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Photographing the forest can be one of the most challenging things a nature and landscape photographer can do, which is why I was super excited to chat with this week's guest on my podcast. This week on the podcast, I was joined by Tristan Todd, a landscape photographer from Vancouver, British Columbia. I have become friends with Tristan through the Discord channel he created for landscape photographers. We have had some really great discussions over there that are not dependent upon the social media algorithms, and it has been a great place to hang-out.  On this week's episode, we discuss: Tristan's transition from the restaurant industry into full-time photography, The challenges of forest photography, The value of exploration, Planning trips vs. planning shots, Social media woes, And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Landscape Photographer's Worldwide Discord Channel. Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. The Missing Cryptoqueen podcast. Creative Banter podcast. Support the podcast on Patreon. Here is who Tristan recommended on the podcast this week: Blake Randall. Artur Stanisz. Cory Trepanier. If you enjoyed the conversation with Tristan, you can join us for a fun bonus recording over on Patreon where we discuss NFT's and Cryptocurrency in a balanced way.  I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

Mentorship can be an important aspect to facilitate growth in nature photography. What kinds of workshops we choose to attend and the type of photographer we choose to learn from can also be instrumental in our growth process in photography. This week on the podcast, I was joined by Colin Sillerud, a photographer living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I have enjoyed Colin's photography for a long time so it was great to get to talk to him on the podcast. I've always found him to be very engaging, thoughtful, and kind. On today's show, we discuss the role of mentors in our photographic journey, approaches to teaching workshops, and so much more. So grab yourself a cup of coffee, a beer, or a nice wine, and enjoy the show. On this week's episode, we also discuss: Colin's journey into photography, The role that mentorship played in Colin's development, Colin's relationship with his father and how that impacted his photography, Colin's approach to teaching workshops, And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Colin's workshops. Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Support the podcast on Patreon. Here is who Colin recommended on the podcast this week: Jake Werth. Laura Oppelt. Matt Meisenheimer. Jim Tang. If you enjoyed the conversation with Colin, you can join us for a fun bonus recording over on Patreon where we discuss backcountry road adventures in the American Southwest and getting our vehicles into lots of precarious situations. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

Creating unique nature photography is easier said than done. That's why I was excited for this week's podcast episode.  This week on the podcast, I was joined by none other than Theo Bosboom. Theo's nature photography is widely regarded as being some of the best coming out of the Netherlands and so it was a real honor to get him onto the podcast. Our conversation dives deep into Theo's history and path into photography and how he is able to create unique and visually-complex images.  On this week's episode, we also discuss: Theo's journey into photography as a former lawyer, How Theo approaches creating unique photographs, How Theo manages to raise two children as a full-time photographer, Why Theo has moved towards a preference for more intimate work, Theo's project submission in the Natural Landscape Photography Awards, And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Pre-order Theo's book. Theo is offering a discount on his "Shaped by the Sea" book using the discount code 'podcast' Entering the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. NLPA Critique Session with Sandra Bartocha. NLPA Critique Session with Alex Noriega. Support the podcast on Patreon. Here is who Theo recommended on the podcast this week: Fortunato Gatto. Stian Klo. Trym Ivar Bergsmo. Arild Heitmann. Gheorghe Popa. If you enjoyed the conversation with Theo, you can join us for a long bonus recording over on Patreon all about copyright. Since Theo is a former lawyer, I thought it might be great to talk to him about this particular topic in detail. For as little as $5 per month, you can support the podcast on Patreon and check out over 190 bonus episodes. For $10 a month you can get early access to our episodes. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

How we talk about photography can often be wrought with controversy, hurt feelings, and leaves a lot to be desired for those seeking authentic feedback. When I came across the writings of today's guest on Episode 268 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, Michael Rubin (or just Rubin for short), it was eye-opening for me. Rubin has created eight useful ways to describe and measure your photos I was really excited to get him onto the podcast to talk about his ideas for how to discuss photographic artwork. On this week's episode, we also discuss: Photographic Haiku, What the Zen Arts can teach us about photography, Rubin's approach to editing his photographs, Rubin's podcast, Everyday Photography, Every Day, And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Workshops with Rubin. Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Support the podcast on Patreon. Here is who Rubin recommended on the podcast this week: Jerry Uelsmann. John Sexton. If you enjoyed today's episode with Rubin, you can catch our bonus episode on Patreon where we talk about Wabi Sabi - the traditional Japanese world view centered on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week!

How our interests in life inspire our photographic journey is an important ingredient that helps forge who we are as photographers. As such, I had an awesome time talking with these week's guest on episode 267 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast about how he mixes his study of science with his passion for photography. I was joined by a photographer and astrophysicist living at the South Pole - Aman Chokshi. We also had a great co-host his week, Rajesh Jyothiswaran, who helped to set-up this conversation, which was not easy considering the logistics of internet access at the South Pole! Thanks Rajesh! On this week's episode, we also discuss: Aman's journey into photography, Travelling across India on a bicycle, Photographing Ladakh, Mixing astrophysics and photography, Aman's homemade star tracker, What it's like being a photographer at the South Pole, What is of interest as a photographer at the South Pole, And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Murchison Widefield Array. Join Nature Photographer's Network. Support the podcast on Patreon. Here is who Aman recommended on the podcast this week: Vibhu Groverr. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

The journey of a new photographer can take many paths, but it is in our early years that the foundation is developed and the direction of our work begins. As such, I had an awesome time talking with these week's guest on episode 266 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast about his journey as a new landscape photographer.  I was joined by a photographer who is relatively new to photography who has impressed me quite a bit in the way he openly and passionately talks about the craft from his position of being an amateur - Devin Rogers. Devin hails from Temecula, California and it has become apparent to me that he has a deep passion for the outdoors and that he will be a name we will be keeping an eye on for a long time. We had a great chat this week and I think you'll enjoy where we take the conversation. On this week's episode, we also discuss: How Devin has approached his development as a new photographer, Devin's thought process about the concept of art and photography, How Devin looks at his own work and other photographers' work through the lens of art, How Devin has approached developing his processing skills, The types of images that Devin enjoys creating, Why Devin feels inspired to make images that represent reality, Devin's approach to balancing full-time work with his passion for photography, And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Support the show on Patreon. Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey. Landscape Photographer Discord Channel.  Here is who Devin recommended on the podcast this week: Tristan Todd. Blake Randall.  On Patreon this week, Devin and I talk about why we think the wide angle grand landscape image gets a bad rap. You can listen to this bonus episode and over 190 others by joining your peers in supporting the show financially 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 Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

Focusing our nature photography on the subjects we love and care about most can yield the most powerful and personal results. As such, I was thrilled to record episode 265 of the podcast due to our guest's focus on his passion for the woodland. This week on the podcast, I was joined by a legendary U.K. woodland photographer and YouTube sensation, Simon Baxter. On this week's episode, we also discuss: Simon's journey into photography and YouTube, Simon's passion for woodland photography, Balancing content creation with making photographs as a YouTuber, Handling burnout, The psychologically confusing moments when we achieve our goals, How Simon manages his full-time business in photography, Simon's new book, Gathering Time, Planting a Tree in Meg's Grove, And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Support the show on Patreon. Here is who Simon recommended on the podcast this week: Sean Tucker. Joe Cornish. If you enjoyed our conversation, you can listen to 16 more minutes on our Patreon bonus episode. Simon and I talk about Meg's Grove, Trees for Life Scotland, and identifying why we love what we love as photographers. If you want to check that out, can you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/mo or $50 per year. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link. Scroll down to see more of Simon's excellent photographs!

How we choose to share our work with the public for maximum impact is a topic of great interest to me.  This week on E264 of the podcast, I was joined by a photographer living in Germany, Holger Mischke.   Holger and I had what I would call a wide-ranging fire-side chat that touched on a lot of topics, including his ideas for combining music, photography, and writing in how he presents his work. I hope you enjoy this week's episode.   On this week's episode, we discuss: How music principles apply to photography, How and why Holger pairs his photography with music and writing, Holger's process for self-evaluation in the field, Printing at smaller sizes, Emotional response from our viewers,  And a lot more! Over on Patreon for our bonus episode, Holger and I talk about practicing photography without a camera - something he does every day. Other items mentioned on the show this week: 1. Join Nature Photographer's Network. 2. Support the podcast on Patreon. 3. Podcast t-shirts. Here is who Holger recommended on the podcast this week: Harold David. Michael Newler. Jeff Schwe. Huntington Witherill. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

Curating your photography is one of the most important skills you can develop as a nature and landscape photographer. This skill helps you narrow down your work so that only the best of the best images are showcased, and helps you to develop your skills as you grow as a photographer. This week on episode 263 of the podcast, I was joined by Brent Clark, a nature photographer living in Madison, Wisconsin. We talk all about curation of your photography, including tips and tricks Brent uses to do this for his own work.  On this week's episode, we also discuss: Brent's journey into photography,  The advantages of being an amateur, The shift to more personal, intimate nature photography, Photographing in the mid-west, How to reach your audience, Stories behind two of Brent's images, And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Support the show on Patreon. Podcast t-shirts. Mentoring with Matt Payne. Scientific evidence supporting that making photos strengthens our memories. Here is who Brent recommended on the podcast this week: Floris Van Breugel. Theo Bosboom. QT Luong. John Mumaw.  If you enjoyed our conversation, you can listen to 20 more minutes on our Patreon bonus episode. Brent and I talk about our strategies for trip planning and we tell some stories about things that have happened to us in the field, including a time I was shot at by someone. If you want to check that out, can you support the podcast on Patreon for $5/mo or $50 per year. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

Photography can be a life-long pursuit that takes many shapes, sizes, and paths. On today's podcast episode, we explore the path of David Southern, a photographer living on the coast of northeast United Kingdom. David's voyage of discovery through photography started a long time ago on a trip to Chile and through a career in Information Technology with the World Wildlife Fund. Ever since I saw the images he submitted in the Natural Landscape Photography Awards, I knew David Southern would make for an interesting guest here on the podcast. On this week's episode, we discuss: David's photography journey - a voyage of discovery. David's adventures into South America. How David balanced his career in IT and his passion for photography. How David transitioned into doing photography full-time. Exploring themes in David's work. And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Support the show on Patreon. The Parhelion Collective. David's book, Shoreline. Here is who David recommended on the podcast this week: Sarah Medway. Matthew Cattell. Over on Patreon, David and I have a discussion about the nuts and bolts of how he is able to get into the zone to make personally meaningful work on the coast close to home - so if you're not supporting the podcast on Patreon, and this topic is of interest to you, you might want to check it out. For just $5/mo, you can support the podcast on Patreon and gain access to hundreds of hours of bonus content. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.