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How our interests in life inspire our photographic journey is an important ingredient that helps forge who we are as photographers. As such, I had an awesome time talking with these week's guest on episode 267 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast about how he mixes his study of science with his passion for photography. I was joined by a photographer and astrophysicist living at the South Pole - Aman Chokshi. We also had a great co-host his week, Rajesh Jyothiswaran, who helped to set-up this conversation, which was not easy considering the logistics of internet access at the South Pole! Thanks Rajesh! On this week's episode, we also discuss: Aman's journey into photography, Travelling across India on a bicycle, Photographing Ladakh, Mixing astrophysics and photography, Aman's homemade star tracker, What it's like being a photographer at the South Pole, What is of interest as a photographer at the South Pole, And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Murchison Widefield Array. J

The journey of a new photographer can take many paths, but it is in our early years that the foundation is developed and the direction of our work begins. As such, I had an awesome time talking with these week's guest on episode 266 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast about his journey as a new landscape photographer.  I was joined by a photographer who is relatively new to photography who has impressed me quite a bit in the way he openly and passionately talks about the craft from his position of being an amateur - Devin Rogers. Devin hails from Temecula, California and it has become apparent to me that he has a deep passion for the outdoors and that he will be a name we will be keeping an eye on for a long time. We had a great chat this week and I think you'll enjoy where we take the conversation. On this week's episode, we also discuss: How Devin has approached his development as a new photographer, Devin's thought process about the concept of art and photography, How Devin looks at his own work a

Focusing our nature photography on the subjects we love and care about most can yield the most powerful and personal results. As such, I was thrilled to record episode 265 of the podcast due to our guest's focus on his passion for the woodland. This week on the podcast, I was joined by a legendary U.K. woodland photographer and YouTube sensation, Simon Baxter. On this week's episode, we also discuss: Simon's journey into photography and YouTube, Simon's passion for woodland photography, Balancing content creation with making photographs as a YouTuber, Handling burnout, The psychologically confusing moments when we achieve our goals, How Simon manages his full-time business in photography, Simon's new book, Gathering Time, Planting a Tree in Meg's Grove, And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Support the show on Patreon. Here is who Simon recommended on the podcast this week: Sean Tucker. Joe Cornish. If you enjoyed our conversation, you can listen to 16 more minutes on our Patreon

How we choose to share our work with the public for maximum impact is a topic of great interest to me.  This week on E264 of the podcast, I was joined by a photographer living in Germany, Holger Mischke.   Holger and I had what I would call a wide-ranging fire-side chat that touched on a lot of topics, including his ideas for combining music, photography, and writing in how he presents his work. I hope you enjoy this week's episode.   On this week's episode, we discuss: How music principles apply to photography, How and why Holger pairs his photography with music and writing, Holger's process for self-evaluation in the field, Printing at smaller sizes, Emotional response from our viewers,  And a lot more! Over on Patreon for our bonus episode, Holger and I talk about practicing photography without a camera - something he does every day. Other items mentioned on the show this week: 1. Join Nature Photographer's Network. 2. Support the podcast on Patreon. 3. Podcast t-shirts. Here is who Holger recommended on

Curating your photography is one of the most important skills you can develop as a nature and landscape photographer. This skill helps you narrow down your work so that only the best of the best images are showcased, and helps you to develop your skills as you grow as a photographer. This week on episode 263 of the podcast, I was joined by Brent Clark, a nature photographer living in Madison, Wisconsin. We talk all about curation of your photography, including tips and tricks Brent uses to do this for his own work.  On this week's episode, we also discuss: Brent's journey into photography,  The advantages of being an amateur, The shift to more personal, intimate nature photography, Photographing in the mid-west, How to reach your audience, Stories behind two of Brent's images, And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Support the show on Patreon. Podcast t-shirts. Mentoring with Matt Payne. Scientific evidence supporting that making photos strengthens our memories. Here is who Brent r

Photography can be a life-long pursuit that takes many shapes, sizes, and paths. On today's podcast episode, we explore the path of David Southern, a photographer living on the coast of northeast United Kingdom. David's voyage of discovery through photography started a long time ago on a trip to Chile and through a career in Information Technology with the World Wildlife Fund. Ever since I saw the images he submitted in the Natural Landscape Photography Awards, I knew David Southern would make for an interesting guest here on the podcast. On this week's episode, we discuss: David's photography journey - a voyage of discovery. David's adventures into South America. How David balanced his career in IT and his passion for photography. How David transitioned into doing photography full-time. Exploring themes in David's work. And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Support the show on Patreon. The Parhelion Collective. David's book, Shoreline. Here is who David recommended on the podcast

Finding your why as a photographer is a noble life-long pursuit that can lead to many wonderful and satisfying years of creative exploration and output. On today's podcast, we are joined by nature photographer Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero to discuss her journey as a photographer and her pursuit of finding her why. Jeanie and I get into the weeds a bit on her past evocations, but be sure to stick through our chat as there are some valuable lessons to be gleaned from what she shares. On this week's episode, we discuss: Jeanie's wild journey in life as a software engineer, massage therapist, English teacher, and business owner; How Jeanie suffered from major burn-out in her career and how it has impacted her approach to photography; Jeanie's former business creating software for quilt-makers and how that business informs her views; Jeanie's experiences as an English teacher in Vietnam; How a tragic wild fire inspired Jeanie to work on a photography project; Jeanie's thoughts on Instagram and other social media; And a lo

Welcome to episode 260 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.   This week I was joined by a German nature photographer, Sandra Bartocha. Sandra is the 1st Vice President of the German Society for Nature Photography, otherwise known as the GDT. She is a well-established nature photography judge, having judged several competitions, including our very own Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Sandra's photography has a unique look and feel that is difficult for me to describe to viewers, and as such, she has differentiated herself in our crowded field of nature photography - a topic we cover at great length in today's podcast.   On this week's episode we discuss: Sandra's journey into nature photography and how she has been able to create unique and compelling work, How getting involved in photography organizations can improve your work, What Sandra looks for when she judges nature photography competitions, Why people should or should not enter photography competitions, How to thin

Welcome to episode 259 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.   This week I was joined by an Aussie landscape and nature photographer, Ben Maze. Ben is quickly becoming one of my favorite photographers as well as one of the most genuine and thoughtful members of our community. I've enjoyed many conversations with Ben on Discord and Instagram and I was so excited to finally get him onto the podcast for a chat.   On this week's episode, we discuss: Ben's introduction into photography and his choice to not attend college. Creating community for landscape photographers on Discord. Ben's shift to project-based work, like his Geomorph project. Entering Flow State in Nature Photography. Ben's thoughts on NFTs as someone who used to do them. Photographers who inspire Ben. Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. Choosing a camera. Line Goes Up - an Examination of Crypto and NFTs. Our episode on NFTs. Here is who Ben recommended on today's show

Welcome to episode 258 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast, I was joined by Mason Cummings, the Visual Asset Manager for The Wilderness Society and Dr. Greg Aplet, the Senior Science Director for The Wilderness Society. The Wilderness Society is a non-profit dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Wilderness. In this week's episode, we discuss how photography and videography can be used to advance the missions of conservation and wilderness non-profits and how photographers can play a leading role in conservation efforts. A special thank you to our listener Joe Doherty for recommending both Greg and Mason for this week's episode. On this week's episode we discuss: The mission and purpose of The Wilderness Society. Why wilderness is important. What types of photography helps conservation efforts. Can digitally-altered landscape photography help conservation efforts? How photographing like a conservation scientist can help your photography. Common practices in photography

Welcome to episode 257 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast, I was joined by a lens-based artist named Serena Dzenis who is originally from Australia but now lives in Iceland. Serena's photography work has shifted considerably over the past couple of years so it was great to chat with her on that transformation. On this week's episode we discuss: Serena's transition from the mental health world into photography, Why Serena has chosen to call herself a lens-based artist, Using digital editing tools to instill greater purpose into our photography, The collective effort to increase awareness of women in the photography space, And a lot more! Here's who Serena recommended for the podcast this week: Angel Fitor. Ed Norton. Mieke Douglass. Renata Dutree. Kriss Munsya. Other items mentioned on the show this week: 1. Support the podcast 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

Welcome to episode 256 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast, I was joined by a travel, landscape, and stock photographer from Italy, now residing in France, Francesco Carovillano. Francesco and I had a wonderful conversation about his journey and some revelations he has made while pursuing multiple careers in the arts. On this week's episode we discuss: Francesco's transition from 3D computer graphics to travel photography and now landscape photography, How his work as an animator has influenced his work as a photographer, Stories and lessons learned about his work on a stock photography project in New York City, How he has found success in the stock photography market, And a lot more! Other items mentioned on the show this week: 1. Support the podcast on Patreon. 2. Brie Stockwell - Dream it, Do it! Quick Start guide. Here's who Francesco recommended for the podcast this week: Charles Cramer. Christopher Burkett. Francesco also recommended the study of various painters

Hey everyone!   Welcome to episode 255 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.   This week on the podcast, I was joined by a photographer and film-maker who lives in California but travels internationally to focus on projects of personal importance - Ashlei Payne.   I was fortunate to meet Ashlei recently when I was photographing in Death Valley and she was recommended to us by former guest Talor Stone.   On this week's episode we discuss: Ashlei's start in photography, The differences and similarities between filmmaking and landscape photography, Creating personal projects that are personally meaningful, Her and Talor's project to document the impact of tourism on indigenous cultures in Greenland, And a lot more! Here's who Ashlei recommended for the podcast this week: Logan Baker. Timothy Mulcare. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Support the podcast on Patreon. 2. Join me at Out of Chicago LIVE! 2022. 3. Support Ashlei and Talor on Kickstarter. I love hearing

Welcome to episode 254 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.   This week on the podcast, I was joined by a landscape photographer living near the Sonoroan Desert of Arizona - Peter Coskun.   Peter and I have been online acquaintances for many years and have several mutual friends. I've long appreciated his photography and I've found that our personal styles have evolved similarly throughout the years. We had a great chat on this week's podcast and I'm confident you'll enjoy it.   On this week's episode we discuss: Peter's journey into photography, Peter's attempt at becoming a full-time professional and the lessons he learned along the way, The pros and cons of being a full-time professional photographer, Appreciation of place and moment in landscape photography, Taking risks and stepping outside of our comfort zones, Selling prints in landscape photography, Confidence as photographers and entering competitions, And a lot more! Over on Patreon this week, Peter an

Welcome to episode 253 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne. This week on the podcast, I was joined by a fine art black and white photographer who has broad museum and gallery representation - Mitch Dobrowner.  Mitch comes highly recommended from several past guests and has a truly inspiring story about his arrival in photography and eventual journey back into it after a long hiatus. Sit back and relax as Mitch tells us about his story. On this week's episode we discuss: Mitch's story of quitting his job and exploring the southwest at the age of 21, How Mitch became so well-represented by galleries and museums, What we can learn by studying the greats that came before us, What makes for a great museum-quality photograph, Storm chasing and making images of powerful storms, And a lot more! Here's who Mitch recommended for the podcast this week: Kris Graves. Nick Brandt. Over on Patreon this week, I asked Mitch to provide our listeners with advice if they were considering qui

Welcome to episode 252 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne. This week on the podcast, I was joined by a German landscape photographer who excels at making quiet and intimate photographs that spark the imagination - Julia Redl.  I have been following Julia's excellent work on Instagram for quite some time and have been really impressed and so I reached out to see if she wanted to join me for a chat on the podcast. She was reluctant due to the fact that English is not her first language, but she agreed and did a great job on the show. On this week's episode we discuss: Julia's journey into photography, Why she has chosen a more minimalistic style, Her approach to composition, Her approach to post-processing, The role of emotions in her photography, And a lot more! Here's who Julia recommended for the podcast this week: Bruce Percy. Helen Trust. Franka Slothouber. Trym Bergsmo. Richard Martin. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Support the podcast on Patreon. 2. Join

Welcome to episode 251 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne. This week on the podcast, I was joined by none other than Rachael Talibart, a photographer from the U.K. who is known for her wave and coastal photography.  Rachael has been interviewed countless times before on other podcasts; however, I wanted to dig deeper into what makes her tick and what her processes are in the field to make unique and exceptional work. On this week's episode we discuss: The importance of originality in Rachael's work, How Rachael instills ideals of self-expression and originality into her students, Tips on how to create more personal and unique photography, Rachael's approaches to some of her more recent photographs on the coast, Book publishing, And a lot more! Over on Patreon this week, Rachael and I discuss why she decided to specialize in photography as opposed to being more of a generalist. Here's who Rachael recommended for the podcast this week: Jonathan Critchley. Ragnar Axelsson.

Welcome to episode 250 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne. This week on the podcast I was joined by a travel and landscape photographer hailing from Boise, Idaho - Michael Bonocore.  Michael and I have been acquainted on social media for a very long time and I've always enjoyed his enthusiasm, humor, and business acumen. As I expected, he was full of great information and easy to talk to, so I think you'll enjoy our chat this week quite a lot. On this week's episode we discuss: Geotagging in landscape photography, The power of networking in the photography industry, Storytelling in travel photography, The Giving Lens, PetaPixel Travel, And a lot more! Over on Patreon this week, Michael and I discuss the heavy topic of Travel Photography and the Conundrum of Carbon we all face as photographers. Here's who Michael recommended for the podcast this week: Renan Ozturk. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Support the podcast on Patreon. 2. Supporting fellow podcast communi

Welcome to episode 249 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne. This week on the podcast I was joined by Southwest Utah landscape photographer and biologist, Nathan St. Andre.  Nathan and I have been chatting on social media for many years and I've found him to be a very nice guy with a lot of insight. He happens to make the bulk of his living selling prints at art shows and so we focused a lot of our attention on this, diving deep into his motivations and how it impacts his photography. On this week's episode we discuss: Nathan's approach to selling prints at art shows, How art shows inform Nathan's photography, Nathan's "Does My Art Suck" test, Nathan's experience as a color-blind landscape photographer, And a lot more! Over on Patreon this week, Nathan and I discuss how to find success in print sales as landscape photographers. Here's who Nathan recommended for the podcast this week: Nic Stover. Jeff Pedersen. Marsel Van Oosten. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Supp

Welcome to episode 248 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne. This week on the podcast I was joined by three master printmakers, John Sexton, Joseph Holmes, and Michael Strickland for an engaging panel conversation on printmaking in landscape photography. On this week's episode we discuss: Why make prints at all? Their personal approaches to printmaking and how they are different. How their approaches to printmaking has changed their fieldcraft. The creative process in printmaking. And a lot more! Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Support the podcast on Patreon. 2. Robb Hirsch's book. 3. John Sexton's newsletter archive [subscribe here]. 4. John Sexton's Ventana Editions (use code MATTPAYNE10 for 10% off at checkout). 5. Michael Strickland's Platinum Palladium Printing Service (10% off by mentioning the podcast). 6. Joseph Holmes' favorite images. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the p