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354: Richard Bernabe - The Drake Passage Special

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favorite things about hosting a podcast is that I get to dig a little bit deeper into what motivates some of my favorite photographers. I'm ...

353: Steve Gettle - Voice Vision and Style in Wildlife Photography

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this conversation, Matt Payne interviews Steve Gettle, a nature photographer, about his photography journey and the challenges of monetizing photog...

352: Tania Malkin - Portrait of Me; Aerial Australia Abstracts

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, I sit down for a conversation with Tania Malkin, a photographer and artist. Tania discusses her journey in photography and ...

351: Wayne Suggs - Getting the Most Out of a Photography Workshop

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne is joined by photographer Wayne Suggs to discuss the value and benefits of photogra...

350: Ian Gaston - Falling in Love with Small Scenes

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Refining our voice and vision as nature photographers is an ongoing process of discovery, experimentation, failure, and struggle. Fortunately, those w...

349: Amy Gulick - Salmon in the Trees

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finding ways to do more with our photography is something many photographers struggle with. While there's certainly nothing wrong with creating beauti...

348: David duChemin - Focusing on Voice and Vision

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We live in a gear-obsessed world as photographers, with new lenses and cameras being touted as the magic solutions to improve our photography. While g...

347: Jassen Todorov - Creating Award Winning Aerial Photographs

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As photographers, we often seek validation for our work, which can come from various sources. For some, this helps to propel us forward to create more...

346: Kirsten Elstner - National Geographic Photo Camp

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Photography can be one of the most powerful story-telling mediums that exists. Empowering at-risk or under-served youth to utilize this tool to tell t...

345: Alex Nail - The Great Wilderness

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As photographers we are often trying to figure out what we should do with our photographs. Of late, it has become more popular to produce a coffee tab...

344: Thru-hiking the Colorado Trail as a Landscape Photographer

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I recently embarked on a 35-day journey to hike the entire Colorado Trail, starting in Denver and ending in my home town of Durango. I embarked on thi...

343: Chris Saunders - Making the Mundane Fun in Landscape Photography

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For many photographers, planning our photography trips can be a chore or can feel like a waste of time. That resonates with me and I rarely spend a lo...

342: Eileen Rafferty - Elevating Your Photography With Alternative Printmaking

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most photographers, including myself, only think to print on photographic paper or other traditional mediums; however, countless other mediums and for...

341: Anders Spetz - A Journey from CEO to Photographer

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our lives can change in the blink of an eye. One moment, we are sitting on top of the world - the best in our industry; the next - we are facing some ...

340: Clyde Butcher - Master of the Florida Swamps

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A lot can be gleaned by studying the photographs of the masters who came before us. After all, we are all standing on the shoulders of giants and so p...

339: Cat Coquillette - How to License Your Artwork

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the great mysteries for artists is monetization. Two paths of monetization often overlooked include print on demand services and art licensing....

338: Betty Wiley - Photographing the Magic of Cape Cod

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Cape Cod isn't exactly known as a landscape photography destination, at least not in the circles I run in; however, I do think that it has incredible ...

337: William Neill - Portfolio Development & New Yosemite Book

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The importance of developing a cohesive portfolio cannot be understated for landscape photography. It is quite possible one of the most challenging th...

336: Morgan Heim - A Wildlife Photojournalism Rock Star

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Telling important stories about the struggles that occur through the coexistence of wildlife and humanity is no easy task, yet it is of tremendous imp...

335: Paul Hoelen - Making the World a Better Place

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For some photographers, the goal of photography transcends capturing pretty moments of pretty things. While there's nothing wrong with this approach, ...

334: Sean Tucker - The Meaning in the Making

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There are many parallels between the photographic journey and psychology. In college, one of my favorite books was "Man's Search for Meaning," by Vikt...

333: Kaisa Siren - Visualize the Unseen Through Intentional Camera Movement

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Great photographs are hiding in plain sight everywhere. Often, we limit ourselves to only making photographs of the literal or obvious; however, there...

332: Hans Gunnar Aslaksen - Incorporating Design Concepts Into Photography

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As photographers, we learn a lot from graphic designers and those trained formally in the visual arts. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Lis...

331: Dorin Bofan - Capturing the Landscapes of Transylvania as a New Dad

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mixing family and photography isn't always easy.  Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, Dorin Bofan, recently became a new fa...

330: Bruce Barnbaum - Five Decades of Landscape Photography

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Legacy. Meaning. Fulfillment. In the end, these are all things most artists seek. When I think about my own photography, I would happily trade all th...

329: Let’s Go to Antarctica with Marc Muench and Richard Bernabe

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For many, a trip to Antarctica is at the top of our bucket lists. For nature and landscape photographers, Antarctica is a dream destination. Images of...

328: Xuan-Hui Ng - Healing Grief Through Nature Photography and the Power of Mentorship

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Photography has the ability to heal. It can help us process grief, learn to be better humans, and grow a wonderful relationship with nature. Mentorshi...

327: Adrien Mauduit - A Guide to Chasing the Aurora Borealis

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chasing the Aurora Borealis is a dream for many photographers and a dream come true for those who can successfully do it. Of course, not all of us hav...

326: Michael Ciccone - Infrared Landscape Photography

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For most photographers, the thought of trying infrared photography fills us with a whole list of questions. How do we even start? What is the point? W...

325: David Kingham & Cody Schultz - Building Community Through Nature Vision Magazine

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Niche communities exist for the purpose of providing education, resources, and a sense of belonging. The need for these communities is greater than ev...

324: Ricardo Da Cunha - Developing Guiding Principles

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Creating personal work in our photography is harder than it sounds. One possible way to give us a path forward is to develop a set of guiding principl...

323: Jeff Zias - Innovation and Design Thinking in Landscape Photography

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Innovation and design thinking are at the forefront of tech start-ups and lots of corporations looking to maximize profits and meet the demands of the...

322: Michael Blanchette - Including the Hand of Man in Our Landscape Photographs

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Including man-made objects in our landscape photographs is sometimes quite challenging! I personally find it to be one of the hardest things to do we...

321: Kevin Pepper - The Canadian Ambassador to Mongolia

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Immersing ourselves in other cultures can be a very rewarding experience and can dramatically improve our photography.  On today's episode, I had a ...

320: Astrid Preisz - Shedding Your Emotional Armor Through Nature Photography

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nature Photography can be a powerful tool for self-expression, self-discovery, and personal transformation. The keys to leveraging this visual communi...

319: Nic Stover - Aligning Your Core Values for Better Photography

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The journey of nature photography can be amazing. Through it, we can learn to be better humans. Such is the case for today's guest of my podcast, Nic...

318: Jason Pettit - A Unique Style for Distillation and Expression

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Development of a unique style in nature photography is something most of us strive for in our quests as photographers of the landscape. Sometimes it i...

317: Les Walkling - The Professor of Fine Art Printing

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Printing our landscape and nature photographs can bring a lot of joy and can provide tremendous opportunities for making money from your artwork. Ther...

316: Richard Martin - Tools for More Creative Photography

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Photography is one of the most accessible artforms that exists and acts as a creative outlet and tool for personal expression for so many of us. Unfor...

315: Lizzie Shepherd - Re-finding Your Mojo in Landscape Photography

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It happens to the best of us - we lose our mojo in landscape photography and can't figure out how to find it again. Fortunately there is a simple cure...

314: Angela Ledyard - Creating a Community for Black Female Landscape Photographers

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finding our people is something I think we all strive for. For some of us, this is easy and for others, it can be quite difficult. In the landscape an...

313: TJ Thorne - Ebb & Flow

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Using 2019 data, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 14.2 million adults over the age of 18 had a ...

312: Alfredo Mora - Unlocking Creativity Through Experimentation

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best ways to differentiate ourselves as photographers is to fully engage in the creative process. As such, one sure-fire path to making mor...

311: Matt Oliver - Landscape Photography from the UK Peak District

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Living close to our favorite photography destinations is a luxury that not everyone can afford; however, it has become a big part of my success in my ...

310: Julien Parrot - How Moving to a New Country Changed My Photography

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Moving to a new country can be an incredibly daunting proposition, especially in the current geo-political environment; however, it can also open up d...

309: Viktoria Haack - Why Generalists Triumph in Photography

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most photographers are given the advice to specialize in something in order to make it as a photographer. On the surface, this seems to make sense as ...

308: Shane Turgeon - How Nature Photography Saved My Life

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is no secret that spending time in nature is good for your mental health. Time and time again, through conversations on my podcast, I learn about ...

307: AI and Photography - A Panel Discussion

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the hottest topics to emerge in 2023 as it relates to landscape photography is the advent of Artificial Intelligence or AI. AI has swept the wo...

306: Michele Sons - Photographing the Magic of Appalachia

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most under-appreciated photography locations in the United States is Appalachia, a region that stretches from Alabama in the south to New Y...

305: Walid Azami - Pricing Your Photography

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most frequent question I see other photographers asking is "how much should I charge for my services or prints?" Pricing your photography c...

304: Hank Erdmann - Improving Your Nature Photography Through the Use of the Five Senses

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finding actionable tips to improve our nature and landscape photography can often be hard to come by in today's noisy environment where catchy and cli...

303: Sigfrido Zimmermann - An Ecologist’s Take on Nature Photography

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I had an amazing time chatting it up with one of my favorite photographers - Sigfrido Zimmermann. Sigfrido is an ecologist for his day job ...

302: Joe Cornish & Alex Nail - Artists asking Artists #5

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

301: Exploring Antarctica

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For many landscape and nature photographers, Antarctica is a dream location to visit and photograph. What's not to appreciate about it? It has incredi...

300: Marc Adamus

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

299: Mieke Boynton - Aerial Photography is [not] a Cheat Code!

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Aerial Nature and Landscape Photography is often viewed by more traditional landscape photographers as somewhat of a cheat code for making surprising ...

298: Matt Palmer - 2019 Australian Photographer of the Year

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 qu...

297: Nick Becker - What Neuroscience Tells Us About Creativity

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Creativity is a subject that rightfully gets a ton of attention in the nature and landscape photography community. Making seemingly "creative" photogr...

296: Ethical Considerations for Wildlife Photography - Pam Dorner & Jennifer Leigh Warner

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ethics is a subject that often gets a bad reputation in photography circles. People that discuss ethics are often wrongly seen as sanctimonious and e...

295: Jay Rasmussen - Finding Success with Art Fairs

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 eit...

294: Ilan Shacham - Photographing Israel & the Challenge of Monetization

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

293: Radomir Jakubowski - Think Like an Economist to Improve Your Photography

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Learning about other subjects such as philosophy, psychology, economics, and geology can all make you a better photographer and also a better business...

292: Alister Benn - Surrender Yourself to the Landscape

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 cha...

291: Jon Norris - Obsession with Joshua Tree National Park

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Focusing on one geographic area has many tremendous advantages for nature and landscape photographers. It can provide familiarity with your subjects, ...

290: Rich Rudow - Exploration of the Grand Canyon

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dedication to a single area in your landscape photography can yield incredible results and keep you immersed and engaged as a photographer for a lifet...

289: Artists Asking Artists #3 - Guy Tal & Alex Noriega

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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, Epis...

288: Martin Gonzalez - Discovering the Little Surprises in Nature

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Small scenes in nature photography are like finding little surprises to explore visually with the camera. They can lead to an enriching relationship w...

287: Artists Asking Artists #2 - David Thompson & Candee Watson

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

286: Norman McCloskey - Staying True to Yourself in Nature Photography

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

285: Karen Waller - Using Photography to Process Grief

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

284: Deirdre Rosenberg - In Defense of the American Pika

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

283: Valda Bailey - Unlocking Creativity with ICM & Multiple Exposure

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I had a wonderful conversation with Valda Bailey. Valda is a UK photographer specializing in intentional camera movement (IC...

282: Marsha Kirschbaum - An Appreciation of Dark Skies

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dark skies are an important part of the natural world and are paramount in the success of every night photographer that exists. As such, it was a fab...

281: Eric Erlenbusch - Nature Photography as a Lifelong Pursuit

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When nature photography is seen as an integral part of our life, it takes on new meaning and provides focus for our true goals with this artistic med...

280: Alberto Rodriguez-Garcia - Psychedelics & Abstraction in Nature Photography

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Nature and Landscape Photography can be a journey filled with introspection and is often positively augmented and influenced by various experiences we...

279: Alex Vita - Designing a Photography Website

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Building a photography website can be a complicated and time-consuming process and can end up costing you thousands upon thousands of dollars and coun...

278: Jeff Freestone - The Pursuit of Happiness Through Photography

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Modern society has, for better or worse, influenced the adoption of wide-scale consumerism. This shift is relatively new for our species, and marketin...

277: Richard Boutwell - Photography as a Vehicle for Personal Growth

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best things about nature and landscape photography is that it can provide added purpose to our lives and improve us as human beings. As suc...

276: Tim Baca - The Thrill of Storm Chasing

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the podcast I had the pleasure of speaking with storm and landscape photographer, Tim Baca. Tim was recommended to me by one of my favo...

275: Joel Hazelton - Exploring Arizona

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have a deep respect for photographers who set out to do their own thing unabashedly. One such photographer is Joel Hazelton, who is widely known by...

274: Hans Strand & Eric Bennett - Artists Asking Artists Series - #1

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Providing photographers a platform through which they can converse with one of their heroes is something I have wanted to try on my podcast for a long...

273: Jeff Schewe - The Development of Photoshop and Lightroom

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I personally think that knowledge about the history of our craft as photographers can be quite useful, if not fun to learn about. As such, it was real...

272: Andrew Baruffi - Overcoming Depression Through Nature Photography

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

According to a study in the Archives of General Psychiatry, nearly 1 in 5 American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any giv...

271: Tristan Todd - Unlocking the Puzzle of the Forest

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Photographing the forest can be one of the most challenging things a nature and landscape photographer can do, which is why I was super excited to ch...

270: Colin Sillerud - Mentorship, Workshops, and the American Southwest

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mentorship can be an important aspect to facilitate growth in nature photography. What kinds of workshops we choose to attend and the type of photogr...

269: Theo Bosboom - Unique Nature Photos from the Netherlands

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Creating unique nature photography is easier said than done. That's why I was excited for this week's podcast episode.  This week on the podcast, I w...

268: Rubin - Eight Useful Ways to Describe and Measure Photography

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How we talk about photography can often be wrought with controversy, hurt feelings, and leaves a lot to be desired for those seeking authentic feedbac...

267: Aman Chokshi - Photography from the South Pole

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How our interests in life inspire our photographic journey is an important ingredient that helps forge who we are as photographers. As such, I had an ...

266: Devin Rogers - The Journey of the New Photographer

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The journey of a new photographer can take many paths, but it is in our early years that the foundation is developed and the direction of our work beg...

265: Simon Baxter - A Passion for the Woodland

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Focusing our nature photography on the subjects we love and care about most can yield the most powerful and personal results. As such, I was thrilled ...

264: Holger Mischke - Combining Music, Writing, and Photography

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How we choose to share our work with the public for maximum impact is a topic of great interest to me.  This week on E264 of the podcast, I was joine...

263: Brent Clark - Curating Your Photography

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Curating your photography is one of the most important skills you can develop as a nature and landscape photographer. This skill helps you narrow down...

262: David Southern - A Voyage of Discovery in Photography

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Photography can be a life-long pursuit that takes many shapes, sizes, and paths. On today's podcast episode, we explore the path of David Southern, a...

261: Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero - Finding Your Why

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your why as a photographer is a noble life-long pursuit that can lead to many wonderful and satisfying years of creative exploration and outpu...

260: Sandra Bartocha - Judging Nature Photography Competitions

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 260 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.   This week I was joined by a German nature photographer, Sandra B...

259: Ben Maze - Flow States in Landscape Photography

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 259 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.   This week I was joined by an Aussie landscape and nature photog...

258: The Wilderness Society and Landscape Photography

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 258 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast, I was joined by Mason Cummings, the Visual Asset Manager for The...

257: Serena Dzenis - Photography as Art that Conveys an Idea

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 257 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast, I was joined by a lens-based artist named Serena Dzenis who is ...

256: Francesco Carovillano - Trying to Fail Better at Photography

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 256 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast, I was joined by a travel, landscape, and stock photographer from ...

255: Ashlei Payne - Creating Projects of Personal Importance

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone!   Welcome to episode 255 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.   This week on the podcast, I was joined by a pho...