F-Stop Collaborate and Listen

250: Michael Bonocore - The Triple Threat of Content Creation in Travel Photography

Welcome to episode 250 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by a travel and landscape photographer hailing from Boise, Idaho - Michael Bonocore. 
Michael and I have been acquainted on social media for a very long time and I've always enjoyed his enthusiasm, humor, and business acumen. As I expected, he was full of great information and easy to talk to, so I think you'll enjoy our chat this week quite a lot.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Geotagging in landscape photography,
The power of networking in the photography industry,
Storytelling in travel photography,
The Giving Lens,
PetaPixel Travel,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Michael and I discuss the heavy topic of Travel Photography and the Conundrum of Carbon we all face as photographers.
Here's who Michael recommended for the podcast this week:
Renan Ozturk.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Supporting fellow podcast community members.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Clubhouse? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

249: Nathan St. Andre - Art Shows & Color Blindness

Welcome to episode 249 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by Southwest Utah landscape photographer and biologist, Nathan St. Andre. 
Nathan and I have been chatting on social media for many years and I've found him to be a very nice guy with a lot of insight. He happens to make the bulk of his living selling prints at art shows and so we focused a lot of our attention on this, diving deep into his motivations and how it impacts his photography.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Nathan's approach to selling prints at art shows,
How art shows inform Nathan's photography,
Nathan's "Does My Art Suck" test,
Nathan's experience as a color-blind landscape photographer,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Nathan and I discuss how to find success in print sales as landscape photographers.
Here's who Nathan recommended for the podcast this week:
Nic Stover.
Jeff Pedersen.
Marsel Van Oosten.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Enchroma Color Blindness Test.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Clubhouse? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

248: Printmaking in Landscape Photography - A Panel Conversation

Welcome to episode 248 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by three master printmakers, John Sexton, Joseph Holmes, and Michael Strickland for an engaging panel conversation on printmaking in landscape photography.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Why make prints at all?
Their personal approaches to printmaking and how they are different.
How their approaches to printmaking has changed their fieldcraft.
The creative process in printmaking.
And a lot more!
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Robb Hirsch's book.
3. John Sexton's newsletter archive [subscribe here].
4. John Sexton's Ventana Editions (use code MATTPAYNE10 for 10% off at checkout).
5. Michael Strickland's Platinum Palladium Printing Service (10% off by mentioning the podcast).
6. Joseph Holmes' favorite images.
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.

247: John Paul Caponigro - Finding Our Voice | Differentiating Ourselves as Artists

Welcome to episode 247 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by John Paul Caponigro - a full-time photographer living in the small town of Cushing Maine and the son of legendary photographer Paul Caponigro. 
John Paul was steeped in the classical American tradition of Landscape Photography at an early age, and he has since made a name for himself by blending his photography with a variety of other artforms, both digital and analog. On this week's episode we discuss:
John Paul's journey into photography and how he has strived to differentiate himself as an artist,
The difference between what art "is" and what it "is about,"
Discovering the extraordinary in the ordinary through photography,
Finding our voice as artists (and is that even a thing?),
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, join John Paul and I as we discuss his pursuit of studying creativity, how he has gone about doing it, and how it has helped him as an artist.
Here's who John Paul recommended for the podcast this week:
Eddie Soloway.
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.

246: Kurt Budliger - The Lorax of Landscape Photography

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.

245: Todd Pickering - The Merits of an Education in Fine Art | Curating our Work

Welcome to episode 245 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.
This week on the podcast I was joined by Todd Pickering - a full-time professional photographer from Point Reyes, California. Todd has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute and owns his own gallery where he showcases what he describes as quiet work. He also has done a lot of photography gigs for California wineries. Todd and I talk a lot about the benefits of obtaining an education in art, and the role his professional gigs have played in improving the way he approaches nature photography.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Todd's journey into photography through his education in fine art,
How his work with wineries has positively impacted his ability to make his landscape images,
How his trips into nature with his wife have transformed the way he sees photography,
How Todd curates his work for his gallery and his customers,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Todd and I chat briefly about art reps and how to value our work when we are asked to sell it to a third party representative.
Here's who Todd recommended for the podcast this week:
Jerry Dodrill.
Carlos Porrata.
Steve Babbitt.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
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.

244: Sarina Jackson - A Focus on Women in Landscape Photography

Welcome to episode 244 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Sarina Jackson - a lawyer and landscape photographer living in Sydney, Australia. Sarina is the co-founder of In Focus Women, a community and podcast created to celebrate and bring together female landscape photographers from around the world.
On this week's episode we discuss:
Why Sarina decided to create the In Focus Women community and podcast,
What Sarina has learned by running a community focused on women photographers,
Challenges women face in landscape photography that men take for granted,
The Catch-22 we face by choosing to (or not to) differentiate women from men in landscape photography,
How her photography has been impacted by the work she has put into In Focus Women,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, Sarina and I talk about her journey into drone photography and how it has transformed her approach to landscape photography.
Here's who Sarina recommended for the podcast this week:
David Rogers.
Serena Dzenis.
Laurie Winter.
Viktoria Haack.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. Join the Wisdom app, follow my user name - @mattpaynephoto - and join me on " target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">January 4th at 6 PM Mountain Time to ask me your questions about printing and monetizing your photography prints.
3. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
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.

243: Murray Livingston - Creativity and Experience-driven Landscape Photography

Welcome to episode 243 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Murray Livingston - a South African landscape photographer and freelance architect who actively practices a contemplative style of photography while living out of his off-grid van.
On this week's episode we discuss:
How Murray's study of architecture has influenced his approach to landscape photography,
How Murray plan to continue to push his photography into a full-time pursuit,
The roles that landscape photography and being in nature have in his life,
The creative process,
Experience-driven vs. outcome-driven landscape photography
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, we recorded a bonus episode for people that are kind enough to financially support the show over there. Murray and I discuss how landscape photography is a form of thought.
Here's who Murray recommended for the podcast this week:
Mike Boden.
Adrian Dziewanski.
Brendon Holt.
Andrew Baruffi.
Jassen Todorov.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the podcast on Patreon.
2. F-Stop Collaborate and Listen T-Shirt!
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.

242: Jeppe Michael Jensen - Sticking with Landscape Photography as a Hobby

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.

241: Jonathan Buford - Landscape Photography and Craft Beer for Conservation

Welcome to episode 241 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Jonathan Buford - a landscape photographer and the founder & owner of Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company. 
Jonathan founded his brewery with a conservation focus and goal, which intersects with his personal goals for his photography as well. Jonathan is working on a photography book project where he is focusing on all 90 wilderness areas in Arizona, with the hopes of showing the world why these places are so special and why we need to do more to protect them as photographers. 
On this week's episode we discuss:
How photography led Jonathan to found Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company,
The conundrums we all face when photographing wild places,
Why failure is ok as a landscape photographer,
And a lot more!
Here's who Jonathan recommended for the podcast this week:
Joel Hazelton.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Gary Randall & Chris Byrne Columbia River Gorge Workshop.
2. F-Stop Collaborate and Listen T-Shirt!

240: William McIntosh - Authenticity, Artistry and Creativity in Landscape Photography

Welcome to episode 240 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by William McIntosh - a landscape photographer and choral music professor at Mt. San Antonio College in Southern California. William and I have been exchanging long and thoughtful e-mails for several years and I finally decided that it would be much more fun to debate our ideas publicly on the podcast instead of via e-mail, so I invited him to join me. I'm so glad he agreed!
On this week's episode we discuss:
How photography became an outlet for William after losing his wife to cancer,
The differences between absolute art and programmatic art,
Is landscape photography art, and when is it art?
Chasing the light vs. slowing down,
Why William has no qualms chasing the icons and epic light,
Our motivations for creating images and how that helps shape the types of images we create,
And a lot more!
Here's who William recommended for the podcast this week:
Bruno Pisani.
Noel Casaje.
Eric Gail.
Greg Boratyn.
Todd Miller.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support Michael Tokildsen's Kickstarter Project.
2. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
3. Support the show on Patreon.
4. Simonton Scale of Creativity.
5. Bartle Test of Gamer (and maybe Photographer) Psychology.
By the way, if anyone is curious, here's how I scored (Matt Payne):You are 67% Explorer
What Bartle says:
Explorers delight in having the game expose its internal machinations to them. They try progressively esoteric actions in wild, out-of-the-way places, looking for interesting features (i.e. bugs) and figuring out how things work. Scoring points may be necessary to enter some next phase of exploration, but it's tedious, and anyone with half a brain can do it. Killing is quicker, and might be a constructive exercise in its own right, but it causes too much hassle in the long run if the deceased return to seek retribution. Socializing can be informative as a source of new ideas to try out, but most of what people say is irrelevant or old hat. The real fun comes only from discovery, and making the most complete set of maps in existence.
You are also:
60% Achiever
40% Killer
33% Socializer
I've thought about how this relates to my style of photography and it makes a lot of sense! I'd love to hear about your scores and how it relates to your style of photography.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.

239: Huibo Hou - Refining Our Vision for Consistency

Welcome to episode 239 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Huibo Hou - a landscape photographer originally from China now living in San Diego.
Her photography has a very consistent look and feel to it which is something I think that a lot of photographers strive to achieve. She predominantly creates images in the black and white style that is quite stunning and her name consistently comes to mind when photographers are asked who currently inspires them.
On this week's episode we discuss:
How her multi-cultural background influences her work,
Her transition from documenting moments to expressing emotion,
Her journey into photography and diverging away from chasing perfect moments,
Hunters vs. gatherers in landscape photography,
The trouble with pre-conception in landscape photography,
Honing in on a consistent look in our images,
Cultural influences on our approaches to landscape photography,
And a lot more!
Here's who Huibo recommended for the podcast this week:
Yan Zhang.
Ciming Mei.
Viktoria Haack.
The Atlas of Beauty.
Robert Hecht.
Bruce Percy.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support Michael Tokildsen's Kickstarter Project.
2. Sarah Marino's new e-book.
3. Support the show on Patreon.

238: Michael Torkildsen - Composition is a Dance!

Welcome to episode 238 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Michael Torkildsen - a landscape photographer who has been living on the road since right before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with his eyes on becoming a full-time photographer. 
Michael has had to pivot quite a bit since he launched into his full-time career and has recently been putting in the hard work of writing a self-published book on composition. Michael and I chat about his book project, and focus a lot of our time on discussing the challenges of composition in landscape and nature photography. We also discuss:
Stories from working in his mother's 1-hour photo shop,
His journey into full-time photography through COVID-19,
Photographing icons and its application in composition,
Rules of composition and how to use them (or not),
Our thoughts on Instagram,
And a lot more!
In the episode we briefly discussed Greg Vaughn's excellent Photographing Oregon book, and Greg sent in a correction to the discussion:"For Photographing Oregon, the publisher and I arranged a license for each of those photos with the creators. The photographers were paid in the form of 10 copies of the book (valued at $25 each), plus they received an adjacent photo credit and a link to their website in the book. With the exception of one photographer, all of the photographers that I asked to contribute readily did so on those terms. We did the same for photographs featured in Photographing Washington."
Here's who Michael recommended for the podcast this week:
Steven Webber.
Hilton Chen.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support Michael's Kickstarter Project.
2. Michael Rung's special offer.
3. Support the show on Patreon.
4. Join us on Clubhouse!
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.

237: William Neill, Eric Bennett, & Alex Noriega - Curation, Creative Blocks, and Legacy

Welcome to episode 237 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
 
This week on the podcast I was joined by William Neill, Eric Bennett, and Alex Noriega for a casual yet informative conversation that is filled with tidbits of wisdom that I think any landscape and nature photographer can get something out of. The main focus of our conversation was around collaboration and community, central components to the success of Eric Bennett's new book, Conversations with Nature.
 
On the podcast this week, we discuss:
How and why Alex and William got involved in Eric's book project,
How to support photographers that you admire,
Curation of our photography and the role it plays in standing out,
Creative blocks and how to overcome them,
Legacy in photography,
And a lot more!
Mentioned on the show this week:
William Neill's book.
Eric Bennett's post-processing videos. Use the code "FSTOP20" for 20% off.
Alex Noriega's post-processing videos.
Support the show on Patreon.

236: Talor Stone - A Heartfelt Journey into Landscape Photography

Welcome to episode 236 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Talor Stone - a PhD researcher and photographer based in Pensacola, Florida. After serving as a federal agent for the United States military, Talor broke from the traditional career path to pursue photography. In this episode, Talor starts off by sharing a very personal and emotional story about her start as a photographer, and I am so thankful she opened up and shared that with us, as it really provides excellent context and inspiration.
On the podcast this week, we also discuss:
How to break into the field as a full-time professional,
The challenges and rewards of being a full-time photographer,
Talor's research on climate change,
Reconciling our impacts on climate while engaging in this profession / hobby,
And a lot more!
Here's who Talor recommended for the podcast this week:
Ashlei Payne.
Zaria Forman.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the show on Patreon.
2. QT Luong "Our National Monuments" Special Offer.

235: Dawn Wilson - Ethics in Nature Photography

Welcome to episode 235 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Dawn Wilson, a wildlife and nature photographer living in Estes Park, Colorado at the base of Rocky Mountain National Park. Dawn is a fantastic wildlife photographer and the president of the North American Nature Photography Association.
On the podcast this week, we discuss:
How Dawn has leveraged her college degrees in her pursuit of her full-time photography career,
Dawn's 15-month trip in an RV,
Raising awareness about wildlife conservation,
The top ethical issues facing nature photographers,
Dawn's role as president of NANPA,
The changing landscape of the places we love and reservation systems,
And a lot more!
Here's who Dawn recommended for the podcast this week:
Lisa Langell
Eric Fisher
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the show on Patreon.
2. Nature Photographer's Network - 20% off + Free Trial.
3. Shimoda Action X Camera Bag system + 10% discount (Payne10).
4. 5 Fun Facts Estes Park Column by Dawn Wilson.
5. Climate Change and Depression article.
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.

234: Richard Bernabe - 20 Years of Wisdom as a Professional Photographer

Welcome to episode 234 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Richard Bernabe, an international travel landscape and wildlife photographer who has been recommended about 400 times to be on the podcast and we finally made it happen!
Richard was a blast to speak with and I just love interacting with him on Twitter, where he has over 1,000,000 followers. Richard has been in the photography game full-time for twenty years and with that comes a lot of wisdom, experience, and hindsight which he shares with us on today's show.
On the podcast this week, we discuss:
A day in the life of an international travel photographer,
The pros and cons of Richard's on-the-move lifestyle,
What Richard has learned in his 20 years of professional photography,
What Richard attributes his successes to,
How Richard was able to amass his following,
Whether or not Richard has had to sacrifice his personal values to survive as a professional photographer,
The pros and cons of NFTs,
And a lot more!
Here's who Richard recommended for the podcast this week:
Randy Johnson
Kevin Pepper
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the show on Patreon.
2. This Way Photography Workshops and Tours.
3. Jon Norris Joshua Tree Workshops.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy!
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.

233: Jess Findlay - Wildlife Photography, Mountaineering, and Pre-Visualization

Welcome to episode 233 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Jess Findlay, a wildlife and landscape photographer from Vancouver British Columbia. 
Jess spent his childhood hiking and birdwatching with his family, throughout the Pacific Northwest through which his passion for photography was born. In 2011, Jess was awarded the International Youth Photographer of the Year award from Nature's Best Photography; prompting him to take this serious hobby to the next level. Since then, Jess has gone on to be awarded in the prestigious BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, among other accolades. Photography has brought him deep into the backcountry of the Pacific Northwest and beyond where he also engages in mind-boggling mountaineering adventures, which we discuss at length this week.
On today's podcast we covered a wide array of topics that you'll hopefully enjoy.
We discuss:
The linkage between challenging photography locations and our appreciation for natural photographs,
The double-edged sword of pre-visualization,
The role of curiosity in Jess' image-making,
Philosophical approaches to photo editing,
And a lot more!
Here's who Jess recommended for the podcast this week:
Peter Mather
Connor Stefanison
Gerrit Vyn
Thomas Barbin
Matthew Studebaker
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Support the show on Patreon.

232: Alfonso Calero - Cultural Fluidity & Creativity in Landscape Photography

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.

231: Cody Schultz - Overcoming Mental Health in Landscape Photography

Welcome to episode 231 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Cody Schultz, a black and white landscape photographer living in Pennsylvania who has chosen to work in the medium of film.Cody and I talked a lot about the impact of social media and other factors on our mental health and how we can use our work to overcome these challenges. On today's podcast we covered a wide array of topics that you'll hopefully enjoy.We discuss:
Social media and mental health,
Knowing when it feels right to make the image,
Pursuit of what's important to us as photographers,
The medium of Black and White photography,
And a lot more!
Here's who Cody recommended for the podcast this week:
David King Rowe IV
Natalie Oberg
Kevin Holliday
Paul Hart
Olivier Du Tre
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Reed Art & Imaging 20% off Discount - "PAYNEPDCST" - Contact Michael Baker at 303-573-8084; extension 321 or email him at michael.baker@reedphoto.com
2. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
3. Guy Tal's Book, "More Than a Rock" - use code GUYTAL35 for 35% off!
4. Support the show on Patreon.

230: James Lane - Processing Emotion Through Landscape Photography

Welcome to episode 230 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by James Lane, a landscape photographer and physics teacher living in Wakefield in the United Kingdom.
James is the kind of photographer I deeply admire - he focuses on local subjects and has a keen eye for incredibly personal and emotionally impactful intimate work that is jaw dropping. I highly encourage you to take a look at his work as we dive into the conversation so you can get a sense for what we will be discussing today.
We discuss:
Using emotion to fuel our creative process,
Themes of personal darkness and using photography to process them,
The risks and benefits to moving to new places,
James' approach to editing,
The impact of increased visitation in the United Kingdom,
The benefits of printing your work,
And a lot more!
Over on Patreon this week, James and I provide our tips and tricks to printing our work, something we are both quite into these days.
Here's who James recommended for the podcast this week:
Joe Cornish
Simon Baxter
Josh Glaister
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Reed Art & Imaging 20% off Discount - "PAYNEPDCST" - Contact Michael Baker at 303-573-8084; extension 321 or email him at michael.baker@reedphoto.com
2. Support the show on Patreon.

229: Claude Fiddler - Inside the High Sierra via Large Format Film

Welcome to episode 229 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Claude Fiddler.
Claude spent much of his life deeply exploring and photographing the High Sierra of California after being inspired by the likes of Galen Rowell and Ansel Adams. Most of Claude's images were created using a large format film camera in extremely remote locations in the Sierra wilderness.
We discuss:
The Single Powerful Image vs. a series of images,
Photographing experience while presenting our work as art,
Learning on large-format cameras vs. digital,
The importance of studying the work of the giants that came before us,
Claude's new book, "Inside the High Sierra."
Inside the High Sierra is Claude Fiddler’s third fine art monograph describing the mood and lighting of the High Sierra. The book includes 50 photographs from 35 years of explorations into the Range of Light. With a foreword from Tom Hornbein and essays from Michael Cohen, Laurel Fiddler, Peter Croft, and Dick Dorworth, along with Fiddler’s descriptions of the experiences of each picture, this book joins the classic works of art from the Sierra Nevada. Also, each essay is graced with a pen and ink drawing from the artist Valerie Cohen.
The book is hardbound, printed on 200gsm archival paper, and there will only be 1,000 copies Printed. 100 copies will be slip-cased in a custom built wood box milled from reclaimed Western White pine and accompanied with an 8x10-inch limited edition print. These prints will only be sold with the book.
Over on Patreon this week, Claude and I talk about the need for us to have honest conversations about our carbon impact in the age of climate crisis.
Here's who Claude recommended for the podcast this week:
Caroline VanHemert
Steve Solinsky
Jon Waterman
John Wawrzonek
Joseph Holmes
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Matt Payne's Private 1:1 Photography Workshops.
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.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.

228: James Rodewald - Inspiration | Our Nemesis | Meditation

Welcome to episode 228 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by James Rodewald.
James is a photographer and science teacher residing in the State of New York. He started his photographic journey back in the early 1980s with a 35-mm film camera. Although his portfolio of film and digital work spans many years, one can see a few common themes emerge. One of those central themes is a long-term attempt to capture scenes of the natural world seemingly untouched by humanity: nature in its natural state.
We discuss:
Balancing art with a full-time career and parenthood
Using meditation to help channel creativity on a busy schedule
Finding ongoing inspiration in local subjects
Finding ongoing inspiration while returning to frequented locations and or familiar subjects
Your photographic nemesis -- Identifying what draws you to a subject but yet evades your ability to record or express it
Supporting conservation efforts through photography
Over on Patreon this week, James and I discuss our thoughts on overcoming burnout.
Here's who James recommended for the podcast this week:
Chris Murray
Paulo Valdivia
Eric Erleubeusch
Saikat Chakraborty
Karen Waller
Marianthi Lainas
Huibo Hou
Ami Vitale
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
2. James Rodewald's Animal Abstracts Book.
3. Matt Payne's Private 1:1 Photography Workshops.
4. Charity Watch.
5. Charity Navigator.
Support the show on Patreon.

227: NFTs and Landscape Photography - A Panel Discussion

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.

226: Jordan Inglee - Flow States | Workflows | Nature vs. Money

Welcome to episode 226 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Jordan Inglee, a landscape photographer living in Portland, Oregon who has an extensive background in video production and live event production. I was fortunate to meet Jordan at last year's Out of Chicago Live conference and have been enjoying bantering with him on Twitter. Jordan and I discuss a variety of topics this week, including:
Venue and concert video production,
Shifting to photography as an income,
Struggles with making money and conserving nature,
Flow states,
Digital workflows,
And a lot more.
There is no bonus episode on Patreon this week because I wanted to keep all of our conversation in one episode - so basically everyone gets a free Patreon bonus episode this week!
Here's who Jordan recommended for the podcast this week:
Paul Grossman
Francois Casanova
Ben Strauss
Jen Grand
Gabe Rodriquez
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Natural Landscape Photography Awards - Use the code PAYNE15 for 15% off
2. Clubhouse Club for the Podcast
Support the show on Patreon.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.

225: Scott Wilson - A Photographer's Battle with Colon Cancer

Welcome to episode 225 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Scott Wilson, a landscape, wildlife, cityscape, and portrait photographer who recently has overcome a stage 4 Colon Cancer diagnosis. Scott leveraged his love for photography to overcome his diagnosis and has leveraged his recovery as a catalyst to take his artwork to new levels. On today's show, you will be inspired by Scott's story and his attitude on photography.
Scott and I discuss a variety of topics this week, including:
Scott's varied interests in different genres in photography and how they inform each other.
Scott's battle with Colon Cancer and the role photography played in his recovery.
How to use photography to advocate for various causes you are passionate about.
Photographing wild mustangs.
Opening a gallery during COVID and his approach to running the business.
And a lot more.
Over on Patreon this week, Scott and I discuss our shared passion for Seascapes and the sense of camaraderie you can have when photographing with friends.
Here's who Scott recommended for the podcast this week:
Lee Jeffries.
Dawn Wilson.
Mark Littlejohn.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Scott's book, "Through the Window."
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.

224: Chris Murray - Quiet Scenes & the Difficulties with Full-Time Artistry

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.

223: Danielle Hayden - Finance & Accounting for Photographers

Welcome to episode 223 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by Danielle Hayden, who owns Kickstart Accounting. While Danielle is not a photographer, she's an expert in helping entrepreneurs think about and attain their financial goals. As photographers, many of us are independent creators and therefore entrepreneurs, but some of us are hobbyists who just want to take pretty photographs or express ourselves artistically. No matter which camp you find yourself in, you will find some value from listening to this episode as it will help you think strategically about your business or hobby.
Danielle and I discuss many financially related topics this week that will help you with your photography, including:
Budgeting.
Tax write-offs for photographers.
Money fears and entrepreneurship.
Transitioning from part-time to full-time as a photographer.
Looking at our numbers to help us financially.
And a lot more.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Alaska Workshops with Gary Randall.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.

222: Julian Elliott - Becoming a Generalist in Photography

Welcome to episode 222 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by a photographer living in France and originally from the United Kingdom: Julian Elliott.
Julian and I discuss a wide variety of topics this week, including:
The advantages of generalizing across many forms of photography vs. sticking to just one.
Julian's thoughts and experiences in collaborating with other photographers.
Respecting new cultures and getting the most out of your travel experiences.
And a lot more.
Over on Patreon this week, Julian talks about stock photography and his experiences in fighting copyright infringement.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
2. Pixsy.com - Copyright InfringementSupport the show on Patreon. Pretty please?

221: Mark Denney - From Corporate Life to YouTube Sensation

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.

220: Cath Simard - Composite Photographic Artwork

Welcome to episode 220 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!
This week on the podcast I was joined by a photographer and digital artist who lives in Quebec, Canada: Cath Simard.
Cath is a self-proclaimed composite artist whose work has a very consistent look and feel. Her artwork combines various elements from spectacular locations across the globe. Perhaps what is most refreshing about Cath's approach to her artwork is how she has embraced describing her methodology in detail when she shares it - inspiring others to learn how to create similar work themselves.
Over on Patreon this week, Cath and I discuss NFTs. Cath breaks down the NFT marketplace for us and discusses how you can break into this emerging market if you are interested. We also discuss the climate impacts of NFTs.
Here's who Cath recommended for the podcast this week:
Ryan Newburn.
Max Rive.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Clubhouse Club for the Podcast.
2. ARC Panel.
3. Cath's Shades of Blue Preset Pack.
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.

219: Lisa LaPointe - Seafaring Nature Photography

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.

218: Paul Schmit - A Nuclear Physicist's Views on Landscape Photography

Welcome to episode 218 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by a nuclear physicist and night photographer extraordinaire, Paul Schmit.
Paul is one of the first people I became aware of using an interesting night photography technique known as Deepscapes, which we talk about on this week's show. He's also a father of two and is busy working on a way to provide the world with nearly limitless energy through nuclear fusion and so we discuss the interplay of his science life, his family life, and his photography life.
Paul and I also discuss:
Why he has chosen night photography as his main photography passion.
How he captured the International Space Station transiting across the rising sun.
How he approaches composition of deep sky objects as related to landscape objects.
Why he values a more authentic approach to chasing and capturing the night sky.
And HEAPS more!
Here's who Paul recommended for the podcast this week:
Scott Aspinall.
Marybeth Kiczenski.
Adrian Mauduit.
Jassen Todorov.
Colin Sillerud.
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!
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.

217: Zoe Pamintuan - A Teacher's Perspective on Landscape Photography

Welcome to episode 217 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week on the podcast I was joined by a Filipino-American photographer living in Southern California - Zoe Pamintuan.
Zoe is a full-time teacher for middle-school children and has been a photographer since she was a child. Her photography has been heavily influenced by Joshua Tree National Park as well as architectural structures. Of late, she has been focused on black and white imagery and has been doing a lot of introspection with her photographic process to try to determine the meaning behind her work - a large focus of our conversation on today's show.
Over on Patreon this week, Zoe and I discuss how to seek meaning in our photographs. You can listen to this bonus episode and hundreds more by supporting the show at $5 per month.
Here's who Zoe recommended for the podcast this week:
Bruce Percy.
Michael Kenna.
Huntington Witherill.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
2. Exclusive 1:1 Experiences with Matt Payne.
3. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
4. Zoe's Instagram.
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.
 

216: Mental Health and Landscape Photography - A Panel Discussion

Welcome to episode 216 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I hosted a special panel conversation on mental health and landscape photography with my guests Brian Rueb, Bryan Pezman, and Len Metcalf.
In 2019, there were an estimated 51.5 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States suffering from mental illness. This number represents 21% of all U.S. adults. The statistics for mental illness are quite staggering; however, it also means that if you are suffering that you are not alone. As artists and photographers, there is a lot that can be said for using art as a means for coping with mental illness and expressing our experiences with it. In this podcast episode, we explore this topic deeply and examine the impacts of mental illness on us, photographic artists.
Bryan, Len, Brian, and I discuss mental health issues in landscape photography this week, including:
Each of their personal struggles with mental health and how it has impacted their photographic careers.
How landscape photography has helped them manager their mental health.
Using photography to help others suffering with mental health issues.
Spotting the line between therapeutic processing of mental health through our artwork and darker more dangerous territory.
Social media's impact on our mental health as landscape photographers.
Authentic connections with the natural world and how they can impact our mental health.
How the financial side of photography impacts our connection with photography and our mental health.
How expectations and the how in our pursuit of photography can impact our mental health.
And lots more.
Over on Patreon this week, we discuss the challenges in showing grace and tolerance for those suffering with mental health who behave in outwardly aggressive and mean ways towards the photographic community.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Lens Journal.
2. Storm Chasing Tours with Bryan Pezman.
3. Gary Randall Alaska Workshop.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.

215: Camille Seaman - An Indigenous Perspective on Landscape Photography

Welcome to episode 215 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
 
This week's guest is Camille Seaman.
 
Camille was born in 1969 to a Native American father and African American mother. Her photographs have been published in National Geographic Magazine and countless other publications. Her photographs have received many awards including: a National Geographic Award, 2006; and the Critical Mass Top Monograph Award, 2007. She is a TED Senior Fellow as well as a Stanford Knight Fellow. I was so fortunate to be able to get Camille onto the podcast to have a rich conversation.
 
Camille and I cover a wide range of topics this week, including:
How her unique upbringing as a Native American and African American influenced her photographic perspective.
What challenges and or benefits has her race and gender played in her photographic career.
How she became a photographer of the polar regions of planet earth.
What aspiring photographers should do to make stronger work.
Why the language we use that relates to photography is important.
How the industry can change the status-quo of white male dominance.
And lots more.
Here's who Camille recommended for the podcast this week:
Edward Burtynsky.
Chris Jordan.
Shayne McGuire.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Eddie Adams Workshop.
2. Women Photograph Database.
3. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
4. Camille's Instagram.
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.

214: Joel Truckenbrod - Photographing the Subtle Beauty of Minnesota in Black and White

Welcome to episode 214 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week's guest is a black and white landscape photographer from Minnesota. 
Joel Truckenbrod is someone most people have never heard of before, and he likes it that way. I was lucky enough to be introduced to his work through our former guest and a great photographer in his own right, Chuck Kimmerle. 
Joel's photography is really something to behold. I highly encourage listeners to take a moment to visit his website as you listen - you won't be disappointed in what you find there.
Joel and I engaged in thoughtful conversation around a multitude of topics this week, including:
How it has come to be that very few people have seen his work before.
What differentiates landscape photography from other artforms.
Why Joel makes photographs.
How to find beauty in the non-iconic location.
Why he has chosen black and white as his medium of choice.
Why he has chosen not to sell his work.
How to make ourselves more emotionally open through our work.
And tons more!
Over on Patreon this week, Joel and I talk about how to slow down and be more deliberate with fast tools.
Be sure to scroll down to see all of Joel's amazing photographs!
Here's who Joel recommended for the podcast this week:
Jim Becia.
Michele Sons.
Benjamin Olson.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Colleen Miniuk's Photographing Acadia book.
2. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
3. OnLandscape Articleon Joel's work.
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.

213: Matt McGee - Underwater Nature & Fine Art Photography

Welcome to episode 213 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week's guest is a landscape and underwater photographer living in Franklin, Tennessee.
Matt McGee practices dentistry and spends his free time searching for his subjects under the sea. He's also got quite an eye for fine art underwater photography and a massive interest in conserving our oceans.
In this week's show, you can expect to hear us talk about some of his experiences under the water, how he approaches his subjects under the sea, what he's noticed about the conditions of our oceans, and his process for fine art underwater photography.
Be sure to scroll down to see all of Matt's amazing photographs!
Here's who Matt recommended for the podcast this week:
Benjamin Hardman.
Epic Diving.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Dead Ox Ranch Campout with Gary Randall.
2. Clubhouse Club for the podcast.
Support the show on Patreon.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. Join the discussion over on Nature Photographer's Network! We have weekly discussions about each episode of the podcast. It's also free! We also have an Instagram page and a Facebook page for updates.
We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!
Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.

212: Bernard Geraghty - Capturing the Beauty of Ireland

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.

211: Carolyn Cheng - The Feminine Sublime Through Aerial Landscape Photography

Welcome to episode 211 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
Today's guest, Carolyn Cheng, is an emerging artist in the nature and landscape photography world. I've been really loving her work and I have been really eager to sit down and have a chat with her.
Carolyn lives in Toronto, Canada and uses photography as an artistic release from her responsibilities in the corporate real estate world. Her photography has really grown into something quite spectacular in the short time she's been going after it and I think listeners will take away a lot from this week's conversation. Grab a coffee, beer, or other adult beverage and enjoy learning from Carolyn's insights on today's show.
In this episode, Carolyn and I discuss some quite interesting topics, including:
Her journey into landscape and nature photography.
How aerial photography has captivated her.
Why she makes photographs.
What her photos mean to her.
How she describes her work.
How social media has helped her through the pandemic.
And lots more!
Be sure to visit the full show notes to see all of Carolyn's amazing photographs and a transcript for today's show.
Here's who Carolyn recommended for the podcast this week:
Antony Spencer.
David Ward.
Huibo Hou.
Karen Waller.
James Turrell.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Nature Photographer's Network 30-day free trial and 20% discount.
2. Exclusive 1:1 Experiences with Matt Payne.
3. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
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.

210: The Slow Photography Movement - A Panel Discussion

Welcome to episode 210 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I hosted a special panel discussion with three incredibly talented photographers who have spear-headed a wonderfully thoughtful approach to photography called the Slow Photography Movement or SPM.
Created by Ernesto Ruiz, SPM is a philosophical approach to landscape and nature photography that has incredible benefits to you, the artist. Joining Ernesto this week are Jennifer Renwick and Beth Young, who have teamed up with Ernesto to promote and elevate SPM in our community.
I really enjoyed picking their brains about the Slow Photography Movement and how adhering to it can improve your photography, your experiences as a photographer, and your overall mental well-being in this artform. So sit back, relax, grab a coffee, beer, wine, or other adult beverage of choice, and enjoy our discussion!
Be sure to scroll down to see all of our talented panel's photography!
Here's who Ernesto, Jennifer, and Beth recommended for the podcast this week:
James Rodewald.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer.
2. Arc Panel.
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.Head over to the podcast's website to find the full show notes and to see the incredible photos from our guests.

209: Richard Wong - SEO | Family | Diversity in Landscape Photography

Welcome to episode 209 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by a photographer living in the Bay Area in California - Richard Wong.
Richard has been a prolific landscape photographer for over 20 years and has seen the industry shift significantly over that time. He also happens to be an expert in search engine optimization.
Richard began his journey in the film days and his approaches to photographer have mostly remained true to that approach in the digital age. 
In this episode, Richard and I discuss some fairly heavy and controversial topics, including:
Search Engine Optimization and marketing of landscape photography.
Richard's capture process.
Balancing home life and photography.
Negativity on social media and how to deal with it.
Diversity in landscape photography.
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Richard and I tackle the uncomfortable topic of plagiarism in landscape photography.
Be sure to scroll down to see all of Richard's amazing photographs! His bio photo courtesy of Christopher Michel.
Here's who Richard recommended for the podcast this week:
Ron Niebrougge.
QT Luong.
Aaron Chang.
Brandon Hill.
Andrew Prokos.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Richard's Fine Art Prints website.
2. Exclusive 1:1 Experiences with Matt Payne.
3. The Bamboo Ceiling.
4. 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.

208: Krista McCuish - Discovering the Finer Details in Nature

Welcome to episode 208 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by a photographer from Halifax, Nova Scotia - Krista McCuish.
Krista has lived a life filled with a variety of interests, jobs and curiosities which she has leveraged and turned inwards into the creation of some very personally expressive photographs of intimate subjects very close to home.
Krista has an innate ability to bring her experiences as an attentive observer of nature into the creation of some really wonderful nature photography. Krista and I covered a lot of ground on the show this week, including:
How Krista's backgrounds and interests inform her creative process.
Krista's home studio which is filled with natural curiosities.
How Krista's approach to photographing close to home has inspired her to create her photographs.
How and why Krista shows a sense of mystery and wonder through her images.
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Krista answers the question, "do we always need to be highly productive and have a presence on social media to feel accomplished?"
Be sure to scroll down to see all of Krista's amazing photographs!
Here's who Krista recommended for the podcast this week:
Pete Hyde.
Kathleen Pickard.
Chris Murray.
Robin Hudson.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network.
2. Exclusive 1:1 Experiences with Matt Payne.
3. Workshops with Gary Randall.
4. Our Magnificent Planet Book from LensWork.
5. ViewPoint Gallery.
6. OnLandscape Magazine feature of Krista.
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.

207: Adam Woodworth - Perils of RV Travel | Night Sky Photography

Welcome to episode 207 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by a photographer from Lubec, Maine - Adam Woodworth.
Adam was a guest on the show way back on Episode 45 and a lot has changed in his life since then.Adam is a master of night photography and prides himself on capturing scenes in a more natural style. He also recently returned from a cross-country trip in his RV which was suddenly interrupted by the emergence of COVID. Adam and I covered a lot of ground on the show this week, including:
Adam's experience of learning about COVID while on the road in his RV.
Adam's hate/hate relationship with social media.
Adam's new book, Night Sky Photography: From First Principles to Professional Results
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Adam divulges his secrets for Facebook marketing and how he has leveraged it to grow a massive audience for his tutorials and masterclass on night photography.
And just an FYI - there is some profanity in this week's episode, so if you have youngsters with you, maybe save this one for later!
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Exclusive 1:1 Experiences with Matt Payne.
Support the show on Patreon.
Be sure to scroll down to see all of Adam's amazing photographs!
Here's who Adam recommended for the podcast this week:
Jim Salge.
Dana Clemons.
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.

206: René Algesheimer - Personal Style | Marketing | Projects

Welcome to episode 206 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by one of my favorite up-and-coming photographers who keeps producing some of the most unique and stunning images I've seen in a long time:
René Algesheimer.
René is a Swiss photographer and professor of marketing and market research. He holds several college degrees and started his photography journey in 2015.
René and I covered a lot of ground on the show this week, including:
René's thoughts on social media as someone who teaches marketing and marketing research.
Why René makes photographs and his creative approach.
René's approach to photography and projects.
How to create your personal style.
How to build your personal brand and market it.
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, René and I discuss the new and exciting Clubhouse app and what it's various applications are for photographers.
Be sure to scroll down to see all of René's amazing photographs!
Here's who René recommended for the podcast this week:
Sebastião Salgado.
Masao Yamamoto.
Reuben Wu.
Benjamin Everett.
Rafael Rojas.
Patrick Ems.
Samuel Bitton.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network.
2. Exclusive 1:1 Experiences with Matt Payne.
3. Scrivener.
4. Seth Godin - This is Marketing Book.
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.

205: Wayne Suggs & Jerry Greer - Collaborating to Create the Book of Your Dreams

Welcome to episode 205 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by two former guests of the podcast who collaborated on an incredible book project:
Wayne Suggs & Jerry Greer.
Wayne learned about Jerry through the podcast and reached out to him during COVID to discuss the possibility of working together on Wayne's idea for a fine art photography book. Wayne's book, "The Color of Dreams," is an absolute masterpiece. They were kind enough to send me an advance copy of the book prior to our podcast conversation and I was beyond impressed by the quality of the book, the photographs, and Wayne's immersive story-telling within the book.
The three of us covered a lot of ground on the show this week, including:
Why Wayne decided to do this book project,
The importance of story-telling in his book,
His night photography techniques,
Dealing with CMYK color space for book projects,
Collaborating with a book publisher to perfect your project,
Wayne and Jerry's thoughts on the state of landscape photography,
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Wayne, Jerry, and I discuss Facebook Groups for photographers and how they have impacted the artform of landscape photography.
Here's who Wayne and Jerry recommended for the podcast this week:
Lisa LaPointe.
David Thompson.
Richard Bernabe.
Nye Simmons.
Bill Lea.
Other items mentioned on the show:
1. Hidden Brain Podcast on COVID and Waiting.
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.

204: Dave Morrow - Quitting Social Media | Backpacking | Email Marketing

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.

203: Daniel Dietrich - Ethics in Wildlife Photography

Welcome to episode 203 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by our first wildlife photographer on the podcast! Welcome Daniel Dietrich to the show!Daniel is a wildlife photographer living in Point Reyes, California and focuses a lot of his work on the wildlife native to that area. He is the founder and executive director of Conservation Kids, a non-profit he set-up to give kids experiences in nature with cameras. Daniel sits on the ethics committee for the North America Nature Photography Association (NANPA) and on the board of directors for the Environmental Action Committee.
Daniel and I covered some very interesting topics this week, including:
Ethics and ethical considerations in wildlife photography,
Why he has chosen wildlife photography,
His non-profit Conservation Kids,
Truth in captioning in wildlife photography,
His workshops in Point Reyes,
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Daniel and I discuss what he thinks makes for a good wildlife photograph.
Check out Daniel on Instagram.
Here's who Daniel recommended for the podcast this week:
Camilla Fox - Executive Director of Project Coyote.
Other items mentioned on the show:
Wilderness Podcast episode on Western Watersheds and public lands grazing.
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.
As a reminder, you can also support the podcast by shopping at B+H for your photography gear using our Affiliate Link.

202: Matt Jackisch - Epson Pano Award Winner | Authenticity in Landscape Photography

This week I was joined by the winner of the 2020 Epson Pano Awards, Matt Jackisch.
 
Matt is a nature photographer residing in Vancouver, British Columbia. When he is not out chasing light with his camera, he is mitigating risk over the skies of BC as an Air Traffic Controller. It was not until embarking on extensive travels that Matt gained a true appreciation for exploration and the rugged beauty of mother nature. Upon returning, he viewed the Pacific Northwest with a completely new perspective and has since set out to tell its story through creative imagery. Like me, Matt enjoys venturing into remote areas and capturing these places rarely seen by most people.
 
Matt and I covered some very interesting topics this week, including:
Art and intention in landscape photography,
Subjectivity in landscape photography competitions,
The direction of landscape photography,
Drones and the creative process,
The devastating effects of climate change and our role as photographers,
The sensationalization of reality and sacrificing of authenticity for popularity in landscape photography,
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Matt and I discuss the advantages of NOT "going pro" as a landscape photographer.Here's who Matt recommended for the podcast this week:
Erin Tolie
TJ Watt
Benjamin Maze
Daniel Laan
Other items mentioned on the show:
Natural Landscape Photography Awards
60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network.
Wilderness Podcast episode.
Support the show on Patreon.

201: Kai Hornung - Landscape Photography Competitions & Personal Expression

Welcome to episode 201 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
This week I was joined by the photographer who recently won the 2020 Photograph of the Year from ILPOTY - Kai Hornung. Kai is a German photographer who has recently burst onto the scene having just began his pursuits in 2016. What he has been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time is nothing short of impressive.
Kai and I covered some very interesting topics this week, including:
Kai's journey into landscape photography,
Winning the Photograph of the Year Award,
Why we enter photography competitions,
The inherent flaws in existing competitions,
His methods of personal expression in photography,
Transitioning to more "intimate" photography from epic grand scenics,
Nature First Photography,
And lots more!
Over on Patreon this week, Kai and I discuss the growing demand for photography critiques and his blog post - "Why I say no."
Other items mentioned on the show:
Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Gary Randall Columbia River Gorge Workshops
Support the show on Patreon.
Who Kai recommended for the podcast this week:
Antony Spencer
Mads Peter Iversen
Mikkel Beiter
Neil Burnell
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.