Episode 160: Primed by Seeing

We were recently asked about where we find inspiration while making photos, which led Kirk and Jeff to muse on the idea of being primed to find photo subjects. It’s not enough to arrive at a destination with a blank slate—you’ll create better photos and enjoy the experience more if you prime yourself to see what’s in front of you. That can come from photo books, online photos of the same area, and more.
Hosts:
Jeff Carlson: website (https://jeffcarlson.com), Jeff's photos (https://jeffcarlson.com/portfolio/), Jeff on Instagram (http://instagram.com/jeffcarlson), Jeff on Glass (https://glass.photo/jeff-carlson), Jeff on Mastodon (https://twit.social/@jeffcarlson)
Kirk McElhearn: website (https://www.kirkville.com), Kirk's photos (https://photos.kirkville.com), Kirk on Instagram (https://instagram.com/mcelhearn), Kirk on Glass (https://glass.photo/mcelhearn), Kirk on Mastodon (https://journa.host/@mcelhearn)
Show Notes:
(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-160-primed))
Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast! (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/photoactive/id1391697658?mt=2)
Behind the Gare Saint Lazare (https://aboutphotography.blog/blog/2019/9/30/behind-the-gare-saint-lazare-by-henri-cartier-bresson-1932)
Episode 155: Favorites from The Photo Book (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-155-photo-book)
Episode 157: Photos at the High End: Hasselblad 907x/CFV 100C (https://www.photoactive.co/home/episode-157-hasselblad)
Snapshots:
Jeff’s snapshot: Leica SL3 Sample Gallery, DPReview (https://www.dpreview.com/sample-galleries/4112142540/leica-sl3-preview-sample-gallery/6898963578)
Kirk’s snapshot: The Creative Act: a Way of Being, Rick Rubin (https://amzn.to/3ILZfpY)
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We were recently asked about where we find inspiration while making photos, which led Kirk and Jeff to muse on the idea of being primed to find photo subjects. It’s not enough to arrive at a destination with a blank slate—you’ll create better photos and enjoy the experience more if you prime yourself to see what’s in front of you. That can come from photo books, online photos of the same area, and more.

Hosts:

Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon
Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon

Show Notes:

(View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co)

Rate and Review the PhotoActive Podcast!

Behind the Gare Saint Lazare

Episode 155: Favorites from The Photo Book

Episode 157: Photos at the High End: Hasselblad 907x/CFV 100C

Snapshots:

Jeff’s snapshot: Leica SL3 Sample Gallery, DPReview
Kirk’s snapshot: The Creative Act: a Way of Being, Rick Rubin

Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast newsletter at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed, you’re automatically entered.

If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes/Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.

Disclosure: Sometimes we use affiliate links for products, in which we receive small commissions to help support PhotoActive.