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An Important Announcement

mercredi 9 novembre 2022 • Duration 02:16

Today, I share a brief update on some changes happening in my personal life and why I need to temporarily pause the podcast.

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Creative Self-Expression When Everyone’s a Photographer

Creating Personally Expressive Photographs

Episode 76

mardi 13 septembre 2022 • Duration 15:17

Episode 76: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I’m sharing four tips to help you create personally-expressive photographs. Enjoy!

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Join Nature Photographers Network and get 10% off with code OPS10

Atlas of the Heart, by Dr. Bréne Brown

Episode 40: The One Thing That Will Improve Your Photography This Year

Compose With Clarity

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Photographing Canadian Wildlife With Colleen Gara

Episode 75

mardi 6 septembre 2022 • Duration 01:08:23

Episode 75: Today I sit down with Alberta, Canada-based wildlife photographer, Colleen Gara, to chat about:

How her lifelong passion for the outdoors led to her path to becoming a wildlife photographer
How having created portraits of people has helped inform how to create portraits of animals
How to connect with and capture the personality of wildlife while respecting their space and normal activities
Tips on how to minimize disturbing an animal while observing and photographing it
Wildlife safety considerations and tips
How to stay warm doing photography in winter
Compositional tips for photographing wildlife to help best tell a story about the animal
Her favorite animal to photograph in the Canadian Rockies
The value of preparation (research), opportunity, and luck when it comes to wildlife photography
The important role of predators in the maintenance and balance of the biodiversity and health of a region
How to use wildlife photography to raise awareness around conservation issues
How to get more young people involved in wildlife conservation and photography
And much more!

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Website: https://www.colleengaraphotography.com/

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Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

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Hitching Rides With Buddha: A Journey Across Japan, by Will Ferguson

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6 Tips for Photographing Fall Foliage

Episode 74

mardi 30 août 2022 • Duration 16:13

Episode 74: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I share six quick tips for photographing the upcoming fall colors. Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

OPS Article: How to Photograph Stunning Fall Colors: A Complete Guide

Episode 30: Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTL

Episode 38: Should You Buy Filters? Landscape Photography Filters Explained

Episode 62: What’s Included in RAW format files?

Episode 68: Let’s Talk About Light [REMIX]

Compose With Clarity Virtual Workshop

New England Fall Color Prediction Sites:

New England Today Article by Jim Salge: New England Fall Foliage | 2022 Forecast

Yankee Magazine: https://newengland.com/

Fall Foliage Reports and Hotlines:https://leafpeepers.com/wpleaf/

Peak Foliage Map: https://newengland.com/seasons/fall/foliage/peak-fall-foliage-map/

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Adobe Photography Bundle (Lightroom & Photoshop, affiliate link)

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Photography as a Gateway to Curiosity With Benjamin Williamson

Episode 73

mardi 23 août 2022 • Duration 01:07:15

Episode 73: Today I sit down with professional landscape photographer, Benjamin Williamson, to chat about:

How he transitioned from being a musician and bartender to being a professional photographer
The two-way street of curiosity when it comes to creativity
What he learned during his time as a photo editor and staff photographer at Down East Magazine
Balancing photography with a family of three kids under the age of four
Feeling deeply connected with natural and man-made environments and the relationship between the two
Finding inspiration in other photographers’ work and how to integrate what you learn into your own creative vision
His approach to teaching photography and creativity in his workshops
The value of doing photography every day (or as much as you can)
How to find narratives in landscape photography while incorporating cultural stories and weather
Some tips on reading weather forecasts and events
And a whole lot more!

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Website: http://www.benjaminwilliamsonphotography.com/

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Ben’s photograph of migrating alewives: Liquid Migration

Ben’s Favorite Weather App: https://www.windy.com/

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Compositional Tips for Natural Abstracts

Episode 72

mardi 16 août 2022 • Duration 12:06

Episode 72: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I answer a listener question about how to approach composition when it comes to creating natural abstracts. Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Jennifer Renwick and David Kingham’s Reverence: Death Valley - A Lenswork Monograph

Sarah Marino’s 11 Composition Lessons for Photographing Nature’s Small Scenes Ebook

Erin Babnik’s articles on compositional patterns:

Episode 13: Creative Self-Expression, Composition, and Letting Go of Expectations With Sarah Marino

Episode 19: Visual Perception and Cultivating Creativity With Colleen Miniuk

Episode 23: Creating Natural Abstracts, Slow Photography, and Photography Projects With Jennifer Renwick

Episode 34: Achieving Balance in Composition

Episode 43: Photography as Art is a Process with Erin Babnik

Episode 51: Get Outside Your Comfort Zone With David Kingham

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Creative Flow and Being a Content Creator With David Johnston

Episode 71

mardi 9 août 2022 • Duration 01:04:41

Episode 71: Today I sit down with Tennessee-based landscape photographer and educator, David Johnston, to chat about:

How he got interested in photography and how and why he decided to become a professional photographer
How his current podcast, the Landscape Photography Show, differs from the first podcast he started
What he’s learned from his conversations on the podcast about connecting with your emotions through your photography
The idea of “creative flow induction”
The benefits of starting a YouTube channel from a business perspective and the impact he hopes to have as an educator
Advice on how to start a YouTube channel
How to deal with internet trolls
Balancing work, family, and time for his own creativity
How he manages to work two days/week so that he can spend time with his young daughter
How he repurposes long-form content
Things to consider before going full-time into photography
His ideas around visual flow in composition

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://www.davidjohnstonart.com/

Follow David Johnston on:

Think Media

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My interview on David’s Podcast: The Landscape Photography Show

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What is Aperture in Photography?

The Exposure Pyramid (uh, Triangle…) Explained

Episode 70

mardi 2 août 2022 • Duration 14:25

Episode 70: Today’s Tidbit Tuesday topic was inspired by one of our listeners who wanted to understand exposure better. So if you wish to get a better grasp of the exposure settings of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and even start photographing in manual mode, then this episode is for you. Enjoy!

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OPS Articles:

Aperture and F-Stops Explained

Which Aperture Should I Use in Outdoor Photography?

ISO: It’s Not What You Think

ISO: Why All the Noise?

Episode 30: Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTL

Episode 38: Should You Buy Filters? Landscape Photography Filters Explained

Episode 42: How and When to Use Exposure Compensation

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The Value of Being a Generalist Photographer With Viktoria Haack

Episode 69

mardi 26 juillet 2022 • Duration 54:55

Episode 69: Today I sit down with professional photographer and artist, Viktoria Haack, from British Columbia to chat about:

Her winding journey into photography
How photography has served as an open-ended creative outlet for her
The creative benefits of being a generalist photographer
How nature serves as the basis of all of her photography regardless of genre
How doing different genres of photography cross-pollinates her approach to composition
Balancing the expectations of clients and social media with her own creative pursuits
Some of the challenges with working with human and animal models and the value of going without a plan
Insights into how she creates her environmental portraits
What it’s like working as a brand ambassador
The benefits of switching to a mirrorless system
And a whole lot more!

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Website: http://www.viktoriahaackphotography.ca/

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