F-stop Collaborate And Listen

Welcome to episode 231 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast I was joined by Cody Schultz, a black and white landscape photographer living in Pennsylvania who has chosen to work in the medium of film. Cody and I talked a lot about the impact of social media and other factors on our mental health and how we can use our work to overcome these challenges. On today's podcast we covered a wide array of topics that you'll hopefully enjoy. We discuss: Social media and mental health, Knowing when it feels right to make the image, Pursuit of what's important to us as photographers, The medium of Black and White photography, And a lot more! Here's who Cody recommended for the podcast this week: David King Rowe IV Natalie Oberg Kevin Holliday Paul Hart Olivier Du Tre Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Reed Art & Imaging 20% off Discount - "PAYNEPDCST" - Contact Michael Baker at 303-573-8084; extension 321 or email him at michael.baker@reedphoto.com 2. Nature Photographer's

Welcome to episode 230 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast I was joined by James Lane, a landscape photographer and physics teacher living in Wakefield in the United Kingdom. James is the kind of photographer I deeply admire - he focuses on local subjects and has a keen eye for incredibly personal and emotionally impactful intimate work that is jaw dropping. I highly encourage you to take a look at his work as we dive into the conversation so you can get a sense for what we will be discussing today. We discuss: Using emotion to fuel our creative process, Themes of personal darkness and using photography to process them, The risks and benefits to moving to new places, James' approach to editing, The impact of increased visitation in the United Kingdom, The benefits of printing your work, And a lot more! Over on Patreon this week, James and I provide our tips and tricks to printing our work, something we are both quite into these days. Here's who James recommended for the pod

Welcome to episode 229 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast! This week on the podcast I was joined by Claude Fiddler. Claude spent much of his life deeply exploring and photographing the High Sierra of California after being inspired by the likes of Galen Rowell and Ansel Adams. Most of Claude's images were created using a large format film camera in extremely remote locations in the Sierra wilderness. We discuss: The Single Powerful Image vs. a series of images, Photographing experience while presenting our work as art, Learning on large-format cameras vs. digital, The importance of studying the work of the giants that came before us, Claude's new book, "Inside the High Sierra." Inside the High Sierra is Claude Fiddler’s third fine art monograph describing the mood and lighting of the High Sierra. The book includes 50 photographs from 35 years of explorations into the Range of Light. With a foreword from Tom Hornbein and essays from Michael Cohen, Laurel Fiddler, Peter Croft, and Dick Dorwo

Welcome to episode 228 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast! This week on the podcast I was joined by James Rodewald. James is a photographer and science teacher residing in the State of New York. He started his photographic journey back in the early 1980s with a 35-mm film camera. Although his portfolio of film and digital work spans many years, one can see a few common themes emerge. One of those central themes is a long-term attempt to capture scenes of the natural world seemingly untouched by humanity: nature in its natural state. We discuss: Balancing art with a full-time career and parenthood Using meditation to help channel creativity on a busy schedule Finding ongoing inspiration in local subjects Finding ongoing inspiration while returning to frequented locations and or familiar subjects Your photographic nemesis -- Identifying what draws you to a subject but yet evades your ability to record or express it Supporting conservation efforts through photography Over on Patreon this wee

Welcome to episode 227 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast! This week on the podcast I was joined by Brynn Schmidt, Alex Noriega, and Alex Nail to talk about the most controversial and divisive topics in the landscape and nature photography community at the present moment - NFTs. In today's episode, you can expect to hear four adults have a very respectful and cordial conversation and debate about NFTs which has been sorely lacking from social media as of late. You can also expect to learn quite a bit and gain some perspectives, no matter what side of the argument you find yourself, or perhaps gain a better understanding if you don't find yourself on one side at all. We discuss: What are NFTs and how do they and their marketplaces work? The various positives and negatives of NFTs, The newly formed community of NFT photographers on Twitter, The carbon and environmental impacts of NFTs and how we can openly discuss those, Why certain NFTs are selling and others are not, And a lot more! Than

Welcome to episode 226 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast! This week on the podcast I was joined by Jordan Inglee, a landscape photographer living in Portland, Oregon who has an extensive background in video production and live event production. I was fortunate to meet Jordan at last year's Out of Chicago Live conference and have been enjoying bantering with him on Twitter. Jordan and I discuss a variety of topics this week, including: Venue and concert video production, Shifting to photography as an income, Struggles with making money and conserving nature, Flow states, Digital workflows, And a lot more. There is no bonus episode on Patreon this week because I wanted to keep all of our conversation in one episode - so basically everyone gets a free Patreon bonus episode this week! Here's who Jordan recommended for the podcast this week: Paul Grossman Francois Casanova Ben Strauss Jen Grand Gabe Rodriquez Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Natural Landscape Photography Awards -

Welcome to episode 225 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast! This week on the podcast I was joined by Scott Wilson, a landscape, wildlife, cityscape, and portrait photographer who recently has overcome a stage 4 Colon Cancer diagnosis. Scott leveraged his love for photography to overcome his diagnosis and has leveraged his recovery as a catalyst to take his artwork to new levels. On today's show, you will be inspired by Scott's story and his attitude on photography. Scott and I discuss a variety of topics this week, including: Scott's varied interests in different genres in photography and how they inform each other. Scott's battle with Colon Cancer and the role photography played in his recovery. How to use photography to advocate for various causes you are passionate about. Photographing wild mustangs. Opening a gallery during COVID and his approach to running the business. And a lot more. Over on Patreon this week, Scott and I discuss our shared passion for Seascapes and the sense of cama

Welcome to episode 224 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast! This week on the podcast I was joined by Chris Murray, a professional full-time nature photographer living in Syracuse, New York. Chris' photography predominately features the the woods, lakes, mountains, and streams of New York State. Chris is a geologist by training and his lens is typically focused on quiet scenes of nature in his own backyard. Chris and I discuss a variety of topics this week, including: The connection between the study of natural sciences and nature photography. The role that the history of our artform has on his work. Copying other photographers work. The difficulties of being a full-time artist. And a lot more. Here are the individuals that Chris recommended on the podcast: Thomas Fleckenstein. Jaume Llorens. Nader Daii. Matt Oliver. Mark Bowie. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Natural Landscape Photography Awards. 2. Guy Tal's Book, "More Than a Rock" - use code GUYTAL35 for 35% off! Support th

Welcome to episode 223 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast! This week on the podcast I was joined by Danielle Hayden, who owns Kickstart Accounting. While Danielle is not a photographer, she's an expert in helping entrepreneurs think about and attain their financial goals. As photographers, many of us are independent creators and therefore entrepreneurs, but some of us are hobbyists who just want to take pretty photographs or express ourselves artistically. No matter which camp you find yourself in, you will find some value from listening to this episode as it will help you think strategically about your business or hobby. Danielle and I discuss many financially related topics this week that will help you with your photography, including: Budgeting. Tax write-offs for photographers. Money fears and entrepreneurship. Transitioning from part-time to full-time as a photographer. Looking at our numbers to help us financially. And a lot more. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Alaska Worksho

Welcome to episode 222 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast! This week on the podcast I was joined by a photographer living in France and originally from the United Kingdom: Julian Elliott. Julian and I discuss a wide variety of topics this week, including: The advantages of generalizing across many forms of photography vs. sticking to just one. Julian's thoughts and experiences in collaborating with other photographers. Respecting new cultures and getting the most out of your travel experiences. And a lot more. Over on Patreon this week, Julian talks about stock photography and his experiences in fighting copyright infringement. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Natural Landscape Photography Awards. 2. Pixsy.com - Copyright Infringement Support the show on Patreon. Pretty please?

Welcome to episode 221 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.   This week on the podcast I was joined by a landscape photographer and YouTube creator who recently quit his full-time job to pursue photography full-time: Mark Denney.   Mark and I discuss his brave journey into photography and what compelled him to make the leap as well as all of the challenges that lay before anyone looking to do the same thing.   We also discuss his recent van conversion project, his love for teaching, and a whole lot more!   Over on Patreon this week, Mark and I discuss all of our tricks and tips to photographing waterfalls, one of Mark's favorite passions.   Here's who Mark recommended for the podcast this week: Tommy White. Seven O Savage. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Clubhouse Club for the Podcast. 2. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer. Support the show on Patreon. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to

Welcome to episode 220 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast! This week on the podcast I was joined by a photographer and digital artist who lives in Quebec, Canada: Cath Simard. Cath is a self-proclaimed composite artist whose work has a very consistent look and feel. Her artwork combines various elements from spectacular locations across the globe. Perhaps what is most refreshing about Cath's approach to her artwork is how she has embraced describing her methodology in detail when she shares it - inspiring others to learn how to create similar work themselves. Over on Patreon this week, Cath and I discuss NFTs. Cath breaks down the NFT marketplace for us and discusses how you can break into this emerging market if you are interested. We also discuss the climate impacts of NFTs. Here's who Cath recommended for the podcast this week: Ryan Newburn. Max Rive. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Clubhouse Club for the Podcast. 2. ARC Panel. 3. Cath's Shades of Blue Preset Pack. Support the s

Welcome to episode 219 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast I was joined by a wildlife and nature photographer who spends most of her time leading workshops based out of sea vessels - Lisa LaPointe. Lisa is a naturalist with a huge passion for sea expeditions, wildlife photography, conservation, and education programs designed to spark the same passions in others. She leads workshops with the Muench Workshops team and has a fabulous body of photographic work. Lisa and I discuss a wide variety of interesting topics this week - so sit back and enjoy! Over on Patreon this week, Lisa and I discuss a variety of ethical considerations as they relate to nature and wildlife photography. Here's who Lisa recommended for the podcast this week: Talor Stone. Greg Vaughn. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Clubhouse Club for the Podcast. 2. Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Support the show on Patreon. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebo

Welcome to episode 218 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast I was joined by a nuclear physicist and night photographer extraordinaire, Paul Schmit. Paul is one of the first people I became aware of using an interesting night photography technique known as Deepscapes, which we talk about on this week's show. He's also a father of two and is busy working on a way to provide the world with nearly limitless energy through nuclear fusion and so we discuss the interplay of his science life, his family life, and his photography life. Paul and I also discuss: Why he has chosen night photography as his main photography passion. How he captured the International Space Station transiting across the rising sun. How he approaches composition of deep sky objects as related to landscape objects. Why he values a more authentic approach to chasing and capturing the night sky. And HEAPS more! Here's who Paul recommended for the podcast this week: Scott Aspinall. Marybeth Kiczenski. Adrian Mau

Welcome to episode 217 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast I was joined by a Filipino-American photographer living in Southern California - Zoe Pamintuan. Zoe is a full-time teacher for middle-school children and has been a photographer since she was a child. Her photography has been heavily influenced by Joshua Tree National Park as well as architectural structures. Of late, she has been focused on black and white imagery and has been doing a lot of introspection with her photographic process to try to determine the meaning behind her work - a large focus of our conversation on today's show. Over on Patreon this week, Zoe and I discuss how to seek meaning in our photographs. You can listen to this bonus episode and hundreds more by supporting the show at $5 per month. Here's who Zoe recommended for the podcast this week: Bruce Percy. Michael Kenna. Huntington Witherill. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Nature Photographer's Network Special Offer. 2. Exclusive 1:1 Experi

Welcome to episode 216 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week I hosted a special panel conversation on mental health and landscape photography with my guests Brian Rueb, Bryan Pezman, and Len Metcalf. In 2019, there were an estimated 51.5 million adults aged 18 or older in the United States suffering from mental illness. This number represents 21% of all U.S. adults. The statistics for mental illness are quite staggering; however, it also means that if you are suffering that you are not alone. As artists and photographers, there is a lot that can be said for using art as a means for coping with mental illness and expressing our experiences with it. In this podcast episode, we explore this topic deeply and examine the impacts of mental illness on us, photographic artists. Bryan, Len, Brian, and I discuss mental health issues in landscape photography this week, including: Each of their personal struggles with mental health and how it has impacted their photographic careers. How landscape photography h

Welcome to episode 215 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!   This week's guest is Camille Seaman.   Camille was born in 1969 to a Native American father and African American mother. Her photographs have been published in National Geographic Magazine and countless other publications. Her photographs have received many awards including: a National Geographic Award, 2006; and the Critical Mass Top Monograph Award, 2007. She is a TED Senior Fellow as well as a Stanford Knight Fellow. I was so fortunate to be able to get Camille onto the podcast to have a rich conversation.   Camille and I cover a wide range of topics this week, including: How her unique upbringing as a Native American and African American influenced her photographic perspective. What challenges and or benefits has her race and gender played in her photographic career. How she became a photographer of the polar regions of planet earth. What aspiring photographers should do to make stronger work. Why the language we use that relates to p

Welcome to episode 214 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week's guest is a black and white landscape photographer from Minnesota.  Joel Truckenbrod is someone most people have never heard of before, and he likes it that way. I was lucky enough to be introduced to his work through our former guest and a great photographer in his own right, Chuck Kimmerle.  Joel's photography is really something to behold. I highly encourage listeners to take a moment to visit his website as you listen - you won't be disappointed in what you find there. Joel and I engaged in thoughtful conversation around a multitude of topics this week, including: How it has come to be that very few people have seen his work before. What differentiates landscape photography from other artforms. Why Joel makes photographs. How to find beauty in the non-iconic location. Why he has chosen black and white as his medium of choice. Why he has chosen not to sell his work. How to make ourselves more emotionally open through our work.

Welcome to episode 213 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week's guest is a landscape and underwater photographer living in Franklin, Tennessee. Matt McGee practices dentistry and spends his free time searching for his subjects under the sea. He's also got quite an eye for fine art underwater photography and a massive interest in conserving our oceans. In this week's show, you can expect to hear us talk about some of his experiences under the water, how he approaches his subjects under the sea, what he's noticed about the conditions of our oceans, and his process for fine art underwater photography. Be sure to scroll down to see all of Matt's amazing photographs! Here's who Matt recommended for the podcast this week: Benjamin Hardman. Epic Diving. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Dead Ox Ranch Campout with Gary Randall. 2. Clubhouse Club for the podcast. Support the show on Patreon. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd li

Welcome to episode 212 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week I was joined by a photographer living in one of my favorite places on Earth - Ireland. Welcome Bernard Geraghty to the podcast! Bernard is a 34-year-old ball of lightning who has emerged onto the landscape photography scene in a flash. I first came to know about Bernard over on Clubhouse, where we connected in some clubs and got to know each other. As soon as I realized he had his own podcast, I knew I wanted to sit down and have a chat, plus who can resist that Irish accent and incredible charm? In this episode, Bernard and I discuss some fun topics, including: The launch of his career and how he transitioned into being a full-time photographer. The photography scene in Ireland and what it is like to capture landscape images there. Bernard's podcast. How the pandemic has impacted his tour business and how he has made adjustments through collaboration. A wild story about his winning storm image from Italy. And lots more! Be sure to