F-Stop Collaborate and Listen

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.