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F-Stop Collaborate and Listen

387 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 162 ratings

Each week, this photography podcast takes you well beyond camera gear, with weekly interviews and panel discussions with professional photographers, industry insiders, enthusiasts, and hobbyists alike. Our candid but laid back conversations deeply explore the craft of photography, psychological drivers relating to creativity, motivation, inspiration, and workflow. We also discuss social media, photography business practices, marketing, sales, and hot topics impacting photographers from all genres, with a special focus on landscape, nature, and wildlife photography. The show is hosted by Matt Payne, a professional full-time nature photographer and the co-founder of the internationally renowned photography competition, the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Matt is also a mountaineer, having climbed the highest 100 mountains in Colorado. Matt leverages skills he gained in pursuit of his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology to dig deeply into the hearts and minds of his passionate guests, revealing secrets and inspiration in every episode.

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362: Paul Wakefield - Insights from a Lifelong Journey in Photography

March 25, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

Welcome to another episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," the podcast for landscape and nature photographers. I'm your host, Matt Payne, and today we have the pleasure of diving deep into the photographic journey of the distinguished UK photographer, Paul Wakefield. Known for his evocative landscape work and particularly for his seminal book "The Landscape," Paul joins us to unravel the layers of his photography career that began in the 1970s and branched out into the demanding world of...

361: Peter Mather - Photographing Wolverines and Grizzly Bears with Camera Traps

March 18, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne interviews wildlife and conservation photographer Peter Mather, who shares his captivating experiences with camera trapping elusive creatures like wolverines and grizzly bears in the Arctic, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in environmental photography. They discuss the challenging economics of photography, from the unpredictability of print sales to the high costs of publishing photography books, and touch on the ...

360: Marcus McAdam - Crafting Visual Excellence and Quality Content Creation

March 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 97.8 MB

Welcome to another episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," with your host Matt Payne. Today, we're joined by Marcus McAdam, a multifaceted photographer based in Scotland, who has made a significant mark on the photography landscape. With a background in radio production, Marcus has seamlessly transitioned into full-time photography, embracing not only the art of capturing stunning imagery but also the intricate dance of leading highly desired photography workshops across Europe. In this...

359: Tim Geoffrion - A Quest to Photograph Every National Park

March 04, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

Welcome to another episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," with your host, Matt Payne. Today, we bring you the incredible journey of Tim Geoffrion, a man who traded in his financial career and embraced transformation through photography and the exploration of America's national parks. Known on Instagram as "This Walking Life," Tim's voyage to visit and photograph every U.S. National Park is a testament to living authentically and embracing the unpredictability of life. In this episode, ...

358: Mike DiMeola - Mentorship, Minimalism, and Mindfulness in Photography

February 26, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Welcome to another episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," where we fuse the world of photography and delightful camaraderie. I'm your host, Matt Payne, and today we've got a treat for all you photography enthusiasts. Joining us is Mike DiMeola, not only a physician in Vermont but also a rising star in nature photography and co-host of the YouTube channel, Brews n' Views. As an anesthesiologist, Mike's professional life is characterized by precision and control, but when it comes to his...

357: Mark Davis - The Art of Japanese Forest Bathing

February 19, 2024 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

Welcome to another captivating episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen." This week we delve deep into the lush landscapes of Japan with the extraordinary Mark Davis, a 24-year veteran of the U.S. armed forces turned passionate forest photographer. In this episode, we'll explore how Mark, now settled outside Tokyo with his family, has navigated his struggles with PTSD and the challenges of a military career through the lens of his camera, finding sanctuary amidst the serene Japanese beech ...

356: Tony Sweet - Discovering the Power of Infrared Nature Photography

February 12, 2024 17:13 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB

Infrared is gaining in popularity among landscape and nature photographers, but can feel overwhelming and daunting if you're not sure where to start. I've been wanting to dabble in it myself, but haven't really figured out where I need to look to start my journey.  One particular photographer has garnered my attention as being an expert in infrared nature photography. On this week’s F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, we sit down and talk with Tony Sweet. Tony is a Nikon Legend Behind th...

355: Kamal X - What Landscape Photographers Can Learn From a Street Photographer

February 05, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne interviews Kamal X, the first street and documentary photographer to be featured on the podcast. Kamal shares his journey as a photographer and discusses the importance of capturing compelling street photographs that evoke emotion and tell powerful stories. They also delve into Kamal's latest book, "Black Astronaut," which documents the George Floyd protests and explores the complexities of American society. Tune in to gain in...

354: Richard Bernabe - The Drake Passage Special

January 29, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

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 B...

353: Steve Gettle - Voice Vision and Style in Wildlife Photography

January 22, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

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 pho...

352: Tania Malkin - Portrait of Me; Aerial Australia Abstracts

January 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

In this week's podcast, I sit down for a conversation with Tania Malkin, a photographer and artist. Tania discusses her journey in photography and the influence of other artistic mediums on her work. She shares the story behind one of her most impactful images and explains her approach to capturing photographs, particularly in aerial photography.  Tania also discusses the importance of pre-visualization and the role of instinct in her image-making process. She highlights the connection betw...

351: Wayne Suggs - Getting the Most Out of a Photography Workshop

January 08, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

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 un...

350: Ian Gaston - Falling in Love with Small Scenes

January 01, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Refining our voice and vision as nature photographers is an ongoing process of discovery, experimentation, failure, and struggle. Fortunately, those who stick to what excites them about photography can tap into some really exciting photography that differentiates them as artists. One such artist that I have come to appreciate is this week’s F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast: Ian Gaston. Ian is based in Santa Cruz, California, and has moved away from cinematic grand landscapes. He now fo...

349: Amy Gulick - Salmon in the Trees

December 25, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Finding ways to do more with our photography is something many photographers struggle with. While there's certainly nothing wrong with creating beautiful images to showcase beauty, there are other ways to make an impact. This week's F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast guest is conservation photographer and author Amy Gulick. Amy has been on a mission for over a decade to tell the story of Salmon in the Pacific Northwest. On this week's episode, we discuss: Amy's journey as a photographe...

348: David duChemin - Focusing on Voice and Vision

December 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.4 MB

We live in a gear-obsessed world as photographers, with new lenses and cameras being touted as the magic solutions to improve our photography. While gear does play a role in helping us get the photographs we envision, there's so much more that goes into making quality, personally-meaningful photographs that are uniquely ours. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, David duChemin, is a world & humanitarian assignment photographer, best-selling author, digital publisher, ...

347: Jassen Todorov - Creating Award Winning Aerial Photographs

December 11, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

As photographers, we often seek validation for our work, which can come from various sources. For some, this helps to propel us forward to create more interesting photographs, helping us to push the envelope. While external validation isn't something everyone seeks, it certainly can be a powerful motivator. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Jassen Todorov, is an award-winning aerial photographer who has been recognized for his outstanding ability to tell compelling...

346: Kirsten Elstner - National Geographic Photo Camp

December 04, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Photography can be one of the most powerful story-telling mediums that exists. Empowering at-risk or under-served youth to utilize this tool to tell their stories can result in uplifting and life-changing results. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Kirsten Elstner is the founder and director of National Geographic Photo Camp, whose mission is to work with youth from diverse communities worldwide, guiding them as they use photography to tell their own stories and dev...

345: Alex Nail - The Great Wilderness

November 27, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 79.6 MB

As photographers we are often trying to figure out what we should do with our photographs. Of late, it has become more popular to produce a coffee table style book to showcase our work; however, not all photography books of this style are created equal. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Alex Nail, is one of my absolute favorite landscape photographers. He authored and produced one of my favorite photography books a few years back and now he's getting ready to relea...

344: Thru-hiking the Colorado Trail as a Landscape Photographer

November 20, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 127 MB

I recently embarked on a 35-day journey to hike the entire Colorado Trail, starting in Denver and ending in my home town of Durango. I embarked on this journey as a full-time professional landscape photographer with the hopes of capturing some incredible images and to have a transformative experience. Since returning, I've been bombarded with amazing questions about my experience and I figured why not turn this into a podcast episode!? Today's episode of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Po...

343: Chris Saunders - Making the Mundane Fun in Landscape Photography

November 13, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 75.8 MB

For many photographers, planning our photography trips can be a chore or can feel like a waste of time. That resonates with me and I rarely spend a lot of time planning my adventures because I personally have not found it to be very helpful in my success as a photographer; however, I see great value in the process and appreciate those who dedicate themselves to doing it well. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Chris Saunders, is well-respected by his peers in Austra...

342: Eileen Rafferty - Elevating Your Photography With Alternative Printmaking

November 06, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 89 MB

Most photographers, including myself, only think to print on photographic paper or other traditional mediums; however, countless other mediums and formats for printing can ultimately elevate the presentation of your work. This is known as alternative printmaking and is one way in which photographers can embrace and leverage the physical attributes that prints can possess to stand out or just have fun. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Eileen Rafferty, is known as o...

341: Anders Spetz - A Journey from CEO to Photographer

October 30, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Our lives can change in the blink of an eye. One moment, we are sitting on top of the world - the best in our industry; the next - we are facing some of the most challenging times of our lives. Such is the case of this week's guest on the podcast. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Anders Spetz, found himself the victim of an excruciating car accident, having been hit by a car traveling 175 miles per hour. Anders awoke from this accident nearly unscathed physically;...

340: Clyde Butcher - Master of the Florida Swamps

October 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

A lot can be gleaned by studying the photographs of the masters who came before us. After all, we are all standing on the shoulders of giants and so paying homage to those giants and recognizing their impact on our work is an important step to becoming a better photographer. As such, getting this week's guest on the podcast was an absolute honor. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Clyde Butcher, a large format black and white photographer who has made it his living ...

339: Cat Coquillette - How to License Your Artwork

October 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

One of the great mysteries for artists is monetization. Two paths of monetization often overlooked include print on demand services and art licensing. Each can represent a large amount of income if leveraged well, yet so many of us have not cracked the code to be able to do so. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Cat Coquillette, has mastered the art of art licensing and selling via print on demand. While Cat's not a landscape photographer, she has invaluable wisdom ...

338: Betty Wiley - Photographing the Magic of Cape Cod

October 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MB

Cape Cod isn't exactly known as a landscape photography destination, at least not in the circles I run in; however, I do think that it has incredible photographic potential. This potential is best tapped into by a local expert; someone with extensive knowledge of place with a real connection to the area. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Betty Wiley is perhaps the single photographer people think of when it comes to being an expert on Cape Cod. She has been photogr...

337: William Neill - Portfolio Development & New Yosemite Book

October 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63 MB

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 l...

336: Morgan Heim - A Wildlife Photojournalism Rock Star

September 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.2 MB

Telling important stories about the struggles that occur through the coexistence of wildlife and humanity is no easy task, yet it is of tremendous importance, especially today. Telling the stories can bridge the gaps between groups that disagree on handling these delicate situations while shedding light on potential solutions that may meet the values that coexist in both groups of people. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Morgan Heim, is a master at telling such st...

335: Paul Hoelen - Making the World a Better Place

September 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB

For some photographers, the goal of photography transcends capturing pretty moments of pretty things. While there's nothing wrong with this approach, it can begin to feel repetitive and lacking purpose for some. As such, finding ways to have our photography be about more, have more impact, and ultimately make the world a better place is the next step in the journey. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Paul Hoelen, is well known for his evocative and beautiful aerial ...

334: Sean Tucker - The Meaning in the Making

September 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

There are many parallels between the photographic journey and psychology. In college, one of my favorite books was "Man's Search for Meaning," by Viktor Frankl. In this book, Frankl outlines the horrors of living in a Nazi concentration camp, but most notably he showcases how he was able to find meaning even through that existence. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Sean Tucker, is well-known for his thought-provoking YouTube videos that take on a more philosophical ...

333: Kaisa Siren - Visualize the Unseen Through Intentional Camera Movement

September 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Great photographs are hiding in plain sight everywhere. Often, we limit ourselves to only making photographs of the literal or obvious; however, there are techniques that exist such as Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) that can help us uncover more while invigorating our photographic journey. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Kaisa Siren, is a photojournalist by day and an ICM expert as her passion. We explore how ICM can help photographers "Visualize the Unseen." ...

332: Hans Gunnar Aslaksen - Incorporating Design Concepts Into Photography

August 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.4 MB

As photographers, we learn a lot from graphic designers and those trained formally in the visual arts. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Hans Gunnar Aslaksen, has such training and uses it to create incredibly interesting and visually pleasing photographs of nature and the landscape. On this week's episode, we discuss: How Hans got into photography. How Hans leverages his background in visual communication and design to improve his photography. The key principle...

331: Dorin Bofan - Capturing the Landscapes of Transylvania as a New Dad

August 21, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

Mixing family and photography isn't always easy.  Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Dorin Bofan, recently became a new father and has been grappling with the realities of spending less time in the field as a landscape photographer. Dorin is based in Romania, deep in the heart of Transylvania, and makes personally-expressive images of his home country.  On this week's episode, we discuss: How Dorin got into photography. What it is like living in Transylvania as a ...

330: Bruce Barnbaum - Five Decades of Landscape Photography

August 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

Legacy. Meaning. Fulfillment. In the end, these are all things most artists seek. When I think about my own photography, I would happily trade all the likes and follows on social media to be known for something I'm proud of.  Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Bruce Barnbaum, has over fifty years of photography under his belt and has recently undertook the process of revisiting his legacy and his work in the hopes of producing a book showcasing never-before seen ima...

329: Let’s Go to Antarctica with Marc Muench and Richard Bernabe

August 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

For many, a trip to Antarctica is at the top of our bucket lists. For nature and landscape photographers, Antarctica is a dream destination. Images of blizzards, icebergs, penguins, whales, seals, and incredibly landscapes are conjured; however, planning a trip there can be quite challenging and daunting. This week on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, I sat down with two Muench Workshops Pros, including Richard Bernabe and Marc Muench to talk all about our experiences in getting to ...

328: Xuan-Hui Ng - Healing Grief Through Nature Photography and the Power of Mentorship

July 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Photography has the ability to heal. It can help us process grief, learn to be better humans, and grow a wonderful relationship with nature. Mentorship with a caring mentor can help us to develop these benefits, and this one of the reasons this week's guest of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Xuan-Hui Ng, has been able to make such evocative and interesting work. On this week's episode, we discuss: How Xuan got her start in photography. How Xuan has rediscovered herself by photo...

327: Adrien Mauduit - A Guide to Chasing the Aurora Borealis

July 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

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 ...

326: Michael Ciccone - Infrared Landscape Photography

July 17, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

For most photographers, the thought of trying infrared photography fills us with a whole list of questions. How do we even start? What is the point? Why should I even try infrared photography? What will my photographs look like? How much will it cost? Fortunately, the guest of today's podcast has already gone down this rabbit hole and has the answers to your questions. This week on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Michael Ciccone, a Canadian land...

325: David Kingham & Cody Schultz - Building Community Through Nature Vision Magazine

July 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

Niche communities exist for the purpose of providing education, resources, and a sense of belonging. The need for these communities is greater than ever in our age of polarization on social media and the impersonal interactions often found there. In the nature photography space, no better community exists than on Nature Photographer's Network (NPN). On today's podcast episode, I sit down with the owner of NPN, David Kingham, and the Editor for NPN, Cody Schultz, to discuss photography commun...

324: Ricardo Da Cunha - Developing Guiding Principles

July 04, 2023 02:24 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Creating personal work in our photography is harder than it sounds. One possible way to give us a path forward is to develop a set of guiding principles that help set the stage for our future work. On today's podcast episode, my guest, Ricardo Da Cunha, explains how this has helped him improve as a photographer.  On this week's episode, we discuss: How Ricardo got into landscape photography. The role photography plays in Ricardo's day-to-day life. How his true passion for animal welfare ...

323: Jeff Zias - Innovation and Design Thinking in Landscape Photography

June 26, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Innovation and design thinking are at the forefront of tech start-ups and lots of corporations looking to maximize profits and meet the demands of their customers. Interestingly, there's lots of profound parallels where these concepts can improve our landscape photography when implemented. Today's guest on my podcast, Jeff Zias, is a photographer who spends his time as an innovation coach. He's a thought-leader in the innovation space and we both thought his ideas would provide tremendous va...

322: Michael Blanchette - Including the Hand of Man in Our Landscape Photographs

June 19, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

Including man-made objects in our landscape photographs is sometimes quite challenging! I personally find it to be one of the hardest things to do well in this genre of photography; however, today's guest on my podcast, Michael Blanchette, has mastered it.  On this week's episode, we discuss: How Michael transitioned from his career in software engineering to landscape photography. Michael's proclivity for including "the hand of man" in his landscape photographs. Michael's approach for i...

321: Kevin Pepper - The Canadian Ambassador to Mongolia

June 12, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Immersing ourselves in other cultures can be a very rewarding experience and can dramatically improve our photography.  On today's episode, I had a blast speaking with Kevin Pepper, a Canadian photographer and fellow Muench Workshops instructor. Kevin and I first met on my first trip with Muench last year to Antarctica and we really hit it off. I became deeply interested in his passion for Mongolia, which was largely the focus of today's podcast.  On this week's episode, we discuss: How K...

320: Astrid Preisz - Shedding Your Emotional Armor Through Nature Photography

June 05, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

Nature Photography can be a powerful tool for self-expression, self-discovery, and personal transformation. The keys to leveraging this visual communication medium for these purposes can be elusive, but once they are tapped into fully, the impacts can be quite fruitful! On today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Astrid Preisz, a phenomenal photographer from Austria. Astrid has some of the most creative and mind-bending images I've seen and so it was great to get to know her thr...

319: Nic Stover - Aligning Your Core Values for Better Photography

May 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MB

The journey of nature photography can be amazing. Through it, we can learn to be better humans. Such is the case for today's guest of my podcast, Nic Stover. Nic has successfully managed to grow his online and physical photography business by aligning his core values and focusing on what really matters to him.  On this week's episode, we discuss: How Nic has found a way to differentiate himself by aligning his core values. Why Nic isn't on social media and how he promotes his business ins...

318: Jason Pettit - A Unique Style for Distillation and Expression

May 22, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Development of a unique style in nature photography is something most of us strive for in our quests as photographers of the landscape. Sometimes it is hard to put into words what that even means or looks like, and there are a plethora of variables that impact one's unique style. On today's podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with one of my favorite Canadian nature photographers, Jason Pettit, about his journey and approach to the craft, including his approach for distillation o...

317: Les Walkling - The Professor of Fine Art Printing

May 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB

Printing our landscape and nature photographs can bring a lot of joy and can provide tremendous opportunities for making money from your artwork. There's a lot to decipher before you start. What paper do you use? How do you calibrate your monitor? Why are my prints so dark? Fortunately, resources exist to make this process easier for you to figure out. As such, I was excited to record this week's podcast! On today's episode, I sat down with the legendary Australian print-maker and fine art...

316: Richard Martin - Tools for More Creative Photography

May 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MB

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. ...

315: Lizzie Shepherd - Re-finding Your Mojo in Landscape Photography

May 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

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 he...

314: Angela Ledyard - Creating a Community for Black Female Landscape Photographers

April 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Finding our people is something I think we all strive for. For some of us, this is easy and for others, it can be quite difficult. In the landscape and nature photography community, there are well-established cliques of people who photograph together frequently, often comprised of white men. Why this is the case has always been a mystery to me; however, I genuinely always want to put myself in the shoes of others who are not like me to understand what it is like to live like them. This week...

313: TJ Thorne - Ebb & Flow

April 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

Using 2019 data, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 14.2 million adults over the age of 18 had a severe depressive episode in the past year, and 14.4 million struggled with alcohol abuse disorder in the past year. Clearly, both alcoholism and depression are quite prevalent in our society and it is something a lot of people struggle with. Finding ways to cope with these ubiquitous challenges can be crucial for the survival of so many of us, an...

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