F-Stop Collaborate and Listen

Welcome to episode 174 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.  This week's episode features a photographer new to the scene who has been absorbing as much as she possible can in 2020 to become a better photographer - Brie Stockwell. Brie challenged herself with what she calls an "impossible goal" to exhibit 10 of her best images in 2020 (what a year to pick). Through this challenge, Brie has learned a lot about herself which has opened several doors in her life.  Brie and I discuss some interesting topics, including: Brie's impossible goal to exhibit 10 of her best images in 2020, Setting goals and the mindset needed to complete them, Other benefits to goal setting for both her and I in our lives as photographers, Learning photography, what has worked, The role of encouragement in landscape photography, ... and more! Over on Patreon this week, Brie and I discuss the role of life coaching, what she is gaining from it, and how you might benefit from it as well as a photographer. I hope you enjoy our conversations! Here are the people that Brie recommended for the podcast: 1. Brooke Castillo. 2. George McCane. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Newfoundland 2021 Workshop with Dani Lefrancois.  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 173 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.   This week's episode features a photographer who has owned their own gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming since 2001 - David Brookover.   David's gallery is filled with custom-framed platinum palladium prints from his extensive travels throughout the world as a fine art landscape photographer. David got his start as a photographer while studying acupuncture in Japan back in 1986, where he was immersed in the Japanese culture which had a significant influence on his work as a photographer. David and I discuss some interesting topics, including: How David used photography as a way to understand a new place and culture, Transitioning from a full-time job to full-time photography, Platinum Palladium printing and his print-making process, The secret to longevity in the craft of landscape photography ... and more! I hope you enjoy our conversation. To hear more and to support the show, head over to Patreon.com/fstopandlisten   Here are the photographers that David recommended for the podcast: 1. Clyde Butcher. 2. Keith Carter. 3. Jake Davis. 4. Sally Mann. 5. Kenro Izu.   Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Columbia River Gorge workshop from Gary Randall and Chris Byrne.   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 172 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.  This week's episode features a photographer and videographer who has found a niche in combining her passions for story telling, writing, and photography to make a living in the landscape photography arena. Elisabeth Brentano started her career in the entertainment news space and transitioned to writing blogs for travel and food. It was in that space that she fell in love with photography. She is also very passionate about conservation issues and created a wonderful documentary film, called "In the Shadow of Lions" where she examines the balance between social media, conservation, and tourism as it relates to big cats in Africa. Elisabeth and I discuss some interesting topics, including: How she found herself in the landscape photography space. How her editing style has evolved over time. The impacts of social media on creativity and relationship building. Her documentary film, "In the Shadow of Lions." ... and more! Over on Patreon this week, join Elisabeth and I for a bonus discussion while financially supporting the podcast. We discuss her approach to gaining more authentic engagement on social media through vulnerability and honesty. I hope you enjoy our conversations! Here are the photographers that Elisabeth recommended for the podcast: 1. Melissa Groo. 2. Savannah Cummins. 3. Benjamin Everitt. 4. Joe Haeberle. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network. 2. My YouTube Channel. 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 171 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.  This week's episode features a photographer who probably does not need much introduction as he is widely considered one of the most accomplished modern landscape and nature photographers.  William Neill got his roots and upbringing in landscape photography while living in the Yosemite Valley and working in Ansel Adams' gallery beginning in 1980 and began writing columns for Outdoor Photographer Magazine in 1986. Suffice to say, he has a lifetime's worth of incredible photographic product and has a wealth of knowledge and perspective, which we attempted to tap into on the podcast.  William and I discuss some interesting topics, including: How he got his beginning in photography and writing for Outdoor Photographer Magazine. What it was like learning from the greats in landscape photography like Ansel Adams. Various media formats to consume and learn about landscape photography such as OnLandscape, NPN, and LensWork. William's secret for staying creative over many years in this field. His new book, Light on the Landscape. ... and more! Over on Patreon this week, William shares his advice on how to best grow as a photographer and we discuss his approach to portfolio development. I hope you enjoy our conversations! Here are the photographers that William recommended for the podcast: 1. John Wawrzonek. 2. Joseph Holmes. 3. Lewis Kemper. 4. Charlie Cramer. 5. Bruce Percy. 6. John Sexton. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Nature First Photography. 2. My YouTube Channel. 3. William's portfolio development courses (discussed 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. 

Welcome to episode 170 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.  This week's episode features a photographer living in Denver Colorado.  Joseph Roybal focuses on landscape photography and successfully partners with a variety of product brands by marrying his photographic skills with his people skills to make a living in the craft of photography. Joseph and I met at Out of Yosemite where he was representing Breakthrough Filters as a professional photographer.  Joseph and I discuss some interesting topics, including: The importance and value of mentorship. The importance and value of relationships. How to cultivate relationships in the landscape photography field. Balancing the demands of work, relationships, and photography. Growth through landscape photography. ... and more! Over on Patreon this week, Joseph and I discuss photo resolutions needed for printing and our various workflows for preparing a file for printing. You too can gain access to this and 100+ other bonus episodes by supporting the show on Patreon. I hope you enjoy our conversations! Here is the person that Joseph recommended for the podcast: 1. Kelly Calvillo. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Arc Panel. 2. My YouTube Channel. 3. Nature Photographer's Network. 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 169 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.  This week's episode features a landscape photographer living in the highlands of Scotland. Margaret Soraya is immensely talented and focused on harnessing the power of solitude to produce stunning work in nature’s quiet places. She has a wonderful body of images showcasing these quiet places and her soothing photography of ocean waves evokes mystery and wonder. Margaret spends a great deal of time photographing on the various islands of Scotland, often alone, and draws power from the solitude found there.  Margaret and I discuss some interesting topics, including: Her solo travels in her van. Mindfulness in landscape photography. Introversion in landscape photography. The healing power of solitude and how it promotes creativity. Losing your way in life and finding it again. Her journey of re-creating herself. The benefits of focusing on non-competitiveness and being non-judgmental in landscape photography. ... and more! Over on Patreon this week, Margaret and I discuss a Japanese concept known as "ikigai" which literally means where aptitude and passion meet. Margaret has used this concept to help guide her through this new exciting time in her life as a full-time landscape photographer. Here is the person that Margaret recommended for the podcast: 1. Paul Sanders. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Dani Lefrancois Newfoundland 2021 workshop. 2. My YouTube Channel. 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 168 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a landscape photographer and scientist hailing from upstate New York - Manuel Palacios. Manuel has a wonderful body of landscape photography work on his website and I have always appreciated his Instagram feed. For the past several years, Manuel has spent countless days and nights wandering around and basking in the beauty of the Adirondack State Park in New York, a subject he considers to be his muse. Manuel and I discuss some interesting topics, including: His obsession with the Adirondacks. How he shoots with intent and how he has "conversations" with the landscape. The relationship between science and art. Storytelling through landscape photography. The advantages of photographing in your backyard. Various breakthroughs he has had as an artist. ... and more! Over on Patreon this week, Manuel shared his thoughts about COVID-19 from a scientist's perspective. I hope you enjoy our conversations! Here are the people that Manuel recommended for the podcast: 1. Benjamin Williamson. 2. Robert Rodriguez Jr. 3. Finn Hopson. 4. Josh Lowe. 5. Nikhil Nagane. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Gary Randall Alaska 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 episode 167 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.  This week's episode features a photographer I have been following for many, many years and have had many interactions with on social media over the years. Todd Caudle is perhaps one of the most well-known landscape photographers in Colorado and is the owner of his own publishing company, Skyline Press, a vehicle that Todd uses to publish photography calendars, books, and note cards (and I'm confident if you were looking for someone to help you do the same that Todd would help you out).  Todd is an award-winning photographer who has explored countless miles of trails and backroads, primarily in our beloved home state of Colorado, seeking landscapes as they are experiencing their most fleeting moments. Rarely content to photograph a static landscape, he is always in pursuit of those dynamic events as weather ebbs and flows, as nighttime turns to day and back again, and as seasons change. His propensity for capturing dramatic climatic events led one close friend and fellow photographer to dub him Cloudman, and the nickname stuck. Todd and I discuss some interesting topics, including: How Todd got his start as a photographer. What it was like to photograph super-star musicians. How he transitioned into landscape photography. How he got into the publishing business. What encourages and discourages him about the current state of photography. Mountain stretching in post-processing. Lessons learned from Todd's critique of my work back in 2012. ... and more! If you enjoyed our chat, you can join us for more on Patreon while supporting the show - we discuss what makes a great or compelling photograph. I hope you enjoy our conversations! Here are the people that Todd recommended for the podcast: 1. Dave Showalter. 2. Mike Pach. 3. Darren White. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network.

Welcome to episode 166 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features an "up-and-comer" named Ethan Deshaies. Ethan is a 20-year-old college student studying abroad in New Zealand (lucky!) and has some fresh perspectives on photography as an art-form. I think this episode is a nice compare and contrast with the ones we have done with more well-established photographers that have been around since before the digital revolution in photography.  Ethan and I discuss some interesting topics, including: What makes a photograph good or bad? Concrete definitions of good and bad as it relates to art. Dimension, Depth, and Intrinsic Beauty. Defining art. ... and much, much more I hope you enjoy our conversation! Here are the people that Ethan recommended for the podcast: 1. Jeff Lewis. 2. Rob Visser. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. NPN Free 60-Day Trial. 2. Richard Wong's contact for his article idea, based on his 10-year old 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. 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. If you'd like to support the show, head over to Patreon.  Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week.

Welcome to episode 165 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode comes to you from the Out of Chicago LIVE event that I took part in back in April. I moderated a panel discussion about night / astro-photography with some great panelists, including Royce Bair, Ian Norman, Diana Southern, Mike Taylor, and Chris Nicholson. It was a really fun panel discussion, in my opinion. We discussed some fun topics, including: How to make night photography unique, creative, and relevant. Favorite tricks and techniques for night photography. Astro-photography from home. Artificial light bans in National Parks. Ethical considerations for night photography. Starlink satellites and their impact on the night sky. ... and much, much more I hope you enjoy our conversation! Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Out of Chicago LIVE recordings. 2. Michael Rung's YouTube videos. 3. Michael Rung's Lightroom 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.