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In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne interviews wildlife and conservation photographer Peter Mather, who shares his captivating experiences with camera trapping elusive creatures like wolverines and grizzly bears in the Arctic, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in environmental photography. They discuss the challenging economics of photography, from the unpredictability of print sales to the high costs of publishing photography books, and touch on the personal aspects of their lives, including outdoor adventures and family dynamics. The conversation also dives into themes of integrity in photography and the impact of climate change on wildlife, with Mather expressing his commitment to long-term projects that highlight the interconnectedness of nature and the importance of environmental preservation.
Links Discussed on This Week's Episode
Sonny Parker
Chris Steppig (Summit Workshops)
Katie Schuler
Caleb Charlie
PetaPixel Article on Kittiya Pawlowski
Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Landscape Photographer's Worldwide on Discord
Colorado Trail Episode on YouTube
Support the podcast on Patreon
Contact me
Watch full episodes on YouTube.
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
Support the Podcast on Patreon
Pitch me your idea for a Podcast
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.
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Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
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Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Carl van den Boom - Winter Landscape Photography
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Wednesday Nov 27, 2019
Welcome to Episode 136 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a photographer who created a niche product designed for winter photographers - the founder and owner of Vallerret Photography Gloves, Carl van den Boom.Carl and I had a wonderful conversation and explored several interesting topics this week, including:
What Carl loves about winter photography.
Starting a photography business, including:
How to start
Picking a niche
Standing out
Finding clients
Challenges
Over on Patreon this week, Carl answers the question - "should you start a photography business?"
For the full liner notes with links to so many awesome things - check out this link.