404: Francesco Carovillano - Lessons Learned from the Barbizon Painters

Francesco Carovillano shares his journey as a landscape photographer, discussing his transition from commercial work to personal projects, particularly focusing on his book 'Fontainebleau Intimate Landscape.' He reflects on the importance of finding creative freedom in photography, the influence of social media, and the lessons learned from the Barbizon painters who fought to accept landscape art. Through his experiences, Francesco emphasizes the significance of personal expression and the limitless potential of deeply exploring a single location. In this conversation, Matt Payne and Francesco delve into the evolution of photography as an art form, discussing the historical context of intimate landscapes and the philosophical debates surrounding artistic interpretation versus documentary representation.

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Resources Mentioned

• Francesco's book: Fontainebleau - Intimate Landscape
• Francesco's camera kit: Canon R5 and the Canon 100-500
• Guy Tal's latest book: Be Extraordinary
• Natural Landscape Photography Awards Volume 4 Book
• Support the podcast on Patreon