Pixels – Details, episodes & analysis

Are you ready to ask yourself some big questions in the spirit of being a more expressive photographer? Guy Tal is my guest, and he's going to inspire you to think more deeply about your relationship to photography and creativity. The word “existential” comes up more than once, so I hope you’re game to take a fascinating philosophical journey with us. We talk about photographic promiscuity, the role of ethics in our work, and how to become more open to the world around us.

Guy Tal is a professional writer and photographic artist living in Utah. He is the author of several books, a blogger, and an educator. In his photographs, he aims to express emotions and moods rather than to document or commemorate the appearances of places or events.

To find links to resources and images referenced in this episode, visit https://www.bethbuelowphotography.com/pixels-episodes/philosophical-approach-photography-guy-tal

Guy's books, including "Be Extraordinary": https://guytal.com/books

Socials:

https://www.youtube.com/@PixelsHeartandArt

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbuelow/

Acknowledgements:

Inspired Creator Grants: Inspired Creator (http://www.naturephotographyclasses.com/inspired-creator)

Video Editor: Alex Armitage (http://www.alexarmitage.com)

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Mindfulness might be something of a buzzword, but when it comes to our photography, it’s worth the effort to make it a practice, and my guest today gives us some useful tips on how to do that. In this episode, I’m speaking with photographer Beth Young. As you might expect when you get two Beths together, we had a great time, talking about embracing slow photography, finding order in chaos, how constraints help us expand our creativity, and making sure social media isn’t the boss of us.

Mentioned in this episode:

Embrace the Shake (Phil Hansen): https://www.ted.com/talks/phil_hansen_embrace_the_shake

The Paradox of Choice (Barry Schwartz): https://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_the_paradox_of_choice

About Beth Young: Residing in Sacramento, California, Beth Young is a practicing architect and prolific nature photographer passionate about capturing uplifting images that endeavor to communicate the therapeutic effects of photography, both for the photographer and the observer. By employing a palette of bright colors and warm light on the landscape, Beth’s uplifting imagery seeks to conjure feelings of hope, healing, and renewal with an emphasis on wellness and the human experience. Beth Young’s photography is shown in group and solo gallery exhibitions, and is featured in hospitals, clinics, cancer centers, and healthcare facilities across the country. Through her print sales, she commits a percentage of profits to cancer causes that directly benefit patients within her community.

https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com/

https://www.instagram.com/optimal_focus/

https://www.facebook.com/optimalfocusphotography

https://www.youtube.com/@PixelsHeartandArt

http://www.bethbuelowphotography.com

https://www.instagram.com/bethbuelowphoto

https://www.facebook.com/bethbuelowphotography

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbuelow/

Acknowledgements: Inspired Creator Grants: Inspired Creator (http://www.naturephotographyclasses.com/inspired-creator) Video Editor: Alex Armitage (http://www.alexarmitage.com)

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In this episode, I’m joined by Pamela Sherlock in a lively and thought-provoking discussion about curating our own work, representation in photography, stretching ourselves with self-portraiture, and the value of being part of a community of artists as a way to sustain and expand our creative energy.

Pamela is a photographer with a master’s degree in theology. Some of the questions her work asks are: what are our responsibilities to our location? How does the landscape we see daily affect us? How does this landscape inform our sense of identity? With many years in other genres of photography, Pamela has recently begun focusing on abstract nature photography. Her work has been shown nationally and is in several permanent collections. Living on a small farm in rural MN, Pamela spends much of her time outdoors, even while juggling a full-time position as Communications Director.

Images we discuss can be seen at https://www.bethbuelowphotography.com/pixels-episodes/self-discovery-through-photography-with-pamela-sherlock

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Just because we're in a fabulous location doesn't mean we'll produce fabulous photos. I share my experience, along with three lessons learned, from time in the forest during a Creative Exploration workshop with TJ Thorne. Coming to you while on vacation in "Up North" Michigan!

Images referenced in this episode will be available soon at https://www.bethbuelowphotography.com/pixels-episodes/gorgeous-location-terrible-photos-and-3-lessons-learned

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Join me in a lively conversation with John Barclay where I find myself feeling so inspired that I lose track of time! John shares his insights and thoughts into emphasizing the importance of using photography to make your heart sing. We discuss a myriad of topics from inspiration, creative ruts, how to inspire yourself through your own work, and much more.

About John

John Barclay is an award-winning freelance photographer based in Bucks County, PA. John is a passionate photographer, enthusiastic workshop leader and inspirational speaker, presenting. programs to audiences around the world. John’s work has been published in a number of books and magazines, including the highly esteemed Lenswork Magazine, and is treasured by a number of private collectors. Recently, John was published in Lenswork Magazine and the recipient of an excellence award from B&W Magazine.

See images referenced in this episode at www.bethbuelowphotography.com/pixels-episodes/what-makes-your-heart-sing-with-john-barclay

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In today's episode I am joined by Angie McMonigal, a fine art and commercial architecture photographer based in Chicago. Angie strives to bring a detailed, thoughtful perspective to her work, whether for clients or through the workshops she leads. Having grown up surrounded by nature yet fascinated by the big city she's called home for more than two decades, she brings the meditative calm of her upbringing to a terrain that's always transforming. Drawing from her education in the micro-sciences, including molecular biology, microbiology, and virology, her focus is more frequently on bold architectural details rather than sweeping cityscapes. Our conversation touches on finding inspiration from other art forms to influence and shape your artistic vision, the power of personal projects and series to provide direction and purpose in photography, and how embracing certain creative limitations can force you to find new ways of seeing.

View the images we discuss at https://bethbuelowphotography.com/pixels-episodes/

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Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with photographer Tara Workman about her artistic journey and the transformative shifts in her photography. Tara underscores the power of trusting oneself and embracing curiosity, urging us to maintain a beginner's mindset throughout our creative endeavors.

View the images we discuss at https://bethbuelowphotography.com/pixels-episodes/trusting-vision-tara-workman

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Some hints of how we can find more ease and flow in our photography come from an unexpected place: improv. Here we explore how the principles of improv can be applied to photography. We'll look at five basic improv principles and explain how they can make a difference in how we see the world and approach our photography. We'll cover 'yes and', 'make the other person look good', 'forward the action', 'be average', and 'dare to fail'.

The Office "Improv":    • Improv  - The Office US  

See the Contact Sheets from 13 Legendary Photo Shoots: https://hyperallergic.com/256109/see-...

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