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. 

F-Stop Collaborate and Listen - A Landscape Photography Podcast

Epic Astro-landscape Photography Panel Discussion from Out of Chicago LIVE!

Welcome to episode 164 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a landscape photographer whom I have admired for a long time - John Barclay. John hails from Bucks County, Pennsylvania and is a fantastic photographer, musician, and a great guy. John and I had a wonderful conversation this week and covered a wide variety of topics, including: His beginnings in photography. John's Contemplative Photography Retreats. The "why" of landscape photography. Your connection to your subject and how to choose how to capture it. How bringing ourselves to our photography has an impact on the final product. ... and much, much more Over on Patreon this week, John and I talk about how he leverages his communication skills to be a better photographer, business person, and how it has aided in his success. I hope you enjoy our conversations! Here are the people that John Barclay recommended for the podcast:1. Cole Thompson. 2. Mitch DoBrowner. 3. Betty Wiley. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. NPN Free 60-Day Trial. 2. Photo Namer website. 3. ArcPanel Luminosity Masking Panel. 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. 

John Barclay - Discovering the Contemplative Style of Landscape Photography

Welcome to episode 163 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features a landscape and architecture photographer living in Orange County, California. Nick Carver has been entrenched in photography since 2006 when he dove head first into business side of photography where he was met with many challenges. Nick almost gave up after several years of teaching for people on Craigslist until he made some difficult realizations about his work... Nick and I had a wonderful conversation this week and covered a wide variety of topics, including: His beginnings in photography. How he transitioned into architecture photography to make money. How he looked at his work and made some painful realizations that almost caused him to quit. His path of soul-searching and why he actually makes photographs. The resurgence in film photography. His YouTube channel (which is highly entertaining). ... and much, much more Over on Patreon this week, Nick and I talk about the nuances of website portfolio design and his approach to showcasing his work. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Here is who Nick recommended for the podcast:1. Carlos Beltran. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Out of Chicago LIVE! 2. NPN Free 60-Day Trial. 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. 

Nick Carver - Soul-Searching for Personally Meaningful Photographs

Welcome to episode 162 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.  This week's episode features a photographer hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah - he's a great guy and a supporter of the show. Our guest is an absolute master of drone photography, including cityscapes, landscapes, architecture, night-time, and everything in between. We had a wonderful time chatting all about drones. Without further ado, welcome Drew Armstrong to the show! Drew and I had a wonderful conversation this week and dove deep into the world of drones, including: Why Drew likes using drones for his photography. How to choose a drone for your photography. Getting a Part 107 License for drone photography. How to deal with people yelling at you while piloting. What to do about losing or crashing your drone. Governmental regulations around drone photography. ... and much, much more Over on Patreon this week, Drew shares his experience raising his transgender son and how that has impacted his photography work. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Here are the people Drew recommended for the podcast:1. Kirk Keyes. 2. MaryBeth Kiczenski. 3. Jahn Muracki. 4. Vic Moss. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Out of Moab. Use the code, "PAYNE" for $250 off. 2. Out of Acadia. Use the code, "PAYNE" for $250 off. 3. Gary Randall Kenai Peninsula 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. 

Drew Armstrong - All About Drone Photography!

Welcome to episode 161 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week features an incredible landscape photographer hailing from Western Australia, Christian Fletcher. Christian was the very first winner of the International Landscape Photographer of the Year award in 2014 and his work continues to inspire many people across the globe. Christian is especially well-known for his incredible aerial photography and for owning and operating a fabulous gallery. Christian and I had a wonderful conversation this week and covered a wide variety of topics, including: A walk down a path of history in the industry of landscape photography. Christian's style of photography and how he creates unique and personal imagery. The business of owning a photography gallery. Christian's online training website. ... and much, much more Over on Patreon this week, Christian and I talk about his belief that all great landscape photographs have to have "perfect light." Also - Christian is offering listeners of the podcast a 50% discount on a subscription to his training website. After you add a subscription to the cart you will then be able to enter the clever discount code, "shrimponthebarbie" which will bring the cost down to about $30 U.S. Dollars. Christian has over 60 tutorial videos on the website that show hands on how he edits his photos. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Here are the people Christian recommended for the podcast:1. Peter Eastway. 2. Tony Hewitt. 3. Nick Rains. 4. Ricardo Da Cuhna. 5. Adam Williams. 6. Ignacio Palacios. 7. Les Walkling. 8. Murray Fredericks. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Out of Moab. 2. Out of Acadia. Use the code, "PAYNE" for $250 off. 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. 

Christian Fletcher - Creating Original Landscape Photography in Western Australia

Welcome to episode 160 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week features a very special panel conversation with some amazing landscape photographers. In this week's episode, we explore gender issues in the landscape photography industry from the perspective of our fabulous panel of women, including: Sandra Bartocha Viktoria Haack Jessie Johnson Dani Lefrançois Sarah Marino Anna Morgan Varina Patel Jennifer Renwick Various topics that we covered include: Balancing photography and family Pursuing a career in landscape or nature photography as a woman Spending time in nature alone Representation of women in the landscape photography industry Advice for other women that wish to pursue landscape and nature photography Positive changes in the landscape photography industry for women ... and much, much more Over on Patreon this week, the panel playfully tackles the subject of man-splaining as it relates to landscape photography and how our panelists handle those moments in the field. Be sure to stick around to the end to hear about various special offers and upcoming events that our awesome guests would like you to know about. Let's support them as best as we can!I hope you enjoy our conversation! As promised, here are some ways to support our guests. Varina Patel is currently running a spring sale over on Visual Wilderness - you can get deals on tutorials on Focus & Sharpness, Bracketing & Blending, Light & Colors and Macro & Night Photography. Just go to visualwilderness.com/special-offer Dani Lefrançois is running two upcoming workshops - one is a fall color tour of the Canadian Rockies in September 2020 and the other is a tour of Newfoundland in May 2021. Check out the show notes for links to both of those offers. Viktoria Haack is teaching a business of photography course; you can get $50 off by using the code VICTORIAHAACK Sandra Bartocha has a new book entitled Lys - an Intimate Journey to the North which looks really fantastic. Sarah Marino has since launched a YouTube Channel which looks to be quite promising. She's showcasing her techniques for composing smaller, more intimate scenes. Lastly, Jennifer Renwick and her partner David Kingham have been releasing some great webinars on YouTube for photographers through their website Nature Photographer's Network. Check out the show notes for links to all these and a lot more! 

Women in Landscape Photography - A Panel Discussion

Welcome to episode 159 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.  This week's amazing guest is none other than Brooks Jensen, someone I have admired for many years. Brooks Jensen is a fine-art photographer, publisher, workshop teacher, and writer. He and his wife Maureen Gallagher are the owners, co-founders, editors, and publishers of the award winning LensWork, one of today’s most respected and important periodicals in fine art photography. With subscribers in 72 countries, Brooks’ impact on fine art photography is truly world-wide.  LensWork Publishing is also at the leading edge in multimedia and digital media publishing with LensWork Extended — a PDF based, media-rich expanded version of the magazine. Brooks' personal work can be seen in his on-going series, Kokoro, a PDF based, downloadable periodical.  LensWork Online, a membership website, features 10 channels of content featuring Brooks’ 50-years of experience in fine art photography including: Audio programs — Editor’s Comments, Looking at Images, Those Who Inspire Me (and Why), and interviews with over 400 photographers. Video programs — our daily Here’s a Thought . . ., Feedback Reviews, Exploring the Possibilities, and Creative Labs. Brooks is the author of ten best-selling books on photography and creativity: Looking at Images, The Creative Life in Photography, Letting Go of the Camera, the three volume set Single Exposures: Random Observations on Art, Photography and Creativity. His most recent books are Photography, Art, & Media; The Best of the LensWork Interviews, and Seeing in SIXES (four volumes published in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019). A monograph of his work was published in 2012 titled Made of Steel. Brooks and I has a wonderful conversation about a variety of topics this week, including: Creating personally meaningful landscape photography work. His historical perspective as a landscape photographer. How and why landscape photography has evolved into what it is today. What types of images he looks for to publish in LensWork. ...and a lot more!  Over on Patreon this week, Brooks and I discuss the pros and cons of doing open edition prints vs. limited edition prints - a conversation based on an article Brooks wrote which has defined my views on the subject. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Here are the people Brooks recommended for the podcast:1. Huntington Witherill. 2. Carl Chiarenza. 3. Dominic Rouse. 4. Cole Thompson. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. My conversation with Ian Plant on Shuttermonkeys.

Brooks Jensen - Creating Personally Meaningful Landscape Photography

Welcome to episode 158 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's amazing guest is Toni Toreno, the founder of the PNW Photo Summit and Bend Photo Tours.  This week we covered a wide variety of topics, including: How Toni has been pivoting after the realities of COVID-19 have set in and how she is adapting her conference business as a result. Where Toni sees the industry going in the future. The mass proliferation of workshops and whether or not they will continue to thrive. The power of networking in landscape photography. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Over on Patreon this week, join Toni and I for a conversation about women in the landscape photography industry. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!  Here are the people Toni recommended for the podcast:1. Kevin Kubota. 2. Sheila Dunn. 3. Christian Murillo. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. ArcPanel Free Luminosity Mask Tutorial. For the full show notes and to see Toni's photography, head over to my blog.

Toni Toreno - Photography Business After COVID-19

Welcome to episode 157 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.  I am sure you noticed some different intro music this week. That is because it is the music of this week's guest, Jon Whitaker.  Jon is a professor of music at the University of Alabama and a great photographer. This week we did a deep dive comparing and contrasting music and photography, both from a learners and a teacher's perspective. We also discussed some parallels in the music world as it relates to popular music and popular styles of landscape photography.  Over on Patreon this week, we talk all about the concept of finding your voice and what Jon has learned about it in the music world and how it might apply to your photography world. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!  Here are the photographers Jon recommended for the podcast:1. Phil Sisto.  2. Alyn Wallace. 3. Todd Rosenberg. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Gaia GPS Tutorial for Landscape Photographers.  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.

Jon Whitaker - Music vs. Landscape Photography: Compare and Contrast

Welcome to Episode 156 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week, I had a fantastic conversation with Sarah Lyndsay. Sarah Lyndsay is a Canadian landscape, portrait, and wedding photographer and Instagram star.  We had a great chat this week and covered some fun topics: Landscape photography completely changed her life and Sarah shared her uplifting story with us on the show this week. Sarah and I talked about how she is pivoting and adjusting to the COVID-19 situation by using her YouTube channel and we discuss how others can do the same. Sarah also shared her tips on how she has leveraged the Instagram platform to gain her following. What motivates Sarah create photos. We also discuss her landscape self-portraits and we take a stab at discussing gender issues surrounding photography. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Over on Patreon this week, join Sarah and I for a discussion on how she has used portrait and wedding photography to augment her income as a professional photographer. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!  Here are the photographers Sarah recommended for the podcast:1. Viktoria Haack. 2. Irene Rudnyk. 3. Nick Fitzgardinge. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Skype Lessons from Gary Randall. 2. Nature Photographer's Network Free Trial. 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. 

Sarah Lyndsay - How to Become an Instagram Sensation

Welcome to Episode 155 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features one of the most inspirational photographers of our generation, in my opinion. He has focused the attention of his lens on things that matter.  Welcome Clay Bolt to the podcast. Clay Bolt is a Natural History and Conservation Photographer specializing in the world’s smaller creatures who regularly partners with organizations such as the National Geographic Society and the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. His current major focus is on North America’s native bees and the important roles that they play in our lives. He was a leading voice in the fight to protect the rusty-patched bumble bee under the Endangered Species Act, which became North America's first federally protected native bee in 2017. In 2019, Bolt became the first photographer to document a living Wallace's Giant Bee—the world's largest bee—as a part of a four person exploration team to rediscover the species in the Indonesian islands known as the North Moluccas. In his current role as Communications Lead for World Wildlife Fund's Northern Great Plains Program he is developing strategies to fight insect and grasslands biodiversity loss by gaining a greater understanding of the effects that Neonicotinoid pesticides have on wildlife. Clay is a Fellow in the Linnean Society of London, Associate Fellow in the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP), and past president of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA).  Over on Patreon this week, join Clay and I for a conversation about macro photography. Clay gives us some tips on how to get started in this mysterious sub-genre of nature photography. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!  Here are the photographers Clay recommended for the podcast:1. Morgan Heim. 2. Steven David Johnson. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Neonicotinoid pesticide study. 2. Rusty Patched Bee movie.  2. Gary Randall Kenai Peninsula 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. 

Clay Bolt - Using Photography as a Tool for Communication

Welcome to a special episode of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.  This week we have assembled a fabulous panel of full-time professional photographers to talk all about their thoughts on the COVID-19 outbreak and the impact it is having on the landscape photography industry. We also discuss how photographers can pivot and take advantage of this situation and we discuss some ways in which each of the panelists are adjusting to the situation.  We also talk about how the photography community can provide support to other industries and how other photographers can support each other through these tough times. I'd love to hear how you are pivoting in the comments below!I hope you enjoy our conversation! Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Here are the photographers that joined us on the podcast:1. Tony Sweet. 2. Colby Brown. 3. Jennifer King. 4. Charles Needle. 5. Jared Lloyd. 6. Tim Cooper. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Out of Chicago LIVE. 2. Jennifer King tutorials and webinars. 3. "Photo a Day" Facebook Group.  4. Tim Cooper: 30% discount on his Online Courses and a 20% discount on his Tutoring and Image Reviews. 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. 

COVID-19 Panel Discussion - How Landscape Photographers Can Respond

Welcome to Episode 153 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. This week's episode features an Italian photographer who produces two podcasts, including "The Travelling Image Makers", and "Closing the Gap." He runs and manages photography travel tours across the globe and happens to be a really outstanding guy.  Welcome Ugo Cei to the podcast!  We had a fun conversation this week and covered a variety of topics, including: Ugo's journey into large format film and what he has learned from it. The impact of the Coronavirus on his business and travel photography. Getting to know a culture. What he has learned about marketing over the years. Staged Travel photography. P.S. - I was a guest on Ugo's podcast TTIM, back in 2017 and talked about Night Photography. Over on Patreon this week, join Ugo and I for a discussion about his viral 2015 article, "Will the Real Landscape Photography Please Stand Up?" Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers!  Here are the photographers Ugo recommended for the podcast:1. Matt Brandon. 2. Valentina Tamborra. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. 60-day free trial to NPN. 2. Matt Brandon's article on Trophy Hunting in travel photography. 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. 

Ugo Cei - Travel Photography / Coronavirus / Journey into Film

Welcome to Episode 152 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. Be sure to check out the full liner notes for more info. This week's episode features someone that has been photographing the landscape for over 30 years. He comes from the professional commercial space and now enjoys his time as a part-time professional fully employed in the IT world. I'd like to introduce you to Scott Walton.  We had a fun conversation this week and covered a variety of topics, including: Fun stories about photographing some celebrities including President Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, and Dolly Parton. Choosing to photograph close to home vs. going on epic adventures to exotic locations. Finding an audience for your photography, including: Getting published in LensWork Magazine. Gallery representation. Art Shows. Review events like Photolucida and Houston Foto Fest. Why he has not chosen to pursue a career as a full-time photographer. A heartfelt story about how his photography changed the life of his friend. You can also check out Scott's YouTube Channel, Instagram account, and Facebook page to see more of his work. Over on Patreon this week, join Scott and I for a conversation about how he has leveraged photography workshops over the years to develop meaningful relationships with other photographers.  Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon! There's a ton of bonus content over there for subscribers! Here are the photographers Scott recommended for the podcast:1. Huntington Witherill. 2. John Sexton & Charlie Cramer. 3. Laurent Martres. 4. Anne Larsen. 5. Alan Brock. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Dani Lefrancois photography 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.   

Scott Walton - Finding an Audience for your Photography

Welcome to Episode 151 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.    This week's episode features the winner of our inaugural Landscape Photography Conservation Award, J Henry Fair. If you are not familiar with Henry's work, you are in for a real treat. His most recent project involved photographing the impacts of consumerism from an airplane, including impacts on the land from mining, oil and gas extraction, and more. The results of this work are encapsulated in his 200-page book, "Industrial Scars." Henry sent me a copy of his book and I was absolutely amazed by the beauty and horror portrayed in his images. It truly is a magnificent book.    We covered a wide variety of topics, including: Aerial photography techniques. The environmental crisis. The politicization of the environment. Photography as a tool for social change.  What photographers can do to make a difference in this world. Henry is offering a discount on his book for patrons of the podcast, so if you are interested in purchasing it, head to Patreon to get the link to that discount. I'm always looking at ways to provide value to the people that financially support the podcast on Patreon, so I hope it helps! Thank you for your support.   Before we get started,  I wanted to let you know about a special opportunity to meet me at the upcoming Nightscaper Conference in Kanab, Utah from May 20 to May 22. If you listened to my recent episode with Royce Bair, you'll know that the conference is going to be amazing. Royce has assembled the world's best night photographers for an incredible experience that surely won't disappoint you. I'll also be doing some fun podcasting and panel discussions at the conference. If you're interested, check it out. Also, you can use the code "PAYNE100" for a $100 dollar discount on the conference. I hope to see you there!   And lastly, just be warned, Henry is opinionated. Enjoy.

J Henry Fair - Winner of our Conservation Award

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