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Monday Feb 20, 2023
305: Walid Azami - Pricing Your Photography
Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
One of the most frequent question I see other photographers asking is "how much should I charge for my services or prints?" Pricing your photography can be tricky, no matter what genre of photography you are engaged with. As such, it was awesome to have a conversation with this week's guest on Episode 305 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.This week I had a blast speaking with Walid Azami. Walid is a photographer and commercial director living in Los Angeles and originally from Kabul, Afghanistan. He photographs celebrities, commercial products, and a lot more while offering his services as a coach and mentor to other photographers relating to business practices and pricing.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Similarities between landscape photography and other genres as it relates to pricing and monetization.
The biggest mistakes photographers make in relation to pricing their photography.
Determining when monetization is worth pursuing.
Strategies for pricing your artwork and services.
Dealing with customers that low-ball you.
How to differentiate yourself as a photographer in the crowded marketplace we find ourselves in.
Advice for how to start thinking monetization of your work.
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
AirBnB Experiences.
Walid's Course.
Walid's website for photographers.
Walid on YouTube.
Here is who Walid recommended on the podcast this week:
Sean Tucker.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Jan 09, 2023
299: Mieke Boynton - Aerial Photography is [not] a Cheat Code!
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Aerial Nature and Landscape Photography is often viewed by more traditional landscape photographers as somewhat of a cheat code for making surprising images; however, I don't think this is necessarily the case. Capturing interesting, compelling, and thought-provoking images from the air still requires a great deal of artistic talent, technical talent, and perfect execution, especially when photographed from an airplane.This week on the podcast I was joined by Aussie nature photographer and aerial specialist, Mieke Boynton (pronounced Mee-ka), who has an incredible passion for aerial photography. You may recognize Mieke's name from last week's episode with her partner, Matt Palmer. They co-manage a gallery together in Bright, Australia. Mieke was also the winner of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards Abstract and Details category with an evocative, elegant, and thought-provoking aerial photograph that will absolutely astonish you. Mieke and I cover such a fun variety of subjects this week, including her passion for an area called the Kimberley, which is an area of Australia that has deep Aboriginal roots, which we discuss at length.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Mieke's journey into photography,
The story behind how Mieke and Matt Palmer met and become Australia's photography power couple,
Why Mieke has chosen to open a gallery in her small home town of Bright, Australia, population 2,600,
Mieke's connection to the Kimberley Region,
Mieke's desire to share the cultures of the Aboriginal people with her audience,
Advice for others seeking a connection with place,
Tips and stories about aerial nature and landscape photography,
Why Mieke doesn't believe that aerial photography is cheating,
Mieke's stance on processing her images,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the code "FSTOP10" for a 10% discount!
Matt & Mieke's Gallery, Alpine Light.
Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Join us on Patreon for our fun bonus conversation where Mieke tells us about her history as a competitive athlete and making it to the Olympic games, and how competition drives each of us in different ways.
Here is who Mieke recommended on the podcast this week:
Viktoria Haack.
Tania Malkin.
Jordan Cantelo.
Paul Hoelen.
Ricardo Da Cunha.
Chris Saunders.
Tony Hewitt.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Jan 02, 2023
298: Matt Palmer - 2019 Australian Photographer of the Year
Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
It is often the ultimate dream for nature and landscape photographers to open and run their own gallery and doing so is often filled with a heap of questions that don't always have easy answers. Talking about these realities with photographers that have already gone down this path is one way to learn more about it before investing tens of thousands of dollars on your own gallery opening.
This week on the podcast I was joined by Aussie photographer Matt Palmer. Matt was the Australian Professional Photographer of the Year in 2019 and won the Natural Landscape Photography Awards Project in 2021. Before entering the landscape scene, Matt previously photographed in commercial, portrait, wedding, sporting and music genres. Matt was documenting some of the world's biggest musicians such as Metallica, Pearl Jam, TOOL, Nick Cave, Joan Jett and hundreds more. His work is usually instilled with a strong sense of justice and spans several genres. He lives in Bright, Australia, where he runs a gallery with his partner, Mieke Boynton. Matt and I had a great chat covering a wide variety of subjects, so sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Matt's journey into landscape photography,
Matt's rough childhood and how it shaped him as a photographer,
Photographing in projects,
Choosing and submitting photographs and projects to competitions,
Judging competitions,
How to handle negativity,
Running a landscape photography gallery,
Business models for galleries,
Pricing work for a gallery,
Matt's YouTube channel, Matt Talks Photography,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the code "FSTOP10" for a 10% discount!
Matt & Mieke's Gallery, Alpine Light.
Wirestock.
Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Join us on Patreon for our bonus conversation where Matt and I discuss Visual Hierarchies and composition.
Here is who Matt recommended on the podcast this week:
Mieke Boynton.
Paul Hoelen.
Ricardo Da Cunha.
Chris Saunders.
Tony Hewitt.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Dec 12, 2022
295: Jay Rasmussen - Finding Success with Art Fairs
Monday Dec 12, 2022
Monday Dec 12, 2022
One of the best ways to monetize nature and landscape photography is to sell it at regional art shows across the U.S. Entering these art shows can either leave a photographer wildly rich or bankrupt, and the difference between the two is not very large. Fortunately, there are actionable steps that can be taken in order to maximize your success in selling your work at art fairs & art shows.
This week on the podcast I had a great time speaking with Jay Rasmussen, a photographer from Minnesota. Jay is a retired college professor where he spent 30 years training other teachers. Jay is relatively new in the photography scene but has found wild success selling his work at art fairs. In this week's show, we talk about Jay's entrance into photography, how he arrived at selling his work so quickly, tips for other photographers looking to monetize their work, and some excellent discussion and practical insight relating to teaching photography.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Jay found himself as a photographer,
How to decide which art fairs to apply for,
How much to invest in selling your photography at art fairs,
What kind of photography sells at art shows,
Staying true to yourself as an artist selling at art shows,
Tips for teaching photography to students,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Art Fair Sourcebook.
Join us on Patreon for our bonus conversation where Jay talks about using a growth mindset as a photographer.
Here is who Jay recommended on the podcast this week:
David Barthel.
Steve Wewerka.
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.See the full show notes here.
Monday Nov 14, 2022
291: Jon Norris - Obsession with Joshua Tree National Park
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Focusing on one geographic area has many tremendous advantages for nature and landscape photographers. It can provide familiarity with your subjects, light, times of day, and so much more which is often overlooked by most folks.
This week on Episode 291 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with landscape photographer Jon Norris about his obsession with Joshua Tree National Park.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Jon's journey into nature photography,
How Jon developed a relationship with Joshua Tree,
How urban and abstract photography influenced his approach to making images,
His approach called "Explore, Experience, Create,"
How revisiting a location over and over again helps his approach to photography,
Recommendations for people that might get bored of a location,
How his career in Engineer influenced his photography,
Why he has decided to give back to organizations like Nature First,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
If you enjoyed our chat, you can join us for a bonus episode on Patreon where we discuss our Overlanding approach to making landscape and nature photographs.
Here is who Jon recommended on the podcast this week:
Chris Sale.
Steve Bennett.
Paul Cook.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Monday Jul 18, 2022
274: Hans Strand & Eric Bennett - Artists Asking Artists Series - #1
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Providing photographers a platform through which they can converse with one of their heroes is something I have wanted to try on my podcast for a long time.
Other artists can inspire us to become better photographers and to take risks with our work. Such is the case in our first installation of the "Artists Asking Artists" series of the "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen" Podcast.
This week, I invited Hans Strand back onto the show and I gave photographer Eric Bennett the opportunity to ask Hans any questions he wanted. I hope that you find this format interesting, as I hope to do more of these in the future. Please do let us know! Check out the full show notes, chock full of amazing images from both Hans and Eric!
On this week's episode, Eric asks Hans some great questions about his career, his photographic journey, his approach to making images, and a ton more. Topics include:
How the craft has changed since Hans started in the field,
Hans' approach to composition,
Hans' approach to making aerial images,
Advice for other photographers looking to go full-time,
The value of critique,
and a LOT more!
Other topics discussed on the podcast this week:
Eric's critique groups.
Eric's tutorial and video series on Composition and Utilizing Light.
Hans' new book, Beyond Landscape.
Eric's book, Conversations with Nature.
Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Nathan St. Andre - Art Shows & Color Blindness
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Welcome to episode 249 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by Southwest Utah landscape photographer and biologist, Nathan St. Andre.
Nathan and I have been chatting on social media for many years and I've found him to be a very nice guy with a lot of insight. He happens to make the bulk of his living selling prints at art shows and so we focused a lot of our attention on this, diving deep into his motivations and how it impacts his photography.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Nathan's approach to selling prints at art shows,
How art shows inform Nathan's photography,
Nathan's "Does My Art Suck" test,
Nathan's experience as a color-blind landscape photographer,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Nathan and I discuss how to find success in print sales as landscape photographers.
Here's who Nathan recommended for the podcast this week:
Nic Stover.
Jeff Pedersen.
Marsel Van Oosten.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Enchroma Color Blindness Test.
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.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Richard Wong - SEO | Family | Diversity in Landscape Photography
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Welcome to episode 209 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by a photographer living in the Bay Area in California - Richard Wong.
Richard has been a prolific landscape photographer for over 20 years and has seen the industry shift significantly over that time. He also happens to be an expert in search engine optimization.
Richard began his journey in the film days and his approaches to photographer have mostly remained true to that approach in the digital age.
In this episode, Richard and I discuss some fairly heavy and controversial topics, including:
Search Engine Optimization and marketing of landscape photography.
Richard's capture process.
Balancing home life and photography.
Negativity on social media and how to deal with it.
Diversity in landscape photography.
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Richard and I tackle the uncomfortable topic of plagiarism in landscape photography.
Be sure to scroll down to see all of Richard's amazing photographs! His bio photo courtesy of Christopher Michel.
Here's who Richard recommended for the podcast this week:
Ron Niebrougge.
QT Luong.
Aaron Chang.
Brandon Hill.
Andrew Prokos.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Richard's Fine Art Prints website.
2. Exclusive 1:1 Experiences with Matt Payne.
3. The Bamboo Ceiling.
4. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Support the show on Patreon.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
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 Mar 17, 2021
Dave Morrow - Quitting Social Media | Backpacking | Email Marketing
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Welcome to episode 204 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by the photographer who famously quit all of his social media accounts in 2018.Welcome Dave Morrow to the show! Dave is a landscape photographer residing on the west side of the Cascade Range near Seattle, Washington.
Dave and I covered some very interesting topics this week, including:
Why he deleted all of his social media accounts in 2018,
Why it is risky to build a business on social media platforms,
E-mail marketing techniques and strategies,
The benefits of backpacking and wilderness photography,
Our strategies for staying in top physical condition for this style of photography,
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Dave and I discuss the importance of cross-disciplinary skill-building as a way to round yourself out to become a better person, photographer, and business-person.
Here's who Dave recommended for the podcast this week:
Iron Tazz.
Chip Phillips.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network.
Support the show on Patreon.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. did you know we have a searchable transcript of every episode?
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 Dec 30, 2020
Robb Hirsch - Curiosity of the Natural World - Photographing Yosemite
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Welcome to episode 193 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week on the podcast, I was happy to be joined by Robb Hirsch, a landscape photographer from California.
Robb is a biologist by training, naturalist by heart, and photographer by passion. Robb has an intimate relationship with the natural world. This connection was established early during annual childhood visits to Yosemite, which forged his bond with this magical place. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of California–Irvine, Robb began a career as a field biologist, working on a variety of projects for California State Parks, the US Geological Survey, and several private firms. His love for traveling and exploration has taken him through Africa, Central America, Tasmania and the western United States. Initially photography was a means to document his work and travels, but it soon became the focus. Robb’s photography has been featured in international competitions, calendars, magazines, and gallery showings, and he leads customized, small group and private photography workshops in Yosemite and surrounding Sierra Nevada.
Robb and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
How Robb got into landscape photography as a biologist.
Robb's incredible book, "The Nature of Yosemite - A Visual Journey",
Robb's love affair with Yosemite National Park and the Yosemite Conservancy,
How curiosity of the natural world and geological processes informs and guides his photography,
His method of composition in landscape photography,
Using photography to inspire others to experience their own connections to a place,
The importance of understanding the history of the places we photograph,
And much, much more.
Over on Patreon this week, Robb and I discuss the importance of developing personal relationships with other people as landscape photographers.
Here are the photographers that Kristen recommended on the podcast:
1. Jerry Dodrill.
2. Ian Shive.
3. Ed Callert.
4. James McGrew.
Other items mentioned on the show this week:
1. Gary Randall and Chris Byrne Columbia River Gorge workshop.
2. Nature First Photography.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
Please support the show on Patreon.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday 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 Jul 29, 2020
William Neill - Reflecting on 40 Years of Landscape Photography
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Welcome to episode 171 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a photographer who probably does not need much introduction as he is widely considered one of the most accomplished modern landscape and nature photographers. William Neill got his roots and upbringing in landscape photography while living in the Yosemite Valley and working in Ansel Adams' gallery beginning in 1980 and began writing columns for Outdoor Photographer Magazine in 1986. Suffice to say, he has a lifetime's worth of incredible photographic product and has a wealth of knowledge and perspective, which we attempted to tap into on the podcast. William and I discuss some interesting topics, including:
How he got his beginning in photography and writing for Outdoor Photographer Magazine.
What it was like learning from the greats in landscape photography like Ansel Adams.
Various media formats to consume and learn about landscape photography such as OnLandscape, NPN, and LensWork.
William's secret for staying creative over many years in this field.
His new book, Light on the Landscape.
... and more!
Over on Patreon this week, William shares his advice on how to best grow as a photographer and we discuss his approach to portfolio development.
I hope you enjoy our conversations!
Here are the photographers that William recommended for the podcast:
1. John Wawrzonek.
2. Joseph Holmes.
3. Lewis Kemper.
4. Charlie Cramer.
5. Bruce Percy.
6. John Sexton.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Nature First Photography.
2. My YouTube Channel.
3. William's portfolio development courses (discussed on Patreon).
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Nick Carver - Soul-Searching for Personally Meaningful Photographs
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Welcome to episode 163 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a landscape and architecture photographer living in Orange County, California. Nick Carver has been entrenched in photography since 2006 when he dove head first into business side of photography where he was met with many challenges. Nick almost gave up after several years of teaching for people on Craigslist until he made some difficult realizations about his work... Nick and I had a wonderful conversation this week and covered a wide variety of topics, including:
His beginnings in photography.
How he transitioned into architecture photography to make money.
How he looked at his work and made some painful realizations that almost caused him to quit.
His path of soul-searching and why he actually makes photographs.
The resurgence in film photography.
His YouTube channel (which is highly entertaining).
... and much, much more
Over on Patreon this week, Nick and I talk about the nuances of website portfolio design and his approach to showcasing his work.
I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Here is who Nick recommended for the podcast:1. Carlos Beltran.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Out of Chicago LIVE!
2. NPN Free 60-Day Trial.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Toni Toreno - Photography Business After COVID-19
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Welcome to episode 158 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's amazing guest is Toni Toreno, the founder of the PNW Photo Summit and Bend Photo Tours.
This week we covered a wide variety of topics, including:
How Toni has been pivoting after the realities of COVID-19 have set in and how she is adapting her conference business as a result.
Where Toni sees the industry going in the future.
The mass proliferation of workshops and whether or not they will continue to thrive.
The power of networking in landscape photography.
I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Over on Patreon this week, join Toni and I for a conversation about women in the landscape photography industry.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the people Toni recommended for the podcast:1. Kevin Kubota.
2. Sheila Dunn.
3. Christian Murillo.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. ArcPanel Free Luminosity Mask Tutorial.
For the full show notes and to see Toni's photography, head over to my blog.
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 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.
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 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 Nov 27, 2019
Carl van den Boom - Winter Landscape Photography
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Welcome to Episode 136 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a photographer who created a niche product designed for winter photographers - the founder and owner of Vallerret Photography Gloves, Carl van den Boom.Carl and I had a wonderful conversation and explored several interesting topics this week, including:
What Carl loves about winter photography.
Starting a photography business, including:
How to start
Picking a niche
Standing out
Finding clients
Challenges
Over on Patreon this week, Carl answers the question - "should you start a photography business?"
For the full liner notes with links to so many awesome things - check out this link.
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 Oct 16, 2019
Aaron Nace - Photography Education and Phlearn.com
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Wednesday Oct 16, 2019
Welcome to Episode 130 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features the founder of one of the world's most premiere photo education websites, Aaron Nace. Aaron's chops in digital darkroom are pretty incredible and his body of work speaks for itself. Aaron's website, Phlearn.com, is a one-stop-shop for all of your Photoshop and Lightroom education needs. Aaron and his team partner with some of the world's best photographers and educators to bring you incredible tutorials that are easy to follow and full of great information. I would be remiss not to mention that listeners can use the code "fstop20" to get 20% off a subscription to Phlearn.
Aaron and I explored several interesting topics this week, including:
His journey as a photographer and business owner.
What can you expect from Phlearn.
The future of photography education.
Strategies for YouTube.
...lots more!
On Patreon this week:
Aaron and I talk about how you can differentiate yourself from the crowd as a photographer.
Head over to my blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com to read the full liner notes and get links to the photographers Aaron discussed.
Thanks for listening!
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Dan Hawk - Commercial Photography as a Landscape Photographer
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Wednesday Oct 09, 2019
Welcome to Episode 129 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a photographer who has taken his passion for landscape photography and built a commercial photography business out of it. Dan Hawk is a Portland, Oregon photographer and former full-time bank employee who decided to use his knowledge he gained in the business world to create a niche commercial photography business for himself.
Dan and I covered a lot of fun ground this week, including:
His journey as a landscape photographer.
How Dan created his commercial photography business after starting as a landscape photographer.
Dan's involvement in a camera strap company called Luma Labs.
How to value our work as photographers.
...lots more!
On Patreon this week:
Dan and I discuss the challenges between the need for creativity and business acumen and how sometimes its hard to separate the two. A memorable quote from Dan, "Selling and creating are not the same thing..."
By the way, I'm really excited to announce that I have officially joined as an instructor at the esteemed Landscape Photography Conference, Out of Chicago. I'll be joining them for three conferences this year - Out of Moab, Out of Acadia, and Out of Yosemite. Out of Yosemite will be February 5-9, 2020. I will be teaching, recording podcasts, and hosting panel discussions with some of our favorite photographers and past guests, including Alex Noriega, Coleen Miniuk, Charlotte Gibb, Jack Curran, Michael Frye, and more. I hope to see you there! If you're interested in attending, follow the link in the liner notes and use the code "fstop250" for $250 off your registration.
Here are the photographers that Dan recommended for the podcast:1. Hudson Henry.
2. Steve Yocom.
3. Alexa Hope.
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Aaron Reed & Colby Brown - Marketing and Business Strategies for Landscape Photography
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Wednesday Jul 10, 2019
Welcome to Episode 116 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week features two great photographers - Aaron Reed and Colby Brown. Aaron and Colby joined me on the podcast to talk all about marketing and business in photography - coming from two very different perspectives. Aaron is well-known for his ability to sell large format art to buyers all over the world and Colby is known for his work with brands on various photography-based projects and for teaching workshops all over the world. Aaron and Colby share their opinions and expertise relating to many business and marketing in photography, including:
Favorite strategies for growing your brand and audience
Selling prints online
Email marketing
Social media strategies
Attracting and keeping clients
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies
This week over on Patreon, Aaron and Colby answer some really fun listener questions, so check that out!
Before we get to the show, I wanted to make sure to remind listeners that we have started discussion threads for each episode over on Nature Photographer's Network aka NPN. Its an amazing platform and deserves your attention if you are looking to grow your skills, learn from the photography community, and take part in it. Additionally, members over on NPN get amazing discounts on all kinds of great products so check that out!
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 Colby and Aaron recommended for the podcast:
1. Drew Geraci
2. Benjamin Everett
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.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."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 Jun 19, 2019
Nick Selway - Photographing Waves and Lava
Wednesday Jun 19, 2019
Wednesday Jun 19, 2019
Welcome to Episode 113 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's guest is Colorado-based Landscape Photographer Nick Selway.
Nick is a landscape photographer living in Breckenridge, Colorado. He moved to Colorado last year after spending many years as a successful gallery operator and photographer in Hawaii with his friend and business partner CJ Kale. For this episode, I traveled to Breckenridge to sit down in person with Nick in his amazing gallery space to talk all about his journey, including his love for photographing waves and lava, how he manages to survive as a gallery owner, and a lot more.
This week on Patreon, Nick and I talk all about printing. I think you'll enjoy his relaxed approach. We talk about prepping files for BayPhoto and how he works with Nevada Art Printers.
We also heard from our friend and Patreon supporter, Gary Randall about his upcoming Alaska workshop where he will be taking folks to photograph grizzly bears. What an amazing opportunity! Use the code "fstopcollaborateandlisten" at checkout for 10% off.
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 Nick recommended for the podcast:
1. Don and Linda Hurzeler.
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 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 which can be found at patreon.com/fstopandlisten/community - The current theme, which ends June 21st is "Intimate Landscapes" - let's see all of your intimate landscape photographs. And no, I don't mean nudes. One of our patrons, Charlotte Gibb, just posted a great article about these types of photos, so check that out!Our next guests:
David Hunter - a landscape photographer who just completed an artist-in-residency at Craters of the Moon National Park
Weihao Pan - a landscape photographer living in China (our first on the show)!
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 - they will be fielding listener questions - so keep an eye out for that over on NPN!
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 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!
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019
Mark Metternich Returns - Fine Art Printing
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019
Welcome to Episode 092 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Mark Metternich!
Mark Metternich returns to the podcast to talk all about fine art printmaking, including his tips for color management, field techniques, sharpening, up-sizing, and more. Over on Patreon this week we had a great in depth conversation about printing your work and the tough decisions we have to make in regards to the fine art market.
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 is the information for this week's sponsors for the podcast. First, let me tell you about ARC Panel. Every photographer processes images, be it a light touch to ensure image matches reality or heavy artistic post-proceessing.
I personally process mostly with luminosity masks. You can build them manually, which is slow and prone to errors. Or, you can use luminosity masking panels.
Let me introduce our new sponsor of the show – ARCPanel, created by one of the podcast's listeners and Patreon supporters, Anton Averin.
Built by a landscape photographer and software developer, it focuses on simplicity and speed. I tried it myself and I found ARCPanel to be the fastest and most intuitive panel out there.
ARCPanel provides 16-bit luminosity and saturation masks for lights, darks, midtones and zones, with options to refine and apply them to any kind of adjustment layer. There is also a free extra tab with Frequency Separation, Orton Effect and Dodge/Burn.
ARCPanel has a free trial so you could try it before buying, and Patreon supporters of the podcast get a special discount.
Try it on https://arcpanel.averin.photo, website has full features description and growing list of tutorials.
All right, next up, I wanted to take a moment to re-introduce one of my favorite websites to listeners - Nature Photographer's Network or NPN. If you're like me, you're tired of the empty comments and the rat race for likes on social media. You find yourself craving a bit more from your landscape photography experience. You want to share your work and have it truly appreciated for what it is. Maybe you want to get really in-depth and helpful critique on your images from some of the world's best photographers. NPN is where you need to go. Not only does NPN have an incredible community of like-minded photographers, it has one of the most useful, helpful, and genuine critique forums around. I have learned so much and have improved quite a bit by posting my images there and absorbing the feedback from other users on my images and other folks' images. Additionally, NPN has hired some of the best nature photography writers in the industry, including many former guests of the podcast like Guy Tal, Charlotte Gibb, Sarah Marino, and Eric Bennett to name a few. These writers are creating exclusive content for the community on NPN which is both inspirational and action-oriented. It will improve your photography. Check it out - head on over to naturephotographers.network/
To learn more about Mark, check him out:
Website.
Instagram.
Here are the photographers that Mark recommended for the podcast:
1. Ken Duncan.
2. Christopher Burkett.
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 Nov 21, 2018
Adam Mowery - Product and Outdoor Industry Landscape Photography
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
Wednesday Nov 21, 2018
Welcome to Episode 083 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Adam Mowery! Adam is a landscape and outdoor product photographer living in North Carolina.
Adam is an adventurer, creative thinker, and constantly pushes life to the limits. He will never be caught "status quo". To Adam, creativity is a lifestyle not just a means to and end. Adam believes there is good to be found in everything and that belief is constantly reflected in his work. For Adam, it's not what we have, it's what we do with it that matters. To him light, whether natural or artificial is a language to portray an emotion or statement in a way words never could. From staged to spontaneous, his photography evokes genuine beauty from every angle.
We covered some great topics this week, including:
1. His journey into product photography for the outdoor industry.
2. Juggling a full-time job as a photographer.
3. Judging for Pursue Pictures. To enter the "Fall Adventures" contest go here.
4. Common mistakes he's seen as a judge.
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, Adam and I talked about how to create a coffee table book for your photography.
To see Adam's work and to find links to topics we discuss, head over to my blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Jason Matias - The Art of Selling Art
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Wednesday Oct 24, 2018
Welcome to Episode 079 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Jason Matias!
Jason Matias is a fine art photographer based in Bellvue, Washington. Jason has been working hard behind the scenes to help other photographers sell their photography through his online masterclass "the art of selling art." Jason is a veteran and has a master's degree in organizational leadership - both experiences he has leveraged to develop his marketing and selling acumen. Jason defines his photography into two different concepts - comfortable isolation, and personification in nature. He leverages those concepts to market his work to potential buyers - something we discussed in great length on the podcast episode.
We covered some great topics this week, including:
1. The article about Jason in F-Stoppers.
2. Jason's "Art of Selling Art" service.
3. Email marketing.
4. The importance of persistence - "go for no."
5. Mediums for print and display for wealthy buyers.
6. Using and locating a gallery to display your work.
7. Creating work with a message that makes it more marketable to your target audience.
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, Jason and I discuss his really awesome process for how to find your voice as an artist - which I think is a totally unique and worthwhile process for landscape photographers to embark upon.
For links to items discussed and to see Jason's work - head over to my blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com