The Photog Files: Photography, Creativity and Everything In Between
Episodes
Why the Super Zoom Might Be the Most Honest Lens Today
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For years, serious photographers were told the same thing:Use fast primes.Shoot wide apertures.Get everything right in camera.But photography has chan...
5 Photography Myths Beginners Believe
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Photography advice is everywhere — YouTube videos, social media, forums, and even conversations at the camera store. But if you’re just starting o...
When Nothing Is Wrong, But Something Feels Off
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is less about photography — and more about what happens when you’re in the middle of the journey.After being tempted by a he...
The season where nothing feels finished
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some seasons feel like movement without momentum.You’re building, learning, experimenting… but nothing feels finished yet. No big arrival moment. ...
When Your Creative Path Shifts… But Your Life Is Already Full
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Photog Files, we talk about the moment every creative eventually faces — when your direction starts to shift, but your life i...
When Motivation Is Gone, Follow What Feels Simple
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lately, Rick has been feeling overwhelmed and low on motivation—not burned out, just heavy. In this honest, unfiltered episode of The Photog Files,...
Being a Photographer Isn’t About the Camera Anymore
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Modern cameras are faster, smarter, and closer to perfect than ever before.Autofocus rarely misses. Exposure is effortless. AI is everywhere.So where ...
Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I Started Photography
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Photog FilesStarting photography is exciting—but it can also be quietly confusing and discouraging. In this episode of The Photog Files, we slo...
New Year Reflections & A Fresh Start
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Photog FilesThe start of a new year can feel overwhelming—especially for creatives. In this episode of The Photog Files, we slow things down.Th...
Christmas Message
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I will be taking a break until January. Thank you for listening.Hosted by Rick Nelson — photographer, storytel...
The Photos You Never Share Are Shaping You the Most
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the most important photographs you’ll ever take are the ones no one else will ever see.In this episode of The Photog Files, Rick explores w...
What Film Photography Taught Me About Patience, Imperfection & Humanity
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Film photography has a way of slowing you down — not just as a photographer, but as a human being. In a world obsessed with speed, perfection, and i...
Photography Is Becoming Too Easy… And That’s a Good Thing
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Photog Files, Rick Nelson dives into one of the biggest modern photography debates: Is photography becoming too easy? With smar...
The Power of a Personal Project
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A single idea can change your entire creative life — and in this episode, Rick Nelson breaks down why a personal project might be the most important...
The Art of Returning to the same place
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the most powerful growth in photography doesn’t come from chasing new places — it comes from returning to the ones we think we already k...
The Myth of the Perfect Shot
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Perfection is the quiet killer of creativity. In this episode of The Photog Files, Rick Nelson explores the myth of the “perfect shot” — why c...
Learning to See in Layers
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes one photo feel flat and another feel alive? In this episode, host Rick Nelson explores the art of seeing in layers — a mindset that ...
Create Without Comparison
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like everyone else is creating faster, better, or more beautifully than you? You’re not alone — and this episode is for you.In “Creat...
Turning Everyday Sparks into Creative Practice
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inspiration isn’t hiding in faraway places — it’s sitting right in front of you. In this episode, Rick explores how to turn the small, ordinary ...
Rebuilding Your Creative Rhythm
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After burnout, the hardest part isn’t picking the camera back up — it’s finding your rhythm again.In this deeply reflective episode, Rick opens ...
The time I almost quit creating altogether
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the thing you love most… stops feeling like you?In this deeply personal episode, Rick opens up about the moment he almost walked a...
Creative Confidence: Stop Overthinking and Share Your Work
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the feeling — you’ve made something you’re proud of, but then the doubts creep in. Is it good enough? What will people think? Before...
Finding Inspiration in the Mundane: How to See Beauty in the Everyday
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You made time for creativity — now what?In this follow-up to last week’s episode, we explore how to actually fill that creative time with ideas, e...
Make Time to Create: How to Protect Your Creativity When Life Gets Busy
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Life never slows down on its own — so if you want to create, you have to choose to. In this episode, I share practical, realistic ways to carve out ...
I'm Back! Let's talk photography
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for listening please Like, share and subscribe and follow for more.Visit my YouTube My Instagram Website: https://ricknelson.photographyPhot...
New Cameras and Creative Rut
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Podcast is discussing some new cameras on the market along with talking about creative ruts.
Chasing Landscapes
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new season / Episode I go out in the field. Chasing Landscapes around the Somerset Dam region of Queensland, Australia. Let me know what you t...
Street Photography Tips
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Street photography tips and more. Follow for more and find me at https://ricknelson.photography/links
Storytelling in your photography
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is about storytelling. Some tips and pointers in the way to find it. Follow me on Instagram @carolinahawkeye. Visit RickNelson.photography for m...
The Beginning of The Photog Files
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode of The Photog Files. A bit of my history and what to expect from future episodes.