F-stop Collaborate And Listen

Episode 051 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Estes Park, Colorado photographer Erik Stensland! This week we share a special recording of the podcast. Erik and I recorded this one in person from Ridgway, Colorado - it was a really special experience and I am so excited to share it with the world. Erik is one of the most thoughtful, intelligent, engaging, and interesting landscape photographers of our time. His journey as a photographer is incredibly interesting and inspiring. His outlook and approach is refreshing and has provided me with a great deal of inspiration and I hope it will for you as well. We covered some great topics this week, including: Erik's journey into photography and a gallery owner. Nature as a vehicle for self-healing and the connection to introversion. Leadership and our role as photographers in the conservation movement. How to bring goodness to the world though photography. Why do you take photos? Over on Patreon this week Erik talked about owning and operating a gallery

Episode 050 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with New Jersey-based photographer Jennifer Khordi! I have been a huge fan of Jennifer's work ever since I got into photographing the night sky. Jennifer dedicates most of her spare time planning and executing amazing photographs of the full moon in New York City. We spent a lot of time talking about her obsession and how she plans those shots, which takes incredible dedication, planning, and execution.  We covered some great topics this week, including: How Jennifer got into photography. Jennifer's obsession with the moon. Fake moon photography and why it bothers her. Jennifer's New York City workshops. The balance of photography and work. Issues she has encountered has a woman photographer. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! We are 1/3 of the way to our goal of being able to award a $1,000 prize to a photographer dedicated to conservation. Over on Patreon this week Adam talked abo

Episode 049 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Canada-based landscape photographer Adam Gibbs! Adam has a wonderful catalog of work that he's curated for over 20 years as a full-time landscape photographer. I was able to get him onto the podcast after a lot of demand from other guests and commenters to get him on! We had a fantastic conversation that is well worth a listen.  We covered some great topics this week, including: How Adam got into Landscape Photography. How Landscape Photography has changed over the years. Instagram and popularity. Adam's workshops. Adam's use of YouTube as a platform. Digital manipulation and the impact on the craft. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! We are 1/4 of the way to our goal of being able to award a $1,000 prize to a photographer dedicated to conservation. Over on Patreon this week Miles told a story about how he was blackmailed by another photographer. To learn more about Adam: Web

Episode 048 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Portland, Oregon-based landscape photographer Miles Morgan! I've been a massive fan of Miles for many years and it was so fun finally talking to him on the podcast. Miles' photography speaks for itself, and, he's probably one of the most humble photographers you'll ever meet! We had a fantastic time on the podcast and I think you'll love this episode if you are a Miles Morgan fan in any way! We covered some great topics this week, including: How Miles got into Landscape Photography The art of story telling and its importance in landscape photography Balancing f/t work, family, and photography How to choose a workshop that matches your needs Digital manipulation "Active Viewing" Big Naked Wall Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! We are 1/4 of the way to our goal of being able to award a $1,000 prize to a photographer dedicated to conservation. Over on Patreon this week Miles tol

Episode 047 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with California-based landscape photographer and the Director of Product for SmugMug, Aaron Meyers! Aaron reached out to me to see if I would be interested in discussing more of the business side of being a landscape photographer and I thought it would be a great idea. I personally really enjoyed our conversation this week - there's a lot for everyone in this episode! We covered some great topics this week, including: How to think like your customers How to price your photography How to cultivate your buyers Over on Patreon this week we went on a deep dive relating to social media strategy for landscape photographers, including ad buys and more. We also discussed the new Vero app. Special announcements:  Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! We are 1/4 of the way to our goal of being able to award a $1,000 prize to a photographer dedicated to conservation. To learn more about Aaron: W

Episode 046 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Barry Sweet! Barry is the Wilderness Office Manager for the National Park Service (NPS) at Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, Colorado. My friend and fellow landscape photographer Erik Stensland suggested that Barry come on the podcast to share his perspective and intertwined issues that we face as landscape photographers, including: Why he has given his life for the protection of public lands. How the NPS tries to fulfill the two-pronged mission of preserving these special places while also helping people to engage and enjoy these places. The different roles of NPS, BLM, and the National Forest and how each of these different departments relate and how photographers might relate differently with each of these areas. What the Wilderness Office actually does. What philosophy and ideals he and his team try to instill in visitors to wilderness. How photographers are typically viewed by the Park Service. How we can use our photography to promote th

Episode 045 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Maine-based landscape photographer Adam Woodworth! I have been a fan of Adam's work for several years and it was so cool to finally get to talk to him over the podcast medium! Adam is a full-time photographer and works a lot with Nikon. His work is very, very good and deserves some attention. It was fun speaking with Adam - it was a very laid back conversation. We covered some great topics this week, including: Adam's journey into landscape photography. Adam's decision to become a full-time professional photographer. His cross-country road trip from Maine to Alaska (here's a link to Andrew Skurka's route we talked about). Night Photography. Adam's video tutorials. Special announcements: This week we are partnering with F-Stop Gear - we are giving away a Medium Shallow ICU to a lucky podcast listener. If you're not familiar with their products, their backpacks are fantastic (I use an older F-Stop Loka) and their ICUs are what you use to put all of your

Episode 044 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with California-based landscape photographer Mark Handy! I have been a huge fan of Mark's work ever since I learned about him through the podcast. Mark is a wildly successful photographer, having owned his own gallery in La Jolla, CA. Mark is perhaps one of the most thoughtful and interesting photographers that I have had the pleasure of speaking with on the podcast. I think you'll really enjoy this episode! We covered some great topics this week, including: Mark's journey into landscape photography Ethics and digital manipulation (look for a full 45 minute conversation about this on Patreon)! Owning his own gallery in La Jolla, CA Shooting digital medium format (Phase One) Selling images as limited editions of ONE The influence of luck Special announcements: 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

Episode 043 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Seattle-based landscape photographer Bryan Swan! I have been following Bryan's work for several years, ever since I moved to (and left) Portland, Oregon. Bryan is the creator of the incredibly comprehensive waterfall databases, Water Falls Northwest, and the World Waterfall database. He's also an incredibly good landscape photographer! Bryan and I got a chance to meet-up this past fall in Ridgway, Colorado and camped together for a couple of nights along with Trevor Anderson, another great landscape photographer out of Seattle. When I posed the idea of having Bryan on the podcast, he was totally excited, so we finally made it happen a few months later.  We covered some great topics this week, including: Bryan's journey into landscape photography Bryan's decision to not become a full-time professional photographer The Northwest Waterfall survey and the delicate relationship between the internet and photography locations Tips for photographing waterfalls S

Episode 042 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Alberta Canada-based landscape photographers Darwin Wiggett and Samantha Chrysanthou! I have been really getting into the message that both Darwin and Samantha have been spreading through their photography and efforts with The League magazine relating to ethics in the field. The topic has come up frequently on the podcast and I really wanted to get them on the show to dive deeper into the topic and feel out their perspective. Samantha and Darwin are the founders and creators of oopoomoo have collectively been involved in photography education for over thirty years. In 2012 the two decided to join forces and meet a glaring need in the photo industry – to create a photography site that teaches original creative expression within a larger framework of what it means to be creative in today’s world. They called this website oopoomoo. According to Sam and Darwin, “we live in a time of unbridled consumption with far-reaching impacts on the planet, our fellow species

Episode 041 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with Utah-based landscape photographer Eric Bennett! I've been a huge fan of Eric's photography for quite a long time! Eric also might be one of the funniest guys I've ever chatted with online - his sense of humor is incredible, and I think it translated nicely onto the podcast format. Eric has been recommended to be on the podcast by many photographers and I think if you've never seen his work before, you should go take a look immediately - it is world class!  Eric and I covered some great topics this week, including: How Eric got into Landscape Photography How photography can help preserve our wilderness Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument Becoming a full-time professional photographer and the concept that money is the result of the cause and not the cause of the result Backpacking The pros and cons of travelling for long amounts of time as a photographer Collaboration vs. competition Special announcements: Please consider supporting the podcast

Episode 040 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with England-based landscape photographer Alex Nail! I've been a huge fan of Alex's photography for quite a long time! Alex is also a mountain guy and takes images from hard to reach places that are absolutely inspiring. I first stumbled onto Alex's work when I was a guest editor over on 500px and immediately made one of his photos an editor's choice! Alex is one of the most down-to-earth artists I've spoken to and just oozes authenticity. We had such a great conversation (one of my favorites).  Alex and I covered some great topics this week, including: How Alex got into Landscape Photography Photographing hard to reach places Time-lapse photography Keeping his work fresh while trying to promote his book without sharing images from the book Critique The "online arms race" for self promotion and its impact on landscape photography The difference in processing styles between USA and European artists Special announcements: Please consider supporting the podc

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 intervi

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

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 a

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

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 c

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 l

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 mo

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 guest