Master the Moment — Outdoor Photography Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

There are a lot of fundamentals you need to understand if you want to take better photos, but few are as important as these four. If you aim to improve, make sure you understand these four concepts.

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My Lightroom Masterclass ("PODCAST10" for 10% Off)

My Photoshop Masterclass ("PODCAST10" for 10% Off)

Workshop Listings

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In this episode of Master the Moment, I’m joined by wildlife photographer AJ Berard to dive into the fascinating world of tracking and photographing owls. AJ shares his techniques for finding these elusive birds, the patience and preparation it takes to capture them on camera, and the advice you need to level up your owl photography. Whether you’re a seasoned wildlife photographer or just starting out, this conversation is full of insight, field tips, and stories that’ll make you want to grab your camera and head into the woods after dark.

Links from this episode:

AJ's Instagram

If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.

Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel.

10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

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Adobe is a behemoth when it comes to software for creatives, holding a major share of the market. With over 20 apps designed to do nearly anything you can dream of in the creative realm, it's a tall task to beat Adobe. 

That being said, there are numerous Lightroom/Photoshop alternatives on the market that can offer lower-cost options that differ in the features they offer. In this week's podcast, I'll tell you why I think Adobe is so hard to beat, as well as cover my favorite alternatives to the world's most popular photo and video editor.

Links from this episode:

DxO PhotoLab 8

Luminar Neo

ON1 Photo RAW 2026

CaptureOne

If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.

Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel.

10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

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Getting your Part 107 to fly your drone commercially can help you make ends meet as a photographer or help add some side income. It isn't as complicated as you might think, but you should know a few things before you start. In this episode, I spoke to Cody York, a professional photographer with his Part 107 who does commercial work. Cody shares some advice on getting your Part 107 finding clients and creating excellent commercial work with your drone.

Even if you shoot landscapes only, consider getting your Part 107 to help earn some side income if you already own a drone!

Links from this episode:
Cody’s Website
Cody’s Instagram
Dreamland Safari

If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.

Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel.

10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!

Most of us as photographers love to travel. Photographing new locations and visiting other areas of the world help to keep us inspired and add images to our portfolios. Unfortunately, travel usually takes time and money, and figuring out of all the logistics of traveling with photography equipment isn't trivial. In today's episode, I spoke with pro photographer Marcela Gonzalez about travel hacks for photographers. Marcela has done a ton of traveling, and just looking at her portfolio, it's clear that she knows the ins and outs to traveling as a photographer.

In this episode, Marcela shares tons of great advice when it comes to traveling as a photographer.

Links from this episode:
Marcela’s Website
Marcela’s Instagram

If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.

Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel.

10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

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So many photographers would love to quit their 9-5 in order to pursue landscape photography as a full time profession. Unfortunately, leaving the security of your job isn't always easy, and finding ways to make ends meet as a creative isn't getting any easier. Luckily, Stephen Matera has some advice for us on this week's podcast episode. Stephen has been a full-time landscape photographer for nearly 20 years. In all those years, Stephen has learned a lot about what it takes to make ends meet as a photographer. In this episode, Stephen shares some of his tips and also gives us an outlook on the photography industry as a whole with the recent improvements to AI technology.

If you have aspirations to make money from your photography, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Links from this episode:
Stephen's Landscape Website
Stephen's Commercial Website
Stephen's Instagram
Stephen's 2024 Mt. Rainier Workshop

If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.

Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel.

10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

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Most photographers know the importance of color in their landscape images, but many still struggle to dial in their colors. Today, Doug Shearer joins us on the podcast to talk all things color when it comes to image editing. Doug has a knack for nailing the colors in his images, and each photo feels like it is perfectly saturated with colors that contrast so well.

Regardless of how you edit your photos, this episode has concrete tips that will help you to become better at photo editing when it comes to color.

Links from this episode:
Doug's Website
Doug's Instagram

If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.

Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel.

10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

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Having a strong online portfolio is more than just having your photos on a webpage. In this episode, Noah Edwards talks about the importance of having a strong online portfolio when it comes to finding clients and picking up work. Noah has an absolutely beautiful website and has found work with many different clients, all while also taking tons of landscape photos.

If you want to make some extra money with your photography hobby, this is a great episode to listen to.

Links from this episode:
Noah's Website
Noah's Instagram
Noah's "Spec Ads"

If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.

Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel.

10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

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Creating realistic landscape photos is something that is certainly easier said than done. Luckily, on this episode of The Learn Landscape Photography Podcast, landscape photographer David Dinette shares his advice on how to create more realistic looking photos. His advice spans from things you can do in the field, to different post processing techniques to fine-tune your edits to not only make them realistic, but also compelling.

Both experienced and novice photographers alike will pick up tons of great tips from this episode to create realistic looking landscape photos!

Links from this episode:
David's Website
David' Instagram

If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.

Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel.

10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!

In this episode, I talk about 4 major key concepts that many landscape photographers either don't understand, or just plain ignore. Whether you're new to landscape photography, or an experienced pro, you absolutely must understand these 4 concepts if you want to take better photos.

Links from this episode:
Exposure Blending YouTube Video
White Balance YouTube Video
Best Lightweight Tripod YouTube Video
Slik CF-834 Tripod ("Jackson15" for 15% off)
Slik SBH-180DS Ball Head ("Jackson15" for 15% off)

If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.

Find FREE photography tutorials on my YouTube channel.

10 Landscape Photography Tips in 10 Minutes - FREE Video