Explore every episode of the podcast The Fine Art Photography Podcast
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| Results of the October 2024 Photography Auction at Christie's | 16 Oct 2024 | 00:04:58 | |
In this episode of The Fine Art Photography Podcast, we will analyze the results from the auction house Christie's big photography auction in New York on October 2, 2024. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Sources and Links Christie's. "An Eye Towards the Real: Photographs from the Collection of Ambassador Trevor Traina" https://www.christies.com/en/auction/an-eye-towards-the-real-photographs-from-the-collection-of-ambassador-trevor-traina-30517/ | |||
| Field Recording: Sounds of the Southern Landscape after Dark | 19 May 2024 | 00:03:31 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we take you on another sound journey, where for the next three minutes you will be serenaded by the sounds of the creatures of the southern landscape after dark Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| A Visit to One of the Country's Top Fine Art Photography Galleries | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:08:37 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'll tell you what it was like visiting Jackson Fine Art -- one of the top fine art photography galleries in the U.S., located in Atlanta, Georgia. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| I Researched an Old Photo from and Antique Store and Found a Crazy, Unexpected Personal Connection | 17 Nov 2019 | 00:14:36 | |
In this first episode of my brand new podcast, I tell the strange story of what I discovered when I researched an old photograph I found in an antique store near Nashville. News updates:
Main topic: I describe what I discovered when I decided to research a vintage albumen print I bought from an antique store, and it has a surprisingly personal twist at the end. Terry O'Neill in The Guardian | |||
| Field Recording: Sounds from a Backroads Valley in Rural Tennessee | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:06:17 | |
Welcome back to another episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast. In this episode, a field recording of sounds from the deep backroads of rural Tennessee. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Indiana University Receives a Major Donation of Photographs | 17 Feb 2023 | 00:04:06 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, a major collection of photographs goes to Indiana. AllAboutPhoto.com "Photo Museums" https://www.all-about-photo.com/photo-venues/photo-museums.php Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Field Recording: The Sounds of the Crashing Surf at Cannon Beach, Oregon | 15 Jan 2023 | 00:06:45 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, the thunderous sound of waves crashing onto the shore at Cannon Beach, Oregon. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Daily Notes from a Winter Photo Trip to Oregon | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:14:26 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'll share the daily notes from my winter photography trip to Portland, Oregon, and beyond. Hear about my adventures and what kinds of scenes caught my eye. NOTE: In the audio, I mispronounced art Jun Kaneko's name, and for that, I apologize. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| The Least Glamorous but Very Important Part of a Landscape or Wildlife Photographer's Kit | 30 Dec 2022 | 00:06:01 | |
It's something no one ever talks about, but perhaps among the most important parts of a landscape or wildlife photographer's kit. In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, the importance of a good pair of hiking boots. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Three Announcements: Two New Books and a New Discord Channel | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:09:53 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'm excited to announce two new books -- plus, I've launched a Discord channel. You're invited to join! Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Pentax Announces Intentions to Re-Enter the Film Camera Market | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:02:19 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast: Pentax has announced intentions to re-enter the film camera market. Details are few, but I'll share what has been announced. See the Pentax video here: https://youtu.be/ilBbVpgLP_0 Not sponsored by Pentax. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy Sources and Links Listen ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| A New Movie About Photographer Lee Miller Starring Kate Winslet | 18 Dec 2022 | 00:10:10 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, We'll discuss a new movie about Lee Miller being made in Croatia, with Kate Winslet playing Lee. And we'll discuss the fascinating life of Lee Miller herself. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Listen ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Sources and Links artbook.com. "Lee Miller in Hitler's Bathtub" https://www.artbook.com/blog-featured-image-lee-miller-hitlers-bathtub.html BBC. "Lee Miller: In Hitler's Bathtub" https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20140903-in-hitlers-bathtub DPReview. "From Vogue to war-torn Europe: American model turned photographer Lee Miller to be played by Kate Winslet in upcoming film" IMDB. "Lee." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5112584/?ref_=tt_mv_close Period. "Kotex Girl." https://www.period.media/culture/kotex-girl/ San Diego Tribune. "British Spies Kept Tabs on Photographer Lee Miller" https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-eu-britain-lee-miller-030209-2009mar02-story.html The Guardian. "Glamorous socialites were spied on by MI5" https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/mar/03/national-archives-mi5-socialites The Telegraph. "Lee Miller: The Woman in Hitler's Bathtub" Vogue. "Here’s Your First Look at Kate Winslet as Vogue Model and War Correspondent Lee Miller" https://www.vogue.com/article/kate-winslet-lee-miller-vogue-model-war-correspondent Wikipedia. "Lee Miller." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Miller How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Hi Yo Silver: The Return of Film Photography | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:10:15 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, the film photography market is surging, but is it really the return of analog, or is it a passing fad? Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Listen ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Sources and Links Deutsche Welle. "Analog photography makes a comeback" Marketplace.org. "Film photography has made a comeback. Can manufacturers keep up with demand?" McGill University. Office for Science and Society. "Flying with Film." PetaPixel. "Study Confirms There is Still Demand for New Film Cameras" PopPhoto. "Film photography’s popularity is driving a noticeable uptick in silver demand. However, 35mm film is hardly to thank." How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Investment Giant UBS Donates 166 Important Photographs to the National Gallery of Art | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:07:23 | |
Hey everybody Keith Dotson here, welcoming you back to another episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast. In this episode, we'll discuss UBS' recent donation of 166 important American photographs to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Sources and Links National Gallery of Art. "UBS Donates Major American Landscape Photographs to National Gallery of Art." https://www.nga.gov/press/acquisitions/2024/ubs.html New York Times. "A Photography Curator Narrows His Focus. After 29 Years of Displaying Others' Work, John Szarkowski Returns to His Own." https://www.nytimes.com/1997/04/09/books/after-29-years-of-displaying-others-work-john-szarkowski-returns-to-his-own.html https://www.ubs.com/global/it/media/display-page-ndp/en-20240422-national-gallery-of-art.html https://www.ubs.com/global/en/our-firm/art/ubs-art-gallery.htmlWikipedia. "John Szarkowski." | |||
| Fine Art Photographer Michael Kenna Has Donated His Life's Work to France | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:03:43 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, photographer Michael Kenna donates his entire body of work to France. Sources and Links LeFigaro, "Photographer Michael Kenna donates all of his work to France" La Gazette Drouot, "Photographer Michael Kenna Donates His Work to France" News in France, "Photographer Michael Kenna donates all of his work to France" Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Edward Steichen's Flatiron Building Photograph Sold for $10 Million -- Second Highest Price Ever | 10 Nov 2022 | 00:05:50 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we discuss Edward Steichen's 1905 Flatiron photograph, which auctioned at an astounding $10 Million -- a lot of money but not the highest price for a photograph ever! See the Flatiron in Christie's auction guide here: https://issuu.com/christiesstudio/docs/nyc2201001_salecat?fr=sYmE5MDUzNDgyOTQ Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| An Update on the Warhol Foundation V. Goldsmith Copyright Case | 14 Oct 2022 | 00:06:45 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, an update on the Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith copyright case at the Supreme Court including my reactions to the oral arguments. SourcesThe Art Newspaper, "US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Andy Warhol copyright infringement case" NPR, "The Supreme Court meets Andy Warhol, Prince and a case that could threaten creativity" Wikipedia, "Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith" | |||
| Field Recording: The Atlantic Ocean Meets the Seawall in Lynn, Massachusetts | 05 Oct 2022 | 00:04:12 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, a field recording made on location at Red Rock Park in Lynn, Massachusetts, with the turbulent Atlantic Ocean crashing against the big concrete seawall. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| The Influential Aperture Foundation Turns 70 with a New Permanent Home in Manhattan | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:05:04 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we will take a look at the influential Aperture Foundation and magazine which turned 70 in September 2022. How are they keeping relevant and what do they plan for their new permanent facility in New York City? SourcesThe Art Newspaper, "Aperture, the storied non-profit photography publisher and exhibitor, buys permanent Manhattan home" Christie's, "A common ground for the advancement of photography: Aperture celebrates 70 years" Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Questionable Photography Advice Circa 1888: How to Clean the Hands After Darkroom Work | 24 Sep 2022 | 00:07:45 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, questionable photography advice from 1888. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| What I've Been Working on this Summer | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:09:15 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'll tell you about photography projects and adventures that have consumed my time this summer. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Field Recording: Sounds of a Stream Emerging from the Mouth of a Cave | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:06:02 | |
In this episode, the sounds of a stream at the mouth of a cave in the South Cumberland Plateau. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Reminder: Landscape Photography Can Be Dangerous | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:04:24 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, a friendly reminder that landscape photography, wildlife photography, and nature photography can be very dangerous pursuits. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| The Photographers Behind Warhol's Masterpieces | 11 May 2022 | 00:05:07 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art photography Podcast, we discuss Andy Warhol's practice of using the photographs of other photographers without permission, and the legal trouble it caused him and his estate. Links and Sources: Light Monkey: "Who Shot Marilyn?" The Columbia Journal of Law and the Arts: "Andy The Appropriator: The Copyright Battles You Won’t Hear About at The Whitney’s Warhol Exhibit" Quora: Did Andy Warhol Need Marilyn Monroe's Permission? Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Ansel Adams Correspondence with a Buyer About a Photograph | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:09:17 | |
Hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast. I'm your host, Keith Dotson, a professional fine art photographer. In this episode, we will gain insight into Ansel Adam's photograph, "The Golden Gate (Before the Bridge)" through his correspondence with the man who bought it in 1965. The documents came to light as part of an auction of the print. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Sources and Links Erath.com. "The Story of Erath." (Link) Oregon Wine Press. "In Memoriam: Dick Erath: Remembering the founder of Erath Winery." (Link) Sotheby's Lot Detail: Ansel Adams, "The Golden Gate (Before the Bridge)" (Link) The Ansel Adams Gallery. "The golden gate before and after the bridge." (Link) | |||
| Will this Become the World's Most Expensive Photograph? (Updated With Auction Results After the Episode) | 01 May 2022 | 00:08:19 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art photography Podcast, we will discuss Man ray's masterpiece photograph, "Le Violon d'Ingres," which could become the world's most expensive photograph at auction later this month. Links and Sources: Christie's, "The Surrealist World of Rosalind Gersten Jacobs and Melvin Jacobs," "Le Violon d'Ingres," 1924 Lot Essay. Wikipedia: May Ray Wikipedia: Alice Prin Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| 145 Historic Photos Recovered from a Shipwreck at the Bottom of the Atlantic Ocean | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:02:58 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'll briefly talk about a collection of historic photographs recovered from 2,200 meters, or 1.3 miles, under the Atlantic Ocean. The photographs were found scattered on the sea floor off the coast of North Carolina, among the lost treasures of a steam ship called the SS Central America, which went down in a hurricane in September, 1857. Links and Sources Wreckwatch Magazine: Read the story here (requires a free registration) The Guardian: Doomed ship of gold’s ghostly picture gallery is plucked from the seabed Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| All the Things We Can Learn About Ansel Adams from Sotheby's Auction Web Site | 19 Feb 2022 | 00:08:55 | |
In this episode, we'll be diving into the wealth of information on Sotheby's auction page set up for the recent Ansel Adams auction. We'll talk about some of the sale prices, but more importantly, we will see what we can learn about Ansel Adams, based on condition reports and provenance. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Links and Sources Sotheby's. "A Grand Vision: The David H. Arrington Collection of Ansel Adams Photographs." Ansel Adams: In the Lane Collection. Karen E. Haas and Rebecca A. Senf. 2006. How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Photo Trip Planning to Avoid Over-Crowded National Parks | 16 Feb 2022 | 00:10:45 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast: getting away from crowded National Parks this year. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Sources and Links National Park Service. "10 Most Visited 'National Parks' in 2020." Travel and Leisure. "The 15 Least-visited National Parks in the U.S. for Beautiful Views and Adventures Without the Crowds." Stacey Leasca. February 09, 2022. | |||
| All About Tintypes | 29 Jan 2022 | 00:12:17 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast: all about the historic tintype process. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Victoria Will's book of tintype portraits, Borne Back (Amazon) Sources and Links Adam Savage's Tested Channel on YouTube Library of Congress, "Ambrotypes and Tintypes" Masterclass, "Learn How to Make Tintype Photos at Home" The Gem & Carte de Visite Tintype How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Addressing the Elephant in the Room -- A.I. | 16 Jan 2022 | 00:05:10 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast -- A.I. You're probably already using it. But what do you think of it? Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Sources and Links Digital Camera World. "What is an AI camera? How AI is changing photography and photo editing…" After Shoot. "Will Artificial Intelligence Disrupt Your Photography Business in 2021?" Expert Photography. "AI Photography: How is AI Changing the World of Photography?" How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Want to See Great Photography? Try Kansas City | 29 Dec 2021 | 00:08:47 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we discuss the world class photography collection held in a place you probably wouldn't think of -- the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City. We will also discuss the amazing Fitz archive, which includes some of North America's oldest photographs, and was discovered in a wooden shed in New York this year. The Fitz archive was just acquired by the Nelson-Atkins Museum. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Sources and Links The Art Newspaper. "Nelson-Atkins Museum acquires one of the earliest daguerreotype portraits made in the US." Benjamin Sutton. December 20, 2021. The East Hampton Star. "Early Photographs Found in Peconic Auctioned." Jennifer Landes. November 18, 2021. Hindman Auction Catalog via Issuu. "Sale 955 | The Henry Fitz Jr. Archive of Photographic History." Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. Photography Collection. How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| How Important is the 'Story' to a Fine Art Photograph? | 18 Dec 2021 | 00:12:21 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we ponder this question: How important is a story to the making of a fine art photograph? See/Saw: Looking at Photographs by Geoff Dyer, available on Amazon. Sources and Links: Dictionary.com. "Story." Instagram. Kirsty Mitchell. Medium. "What is a Story? The best definition of story I’ve ever heard, and how to use it to help your writing." Catherine Lee. Merriam Webster. Definition of Story. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Happy Holidays! Give Yourself This Important Gift Over the Break | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:05:56 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, a gift every creative person should give to themselves (and no, it's not a new lens). Sources and Links: BBC Culture. "How boredom can spark creativity." Clare Thorp. May 22, 2020. Fast Company, "Science says it’s essential to make time to do nothing. Here’s why making more time for downtime will help you stay sane, creative, and productive over the long term."Jay Dixit. Dec 4, 2021. Forbes, "Why Neuroscientists Say, ‘Boredom Is Good For Your Brain’s Health.’" Bryan Robinson, Ph.D. Sept. 2, 2020. Harvard Business Review. "The Creative Benefits of Boredom." David Burkus. Sept. 2014. The Very Well Mind. "The Psychology of Flow." Kendra Cherry. April 09, 2021 Out of My Skull: The Psychology of Boredom. John Eastwood (Amazon link) Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchhadows.com Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Field Recording: Laurel Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains | 04 Dec 2021 | 00:05:25 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, a field recording from a recent landscape photography trip to the banks of Laurel Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in eastern Tennessee. Check out my photography blog here: icatchhadows.com Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) | |||
| Field Recording: The Sounds of Raindrops and Bird Songs on Location at an Old Car in the Forest | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:07:46 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast: A field audio recording of the sounds of raindrops and birds in the woods, at the mysterious site of a 70-year-old wrecked car. But the audio will focus on the ambient sounds of the forest in a rain shower. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| On Art and Jealousy | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:05:00 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I talk about self-doubt and being jealous of other photographers. Specifically in this episode, I talk about the beautiful work of Danish photographer Trine Søndergaard, and Dutch photographer Bastiaan Woudt, who talked about his own feelings of jealousy of other photographers in his documentary, "Capturing Morocco with photographer Bastiaan Woudt." Check out my photography blog here: icatchhadows.com Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) | |||
| W.S. Lively and the Southern School of Photography | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:11:35 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we discuss photographer W.S. Lively, who started the second photography school ever in the United States -- and he did it in a small Tennessee town -- and it was successful! But he gained notoriety for making three 60-inch prints from glass-plate negatives - the first time it had ever been done. Sources and Links Facebook: W.S.Lively & The Southern School of Photography https://www.facebook.com/southernschoolofphotography/photos Florence Rice at Southern School of Photography https://bobgathany.photoshelter.com/image/I0000kbRBCOAaDSo Florence Rice, Photo of Watkins Glen, NY Florence Rice, Photographs Historical Marker Database https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=60404 Photo-Era: The American Journal of Photography, page 93, January 1913 Tennessee Crossroads feature of the Southern Museum and Galleries | |||
| Why I Love Photographing Abandoned Places | 05 Nov 2021 | 00:13:19 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast: why I love shooting abandoned places, with a brief discussion of some of my favorite locations to find abandoned buildings, and how I research the histories of abandoned houses and storefronts. My new eBook: "The Wheeling Portfolio" https://keithdotson.com/pages/books My photographs of abandoned places: https://keithdotson.com/collections/abandoned-places Help support the podcast: Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv Follow my blog: https://icatchshadows.com/ My Gear:* Sony A7RIV: https://amzn.to/3yd8t75 Sony FE 20mm f/1.8 G Lens: https://amzn.to/3klmpqT Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens: https://amzn.to/3myOddU Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM: https://amzn.to/3kmqhrx Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS: https://amzn.to/3gwGoBD Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro: https://amzn.to/3BdGdmT Sigma Mount Converter MC-11 for Sigma Mounts to Sony E Cameras: https://amzn.to/3jcu2Aj Video Gear: DJI Osmo Action Camera: https://amzn.to/3Dg4iuP Røde Video Micro: https://amzn.to/3zgRemO *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Field Recording: Landscape Photography at a Waterfall Deep in the Appalachian Mountains | 07 Oct 2021 | 00:04:40 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, a field recording: the sounds of hiking to make landscape photographs deep in the primordial forests of Eastern Kentucky. See my black and white photographs from this day on my Shadows and Light Blog here. Help support the podcast:
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| 'The Tragedy of Macbeth,' Joel Coen's New Black and White Movie: Is it Film or Digital? | 24 Sep 2021 | 00:03:26 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'll tell you how the new movie, The Tragedy of MacBeth, was filmed in black and white, with a comparison to another recent black and white film, The Lighthouse. Check out my photography blog here: icatchhadows.com Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) | |||
| A Visit to George Eastman Museum: One of the World's Great Photography Museums | 22 Sep 2021 | 00:10:01 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'll tell you what it's like to visit one of the world's preeminent photography museums. George Eastman Museum: eastman.org Check out my photography blog here: icatchhadows.com Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) | |||
| What Motivates High-End Art Collectors? Swizz Beatz On Buying an Ansel Adams Photograph and More | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:06:01 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast, we examine more new data on how high-end art collectors are buying art in 2021, and we learn from the example of a real world collector -- the rapper, record producer, and businessman Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Daoud Dean). Dean talks about buying photographs from Ansel Adams and Gordon Parks, and how he got into art collecting at age 19. Listen to the Swizz Beatz interview from Art Basel Read the Artsy survey results: "Art Collecting 2021: An Artsy Report" Check out my photography blog here: icatchhadows.com Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) | |||
| Abandoned Places Photography: Hushpuckena | 14 Jul 2021 | 00:13:39 | |
In this episode of The Fine Art Photography podcast, we discuss the excitement and mystery of visiting and shooting abandoned places. In this case, we talk about the abandoned community at Hushpuckena, Mississippi, with a description of the scene, and a little history. My book of abandoned places: Unloved and Forgotten: Fine Art Photographs of Abandoned Places by Keith Dotson, 2019 This Petty Place, about life in the Mississippi Delta by Robert C. Tibbs II YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3O7r4r9AHo&ab_channel=KeithDotsonPhotography SourcesFind a Grave: Robert Clinton Tibbs Find a Grave: Susan Minerva Norman Tibbs Find a Grave: Eugene Edward Tibbs Legacy.com: Dr. Eugene Edward Tibbs Suzassippi’s Lottabusha County Chronicles: Hushpuckena on old highway 61 Urban Decay: “The Mississippi Delta 9: Hushpuckena and Shelby” NOTE: This description contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. | |||
| Frank Relle: Shooting Chest Deep in Alligator Swamps at Night | 09 Jul 2021 | 00:04:54 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast, we talk about the landscape work of New Orleans-based photographer Frank Relle, who owns an art gallery on Royal Street, and has a habit of standing in dark swamp waters late at night surrounded by gators. But the results are spectacular. Sources CBS News: Frank Relle on his work, photography methods and his "happy place" Via NOLA Vie: Artists in Their Own Words: Frank Relle FrankRelle.com: Dowd. Help support my efforts: Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) My photographs of Rodney Ghost Town: https://keithdotson.com/collections/rodney-ghost-town | |||
| Emmett Gowin's Photographs of His Wife Surrounded by Moths in Flight | 23 Jun 2021 | 00:05:46 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast, I explain why I find Emmett Gowin's photographs of his wife surrounded by moths in flight so magical. The Fine Art Photography Podcast: My blog with full episode transcripts and links. Links and Sources Edith and Moth Flight, 2002 (frontal version) https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1153936/edith-and-moth-flight-photograph-gowin-emmet/ Edith and Moth Flight, 2002 https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.157911.html Mariposas Nocturnas: Moths of Central and South America, A Study in Beauty and Diversity Hardcover, 2017 by Emmet Gowin Danville Register and Bee, "Photographer, wife to be inducted into Danville Hall of Fame", Vicky Cruz, Jul 16, 2015 The New Yorker, "The Most Intimate Photograph" https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/the-most-intimate-photograph The Modern Art Notes Podcast by Tyler Green, Episode No. 307 https://manpodcast.com/portfolio/no-307-emmet-gowin/ Metalocus, "Discovering Emmett Gowin, 2013 https://www.metalocus.es/en/news/discovering-emmet-gowin Southern Cultures, "Signs of Return" https://www.southerncultures.org/article/signs-of-return/ Contains an Amazon Affiliate link. I may earn a small commission on qualifying sales. | |||
| National Park Service Visitor Stats for 2023 (and Why They Matter) | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:05:23 | |
Hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast. I'm your host, Keith Dotson -- a professional fine art photographer with more than a passing interest in landscape photography so I thought NPS visitor stats might be of interest to other landscape and wildlife photographers. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Sources and Links National Parks Service Press Rerlease. 325.5 million visits to national parks in 2023, 4.5 million visits to Yellowstone National Park. (Link) | |||
| Projects I've Been Working On as a Fine Art Photographer | 12 Jun 2021 | 00:07:52 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast, I'll tell you what kind of projects I've been working on as a photographer lately, and give some updates about recent developments with my photography and my art business. Links to websites discussed in the podcast: Unloved and Forgotten: Fine Art Photographs of Abandoned Places: My book of abandoned places photography on Amazon (Affiliate link) Abandoned Places: My portfolio of abandoned places photography Anchor.fm/keith-dotson: My podcast host - send a voice message here Antique Tools: My website portfolio for "The Dignity of Work" project Oakridge Wines (18+ please) Australia Paoli Smith, Creative design, Australia | |||
| What I've Learned from Having a YouTube Channel | 04 Jun 2021 | 00:05:50 | |
In this episode of of the Fine Art Photography podcast, truths I have learned from making videos of my photography expeditions. My YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCHKGcho3zw2y-xBJugAnmqg My Instagram channel: instagram.com/keithdotson | |||
| The Paranoia Episode: How Safe Are We Walking Around with Camera Gear? | 26 May 2021 | 00:07:15 | |
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we discuss a string of recent news headlines with cameras being stolen in brazen daylight robberies, and cover a few tips for keeping yourself and your gear safe. KTVU Real estate photographer robbed of camera equipment while driving in San Francisco PetaPixel I Was Robbed in San Francisco While the Cameras Rolled Keith Dotson Photography Website Keith's Photography Blog Shadows & Light | |||