
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen
This photography podcast takes you well beyond camera gear each week with weekly interviews and panel discussions with professional photographers, industry insiders, enthusiasts, and hobbyists alike. Our candid but laid-back conversations deeply explore the craft of photography and psychological drivers relating to creativity, motivation, inspiration, and workflow. We also discuss social media, photography business practices, marketing, sales, and hot topics impacting photographers from all genres, with a particular focus on landscape, nature, and wildlife photography. The show is hosted by Matt Payne, a professional full-time nature photographer and the co-founder of the internationally renowned photography competition, the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Matt is also a mountaineer, climbing the highest 100 mountains in Colorado. Matt leverages skills he gained in pursuit of his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology to dig deeply into the hearts and minds of his passionate guests, revealing secrets and inspiration in every episode.
Latest episodes

Jan 17, 2018 • 52min
Willie Huang - Landscape Photography Stories
Episode 039 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with California-based landscape photographer Willie Huang! Willie is what I like to call "under the radar" for some people but I think his photography is world-class. He comes highly recommended from many well-respected photographers that have been on the podcast. We had a fantastic time on the podcast.
Willie and I covered some great topics this week, including:
How Willie got into Landscape Photography
Some stories from the field
Shooting slot canyons
How Willie approaches composition
Social media's effect on landscape photography
Advice for new photographers
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! Let’s keep the conversations going! I recently set a goal of $1,000 in monthly contributions which I will use to seed a $1,000 landscape conversation award. This will only be possible if people contribute on Patreon!
Patrons can ask future guests questions, get exclusive access to bonus content, get awesome swag, and more! I've added bonus interview content for every guest since episode 27! Check it out.
To learn more about Willie:
His Website
Facebook
Instagram
Here are the artists that Willie would like to hear on the podcast:
Floris van Breugel
Nick Selway and CJ Kale
Some examples of Willie's photography can be seen below.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, 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.

Jan 11, 2018 • 56min
Randall J. Hodges - In-Camera Landscape Photography
Episode 038 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Washington-based landscape photographer Randall J. Hodges! Randall is an "all-in-camera" photographer, which I think is quite unique in this day and age of digital photography and digital manipulation. Randall was recently teaching a class for Singh-Ray Filters and some of his attendees suggested he reach out to be on the podcast and I'm so glad that he did. It was really fun talking to him about his style and his journey.
Randall and I covered some great topics this week, including:
How Randall got into Landscape Photography
His style of "all-in-camera" photography
The trials and tribulations of being a gallery owner
The importance of finding your own vision and doing your own thing
Filling your spirit as a landscape photographer
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! Let’s keep the conversations going! I recently set a goal of $1,000 in monthly contributions which I will use to seed a $1,000 landscape conversation award. This will only be possible if people contribute on Patreon!
Patrons can ask future guests questions, get exclusive access to bonus content, get awesome swag, and more! I've added bonus interview content for every guest since episode 27! Check it out.
To learn more about Randall:
His Website
Facebook
Instagram
Here are the artists that Randall would like to hear on the podcast:
Kevin McNeal
Art Wolfe
Some examples of Randall's photography can be seen below.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, 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.

Jan 4, 2018 • 1h 5min
Gary Randall - Authenticity in Landscape Photography
Episode 037 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Oregon-based landscape photographer and all-around awesome dude, Gary Randall! It was so cool to finally get Gary onto the podcast as I have been following his work and online presence for many years. Gary is one of my favorite personalities in the online landscape photography circles and it translated quite nicely onto the podcast format.
Gary and I covered some great topics this week, including:
How Gary got into Landscape Photography
His personality and openness on social media and authenticity
Permits in national forests
Motivating others through your work
The importance of collaboration and finding positive people in your life
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! Let’s keep the conversations going! I recently set a goal of $1,000 in monthly contributions which I will use to seed a $1,000 landscape conversation award. This will only be possible if people contribute on Patreon!
Patrons can ask future guests questions, get exclusive access to bonus content, get awesome swag, and more! I've added bonus interview content for every guest since episode 27! Check it out.
To learn more about Gary:
His Website
Facebook
Instagram
Here are the artists that Gary would like to hear on the podcast:
Kevin McNeal
Gary Crabbe
Some examples of Gary's amazing photography can be seen below.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, 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.

Dec 30, 2017 • 55min
Alexander Otto - Landscape Photography as a Cultural Practice
Episode 036 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Germany-based landscape photographer, Alexander Otto. Alexander Otto has some incredible photography that is well worth checking out when you have a chance. He was really fun to talk to all the way across the Atlantic Ocean and his English is outstanding. I think you're all going to really love this week's episode.
Alexander and I covered some great topics this week, including:
How Alex got into Landscape Photography
Death Metal Music!
Landscape photography as a cultural practice
Instagram and the rise in popularity of certain Europe locations
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! Let’s keep the conversations going! Patrons can ask future guests questions, get exclusive access to bonus content, get awesome swag, and more! I've added bonus interview content for every guest since episode 27! Check it out.
To learn more about Alex:
His Website
Facebook
Instagram
Here are the artists that Alex would like to hear on the podcast:
Alex Nail
Cody Duncan
Jose Ramos
Some examples of Alex's amazing photography can be seen below.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, 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.

Dec 23, 2017 • 1h 4min
Jack Brauer - Mountain Landscape Photography
Episode 035 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Colorado-based landscape photographer, and one of my long-time idols, Jack Brauer. It was such a treat to get Jack onto the podcast as I have been his biggest fan since I started as a landscape photographer. Jack and I often shoot very similar subjects (rare vantages of Colorado's most awesome mountains) and so he has been a huge inspiration to me. Pretty much every shot Jack has leaves me envious, inspired, and hungry to get out and better myself.
Jack and I covered some great topics this week, including:
How Jack got into Landscape Photography
Mountain Photography
How Jack got into the web design business and his website building services (if you do use his services, tell him you heard about it on the podcast)
The critical relationship between conservation and landscape photography, including the recent news about Bear's Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! Let’s keep the conversations going! Patrons can ask future guests questions, get exclusive access to bonus content, get awesome swag, and more! I've added bonus interview content for every guest since episode 27! Check it out.
To learn more about Jack:
His Website
Facebook
Instagram
Here are the artists that Jack would like to hear on the podcast:
Floris Van Breugel
Dave Showalter
Erik Stensland
Some examples of Jack's amazing photography can be seen below.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, 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.

Dec 18, 2017 • 58min
Alexandre Deschaumes - Publishing a Book as a Landscape Photographer
Episode 034 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with France-based landscape photographer, Alexandre Deschaumes. Alexandre was highly recommended to me by many former guests so I knew I just had to get him onto the podcast for a conversation. It took some effort, but Alexandre finally agreed to come on, and man it was fun! We had some interesting language challenges, but I think Alexandre handled the conversation wonderfully.
We covered some really great topics this week, including Alexandre's journey into landscape photography, the documentary about his work, his book, his style of photography, and the challenges of conservation and landscape photography in Europe.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! Let’s keep the conversations going! We're getting closer to the goal to produce two podcasts per week, thanks to your support! Patrons can ask future guests questions, get exclusive access to bonus content, get awesome swag, and more! Check it out.
Lastly, as mentioned on the podcast, if you're looking for a great website to showcase and sell your landscape photography, look no further than my friend Jack Brauer's system at Wide Range Galleries. The sites that he builds are incredible. Let him know you heard about it from F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!
To learn more about Alexandre:
His Website
Facebook
Instagram
Some examples of his amazing photography can be seen below.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, 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.

Dec 14, 2017 • 56min
Nick Page - Becoming a Better Landscape Photographer
Episode 033 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Washington-based landscape photographer, Nick Page. Nick is a fellow podcaster and an awesome photographer. I think his work is outstanding. Nick's journey into landscape photography is quite interesting and I had a great time talking to him about the business of photography.
We covered some really great topics this week, including Nick's journey into landscape photography, what life is like as a full-time professional photographer, why he started his podcast, the upcoming "Out of Moab" landscape photography conference, the recent news about Bear's Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante, social media and landscape photography, and lastly the importance of the journey to become better.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! Let’s keep the conversations going! We're getting closer to the goal to produce two podcasts per week, thanks to your support! Patrons can ask future guests questions, get exclusive access to bonus content, get awesome swag, and more! Check it out.
To learn more about Nick:
His Website
Facebook
Instagram
Here are some topics we discussed on the podcast:
The photography of Justin Reznick
The photography of Thomas Heaton
Some examples of his amazing photography can be seen below.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, 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.

Dec 8, 2017 • 58min
Dan Ballard - Living on the Road as a Landscape Photographer
Episode 032 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with the internationally-renowned travelling landscape photographer, Dan Ballard. I have been following Dan's work for many years, in fact, ever since I started as a landscape photographer. Dan was super awesome to speak to! We had a lot of fun this week and covered a lot of really great topics. I really enjoyed our conversation and believe me - you will too.
We covered some really great topics this week, including Dan's journey into landscape photography, what it is like living on the road as a full-time professional photographer, the importance of creating images and seeking out new locations, the importance of a lightweight kit, creating panoramas, how to work with human subjects on travel photography trips, and the current state of landscape photography.
Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! Let’s keep the conversations going! We're getting closer to the goal to produce two podcasts per week, thanks to your support! Patrons can ask future guests questions, get exclusive access to bonus content, get awesome swag, and more! Check it out.
To learn more about Dan:
His Website
Facebook
Instagram
The importance of lightweight gear and the tool I developed which was discussed on the podcast
The photography of Bruce Percy
The photography of Michael Anderson
Some examples of his amazing photography can be seen below.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, 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.

Dec 3, 2017 • 53min
David Swindler - Using Failure in Landscape Photography
Episode 031 with Utah-based landscape photographer, David Swindler. I have been following David's work on Flickr for many years and have found his work to be quite inspiring. He often shoots locations that are not well-known, which I greatly appreciate! David was a real treat to have on the podcast and I think you will really enjoy this one.
We covered some really great topics this week, including David's journey into landscape photography as an chemical engineer, the Art Storefronts website platform, using failure as a teacher, finding a good composition, and impactful moments in landscape photography.
Important! Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! Let’s keep the conversations going!
Patreon subscribers have access to bonus interview content and much, much more!
To learn more about David:
His Website; his workshop Website
Facebook
Instagram
The photography of Dustin LeFevre
The photography of Greg McGowan
The photography of Ryan Smith
The photography of Royce Bair
The photography of Phil Monson
The photography of Bill Church
Some examples of his amazing photography can be seen below.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, 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.

Nov 24, 2017 • 1h 4min
Sean Bagshaw - Visual Impact in Landscape Photography
Episode 030 with Oregon-based landscape photographer, Sean Bagshaw. Sean had been an inspiration to me and many other landscape photographers for many, many years. It was such an amazing opportunity to get him as a guest on the podcast.
We covered some really great topics this week, including visual impact, what motivates Sean to keep shooting, Photo Cascadia, the International Conservation Photography Awards, Conservation and the sharing of locations, and much more.
Important! Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! Let’s keep the conversations going!
Patreon subscribers have access to bonus interview content and much, much more!
To learn more about Sean:
His Website
Facebook
Instagram
The photography of Raynor Czerwinski
The photography of Tony Kuyper
The photography of Vern Clevenger
Some examples of his amazing photography can be seen below.
I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via email, 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.