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Monday Jan 29, 2024
354: Richard Bernabe - The Drake Passage Special
Monday Jan 29, 2024
Monday Jan 29, 2024
One of my favorite things about hosting a podcast is that I get to dig a little bit deeper into what motivates some of my favorite photographers. I'm so lucky to be able to sit down with these excellent photographers and discuss their origins, their processes for making images, the numerous challenges they face as creatives, and the inner workings of their minds. As such, it was an absolute pleasure to record this podcast in person with one of my co-instructors at Muench Workshops, Richard Bernabe. Richard is the host of another great podcast, Beyond the Lens, and has been one of my photographic heroes for a long time.
Richard and I recorded this podcast while crossing the tumultuous Drake Passage on a non-stabilized expedition boat, the Polar Pioneer. We were returning from a 21-day voyage to Antarctica, where we were lucky enough to photograph elephant seals, emperor penguins, massive icebergs, and incredible sunsets. If you'd like to see a few of those photographs, please check out the my gallery.
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On this week's episode, we discuss:
Stories from our 21-day trip to Antarctica on the Polar Pioneer.
Our favorite moments from our expedition.
How Richard got into nature photography.
The challenges of making images as a workshop instructor.
The realities of being an introvert and a successful photographer.
The importance of ancillary skills to augment our photography as professionals.
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Richard's podcast, Beyond the Lens.
Richard's Substack.
Muench Workshops.
My Colorado Trail podcast episode.
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 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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Links
Natural Landscapes Books
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Watch the podcast onYouTube.
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 Jan 08, 2024
351: Wayne Suggs - Getting the Most Out of a Photography Workshop
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne is joined by photographer Wayne Suggs to discuss the value and benefits of photography workshops. Drawing from their own experiences as both instructors and attendees, they share valuable insights and tips on how to make the most out of photography workshop experiences. If you're interested in photography workshops or want to learn how to enhance your workshop experience, this episode is a must-listen.
Overall, the episode underscores that attending workshops offers a unique opportunity for individuals to connect with like-minded individuals, form lasting friendships, and learn from each other's experiences and expertise in photography and nature.
In this week's bonus episode on Patreon, Wayne and I discuss the realities of working full-time as workshop instructors.
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Links discussed on this week's episode:
Support the podcast on Patreon, or make a one-time donation on PayPal.
Join us on a Muench Workshops adventure.
Join us on Nature Photographer's Network.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube.
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.
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Monday Oct 02, 2023
337: William Neill - Portfolio Development & New Yosemite Book
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
The importance of developing a cohesive portfolio cannot be understated for landscape photography. It is quite possible one of the most challenging things we face in order to showcase our work and to develop as artists. It can lead to better presentation of our work and a more well-rounded collection of images. Additionally, it is the corner-stone for the development of any print or book project.
Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, William Neill, is a legend in the landscape photography world. Having worked worked at the Ansel Adams Gallery in the 1980's, William's work is prolific. He has been a writer for Outdoor Photography Magazine for over 20 years, he has published over 10 books, and is widely seen as one of the foremost experts on photographing Yosemite National Park.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How working for Ansel Adams influenced William's career.
Minor White's influence on William's approach to making images.
The impetus behind William's new book, Yosemite: Sanctuary in Stone.
In depth discussion about the images that were selected for his new book.
Common mistakes photographers make when presenting their portfolios.
How to become better curators of our own work.
William's book, The Photographer's Portfolio Development Workshop (use the code WNEILL40 for 40% off ANY Rocky Nook book)!
A discussion about various formats for photograph gallery presentations on the web.
The implosion of Outdoor Photographer Magazine.
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who William recommended on the podcast this week:
Lewis Kemper.
John Weller.
Brad Rank.
Mike DiMeola.
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 24, 2023
327: Adrien Mauduit - A Guide to Chasing the Aurora Borealis
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Chasing the Aurora Borealis is a dream for many photographers and a dream come true for those who can successfully do it. Of course, not all of us have the luxury of living in an area where it can be done with relative ease, so when we travel to locations where it is possible, we want to maximize our chances at seeing and photographing incredible solar storms. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Adrien Mauduit, has become an expert at chasing the Aurora and joined us to talk all about his workflows for maximizing success and fully understanding all of the variables that go into a successful Aurora chase.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
How Adrien got obsessed with photographing and filming the Aurora.
Adrien's Aurora chasing workflow.
Planning trips to photograph the Aurora.
Debunking common myths and misconceptions about the Aurora, including the KP Index.
Running a business solely dedicated to photographing and filming the Aurora.
Advice for young photographers looking to make it in our field.
Adrien's in-depth Aurora chasing course (use the code FSTOPCOLLAB2023 for 10-% off).
Noctilucent clouds and how Adrien works with non-profits to study them.
And a lot more!
If you enjoyed our conversation, you can listen to our bonus episode on Patreon where Adrien and I discuss the absolutely radical event that he became involved in over on Twitter with a user named Massimo and Elon Musk.
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Dr. Skov.
Halo CME.
NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center.
Paul Smith and Sprites.
Project PoSSUM.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube, where we overlay photos with our conversation via video.
Here is who Adrien recommended on the podcast this week:
Alyn Wallace.
Petr Horalek.
Yuri Beletski.
Benjamin Bakarat.
Ralf Rohner.
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 May 08, 2023
316: Richard Martin - Tools for More Creative Photography
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Photography is one of the most accessible artforms that exists and acts as a creative outlet and tool for personal expression for so many of us. Unfortunately, tapping into that creativity and modes of personal expression in photography doesn't always come naturally for all of us. Fortunately, there are techniques and strategies that exist to help us get there.
On today's episode, I finally was able to speak with one of the most inspiring Canadian photographers of our time, Richard Martin. Richard is a creative powerhouse and I just love his approach to making images. Our conversation covers a huge plethora of topics revolving around his creative approaches for making images and there is a lot of actionable advice in today's episode, so I highly encourage you to listen all the way to the end.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Richard's journey into photography.
How growing up in the Thousand Island region near Lake Ontario informed Richard's interest in nature.
How photography evolved into a vehicle for personal expression for Richard.
Richard's philosophical approach to making images in the field.
Keys to creative development in photography.
Comparing our work to others.
Balancing creative ruts with our creative and business needs.
The importance of restoring our amateur status.
Why we should question everything we know about photography.
The role of ambiguity in photography.
And a lot more!
If you enjoyed our chat, we did a whole bonus episode on Patreon where Richard and I discuss perfectionism in landscape photography and how it relates to Wabi Sabi! See Richard's gallery on Wabi Sabi here.
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
The Creation by Ernst Haas.
Eric Bennett critique groups.
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube.
Landscape Photographer's Worldwide Discord Server.
Here is who Richard recommended on the podcast this week:
Stephen Patterson.
Andre Gallant.
Mike Grandmaison.
Maurice Henri.
Tony Sweet.
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!
Richard's social media:InstagramVeroFacebook
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 May 01, 2023
315: Lizzie Shepherd - Re-finding Your Mojo in Landscape Photography
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
It happens to the best of us - we lose our mojo in landscape photography and can't figure out how to find it again. Fortunately there is a simple cure for this...
In this week's podcast episode, I had a fantastic time speaking with one of my favorite UK landscape photographers, Lizzie Shepherd. We eventually do discuss losing our mojo but we also talk about how this is actually not a bad thing. Our chat covers a lot of important ground and it was a true delight speaking with Lizzie about her approach to making images. I highly recommend this podcast.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Lizzie's journey into photography.
Going a long time without taking images and how to get back into it.
Cross-country skiing in Norway.
Why Scotland is one of Lizzie's favorite places to photograph.
Our role as photographers in protecting and promoting nature.
Using social media as a photographer.
Approaches to teaching workshops.
Intimate vs. grand scenic approaches to making images.
And a lot more!
If you enjoyed our chat, we did a whole bonus episode on Patreon about print sales in the UK and our approaches to open vs. limited edition prints.
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!
Watch podcast episodes on YouTube.
Landscape Photographer's Worldwide Discord Server.
Here is who Lizzie recommended on the podcast this week:
Alex Hare.
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.
Please see our full show notes to see some of Lizzie's fantastic photography!
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 Nov 14, 2022
291: Jon Norris - Obsession with Joshua Tree National Park
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Monday Nov 14, 2022
Focusing on one geographic area has many tremendous advantages for nature and landscape photographers. It can provide familiarity with your subjects, light, times of day, and so much more which is often overlooked by most folks.
This week on Episode 291 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with landscape photographer Jon Norris about his obsession with Joshua Tree National Park.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Jon's journey into nature photography,
How Jon developed a relationship with Joshua Tree,
How urban and abstract photography influenced his approach to making images,
His approach called "Explore, Experience, Create,"
How revisiting a location over and over again helps his approach to photography,
Recommendations for people that might get bored of a location,
How his career in Engineer influenced his photography,
Why he has decided to give back to organizations like Nature First,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Support the podcast on Patreon.
If you enjoyed our chat, you can join us for a bonus episode on Patreon where we discuss our Overlanding approach to making landscape and nature photographs.
Here is who Jon recommended on the podcast this week:
Chris Sale.
Steve Bennett.
Paul Cook.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Monday 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 Sep 05, 2022
281: Eric Erlenbusch - Nature Photography as a Lifelong Pursuit
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
When nature photography is seen as an integral part of our life, it takes on new meaning and provides focus for our true goals with this artistic medium. As such, it was a fabulous honor to discuss this among many other topics 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 talking with one of my favorite nature photographers out of Utah - Eric Erlenbusch.Eric and I had a wonderful conversation about his approach to making unique photographs, including stories about how he created three of his favorite photographs. We also talked about his experience working as the gallery director for Thomas Mangelsen.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
The process for making unique nature and landscape photographs,
Goals in our photography,
Defining success in our photography,
Jump-starting the creative process,
Stories about some of Eric's favorite images,
Eric's experience working with Thomas Mangelsen,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network.
Eric's workshops and retreats.
Man's Search for Meaning book.
Topaz Internment Camp and Museum.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Here is who Eric recommended on the podcast this week:
Paulo Valdivia.
Thomas Mangelsen.
Prajit Ravindran.
If you enjoyed our conversation this week, you can listen to our bonus episode over Patreon on where Eric and I discuss practical tips he gained while learning as the gallery director for Thomas Mangelsen.
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.
Scroll down to see more of Eric's work!
Monday Aug 08, 2022
277: Richard Boutwell - Photography as a Vehicle for Personal Growth
Monday Aug 08, 2022
Monday Aug 08, 2022
One of the best things about nature and landscape photography is that it can provide added purpose to our lives and improve us as human beings.
As such, it was an honor to speak with black and white photographer Richard Boutwell on this week's episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen.
Richard is an active participant in our Twitter after-parties for the podcast - he always has very interesting things to say and so I thought it would be awesome to have him join me on the podcast for a chat. We cover a lot of territory this week, including using photography as a vehicle for personal growth.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Richard's journey into photography,
Growing up near Joshua Tree National Park and how that influenced him,
His journey to the East Coast in 2002 to work for a large format fine art photographer,
Improving by studying the history of photography, and art history,
How engaging in photography has become a vehicle for personal growth for Richard,
Documentary work vs. fine art,
Working in projects,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Richard's Prints, Teaching, and Software - Use coupon code **FStopAndListen** for 20% off all software, workshops, private instruction, and prints.
Suggested readings for learning the history of photography:
Looking at Photographs.
Photographers on Photography.
Photography in Print.
Robert Adams - American Silence & Beauty in Photography.
Richard Benson - The World is Smarter than You Are & The Printed Picture.
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network.
Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Here is who Richard recommended on the podcast this week:
Richard's mentors, Paula Chamlee (and Michael A. Smith, 1942–2018).
Cody Cobb.
Linda Connor.
Mark Ruwedel.
Scott B. Davis.
If you enjoyed our conversation this week, you can listen to our bonus episode over Patreon on where we discuss alternatives to photo celibacy, a concept coined by Cole Thompson.
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 Aug 01, 2022
276: Tim Baca - The Thrill of Storm Chasing
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
This week on the podcast I had the pleasure of speaking with storm and landscape photographer, Tim Baca.Tim was recommended to me by one of my favorite photographers and humans - Wayne Suggs and so I was quite excited to chat with him. I've also always been fascinated with storm chasing as it relates to photography and so it was great to chat with Tim about his experience and to hear him tell stories from the field.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Tim's journey into photography through storm chasing,
Storm chasing culture,
Safety in storm chasing,
Relationship challenges for storm chasers,
Composition tips for storm chasing,
And a lot more!
Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week:
Miops Lightning Trigger.
Storm Prediction Outlook.
Radar Scope App.
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network.
Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Tim's Extreme Photo Workshops.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Here is who Tim recommended on the podcast this week:
Jake Werth.
David Turning.
Justin Snead.
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 Jul 25, 2022
275: Joel Hazelton - Exploring Arizona
Monday Jul 25, 2022
Monday Jul 25, 2022
I have a deep respect for photographers who set out to do their own thing unabashedly. One such photographer is Joel Hazelton, who is widely known by his fellow Arizona landscape photographers as having one of the most prolific and unique Arizona portfolios around. As such, I was truly honored to host Joel on the podcast this week to discuss his journey into landscape photography and his approach for creating his unique images.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Joel's passion for the State of Arizona,
Joel's drive to get his work published in Arizona Highways Magazine,
Joel's favorite excursions into Arizona's backcountry,
Joel's methods for creating unique images,
The challenges and rewards of pre-visualization and planning,
And a lot more!
Other topics discussed on the podcast this week:
Join Gary Randall for a Caddo Lake workshop.
Arizona Highways Photoscapes.
Leave us a message on Podinbox!
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Here is who Joel recommended on the podcast this week:
Theresa Rose.
Jessica Morgan.
Jeff Kida.
If you enjoyed the conversation with Joel, you can find our bonus recording over on Patreon where we discuss the linkage between software engineering and photography, and Joel shares some stories from the field.
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 27, 2022
271: Tristan Todd - Unlocking the Puzzle of the Forest
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Monday Jun 27, 2022
Photographing the forest can be one of the most challenging things a nature and landscape photographer can do, which is why I was super excited to chat with this week's guest on my podcast.
This week on the podcast, I was joined by Tristan Todd, a landscape photographer from Vancouver, British Columbia. I have become friends with Tristan through the Discord channel he created for landscape photographers. We have had some really great discussions over there that are not dependent upon the social media algorithms, and it has been a great place to hang-out.
On this week's episode, we discuss:
Tristan's transition from the restaurant industry into full-time photography,
The challenges of forest photography,
The value of exploration,
Planning trips vs. planning shots,
Social media woes,
And a lot more!
Other topics discussed on the podcast this week:
Landscape Photographer's Worldwide Discord Channel.
Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network.
Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
The Missing Cryptoqueen podcast.
Creative Banter podcast.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Here is who Tristan recommended on the podcast this week:
Blake Randall.
Artur Stanisz.
Cory Trepanier.
If you enjoyed the conversation with Tristan, you can join us for a fun bonus recording over on Patreon where we discuss NFT's and Cryptocurrency in a balanced way.
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 20, 2022
270: Colin Sillerud - Mentorship, Workshops, and the American Southwest
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Mentorship can be an important aspect to facilitate growth in nature photography. What kinds of workshops we choose to attend and the type of photographer we choose to learn from can also be instrumental in our growth process in photography.
This week on the podcast, I was joined by Colin Sillerud, a photographer living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I have enjoyed Colin's photography for a long time so it was great to get to talk to him on the podcast. I've always found him to be very engaging, thoughtful, and kind. On today's show, we discuss the role of mentors in our photographic journey, approaches to teaching workshops, and so much more. So grab yourself a cup of coffee, a beer, or a nice wine, and enjoy the show.
On this week's episode, we also discuss:
Colin's journey into photography,
The role that mentorship played in Colin's development,
Colin's relationship with his father and how that impacted his photography,
Colin's approach to teaching workshops,
And a lot more!
Other topics discussed on the podcast this week:
Colin's workshops.
Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Support the podcast on Patreon.
Here is who Colin recommended on the podcast this week:
Jake Werth.
Laura Oppelt.
Matt Meisenheimer.
Jim Tang.
If you enjoyed the conversation with Colin, you can join us for a fun bonus recording over on Patreon where we discuss backcountry road adventures in the American Southwest and getting our vehicles into lots of precarious situations.
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 Jan 03, 2022
Kurt Budliger - The Lorax of Landscape Photography
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Welcome to episode 246 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by Kurt Budliger - a full-time professional photographer from Vermont. I've had the pleasure of knowing Kurt for several years and have always admired his photography, positive attitude, and work ethic. Kurt and I had a fantastic chat on the podcast this week discussing his journey, how he balances full-time landscape photography with family life, and how his experience as an outdoor environmental educator has impacted his career in photography.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Kurt's journey into photography coming from the world of outdoor environmental education and a middle school teacher,
Knowing about the landscape and how it enhances our photographs,
Balancing work and family as a full-time landscape photographer,
Kurt's love affair with trees,
Staying creative in a world of iconic images and homogeneity,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Kurt and I discuss why it is important to go outside of our comfort zones and what that looks like.
Here's who Kurt recommended for the podcast this week:
Joe Rossbach.
Sandra Bartocha.
Brian O'Keefe.
Bryan Gregson.
Adam Barker.
Clyde Butcher.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 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 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.
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Jeppe Michael Jensen - Sticking with Landscape Photography as a Hobby
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Welcome to episode 242 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Jeppe Michael Jensen - a photo-journalist by trade and landscape photographer by hobby living in the country of Denmark. In today's episode, we focus a great deal of time discussing the merits of maintaining landscape photography as a hobby as opposed to pursuing it as a full-time vocation, and why Jeppe has chosen to do just that.
On this week's episode we discuss:
What Jeppe has learned while working with world-class photo journalists,
Why going pro isn't for him,
How landscape photography has influenced his work as a photo journalist,
How his work as a photo journalist has influenced his landscape photography,
His thoughts on art and photo journalism as it relates to landscape photography,
And a lot more!
Here's who Jeppe recommended for the podcast this week:
Simon Baxter.
Magnus Lindbom.
Arild Heitmann.
Stian Klo.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. F-Stop Collaborate and Listen T-Shirt.
2. Support the show on Patreon.
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 Aug 25, 2021
NFTs and Landscape Photography - A Panel Discussion
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Welcome to episode 227 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Brynn Schmidt, Alex Noriega, and Alex Nail to talk about the most controversial and divisive topics in the landscape and nature photography community at the present moment - NFTs.
In today's episode, you can expect to hear four adults have a very respectful and cordial conversation and debate about NFTs which has been sorely lacking from social media as of late.
You can also expect to learn quite a bit and gain some perspectives, no matter what side of the argument you find yourself, or perhaps gain a better understanding if you don't find yourself on one side at all.
We discuss:
What are NFTs and how do they and their marketplaces work?
The various positives and negatives of NFTs,
The newly formed community of NFT photographers on Twitter,
The carbon and environmental impacts of NFTs and how we can openly discuss those,
Why certain NFTs are selling and others are not,
And a lot more!
Thank you to Brynn, Alex, and Alex for joining for the vulnerable but important conversation!
Please check out Brynn, Alex, and Alex's work below!
Other items mentioned on the show:1. 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.
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Chris Murray - Quiet Scenes & the Difficulties with Full-Time Artistry
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Welcome to episode 224 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Chris Murray, a professional full-time nature photographer living in Syracuse, New York. Chris' photography predominately features the the woods, lakes, mountains, and streams of New York State. Chris is a geologist by training and his lens is typically focused on quiet scenes of nature in his own backyard.
Chris and I discuss a variety of topics this week, including:
The connection between the study of natural sciences and nature photography.
The role that the history of our artform has on his work.
Copying other photographers work.
The difficulties of being a full-time artist.
And a lot more.
Here are the individuals that Chris recommended on the podcast:
Thomas Fleckenstein.
Jaume Llorens.
Nader Daii.
Matt Oliver.
Mark Bowie.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
2. Guy Tal's Book, "More Than a Rock" - use code GUYTAL35 for 35% off!Support the show on Patreon.
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 May 12, 2021
Bernard Geraghty - Capturing the Beauty of Ireland
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Welcome to episode 212 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by a photographer living in one of my favorite places on Earth - Ireland.
Welcome Bernard Geraghty to the podcast!
Bernard is a 34-year-old ball of lightning who has emerged onto the landscape photography scene in a flash. I first came to know about Bernard over on Clubhouse, where we connected in some clubs and got to know each other. As soon as I realized he had his own podcast, I knew I wanted to sit down and have a chat, plus who can resist that Irish accent and incredible charm?
In this episode, Bernard and I discuss some fun topics, including:
The launch of his career and how he transitioned into being a full-time photographer.
The photography scene in Ireland and what it is like to capture landscape images there.
Bernard's podcast.
How the pandemic has impacted his tour business and how he has made adjustments through collaboration.
A wild story about his winning storm image from Italy.
And lots more!
Be sure to scroll down to see all of Bernard's amazing photographs!
Here's who Bernard recommended for the podcast this week:
Neil Burnell.
Adrien Mauduit.
Jennifer Bunnett.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Bernard's storm photo.
2. Exclusive 1:1 Experiences with Matt Payne.
3. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Support the show on Patreon.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Dave Morrow - Quitting Social Media | Backpacking | Email Marketing
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Welcome to episode 204 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by the photographer who famously quit all of his social media accounts in 2018.Welcome Dave Morrow to the show! Dave is a landscape photographer residing on the west side of the Cascade Range near Seattle, Washington.
Dave and I covered some very interesting topics this week, including:
Why he deleted all of his social media accounts in 2018,
Why it is risky to build a business on social media platforms,
E-mail marketing techniques and strategies,
The benefits of backpacking and wilderness photography,
Our strategies for staying in top physical condition for this style of photography,
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Dave and I discuss the importance of cross-disciplinary skill-building as a way to round yourself out to become a better person, photographer, and business-person.
Here's who Dave recommended for the podcast this week:
Iron Tazz.
Chip Phillips.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network.
Support the show on Patreon.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. did you know we have a searchable transcript of every episode?
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Feb 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 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 06, 2021
Kristen Ryan - Capturing the Magic of the Tetons / Women Retreats
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Welcome to episode 194 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week on the podcast, I was happy to be joined by Kristen Ryan.
Kristen Ryan is a mother of four children living in Chicago, Illinois. She has a healthy obsession with landscape photography and Grand Teton National Park. Kristen leads all-women landscape photography retreats in the Tetons, Chicago, Canada, and elsewhere. Kristen hosts an online forum for women landscape photographers that she calls Women Capture Magic. She's also a Nature First Ambassador. Kristen and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
How she became obsessed with Landscape Photography and the Tetons,
Her all-women landscape photography retreats,
Her Women Capture Magic online forum,
The challenges of being a mom to four children as a full-time photographer,
Intimate Landscape Photography using a telephoto lens,
And much, much more.
Over on Patreon this week, Kristen and I talk about tips and tricks to using neutral density filters for long exposures in landscape photography.
Here are the photographers that Kristen recommended on the podcast:
1. Paul Allen.
2. Leah Horstman.
3. Josh Merrill.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day free trial to Nature Photographer's Network.
2. Arc Panel Luminosity Panel.
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 16, 2020
Mattias Sjolund - Building Your Landscape Photography Business
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Welcome to episode 191 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week on my landscape photography podcast, I was joined by a landscape photographer from Uppsala, Sweden - Mattias Sjolund. Mattias works full-time in the digital marketing field and runs an upstart landscape photography business "Foto Magica" where he recruits "big name" photographers from the United States to join him on small tours and workshops in Sweden, bringing the stars to his market. Mattias and myself discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
How Mattias improved his photography on a small budget,
How Mattias built his landscape photography business,
Using Google Ads for marketing your landscape photography business,
Other digital marketing tips,
Differences between Europe and the United States in the landscape photography market,
And much, much more.
Over on Patreon this week, Mattias and I discuss how photography enriches his life and how he maintains his photography business and a full-time job.
Here are the photographers that Mattias recommended on the podcast:
1. Tara Workman.
2. Bruce Percy.
3. Andrea Hamilton.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.
Wednesday Dec 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 25, 2020
Photo Cascadia Team - Celebrating Oregon Through Landscape Photography
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Welcome to episode 188 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week on the podcast, I hosted the Photo Cascadia team, including Sean Bagshaw, Adrian Klein, Zack Schnepf, Erin Babnik, David Cobb, and Kevin McNeal. This powerhouse team of landscape photographers have inspired so many of us on our journeys in this craft, so it was a real honor to host the whole team for a chat. Unfortunately, Chip Phillips was not able to join us for this recording due to the joys of parenting during COVID-19.
The Photo Cascadia team and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
Their new book celebrating the beauty and diversity of the State of Oregon through photographs, "Oregon, My Oregon,"
The power and significance of the foreword of the book by Nicholas Kristof,
The impact of climate change on the landscapes we all love to photograph,
The impact that increased visitation is having on locations we love to photograph (and some positives of this),
The therapeutic effects of landscape photography during a global pandemic,
How to instill respect for nature and the environment,
And much, much more
Over on Patreon this week, join over 140 of your peers in supporting the podcast financially hear about the Photo Cascadia team's approach to leading workshops safely during a pandemic.
I hope you enjoy our conversations.
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.
For the full show notes 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 Oct 21, 2020
Ben Williamson - Photographing New England & Working for a Magazine
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Welcome to episode 183 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. For the full show notes and a transcript, head to my blog.
This week on the podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with a photographer that I have long admired from afar. Ben Williamson hails from the state of Maine and has amassed a fantastic collection of what he mostly describes as "scenic" photography from New England. Whatever you want to call it, his work exudes passion and a love for where he lives. Ben works for Down East Magazine as a staff photographer and leads workshops.
Ben and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including:
His journey into photography.
What it is like working for a small regional magazine and how other photographers could think about collaborating with magazines local to them.
Teaching photography and what Ben loves about it.
How Ben has partnered with other photographers on his journey.
How Ben includes man-made objects in his photography to make them more emotionally connective.
How Ben balances shooting for himself vs. shooting to please others.
... and more!
Over on Patreon, this week, you can join over 100 of your peers in supporting the podcast financially and hear Ben and I talk about his obsession with weather and how he leverages that obsession to improve his photography.
I hope you enjoy our conversations.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Gary Randall Calendars.
2. My OnLandscape column.
Here are the photographers that Ben recommended on the podcast:
1. Jerry Monkman.
2. John Putnam.
3. Michael Blanchette.
4. Greta Rybus.
5. Jamie Walter.
6. Dave Dostie.
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Marc Muench - Lessons Learned from Teaching Landscape Photography
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Welcome to episode 177 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
For this week's episode of the podcast I was able to sit down and chat with none other than Marc Muench.
Marc is an internationally renowned landscape photographer with eleven book titles to his name. Marc is a third-generation landscape photographer following in the family tradition started by his grandfather Josef and then his father David. Marc currently runs photography classes and workshops around the world with his company Muench Workshops.
Marc and I discuss some interesting topics, including:
How he got his start in landscape photography,
How his relationship with his father influenced his photography,
Teaching photography and what he has learned as a result of teaching,
Creating his own legacy as a photographer,
How Marc built his workshop brand and has maintained fidelity to the brand over the years,
Marc's new e-book titled, "The Art of Luminosity,"
... and more!
Over on Patreon this week, Marc and I discuss his views on what characteristics good workshop students have and how he has seen students do amazing things.
I hope you enjoy our conversations!
Here are the people that Marc recommended for the podcast:
1. Lisa LaPointe.
2. Kevin Pepper.
3. Knapp & Ella Hudson.
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 15, 2020
Margaret Soraya - The Power of Solitude in Landscape Photography
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Welcome to episode 169 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a landscape photographer living in the highlands of Scotland.
Margaret Soraya is immensely talented and focused on harnessing the power of solitude to produce stunning work in nature’s quiet places. She has a wonderful body of images showcasing these quiet places and her soothing photography of ocean waves evokes mystery and wonder.
Margaret spends a great deal of time photographing on the various islands of Scotland, often alone, and draws power from the solitude found there. Margaret and I discuss some interesting topics, including:
Her solo travels in her van.
Mindfulness in landscape photography.
Introversion in landscape photography.
The healing power of solitude and how it promotes creativity.
Losing your way in life and finding it again.
Her journey of re-creating herself.
The benefits of focusing on non-competitiveness and being non-judgmental in landscape photography.
... and more!
Over on Patreon this week, Margaret and I discuss a Japanese concept known as "ikigai" which literally means where aptitude and passion meet. Margaret has used this concept to help guide her through this new exciting time in her life as a full-time landscape photographer.
Here is the person that Margaret recommended for the podcast:1. Paul Sanders.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Dani Lefrancois Newfoundland 2021 workshop.
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.
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Toni Toreno - Photography Business After COVID-19
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Welcome to episode 158 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's amazing guest is Toni Toreno, the founder of the PNW Photo Summit and Bend Photo Tours.
This week we covered a wide variety of topics, including:
How Toni has been pivoting after the realities of COVID-19 have set in and how she is adapting her conference business as a result.
Where Toni sees the industry going in the future.
The mass proliferation of workshops and whether or not they will continue to thrive.
The power of networking in landscape photography.
I hope you enjoy our conversation!
Over on Patreon this week, join Toni and I for a conversation about women in the landscape photography industry.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the people Toni recommended for the podcast:1. Kevin Kubota.
2. Sheila Dunn.
3. Christian Murillo.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. ArcPanel Free Luminosity Mask Tutorial.
For the full show notes and to see Toni's photography, head over to my blog.
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Scott Walton - Finding an Audience for your Photography
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Welcome to Episode 152 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. Be sure to check out the full liner notes for more info.
This week's episode features someone that has been photographing the landscape for over 30 years. He comes from the professional commercial space and now enjoys his time as a part-time professional fully employed in the IT world. I'd like to introduce you to Scott Walton.
We had a fun conversation this week and covered a variety of topics, including:
Fun stories about photographing some celebrities including President Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, and Dolly Parton.
Choosing to photograph close to home vs. going on epic adventures to exotic locations.
Finding an audience for your photography, including:
Getting published in LensWork Magazine.
Gallery representation.
Art Shows.
Review events like Photolucida and Houston Foto Fest.
Why he has not chosen to pursue a career as a full-time photographer.
A heartfelt story about how his photography changed the life of his friend.
You can also check out Scott's YouTube Channel, Instagram account, and Facebook page to see more of his work.
Over on Patreon this week, join Scott and I for a conversation about how he has leveraged photography workshops over the years to develop meaningful relationships with other photographers.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Scott recommended for the podcast:1. Huntington Witherill.
2. John Sexton & Charlie Cramer.
3. Laurent Martres.
4. Anne Larsen.
5. Alan Brock.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Dani Lefrancois 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 Mar 04, 2020
Brenda Tharp - Expressive Nature Photography
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Wednesday Mar 04, 2020
Welcome to Episode 150 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode features a fantastic landscape photographer from Santa Rosa, California, Brenda Tharp.
Brenda is a full-time photographer, educator and speaker with a passion for the natural world. Her landscape and nature photographs have been used by Apple, Nature Conservancy, and the National Park Service, as she is a contributor to many books and magazines.
We covered a wide variety of topics, including:
Expressive Nature Photography.
Finding Your Voice.
The Art of Seeing.
Seeking images in iconic places.
Recognizing the potential of a place.
Her latest book on Expressive Nature Photography.
Over on Patreon this week, join Brenda and I for a discussion on studying the masters of landscape photography and how that can impact your photography.
Additionally, Brenda is offering a discount on her book for patrons, so if you are interested in purchasing it, head to Patreon to get the link to that discount. You can support the podcast and support Brenda at the same time while getting an awesome book. Win/Win/Win!
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Here are the photographers Brenda recommended for the podcast:1. Jerry Dodrill.
2. Perri Schelat.
3. Peter Cox.
4. Bruce Hucko.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Nightscaper Conference May 20-22, 2020 - $100 off using the code "PAYNE100".
2. Gary Randall Columbia River Gorge 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.
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Live from the Out of Yosemite Conference
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Welcome to Episode 148 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
This week's episode was recorded live at Out of Yosemite. I was lucky to be invited as an instructor and podcast host by the gracious Out of Chicago team. They put together a fantastic line up of instructors, activities, presentations, and excursions. Students and instructors were given the opportunity to interact and learn from each other in the birthplace of modern landscape photography - the Yosemite Valley. Ansel Adams' son and daughter-in-law were in attendance as well as two of Ansel's former assistants, Alan Ross and John Sexton. We had an all-star list of instructors spanning several decades and styles of work from film experts to the latest time-lapse and digital masters.
It was such an honor to be a small part of it.
On the final night of the conference I had the wonderful privilege to host a live podcast in front of about 40 people. Our panel included some fantastic photographers:
Colleen Miniuk;
Charlotte Gibb;
Michael Frye; and,
Alex Noriega.
We covered a wide variety of topics, including:
How do you find and apply inspiration in your photography?
How has your photography evolved over time and why have you chosen to go the direction we have?
How do we bridge the divide between the old school methods and new school methods of landscape photography?
Why do you photograph?
What are the positive and negative impacts of bringing large groups of people to the National Parks?
What do you do when you’re not photographing and how does that influence your photography?
What are the pros and cons of shooting alone vs. groups?
What should students do after the conference?
Over on Patreon this week, we have something special for listeners. Before the conference officially began, the instructors had a wonderful dinner and many drinks to celebrate the start of the conference and to get to know each other. After this dinner, Colleen Miniuk, Franka Gabler, Michael Shainblum, and Alex Noriega joined me for a drunk podcast recording. It was so much fun! Just head over to patreon.com/fstopandlisten for more info on how you can support the podcast and get awesome bonus content like this drunk recording. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Out of Moab Conference - use the code "PAYNE" for $250 off until Feb. 28.
2. Out of Acadia Conference - use the code "PAYNE" for $250 off until Feb. 28.
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Jerry Greer - Book Publishing and Burnout in Landscape Photography
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Wednesday Jan 22, 2020
Welcome to Episode 144 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.
Heads-up! Stay tuned to the end of the show to hear who won our inaugural Landscape Conservation Award!
This week's episode features a landscape photographer from Johnson City, Tennessee, Jerry Greer. Jerry matriculated from his 4x5 film camera to digital in 2007 and hasn't looked back. Don't worry film lovers, next week we go the opposite direction! Jerry also spent most of his career publishing books for himself and other photographers, and I really enjoyed tapping into his knowledge about that. Jerry and I covered a wide variety of topics this week, including:
Jerry's transition from film to digital
His work on conservation and environmental assignments
His publishing company, Mountain Trail Press
His partnership with Ian Plant and Richard Bernabe
Why he took a 5-year break from photography in 2014
and a lot more...
Over on Patreon this week, Jerry shares some of his thoughts on how to approach a book project. I have been thinking about doing a book for awhile and talking to him was really helpful, so if you are thinking about doing this as well, this was a good talk. Head over to patreon.com/fstopandlisten for more info on how you can support the podcast and get bonus content at the same time.
Here are the photographers Jerry recommended for the podcast:1. Todd Caudle.
2. Richard Bernabe.
3. Joseph Rossbach.
4. Tony Sweet.
5. Mac Stone.
6. Clay Bolt.
7. Nye Simmons.
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 Sep 18, 2019
Alister Benn - Expressive Landscape Photography
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Wednesday Sep 18, 2019
Welcome to Episode 126 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features one of my favorite photographers hailing from Scotland- Alister Benn. Alister has been teaching landscape photography since 2009. Alister has a refreshing approach and a questioning mind that has formed the foundation of his new photography company, Expressive Photography. Alister is pushing back against the same old teaching approaches used for decades.
Alister and I covered a lot of fun ground this week, including:
His journey as a landscape photographer.
His new company, Expressive Photography.
His upcoming partnerships with Alex Noriega, Hans Strand, Ryan Dyar, and Adam Gibbs (to name a few).
Established workshop teaching techniques and how they might inhibit creativity.
Homogenization in landscape photography.
Reconnecting with the landscape - Why are you there?
His YouTube Channel.
...lots more!
Please see the blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com for the full liner notes!
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 Jul 17, 2019
David Cobb - Photographing Japanese Gardens and Landscape Photography on through-hikes
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Wednesday Jul 17, 2019
Welcome to Episode 117 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week features an absolute legend in the landscape photography business - David Cobb. David is a photographer living in Oregon and is a founding member of the Photo Cascadia Team.David and I covered a lot of fun ground this week, including:
His journey as a landscape photographer.
Photographing Japanese Gardens (and David's book on it).
Long distance through-hiking as a landscape photographer.
Photo location sharing and David's excellent blog post about it.
The role of the workshop leader.
Over on Patreon, David and I talk about the origins and vision for Photo Cascadia.
Before we get to the show, I wanted to tell you again about one of our Patrons of the podcast - Anton Averin. Anton has developed a luminosity masking panel that is very solid, and a lot more affordable than most others on the market. If you want to give it a try, I have some free copies to give away to anyone that writes a 5-star review of the podcast over on iTunes. Just write the review and send me a note on your platform of choice.
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 will end July 26th, is "mountains and deserts" in honor of a tattoo I'm in the process of getting. Let's see those awesome shots over on our community board!
Here are the photographers that David recommended for the podcast:
1. The Photo Cascadia Team.
2. Jack Dykinga.
3. Christian Heeb.
4. Brian David Griffith.
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 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 Feb 27, 2019
William Patino - The Landscapes of New Zealand
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Wednesday Feb 27, 2019
Welcome to Episode 097 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with William Patino!
First and foremost William is a husband and father, based out of the mountainside town of Te Anau, in the South Island of New Zealand. Originally from Wollongong Australia, in 2012 photography came into his life and completely changed the way he viewed the world. He's since fallen in love with this art and traversed the globe, pursuing rare and illusive moments of atmosphere and light. Since late 2014, he has been working full time as a landscape photographer, hosting his own photography workshops and guiding tours the world over, as well as shooting for various brands and clients.
We covered some fun topics this week, including:
1. How William became a full-time professional photographer.
2. Why William moved to New Zealand.
3. William's passion for the wilderness and how that translates into his work.
4. William's evolving editing style over time.
5. William's approach to tripod-free landscape photography.
6. Mental health and the link with photography.
7. Being a vegetarian as a landscape photographer.
8. Social media stuff.
9. William's awesome Bob Ross impression.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Your support is critical - it helps with production costs and to improve the podcast over time. Thanks! Even $1 / mo helps a lot! We are growing closer to our goal of getting to $1,000/mo in support, at which point I will create an award to be given to a photographer that is a champion of conservation. Help us get there!
This week on Patreon, William and I talked about his approach to releasing new work - how and why he does it.
To learn more about William, check him out:
Website.
Instagram.
Here is the photographer that William recommended for the podcast:
1. Volcano Pilot
Some examples of William's photography can be seen below.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. You can also join the conversation on our Facebook Group! We've also started an Instagram page and a Facebook page for the podcast, where we'll be sharing updates as we go!
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Sean Parker - Arizona's Dark Skies
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Welcome to Episode 096 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast with Sean Parker!
Sean Parker is a professional photographer / time-lapse cinematographer based in Tucson, Arizona. Sean is passionate for capturing the beauty in the universe and specializes in all types of photography. Sean is most passionate about landscape & astro-photography work. Sean has been featured in many publications, commercials, and projects with companies such as: Smithsonian, Discovery, LG, Samsung, Annapurna Films, New York Times, Arizona Highways, and more!
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As discussed in the introduction, I'm partnering with podcast patron Jason Matias on the launch of his Art of Selling Art service. If you want to sign up and help out the podcast in return, head on over to the launch page.
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We covered some fun topics this week, including:
1. How Sean got his start as a photographer.
2. His favorite aspects of the types of photography he is into.
3. How competition drives us as artists & the pros and cons of it.
4. Working with brands.
5. The realities of being a full-time professional landscape photographer.
6. Location sharing.
7. Time-lapse photography.
8. Night photography composites.
9. His work with LG on their new TV Product launch. Another teaser.
10. Gear! We discussed our kits, and I shared info about a crazy spreadsheet I created.
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, Sean and I talked about star trails and time-lapse photography.
Head on over to the liner notes for a lot more!
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
Erin Babnik & Alex Nail - The Post-Processing Debate
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
Wednesday Aug 29, 2018
Welcome to Episode 071 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen: THE Post-Processing Landscape Photography Debate with Erin Babnik & Alex Nail! Get your popcorn ready - Erin and Alex deliver the goods and share their perspectives on the ever-prevalent debate on post-processing in landscape photography. I'd love to hear where you personally fall on the debate after listening.
Alex Nail is a full-time landscape photographer based in Bristol, UK with a passion for mountains and wilderness areas. He increasingly heads to remote or hard to reach locations in search of new images. His photography is largely illustrative, showing magical lighting conditions and spectacular scenery. Alex is a great believer in the trustworthiness of photography as an artistic medium. Alex edits his images; however, they are all real, with nothing added or taken away.
Erin Babnik is a full-time adventure landscape photographer, photography educator, writer, and speaker. She is known for her ambitious images, for her adventurous approach in the field, and for her thought-provoking writing and speaking. Her dedication to outdoor photography evolved out of her years working as an art historian, photographing at archaeological sites and in museums for the purposes of teaching and research. Erin draws upon her background in art history in bringing a deep knowledge of aesthetics, visual communication, and cultural relevancy to her own photographic work and to her ideas about the art of photography, which she expresses to audiences around the world.
Here are links to various things that came up on the podcast:
1. Atlantic Magazine article on digital manipulation
2. On Landscape article from Guy Tal
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!
Over on Patreon this week, Alex, Erin, and I discussed the presentation of images taken on exotic workshops, comp stomping, and more.
To learn more about Erin and Alex, check out their websites:
Erin Babnik.Alex Nail.
Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
Sangeeta Dey - Landscape Photography as a Language
Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
Wednesday Aug 22, 2018
Welcome to Episode 070 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Sangeeta Dey!
Sangeeta is a California Bay area based landscape photographer and pediatric neuropsychologist. Sangeeta’s work was recognized as being amongst top 101 International Landscape Photographers in 2017. More recently, Nikon celebrated their 100th Anniversary milestone. For their centennial celebration, they included Sangeeta in their “#Nikon100” program, which identified 100 photographers as rising photography stars. As per Nikon, it is the list they have curated based on the work of photographers who have been creating inspiring work and telling amazing stories.
We covered some great topics this week, including:
1. Juggling being a pediatric neuropsychologist and a landscape photographer.
2. The Nikon 100 list.
3. Females in landscape photography and the Nikon marketing blunder.
4. Photography as a language.
5. Artistic philosophy.
6. What keeps her inspired.
7. Workshops - how to pick them and how to leverage them.
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Over on Patreon this week, Sangeeta and I discussed authenticity and social media, sharing locations, and the power of influence.
To learn more about Sangeeta, check out her online presence:
Website.
Instagram.
Here are the photographers that Sangeeta recommended for the podcast:
1. Charlotte Hamilton Gibb.
2. Floris Van Bruegel.
3. Atif Saeed.
4. Matt Jackisch.
Some examples of Sangeeta's photography can be seen on the liner notes on my blog at www.mattpaynephotography.com
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