speak with black and white photographer Richard Boutwell on this week's episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen.
Richard is an active participant in our Twitter after-parties for the podcast - he always has very interesting things to say and so I thought it would be awesome to have him join me on the podcast for a chat. We cover a lot of territory this week, including using photography as a vehicle for personal growth.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Richard's journey into photography,
Growing up near Joshua Tree National Park and how that influenced him,
His journey to the East Coast in 2002 to work for a large format fine art photographer,
Improving by studying the history of photography, and art history,
How engaging in photography has become a vehicle for personal growth for Richard,
Documentary work vs. fine art,
Working in projects,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Richard's Prints, Teaching, and Software - Use coupon code **FStopAndListen** for 20% off all software, workshops, private instruction, and prints.
Suggested readings for learning the history of photography:
Looking at Photographs.
Photographers on Photography.
Photography in Print.
Robert Adams - American Silence & Beauty in Photography.
Richard Benson - The World is Smarter than You Are & The Printed Picture.
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network.
Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Here is who Richard recommended on the podcast this week:
Richard's mentors, Paula Chamlee (and Michael A. Smith, 1942–2018).
Cody Cobb.
Linda Connor.
Mark Ruwedel.
Scott B. Davis.
If you enjoyed our conversation this week, you can listen to our bonus episode over Patreon on where we discuss alternatives to photo celibacy, a concept coined by Cole Thompson.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Printmaking in Landscape Photography - A Panel Conversation
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Welcome to episode 248 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by three master printmakers, John Sexton, Joseph Holmes, and Michael Strickland for an engaging panel conversation on printmaking in landscape photography.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Why make prints at all?
Their personal approaches to printmaking and how they are different.
How their approaches to printmaking has changed their fieldcraft.
The creative process in printmaking.
And a lot more!
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Robb Hirsch's book.
3. John Sexton's newsletter archive [subscribe here].
4. John Sexton's Ventana Editions (use code MATTPAYNE10 for 10% off at checkout).
5. Michael Strickland's Platinum Palladium Printing Service (10% off by mentioning the podcast).
6. Joseph Holmes' favorite images.
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 Sep 22, 2021
Cody Schultz - Overcoming Mental Health in Landscape Photography
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Welcome to episode 231 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Cody Schultz, a black and white landscape photographer living in Pennsylvania who has chosen to work in the medium of film.Cody and I talked a lot about the impact of social media and other factors on our mental health and how we can use our work to overcome these challenges. On today's podcast we covered a wide array of topics that you'll hopefully enjoy.We discuss:
Social media and mental health,
Knowing when it feels right to make the image,
Pursuit of what's important to us as photographers,
The medium of Black and White photography,
And a lot more!
Here's who Cody recommended for the podcast this week:
David King Rowe IV
Natalie Oberg
Kevin Holliday
Paul Hart
Olivier Du Tre
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Reed Art & Imaging 20% off Discount - "PAYNEPDCST" - Contact Michael Baker at 303-573-8084; extension 321 or email him at michael.baker@reedphoto.com
2. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
3. Guy Tal's Book, "More Than a Rock" - use code GUYTAL35 for 35% off!
4. Support the show on Patreon.
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Claude Fiddler - Inside the High Sierra via Large Format Film
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Wednesday Sep 08, 2021
Welcome to episode 229 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Claude Fiddler.
Claude spent much of his life deeply exploring and photographing the High Sierra of California after being inspired by the likes of Galen Rowell and Ansel Adams. Most of Claude's images were created using a large format film camera in extremely remote locations in the Sierra wilderness.
We discuss:
The Single Powerful Image vs. a series of images,
Photographing experience while presenting our work as art,
Learning on large-format cameras vs. digital,
The importance of studying the work of the giants that came before us,
Claude's new book, "Inside the High Sierra."
Inside the High Sierra is Claude Fiddler’s third fine art monograph describing the mood and lighting of the High Sierra. The book includes 50 photographs from 35 years of explorations into the Range of Light. With a foreword from Tom Hornbein and essays from Michael Cohen, Laurel Fiddler, Peter Croft, and Dick Dorworth, along with Fiddler’s descriptions of the experiences of each picture, this book joins the classic works of art from the Sierra Nevada. Also, each essay is graced with a pen and ink drawing from the artist Valerie Cohen.
The book is hardbound, printed on 200gsm archival paper, and there will only be 1,000 copies Printed. 100 copies will be slip-cased in a custom built wood box milled from reclaimed Western White pine and accompanied with an 8x10-inch limited edition print. These prints will only be sold with the book.
Over on Patreon this week, Claude and I talk about the need for us to have honest conversations about our carbon impact in the age of climate crisis.
Here's who Claude recommended for the podcast this week:
Caroline VanHemert
Steve Solinsky
Jon Waterman
John Wawrzonek
Joseph Holmes
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Matt Payne's Private 1:1 Photography Workshops.
Support the show on Patreon.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Nick Carver - Soul-Searching for Personally Meaningful Photographs
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Welcome to episode 163 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a landscape and architecture photographer living in Orange County, California. Nick Carver has been entrenched in photography since 2006 when he dove head first into business side of photography where he was met with many challenges. Nick almost gave up after several years of teaching for people on Craigslist until he made some difficult realizations about his work... Nick and I had a wonderful conversation this week and covered a wide variety of topics, including:
His beginnings in photography.
How he transitioned into architecture photography to make money.
How he looked at his work and made some painful realizations that almost caused him to quit.
His path of soul-searching and why he actually makes photographs.
The resurgence in film photography.
His YouTube channel (which is highly entertaining).
... and much, much more
Over on Patreon this week, Nick and I talk about the nuances of website portfolio design and his approach to showcasing his work.
I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Here is who Nick recommended for the podcast:1. Carlos Beltran.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Out of Chicago LIVE!
2. NPN Free 60-Day Trial.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Ugo Cei - Travel Photography / Coronavirus / Journey into Film
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Welcome to Episode 153 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features an Italian photographer who produces two podcasts, including "The Travelling Image Makers", and "Closing the Gap." He runs and manages photography travel tours across the globe and happens to be a really outstanding guy.
Welcome Ugo Cei to the podcast!
We had a fun conversation this week and covered a variety of topics, including:
Ugo's journey into large format film and what he has learned from it.
The impact of the Coronavirus on his business and travel photography.
Getting to know a culture.
What he has learned about marketing over the years.
Staged Travel photography.
P.S. - I was a guest on Ugo's podcast TTIM, back in 2017 and talked about Night Photography.
Over on Patreon this week, join Ugo and I for a discussion about his viral 2015 article, "Will the Real Landscape Photography Please Stand Up?"
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Ugo recommended for the podcast:1. Matt Brandon.
2. Valentina Tamborra.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day free trial to NPN.
2. Matt Brandon's article on Trophy Hunting in travel photography.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Alex Burke - Large Format Film Landscape Photography
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Welcome to Episode 149 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a fellow Coloradoan and Large-format film landscape photographer, Alex Burke. Alex's work is diverse but is largely focused on the mountains of Colorado as well as the plains and prairies of Eastern Colorado. He has been working on a very interesting project where he has been photographing the interaction between man and land in the plains which is really fascinating. Alex survives by selling his work at art shows across the country.
We covered a wide variety of topics, including:
His current project.
Making more meaningful photos that go beyond what's just beautiful.
Backpacking with large format.
Composing on large format.
Getting stuck in the past techniques as a film photographer.
Current trends in landscape photography.
Over on Patreon this week, join Alex and I for a 22-minute bonus episode on art shows, what sells at art shows, how to price your photography, and a discussion about limited edition vs. open edition prints. If you enjoyed hearing Alex talk about his work and want to learn more about photographing locally or getting into large format photography, he's offering a 20% discount on his e-books for Patreon supporters. Head over to patreon.com/fstopandlisten to get that discount on his great e-books.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Alex recommended for the podcast:1. Lance Roth.
2. Mike Basher.
3. Ryan Gillespie.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day free trial to NPN.
2. Out of Moab Conference - use the code "PAYNE" for $250 off until Feb. 28.
3. Out of Acadia Conference - use the code "PAYNE" for $250 off until Feb. 28.
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Michael Strickland - Large Format Film Photography of the Great Plains
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Jan 29, 2020
Welcome to Episode 145 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a large and medium format film photographer from western Kansas, Michael Strickland.
Michael transitioned from digital to film and hasn't looked back. He was featured in a really interesting Geekwire YouTube video showcasing why he made the switch, which really piqued my interest.
Michael and I covered a wide variety of topics this week, including:
Photographing panoramas using film.
Photographing the Great Plains.
Drum Scanning.
Portraying mood and emotion through photography.
Platinum Palladium prints.
and a lot more...
Over on Patreon this week, Michael gives us some tips on how to get started in film photography.
Head over to patreon.com/fstopandlisten for more info on how you can support the podcast and get bonus content at the same time.
Before we get started, I wanted to remind listeners that my good friend Gary Randall still has some workshop openings for his 2020 Alaska photography workshops. You could not meet a nicer guy than Gary so I really think you'll love going with him to photograph bears on the Kenai Peninsula. Check it out by going to gary-randall.com!
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Tim Parkin - OnLandscape Magazine
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Wednesday Sep 04, 2019
Welcome to Episode 124 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a large format and digital photographer living in Scotland - Tim Parkin. Tim and his wife Charlotte publish the popular online landscape photography magazine, OnLandscape.
Tim and I covered a lot of fun ground this week, including:
His journey as a photographer.
The challenges and benefits of shooting large format film.
Digital manipulation in film photography like that of Jerry Uelsmann.
The parallels between music genres and landscape photography.
All about OnLandscape Magazine including the YouTube Videos of their Conference.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
On Patreon this week, Tim and I talked about his 365 project and how we both look at photography and how our tastes are informed.
If you're a listener and have not yet made a pledge, there's more reasons to pledge now than ever. We have over 80 bonus episodes over on Patreon for anyone supporting the show at the $5/mo level.
Over on Patreon we have also been doing themed photo contests where patrons submit photographs based on a theme. The theme for the past few weeks has been "Nemesis" and patrons have shared their images of their nemesis - a subject that they have tried for years to get the best images of and it has eluded them but also inspired them to keep going back for more. There were a lot of awesome submissions this time around from great photographers including Bob Miller, Jarrod Hills, Jon Whitaker, and Michael Ryno. In the end, I had to choose the photo from Bob Miller as the winner. Bob stated, "If I had to pick a nemesis it would be Saguaro National Park in Arizona. I always come back with images I like but few that I love. I think this may be my personal favorite from SNP. I tracked this storm for 2 days knowing the cold would move through very quickly. It started coming down hard just as I entered SNP east and just after they closed the park. The rangers allowed us to continue through and it continued to snow for about an hour. Within 2 hours there was no snow to be seen. Anywhere in the park."
Thanks for all of your submissions!
The next theme, which will end on October 18th, is "Changing Seasons." Let's see your interpretation on the theme over on our community board. I'll send the winner a $20 gift card.
Here are the photographers that Tim recommended for the podcast:
1. Theo Bosboom.
2. Alister Benn.
3. Charles Cramer.
4. Charlie Waite.
5. Sandra Bartocha.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Let's talk about who is coming up on the podcast! I am really excited to announce some of our upcoming guests and episodes. It should be a really good fall!
Rachel Jones Ross - a Canadian Photographer.
Aaron Nace, founder of Phlearn.
Alister Benn, a photographer from Scotland.
Brenda Petrella, a photographer from Vermont.
Franka Gabler - a photographer from Croatia living in California.
Ian Plant...
Dylan Fox...
And lots more!
I'm really excited to announce that we have finally reached our $1,000 / mo goal on Patreon and we have officially launched our Landscape Conservation Award.
The “F-Stop Collaborate and Listen” podcast Landscape Conservation Award will recognize an individual photographer who is highly involved in conservation issues within their local communities or within the landscape and nature photography community. This can be through their writing, speaking, photography projects, or community organizing efforts. Additionally, this award seeks to recognize an individual that is actively practicing the Nature First Principles. In partnership with our Patreon supporters, the “F-Stop Collaborate and Listen” podcast presents the prestigious honor, which currently consists of at least $1,570.
We aim to grow the total award amount through donations and sponsorships. We are looking for nominations for the award. You can nominate yourself or someone else through the google form linked in the liner notes. Since our launch we have raised $550 towards the award and have garnered some great sponsorships from some great photography brands.
So far we have been able to get support from the following awesome companies:
Current Sponsors:
Shimoda Designs is an adventure camera bag company designed as a reaction to real world adventures rather than those imagined from a comfortable office environment. Shimoda founder Ian Millar is a lifelong explorer, snowboarder and product designer known for developing some of the most innovative camera bags in the world. Shimoda is his new venture which represents the culmination of all his experiences and utilizes the most advanced materials and technologies available to minimize the pain, fatigue and suffering that comes with foul mountain conditions. Shimoda products are a direct reflection and reaction to the outdoor lifestyle that Ian and his adventure photographer friends love so much. Shimoda is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conservation Award a bag of their choice, core unit, roller and accessory case - a $779 value!
Viewbug is a popular photo sharing and contest website. Members of Viewbug can submit their photographs to specialized contests and win amazing prizes. There are a lot more benefits of membership as well, so check it out. Viewbug is donating a viewbug PRO+ membership to the winner of the award. This is a $179 value.
Reed Art & Imaging is a fine art print lab located in Denver, Colorado. They are my print lab of choice for my high-end acrylic prints. Reed employs a unique technology for their acrylic prints that no other print lab in the United States uses called Diasec. The results are stunning. I also believe that Reed has some of the best customer service in the business and I recommend them to everyone I talk to! Reed is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conversation Award a $500 credittowards the purchase of a Diasec Acrylic Print.
Tamron is a camera lens manufacturer and makes some of the world's best lenses for landscape and nature photography. Tamron is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conservation Award a 45mm f/1.8 Di VC lens- a $599 value!
We are working on getting more in-kind donations and financial donations to sweeten the pot for the deserving award winner. If you are interested in either, please check out the award page on our website. Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.