This photography podcast takes you well beyond camera gear each week with weekly interviews and panel discussions with professional photographers, industry insi...
399: Mads Peter Iversen - Navigating AI's Impact on Photography
In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne engages with Danish landscape photographer Mads Peter Iversen in a detailed discussion about the intersection of traditional photography and digital art, particularly the impact of AI-generated images on the photography community. Mads shares insights into his personal journey from portrait to landscape photography, his business approach, and his critique of Instagram's evolving focus away from photographers’ needs. Both express concerns about the spread of fake images on social media and the undervaluation of creativity due to technological advancements, while also emphasizing the importance of intent, honesty, and personal satisfaction in the art of photography. The episode concludes with practical tips and reflections on their passion for capturing both iconic and original landscapes.
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Resources Mentioned on the Podcast
Elements Photo Magazine (Use the code FSTOP15 for 15% off)
Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Mads Peter Iversen Photoshop Tutorials
Mads Peter Iversen eBooks
Watch the podcast on YouTube
Support the podcast on Patreon
Photographers Recommended on the Podcast
Enrico Fossati
James Popsys
Nigel Danson
Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove
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398: Stephanie Johnson - Breaking Free From Creative Restraints in Photography
In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne engages with photographer Stephanie Johnson, who delves into her journey from seeking external validation to embracing an authentic creative process driven by personal passion. Stephanie sheds light on her evolution in Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) and her shift from results-driven to process-driven artistry, encouraging creative freedom and expression. They discuss the balance between financial sustainability and internal motivations in creative pursuits, along with Stephanie's teaching philosophy, her inspirations, and her work on the ICM Photography Magazine. Highlighting the importance of artistic experimentation and the personal joy found in creation, both share insights on letting go of expectations to enhance the creative experience.
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Resources Mentioned on the Podcast
Elements Photography Magazine (use the code FSTOP 15 for 15% off)
Stephanie Johnson's website
ICM Photography Magazine
David DuChemin's book "A Beautiful Anarchy"
Support the podcast on Patreon
Photographers Mentioned on the Podcast
Bill Ward
Glenys Garnett
Charles Needle
Anne Belmont
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397: Dave Showalter - Living River - The Promise of the Mighty Colorado
In the latest episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne delves into the passion and perseverance required in the field of conservation photography with guest Dave Showalter. The conversation starts with the exploration of perseverance—a crucial trait for photographers. Many individuals face frustrations when trying to discover their unique voice and vision, often encountering rejections and funding challenges, particularly in conservation work. Showalter recounts his experience of long-term dedication, underscoring the necessity of pushing through setbacks and rejections. He even shares practical tips from his personal journey, like opting to sleep in his truck to save costs.
Explore practical strategies for organizing and executing impactful conservation projects, which can transform your approach to storytelling and advocacy in photography. Join us for a discussion that will surely inspire you to get out there and make meaningful photographs!
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Resources Mentioned on the Podcast
Elements Photo Magazine
Dave Showalter’s Book - Living River
Support the podcast on Patreon
Western Rivers Action Network
Platte Basin Time Lapse
The Land Desk Blog by Jonathan Thompson
Matt's Colorado Trail Podcast episode
Tribal Water Center
Kerrin Burke Lahr's Svalbard images and stories
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin (Affiliate Link)
Photographers Recommended
Michael Forsberg
Amy Gulick
Clay Bolt
Alan Murabayashi
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396: Tracey Halladay - How an Organ Donation and Photography Saved Me
In the latest episode of the "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen" podcast, sponsored by Elements Magazine, host Matt Payne sits down with the remarkably resilient Tracey Halladay. Tracey’s story is an extraordinary journey through life-changing health challenges and a profound evolution in her visual art. Episode 396 offers listeners an inside look at how Tracey's perspective on life and photography was transformed by a life-saving kidney transplant.
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Resources Mentioned:
Elements Magazine
Support the Podcast on Patreon
Lee Nordbye's podcast episode
Offbeat Photography Community
OnLandscape Magazine
Nature Vision Magazine
Support Tracey's sister Tara to get her transplant
Photographer's Recommended:
Dara Ojo
Monika Deviat
Wayne Simpson
Dana Pitts
Tim Osborne
Kris Andres
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395: Chris Wright - Photography for a Better World
In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne interviews Chris Wright, an academic and photographer dedicated to documenting the environmental impacts of climate change. Wright's key project focuses on coal ash waste sites near Lake Macquarie, using drone photography to highlight the "toxic sublime"—stunning yet harmful landscapes. Wright delves into the significant health risks posed by these sites, shares insights from his broader photography work on fossil fuel addiction, and discusses his academic research on corporate and governmental responses to climate change. Emphasizing the importance of visual storytelling, Wright also touches on the challenges photographers face in bringing environmental issues to light, while advocating for a deeper interconnection between photography and conservation efforts.
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Resources Mentioned:
Support the podcast on Patreon
Hidden Brain podcast episode on Climate Change inaction
Chris' book: "Organizing Responses to Climate Change: The Politics of Mitigation, Adaptation, and Suffering"
Planetary Boundaries in Climate Change
Paul Hoelen's podcast episode
Dan Winters' photograph, "Julia Butterfly Hill"
Pascal's Wager & The Precautionary Principle
Michaela Skovranova
Chris Eyre-Walker
Phil Norton
This photography podcast takes you well beyond camera gear each week with weekly interviews and panel discussions with professional photographers, industry insiders, enthusiasts, and hobbyists alike. Our candid but laid-back conversations deeply explore the craft of photography and psychological drivers relating to creativity, motivation, inspiration, and workflow. We also discuss social media, photography business practices, marketing, sales, and hot topics impacting photographers from all genres, with a particular focus on landscape, nature, and wildlife photography. The show is hosted by Matt Payne, a professional full-time nature photographer and the co-founder of the internationally renowned photography competition, the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Matt is also a mountaineer, climbing the highest 100 mountains in Colorado. Matt leverages skills he gained in pursuit of his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology to dig deeply into the hearts and minds of his passionate guests, revealing secrets and inspiration in every episode.