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Your Reality, Your Art: Editing as Expression with Blake Rudis
Saison 2 · Épisode 3
jeudi 15 janvier 2026 • Durée 01:20:03
Your Reality, Your Art: Editing as Expression with Blake Rudis
In this episode of the Lakescape Photography Podcast, Nick sits down with Blake Rudis. Professional photography educator, landscape photographer, and founder of F64 Academy, for a deep, practical conversation about artistic vision, editing as translation, and why your photos deserve more than "driving north" with no plan in post-processing.
Together, they unpack the tension between "purism" and creative expression, how our brains actually see a scene versus what a sensor records, and why the final image is often a gift of experience to the viewer, not a literal document of reality. They also tackle the modern landscape: AI accusations, authenticity, ethics, critique, jealousy, and how to stay grounded while still making work you're proud to share.
If you've ever looked at your RAW files and thought, "This doesn't match what I felt," this one's for you.
Season Two kicks off with renowned Minnesota-based landscape photographer, author, educator, and gallery owner Craig Blacklock, a lifelong photographer of Lake Superior. Craig shares the throughline of his 50+ year career (from large-format landscapes to intimate projects and modern abstract work), and breaks down what it actually means to develop a photographic voice, separate from "vision," separate from trends, and often separate from what performs online.
This conversation is packed with practical field and creative guidance: how to spot your patterns, why constraints make you more creative, how to slow down and refine composition, and why social media engagement is a terrible measuring stick for meaningful work.
In this episode, you'll learn
The difference between photographic vision (what you want your work to do) and photographic voice (how your work sounds/feels).
How Craig's long-term Lake Superior projects evolved:
Lake Superior Images (4x5 transparencies + kayak circumnavigation writing)
A Voice Within: The Lake Superior Nudes (metaphor, humanity, emotion)
North Shore / Apostle Islands / Pictured Rocks work
Horizons and the shift toward minimalism and abstraction
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Capturing Fall Color in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with Neil Weaver
Saison 1 · Épisode 25
mardi 19 août 2025 • Durée 01:09:47
Capturing Fall Color in Michigan's Upper Peninsula with Neil Weaver
This week, Neil Weaver joins us as we discuss fall color in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. From our mindset to the tools that help us achieve our vision, to dealing with challenging weather and having authentic adventures, we discuss it all! Join us as Neil shares his insights from over 20 years of exploring some of the most beautiful areas of the Great Lakes State!
Fall Color in The Upper Peninsula - The Fall Color Report with Yooper Steve
Saison 1 · Épisode 24
mardi 5 août 2025 • Durée 01:06:56
Fall Color in The Upper Peninsula - The Fall Color Report with Yooper Steve
Join Yooper Steve and I as we kickoff the 2025 Countdown to Fall Color! In this episode, Steve shares some excelent tips, tricks, and advice for finding the best color in the Upper Peninsula. Expanding on his annual Fall Color Report, Steve shares details about his adventures behind the report, and how it can help you plan out your fall colors trip this season!
The Split Rock Lighthouse with Light Keeper Hayes Scriven
Saison 1 · Épisode 22
mardi 8 juillet 2025 • Durée 58:28
The Split Rock Lighthouse with Light Keeper Hayes Scriven
In this episode, Hayes Scriven joins us for a discussion on the Split Rock Lighthouse on Minnesota's North Shore. One of the most iconic lighthouses on the Great Lakes, Hayes shares the history, experiences, and photographic opportunities at the lighthouse as both the light keeper, and practicing professional photographer.
Absence and Fondness - Staying Inspired in Landscape Photography
Saison 1 · Épisode 21
mardi 24 juin 2025 • Durée 37:09
Absence and Fondness
In this episode I share some of my reflections on my recent trips to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and the importance of allowing your absence from your favorite places to inspire your fondness of them.
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Where the Wild Things Roam with Craig Sterken
Saison 1 · Épisode 20
mardi 10 juin 2025 • Durée 01:25:01
Where the Wild Things Roam with Craig Sterken
In this episode, Craig Sterken joins us for an exciting discussion on wildlife photography in the Great Lakes region. With over ten years of photography experience, Craig shares his lessons and learnings as a wildlife and landscape photographer, and how the two influence each other but remain independent all the same!
In this episode, Cameron Wilcox joins us for an exciting discussion on aerial landscape photography and the many challenges, rewards, and perspectives it provides! Cameron shares his knowledge and some tips for those interested in getting started, and how he crafts the images that he shares!
In this episode professional landscape photographer Chris Noronha joins us to discuss the challenges and rewards of chasing what each season offers. Sharing some excellent advice, Chris explains how he approaches the seasons and embraces the changes that come with each!
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Light Waves and the current abstract "resistance arts" direction
Why your best work may get less engagement online, and why that can be a good sign.
A compositional approach that helps complex scenes read clearly: separation of elements (the "loose jigsaw puzzle" idea).
How to stop shooting "14mm panic photos" and start making wide angles work.
Next up: "Your Reality, Your Art." A digital darkroom conversation with Blake Rudis about interpretation, style, and creating work that reflects your experience (not the internet's expectations).
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The Lakescape Photography Podcast name, artwork, logo, audio and associated content are property of Nicholas Albert Photography. Reproduction, modification, or any use of the podcast name, artwork, logo, audio, and associated content must receive prior written authorization. For inquiries, please reach out:lakescapepodcast@gmail.com.
The Lakescape Photography Podcast name, artwork, logo, audio and associated content are property of Nicholas Albert Photography. Reproduction, modification, or any use of the podcast name, artwork, logo, audio, and associated content must receive prior written authorization. For inquiries, please reach out:lakescapepodcast@gmail.com.
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The Lakescape Photography Podcast name, artwork, logo, audio and associated content are property of Nicholas Albert Photography. Reproduction, modification, or any use of the podcast name, artwork, logo, audio, and associated content must receive prior written authorization. For inquiries, please reach out:lakescapepodcast@gmail.com.
The Lakescape Photography Podcast name, artwork, logo, audio and associated content are property of Nicholas Albert Photography. Reproduction, modification, or any use of the podcast name, artwork, logo, audio, and associated content must receive prior written authorization. For inquiries, please reach out:lakescapepodcast@gmail.com.
The Lakescape Photography Podcast name, artwork, logo, audio and associated content are property of Nicholas Albert Photography. Reproduction, modification, or any use of the podcast name, artwork, logo, audio, and associated content must receive prior written authorization. For inquiries, please reach out:lakescapepodcast@gmail.com.
