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Monday Jan 01, 2024
350: Ian Gaston - Falling in Love with Small Scenes
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Refining our voice and vision as nature photographers is an ongoing process of discovery, experimentation, failure, and struggle. Fortunately, those who stick to what excites them about photography can tap into some really exciting photography that differentiates them as artists.
One such artist that I have come to appreciate is this week’s F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast: Ian Gaston. Ian is based in Santa Cruz, California, and has moved away from cinematic grand landscapes. He now focuses his work on smaller scenes found in nature such as intricate wood grain and patterns found on sandy beaches.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Ian's journey in landscape photography which began in the 500px era of cinematic grand landscapes,
Ian's process for finding smaller scenes in nature,
How Ian's processing of photographs has shifted since he began,
The importance of letting go of expectations that may increase anxiety about what one finds in the field as a landscape photographer,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon, or make a one-time donation on PayPal.
David Southern.
My Spain coastal photographs.
Discord server for landscape photographers.
Join us on Nature Photographer's Network.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube.
Here is who Ian recommended on the podcast this week:
Tania Malkin.
Patrick McDonald.
Elvis Dallie.
Klaus Axelsen; my article about Klaus in On Landscape.
Kavin Chawla.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Contact me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you’d like to be on the podcast or have an idea of a topic we can discuss. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don’t be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. You can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Nov 13, 2023
343: Chris Saunders - Making the Mundane Fun in Landscape Photography
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
For many photographers, planning our photography trips can be a chore or can feel like a waste of time. That resonates with me and I rarely spend a lot of time planning my adventures because I personally have not found it to be very helpful in my success as a photographer; however, I see great value in the process and appreciate those who dedicate themselves to doing it well.
Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Chris Saunders, is well-respected by his peers in Australia and is producing some of the most evocative aerial work that can be found. One of the keys to his success revolves around meticulous planning and an attention to detail - something he has developed as an engineer.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Chris' journey as a photographer and engineer.
Starting with the end in mind before setting out to create work.
Finding ways to make the mundane aspects of photography more fun.
Approaches to planning photography projects.
The benefits and challenges of collaboration.
How to collaborate as an introvert.
Printing our work from home.
And a lot more!
On Patreon this week, Chris and I recorded a juicy chat where we discuss processing of aerial images. Join in on the conversations about each episode by joining for free.
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Simon Sinek - Starting with Why.
Murray Fredericks.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Chris recommended on the podcast this week:
Chris Dark.
Tony Hewitt.
Ewan Dunsmuir.
John Woodhouse.
Tania Malkin.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Oct 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 Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Niche communities exist for the purpose of providing education, resources, and a sense of belonging. The need for these communities is greater than ever in our age of polarization on social media and the impersonal interactions often found there. In the nature photography space, no better community exists than on Nature Photographer's Network (NPN). On today's podcast episode, I sit down with the owner of NPN, David Kingham, and the Editor for NPN, Cody Schultz, to discuss photography communities, critique, and the launch of Nature Vision Magazine.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
The meaning of community as it relates to nature photography.
The value of belonging to a community.
The benefits of becoming a member of Nature Photographer's Network, and a discussion on what has changed at NPN as of late.
The value of critique and how to get the most out of it.
Connecting with our audience in a community such as NPN.
Outdoor Photographer Magazine's demise and how Nature Vision Magazine seeks to fill this void.
How Nature Vision Magazine will work and what benefits it will offer to subscribers.
And a lot more!
If you enjoyed our conversation, you can listen to our bonus episode on Patreon where we discuss the importance of providing platforms for photographer's to contribute their expertise and be compensated fairly for it.
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Join us on NPN and save 10% using the code FSTOP10.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
The Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Creative Banter Podcast.
PetaPixel article on Outdoor Photographer Magazine.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Including man-made objects in our landscape photographs is sometimes quite challenging! I personally find it to be one of the hardest things to do well in this genre of photography; however, today's guest on my podcast, Michael Blanchette, has mastered it.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Michael transitioned from his career in software engineering to landscape photography.
Michael's proclivity for including "the hand of man" in his landscape photographs.
Michael's approach for including man-made objects in his photographs.
What Michael loves most about landscape photography.
Michael's approaches to planning his photography shoots.
The tools that Michael uses to maximize his success as a photographer.
The pros and cons of social media and how it has changed over the years for Michael.
Michael's thoughts on compositing.
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
The Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Nature Photographer's Network - get 10% off using the code "FSTOP10".
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Mike recommended on the podcast this week:
Betty Wiley.
Tom Mackie.
Jeremy Noyes.
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 Apr 10, 2023
312: Alfredo Mora - Unlocking Creativity Through Experimentation
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
One of the best ways to differentiate ourselves as photographers is to fully engage in the creative process. As such, one sure-fire path to making more creative work is to experiment. Experimentation can help to unlock creativity and help us create more interesting work.
Since experimentation is something I think we can all learn more about, I was excited to record a podcast with one of my favorite photographers here in Colorado, Alfredo Mora. Alfredo works full-time supporting the NASA program and takes some absolutely splendid images, largely using experimental techniques. He placed third in the 2nd year of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards and has always impressed me with his modesty and level-headedness.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Alfredo got into photography.
How Alfredo's background in architectural photography has helped him as a nature photographer.
How Alfredo's cultural background has influenced his path and approach to making images.
How Alfredo is able to balance a full-time job supporting NASA launches, a family, and his photographic pursuits.
The importance of taking risks as a photographer.
How Alfredo experiments with Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), multiple exposures, and Photoshop blend modes to create unique images.
How Alfredo's approach to making images has shifted from results-driven to experience-driven.
The differences between being inspired and copying other people's photographs.
Processes for releasing images to the public.
Photography competitions.
Writing and moderating the critique group for Nature Photographer's Network (NPN).
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!
Alfredo's article on his ICM blending techniques.
Jon Norris - Joshua Tree workshops.
Emily McCulliss' Storyboard.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube.
Here is who Alfredo recommended on the podcast this week:
David Ward.
Michael Frye.
Kevin Monahan.
Klaus Axelsen.
Jason Pettit.
Kristin Weinhold.
Elvis Dallie.
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 16, 2023
300: Marc Adamus
Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
I created this podcast in April, 2017. The first thing I did was to create a list of interesting and inspirational photographers I wanted to talk with on my podcast, and one of the first names I added to that list was Marc Adamus.
Marc probably does not need an introduction for most of our listeners; however, it is safe to say that he has become a modern icon in the landscape photography community. His style of photography has inspired and propelled many other photographers, including myself. Marc's influence popularized the fantastical and dreamy look that has become mainstream over the past decade, much to the chagrin of old school practitioners and the excitement of up-and-coming digital artists. It is safe to say that Marc single-handedly revolutionized landscape photography as we know it.
As such, it was a great honor to have him join us for our 300th episode of the podcast, and the 4th iteration of our "Artists Asking Artists" series.
I am incredibly thankful for my friend Rajesh Jyothiswaran, who joined me on today's special episode with Marc. Rajesh recruited Marc for this podcast episode and I'm so happy he was able to!
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Marc's childhood and how he found himself in landscape photography,
Marc's obsession with weather maps,
How Marc has pushed the artform of landscape photography,
Marc's various travel experiences and the story of how he severely injured himself on a glacier,
How Marc identifies new places to photograph,
Safety and security concerns in the areas he photographs,
Logistics involved in his exotic workshop offerings,
How Galen Rowell was an inspiration to him,
Marc's home life and relationship with his wife and son,
How and why Marc edits his photographs the way he does,
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and landscape 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!
Here is who Marc recommended on the podcast this week:
Ignacio Palacios.
Panos Laskarakis.
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 Oct 31, 2022
289: Artists Asking Artists #3 - Guy Tal & Alex Noriega
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
We are back with our third installment of the Artists Asking Artists Series on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast.
This week's podcast, Episode 289, features two of my favorite nature and landscape photographers, Guy Tal and Alex Noriega. When I first conceived of the idea of creating this series for the podcast, Guy and Alex were the first two photographers that came to my mind knowing that Guy has been such an inspiration to Alex and both of them have been such a huge inspiration to me. I honestly believe this might be one of my favorite episodes of the podcast ever recorded, so I think you will really enjoy it! Alex did a wonderful job coming up with questions for Guy and Guy was an amazingly humble and generous guest, as always.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Suffering, depression, and artistry,
Choosing to live close to nature,
The importance of confidence as photographers,
How Guy developed his connection to Utah,
Equivalence in nature photography,
Grand Landscapes and creativity,
Leaving a more meaningful life through photography,
The relationship of money and creativity,
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and landscape photography,
Perfectionism in landscape photography,
And a lot more!
Relevant links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
The Dark Side of Creativity book.
Books by Guy Tal (listeners get 10% off anything in Guy's store using the code FSTOP10).
Editing tutorials from Alex Noriega (Patreon supporters get 20% off by reaching out to Matt via Patreon).
Seeking Questions gallery on Guy's website.
The Whole Earth Catalog.
Desert Images Book by Edward Abbey and David Muench.
Here are the photographers that inspire both Guy and Alex (not an exhaustive list):
Michael Gordon.
Gregory Crewdson.
Edward Burtynsky.
Nick Brandt.
Charles Cramer.
William Neill.
Chris 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. 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 on our website for more photographs and awesome info.
Monday Oct 17, 2022
287: Artists Asking Artists #2 - David Thompson & Candee Watson
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Providing a platform for landscape and nature photographers to be able to engage with each other is one of the most amazing things that my podcast has afforded. As such, I developed the Artists Asking Artists Series and it was an honor facilitating our second installment!
This week on the podcast I was joined by co-host Candee Watson to discuss all things Landscape Photography with David Thompson.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How David Thompson developed as a photographer,
Countless tips for photographers looking to improve,
How David balances his role as a father and husband with his photography,
Hilarious stories,
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.
Eric Bennett's critique groups.
David Thompson's editing and photo critique services.
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 Sep 19, 2022
283: Valda Bailey - Unlocking Creativity with ICM & Multiple Exposure
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
This week on the podcast I had a wonderful conversation with Valda Bailey. Valda is a UK photographer specializing in intentional camera movement (ICM) and multiple exposure work, which she often combines as part of her workflow. It was great to hear about her creative process and techniques, which we covered extensively in this episode of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Valda's journey as a photographer and why she has gravitated towards ICM and double/multiple exposure image-making,
The role of abstraction in her photography,
Lots of practical advice on the techniques of ICM and multiple exposure, including equipment choice,
How to choose what to include and exclude in this type of work,
Conceptually-driven work,
Formalism in photographic art,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
My article on NPN about Nature Photography as Art.
Valda's Book, "We May as Well Dance."
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Here is who Valda recommended on the podcast this week:
Doug Chinnery.
Chris Friel.
Graham Cooke.
If you enjoyed our conversation this week, you can listen to our bonus episode over Patreon on where we discuss conceptually-based workshop learning vs. location-based workshop learning.
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.
Visit our show notes to see Valda's work!
Monday Sep 12, 2022
282: Marsha Kirschbaum - An Appreciation of Dark Skies
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Dark skies are an important part of the natural world and are paramount in the success of every night photographer that exists. As such, it was a fabulous honor to discuss an appreciation of dark skies, night photography, and many other subjects with the guest of this week's episode of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week on the podcast I had the pleasure of speaking with a fellow night photographer hailing from the great State of California, Marsha Kirschbaum.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Why Marsha has chosen to specialize in night photography,
How Marsha got her start in photography,
How night photography sparks curiosity in the natural world,
Light pollution's impact on dark skies and nature,
Safety and night photography,
Equipment for night photography,
Digital art and night photography,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network.
Fenix Headlamp.
Sony A7R4.
International Dark Sky Association.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Here is who Marsha recommended on the podcast this week:
Jan Maguire.
Pam Dorner.
Becky Jaffe.
Nancy Wright.
Rick Whitacre.
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.
To see Marsha's work and a lot more, see the full show notes on our website.
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 Jun 06, 2022
268: Rubin - Eight Useful Ways to Describe and Measure Photography
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
How we talk about photography can often be wrought with controversy, hurt feelings, and leaves a lot to be desired for those seeking authentic feedback. When I came across the writings of today's guest on Episode 268 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, Michael Rubin (or just Rubin for short), it was eye-opening for me. Rubin has created eight useful ways to describe and measure your photos I was really excited to get him onto the podcast to talk about his ideas for how to discuss photographic artwork.
On this week's episode, we also discuss:
Photographic Haiku,
What the Zen Arts can teach us about photography,
Rubin's approach to editing his photographs,
Rubin's podcast, Everyday Photography, Every Day,
And a lot more!
Other topics discussed on the podcast this week:
Workshops with Rubin.
Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Here is who Rubin recommended on the podcast this week:
Jerry Uelsmann.
John Sexton.
If you enjoyed today's episode with Rubin, you can catch our bonus episode on Patreon where we talk about Wabi Sabi - the traditional Japanese world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection.
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!
Monday May 23, 2022
266: Devin Rogers - The Journey of the New Photographer
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
The journey of a new photographer can take many paths, but it is in our early years that the foundation is developed and the direction of our work begins. As such, I had an awesome time talking with these week's guest on episode 266 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast about his journey as a new landscape photographer.
I was joined by a photographer who is relatively new to photography who has impressed me quite a bit in the way he openly and passionately talks about the craft from his position of being an amateur - Devin Rogers.
Devin hails from Temecula, California and it has become apparent to me that he has a deep passion for the outdoors and that he will be a name we will be keeping an eye on for a long time. We had a great chat this week and I think you'll enjoy where we take the conversation.
On this week's episode, we also discuss:
How Devin has approached his development as a new photographer,
Devin's thought process about the concept of art and photography,
How Devin looks at his own work and other photographers' work through the lens of art,
How Devin has approached developing his processing skills,
The types of images that Devin enjoys creating,
Why Devin feels inspired to make images that represent reality,
Devin's approach to balancing full-time work with his passion for photography,
And a lot more!
Other topics discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the show on Patreon.
Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey.
Landscape Photographer Discord Channel.
Here is who Devin recommended on the podcast this week:
Tristan Todd.
Blake Randall.
On Patreon this week, Devin and I talk about why we think the wide angle grand landscape image gets a bad rap. You can listen to this bonus episode and over 190 others by joining your peers in supporting the show financially 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 Feb 28, 2022
Peter Coskun - Confidence and Learning from Failure in Nature Photography
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Welcome to episode 254 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast, I was joined by a landscape photographer living near the Sonoroan Desert of Arizona - Peter Coskun.
Peter and I have been online acquaintances for many years and have several mutual friends. I've long appreciated his photography and I've found that our personal styles have evolved similarly throughout the years. We had a great chat on this week's podcast and I'm confident you'll enjoy it.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Peter's journey into photography,
Peter's attempt at becoming a full-time professional and the lessons he learned along the way,
The pros and cons of being a full-time professional photographer,
Appreciation of place and moment in landscape photography,
Taking risks and stepping outside of our comfort zones,
Selling prints in landscape photography,
Confidence as photographers and entering competitions,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Peter and I discuss the evolution of his post-processing style over the years, what has been behind that shift, and how he has thought about how he edits his work. To listen to this bonus episode and almost 200 others, simply support the podcast on Patreon for as little as $5 per month - it really does help. Thank you!Here's who Peter recommended for the podcast this week:
Zack Clothier.
Jeff Kida.
Suzanne Mathia.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Join me at Out of Chicago LIVE! 2022.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
Did you also know we have listener after-parties? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Julia Redl - Minimalistic Landscape Photography
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Monday Feb 14, 2022
Welcome to episode 252 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast, I was joined by a German landscape photographer who excels at making quiet and intimate photographs that spark the imagination - Julia Redl.
I have been following Julia's excellent work on Instagram for quite some time and have been really impressed and so I reached out to see if she wanted to join me for a chat on the podcast. She was reluctant due to the fact that English is not her first language, but she agreed and did a great job on the show.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Julia's journey into photography,
Why she has chosen a more minimalistic style,
Her approach to composition,
Her approach to post-processing,
The role of emotions in her photography,
And a lot more!
Here's who Julia recommended for the podcast this week:
Bruce Percy.
Helen Trust.
Franka Slothouber.
Trym Bergsmo.
Richard Martin.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Join me at Out of Chicago LIVE! 2022.
3. Nature Photographer's Network Free Trial and Access to Discounts.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
Did you also know we have listener after-parties? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Rachael Talibart - Originality & Self-Expression in Nature Photography
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Welcome to episode 251 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast, I was joined by none other than Rachael Talibart, a photographer from the U.K. who is known for her wave and coastal photography.
Rachael has been interviewed countless times before on other podcasts; however, I wanted to dig deeper into what makes her tick and what her processes are in the field to make unique and exceptional work.
On this week's episode we discuss:
The importance of originality in Rachael's work,
How Rachael instills ideals of self-expression and originality into her students,
Tips on how to create more personal and unique photography,
Rachael's approaches to some of her more recent photographs on the coast,
Book publishing,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Rachael and I discuss why she decided to specialize in photography as opposed to being more of a generalist.
Here's who Rachael recommended for the podcast this week:
Jonathan Critchley.
Ragnar Axelsson.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Join me at Out of Chicago LIVE! 2022.
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 Nov 03, 2021
William Neill, Eric Bennett, & Alex Noriega - Curation, Creative Blocks, and Legacy
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Wednesday Nov 03, 2021
Welcome to episode 237 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by William Neill, Eric Bennett, and Alex Noriega for a casual yet informative conversation that is filled with tidbits of wisdom that I think any landscape and nature photographer can get something out of. The main focus of our conversation was around collaboration and community, central components to the success of Eric Bennett's new book, Conversations with Nature.
On the podcast this week, we discuss:
How and why Alex and William got involved in Eric's book project,
How to support photographers that you admire,
Curation of our photography and the role it plays in standing out,
Creative blocks and how to overcome them,
Legacy in photography,
And a lot more!
Mentioned on the show this week:
William Neill's book.
Eric Bennett's post-processing videos. Use the code "FSTOP20" for 20% off.
Alex Noriega's post-processing videos.
Support the show on Patreon.
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Jess Findlay - Wildlife Photography, Mountaineering, and Pre-Visualization
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Welcome to episode 233 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Jess Findlay, a wildlife and landscape photographer from Vancouver British Columbia.
Jess spent his childhood hiking and birdwatching with his family, throughout the Pacific Northwest through which his passion for photography was born. In 2011, Jess was awarded the International Youth Photographer of the Year award from Nature's Best Photography; prompting him to take this serious hobby to the next level. Since then, Jess has gone on to be awarded in the prestigious BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, among other accolades. Photography has brought him deep into the backcountry of the Pacific Northwest and beyond where he also engages in mind-boggling mountaineering adventures, which we discuss at length this week.
On today's podcast we covered a wide array of topics that you'll hopefully enjoy.
We discuss:
The linkage between challenging photography locations and our appreciation for natural photographs,
The double-edged sword of pre-visualization,
The role of curiosity in Jess' image-making,
Philosophical approaches to photo editing,
And a lot more!
Here's who Jess recommended for the podcast this week:
Peter Mather
Connor Stefanison
Gerrit Vyn
Thomas Barbin
Matthew Studebaker
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 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 Aug 18, 2021
Jordan Inglee - Flow States | Workflows | Nature vs. Money
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Welcome to episode 226 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Jordan Inglee, a landscape photographer living in Portland, Oregon who has an extensive background in video production and live event production. I was fortunate to meet Jordan at last year's Out of Chicago Live conference and have been enjoying bantering with him on Twitter. Jordan and I discuss a variety of topics this week, including:
Venue and concert video production,
Shifting to photography as an income,
Struggles with making money and conserving nature,
Flow states,
Digital workflows,
And a lot more.
There is no bonus episode on Patreon this week because I wanted to keep all of our conversation in one episode - so basically everyone gets a free Patreon bonus episode this week!
Here's who Jordan recommended for the podcast this week:
Paul Grossman
Francois Casanova
Ben Strauss
Jen Grand
Gabe Rodriquez
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Natural Landscape Photography Awards - Use the code PAYNE15 for 15% off
2. Clubhouse Club for the Podcast
Support the show on Patreon.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Paul Schmit - A Nuclear Physicist's Views on Landscape Photography
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Welcome to episode 218 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by a nuclear physicist and night photographer extraordinaire, Paul Schmit.
Paul is one of the first people I became aware of using an interesting night photography technique known as Deepscapes, which we talk about on this week's show. He's also a father of two and is busy working on a way to provide the world with nearly limitless energy through nuclear fusion and so we discuss the interplay of his science life, his family life, and his photography life.
Paul and I also discuss:
Why he has chosen night photography as his main photography passion.
How he captured the International Space Station transiting across the rising sun.
How he approaches composition of deep sky objects as related to landscape objects.
Why he values a more authentic approach to chasing and capturing the night sky.
And HEAPS more!
Here's who Paul recommended for the podcast this week:
Scott Aspinall.
Marybeth Kiczenski.
Adrian Mauduit.
Jassen Todorov.
Colin Sillerud.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Clubhouse Club for the Podcast.
2. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Support the show on Patreon.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
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 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 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 24, 2021
Wayne Suggs & Jerry Greer - Collaborating to Create the Book of Your Dreams
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Welcome to episode 205 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by two former guests of the podcast who collaborated on an incredible book project:
Wayne Suggs & Jerry Greer.
Wayne learned about Jerry through the podcast and reached out to him during COVID to discuss the possibility of working together on Wayne's idea for a fine art photography book. Wayne's book, "The Color of Dreams," is an absolute masterpiece. They were kind enough to send me an advance copy of the book prior to our podcast conversation and I was beyond impressed by the quality of the book, the photographs, and Wayne's immersive story-telling within the book.
The three of us covered a lot of ground on the show this week, including:
Why Wayne decided to do this book project,
The importance of story-telling in his book,
His night photography techniques,
Dealing with CMYK color space for book projects,
Collaborating with a book publisher to perfect your project,
Wayne and Jerry's thoughts on the state of landscape photography,
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Wayne, Jerry, and I discuss Facebook Groups for photographers and how they have impacted the artform of landscape photography.
Here's who Wayne and Jerry recommended for the podcast this week:
Lisa LaPointe.
David Thompson.
Richard Bernabe.
Nye Simmons.
Bill Lea.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Hidden Brain Podcast on COVID and Waiting.
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 Feb 17, 2021
Guy Tal & Michael Gordon - The History of Landscape Photography
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Welcome to episode 200 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
To celebrate our 200th episode, I queried our listeners on our Facebook Group for ideas on a 200th episode. The idea that really resonated for me was to discuss the History of Landscape Photography, so I invited two of the wisest photographers I could think of for a conversation about that and the relevance it has on the environment we find ourselves in today.
I was so thankful to be able to get Guy Tal and Michael Gordon to join me for this conversation.
Guy and Michael teach very unique workshops together and have for over a decade. I consider both of them to be two of the most thoughtful and influential leaders in contemporary landscape photography.
So, buckle your seat belts and get ready for a good one. Make sure you listen all the way to the end to learn about a huge discount code from Guy Tal.
In addition to the History of Landscape Photography, we covered some very interesting topics this week, including:
Landscape Photography's acceptance as an artform.
Is it important to adhere to the fidelity of the craft's history?
How the history of Landscape Photography has influenced us,
And lots more!
Other items mentioned on the show:
Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Guy Tal's Book, "More Than a Rock" - use code GUYTAL35 for 35% off!
Susan Sontag - On Photography
Vanessa Marsh
Support the show on Patreon.
Support the show via PayPal or support our Patreon supporters here.
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Anna Morgan - Truth, Experience, and Beauty in Landscape Photography
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Welcome to episode 199 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with a landscape photographer living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Anna Morgan.
Anna grew up in the United Kingdom but later relocated to Vancouver, BC to practice veterinary medicine. She recently sold her veterinary practice to pursue a Master's Degree and start a family. Through her Master's Degree, she decided to write her thesis on quite a fascinating topic: The Role of Photography and the Photographer in Conservation. The frameworks by which Anna used to frame her thesis have far-reaching application to understanding photographers, photography, and how we can think about each from varied perspectives. Anna was gracious enough to send me a copy of her thesis, which I read prior to our conversation.
Anna and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
The role of photography and the photographer in conservation,
Content-driven themes including truth, experience, and beauty, and how these themes interplay with situated knowledge including emotions, interests, meanings, attitudes, beliefs, and values,
How misrepresentation of truth in photography could hinder conservation efforts (and other impacts of misrepresentation),
The importance of representation of women in photography and art and the roles women can play in addressing the climate crisis and other environmental issues,
How Anna's thesis has helped me to understand and conceptualize how and why various photographers present their artwork the way they do in regards to digital manipulation,
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Anna and I discuss the practice of Slow and Contemplative Photography and how it connects curiosity, creativity, and care for the environment.
Here are the photographers that Anna recommended on the podcast:
1. Jo Stephen.
2. Lizzie Shepherd.
3. Melanie Collie.
4. Switchback Shawty / Cherisa Hawkins.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. The Project I'm excited about.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Perri Schelat - Processing Grief Through Landscape Photography
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Welcome to episode 198 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with a landscape photographer who currently resides in Montana - Perri Schelat.Perri has been pursuing landscape photography for a long time and has had one goal in mind: to become an award-winning landscape photographer. Her pursuit of this goal have taken her to some amazing places and she has found a deep connection with Glacier National Park.In 2018, her world was turned upside down when her husband Tom passed away. Since then, she has used landscape photography as a tool to look inwards to help process that grief and shift her thinking. Perri and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
How she embarked on her journey in landscape photography,
How workshops influenced her photography development,
Loss and creativity in landscape photography and the grief process,
How her photography has benefitted from her personal loss,
And more
Here is the photographer that Perri recommended on the podcast:
1. Matt Bishop.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Kane Engelbert.
2. Facebook Group for the Podcast.
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 27, 2021
Jeremy Jackson - Landscape Photography Changed My Life
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Welcome to episode 197 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with a photography living in Brittish Columbia, Jeremy Jackson.Jeremy is a professor of psychometrics at Douglas College in New Westminster, Brittish Columbia. In his own words, Landscape Photography has changed his life. Jeremy and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
How he got into landscape photography and how it has changed his life,
Decision-making in landscape photography,
Stages of personal development in photography,
Why you shouldn't listen to other photographers,
His favorite photographers of all time,
And more.
Here are the photographers that Jeremy recommended on the podcast:
1. Marco Sipriaso.
2. Finn Beales.
3. Carolyn Cheng.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network.
Please consider supporting the podcast financially on Patreon. Thanks to you if you already do! You're awesome.
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 Dec 09, 2020
Gary Crabbe - The Legacy of Galen Rowell in Landscape Photography
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Welcome to episode 190 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week on the podcast, I was joined by a landscape photographer who has been in the game for quite a long time. Gary Crabbe found himself welcomed into the landscape photography world by surprise when he decided to quit his job as a breakfast cook and work for Galen Rowell as his photo library curator.
What ensued was an unexpected life-long journey as a landscape photographer. Gary is an award-winning photographer and author living in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has seven published books to his credit as principal photographer, the last two of which he also authored. His most recent book, Photographing California; Vol. 1 – North, won the prestigious IBPA Benjamin Franklin Gold Medal Award for Best Regional Title.In 2018, the United States Postal Service released seven of Gary’s photos – a nearly unprecedented number for an individual photographer -- as USPS Forever Postage Stamps. These photos are now immortalized as part of the USPS O Beautiful collection, a 20-image set of stamps celebrating the hymn, America the Beautiful.
Gary and myself discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
Gary's journey into photography,
What it was like to work with Galen Rowell,
The realities of making it as a professional photographer,
Image licensing,
Photo selection and portfolio development,
Competitiveness in landscape photography,
And much, much more.
Over on Patreon this week, Gary and I discuss his challenges with mental health - a topic that has been getting a lot of attention lately in light of COVID. Stick around to the end of the show where I will be announcing a nice giveaway for listeners.
Here are the photographers that Gary recommended on the podcast:
1. Richard Wong.
2. David Leland Hyde.
3. Phillip Hyde.
4. Michael Gordon.
5. Robert Glenn Ketchum.
6. Frans Lanting.
7. Suzi Eszterhas.
8. Nevada Wier.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Private 1:1 landscape photography workshops.
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 Nov 04, 2020
Juan Pablo de Miguel - Judging the Epson Pano Awards
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Welcome to episode 185 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week on the podcast, I had a wonderful time chatting with our first guest from Spain, Juan Pablo de Miguel.
Juan Pablo is a long-standing judge for the Epson Pano Awards, a photography educator, and fantastic landscape photographer located in Madrid Spain. Juan Pablo and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
His journey from engineering into landscape photography.
The role of world travel in his photography.
His philosophy on post-processing.
The new sky replacement tool in Photoshop.
Various business models for landscape photography.
The Epson Pano Awards, his role as a judge, what he looks for in good images, and more.
... and more!
I hope you enjoy our conversation.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network.
2. Support the show on Patreon.
Here are the photographers that Juan Pablo recommended on the podcast:
1. Paul Apal'kin.
2. Michael Sidofsky.
3. Joel Santos.
4. Enrico Fossati.
5. Merr Watson.
6. 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. 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 Jul 01, 2020
Todd Caudle - A Passion for Colorado Through Landscape Photography
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Welcome to episode 167 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a photographer I have been following for many, many years and have had many interactions with on social media over the years. Todd Caudle is perhaps one of the most well-known landscape photographers in Colorado and is the owner of his own publishing company, Skyline Press, a vehicle that Todd uses to publish photography calendars, books, and note cards (and I'm confident if you were looking for someone to help you do the same that Todd would help you out).
Todd is an award-winning photographer who has explored countless miles of trails and backroads, primarily in our beloved home state of Colorado, seeking landscapes as they are experiencing their most fleeting moments. Rarely content to photograph a static landscape, he is always in pursuit of those dynamic events as weather ebbs and flows, as nighttime turns to day and back again, and as seasons change. His propensity for capturing dramatic climatic events led one close friend and fellow photographer to dub him Cloudman, and the nickname stuck.
Todd and I discuss some interesting topics, including:
How Todd got his start as a photographer.
What it was like to photograph super-star musicians.
How he transitioned into landscape photography.
How he got into the publishing business.
What encourages and discourages him about the current state of photography.
Mountain stretching in post-processing.
Lessons learned from Todd's critique of my work back in 2012.
... and more!
If you enjoyed our chat, you can join us for more on Patreon while supporting the show - we discuss what makes a great or compelling photograph.
I hope you enjoy our conversations!
Here are the people that Todd recommended for the podcast:1. Dave Showalter.
2. Mike Pach.
3. Darren White.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network.
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 13, 2019
Michael Frye - In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams and the Great Masters
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Wednesday Nov 13, 2019
Welcome to Episode 134 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a nature and landscape photographer from Mariposa, California near Yosemite National Park - Michael Frye! Michael is the author and/or principal photographer of five books, including Digital Landscape Photography: In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams and the Great Masters; The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite; and three books in the Yosemite Meditations series. He's also written three e-books, including Exposure for Outdoor Photography, and Landscapes in Lightroom 5: The Essential Step-by-Step Guide.
Michael and I had a wonderful conversation and explored several interesting topics this week, including:
His early career as a photographer.
Photographers that influenced his work and whether or not having photographers that influence our work is beneficial or not.
The pros and cons of photographing the same places over and over again.
Things that get in the way of creativity and how to avoid them.
Creating depth in your landscape photography.
and a lot more.
Over on Patreon this week, Michael and I talk all about his use of Lightroom as his primary editing platform and how he processes images for feeling.
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.
Women photographers - I want to tell you about another one of our Patreon supporters, Dani Lefrancois, the amazing photographer behind Banff Photo Workshops & Tours in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Dani is hosting a Women's Winter Adventure workshop in January that I think sounds like a lot of fun. This Women's Adventure is a 5-day, 5-night workshop based primarily in Banff National Park. Sounds amazing to me. To learn more about it - head to www.banffphotoworkshops.com/women-series Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Also, check out the full liner notes!
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Ian Plant - Visual Flow in Landscape Photography
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Wednesday Sep 25, 2019
Welcome to Episode 127 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features one of my favorite photographers and photography personalities - Ian Plant.
Ian travels the globe seeking out amazing places and subjects in his never-ending quest to capture the beauty of our world with his camera. Ian seeks out the hidden spaces in between the familiar, relying on long exposures, unique lighting conditions, non-traditional perspectives, and special natural events to show his subjects in a new light. Known for his inspiring images and single-minded dedication to creating the perfect photo, Ian has reached hundreds of thousands of people around the world in his mission to inspire and educate others in the art of photography. Ian is a frequent contributor to many leading photo magazines, the author of numerous books and instructional videos, and co-founder of Shuttermonkeys, a site dedicated to photography education and inspiration.
Check out the full liner notes with links to the artists mentioned in the episode, Patreon, and the discount code for Ian's amazing videos -- all over on the Matt Payne Photography Blog.
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Paul Marcellini - Landscape Photography in the Florida Everglades
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Wednesday Aug 07, 2019
Welcome to Episode 120 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features an incredible landscape photographer from Florida, USA - Paul Marcellini. Paul is an award winning photographer known for his work in the Everglades and for his many contest wins throughout the years. Paul and I covered a lot of fun ground this week, including:
His journey as a landscape photographer and the role of NPN to help him improve.
His environmental science degree and how that intersects with his views on landscape photography.
Using photos to tell a story about a place and its ecosystems.
Photographing icons.
Printing and art shows.
Having his photo on a USPS stamp.
Over on Patreon, Paul and I had a fantastic time discussing his methods for naming photos, and a ton more! We also talked about using Anton Averin's photo naming app! Check out the full liner notes with examples of Paul's awesome photos on my website.
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 ends on August 30th, is "Nemesis." I know we all have our own photo nemesis, whether it be a scene we have shot a thousand times that never had good light, or something else. Let's see those awesome shots over on our community board!
Here are the photographers that Paul recommended for the podcast:
1. Clay Bolt.
2. Jerry Greer.
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 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 Jun 05, 2019
Ole Henrik Skjelstad - Photographing the beauty of Norway
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Welcome to Episode 111 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's guest is Norwegian Landscape Photographer, Ole Henrik Skjelstad. Ole is a math teacher and an incredible landscape photographer most famously known for his photography of a red cabin near his home in Norway. Ole received his first camera as a birthday present in January 2013. His images have been published in various magazines and online magazines.
In this episode of the podcast, Ole and I have a wonderful time meandering through various topics, including what it is like living in Norway, what makes landscape photography fun, how his background in mathematics has translated into his landscape photography work, our thoughts on creativity, whether or not we should be accountable to others as artists, what the heck happened to 500px and is Instagram any better? And we talked about my latest article over on 500px, and a lot more.
This week on Patreon, Ole and I discuss our own answers to the question, "Is landscape photography characterized by elitism and hierarchies?"
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 photographer that Ole recommended for the podcast:
1. Dag Ole Nordhaug.
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 the theme for the past 2 weeks was "S-curves" - we had some amazing submissions from our talented Patrons, including Dmitry Kirshner, Jeffrey Anderson, Mark Clafshenkel, Gary Randall, Richard Wong, Steve Bennett, and Jesse Brown Nelson.
I really loved all of the submissions - we have some incredible photographers in our community! In the end I had to pick the photograph from Jesse Brown Nelson from Badlands National Park. There's just something magical about it. Nice work everyone!
The next 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 guest is Justin Majeczky. Justin is a videographer and photographer living in the Lake Tahoe area. I'm looking forward to sharing that one with you! We also have some other exciting guests coming up, including David Cobb, Weihao Pan, and a lot more. I'm also looking forward to 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.
You can also see the full liner notes and Ole's photography over on my blog.
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 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.
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Chuck Haney - 25 years of Photographing Montana
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Thursday Apr 11, 2019
Welcome to Episode 103 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Chuck Haney!
Chuck Haney is a professional freelance photographer/writer/videographer based in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Whitefish, Montana. Chuck has been a landscape photographer for over 25 years and has published several books and his photos have appeared on the cover of many publications. Chuck travels extensively across America in pursuit of the finest and most intriguing images. His provocative use of natural light in landscape work along with wildlife, birds and outdoor sports images have drawn national acclaim and have landed him many assignments with leading publications, travel bureaus and companies.
In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Chuck to talk about how landscape photography has changed in the past 25 years and what we think is coming on the horizon. We also talked a lot about NANPA (North America Nature Photography Association), the upcoming release of the Nature First movement, and tons more!
To celebrate the launch of episode 100, we have collaborated with some of our guests to offer discounts of their tutorials and products to new and existing Patrons of the podcast over on Patreon. From March 20 through April 30, 2019, new and existing patrons will receive the following discounts:
1. 20% off Alex Noriega processing tutorial videos (only good for videos released prior to March, 2019)
2. 20% off Michael Shainblum processing tutorial videos
3. 20% off Eric Bennett instructional videos
4. 20% off Joshua Cripps Photography tutorials
5. 20% off Sarah Marino & Ron Coscorossa Nature Photo Guides e-books
6. 20% off Colleen Miniuk-Sperry’s books and eBooks
To get these discounts, simply sign up as a Patron of the podcast at the $5/mo or higher level before April 30, 2019. Your discount codes will revealed after you sign up.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Your support is critical - it helps with production costs and to improve the podcast over time. Thanks! Even $1 / mo helps a lot! We are growing closer to our goal of getting to $1,000/mo in support, at which point I will create an award to be given to a photographer that is a champion of conservation. Help us get there!
This week on Patreon, Chuck and I talk about what it is like to live in northern Montana and what it is like to photograph that amazing state.
To learn more about Chuck, check him out:
Website.
Instagram.
Here are the photographers that Chuck recommended for the podcast:
1. John Shaw.
2. Donald Jones.
3. Jason Savage.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. You can also join the conversation on our Facebook Group! We've also started an Instagram page and a Facebook page for the podcast, where we'll be sharing updates as we go!
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Michael Bollino & Paul Bowman - Group Photo Road Trips
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Welcome to Episode 102 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Michael Bollino & Paul Bowman!I just returned from a 8-day photography trip with some of my favorite landscape photography friends, including this week's guests, Michael Bollino and Paul Bowman, both incredible photographers in their own right. Michael is a returning guest from episode 6 and Paul is a new comer to the podcast. Both of these fine gentlemen hail from Portland, Oregon, where we all used to drink many a beers together at Horse Brass on Belmont Street. If you get a chance, check out their photography, it will knock you off your feet!
This week, we revisit some of our adventures from our trip and talk all about the advantages and disadvantages of doing group photography trips and how to maximize your success on one. Warning, some mild profanity is present on this week's episode.
To celebrate the launch of episode 100, we have collaborated with some of our guests to offer discounts of their tutorials and products to new and existing Patrons of the podcast over on Patreon. From March 20 through April 30, 2019, new and existing patrons will receive the following discounts:
1. 20% off Alex Noriega processing tutorial videos (only good for videos released prior to March, 2019)
2. 20% off Michael Shainblum processing tutorial videos
3. 20% off Eric Bennett instructional videos
4. 20% off Joshua Cripps Photography tutorials
5. 20% off Sarah Marino & Ron Coscorossa Nature Photo Guides e-books
6. 20% off Colleen Miniuk-Sperry’s books and eBooks
To get these discounts, simply sign up as a Patron of the podcast at the $5/mo or higher level before April 30, 2019. Your discount codes will revealed after you sign up.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Your support is critical - it helps with production costs and to improve the podcast over time. Thanks! Even $1 / mo helps a lot! We are growing closer to our goal of getting to $1,000/mo in support, at which point I will create an award to be given to a photographer that is a champion of conservation. Help us get there!
This week on Patreon, we talked about some of our favorite stories from our group photography trips.
To learn more about Michael, check him out:
Website.
Instagram.
To learn more about Paul, check him out:
Website.
Instagram.
Here are the photographers that Michael and Paul recommended for the podcast:
1. Art Wolfe
2. David Cobb
3. Scott Krantz
4. Jason Hummel
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.