F-Stop Collaborate and Listen

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to episode 200 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!   To celebrate our 200th episode, I queried our listeners on our Facebook Group for ideas on a 200th episode. The idea that really resonated for me was to discuss the History of Landscape Photography, so I invited two of the wisest photographers I could think of for a conversation about that and the relevance it has on the environment we find ourselves in today.   I was so thankful to be able to get Guy Tal and Michael Gordon to join me for this conversation.   Guy and Michael teach very unique workshops together and have for over a decade. I consider both of them to be two of the most thoughtful and influential leaders in contemporary landscape photography.   So, buckle your seat belts and get ready for a good one. Make sure you listen all the way to the end to learn about a huge discount code from Guy Tal.   In addition to the History of Landscape Photography, we covered some very interesting topics this week, including: Landscape Photography's acceptance as an artform. Is it important to adhere to the fidelity of the craft's history? How the history of Landscape Photography has influenced us, And lots more! Other items mentioned on the show: Natural Landscape Photography Awards Guy Tal's Book, "More Than a Rock" - use code GUYTAL35 for 35% off! Susan Sontag - On Photography Vanessa Marsh Support the show on Patreon. Support the show via PayPal or support our Patreon supporters here.

Welcome to episode 199 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with a landscape photographer living in Vancouver, British Columbia, Anna Morgan. Anna grew up in the United Kingdom but later relocated to Vancouver, BC to practice veterinary medicine. She recently sold her veterinary practice to pursue a Master's Degree and start a family. Through her Master's Degree, she decided to write her thesis on quite a fascinating topic: The Role of Photography and the Photographer in Conservation. The frameworks by which Anna used to frame her thesis have far-reaching application to understanding photographers, photography, and how we can think about each from varied perspectives. Anna was gracious enough to send me a copy of her thesis, which I read prior to our conversation. Anna and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including: The role of photography and the photographer in conservation, Content-driven themes including truth, experience, and beauty, and how these themes interplay with situated knowledge including emotions, interests, meanings, attitudes, beliefs, and values, How misrepresentation of truth in photography could hinder conservation efforts (and other impacts of misrepresentation), The importance of representation of women in photography and art and the roles women can play in addressing the climate crisis and other environmental issues, How Anna's thesis has helped me to understand and conceptualize how and why various photographers present their artwork the way they do in regards to digital manipulation, And lots more! Over on Patreon this week, Anna and I discuss the practice of Slow and Contemplative Photography and how it connects curiosity, creativity, and care for the environment. Here are the photographers that Anna recommended on the podcast: 1. Jo Stephen. 2. Lizzie Shepherd. 3. Melanie Collie. 4. Switchback Shawty / Cherisa Hawkins. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. The Project I'm excited about. 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.