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Monday Mar 04, 2024
359: Tim Geoffrion - A Quest to Photograph Every National Park
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Welcome to another episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," with your host, Matt Payne. Today, we bring you the incredible journey of Tim Geoffrion, a man who traded in his financial career and embraced transformation through photography and the exploration of America's national parks. Known on Instagram as "This Walking Life," Tim's voyage to visit and photograph every U.S. National Park is a testament to living authentically and embracing the unpredictability of life.
In this episode, we'll uncover the personal trials and moments of serendipity that shaped Tim's path: from the collapse and rebuilding of his personal life, including his marriage and the loss of his grandmother, to the struggles and enlightenment found in nature. We'll delve into how Tim's quest for connectedness with the natural world and his own emotions led to not only stunning photographs but also lasting personal transformations.
Hear Tim's candid stories of car camping adventures, unexpected friendships, and his philosophical musings on life, movement, and the intrinsic value of each photograph. Now a coach aiding others in their own life stories, Tim brings his intimate knowledge of life's peaks and valleys to our conversation. Get ready for an episode filled with raw, meaningful narratives that enlighten us on the power of asking the right questions rather than seeking straightforward answers.Links:
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Teju Cole
Mr. Rodgers Documentary
John Barclay
Emily Sallstrom
My Sunset App
Mitch Boeck
Tim's Print Shop
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Monday Feb 26, 2024
358: Mike DiMeola - Mentorship, Minimalism, and Mindfulness in Photography
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Welcome to another episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," where we fuse the world of photography and delightful camaraderie. I'm your host, Matt Payne, and today we've got a treat for all you photography enthusiasts. Joining us is Mike DiMeola, not only a physician in Vermont but also a rising star in nature photography and co-host of the YouTube channel, Brews n' Views.
As an anesthesiologist, Mike's professional life is characterized by precision and control, but when it comes to his photography, he seeks an escape, an outlet to balance the pressures of his intense work life. We'll learn how he carves out time for photography and allows his creativity to flow freely without concrete goals, embracing the peacefulness that naturally draws him in.
Mike is an advocate for environmental conservation, donating all of his print sales profits to the National Forest Foundation. He shares with us the importance of mentorship in his life, from the impact TJ Thorne has had on him, to his own experiences mentoring a young nature photographer.
Beyond the lens, Mike participates in the beer and photo showcases of Brews n' Views, digging into good beer and spotlighting underappreciated photographers. Join us as we explore how Mike's minimalist approach to equipment, his preference for local scenes in Vermont, and his passion for capturing the serene essence of winter align with his overall philosophy to photography. This episode is packed full of insight, recommendations, and stories you won't want to miss.
Links:
Nick Becker Podcast Episode
Brews n' Views on YouTube
James Rodewald Podcast Episode
TJ Thorne
Paul Bowman
Eric Bennett
Caleb Kenna
Abby Raeder
Garrett Hess
Adrian Vila
Jesse Brown Nelson
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Monday Jan 22, 2024
353: Steve Gettle - Voice Vision and Style in Wildlife Photography
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
In this conversation, Matt Payne interviews Steve Gettle, a nature photographer, about his photography journey and the challenges of monetizing photography. They discuss the process of finding a unique photographic voice and the balance between emulation and inspiration. They also explore the impact of social media on the photography industry and the changing landscape of making a living as a nature photographer. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of workshops and photo tours. The conversation covers topics such as the demographic shift and its impact on the landscape of photography, changing learning methods, the value of workshops and photo tours, the importance of critiques, the decline of camera clubs, traveling as a wildlife photographer, creating a nature photography paradise, and the debate around digital manipulation of nature photography.
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Here is who Steve Recommended for the Podcast
Tom Mangelsen.
Marsel Van Oosten.
Takeaways
Finding a unique photographic voice takes time and requires putting in the hours to develop skills and a portfolio.
Emulation of other photographers' work can be a valuable learning tool, but it's important to find one's own style and put a unique spin on images.
Social media can be a double-edged sword, providing validation and exposure but also creating a gap between public perception and experienced photographers' opinions.
Monetizing photography in today's digital age requires a diverse set of skills, including marketing, business acumen, and teaching abilities.
Workshops and photo tours continue to be popular, but the market is becoming more competitive as more photographers enter the industry. The demographic shift, particularly the aging population, will impact the landscape of photography and who is able and willing to participate in trips and workshops.
The way people learn photography has changed, with a shift towards online tutorials and self-teaching through platforms like YouTube.
Camera clubs, once a valuable source of education and critique, are declining in popularity, and the younger generation is less likely to participate in them.
Traveling as a wildlife photographer requires careful planning and consideration of logistics, including gear transportation.
Creating a nature photography paradise in one's backyard can provide opportunities for portfolio-worthy images and a deeper connection with nature.
The debate around digital manipulation of nature photography centers on the importance of honesty and transparency in representing the natural world.
Critiques and feedback are essential for growth and improvement in photography, but the way they are delivered should be constructive and respectful.
The public's perception of photography is often based on the perceived honesty of the medium, and photographers should strive to maintain that trust.
Monday Jun 12, 2023
321: Kevin Pepper - The Canadian Ambassador to Mongolia
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Immersing ourselves in other cultures can be a very rewarding experience and can dramatically improve our photography.
On today's episode, I had a blast speaking with Kevin Pepper, a Canadian photographer and fellow Muench Workshops instructor. Kevin and I first met on my first trip with Muench last year to Antarctica and we really hit it off. I became deeply interested in his passion for Mongolia, which was largely the focus of today's podcast.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Kevin transitioned from working for Autotrader.com to being a FT photography instructor.
Kevin's deep immersion into the Mongolian culture.
Tips and tricks for telling stories with our images.
How Mongolia has changed over the past decade.
Kevin's approach to making images within a different culture.
Mongolian Eagle Hunters - their history and why they exist.
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
The Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Workshops with Kevin Pepper.
The Eagle Huntress movie.
Kevin Pepper on Instagram.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Kevin recommended on the podcast this week:
Jeff Wendorff.
Richard l'Anson.
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 Mar 14, 2022
Francesco Carovillano - Trying to Fail Better at Photography
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Monday Mar 14, 2022
Welcome to episode 256 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast, I was joined by a travel, landscape, and stock photographer from Italy, now residing in France, Francesco Carovillano.
Francesco and I had a wonderful conversation about his journey and some revelations he has made while pursuing multiple careers in the arts.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Francesco's transition from 3D computer graphics to travel photography and now landscape photography,
How his work as an animator has influenced his work as a photographer,
Stories and lessons learned about his work on a stock photography project in New York City,
How he has found success in the stock photography market,
And a lot more!
Other items mentioned on the show this week:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Brie Stockwell - Dream it, Do it! Quick Start guide.
Here's who Francesco recommended for the podcast this week:
Charles Cramer.
Christopher Burkett.
Francesco also recommended the study of various painters from the past, including:
Paul Cézanne
Camille Pissarro
Claude Monet
Édouard Manet
Pierre-August Renoir
Vincent Van Gogh
Paul Signac
George Saurat
Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Théodore Rousseau
John Constable
J.M.W. Turner
Edgar Alwyn Payne
Japanese woodblock landscape painters, who had a big influence on the impressionist painters:
Katsushika Hokusai
Hasui Kawase
Utagawa Hiroshige
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Welcome to episode 250 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by a travel and landscape photographer hailing from Boise, Idaho - Michael Bonocore.
Michael and I have been acquainted on social media for a very long time and I've always enjoyed his enthusiasm, humor, and business acumen. As I expected, he was full of great information and easy to talk to, so I think you'll enjoy our chat this week quite a lot.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Geotagging in landscape photography,
The power of networking in the photography industry,
Storytelling in travel photography,
The Giving Lens,
PetaPixel Travel,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Michael and I discuss the heavy topic of Travel Photography and the Conundrum of Carbon we all face as photographers.
Here's who Michael recommended for the podcast this week:
Renan Ozturk.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Supporting fellow podcast community members.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Clubhouse? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Welcome to episode 240 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by William McIntosh - a landscape photographer and choral music professor at Mt. San Antonio College in Southern California. William and I have been exchanging long and thoughtful e-mails for several years and I finally decided that it would be much more fun to debate our ideas publicly on the podcast instead of via e-mail, so I invited him to join me. I'm so glad he agreed!
On this week's episode we discuss:
How photography became an outlet for William after losing his wife to cancer,
The differences between absolute art and programmatic art,
Is landscape photography art, and when is it art?
Chasing the light vs. slowing down,
Why William has no qualms chasing the icons and epic light,
Our motivations for creating images and how that helps shape the types of images we create,
And a lot more!
Here's who William recommended for the podcast this week:
Bruno Pisani.
Noel Casaje.
Eric Gail.
Greg Boratyn.
Todd Miller.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support Michael Tokildsen's Kickstarter Project.
2. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
3. Support the show on Patreon.
4. Simonton Scale of Creativity.
5. Bartle Test of Gamer (and maybe Photographer) Psychology.
By the way, if anyone is curious, here's how I scored (Matt Payne):You are 67% Explorer
What Bartle says:
Explorers delight in having the game expose its internal machinations to them. They try progressively esoteric actions in wild, out-of-the-way places, looking for interesting features (i.e. bugs) and figuring out how things work. Scoring points may be necessary to enter some next phase of exploration, but it's tedious, and anyone with half a brain can do it. Killing is quicker, and might be a constructive exercise in its own right, but it causes too much hassle in the long run if the deceased return to seek retribution. Socializing can be informative as a source of new ideas to try out, but most of what people say is irrelevant or old hat. The real fun comes only from discovery, and making the most complete set of maps in existence.
You are also:
60% Achiever
40% Killer
33% Socializer
I've thought about how this relates to my style of photography and it makes a lot of sense! I'd love to hear about your scores and how it relates to your style of 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Richard Bernabe - 20 Years of Wisdom as a Professional Photographer
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Welcome to episode 234 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Richard Bernabe, an international travel landscape and wildlife photographer who has been recommended about 400 times to be on the podcast and we finally made it happen!
Richard was a blast to speak with and I just love interacting with him on Twitter, where he has over 1,000,000 followers. Richard has been in the photography game full-time for twenty years and with that comes a lot of wisdom, experience, and hindsight which he shares with us on today's show.
On the podcast this week, we discuss:
A day in the life of an international travel photographer,
The pros and cons of Richard's on-the-move lifestyle,
What Richard has learned in his 20 years of professional photography,
What Richard attributes his successes to,
How Richard was able to amass his following,
Whether or not Richard has had to sacrifice his personal values to survive as a professional photographer,
The pros and cons of NFTs,
And a lot more!
Here's who Richard recommended for the podcast this week:
Randy Johnson
Kevin Pepper
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the show on Patreon.
2. This Way Photography Workshops and Tours.
3. Jon Norris Joshua Tree 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Alfonso Calero - Cultural Fluidity & Creativity in Landscape Photography
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Welcome to episode 232 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Alfonso Calero, a travel and landscape photographer born in the Philippines, living in Australia.
Alfonso and I met on the audio app Clubhouse and he has been a regular contributor to our weekly Clubhouse after-parties for the podcast. He runs his own photography tour business in Australia and is fluent in several languages. His cultural fluidity is something he is able to leverage in order to maximize the experience of his workshop clients, which is something we speak about on the show. We also cover the heavy topic of creativity extensively.
On today's podcast we covered a wide array of topics that you'll hopefully enjoy.We discuss:
Seeing beauty in the ordinary,
Photography as a subconscious visual collection,
Creativity!
Mindful execution of workshops that meet your clients' needs,
The influence of culture on Alfonso's photography,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, we had a great conversation about leveraging visual communication as a tool for therapy, so be sure to tune in this week over there. If you're not yet supporting the show on Patreon, I'd appreciate it if you did.
Here's who Alfonso recommended for the podcast this week:
Jasin Boland
Jason Edwards
Delly Carr
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 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.
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Julian Elliott - Becoming a Generalist in Photography
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Welcome to episode 222 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by a photographer living in France and originally from the United Kingdom: Julian Elliott.
Julian and I discuss a wide variety of topics this week, including:
The advantages of generalizing across many forms of photography vs. sticking to just one.
Julian's thoughts and experiences in collaborating with other photographers.
Respecting new cultures and getting the most out of your travel experiences.
And a lot more.
Over on Patreon this week, Julian talks about stock photography and his experiences in fighting copyright infringement.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
2. Pixsy.com - Copyright InfringementSupport the show on Patreon. Pretty please?
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Mark Denney - From Corporate Life to YouTube Sensation
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Welcome to episode 221 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by a landscape photographer and YouTube creator who recently quit his full-time job to pursue photography full-time: Mark Denney.
Mark and I discuss his brave journey into photography and what compelled him to make the leap as well as all of the challenges that lay before anyone looking to do the same thing.
We also discuss his recent van conversion project, his love for teaching, and a whole lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Mark and I discuss all of our tricks and tips to photographing waterfalls, one of Mark's favorite passions.
Here's who Mark recommended for the podcast this week:
Tommy White.
Seven O Savage.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Clubhouse Club for the Podcast.
2. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.Support the show on Patreon.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Lisa LaPointe - Seafaring Nature Photography
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Welcome to episode 219 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by a wildlife and nature photographer who spends most of her time leading workshops based out of sea vessels - Lisa LaPointe.
Lisa is a naturalist with a huge passion for sea expeditions, wildlife photography, conservation, and education programs designed to spark the same passions in others. She leads workshops with the Muench Workshops team and has a fabulous body of photographic work.
Lisa and I discuss a wide variety of interesting topics this week - so sit back and enjoy!
Over on Patreon this week, Lisa and I discuss a variety of ethical considerations as they relate to nature and wildlife photography.
Here's who Lisa recommended for the podcast this week:
Talor Stone.
Greg Vaughn.
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!
Head on over to my website for the full show notes.
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 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 Mar 25, 2020
Ugo Cei - Travel Photography / Coronavirus / Journey into Film
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Welcome to Episode 153 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features an Italian photographer who produces two podcasts, including "The Travelling Image Makers", and "Closing the Gap." He runs and manages photography travel tours across the globe and happens to be a really outstanding guy.
Welcome Ugo Cei to the podcast!
We had a fun conversation this week and covered a variety of topics, including:
Ugo's journey into large format film and what he has learned from it.
The impact of the Coronavirus on his business and travel photography.
Getting to know a culture.
What he has learned about marketing over the years.
Staged Travel photography.
P.S. - I was a guest on Ugo's podcast TTIM, back in 2017 and talked about Night Photography.
Over on Patreon this week, join Ugo and I for a discussion about his viral 2015 article, "Will the Real Landscape Photography Please Stand Up?"
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Ugo recommended for the podcast:1. Matt Brandon.
2. Valentina Tamborra.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day free trial to NPN.
2. Matt Brandon's article on Trophy Hunting in travel photography.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Luka Esenko - Slovenia & Responsible Photo Location Sharing on PhotoHound
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Wednesday Jan 01, 2020
Welcome to Episode 141 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a landscape photographer and software developer from Slovenia, Luka Esenko. Luka is the creator of the new photo location app, PhotoHound. Luka also runs photography workshops in Slovenia and you can learn more about those here.
Luka and I covered some fun topics this week, including:
Luka's upbringing as the son of a published naturalist and the influence of that on his photography.
Stories about photographers and the positive impact they are having.
Differences between European photography locations and U.S. locations.
How to responsibility share photo locations using PhotoHound.
Leading tours in Europe and the changes Luka has seen there over the past decade.
and a lot more...
I wanted to let you know about an exciting online course being offered by my friend and former podcast guest, Shane McDermott. You might remember Shane from episode 108 where he shared his thoughts on "visual centricity," "awareness," and "constant creative flow" and how this approach to photography can change how you interact with the natural world through your photographs. Shane has created a 6-week online course all about post-processing your images in a way that ensures the final result reflects your actual experience in the field. Shane calls the course, "Transforming your Passion into Pixels - The Art of Enlightened Image Editing." In his course, Shane talks about how you can take creative control, learn to make the look and feel of every finished image as unique and vibrant as the moment you captured it. As an exclusive offer to podcast listeners, if you register in the next week, you will receive a 25% off this 6-week online course. Use the code FStop25 at the time of purchase to receive your discount.Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Luka recommended for the podcast:1. Guy Edwardes: https://www.guyedwardes.com/
2. Jeremy Woodhouse: https://www.pixelchrome.com/
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Mandy Lea - The Truth Behind Travel Photography
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Wednesday Nov 20, 2019
Welcome to Episode 135 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a photographer who has been travelling North American in a teardrop trailer for the past 3.5 years - Mandy Lea. Mandy and I had a wonderful conversation and explored several interesting topics this week, including:
How Mandy started on her journey to travel the continent in her teardrop trailer.
Her epic trip from the northern-most point of Alaska to the southern-most point of Mexico.
What life is really like on the road.
How social media has glamorized the travel lifestyle.
Her quest to climb 14 Colorado 14ers in 14 days.
Her YouTube channel.
and a lot more.
Over on Patreon this week, Mandy talks all about how her strategy for monetization of her travel photography lifestyle.
For the full liner notes, head on over to my blog.
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Christian Heeb - International Travel Photographer Extraordinaire
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Wednesday Aug 28, 2019
Welcome to Episode 123 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a landscape and travel photographer from Switzerland living in Bend, Oregon - Christian Heeb. For years Christian Heeb has been touring the world as an independent travel photographer. The native Swiss has been living in Bend, Oregon since 1996, where he lives with his wife Regula. Over the years, more than 200 illustrated books have been published on the more than 80 countries he has traveled.
Christian runs the Cascade Center of Photography and operates landscape and travel workshops all over the world for both US customers and European customers. Christian and I covered a lot of fun ground this week, including:
His journey as a photographer.
The similarities and differences between travel and landscape photography.
Christian's take on location sharing and his role as a workshop leader.
The future of photography as a business.
His American Dreamscapes series.
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 Christian recommended for the podcast:
1. Greg Vaughn.
2. Bruce Jackson.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Let's talk about who is coming up on the podcast! I am really excited to announce some of our upcoming guests and episodes. It should be a really good fall!
Aaron Nace, founder of Phlearn.
Alister Benn, a photographer from Scotland.
Tim Parkin from ON Landscape magazine.
Franka Gabler - a photographer from Croatia living in California.
Ian Plant...
Dylan Fox...
And lots more!
I'm really excited to announce that we have finally reached our $1,000 / mo goal on Patreon and we have officially launched our Landscape Conservation Award.
The “F-Stop Collaborate and Listen” podcast Landscape Conservation Award will recognize an individual photographer who is highly involved in conservation issues within their local communities or within the landscape and nature photography community. This can be through their writing, speaking, photography projects, or community organizing efforts. Additionally, this award seeks to recognize an individual that is actively practicing the Nature First Principles. In partnership with our Patreon supporters, the “F-Stop Collaborate and Listen” podcast presents the prestigious honor, which currently consists of at least $1,570.
We aim to grow the total award amount through donations and sponsorships. We are looking for nominations for the award. You can nominate yourself or someone else through the google form linked in the liner notes. Since our launch we have raised $550 towards the award and have garnered some great sponsorships from some great photography brands.
So far we have been able to get support from the following awesome companies:
Shimoda Designs
Shimoda Designs is an adventure camera bag company designed as a reaction to real world adventures rather than those imagined from a comfortable office environment. Shimoda founder Ian Millar is a lifelong explorer, snowboarder and product designer known for developing some of the most innovative camera bags in the world. Shimoda is his new venture which represents the culmination of all his experiences and utilizes the most advanced materials and technologies available to minimize the pain, fatigue and suffering that comes with foul mountain conditions. Shimoda products are a direct reflection and reaction to the outdoor lifestyle that Ian and his adventure photographer friends love so much. Shimoda is donating to the winner of the Landscape Conservation Award a bag of their choice, core unit, roller and accessory case - a $779 value!
Viewbug
Viewbug is a popular photo sharing and contest website. Members of Viewbug can submit their photographs to specialized contests and win amazing prizes. There are a lot more benefits of membership as well, so check it out. Viewbug is donating a viewbug PRO+ membership to the winner of the award. This is a $179 value.
We are working on getting more in-kind donations and financial donations to sweeten the pot for the deserving award winner. If you are interested in either, please check out the award page on our website. Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Thomas Heaton - Icons / YouTube / Social Media
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Wednesday Dec 19, 2018
Welcome to Episode 087 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Thomas Heaton!
Thomas is a landscape and travel photographer living in North East England with his wife, Charlotte, and his dog Monty. Thomas enjoys most things that can be done in the outdoors. Second to photography, another passion of Thomas' is rock climbing where he partakes in 3 disciplines; sport, trad & bouldering. Thomas is well-known for his YouTube channel where he has garnered a very large following due to his entertaining and educational videos.
We covered some fun topics this week, including:
1. Landscape photography tunnel vision and iconic locations.
2. His journey onto the YouTube platform and his advice for others for growing engagement.
3. Social media advice.
4. Grad filters - yay or nay?
5. Location copying and the environmental impacts on those locations.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Your support is critical - it helps with production costs and to improve the podcast over time. Thanks! Even $1 / mo helps a lot! We are growing closer to our goal of getting to $1,000/mo in support, at which point I will create an award to be given to a photographer that is a champion of conservation. Help us get there!
This week on Patreon, Thomas answered many questions posed in our Facebook group, including his absolute best/favorite landscape photography experiences. We also talk about his displeasure with his Canon setup and what he is considering as an alternative, and staying inspired to shoot locally.
Visit my blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com for the full liner notes and examples of Thomas' amazing photography! Thanks for listening!