F-Stop Collaborate and Listen
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Monday Mar 28, 2022
The Wilderness Society and Landscape Photography
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Monday Mar 28, 2022
Welcome to episode 258 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast, I was joined by Mason Cummings, the Visual Asset Manager for The Wilderness Society and Dr. Greg Aplet, the Senior Science Director for The Wilderness Society. The Wilderness Society is a non-profit dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Wilderness.
In this week's episode, we discuss how photography and videography can be used to advance the missions of conservation and wilderness non-profits and how photographers can play a leading role in conservation efforts. A special thank you to our listener Joe Doherty for recommending both Greg and Mason for this week's episode.
On this week's episode we discuss:
The mission and purpose of The Wilderness Society.
Why wilderness is important.
What types of photography helps conservation efforts.
Can digitally-altered landscape photography help conservation efforts?
How photographing like a conservation scientist can help your photography.
Common practices in photography that hinder the efforts of conservation.
Compromise in lawmaking in green organizations.
How science and art can partner to make the world a better place.
And a lot more!
Other items mentioned on the show this week:
1. Join Nature Photographer's Network.
2. Support the podcast on Patreon.
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Ashlei Payne - Creating Projects of Personal Importance
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Hey everyone!
Welcome to episode 255 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast, I was joined by a photographer and film-maker who lives in California but travels internationally to focus on projects of personal importance - Ashlei Payne.
I was fortunate to meet Ashlei recently when I was photographing in Death Valley and she was recommended to us by former guest Talor Stone.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Ashlei's start in photography,
The differences and similarities between filmmaking and landscape photography,
Creating personal projects that are personally meaningful,
Her and Talor's project to document the impact of tourism on indigenous cultures in Greenland,
And a lot more!
Here's who Ashlei recommended for the podcast this week:
Logan Baker.
Timothy Mulcare.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Join me at Out of Chicago LIVE! 2022.
3. Support Ashlei and Talor on Kickstarter.
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 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.
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 Mar 17, 2021
Dave Morrow - Quitting Social Media | Backpacking | Email Marketing
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Welcome to episode 204 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by the photographer who famously quit all of his social media accounts in 2018.Welcome Dave Morrow to the show! Dave is a landscape photographer residing on the west side of the Cascade Range near Seattle, Washington.
Dave and I covered some very interesting topics this week, including:
Why he deleted all of his social media accounts in 2018,
Why it is risky to build a business on social media platforms,
E-mail marketing techniques and strategies,
The benefits of backpacking and wilderness photography,
Our strategies for staying in top physical condition for this style of photography,
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Dave and I discuss the importance of cross-disciplinary skill-building as a way to round yourself out to become a better person, photographer, and business-person.
Here's who Dave recommended for the podcast this week:
Iron Tazz.
Chip Phillips.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network.
Support the show on Patreon.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. did you know we have a searchable transcript of every episode?
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Jerry Monkman - Using Photography to Conserve Open Spaces
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Welcome to episode 186 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week on the podcast, I was joined by conservationist, author, filmmaker, and photographer, Jerry Monkman.
Jerry is revered in the Northeast United States as a photography powerhouse, having authored eight books which have inspired many to take up photography in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont.
Jerry is also known for his conservation documentary videos, which have had major positive impacts on the protection of critical public lands in his area.
Jerry and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
His journey through the years as a photographer.
Using photography to conserve open spaces and public land.
Photo guidebooks and their impact on the craft and various locations.
The "why" of outdoor photography.
How photography has changed since the 1990's.
How to balance the commercial needs of a landscape photographer and messages of conservation.
... and more!
Over on Patreon this week, join over 140 of your peers in supporting the podcast financially and listen to Jerry and I talk about the importance of thinking about what we are trying to say with our photographs.
I hope you enjoy our conversations!
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Felix Inden - Balancing Full-Time Work with Part-Time Professional Landscape Photography
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Wednesday Aug 26, 2020
Welcome to episode 175 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a photographer from Germany. His multi-cultural background and laid-back attitude lend to a fantastic body of amazing imagery. Welcome Felix Inden to the show.Felix was born in Spain, raised in Chile and Germany, and has a healthy obsession with photographing above the arctic circle. Felix also has a massive following on Instagram, where he showcases his wonderful photography from those places. Felix and I discuss some interesting topics, including:
How he got his start in landscape photography,
Balancing a full-time job with part-time professional photography,
Stories of photographing above the arctic circle in Lofoten, the Faroe Islands, etc.,
His views and thoughts as an international photographer,
Global Elite Photographer
Building his following on Instagram,
... and more!
Over on Patreon this week, Felix and I talk about the challenges and rewards of creating video content for a new YouTube channel.
Speaking of Patreon, wanted to let you know about a special offer I have on Patreon. Right now, you can pledge for a full year at a time and save 15% on your Patreon membership. I think it is a great way to support me and the podcast, and it saves you a little money in the process. Thanks to those of you that have already done this, including Drew Harbaugh, Sarah Marino & Ron Coscorossa, Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero, John Dodson, and Jeffrey Anderson. You're awesome. I've already taken these pledges and reinvested them into the show by purchasing a transcription service, which you can see at the end of each episode's show notes here on the blog. While not 100% accurate, it is pretty slick. Listeners can read & search through it interactively on the widget. The player highlights what word is playing, and you can click to play from any word in the episode. I will soon release a link that allows you to search the entire history of the podcast for keywords as well. Have fun with it!
I hope you enjoy our conversations!
Here are the people that Felix recommended for the podcast:
1. Kilian Schönberger
2. Tobias Hägg
3. Stian Klo
4. Arild Heitmann
5. Bruno Pisani
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week!
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Toby Harriman - Aerial Storytelling / Myanmar / Labels for Artists
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Welcome to Episode 146 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features an incredible aerial and commercial photographer, Toby Harriman.
Toby and I covered a wide variety of topics this week, including:
How he went from graphic web design to photography.
Choosing a direction in photography.
The business of photography.
Mental health as it relates to being a full-time photographer.
Labels for types of artists.
Instagram's latest attempt at censorship for digital artists.
The ethics and considerations around photo staging.
His Myanmar project.
and a lot more...
Over on Patreon this week, Toby and I talk about the evolution of photography platforms and how they need to provide value.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Toby recommended for the podcast:1. Jaron Schneider.
2. Matthew Lavin.
3. Paul Nicklin.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day free trial to NPN.
2. Out of Moab Conference - use the code "PAYNE" for $250 off until Feb. 28.
3. Out of Acadia Conference - use the code "PAYNE" for $250 off until Feb. 28.
4. Arc Panel Luminosity Masks.
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
Justin Majeczky - Photographing Burning Man
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
Wednesday Jun 12, 2019
Welcome to Episode 112 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's guest is Landscape Photographer and Videographer, Justin Majeczky. Justin is based in Reno, Nevada and produces incredible commercial videos and landscape photographs. Just a warning, there is some profanity in this week's show.In this episode of the podcast, Justin and I covered a lot of great topics, including his journey into photography, social media woes, what sells, going to and photographing Burning Man, the difference in approach between videos and stills, advice for people looking to get into video production, pre-visualized vs. reactive photography, and his thoughts on the new Fuji GFX 100 100MP Medium Format camera.
This week on Patreon, Justin and I answer the question, "Does the gear make the photograph?" and Justin talks about some crazy upcoming technology from Sony, including Starvis.
Also heard on this week's episode - Jason Matias joined us to talk about his challenge he is launching for photographers to use his giveaway guide, which he used to make $10,000 last year.
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 Justin recommended for the podcast:
1. Nick Cahill.
2. Karen Hutton.
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:
Weihao Pan - a landscape photographer living in China (our first on the show)!
Nick Selway - I will hopefully be sitting down with him in his gallery in Breckenridge, Colorado this week for a chat.
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.