Explore every episode of the podcast First Man Photography Podcast
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| I think my photography career might be over... | 01 May 2025 | 00:17:00 | |
Recently, I've genuinely feared my photography career might be over—and honestly, I think it is. Today, I'm sharing the biggest lessons from 7 years as a full-time photographer, why this chapter is ending, and the exciting opportunities I see coming next. | |||
| Before You Quit Photography... listen to this first. | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:24:25 | |
Why are so many people quitting photography? As the value of a single photo drops with influences from Ai, we explore why this might actually be the most exciting time to be a photographer. | |||
| "Landscape Photographer" is Not a Real Job Anymore!! | 19 Mar 2025 | 00:36:45 | |
I've been calling myself a "professional" landscape photographer for years. But is this even possible anymore? Is there such a thing? We'll be discussing in today's new video and first episode of the relaunched podcast.Become a Patron - https://geni.us/FirstManPatron | |||
| A Message of Support and the Impact on Photography | 19 Mar 2020 | 00:19:16 | |
I wanted to jump on and send you all a message of support and also share a few thoughts on the business side of Photography during this difficult time. Raw Room - http://bit.ly/RawRoom | |||
| Making a Photographic Mission | 26 Feb 2020 | 00:33:34 | |
In this episode I share some recent frustrations, experiences and plans for the YouTube channel. The Raw Room podcast is brought to you by Adam Karnacz aka First Man Photography.
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| How to Vlog - Things to Consider Before You Start | 21 Jan 2020 | 00:47:54 | |
Here we sit down with experienced YouTube vlogger Paul G Johnson to discuss aspects of vlogging worth considering before you launch a vlog. The Raw Room podcast is brought to you by Adam Karnacz aka First Man Photography.
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| Conversation with Joe Cornish | 13 Jan 2020 | 00:54:05 | |
Today one of the all time greats, Joe Cornish, joins me on the channel and we head to North Yorkshire for a day of landscape photography that I will never forget. We sit down for a conversation covering everything from photographic adventures to great coffee. The Raw Room podcast is brought to you by Adam Karnacz aka First Man Photography.
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| Should DSLR Vs Mirrorless Even be a Consideration? | 18 Nov 2019 | 00:28:10 | |
We're talking gear today plus I provide an update on the future of the Photo Nerds podcast. The Raw Room podcast is brought to you by Adam Karnacz aka First Man Photography.
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| The Ups and Downs of Photography Competitions | 21 Oct 2019 | 00:26:49 | |
In this episode we discuss photography competitions. Are they just a money making scheme? Are they fair? How does the judging work? Does the recognition matter? Is there any point? I also discuss my entires to two upcoming competitions. The Raw Room podcast is brought to you by Adam Karnacz aka First Man Photography.
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| Why Do We Limit Our Own Photography? | 09 Oct 2019 | 00:30:12 | |
In this episode we discuss why photographers have a tendency to limit their own creativity......I am most guilty if this. We also talk about starting out on Instagram and YouTube, long exposure and ND filters. The Raw Room podcast is brought to you by Adam Karnacz aka First Man Photography.
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| Are Photographers Contributing to Climate Change? | 23 Sep 2019 | 00:28:09 | |
Here we discuss some of the challenges around climate change and the environment and wonder what our responsibilities are as landscape photographers. The Raw Room podcast is brought to you by Adam Karnacz aka First Man Photography.
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| The Legend Charlie Waite and Changing Up the Podcast | 20 Sep 2019 | 00:35:33 | |
The First Man Photography podcast is changing it's name to the Raw Room Photography Podcast. In this episode I explain the reasons for this and we also sit down for a conversation with the legend Charlie Waite, founder of Landscape Photographer of the Year and Light and Land. Join us on the tour - http://bit.ly/Lakes2020 Subscribe to the Raw Room - http://bit.ly/RawRoom Follow Adam (aka First Man Photography): YouTube - http://bit.ly/FirstManYouTube Instagram - http://bit.ly/InstaFirstMan FREE eBook - http://bit.ly/eBookFirstMan T-Sirts and Merch - http://bit.ly/FirstMan1Store Buy Prints - http://bit.ly/PrintsFirstMan | |||
| Is Squarespace Officially Screwing Photographers? | 26 Nov 2018 | 00:25:59 | |
An article has been going around this week claiming Squarespace is screwing photographers. In this podcast I discuss this nonsense article that isn't even really about Squarespace. It more focuses on the free stock photography website, Unsplash. We talk through all the issues and get to the bottom of it as I respond to the article as a photographer who is sponsored by Squarespace.
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| YouTube and Landscape Photography | 13 Nov 2018 | 00:18:38 | |
In this episode I share a few thoughts and frustrations about my 4 years experience as a photographer on YouTube. I also discuss a few things to consider if you are starting a landscape photography vlog.
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| How to Predict a Cloud Inversion | 23 Oct 2018 | 00:17:32 | |
In this episode we talk about how to predict a cloud inversion. A cloud inversion produces an opportunity to capture some amazing and unique landscape photography. It is a weather phenomenon when the warm air sinks to the surface and is trapped by an area of cold air above, keeping a layer of cloud close to the ground.
You can see the video and images mentioned in this podcast over at First Man Photography on YouTube.
Join me on the Lake District tour - http://bit.ly/LakeDistrict2019
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| Camera Gear Aggression | 10 Oct 2018 | 00:22:33 | |
The podcast is back!!! In this episode we are talking camera gear. We're wondering why people focus so much on technical aspects and get personal and aggressive about camera gear. I also give you a run down of my current gear and what I am hoping for moving forward with the tools that create the art.
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| An Interview on the Photog Adventures Podcast | 22 Aug 2017 | 01:11:57 | |
In this episode I am interviewed by the guys over at Photog Adventures. We talk landscape photography composition, dream shooting locations and photoshop composites. We discuss the merits of Water drop photography and making money as a landscape photographer.
Please be sure to check out the guys from Photog Adventures. They have an awesome podcast with some great guests, including Tom Heaton, they have a YouTube channel and it can all be found at their website:
http://photogadventures.com/
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| The Importance of Planning your Landscape Photography | 07 Aug 2017 | 00:10:03 | |
Planning is an essential part of landscape photography and a solid plan will help to take your shoots and your photographs to the next level. Over the last couple of years I have developed a strategy that has worked for me as I have travelled around the country shooting some of the best landscape photography of my career. I have also been creating landscape photography vlogs so it's been important to plan carefully to avoid wasting any time.
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| Episode 3 - Conservative Photographer, Landscape Photography Vloggers and Q&A | 21 Jul 2017 | 00:33:22 | |
In Episode 3 of the First Man Photography Podcast I re-introduce the unpleasant concept of Conservative Photographer. An unpleasant, unhelpful and vindictive character who is operating on borrowed time.
We also discuss the exciting arena of landscape photography vlogging and how this can benefit us all.
I finish off with some Q&A and discuss my all time favourite wildlife photography lens that I have been using in some of the recent vlogs where we have been capturing our animal friends.
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| Episode 2 - The Back Story, Vlogging and Shooting in Manual | 19 Jun 2017 | 00:23:17 | |
Welcome to episode 2 of the First Man Photography podcast. In this episode I reveal more of my back story including my current status as a photographer. I answer questions about how long it takes to film a landscape photography vlog and talk a little more about the process and effort it takes to create the videos for YouTube.
There is a mini rant about how we should all be striving to shoot in manual mode and I am also looking for feedback on this podcast and want you to help me take it a direction that you provide listeners with more photography value.
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| Photography: Art vs Technical Skill | 05 Jun 2017 | 00:02:38 | |
This episode is an excerpt that was cut out of one of my vlogs when I went to the Lake District. It was something I said in regards to the comments on a previous video when I stated I know photography to be an art. One person stated they believed to to be purely a technical skill. This was my response.
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| Welcome to the Podcast | 05 Jun 2017 | 00:31:17 | |
In this episode I introduce the new First Man Photography podcast and what it's like getting used to being recognised in the street. I answer a few photography related questions including what I think about when buying my next bit of gear.
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