The Fine Art Photography Podcast
Episodes
Audio Portrait: The Sounds of a Rural County Fair
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the ambient sounds of the joy and exhilaration of thrill rides and being out with family and friends at a rural county fair.Full epis...
My Experience Filming a TV Travel Show Episode in the Deep South with Griff Rhys Jones
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'll tell you how I got the opportunity to appear on television in Great Britain and Australia, in a travel show starring Griff R...
Catching Up: The Return of the Fine Art Photography Podcast
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I revive my podcast with a quick catch-up on the various photography-related projects I've worked on in the 9 months since my las...
Audio Portrait of a Big Southern River
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, an audio portrait of the Tennessee River on a languid late summer day, recorded while I was out ...
Results of the October 2024 Photography Auction at Christie's
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Fine Art Photography Podcast, we will analyze the results from the auction house Christie's big photography auction in New Yor...
Field Recording: Sounds of the Southern Landscape after Dark
19 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we take you on another sound journey, where for the next three minutes you will be serenaded by ...
Investment Giant UBS Donates 166 Important Photographs to the National Gallery of Art
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everybody Keith Dotson here, welcoming you back to another episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast. In this episode, we'll discuss UBS...
Ansel Adams Correspondence with a Buyer About a Photograph
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast. I'm your host, Keith Dotson, a professional fine art photogr...
Field Recording: The Sounds of Raindrops and Bird Songs on Location at an Old Car in the Forest
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast: A field audio recording of the sounds of raindrops and birds in the woods, at the mysterious site...
National Park Service Visitor Stats for 2023 (and Why They Matter)
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast. I'm your host, Keith Dotson -- a professional fine art photo...
Fine Art Photographer Gregory Crewdson and His Eveningside Project
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, how fine art photographer Gregory Crewdson makes his monumental photographs. Full episode transcripts are available on my photograph...
Wes Anderson's New Movie 'Asteroid City': Details About Film, Camera, and Lens Choices
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the analog film stocks, camera, and lens choices for Wes Anderson's visually stunning new movie Asteroid City. Full episode tran...
Field Recording: The Wild and Raucous Sounds of Crows Cawing in the Treetops
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everybody keith dotson here welcoming you back to another episode of the fine art photographer podcast.In this episode, a field recording of row...
The Bangs Sisters and Henry Jestram: Chicago Photographer Driven Insane by Séances?
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, a bit of fascinating and bizarre photography history. Was Chicago photographer Henry Jestram driven to the insane asylum and his deat...
A Visit to One of the Country's Top Fine Art Photography Galleries
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'll tell you what it was like visiting Jackson Fine Art -- one of the top fine art photograp...
Field Recording: Sounds from a Backroads Valley in Rural Tennessee
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast. In this episode, a field recording of sounds from the deep backroads of rur...
Indiana University Receives a Major Donation of Photographs
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, a major collection of photographs goes to Indiana. AllAboutPhoto.com "Photo Museums" https://www....
Field Recording: The Sounds of the Crashing Surf at Cannon Beach, Oregon
15 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, the thunderous sound of waves crashing onto the shore at Cannon Beach, Oregon. Full episode trans...
Daily Notes from a Winter Photo Trip to Oregon
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'll share the daily notes from my winter photography trip to Portland, Oregon, and beyond. Hear ...
The Least Glamorous but Very Important Part of a Landscape or Wildlife Photographer's Kit
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's something no one ever talks about, but perhaps among the most important parts of a landscape or wildlife photographer's kit. In this episode of t...
Three Announcements: Two New Books and a New Discord Channel
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'm excited to announce two new books -- plus, I've launched a Discord channel. You're invited to...
Pentax Announces Intentions to Re-Enter the Film Camera Market
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast: Pentax has announced intentions to re-enter the film camera market. Details are few, but I'l...
A New Movie About Photographer Lee Miller Starring Kate Winslet
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, We'll discuss a new movie about Lee Miller being made in Croatia, with Kate Winslet playing Lee. ...
Hi Yo Silver: The Return of Film Photography
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, the film photography market is surging, but is it really the return of analog, or is it a passing...
Fine Art Photographer Michael Kenna Has Donated His Life's Work to France
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, photographer Michael Kenna donates his entire body of work to France. Sources and Links LeFigaro...
Edward Steichen's Flatiron Building Photograph Sold for $10 Million -- Second Highest Price Ever
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we discuss Edward Steichen's 1905 Flatiron photograph, which auctioned at an astounding $10 Milli...
An Update on the Warhol Foundation V. Goldsmith Copyright Case
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, an update on the Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith copyright case at the Supreme Court including my ...
Field Recording: The Atlantic Ocean Meets the Seawall in Lynn, Massachusetts
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, a field recording made on location at Red Rock Park in Lynn, Massachusetts, with the turbulent At...
The Influential Aperture Foundation Turns 70 with a New Permanent Home in Manhattan
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we will take a look at the influential Aperture Foundation and magazine which turned 70 in Septem...
Questionable Photography Advice Circa 1888: How to Clean the Hands After Darkroom Work
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, questionable photography advice from 1888. Full episode transcripts are available on my photograp...
What I've Been Working on this Summer
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'll tell you about photography projects and adventures that have consumed my time this summer. F...
Field Recording: Sounds of a Stream Emerging from the Mouth of a Cave
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the sounds of a stream at the mouth of a cave in the South Cumberland Plateau. Full episode transcripts are available on my photograp...
Reminder: Landscape Photography Can Be Dangerous
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, a friendly reminder that landscape photography, wildlife photography, and nature photography...
The Photographers Behind Warhol's Masterpieces
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art photography Podcast, we discuss Andy Warhol's practice of using the photographs of other photographers without permiss...
Will this Become the World's Most Expensive Photograph? (Updated With Auction Results After the Episode)
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art photography Podcast, we will discuss Man ray's masterpiece photograph, "Le Violon d'Ingres," which could become the wo...
145 Historic Photos Recovered from a Shipwreck at the Bottom of the Atlantic Ocean
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'll briefly talk about a collection of historic photographs recovered from 2,200 meters, or 1.3 ...
All the Things We Can Learn About Ansel Adams from Sotheby's Auction Web Site
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll be diving into the wealth of information on Sotheby's auction page set up for the recent Ansel Adams auction. We'll talk a...
Photo Trip Planning to Avoid Over-Crowded National Parks
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast: getting away from crowded National Parks this year. Full episode transcripts are available on my ...
All About Tintypes
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast: all about the historic tintype process. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography...
Addressing the Elephant in the Room -- A.I.
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast -- A.I. You're probably already using it. But what do you think of it? Full episode transcripts ar...
Want to See Great Photography? Try Kansas City
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we discuss the world class photography collection held in a place you probably wouldn't thin...
How Important is the 'Story' to a Fine Art Photograph?
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we ponder this question: How important is a story to the making of a fine art photograph? Se...
Happy Holidays! Give Yourself This Important Gift Over the Break
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, a gift every creative person should give to themselves (and no, it's not a new lens). Sources and...
Field Recording: Laurel Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, a field recording from a recent landscape photography trip to the banks of Laurel Creek in the Gr...
On Art and Jealousy
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I talk about self-doubt and being jealous of other photographers. Specifically in this episo...
W.S. Lively and the Southern School of Photography
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we discuss photographer W.S. Lively, who started the second photography school ever in the United...
Why I Love Photographing Abandoned Places
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast: why I love shooting abandoned places, with a brief discussion of some of my favorite locations to...
Field Recording: Landscape Photography at a Waterfall Deep in the Appalachian Mountains
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, a field recording: the sounds of hiking to make landscape photographs deep in the primordial fore...
'The Tragedy of Macbeth,' Joel Coen's New Black and White Movie: Is it Film or Digital?
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'll tell you how the new movie, The Tragedy of MacBeth, was filmed in black and white, with a co...
A Visit to George Eastman Museum: One of the World's Great Photography Museums
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'll tell you what it's like to visit one of the world's preeminent photography museums. George E...
What Motivates High-End Art Collectors? Swizz Beatz On Buying an Ansel Adams Photograph and More
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast, we examine more new data on how high-end art collectors are buying art in 2021, and we learn from...
Abandoned Places Photography: Hushpuckena
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Fine Art Photography podcast, we discuss the excitement and mystery of visiting and shooting abandoned places. In this case, we...
Frank Relle: Shooting Chest Deep in Alligator Swamps at Night
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast, we talk about the landscape work of New Orleans-based photographer Frank Relle, who owns an art g...
Emmett Gowin's Photographs of His Wife Surrounded by Moths in Flight
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast, I explain why I find Emmett Gowin's photographs of his wife surrounded by moths in flight so magi...
Projects I've Been Working On as a Fine Art Photographer
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast, I'll tell you what kind of projects I've been working on as a photographer lately, and give some ...
What I've Learned from Having a YouTube Channel
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of of the Fine Art Photography podcast, truths I have learned from making videos of my photography expeditions. My YouTube chann...
The Paranoia Episode: How Safe Are We Walking Around with Camera Gear?
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we discuss a string of recent news headlines with cameras being stolen in brazen daylight robberi...
About the Simple Photograph that Launched My Photography Career and Changed My Life
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast, I'll talk about the simple photograph that totally changed my life, and started my career as a ph...
Field Recording: Bird Songs on Location in a Springtime Forest
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, another field recording. This time, experience with me the joyous sounds of an isolated forest in springtime. I was shooting some lan...
Field Recording: A Sonic Landscape of Moccasin Bend
08 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the fine art photography podcast, something a little different -- field recordings made during a photo outing to Moccasin Bend -- a...
Making Huge Enlargements: Pixel Shift Multi vs Adobe's New Super Resolution
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast, we go full-on photo nerd, discussing extreme enlargements using Pixel Shift Multi shooting compos...
A Photographer Accused Andy Warhol of Copyright Infringement and the Court Agrees
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we'll talk about the copyright battle between photographer Lynn Goldsmith and the Andy Warhol Fou...
How Wealthy Collectors Are Buying Art Now
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the fine art photography podcast: Another new report on the art market -- this one from Art Basel and UBS -- explains how wealthy p...
What Are Optical Brightening Agents and Why Should We Care?
14 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're a photographer making prints or a collector of photography, you need to know about optical brightening agents (OBAs). But are they real...
Edward S. Curtis: the Photographer Native Americans Called 'the Shadow Catcher'
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the life and work of photographer Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952), who was nicknamed the shadow catcher by Native Americans. His masterw...
What Major Art Galleries Learned About Selling Online During the Pandemic
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, what big art galleries learned from selling art online during the pandemic, and is there anything new that the rest of us can use? In...
The Fanboy Loses the Girl: A Humorous Story About Love and Photography from 1891
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As it turns out, camera fanboys go way back in history. In this episode of the fine art photography podcast, I'll read a bit of humor about love and p...
Hip Hop Street Photographer Ricky Powell Has Died, Age 59
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we remember the work of New York City street and music photographer Ricky Powell who died this week at age 59. Sources Everybody Str...
Reminder: Be Sure to Enjoy Virtual Photography Events
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, a reminder to enjoy virtual photography events. Sure, the arts have lost a lot during the pandemic, and while nothing can replace in-...
Ansel Adams Auction Results
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the auction results from the amazing David H. Arrington collection of Ansel Adams photographs, which just closed for $6.4 ...
All About Albumen Prints: A Resource for Students and Photo Collectors
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 36 of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, all about albumen prints. Intended as a resource for students, photography collectors, or photograp...
McCurry and McCullin: Steve McCurry's New Book and a Movie about Don McCullin
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Steve McCurry has a new book of never-seen-before photographs, and Anjolina Jolie commits to making a movie about the life of British...
Johnny Depp Stars as W. Eugene Smith in New Movie 'Minamata'
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Photographer W. Eugene Smith and his Minamata work, are receiving new attention thanks to a new major Hollywood movie starring Johnny Depp as Smith, t...
Remembering Baron Wolman (1937-2020), First Photographer at Rolling Stone Magazine
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rock-and-Roll photographer Baron Wolman has passed away at age 83. Wolman was the first staff photographer at Rolling Stone magazine, and he made some...
Is Street Photography Ethical?
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the question: Is street photography ethical? As I was writing this episode, a woman published an op-ed in the New Yo...
A Lesson on Simplicity from the Great Portrait Photographer Platon
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A short episode to recommend a video about the great portrait photographer Platon, who offers sage advice on the topic of simplicity in photographic c...
Vita Brevis, Ars Longa: Photography as a Form Immortality
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the idea of photography as a form immortality. Photography preserves an instant forever. In a way, it immortalizes the both...
Five Legendary Movie Directors Who were Photographers First
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the fine art photography podcast, five legendary movie directors who were photographers first. We will be talking about the work of...
The World-Class Photography Collection of Sir Elton John
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 28 of the fine art photography podcast, we talk about the amazing collection of photographs owned by Sir Elton John and David Furnish. Sour...
Big News! A New Movie in Theaters -- About a Photographer!
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode -- a major Hollywood movie about two-time White House photographer Pete Souza, who worked in the White Houses of Ronald Reagan and Bar...
How to Prevent Fog on Your Camera Lens
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I love fog in the landscape, but not on my camera lens. I recently spent a week in beautiful Charleston South Carolina, where I photographed historic ...
Harry Callahan Color Photographs Virtual Exhibition at Jackson Fine Art in Atlanta
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'll walk you through a virtual exhibition of color photographs by the legendary Harry Callahan, hosted by Jackson Fine Art in Atlant...
Daguerreotypes: How Fragile Are They?
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the fine art photography podcast: a quick followup to my discussion of daguerreotypes from my previous episode (number 23 Southwort...
Southworth & Hawes: America's Early Masters of the Daguerreotype Portrait
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast: the story of Boston-based Southworth & Hawes, the first American masters of daguerreotype por...
What Makes a Great Black and White Photograph?
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I've dedicated my career to black and white photography. In this episode, I discuss the four elements that I think are necessary to make a great black...
About "The Mountain Nymph, Sweet Liberty," a Photograph by Julia Margaret Cameron Taken in 1866
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the story behind a famous 1866 photograph by pioneering British photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. We know what camera an...
What It's Like Seeing the World's Oldest Photograph in Person
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What It's Like to See the World's Oldest Photograph in Person August 4, 2020 In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast, we discuss what it's...
On Location: Landscape Photography at a Cave Once Used by Moonshiners
22 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Location: Landscape Photography at a Cave Once Used by Moonshiners Episode 18 of the fine art photography podcast: In this episode, I'm bringing yo...
Pareidolia -- Why We See Human Faces in Clouds, Rocks, Tree Bark, on the Moon, and even Mars
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pareidolia: Why We See Human Faces in Clouds, Rocks, Tree Bark, on the Moon, and even Mars In this episode of the fine art photography podcast, we dis...
Quick Message to Listeners – The Channel is Growing + I Need Your Story Ideas!
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First of all thank you for listening! Talk to me: What photography topics would you like to hear discussed? Send a message here: https://anchor.fm/kei...
Photographing an Abandoned Ghost Town in Virginia: The Art and Business of Photo Road Trips
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Photographing an Abandoned Ghost Town in Virginia: The Art and Business of Photo Road Trips In this episode of the fine art photography podcast, I tak...
Anna Atkins: England's Blue Lady of Photography
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Atkins: England's Blue Lady of Photography In this episode, a brief biography of Anna Atkins, the first female photographer and the first person ...
The Aesthetic Appeal of Camera Shutter Sounds
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Aesthetic Appeal of Camera Shutter Sounds Have you ever given any thought to the sound of the camera shutter? I don't mean the loudness of the shu...
Note to Self: Don't Perfect the Soul Out of Your Photographs
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Note to Self: Don't Perfect the Soul Out of Your Photographs In episode 12 of the fine art photography podcast, a reminder to myself that a technicall...
The Extraordinary (but Sad) Life of Carleton Watkins, the First Great Photographer of Yosemite
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Extraordinary (but Sad) Life of Carleton Watkins, the First Great Photographer of Yosemite In this episode of the fine art photography podcast, we...
How I Got My Photographs into Movies and TV Shows Like Grey's Anatomy
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How I Got My Photographs into Movies and TV Shows Like Grey's Anatomy In this episode, I explain how I got my black and white photographs into popular...
The True Story Behind William Eggleston's Shocking Blood Red Photograph
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The True Story Behind William Eggleston's Shocking Blood Red Photograph The shocking true story behind the red ceiling photograph, "Untitled, Greenwoo...
All About Paper, Prints, and Permanence
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paper, Prints, and Permanence In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast we discuss printing, paper, and how long your prints might last. As ...
Why Do Those Crazy Landscape Photographers Get Up So Early?
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why Do Those Crazy Landscape Photographers Get Up So Early? On the road: In this short edition of my fine art photography podcast, we discuss good rea...
Did You Know it's Illegal to Possess Most Bird Feathers in the U.S?
14 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First, let me apologize to my international listeners -- this is a U.S.-centric episode but similar laws apply in many other countries! This topic wil...