F-Stop Collaborate and Listen

Welcome to episode 158 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's amazing guest is Toni Toreno, the founder of the PNW Photo Summit and Bend Photo Tours.  This week we covered a wide variety of topics, including: How Toni has been pivoting after the realities of COVID-19 have set in and how she is adapting her conference business as a result. Where Toni sees the industry going in the future. The mass proliferation of workshops and whether or not they will continue to thrive. The power of networking in landscape photography. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Over on Patreon this week, join Toni and I for a conversation about women in the landscape photography industry. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!  Here are the people Toni recommended for the podcast: 1. Kevin Kubota. 2. Sheila Dunn. 3. Christian Murillo. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. ArcPanel Free Luminosity Mask Tutorial. For the full show notes and to see Toni's photography, head over to my blog.

Welcome to episode 157 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.  I am sure you noticed some different intro music this week. That is because it is the music of this week's guest, Jon Whitaker.  Jon is a professor of music at the University of Alabama and a great photographer.  This week we did a deep dive comparing and contrasting music and photography, both from a learners and a teacher's perspective. We also discussed some parallels in the music world as it relates to popular music and popular styles of landscape photography.  Over on Patreon this week, we talk all about the concept of finding your voice and what Jon has learned about it in the music world and how it might apply to your photography world. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!  Here are the photographers Jon recommended for the podcast: 1. Phil Sisto.  2. Alyn Wallace. 3. Todd Rosenberg. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Gaia GPS Tutorial for Landscape Photographers.  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.

Welcome to Episode 156 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week, I had a fantastic conversation with Sarah Lyndsay. Sarah Lyndsay is a Canadian landscape, portrait, and wedding photographer and Instagram star.  We had a great chat this week and covered some fun topics: Landscape photography completely changed her life and Sarah shared her uplifting story with us on the show this week. Sarah and I talked about how she is pivoting and adjusting to the COVID-19 situation by using her YouTube channel and we discuss how others can do the same. Sarah also shared her tips on how she has leveraged the Instagram platform to gain her following. What motivates Sarah create photos. We also discuss her landscape self-portraits and we take a stab at discussing gender issues surrounding photography. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Over on Patreon this week, join Sarah and I for a discussion on how she has used portrait and wedding photography to augment her income as a professional photographer. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!  Here are the photographers Sarah recommended for the podcast: 1. Viktoria Haack. 2. Irene Rudnyk. 3. Nick Fitzgardinge. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Skype Lessons from Gary Randall. 2. Nature Photographer's Network Free Trial. 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 155 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features one of the most inspirational photographers of our generation, in my opinion. He has focused the attention of his lens on things that matter.  Welcome Clay Bolt to the podcast. Clay Bolt is a Natural History and Conservation Photographer specializing in the world’s smaller creatures who regularly partners with organizations such as the National Geographic Society and the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. His current major focus is on North America’s native bees and the important roles that they play in our lives. He was a leading voice in the fight to protect the rusty-patched bumble bee under the Endangered Species Act, which became North America's first federally protected native bee in 2017. In 2019, Bolt became the first photographer to document a living Wallace's Giant Bee—the world's largest bee—as a part of a four person exploration team to rediscover the species in the Indonesian islands known as the North Moluccas. In his current role as Communications Lead for World Wildlife Fund's Northern Great Plains Program he is developing strategies to fight insect and grasslands biodiversity loss by gaining a greater understanding of the effects that Neonicotinoid pesticides have on wildlife. Clay is a Fellow in the Linnean Society of London, Associate Fellow in the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP), and past president of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA).  Over on Patreon this week, join Clay and I for a conversation about macro photography. Clay gives us some tips on how to get started in this mysterious sub-genre of nature photography. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!  Here are the photographers Clay recommended for the podcast: 1. Morgan Heim. 2. Steven David Johnson. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Neonicotinoid pesticide study. 2. Rusty Patched Bee movie.  2. Gary Randall Kenai Peninsula Workshop. 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 a special episode of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.  This week we have assembled a fabulous panel of full-time professional photographers to talk all about their thoughts on the COVID-19 outbreak and the impact it is having on the landscape photography industry. We also discuss how photographers can pivot and take advantage of this situation and we discuss some ways in which each of the panelists are adjusting to the situation.  We also talk about how the photography community can provide support to other industries and how other photographers can support each other through these tough times.  I'd love to hear how you are pivoting in the comments below! I hope you enjoy our conversation! Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Here are the photographers that joined us on the podcast: 1. Tony Sweet. 2. Colby Brown. 3. Jennifer King. 4. Charles Needle. 5. Jared Lloyd. 6. Tim Cooper. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Out of Chicago LIVE. 2. Jennifer King tutorials and webinars. 3. "Photo a Day" Facebook Group.  4. Tim Cooper: 30% discount on his Online Courses and a 20% discount on his Tutoring and Image Reviews. 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 153 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features an Italian photographer who produces two podcasts, including "The Travelling Image Makers", and "Closing the Gap." He runs and manages photography travel tours across the globe and happens to be a really outstanding guy.  Welcome Ugo Cei to the podcast!  We had a fun conversation this week and covered a variety of topics, including: Ugo's journey into large format film and what he has learned from it. The impact of the Coronavirus on his business and travel photography. Getting to know a culture. What he has learned about marketing over the years. Staged Travel photography. P.S. - I was a guest on Ugo's podcast TTIM, back in 2017 and talked about Night Photography. Over on Patreon this week, join Ugo and I for a discussion about his viral 2015 article, "Will the Real Landscape Photography Please Stand Up?" Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!  Here are the photographers Ugo recommended for the podcast: 1. Matt Brandon. 2. Valentina Tamborra. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. 60-day free trial to NPN. 2. Matt Brandon's article on Trophy Hunting in travel photography. 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 152 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. Be sure to check out the full liner notes for more info. This week's episode features someone that has been photographing the landscape for over 30 years. He comes from the professional commercial space and now enjoys his time as a part-time professional fully employed in the IT world. I'd like to introduce you to Scott Walton.  We had a fun conversation this week and covered a variety of topics, including: Fun stories about photographing some celebrities including President Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, and Dolly Parton. Choosing to photograph close to home vs. going on epic adventures to exotic locations. Finding an audience for your photography, including: Getting published in LensWork Magazine. Gallery representation. Art Shows. Review events like Photolucida and Houston Foto Fest. Why he has not chosen to pursue a career as a full-time photographer. A heartfelt story about how his photography changed the life of his friend. You can also check out Scott's YouTube Channel, Instagram account, and Facebook page to see more of his work. Over on Patreon this week, join Scott and I for a conversation about how he has leveraged photography workshops over the years to develop meaningful relationships with other photographers.  Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Here are the photographers Scott recommended for the podcast: 1. Huntington Witherill. 2. John Sexton & Charlie Cramer. 3. Laurent Martres. 4. Anne Larsen. 5. Alan Brock. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Dani Lefrancois photography 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. 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 151 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.    This week's episode features the winner of our inaugural Landscape Photography Conservation Award, J Henry Fair. If you are not familiar with Henry's work, you are in for a real treat. His most recent project involved photographing the impacts of consumerism from an airplane, including impacts on the land from mining, oil and gas extraction, and more. The results of this work are encapsulated in his 200-page book, "Industrial Scars." Henry sent me a copy of his book and I was absolutely amazed by the beauty and horror portrayed in his images. It truly is a magnificent book.    We covered a wide variety of topics, including: Aerial photography techniques. The environmental crisis. The politicization of the environment. Photography as a tool for social change.  What photographers can do to make a difference in this world. Henry is offering a discount on his book for patrons of the podcast, so if you are interested in purchasing it, head to Patreon to get the link to that discount. I'm always looking at ways to provide value to the people that financially support the podcast on Patreon, so I hope it helps! Thank you for your support.   Before we get started,  I wanted to let you know about a special opportunity to meet me at the upcoming Nightscaper Conference in Kanab, Utah from May 20 to May 22. If you listened to my recent episode with Royce Bair, you'll know that the conference is going to be amazing. Royce has assembled the world's best night photographers for an incredible experience that surely won't disappoint you. I'll also be doing some fun podcasting and panel discussions at the conference. If you're interested, check it out. Also, you can use the code "PAYNE100" for a $100 dollar discount on the conference. I hope to see you there!   And lastly, just be warned, Henry is opinionated. Enjoy.

Welcome to Episode 150 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a fantastic landscape photographer from Santa Rosa, California, Brenda Tharp. Brenda is a full-time photographer, educator and speaker with a passion for the natural world. Her landscape and nature photographs have been used by Apple, Nature Conservancy, and the National Park Service, as she is a contributor to many books and magazines. We covered a wide variety of topics, including: Expressive Nature Photography. Finding Your Voice. The Art of Seeing. Seeking images in iconic places. Recognizing the potential of a place. Her latest book on Expressive Nature Photography. Over on Patreon this week, join Brenda and I for a discussion on studying the masters of landscape photography and how that can impact your photography.  Additionally, Brenda is offering a discount on her book for patrons, so if you are interested in purchasing it, head to Patreon to get the link to that discount. You can support the podcast and support Brenda at the same time while getting an awesome book. Win/Win/Win! Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!  Here are the photographers Brenda recommended for the podcast: 1. Jerry Dodrill. 2. Perri Schelat. 3. Peter Cox. 4. Bruce Hucko. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Nightscaper Conference May 20-22, 2020 - $100 off using the code "PAYNE100". 2. Gary Randall Columbia River Gorge 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. 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.

Welcome to Episode 149 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a fellow Coloradoan and Large-format film landscape photographer, Alex Burke. Alex's work is diverse but is largely focused on the mountains of Colorado as well as the plains and prairies of Eastern Colorado. He has been working on a very interesting project where he has been photographing the interaction between man and land in the plains which is really fascinating. Alex survives by selling his work at art shows across the country. We covered a wide variety of topics, including: His current project. Making more meaningful photos that go beyond what's just beautiful. Backpacking with large format. Composing on large format. Getting stuck in the past techniques as a film photographer. Current trends in landscape photography. Over on Patreon this week, join Alex and I for a 22-minute bonus episode on art shows, what sells at art shows, how to price your photography, and a discussion about limited edition vs. open edition prints.  If you enjoyed hearing Alex talk about his work and want to learn more about photographing locally or getting into large format photography, he's offering a 20% discount on his e-books for Patreon supporters. Head over to patreon.com/fstopandlisten to get that discount on his great e-books. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!  Here are the photographers Alex recommended for the podcast: 1. Lance Roth. 2. Mike Basher. 3. Ryan Gillespie. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. 60-day free trial to NPN. 2. Out of Moab Conference - use the code "PAYNE" for $250 off until Feb. 28. 3. Out of Acadia Conference - use the code "PAYNE" for $250 off until Feb. 28.