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Ever since I created my landscape and nature photography podcast, there was one person from the United Kingdom that I have always wanted to have as a guest - Joe Cornish. Fortunately, my friend Alex Nail asked if he could interview Joe and I was beyond thrilled at the suggestion. Joe is an inspiration to so many landscape photographers, so it was a true pleasure hearing him answer our tough questions. As such, it was a great honor to have him join us for our 302nd episode of the podcast, and the 5th iteration of our "Artists Asking Artists" series. Joe's approach to composition and field craft are quite renowned and appreciated by photographers across the world, so it was so amazing hearing him discuss practical ways in which he approaches the making of his images. On this week's episode, we discuss: Joe Cornish's approaches to making landscape photographs, Perfectionism in landscape photography, Complexity in composition in landscape photography, Qualities of light and Joe's preferences for light, Various discussion around color hue shifts in digital cameras, Reconciling our carbon footprint while travelling great distances, Adding value to the world as a photographer, Comparing and contrasting landscape photographers from the United Kingdom and the United States, The influence of painters on landscape photographers, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. Joe's article over on OnLandscape. Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the code "FSTOP10" for a 10% discount! 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. Please see our full listing of show notes and links for more information! P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

For many landscape and nature photographers, Antarctica is a dream location to visit and photograph. What's not to appreciate about it? It has incredible wildlife that has no fear of humans, making them quite easy to photograph. It has towering landscapes that are untouched by man. It has massive icebergs that float in the sea ice in dramatic and contrasting color and light. I was incredibly lucky to join the Muench Workshops team as an instructor to Antarctica back at the start of December and even luckier to be able to sit down and record a podcast while on board the Sea Spirit with the Poseidon Expedition Team, a delightful group of experts in their own areas of expertise, including biology, logistics, and photography. I was joined by John "Flipper" Suta, our Zodiac driver and logistics expert, Piet van  den Bemd, the Expedition photographer, and Tomas Marina, a biologist and researcher on climate change. It was an amazing experience to witness and photograph towering mountains, exuberant Penguins, Humpback Whales, Orcas, Seals, and incredible light while teaching photography, something I'm deeply passionate about. On this week's episode, we discuss: What makes Antarctica one of the most special locations on Earth for landscape photography. What a trip to Antarctica is really like. What one can expect from a trip to Antarctica. How studying and learning about different sciences can help your photography in Antarctica. The impacts of climate change on Antarctica. The impacts of tourism on climate change and protection of the Antarctic continent. And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the code "FSTOP10" for a 10% discount! Join the Muench Workshops Team for a trip to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctica. Join the Muench Workshops Team for a trip to Antarctica on board the Sea Spirit. See the full show notes and some of my photographs from Antarctica. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

I created this podcast in April, 2017. The first thing I did was to create a list of interesting and inspirational photographers I wanted to talk with on my podcast, and one of the first names I added to that list was Marc Adamus. Marc probably does not need an introduction for most of our listeners; however, it is safe to say that he has become a modern icon in the landscape photography community. His style of photography has inspired and propelled many other photographers, including myself. Marc's influence popularized the fantastical and dreamy look that has become mainstream over the past decade, much to the chagrin of old school practitioners and the excitement of up-and-coming digital artists. It is safe to say that Marc single-handedly revolutionized landscape photography as we know it. As such, it was a great honor to have him join us for our 300th episode of the podcast, and the 4th iteration of our "Artists Asking Artists" series. I am incredibly thankful for my friend Rajesh Jyothiswaran, who joined me on today's special episode with Marc. Rajesh recruited Marc for this podcast episode and I'm so happy he was able to! On this week's episode, we discuss: Marc's childhood and how he found himself in landscape photography, Marc's obsession with weather maps, How Marc has pushed the artform of landscape photography, Marc's various travel experiences and the story of how he severely injured himself on a glacier, How Marc identifies new places to photograph, Safety and security concerns in the areas he photographs, Logistics involved in his exotic workshop offerings, How Galen Rowell was an inspiration to him, Marc's home life and relationship with his wife and son, How and why Marc edits his photographs the way he does, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and landscape photography, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the code "FSTOP10" for a 10% discount! Here is who Marc recommended on the podcast this week: Ignacio Palacios. Panos Laskarakis. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

Aerial Nature and Landscape Photography is often viewed by more traditional landscape photographers as somewhat of a cheat code for making surprising images; however, I don't think this is necessarily the case. Capturing interesting, compelling, and thought-provoking images from the air still requires a great deal of artistic talent, technical talent, and perfect execution, especially when photographed from an airplane. This week on the podcast I was joined by Aussie nature photographer and aerial specialist, Mieke Boynton (pronounced Mee-ka), who has an incredible passion for aerial photography. You may recognize Mieke's name from last week's episode with her partner, Matt Palmer. They co-manage a gallery together in Bright, Australia. Mieke was also the winner of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards Abstract and Details category with an evocative, elegant, and thought-provoking aerial photograph that will absolutely astonish you. Mieke and I cover such a fun variety of subjects this week, including her passion for an area called the Kimberley, which is an area of Australia that has deep Aboriginal roots, which we discuss at length. On this week's episode, we discuss: Mieke's journey into photography, The story behind how Mieke and Matt Palmer met and become Australia's photography power couple, Why Mieke has chosen to open a gallery in her small home town of Bright, Australia, population 2,600, Mieke's connection to the Kimberley Region, Mieke's desire to share the cultures of the Aboriginal people with her audience, Advice for others seeking a connection with place, Tips and stories about aerial nature and landscape photography, Why Mieke doesn't believe that aerial photography is cheating, Mieke's stance on processing her images, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the code "FSTOP10" for a 10% discount! Matt & Mieke's Gallery, Alpine Light. Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Join us on Patreon for our fun bonus conversation where Mieke tells us about her history as a competitive athlete and making it to the Olympic games, and how competition drives each of us in different ways. Here is who Mieke recommended on the podcast this week: Viktoria Haack. Tania Malkin. Jordan Cantelo. Paul Hoelen. Ricardo Da Cunha. Chris Saunders. Tony Hewitt. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

It is often the ultimate dream for nature and landscape photographers to open and run their own gallery and doing so is often filled with a heap of questions that don't always have easy answers. Talking about these realities with photographers that have already gone down this path is one way to learn more about it before investing tens of thousands of dollars on your own gallery opening. This week on the podcast I was joined by Aussie photographer Matt Palmer. Matt was the Australian Professional Photographer of the Year in 2019 and won the Natural Landscape Photography Awards Project in 2021. Before entering the landscape scene, Matt previously photographed in commercial, portrait, wedding, sporting and music genres. Matt was documenting some of the world's biggest musicians such as Metallica, Pearl Jam, TOOL, Nick Cave, Joan Jett and hundreds more. His work is usually instilled with a strong sense of justice and spans several genres. He lives in Bright, Australia, where he runs a gallery with his partner, Mieke Boynton. Matt and I had a great chat covering a wide variety of subjects, so sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation. On this week's episode, we discuss: Matt's journey into landscape photography, Matt's rough childhood and how it shaped him as a photographer, Photographing in projects, Choosing and submitting photographs and projects to competitions, Judging competitions, How to handle negativity, Running a landscape photography gallery, Business models for galleries, Pricing work for a gallery, Matt's YouTube channel, Matt Talks Photography, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the code "FSTOP10" for a 10% discount! Matt & Mieke's Gallery, Alpine Light. Wirestock. Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Join us on Patreon for our bonus conversation where Matt and I discuss Visual Hierarchies and composition. Here is who Matt recommended on the podcast this week: Mieke Boynton. Paul Hoelen. Ricardo Da Cunha. Chris Saunders. Tony Hewitt. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

Creativity is a subject that rightfully gets a ton of attention in the nature and landscape photography community. Making seemingly "creative" photographs is a high bar that we set for ourselves as photographers and artists; however, it can be a nebulous descriptor that is difficult to define. As such, it is often discussed without giving it proper thought or consideration as to what it actually means to "be creative," or to create something that demonstrates "creativity." This week on episode 297 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, I was joined by a landscape photographer living in St. Louis, Missouri, Nick Becker. Nick is someone who continually writes thoughtful articles that I have greatly enjoyed over the years and his photography is quite contemplative and enjoyable to look at, so I thought he would make for an excellent guest on the podcast. Nick and I talk quite extensively about creativity and neuroscience that supports various theories on creativity, so sick back and enjoy our conversation. On this week's episode, we discuss: Creativity! Why Nick makes photographs, How becoming a new dad has influenced Nick's thought processes as a photographer, How Nick's background as a computer scientist has impacted his photography and vice versa, Nick's article, "What Neuroscience Tells Us About Creativity and How to Use It To Our Advantage," The Two models of creativity, How to make creative nature and landscape photographs, Nick's article, "The Experience is Everything," Nick's software called, ColorTools - and his tutorial for using it, Roger Beaty’s article that discusses idea generation/evaluation model of creativity, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. Guy Tal's article, "On Artistic Usefulness." Sign up for Nick's newsletter. Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Join us on Patreon for our bonus conversation about the importance of photographing areas close to home, and Nick's project showcasing his growth as a photographer. Here is who Nick recommended on the podcast this week: Paulo Valdivia. Michael Forsberg. Donna Doyle. Adam Bolyard. Saikat Chakraborty. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

Ethics is a subject that often gets a bad reputation in photography circles. People that discuss ethics are often wrongly seen as sanctimonious and elitist, when in fact, ethical considerations are really at the core of what makes us human. Ethics is an often misunderstood subject; however, it is paramount for us as nature photographers to be mindful of ethics when in the field. As this great article from Santa Clara University suggests, "ethics is based on well-founded standards of right and wrong that prescribe what humans ought to do, usually in terms of rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, or specific virtues." As it relates to wildlife photography, ethics can provide us with guiding principles to protect our subjects and to remain true to our personal values as photographers.  This week on the podcast I was joined by two amazingly talented wildlife and nature photographers, Pam Dorner and Jennifer Leigh Warner to discuss ethics in wildlife photography. This topic is one that is near and dear to me and I hope you enjoy both Pam and Jennifer's thoughtful responses to my questions relating to the challenges we face regarding wildlife photography and ethics. On this week's episode, we discuss: The contrast between landscape photography and wildlife photography, Our personal feelings about ethics in wildlife photography and why they are of import, Personal rules for ethical behavior as wildlife photographers, Respecting wildlife and wild places, Bear jams - what they are, and the pros and cons of them, The problems with using live bait in "wildlife photography," How to properly define wildlife photography and the problem with photographing captive animals, Spotting fake wildlife photographs, The importance of honesty in wildlife photography, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. Use the code FSTOP10 for 10% off! Support the podcast on Patreon. Nature First. NANPA Ethics. Article about Pam & Nature Photographer of the Year. Winning image in Nature Photographer of the Year. Here is who Pam and Jennifer recommended on the podcast this week: Betsy Botsford. Alyce Bender. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link. Scroll down to see more of Pam and Jennifer's photography.

One of the best ways to monetize nature and landscape photography is to sell it at regional art shows across the U.S. Entering these art shows can either leave a photographer wildly rich or bankrupt, and the difference between the two is not very large. Fortunately, there are actionable steps that can be taken in order to maximize your success in selling your work at art fairs & art shows. This week on the podcast I had a great time speaking with Jay Rasmussen, a photographer from Minnesota. Jay is a retired college professor where he spent 30 years training other teachers. Jay is relatively new in the photography scene but has found wild success selling his work at art fairs. In this week's show, we talk about Jay's entrance into photography, how he arrived at selling his work so quickly, tips for other photographers looking to monetize their work, and some excellent discussion and practical insight relating to teaching photography. On this week's episode, we discuss: How Jay found himself as a photographer, How to decide which art fairs to apply for, How much to invest in selling your photography at art fairs, What kind of photography sells at art shows, Staying true to yourself as an artist selling at art shows, Tips for teaching photography to students, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. Support the podcast on Patreon. Art Fair Sourcebook. Join us on Patreon for our bonus conversation where Jay talks about using a growth mindset as a photographer. Here is who Jay recommended on the podcast this week: David Barthel. Steve Wewerka. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link. See the full show notes here.

One of the most common questions I hear from other photographers is, "how can I monetize my photography?" It's a complicated question with many valid answers. Most importantly, it's crucial for photographers to understand some of the complex underpinnings, psychological challenges, ethical questions, and the impacts on creativity that often accompany monetization in landscape photography. This week on the podcast I had an amazing time talking with Israeli Landscape Photographer Ilan Shacham. Ilan is one of those photographers that flies under the radar and when you see their work for the first time you'll ask yourself why you have never heard of them before! Ilan made the challenging transition to becoming a full-time photographer in 2017 and in today's episode we delve deep into monetization and internal conflicts that can arise relating to monetization. On this week's episode, we discuss: Ilam's journey as a photographer, Why Ilan made the leap to become a full-time photographer and how that impacted his work, Ways in which monetization both helps and hinders his photography, Ways to overcome the challenges of monetization, Actionable ways to make money in landscape photography, Educating the public on the challenges of making good images, Photographing Israel as a landscape photographer, The implications of AI and photography, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. Here is who Ilan recommended on the podcast this week: Michael Kenna. Ian Bramham. John Leech. Alex Bazeos. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link. Scroll down to see more of Ilan's excellent work!

Learning about other subjects such as philosophy, psychology, economics, and geology can all make you a better photographer and also a better businessperson in your photography. I'm a strong advocate for cross-disciplinary study to make yourself a more well-rounded person, which I think makes you a better photographer. As such, this week on the podcast I'm happy to introduce you to Radomir Jakubowski, a German landscape, nature, and wildlife photographer. Radomir has a huge collection of awesome images in his portfolio and lots of interesting ways to think about the world that I think may help you in your journey as a photographer. On this week's episode, we discuss: Radomir's journey as a photographer, How studying other subjects can benefit your photography, How Radomir approached competitions early on in his career as a photographer, How Radomir thinks like an economist to improve his photography and photography business, Being a brand ambassador - how / why / what makes sense, Why and how Radomir uses his images to protect Europe, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. If you enjoyed our chat, you can join us for a bonus episode on Patreon where we discuss ideas to making more evocative images for your portfolio. Here is who Radomir recommended on the podcast this week: Jan Wegener. Stefan Forester. Bence Mate. Jasper Doest. Zeitweise. Audun Rickardsen. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

Finding ways to engage with nature and landscape photography in a way that goes beyond simply capturing the natural beauty of nature can be a huge challenge that a lot of photographers struggle with. While there's certainly nothing wrong with simply capturing beauty, some photographers wish to go further with their work and use it as a vehicle for personal expression or to say something about themselves through the photographs. This week's guest on the podcast, Alister Benn, has coined his business expressive photography for a reason. He had an epiphany when photographing the Gobi Desert several years ago that completely changed the way he creates photographs. Ever since then, he's been sharing his approach with the world through his platform, Expressive Photography. On this week's episode, we discuss: Alister's experience that facilitated his epiphany, Actionable tips for creating personally expressive photographs, The challenges and realities of running your own photography business, Making tough choices as a business-person in photography, Challenges with mental health and how photography can help others, Alister's new book, Out of Darkness, how it was made, why it was made, and the challenges of making books in general, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. The Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. If you enjoyed our chat, you can join us for a bonus episode on Patreon where we discuss the importance and value of relationships as it relates to photography. Here is who Alister recommended on the podcast this week: Dorin Bofan. Astrid Preisz. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

Focusing on one geographic area has many tremendous advantages for nature and landscape photographers. It can provide familiarity with your subjects, light, times of day, and so much more which is often overlooked by most folks. This week on Episode 291 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with landscape photographer Jon Norris about his obsession with Joshua Tree National Park. On this week's episode, we discuss: Jon's journey into nature photography, How Jon developed a relationship with Joshua Tree, How urban and abstract photography influenced his approach to making images, His approach called "Explore, Experience, Create," How revisiting a location over and over again helps his approach to photography, Recommendations for people that might get bored of a location, How his career in Engineer influenced his photography, Why he has decided to give back to organizations like Nature First, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. If you enjoyed our chat, you can join us for a bonus episode on Patreon where we discuss our Overlanding approach to making landscape and nature photographs. Here is who Jon recommended on the podcast this week: Chris Sale. Steve Bennett. Paul Cook. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode!

Dedication to a single area in your landscape photography can yield incredible results and keep you immersed and engaged as a photographer for a lifetime.  This week on Episode 290 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with  landscape photographer and canyoner Rich Rudow about his adventures in the Grand Canyon in Arizona and how he has developed a life-long relationship with this spectacular place. On this week's episode, we discuss: Rich's journey into nature photography, Why Rich has chosen to focus on the Grand Canyon. How Rich approaches photographing the Grand Canyon in a unique way. Keeping his gear lightweight for his adventures. Adventures gone wrong in the Grand Canyon. The human threats to the Grand Canyon Wilderness. Access issues for areas in the Grand Canyon including Tahatatso Point.  Canyoneering adventures in the Grand Canyon. And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. Into the Canyon Documentary. Grand Canyoneering Book. See our full show notes to see Rich's images and more.  Join us on Patreon for our bonus conversation where Rich tells us about his experience traversing the Grand Canyon in 57 days. Here is who Rich recommended on the podcast this week: Dan Ransom. Pete McBride. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

We are back with our third installment of the Artists Asking Artists Series on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast.  This week's podcast, Episode 289, features two of my favorite nature and landscape photographers, Guy Tal and Alex Noriega. When I first conceived of the idea of creating this series for the podcast, Guy and Alex were the first two photographers that came to my mind knowing that Guy has been such an inspiration to Alex and both of them have been such a huge inspiration to me. I honestly believe this might be one of my favorite episodes of the podcast ever recorded, so I think you will really enjoy it! Alex did a wonderful job coming up with questions for Guy and Guy was an amazingly humble and generous guest, as always.  On this week's episode, we discuss: Suffering, depression, and artistry, Choosing to live close to nature, The importance of confidence as photographers, How Guy developed his connection to Utah, Equivalence in nature photography, Grand Landscapes and creativity, Leaving a more meaningful life through photography, The relationship of money and creativity, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and landscape photography, Perfectionism in landscape photography, And a lot more! Relevant links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. The Dark Side of Creativity book. Books by Guy Tal (listeners get 10% off anything in Guy's store using the code FSTOP10). Editing tutorials from Alex Noriega (Patreon supporters get 20% off by reaching out to Matt via Patreon). Seeking Questions gallery on Guy's website. The Whole Earth Catalog. Desert Images Book by Edward Abbey and David Muench. Here are the photographers that inspire both Guy and Alex (not an exhaustive list): Michael Gordon. Gregory Crewdson. Edward Burtynsky. Nick Brandt. Charles Cramer. William Neill. Chris Burkett. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link. See the full show notes on our website for more photographs and awesome info. 

Small scenes in nature photography are like finding little surprises to explore visually with the camera. They can lead to an enriching relationship with nature and photography and expand a photographer's appreciation for light, subjects, and field craft. This week on Episode 288 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, I had a wonderful conversation with L.A. based photographer Martin Gonzalez. We discussed his attraction to smaller scenes, why he makes photos, how he balances his f/t job with photography, anxiety in photography, and so much more, so have some coffee, tea, or beer, and enjoy the chat. On this week's episode, we discuss: Martin's journey into nature photography, How Martin finds balance with his full-time job and photography, Why Martin thinks he will stay away from full-time photography, Anxiety and nature photography, Martin's diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and its impact on his photography, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. The impact of making fine art photos and memory. Join us on Patreon for our bonus conversation on Martin's blog post entitled, "Invading Landscapes." Here is who Martin recommended on the podcast this week: Blake Simpson. Paolo Valdivia. Sigfrido Zimmerman. Michael Kenny. Saikat Chatraborty. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

Providing a platform for landscape and nature photographers to be able to engage with each other is one of the most amazing things that my podcast has afforded. As such, I developed the Artists Asking Artists Series and it was an honor facilitating our second installment! This week on the podcast I was joined by co-host Candee Watson to discuss all things Landscape Photography with David Thompson. On this week's episode, we discuss: How David Thompson developed as a photographer, Countless tips for photographers looking to improve, How David balances his role as a father and husband with his photography, Hilarious stories, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. Support the podcast on Patreon. Eric Bennett's critique groups. David Thompson's editing and photo critique services. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

It can be hard not to chase the latest trend in nature photography, whether that be social media trends, editing trends, locations, and more; however, today's guest on my podcast has managed to find a way to stay true to his roots while focusing on what he's good at. This week on the podcast I was joined by Irish Landscape Photographer Norman McCloskey. Norman now owns and operates his own gallery and has published and sold many fine art books; however, his journey to get to this point was arduous and full of interesting bumps in the road. On today's show we explore this journey and discuss many related topics, so sit back and enjoy the conversation. On this week's episode, we discuss: Norman's journey into nature photography, Norman's relationship with nature and how it has changed his life, How the book-making process has informed his image-making, Imposter syndrome and how it held Norman back for many years, The impact of full-time photography on his philosophy and photography, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. Support the podcast on Patreon. Norman's Books. Here is who Norman recommended on the podcast this week: Joe Cornish. Paul Wakefield. Peter Gordon. David McGee. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link. Scroll down to see more of Norman's excellent work!

Grief and the grieving process are an integral part of the human condition, yet so few of us have a solid grasp on how to engage in it or talk about it. I believe art and creativity can be a helpful gateway to help with this. This week on the podcast I was joined by an Australian portrait and landscape photographer who uses her background in visual arts and painting to create stunning and evocative photographs - Karen Waller. In today's show we discuss Karen's journey in photography and how she has engaged in it to help with the grieving process. On this week's episode, we discuss: Karen's journey into photography as a painter, How engaging in photography helped her through the grieving process, The driving forces behind her work, Why she is attracted to making abstract imagery, Capturing opposing themes, Revealing something new in familiar subjects, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. Support the podcast on Patreon. Here is who Karen recommended on the podcast this week: Judith Nangala Crispin. Meike Boynton. Carol Mills Naronha. Nic Duncan. David Dahlenburg. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

The American Pika is one of my favorite creatures found in the wilderness of Colorado. It is a small, adorable creature that is about 6 or 7 inches in length and is known for its high-pitch chirping sound and cute face. The American Pika primarily lives at high elevations between 10,000 and 14,000 feet and I often encounter them on my mountain climbing trips here in Colorado. They are unfortunately in severe danger of extinction due to climate change because they depend on cold winters to survive. This week on the podcast I had a wonderful conversation with Deirdre Rosenberg, a wildlife, landscape, and conservation photographer living in Southwest Colorado who has dedicated her life to conservation efforts around the San Juan Mountains and for the American Pika. On this week's episode, we discuss: Deirdre's journey as a photographer and her relationship with the wilderness, The American Pika and Deidre's goals in photographing it, Conservation photography and what it means to Deirdre, Deirdre's project to photograph the San Juan Mountains of Colorado from a conservation perspective, Deirdre's goals and approaches to photographing with a conservation intent, Helping women get excited about wilderness photography, "Honest Photography," And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. Support the podcast on Patreon. Here is who Deidre recommended on the podcast this week: Gretchen Stuart. Nate Luebbe. If you enjoyed our conversation this week, you can listen to our bonus episode over Patreon on where we discuss Deidre's approaches to making her dreams come true as a full-time photographer. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

This week on the podcast I had a wonderful conversation with Valda Bailey. Valda is a UK photographer specializing in intentional camera movement (ICM) and multiple exposure work, which she often combines as part of her workflow. It was great to hear about her creative process and techniques, which we covered extensively in this episode of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast! On this week's episode, we discuss: Valda's journey as a photographer and why she has gravitated towards ICM and double/multiple exposure image-making, The role of abstraction in her photography, Lots of practical advice on the techniques of ICM and multiple exposure, including equipment choice, How to choose what to include and exclude in this type of work, Conceptually-driven work, Formalism in photographic art, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: My article on NPN about Nature Photography as Art. Valda's Book, "We May as Well Dance." Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. Support the podcast on Patreon. Here is who Valda recommended on the podcast this week: Doug Chinnery. Chris Friel. Graham Cooke. If you enjoyed our conversation this week, you can listen to our bonus episode over Patreon on where we discuss conceptually-based workshop learning vs. location-based workshop learning. 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. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link. Visit our show notes to see Valda's work!