Matt Theobald of Breakthrough Photography, makers of the world's sharpest and most color neutral filters, joins Chris to talk about the success of his business and his best tips for using lens filters. Matt shares the situations you need to be using filters in, best practices for handling your filters, and the major differences between cheap and well-made filters. He also discusses how filters can assist in various landscapes such as Yosemite and Chicago's Botanical Gardens.  Chris then talks to Matt about Colorado Tripods (https://coloradotripod.com/) , and how they're making the world's first titanium tripods. Matt and his team will be at Out of Yosemite 2020 (https://www.outofchicago.com/yosemite/) to help attendees use their filters.  Visit Breakthrough Photography (https://breakthrough.photography/) to find educational material on buying ND filters, learn about the team, and more.

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Matt Theobald Shares Lens Filter Best Practices

Rafael Pons joins Chris to discuss PhotoPills, an app that helps you plan your shots during all hours of the day. The incredible app lets you see when and where the sun, moon, and stars will rise and fall, so that you'll never miss the perfect moment.  Listen as Rafael tells us the first thing you should do after downloading the PhotoPills app, previews the forthcoming PhotoPills Camp, and teases the next big feature coming to PhotoPills: Meteor Shower Forecasts. Visit http://www.PhotoPills.com to learn more, or jump directly to the iOS (https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/photopills/id596026805?mt=8&at=11l3Ld) and Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.photopills.android.photopills&hl=en) store. You can also find the app on Twitter (https://twitter.com/photopills?lang=en) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PhotoPills/) , and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/photopills/?hl=en) . 

Rafael Pons Discusses his Photo Planning App PhotoPills

Chris is joined by Sean Bagshaw, who was at Out of Oregon and will join us again for Out of Acadia (https://www.outofchicago.com/acadia/) in 2020. They discuss everything there is to know about Luminosity Masks, including why someone may want to use them and how to avoid going too far in post-processing. Speaking of post-processing, the two chat about replacing skies, one-click photo post processing apps, and why they both prefer to get granular in their editing.  Before becoming a photographer, Sean was a middle school science teacher. He shares how this experience has made him a better teacher in his own workshops and online education courses -- the latter of which is his main income stream. To follow Sean online, visit http://www.OutdoorExposurePhoto.com, http://www.PhotoCascadia.com, and on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/seanbagshaw) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Sean.Bagshaw.Photography/) , and Twitter (https://twitter.com/SeanBagshaw) .

Sean Bagshaw on Luminosity Masks, One-Click Post Processing Apps

Toby Harriman, who will be a featured guest at Out of Chicago in June (https://www.outofchicago.com/chicago/) , joins Chris to discuss how he became a professional photographer, his aerial work, and how businesses research photographers before working with them, no matter their numbers on social media.  As someone who spends a lot of time shooting in Alaska, Toby shares why he struggles to find a camera that can handle the northern winters, and the cameras he relies on. He also discusses how his background in website development gives him an advantage, and why everyone should have their own website for their work. To learn more about Toby, visit http://TobyHarriman.com, http://PlanetUnicorn.com, and follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tobyharriman/) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/tobyharriman) , and Twitter (https://twitter.com/tobyharriman) .

Toby Harriman on Aerial Photography, Marketing Yourself

Chris hosts a panel with Ian Plant, Ryan Smith, Blake Rudis and Michael Shainblum at Out of Oregon 2019 to discuss how they all make a living in landscape photography and the evolving technology landscape. The discussion opens with how they got started in their craft. Later we learn how they currently make money in landscape photography, how to handle social media, how to build an audience, advice for hobbyists who want to launch their own website, and the best ways to create an eBook -- if you should do it at all.

Live From Out of Oregon: Making Landscape Photography Profitable

Photographer Charlotte Gibb joins Chris to discuss what it means to shoot intimate landscapes, her favorite places to photograph in Yosemite, and why winter is her favorite season to shoot there. She also shares her go-to lens, tips for photographing fall's colors, rules for shooting that may not come naturally, and how she turns a simple subject into a masterpiece. Later, Charlotte explains why she prefers to shoot alone, and what she hopes to contribute to our Out of Yosemite conference this February.  You can find her online at http://CharlotteGibb.com as well as at http://CharlotteGibbBlog.com, where she writes about her experiences, creativity, and new work. Her technical work can be found at Visual Wilderness (https://visualwilderness.com/portfolio/charlotte-gibb) .

Charlotte Gibb on Shooting Intimate Landscapes

Nature First (https://www.naturefirstphotography.org/) co-founder Matt Payne joins Chris to discuss the origins of the alliance, its principles, and to debate whether photographers should share shooting locations.  Preserving nature is important to Matt and many other photographers, so he shares the questions you should ask yourself when you're thinking about giving someone else a shooting location. He also provides specific examples of locations that've been negatively affected by visitors. Later, Matt discusses how he finds his own unique shots to differentiate himself as a photographer, what motivates him to shoot, and what he's learned from his own podcast, F-Stop Collaborate and Listen (https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/page/f-stop-collaborate-and-listen/) . Matt will be at all of Out of Chicago's 2020 landscape photography events to offer guidance and lead discussions. Until then, you can find him at http://www.MattPaynePhotography.com and on Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/MattPaynePhoto) .

Matt Payne Discusses Nature First, When to Share Shooting Locations

Chris is joined by landscape photographer Ryan Smith, who has his own annual event in the southwest, Outsiders Conference (https://outsidersphoto.com/) . The two discuss managing photography conferences and preview their respective events coming up in Oregon (https://www.outofchicago.com/oregon/) (October 13 - 17, 2019) and Kanab, Utah (March 20 - 22, 2020). Ryan has a lot of experience with selling his prints, so he talks about what he does to close sales. He also discusses his field tricks: How he likes to stay put in one location, and if he thinks about marketable photos while shooting. Later, Ryan and Chris chat about the responsibility photographers have to the environment, and the principles to remember when becoming a nature photographer (Visit NatureFirstPhotography.org (http://naturefirstphotography.org/) for more). They also discuss Ryan's favorite places to shoot like Utah's White Pocket, which appears to be featured on Apple's webpage for the new iPhone 11 Pro. Visit CaptureIcons.com (http://www.captureicons.com) for Ryan's workshops, and http://RyanSmithFineArt.com for the photography he has for sale.

Ryan Smith on Selling Prints, Ethics in Landscape Photography

Chris is joined by wildlife and landscape photographer Juan Pons, who hit pause on podcasting to start a YouTube channel for fellow photographers.  In their wide-ranging chat, Chris and Juan discuss the state of Sony's camera offerings including the new a7R IV, and why he primarily shoots with the a7R III.  They also discuss the benefits of shooting in Acadia National Park (including the best trails, outlooks, and what animals you can expect to see), and his favorite places to shoot in the world, including Yellowstone National Park.  Juan is a huge fan of Yellowstone, especially in the winter, and explains why he's returned annually for the past 16 years.  Learn more about Juan Pons by visiting his YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/juanpons) and website (https://www.juanpons.org) .

Juan Pons Talks Wildlife Photography, Yellowstone, Sony Cameras

Chris is joined by "The Snowflake Guy," Don Komarechka, who discusses UV photography and macro photography. Best known for his work shooting snowflakes, Don explains how he achieves these photographs (including tips on when to use focus stacking) and the Hollywood-level projects it's brought him. Don also talks about how he sets aside time for shooting, his advice to landscape photographers on finding a unique shot, and details his upcoming book Macro Photography: The Universe at Our Feet, which will be released this December. Follow Don by visiting his website, DonKom.ca (http://www.donkom.ca/) . Visit SkyCrystals.ca (https://skycrystals.ca/) to pre-order his book! He'll be at Out of Longwood later this month. 

Don Komarechka Discusses Macro Photography, Capturing Snowflakes

Chris and Out of Chicago team member Anne Belmont are in Costa Rica as discuss what Anne, who is a flower photographer, will be presenting at Out of Longwood later this year.  In a laid back chat amongst Costa Rica's evening nature, Anne shares what she likes to help people with while they're out in the field, and talks at length about what a Lensbaby is. Anne is so well-known for her Lensbaby work that she wrote a whole book about it: Creative Flower Photography: An Illustrated Guide to Lensbaby Lenses. She discusses how she came to write the book and previews her next. Later in the chat, Anne discusses her Instagram channel and if she has doubts when posting images to a growing audience. She also shares her tips on shooting various flowers, including water lilies, dahlias, roses, ferns, and if she ever gets bored despite spending so much time at places like the Chicago Botanical Garden. Visit http://AnneBelmontPhotography.com, where you'll find a gallery dedicated to Lensbaby images. See her aforementioned eBook (https://visualwilderness.com/product/ab-cfp) and read her articles on Visual Wilderness (https://visualwilderness.com/portfolio/anne-belmont#articles) for in-depth tutorials. Follow her on Instagram: @AnneBelmontPhotography. (https://www.instagram.com/annebelmontphotography/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/annebelmontphotography/?hl=en)

Anne Belmont on Lensbaby Lenses, Flower Photography

Chris sits down with landscape photographer Alex Noriega, who shares how he created his award-winning (2016 USA Landscape Photographer of the Year, and 2016 International Landscape Photographer of the Year) photographs. In our wide-ranging interview, Alex talks about seeking a sense of mystery when he's out in the field, and why he loves shooting nature instead of architecture.  Alex also offers his favorite National Parks to shoot in, how to escape the crowds that are found in America's natural wonders, and how he makes his photos about something. Listeners also get to hear his favorite equipment and post-processing techniques, particularly when it comes to contrast. Alex will be at Out of Yosemite (https://www.outofchicago.com/yosemite/) and Out of Acadia (https://www.outofchicago.com/acadia/) , where he'll help attendees with discovering small things to shoot in the field and post-processing. To see his work, visit http://AlexNoriega.com and follow him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/NoriegaPhotography/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/AlexNoriegaPhotography/) .

Alex Noriega on Finding a Sense of Mystery

Chris is by himself this week to offer a candid preview of Out of Chicago’s 2020 events. He also shares what he’s learned from running Out of Chicago, and how he and his team have applied these lessons to future conferences. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter (Visit the home page of our site) to become an Out of Chicago Insider. By doing so, you'll be the first to know when tickets for our conferences are on sale. Out of Chicago’s 2020 conferences: Out of Yosemite: February 5 – 9, 2020 Out of Chicago Botanic Garden: August 23 – 27, 2020 Out of Moab: September 13 – 17, 2020 Out of Acadia: October 4 – 8, 2020

Chris Reveals Out of Chicago's 2020 Events

Mark Denney, who went from working at an unfulfilling job in corporate America to becoming a full time landscape photographer, joins Chris to talk about how he found success on YouTube and how he makes his living. Mark also discusses how you can tell if you've over-edited your photo, what he still messes up when shooting (Edge control), his favorite tripod, and Sony versus Fuji cameras. Join Mark and Chris at Out of Oregon (https://www.outofchicago.com/oregon/) later this year. Visit MarkDenneyPhotography.com (https://markdenneyphotography.com/) to learn about his Skype post-processing sessions, and be sure to check out his Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/MarkDenneyPhoto) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCujr_HrX3ThMb34DV5YXHIg) channels.

Mark Denney Shares His YouTube and Instagram Strategies

Chris is joined by Rad Drew, who'll be a presenter at next month's Out of Longwood in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.  Rad will be teaching different ways to photograph flowers using your phone, and how to use the selfie camera to capture unique perspectives. In his chat with Chris, Rad discusses how to decide between shooting on a phone versus a traditional camera, what type of phone captures the best photographs, and his workflow when capturing on a phone. Rad is also experienced with the post-processing software Topaz as well as infrared photography, so he shares tips on both. As promised on the show, here's a link to Cogitap's Slow Shutter Cam app (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/slow-shutter-cam/id357404131) recommended by Rad. Visit Rad online by going to http://www.RadDrewPhotography.com. To try Topaz, use Rad's discount code Rad15 for 15% off any Topaz product.

Rad Drew Goes In-Depth on Phone Photography

F8 | The Photographers Perspective is the show where you connect with the world's most inspiring photographers. Join us each week as we go in-depth with the pros, get to know their personal perspectives and introduce you to new places and experiences that help you get the most out of your creative passion. Hosted and produced by Chris Smith, Out of Chicago.

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