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A Brief Announcement and Personal Update23 Jan 202400:06:49

It’s been a long time!  Today I share an important announcement about the upcoming Out of Chicago LIVE! Online Photography Conference (which you won’t want to miss!), and I talk a bit about why the podcast has been on an extended pause.  Thanks for listening!

Learn more and register for Out of Chicago LIVE! 

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An Important Announcement09 Nov 202200:02:16

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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Creating Personally Expressive Photographs13 Sep 202200:15:17

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

LINKS MENTIONED:

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

Creative Self-Expression When Everyone’s a Photographer

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 Gara06 Sep 202201:08:23

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!

LINKS MENTIONED:

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

Follow Colleen Gara on:

Instagram

Twitter

Facebook

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.

Garmin InReach SE Satellite Communication Device

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

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6 Tips for Photographing Fall Foliage30 Aug 202200:16:13

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/

Product Links:

Breakthrough Photography circular polarizer filter

Adobe Photography Bundle (Lightroom & Photoshop, affiliate link)

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Photography as a Gateway to Curiosity With Benjamin Williamson23 Aug 202201:07:15

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!

LINKS MENTIONED:

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

Follow Ben Williamson on:

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Twitter

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 Abstracts16 Aug 202200:12:06
Creative Flow and Being a Content Creator With David Johnston09 Aug 202201:04:41

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:

Instagram

YouTube

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

Think Media

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The Exposure Pyramid (uh, Triangle…) Explained02 Aug 202200:14:25

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!

LINKS MENTIONED:

OPS Articles:  

What is Aperture in Photography?

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 Haack26 Jul 202200:54:55

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!

LINKS MENTIONED:

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

Follow Viktoria Haack on:

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Jack the Wolfskin on Instagram

Viktoria’s article on 500px: Why You Should NOT Specialize in One Type of Photography

Wim Hof Method


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Let's Talk About Light [REMIX]19 Jul 202200:16:39

Episode 68: Light creates everything we see - colors, contrast, shapes, lines, etc., and therefore learning how to “see” light is an essential step in creating more compelling images.  Many of our recent guests on the podcast have emphasized how important understanding and knowing light is to improve your photography.

So, in this Tidbit Tuesday, I break down the different characteristics of light, how to effectively use whatever light you have, and how light shapes the mood of a scene or subject.  This is a remix of an earlier episode (episode 18) in case you missed it.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Episode 16: What to Photograph on Overcast, Grey Days?

Episode 38: Should You Buy Filters? Photography Filters Explained

OPS Article: ISO - It’s Not What You Think

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Let Go of Expectations and Embrace Failure With David Thompson12 Jul 202201:26:16

Episode 67: Today I sit down with landscape photographer, David Thompson, to chat about:

  • A story about the photograph that sparked his early interest in photography
  • His relationship with creativity
  • How being naturally curious has shaped his approach to photography
  • The importance of accepting failure as part of the learning process
  • How composing small scenes has changed how he composes grand landscapes
  • How to achieve visual flow with your subject, structures, and other compositional elements
  • How he continues to challenge himself in his photography
  • His approach to composition and how it depends on what the light is doing at the time
  • The importance of midtone contrast and luminosity in the way he post-processes his photographs
  • Color cast - how it can negatively impact color separation and how to fix it
  • Advice for finding your creative vision for your photography
  • How to make landscape photography and the outdoors more inclusive and accessible
  • A whole lot more!


LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: davidthompsonphotography.com

Follow David Thompson on: 

Instagram

Facebook

Flickr

Mention this episode to David and get 15% off of his post-processing Skype sessions for the entire month of August 2022 @ $149 for a 2hr session.

Parks Rx Program

Park Rx America

Develop a Park Prescription Program for your community


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What Does Connecting to Nature Mean to You? [Compilation]08 Nov 202200:11:55

Episode 84: Today, we’re paying tribute to the last ten incredible guests we’ve had on the podcast.  Each of them has shared their wisdom and valuable perspectives about photography, creativity, composition, and connecting with nature.  This special Tidbit Tuesday is a compilation of their responses to the last question I ask, which is: What does connecting with nature mean to you?  Their responses are touching and thought-provoking, and I hope they inspire you to consider what connecting with nature means to you, too.  Please enjoy!

GUEST WEBSITES:

Episode 63: Alyce Bender

Episode 65: Justin Black

Episode 67: David Thompson

Episode 69: Viktoria Haack

Episode 71: David Johnston

Episode 73: Ben Williamson

Episode 75: Colleen Gara

Episode 77: Anna Morgan

Episode 79: Kristen Ryan

Episode 83: Charles Needle

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How to Make Money as an Outdoor Photographer05 Jul 202200:34:13

Episode 66: In this special Tidbit Tuesday episode, I’m joined by landscape photographer and previous guest, Colleen Miniuk, to chat about:

  • Different revenue options for turning your photography passion into a business or side hustle
  • How to research and approach new clients and/or media outlets
  • The most important question you can ask when working with potential clients
  • The AICA-S Sales Framework
  • Potential revenue sources for landscape and nature photographers
  • Important questions to ask yourself before taking the leap
  • And many more nuggets of advice and helpful tips!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Colleen Miniuk’s Website: http://www.colleenminiuk.com

Coaching and Mentoring with Colleen

Follow Colleen on:

Instagram

Facebook

Episode 19: Visual Perception and Cultivating Creativity With Colleen Miniuk

Guerrilla Marketing, Jay Conrad Levisten (Amazon affiliate link)

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Curiosity, Vision, and Purpose With Justin Black28 Jun 202201:13:21

Episode 65: Today I sit down with professional photographer, writer, editor, and expedition leader and instructor, Justin Black, to chat about:

  • What it was like working with Galen Rowell at Mountain Light Photography and some of the lessons he learned from Galen
  • His vision behind creating Visionary Wild and the various workshop and expedition types they offer
  • The role visual perception plays in how we interpret compositions and how we can use it to creatively and effectively compose our images
  • What we can learn from studying other two-dimensional forms of art
  • The importance of curiosity, experimentation, investigation, discovery, and reflection in one’s growth as a photographer
  • Photography as a practice (couldn’t agree more!)
  • The idea of purposeful photography
  • His work with the International League of Conservation Photographers and ways that photographers can work with non-profits on conservation projects
  • How anticipation and awareness help with visualization and responding to nature in the moment
  • Using simplicity in compositions from the grand landscape to small, intimate scenes
  • A whole lot more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Portfolio Website: http://justinblackphoto.com

Follow Justin Black on:

Instagram

Facebook

Workshops and Travel Opportunities: http://visionarywild.com [Use coupon code OPSCHOOL5% for 5% off all Visionary Wild Workshops and Expeditions booked in 2022 - programs themselves can operate in 2022, 2023, or 2024.]

Follow Visionary Wild on:

Instagram

Facebook

Justin’s articles and episodes we discussed:

Opening the Mind’s Eye

Photographing With Purpose

Subtracting the Universe

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

Recommended Books (Amazon affiliate links):

Mountain Light, Galen Rowell

Trust the Process: An Artist’s Guide to Letting Go, Shawn McNiff

 
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What Does Connecting to Nature Mean to You? [COMPILATION]21 Jun 202200:17:38

Episode 64: Today, we’re paying tribute to the last ten incredible guests we’ve had on the podcast.  Each of them has shared their wisdom and valuable perspectives about photography, creativity, composition, and connecting with nature.  This special Tidbit Tuesday is a compilation of their responses to the question: What does connecting with nature mean to you?  As many of you know, it’s the last question I ask in the lightning round of each interview. I find their responses touching and thought-provoking, and I hope they inspire you to consider what connecting with nature means to you, too.  Please enjoy!


LISTENER WEBSITES:

Elizabeth Miklavcic 

Egídio Leitão 

GUEST WEBSITES:

Episode 45: John Barclay

Episode 47: Talor Stone and Ashlei Payne

Episode 49: Claude Fiddler

Episode 51: David Kingham

Episode 53: Justin Tedford

Episode 55: Cheyne Walls

Episode 57: Michael Frye

Episode 59: John Putnam

Episode 61: Sean Bagshaw

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How To Be a Better Nature Photographer With Alyce Bender14 Jun 202201:09:31

Episode 63: Today I sit down with professional nature photographer, Alyce Bender, to chat about:

  • Early childhood experiences that led to her passion for photography as a kid
  • How certain skills she learned in the military have helped her with leading photography tours and how photography served as a creative outlet from the rigors of duty
  • Why she continues to visit Japan for photography after having lived there for two years
  • How living a nomadic, RV-based life for about a year helped launch her photography career
  • Tips for traveling and doing photography alone
  • Her approach to planning photography trips around the world and how she quickly immerses herself in a new landscape
  • An interesting story about how a Google algorithm rabbit hole led her to a conservation project about Lesser prairie chickens
  • How being a better naturalist will improve your nature and wildlife photography
  • How she approaches wildlife compositions and what her “why” is for creating photographs of wildlife
  • The story behind her first wild wolf encounter
  • And a whole lot more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: http://www.abenderphotography.com/ 

Follow Alyce Bender on:

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Bender’s wild wolf encounter 

Journal of Wildlife Photography

Episode 7: Creating Images With Impact in Conservation Photography with Jaymi Heimbuch

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What's Included in Raw Format Files?07 Jun 202200:11:59

Episode 62: Today’s Tidbit Tuesday topic was inspired by two of our listeners who submitted questions related to what kind of information is recorded in raw format files and a question regarding raw files and color spaces.  Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Understanding Digital Raw Capture, Bruce Fraser

Rendering the Print: The Art of Photography, Karl Lang

Color Management Overview, American Society of Media Photographers

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Becoming a Student of Light With Sean Bagshaw31 May 202201:28:17

Episode 61: Today I sit down with Oregon-based landscape photographer and educator, Sean Bagshaw, to chat about:

  • How he transitioned from teaching middle school science to being a full-time landscape photographer and photography educator
  • How he analyzed his own photographs and how that helped to improve his photography early on
  • The importance of connecting with other photographers as part of his growth as a self-taught photographer 
  • How to translate what you connect with in the landscape into a compelling photograph and the importance of curiosity
  • His approach to composition and the questions he asks himself when composing
  • The role of shadow when it comes to being a student of light
  • Understanding the three types of pixel values: luminosity, hue, and saturation
  • Luminosity masks and why you may choose to use them in your photo-developing process
  • How to know when to use different types of multiple exposure blending 
  • A whole lot more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: http://www.outdoorexposurephoto.com/ 

Follow Sean Bagshaw on: 

YouTube

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter 

Producing Better Prints Video Tutorial with Sean Bagshaw and Zack Schnepf

Get 20% off all of Sean’s video tutorials and on the TK Panel with code “outdoorexp20”

Photo Cascadia website: http://www.photocascadia.com/ 

Sean’s photographs we discussed:

Psychedelic Dettifoss” 

Lineage

Atlas of the Heart, Brené Brown (Amazon affiliate link meaning I receive a commission at no extra cost to you if you use that link to make a purchase)

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To Blend or Not to Blend...24 May 202200:13:07

Episode 60: Today’s Tidbit Tuesday topic was prompted by one of our listeners, who asked a question about when to create multiple exposures of a high dynamic range scene.  I also discuss other types of multiple exposure blending used in landscape photography and why you might choose to use them.  Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Episode 24: How to Expose for High Dynamic Range Scenes

Episode 30: Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTL

Colleen Miniuk’s article: It’s All About ME (Multiple Exposures)

How to Focus Stack Tutorial on the OPS YouTube Channel

Sean Bagshaw’s YouTube Channel

Helicon Focus

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Storytelling in Nature Photography With John Putnam17 May 202201:14:35

Episode 59: Today I sit down with Maine-based landscape and nature photographer, John Putnam, to chat about:

  • How his background in filmmaking led to how he approaches still photography today
  • Documenting nature in an artistic way
  • His decisions around opening a gallery on Mount Desert Island and the pros and cons of having a gallery
  • How he balances his creative work with family life, running the gallery, and leading workshops and photo tours
  • Connecting deeply with an iconic location and finding original compositions
  • Keeping the carbon footprint of his photography business small
  • A glimpse into his forthcoming photography book on Acadia National Park
  • And more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: jkputnamphotography.com

Workshops: jkputnam.com

Follow John Putnam on:
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Twitter

George Eastman Museum

Frans Lanting


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Answering Your Photography Questions10 May 202200:13:42

Episode 58: In today’s short Tidbit Tuesday, I answer three of your questions about how my science background has influenced my photography, explaining aspect ratios and printing, and what a lens limit switch is and how to use it.  Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

“Ask Us Anything” - Linda Nickell’s Happiness Hour

Episode 11: Finding Inspiration in the Texas Landscape With Linda Nickell

Episode 25: Reverent and Responsible Landscape Photography With Karen Cooper

Article on Nature Photographer’s Network: Creative Self-Expression When Everyone’s a Photographer

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Expressing the Landscape With Light With Michael Frye03 May 202201:05:36

Episode 57: Today I sit down with California-based professional landscape photographer and educator, Michael Frye, to chat about:

  • His early days working at the Ansel Adams Gallery and who were some of his sources of inspiration
  • What the art and craft of landscape photography means
  • How both light on the landscape and the light from within can evoke emotions and moods in landscape photography
  • The difference between developing your vision as a photographer versus a personal style
  • Creating personally expressive photographs from iconic locations
  • Why do we photograph nature?
  • The power of observation and releasing expectations
  • Working with the light you have to create mood
  • Balancing simplicity and complexity
  • What makes a great photograph
  • And a lot more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: http://www.michaelfrye.com/ 

Follow Michael Frye on:

Instagram

Facebook

Jerry Uelsmann Obituary

Michael’s article on Simplicity versus Complexity in Photography

Michael’s article on What’s the Least Interesting Part of This Photograph?

Brenda’s article on Nature Photographer’s Network: Creative Self-Expression When Everyone’s a Photographer

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.

Light, Gesture, & Color by Jay Maisel

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Macro, Abstract, and Impressionistic Photography With Charles Needle01 Nov 202201:14:50

Episode 83: Today I sit down with award-winning fine art photographer, Charles Needle, to chat about:

  • How photography helped him recover from a debilitating illness
  • The benefits of having a mindful approach to photography
  • Photographers who mentored him early in his photography journey and helped him to find his vision and encouraged him to teach photography
  • Photography as a subtractive art
  • How to let the subject speak to you
  • Why you should consider using a smartphone over a DSLR or mirrorless camera for creative photography
  • What the differences and similarities are between macrophotography, abstract photography, and impressionistic photography
  • The key types of contrast that generally work well for impressionistic photography
  • Technical and creative tips on using techniques like intentional camera movement (ICM) and multiple exposures (ME) - even with a smartphone!
  • Compositional elements and assets he looks for when creating abstracts and impressionistic images
  • Compositional tips for abstract and impressionistic photography
  • Photography as a performance art
  • Charles answers your submitted macrophotography questions
  • And much more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://charlesneedlephoto.com/

Impressionistic Photography, by Charles Needle

Creative Macro Photography, by Charles Needle

Charles’ Gear Recommendations

Charles’ free Multiple Exposure Script for Photoshop

Follow Charles on Instagram

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Nancy Rotenberg

Freeman Patterson

Topaz Gigapixel AI

Slow Shutter Cam App

Average Camera Pro App

The Plamp

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How to Photograph Waterfalls and Streams26 Apr 202200:24:33

Episode 56:  As a continuation of our recent “how to photograph” themed Tidbit Tuesday episodes, today’s topic is how to photograph waterfalls and streams.  Waterfalls and streams are some of my favorite subjects to photograph because they provide so many compositional opportunities, and they are a great subject on which to practice different exposure techniques.  Today, I share some tips on gear, settings, staying dry, and more.  Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

OPS Article (with links to gear): How to Photograph Waterfalls, Rivers, and Streams: A Complete Guide

OPS Article: How to Measure the Hyperfocal Distance

Episode 30: Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTL

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

OPS YouTube Video: How to Use Layers and Layer Masks in Photoshop

FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook

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Fine Art Landscape Photography With Cheyne Walls19 Apr 202201:12:50

Episode 55: Today I sit down with award-winning landscape photographer, Cheyne Walls, to chat about:

  • How his formal training as a photographer learning both film and digital photography shaped his approach to landscape photography
  • Why he uses an ALPA 12 TC camera with a Phase One digital back
  • How to use stitched images to create unique perspectives as well as large printable files
  • Why he uses a light meter to help him with composition
  • What filters he uses to get the exposure he wants in-camera (rather than blending exposures)
  • How to be prepared to travel at a moment’s notice to do photography, including being prepared for car camping and/or off-roading (and our shared love affair for Tacomas)
  • His goals for his YouTube channel
  • The challenges and benefits of connecting with fellow photographers
  • How to approach photography competitions
  • Some tips on printing
  • The pros and cons of running his own gallery
  • And much more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://www.cheynewalls.com/ 

Follow Cheyne Walls on:

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Twitter

Save 15% off Cheyne’s book, Miles from Los Angeles, with code OUTDOOR15.

Garmin InReach Satellite Communication Device (affiliate link)\

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A Simple Guide to Photographing the Moon12 Apr 202200:19:17

Episode 54: Have you tried to photograph the moon only to be disappointed by your results?  Perhaps it’s too small, or it just looks like a big white blob, or it’s blurry?  In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I answered a listener question about how to photograph the moon, including gear, settings, and some tips on composition.  Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Episode 6: Protect Yourself From Ticks and Focusing in Landscape Photography

Episode 24: How to Expose for High Dynamic Range Scenes

Episode 30: Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTL

Episode 46: Depth of Field Explained and How to Photograph the Moon With a Foreground

PhotoPills Friday Episode 5: How to Plan a Moon Image

PhotoPills Friday Episode 8: Tips for Getting a Huge Moon

All PhotoPills Friday episodes

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Passion Photography Projects With Justin Tedford05 Apr 202201:12:03

Episode 53: Today I sit down with Iowa-based photographer and educator, Justin Tedford, to chat about:

  • Photography as a side hustle and balancing it with a full-time job and family
  • Using intentional camera movement (ICM) as a creative exercise
  • Structuring and pursuing passion photography projects
  • Using photography to tell stories
  • How to connect with and gain trust with your subjects
  • Using natural light or external light sources to create environmental portraits
  • His ongoing passion projects, including Harvesting the Heartland, Stories of the Iowa Farmer
  • The pros and cons of selling calendars and prints

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: www.tedfordphoto.com

Follow Justin on Instagram and Facebook

Follow Harvesting the Heartland Project on Instagram and Facebook

Justin is offering listeners 35% off mentoring with him - contact him via justin@justintedfordphoto.com.

Justin’s affiliate link for ThinkTank Photo

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Beginner’s Guide to Milky Way Photography29 Mar 202200:20:37

Episode 52: Today’s Tidbit Tuesday is all about Milky Way photography, including recommended gear and accessories, camera settings, and planning.  This episode is geared towards someone who is new to Milky Way photography or just needs a refresher.  Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

MeteoBlue

PhotoPills Fridays

Dark Site Finder Map

Dark Sky Map

Episode 48: How to Stay Safe While Hiking Alone

OPS Article: ISO: It’s Not What You Think

Recommended Products (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.)

Hoya Starscape Light Pollution Filter

Lonely Speck Pure Night Filter

Vanguard Tripod Stone Bag 

Red Transparency Film

Camera Rain Jacket

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Get Outside Your Comfort Zone With David Kingham22 Mar 202201:06:03

Episode 51: Today I sit down with full-time nature photographer and educator, David Kingham, to chat about:

  • The pros and cons of living as a nomadic nature photographer
  • Returning to in-person workshops post-Covid
  • The benefits of getting outside of your comfort zone
  • How to deal with creative burnout
  • Finding inspiration through doing the work
  • What he connects with in the landscape
  • How to manage a business as an introvert
  • His decision to buy and manage Nature Photographer’s Network
  • Using post-processing to experiment and play as a way to advance your photography skills
  • How landscape photography has changed with the advent of social media
  • Much more!


LINKS MENTIONED:

Websites: www.davidkingham.com; www.exploringexposure.com (save 10% on educational products with code OPS10)

Follow David Kingham on Instagram

Join Nature Photographer’s Network (30-day free trial)

Creative Self-Expression When Everyone’s a Photographer

LensWork Monographs

Jerry Uelsmann (photographer known for “gathering assets”)

Creating Microcontrast in Photoshop

Nature First Alliance

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.

Do the Work, Steven Pressfield

Steal Like an Artist, Austin Kleon

The Practice, Seth Godin

Perfect Bars (David’s favorite trail food)

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Photo Editing vs Photo Manipulation: Is There a Limit? [REMIX]15 Mar 202200:23:42

Episode 50:  This (remixed) Tidbit Tuesday is a little more philosophical in nature as I answer two of our listener questions around photo manipulation - whether that is done in the field or in the digital darkroom.  Is there a difference between photo editing and photo manipulation?  And if so, where’s the line?  Who makes that call?  Should you disclose when you have manipulated an image?  What are the implications if you do or don’t?  Learn how this debate has transpired over the relatively short life of photography as an artform and how it can inform our decisions about how we approach our creative practices with our photography.  

In this episode, I discuss:

  • The practice of photo manipulation throughout the history of photography
  • The debate about photo editing versus photo manipulation when it comes to landscape and nature photography
  • Three points to consider when deciding how much editing is acceptable in your own photography
  • And more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Brief History of Photography Blog from Not Quite in Focus

Professor Jeff Curto’s lecture, Photo History - Class 12 - The Manipulative Impulse

Group f/64’s Manifesto (1932) 

National Geographic, How We Spot Altered Pictures

NANPA’s Truth in Captioning Statement

Kenneth Brower article in The AtlanticPhotography in the Age of Falsification

University of Washington Magazine, The Call of the Wild Beckons Photographer Art Wolfe

Guy Tal’s book, More Than a Rock


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Experiencing the High Sierra Through Photography and Climbing With Claude Fiddler08 Mar 202201:07:46

Episode 49: Today I sit down with California landscape photographer and climber, Claude Fiddler, to chat about:

  • How an early experience on the John Muir Trail laid the foundation for his passion for the mountains and mountaineering
  • How to think about risk assessment and learning how to safely dig deep mentally and physically
  • The photographers and writers who influenced how he approaches photography
  • What makes a photograph a picture rather than just a photo
  • The key element that makes a composition compelling and impactful
  • The creative benefits of using a large or medium format camera
  • Behind the scenes of what it was like to create his new book, Inside the High Sierra, and the legacy of photographers and climbers of this region he hopes to share through it

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: http://www.claudefiddler.com/

Claude’s book: Inside the High Sierra

Follow Claude on Facebook

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How to Stay Safe While Hiking Alone01 Mar 202200:22:27

Episode 48: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I share some tips on how to be safe while hiking and doing photography alone.  It’s a question I get often, so I hope these tips help you feel more prepared and comfortable when you trek out into nature.  Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Listen to the So You Want to Be a Photographer Podcast

My interview with Gina - Episode 39

Register for Out of Chicago LIVE!

Episode 15: How to Safely Explore the Outdoors With Courtney Harvey

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Using Photography and Film to Tell Untold Stories With Talor Stone and Ashlei Payne22 Feb 202201:06:10

Episode 47: Today I sit down with Arctic specialist and photographer, Talor Stone, and award-winning filmmaker, Ashlei Payne, to chat about:

  • Their individual paths, experiences, and stories that have led them to collaborate on an impactful conservation project in Greenland
  • How to develop a film and photography project from initial inspiration and story idea into reality
  • How science and art can come together to create stories with global impact
  • The details of their forthcoming documentary project, which will follow the small indigenous hunting community of Siorapaluk as they navigate contemporary challenges to their way of life and push the limits of community adaptation and cultural resilience
  • The ethical approaches Talor and Ashlei are taking on their documentary project, including: 
    • Immersing themselves into the culture with community consent and building trust with the community before even picking up a camera
    • Ensuring that a fair wage is paid to local workers assisting them with the documentary
    • Providing a permanent archive of their recorded interviews in the traditional language of Inuktun - a critically endangered language with fewer than 700 speakers remaining
    • How you can support their Kickstarter Campaign

LINKS MENTIONED:

Support the Greenland Film Kickstarter Campaign

Talor Stone:
Website: https://www.talorstonephotography.com/
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Ashlei Payne:
Website: https://www.tracingthought.com/
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Special Listener Episode25 Oct 202200:14:07

Episode 82: Welcome to a special edition of Tidbit Tuesday featuring YOUR best, favorite, or most unusual outdoor photography tidbits!  A huge thank you to each of the listeners who contributed to this episode!  It’s packed with great ideas.

LINKS MENTIONED:

The listeners who contributed to this episode are listed below with their websites and social media handles if they shared them.  Be sure to check out and support their work! 

Paul Rodden

Denise Lehenbauer

Egídio Leitão: https://egidio.photography/ 

Follow Egídio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/egidiotx/  

Chris Sobczak

Jim Moyer 

John Van't Land

Jim Klosiewski

 Julie Picardi: https://www.juliepicardiphotography.com/

Follow Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jules8908/ and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliepicardiphotography 

Gary Danis

Tinkle Belle

Topaz DeNoise AI

Learn How to Use the Intersect Masks in Lightroom with Nigel Danson


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Depth of Field Explained and How to Photograph the Moon With a Foreground15 Feb 202200:15:19

Episode 46: In today’s short Tidbit Tuesday, I explain some important concepts around depth of field before answering a listener question about how to photograph the moon with a foreground and get both in focus.  Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Join me at Out of Chicago LIVE! 2022

Chrissy Donadi’s Let’s Get Organized in Lightroom Course (use OPS20 to get 20% off until 3/15/22)

Episode 12: How to Get Sharp Images + Thoughts on Location Sharing

Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook

Learn how to use PhotoPills without all the confusion with my free PhotoPills Friday Video Series

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Heart-Centered Photography With John Barclay08 Feb 202201:07:53

Episode 45: Today I sit down with John Barclay, to chat about:

  • His unexpected journey into photography
  • The lasting impact of his mentors, Nancy Rotenberg, Freeman Patterson, and others
  • How to overcome negative self-talk or beliefs about not being creative
  • How his photography workshops and contemplative photography retreats differ and the value of each approach
  • How to create personally expressive images
  • What is meant by contemplative photography
  • The nuanced difference between “taking” images versus “being taken by” images
  • The importance of being still to be able to see more deeply and connect with the landscape
  • The benefits of GAP: Grounded - Aware - Present
  • Balancing learning the craft of photography with being creative
  • The parallels between music and photography as creative pursuits
  • The importance of practice
  • And a whole lot more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Websites: https://johnbarclayphotography.com/ and https://www.healingimages.org/ 

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Other photographers and resources:

Nancy Rotenberg

Freeman Patterson

Flint Sparks

Dewitt Jones

Rikki Cooke

Cole Thompson

Headspace App

Steve Van Zandt’s Autobiography - Unrequited Infatuations: A Memoir 

Out of Chicago LIVE! 2022 


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What Does Connecting to Nature Mean to You? [COMPILATION]01 Feb 202200:15:57

Episode 44: Today, we’re paying tribute to the last ten incredible guests we’ve had on the podcast.  Each of them has shared their wisdom and valuable perspectives about photography, creativity, composition, and connecting with nature.  This special Tidbit Tuesday is a compilation of their responses to the question: What does connecting with nature mean to you?  As many of you know, it’s the last question I ask in the lightning round of each interview. I find their responses touching and thought-provoking, and I hope they inspire you to consider what connecting with nature means to you, too.  Please enjoy!

GUEST WEBSITES:

Episode 21: Cody Schultz

Episode 23: Jennifer Renwick

Episode 25: Karen Cooper

Episode 27: Alister Benn

Episode 29: Brie Stockwell

Episode 31: David Hunter

Episode 33: Michele Sons

Episode 35: Chrissy Donadi

Episode 41: Juan Pons

Episode 43: Erin Babnik


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Photography as Art is a Process with Erin Babnik25 Jan 202201:01:23

Episode 43: Today I sit down with photographic artist, educator, author, speaker, and Canon Explorer of Light, Erin Babnik, to chat about:

  • How traveling independently as a small child helped her learn to travel with ease as an adult
  • How she navigated the tumultuous time of losing her new home and all her belongings in a deadly wildfire
  • Her core values that keep her focused, happy, and productive
  • The one thing that inspires her to do landscape photography
  • The photographer’s role in influencing cultural perceptions around photography as art
  • Photography as art versus as a craft and the nature of creativity in pushing boundaries and making changes
  • Embracing art as a process and a journey rather than as an endpoint
  • The importance of practice and balancing internal and external validation in growing as a photographer
  • Her approach to finding compositions and the role of stories
  • And a whole lot more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: www.erinbabnik.com
Photo Cascadia: www.photocascadia.com
Follow Erin Babnik on:
Instagram (@erinbabnik, @oregon-my-oregon, @red-dawn-in-paradise)
Facebook
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Erin’s Red Dawn in Paradise article
Brene Brown’s Values List

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How and When To Use Exposure Compensation18 Jan 202200:17:42

Episode 42: Today we return to our normal, more technically oriented Tidbit Tuesday episode with an explanation of exposure compensation - what it is, and how and when to use it in your outdoor photography.  I tie together important photography concepts around exposure, priority modes, why histograms are better than camera meters, and more.  I also announce the winner of the Backblaze license giveaway!  A huge thank you to all who participated!

LINKS MENTIONED:

OPS Articles:
What is Aperture in Outdoor Photography: Key Concepts Explained
Aperture and F-Stops Explained
Which Aperture Should I Use for Outdoor Photography?
ISO: It’s Not What You Think

Backblaze Online Backup (affiliate link)

Episode 30: Tidbit Tuesday: Histograms, ETTR, and ETTL Explained

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Impactful and Practical Wildlife Photography With Juan Pons08 Jan 202201:19:40

Episode 41: Today I sit down with wildlife and landscape photographer,Juan Pons, to chat about:

  • How the right teacher at the right time inspired his journey into photography
  • How his curiosity and interest in studying wildlife led to becoming a wildlife photographer
  • His approach to teaching and leading photography workshops and why many of his workshops are all-inclusive
  • Why winter is a great season for photographing wildlife
  • The key skills, techniques, and knowledge for making meaningful wildlife compositions
  • Tips on camera settings for wildlife
  • How to connect with your subject without disturbing it
  • And much more!

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Website: https://www.juanpons.org

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The BoilerPlate Rhino, David Quammen

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The One Thing That Will Improve Your Photography This Year04 Jan 202200:14:47

Episode 40:  Is there something that you really hope to achieve in your photography this year - something that you would really love to improve or to grow in some way - so that at this time next year, you can look back and feel proud of your progress?  Well, I’ve been thinking about this a lot myself lately, and so in this short Tidbit Tuesday episode, I share with you how I’ve been approaching this question of goals and what I think is the one thing that will actually move the needle forward for you (and me) on our goals.  Enjoy!

Recommended further reading:

The Practice, Seth Godin
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, Elizabeth Gilbert
The Artist’s Way, Julia Cameron

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A Complete Guide to Landscape Photography For Beginners and Intermediates With Brenda Petrella [Guest Episode]28 Dec 202100:54:49

Episode 39: Welcome to another special episode!  This week, I’m thrilled to share with you a guest episode from the So You Want to Be a Photographer Podcast with Gina Milicia, where she interviewed me about my journey from molecular biology to nature photography, ethical landscape photography, whether HDR is overrated, the importance of learning how to read natural light, what portrait photographers can learn from landscape photographers, gear, settings, and more!

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Should You Buy Filters? Landscape Photography Filters Explained [REPLAY]21 Dec 202100:33:50

Episode 38: Today’s Tidbit Tuesday is a slightly condensed replay of Episode 2, which was all about landscape photography filters.  I explain the four different types of filters most commonly used in outdoor photography, the three that I think are the ones worth having, how and when to use them, what to look for when choosing a filter, and I answer two listener questions.  So if you are considering whether or not to add filters to your photography kit, or whether it’s time to upgrade what you have, this episode is for you.  Enjoy!


LINKS MENTIONED:

Informational Links:

Petapixel article debunking the use of UV filters on modern cameras

Steve Perry’s video testing protective qualities of UV filters

OPS Article on Aperture and F-stops Explained

OPS PhotoPills Friday Video Series

Color cast comparison between Breakthrough Photography filters and other brands

Product Links:

Breakthrough Photography Filters 

Deep Sky Astrophotography Filters Explained

Hoya Starscape Light Pollution Filter

Lonely Speck Pure Night Filter


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3 Types Of Conservation Stories You Can Photograph Near Home [Guest Episode]14 Dec 202100:25:11

Episode 37: Welcome to a special episode!  This week, I’m thrilled to share with you an episode from my friend and wildlife conservation photographer, Jaymi Heimbuch, who hosts Impact: The Conservation Photography Podcast.  Jaymi was a guest on our show in Episode 7, where she shared super helpful and practical advice on conservation photography projects and visual storytelling.  

Her interview inspired many of you to start thinking about ways in which you, too, can use your photography to raise awareness around conservation issues you care about.  But knowing how to actually get started and what kind of story to tell can be really challenging.  

To help you jumpstart the process, please enjoy this guest episode from Impact where Jaymi shares:

  • Three types of photo stories that can help you kickstart a conservation story project
  • The benefits and challenges of each type of story
  • Examples from Conservation Photography 101 students
  • Which type of story best suits you for what you want to accomplish
  • And much more!

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Photographing the Wonders of Washington With Photo Cascadia18 Oct 202201:03:20

Episode 81: Today I sit down with six of seven members of the esteemed Photo Cascadia team, to chat about:

  • How the collective got started and what keeps them going strong
  • The inspiration behind their newest book, Washington Evergreen: Land of Nature Wonders
  • The diverse photographic opportunities found in the seven regions of Washington
  • Preparation tips for exploring remote wilderness areas
  • Some funny stories from the trail
  • Reflections on our relationship with nature and our positive and negative impacts
  • Turning points in their respective photography careers that challenged them creatively or contributed to their growth as photographers
  • What the photographers want to express through their photography
  • And much more!

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Website: https://www.photocascadia.com/

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Team Members:

Erin Babnik: http://www.erinbabnik.com/

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Sean Bagshaw: http://www.outdoorexposurephoto.com/ 

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David Cobb: http://www.dmcobbphoto.com/ 

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Adrian Klein: http://www.adrianklein.com/ 

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Kevin McNeal: http://www.kevinmcnealphotography.com/ 

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Chip Phillips: http://www.chipphillipsphotography.com/ 

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Zack Schnepf: http://www.zschnepf.com/ 

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To become a member of Nature Photographer’s Network (NPN), go to https://npn.link/ops and get 10% off your first annual subscription with the coupon code "OPS10" at checkout. 

All Cracked Up About Mud!07 Dec 202100:43:56

Episode 36: In this special Tidbit Tuesday episode, I’m joined by previous guests, Sarah Marino and Jennifer Renwick, to chat about:

  • What makes photographing mud cracks so appealing
  • How local knowledge of the landscape can help you find mud formations
  • How geology and weather affect the formation of mud cracks, peels, swirls, and curls
  • The power of patience and curiosity
  • Expert tips and techniques on how to photograph different of compositions of mud
  • How to respect the mud crack
  • And much more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Sarah Marino’s Website: https://www.smallscenes.com

Jennifer Renwick’s Website: http://www.jenniferrenwick.com

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

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

Helicon Focus (focus stacking software)

Mud Articles from Sarah and Jennifer:

Behind the Shot: Mojave Desert Mud Cracks

A Tale of a Flood and Mud

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Navigating Photography and Parenthood With Chrissy Donadi30 Nov 202101:14:25

Episode 35: Today I sit down with Pennsylvania-based landscape, nature, and travel photographer and educator, Chrissy Donadi, to chat about:

  • Her unexpected path into photography
  • Balancing the technical and creative aspects of photography
  • Some tips on how to keep Lightroom running efficiently and keeping your catalog organized
  • The challenges and joys of hiking with dogs and children
  • How motherhood has changed the way she sees and connects with the landscape
  • The importance of tinkering when it comes to staying inspired
  • And more!

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Website: www.chrissydonadi.com

Chrissy’s Organize Your Photos in Lightroom Tutorial (coming in Jan 2022)

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Achieving Balance in Composition23 Nov 202100:14:44

Episode 34: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I answer a listener question about how to achieve balance in photography composition.  We chat about what balance is, what role balance plays in evoking certain emotions, how we can effectively use balance to create compelling photos, and more.   Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Episode 25: Reverent and Responsible Landscape Photography With Karen Cooper

Episode 27: Creative Living and Expressive Photography With Alister Benn

OPS Video Tutorial: Ready or Not, Here I Crop!

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Being Called to the Landscape With Michele Sons16 Nov 202101:26:05

Episode 33: Today, I sit down with Virginia-based fine art landscape photographer, Michele Sons, to chat about:

  • How life circumstances led to her passion for photography
  • Deciding to leave a high-stress career to pursue photography full-time
  • Her inspiration behind creating the Appalachian Dreams Poster Series and the Feminine Landscape Series
  • Advice on how to get your work published in different media outlets and shown in exhibits
  • Developing her signature style and feel to her photography
  • The benefits of getting outside of your comfort zone and finding new ways of composing images
  • Creating natural abstracts with intentional camera movement (ICM)
  • How to predict and find foggy conditions
  • Converting her Honda Element into a campervan
  • And more!

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Website: http://www.michelesonsphotography.com/ 

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Appalachian Dreams Poster Series (get 15% off your purchase with OPS15 at checkout!)

Feminine Landscape Series

Winter Haiku

Storytelling Series:  Into the Universe

Meteoblue App (Apple)

Meteoblue App (Google)

USAirNet

NOAA GOES Nighttime Microphysics Viewer


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