Master the Moment — Outdoor Photography Podcast
By: Austin James Jackson
Language: en
Categories: Arts, Visual, Education, How To
If you want to improve at outdoor photography, look no further than this weekly podcast hosted by professional landscape photographer Austin James Jackson. Every episode recorded will give you concrete advice for all things landscape, astro, or wildlife photography. Whether you want to become a professional photographer or refine your skills to take better photos, this podcast is loaded with straight-to-the-point episodes that help you hone your skills as quickly as possible.
Episodes
AJ Berard - How to Track and Photograph Owls
Oct 27, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
In this episode of Master the Moment, I’m joined by wildlife photographer AJ Berard to dive into the fascinating world of tracking and photographing owls. AJ shares his techniques for finding these elusive birds, the patience and preparation it takes to capture them on camera, and the advice you need to level up your owl photography. Whether you’re a seasoned wildlife photographer or just starting out, this conversation is full of insight, field tips...
Duration: 00:44:53How to Develop Your Own Editing Style
Oct 20, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Finding your editing style takes time, and it isn't as easy as just finding the presets that work best for you. In this week's podcast episode, you'll learn how to dial in your edits to create a cohesive style and a repeatable workflow to use with every edit.
If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my cu...
Duration: 00:30:19Clarence Spencer - Astro Modified Cameras: What You Need to Know
Oct 13, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
If you've been wondering about astro-modified cameras and how you can take better photos of the night sky, this is the episode for you! This week, I spoke with Clarence Spencer, owner of Spencer's Camera. Spencer's Camera is one of the most highly acclaimed places in the country to get your camera astro-modified, so Clarence was the perfect person to talk about the benefits of having your camera astro-modified. In this episode, you'll learn the be...
Duration: 00:33:02Sharpening Secrets to Help You Perfect Your Photography
Oct 06, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
While many look at sharpening as the final step to their edit, it can be so much more than that. There are three different types of sharpening, all of which can be used together to create the perfect image. In this week's episode, I'll cover some of my favorite sharpening tips and tricks to help you dial in tack-sharp images.
Links from this episode:
DxO PureRAW 5 Video
Sharpening for Pr...
Duration: 00:30:05Misti Anderson - How To Start Making Short-Form Video Content as a Photographer
Sep 29, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Video is one of the best ways to connect with your audience, and in this week's podcast episode, Misti Anderson shares her favorite tips, tricks, and techniques for creating compelling short-form content. Whether you want to follow trends, create cinematic videos, or even inspire others, Misti has a ton of excellent advice to help you get started with video, even for a photographer without any prior experience.
Links from this episode:
Mi...
Duration: 00:48:495 Over-editing Mistakes You're Probably Making (And How to Fix Them!)
Sep 22, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
In this episode, I’ll break down five of the most common overediting mistakes I see photographers make—and ones I’ve definitely been guilty of myself. From oversaturated colors and over-sharpened details to crushed shadows, blown highlights, and heavy-handed clarity or color grading, these edits can quickly take an image from powerful to distracting. I’ll share how to recognize when you’ve pushed things too far and give you practical tips to keep your edits l...
Duration: 00:30:54Lana Tannir - Using Storytelling in Your Photography
Sep 15, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
The best images tell a story that sticks with you. In today's episode, I spoke with Lana Tannir, a Germany-based photographer, biologist, and science storyteller. Lana is an expert at creating images that tell powerful stories, oftentimes depicting the relationship between animals and their surroundings. In this episode, Lana shares some of her best advice for harnessing the power of story in your images.
Links from this episode:
Lana's Website
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Duration: 00:40:44Scout Like a Pro: 4 Habits That Always Find a Great Foreground
Sep 08, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Finding great foregrounds is easier said than done, and there is definitely a method to finding the perfect composition that complements the subject. In this week's podcast episode, we'll dive into 4 habits that will help you find better foregrounds in less time than ever before.
Links from this episode:
Utah Fall Colors Workshop
If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by...
Duration: 00:31:49Brian Matiash - Lightroom Tricks You Probably Don't Know (+ Should You Use Lightroom or Lightroom Classic?)
Sep 01, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Did you know that Adobe has two different versions of Lightroom for your computer? Lightroom Classic and Lightroom Desktop. Are you using the right one? In this week's podcast episode, I talked to Brian Matiash, a Software Quality Engineer at Adobe for the Lightroom team. Brian shares his thoughts on Lightroom versus Lightroom Classic, plus gives us loads of tips, tricks, and workflows to try out in Lightroom to create better images.
Links fr...
Duration: 01:18:22Can Adobe Be Beat? The Best Lightroom/Photoshop Alternatives
Aug 25, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Adobe is a behemoth when it comes to software for creatives, holding a major share of the market. With over 20 apps designed to do nearly anything you can dream of in the creative realm, it's a tall task to beat Adobe.
That being said, there are numerous Lightroom/Photoshop alternatives on the market that can offer lower-cost options that differ in the features they offer. In this week's podcast, I'll tell you why I t...
Duration: 00:30:56Kelsea Callister - Planning, Scouting, and Weather Predicting for Your Next Shoot
Aug 18, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Scouting, planning, and predicting are three aspects of outdoor photography that are crucial to maximizing your odds of getting portfolio-quality images next time you're out. In this week's podcast episode, photographer Kelsea Callister walks us through some of her best tips and tricks regarding weather prediction, what to think about when scouting, and more.
Links from this episode:
Kelsea's Website
Kelsea's Instagram
Kelsea's Courses
Kelsea's Fi...
Duration: 00:48:06Why Your Photos Are FLAT + How to Create More Dimension in Your Images
Aug 11, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
If you've ever wondered how some of the best outdoor photographers can create images that look three-dimensional, this week's podcast episode is just for you! Nothing is worse than returning from a shoot and editing photos you thought were going to be amazing, just to have them not quite have the same punch they had in the field. There are a couple of key mistakes you may be making in post processing or in the fi...
Duration: 00:24:18Chris Terstegge - Tips for Post Processing Astrophotography
Aug 04, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Editing your night sky images can prove challenging, especially for novice editors. In this week's podcast, Chris Terstegge gives us tips, tricks, and advice to fine-tune our astrophotography edits.
Links from this episode:
Chris's Website
Chris's Instagram
Chris's Workshops
If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current wo...
Duration: 00:49:45How to Create Better Edits in Less Time
Jul 28, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
How great would it be to spend less time editing yet achieve even better results? In this week's podcast episode, I'll walk you through some of my best tips and tricks to help you refine your workflow, create more compelling images, and do so in less time than ever before.
Links from this episode:
Complete Photoshop Course
How I Use the Tone Curve
If you're serious abo...
Duration: 00:27:26Scott Stone - How to Capture MORE Superb Wildlife Images
Jul 21, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Capturing epic wildlife photos takes more than just luck. Planning, preparing, and being ready at all times is crucial if you want to capture the best possible images. In this podcast episode, photographer Scott Stone shares his advice on what separates the good wildlife images from the great ones and tells us how we can maximize our odds at capturing portfolio-quality photos, even when we have limited time.
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Duration: 00:49:10Noise 101 - Everything You Need to Know to Reduce and Remove Grain
Jul 14, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Noise is the killer of detail and something most photographers aim to avoid in their photography. In many scenarios, noise can be reduced or even eliminated in the field with the right techniques. In certain situations, noise is unavoidable, in which case you need to use post-processing techniques to harness the noise and reveal the true detail in your scene. In this week's podcast episode, we'll cover it all and help you understand exactly how no...
Duration: 00:30:05Tom Rae - Capturing Incredible Detail of the Night Sky
Jul 07, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Capturing great details in the night sky is easier said than done, and enhancing those astro images in post can provide even more of a challenge. In this episode, New Zealand photographer Tom Rae guides us through his process of capturing the incredible details of the night sky. In addition to how to capture more details in the field, Tom shares some of his best post-processing tips and tricks with us to help you improve yo...
Duration: 00:42:436 Reasons Your Social Media Pages Aren't Growing (And How to Fix!)
Jun 30, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Growing a social media channel is tough. Oftentimes, it can seem like your posts are getting no traction, leaving you feeling helpless and disappointed. In this week's podcast episode, I'll cover 6 reasons why your social media growth is non-existent as well as how you can tackle these issues to get back on the right track. Whether you want to make photography your full-time career or you just want to share your work with more people, th...
Duration: 00:25:16Dani Hamm - Using Selective Masking in Lightroom to Enhance Your Images
Jun 23, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Masking is one of Lightroom's best tools to improve your photography, as you can use it to make selective adjustments to small parts of your image. Whether you want to adjust the brightness of the subject, make the background pop, or make minor tweaks to colors, the masking tool has you covered. In this week's podcast episode, Dani Hamm teaches us how she uses masking to improve her wildlife and landscape images.
Links fr...
Duration: 00:33:11The Best and Worst Outdoor Photography Purchases
Jun 16, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
There are virtually unlimited products that you can spend your money on as a wildlife or landscape photographer. Knowing which products are actually going to help you, versus the ones that will just drain your bank account, can be a challenge. In this week's episode, I talk about some of the best and worst things to spend your money on as a photographer.
Links from this episode:
Slik i-Bracket
Sl...
Duration: 00:26:45Stephen Hamm - Tips and Tricks for Photo Blending & Composites
Jun 09, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Photo blends and composites are a great way to overcome the limitations of the camera. In this episode, photographer Stephen Hamm shares his best tips, tricks, and general advice for compositing your images, including the different kinds of composites and how to create realistic-looking photo blends.
Links from this episode:
Stephen's Website
Stephen's Instagram
Buy Prints from Stephen
Luminosity Masking Video
If yo...
Duration: 00:38:00My Best Advice to Improve Your Compositions
Jun 02, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Finding great compositions in the field is the key to creating great images. Without a solid composition, no amount of editing can fix your image. In this episode, I lay out a few of my favorite composition tips to help you find better scenes in the field.
If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current wo...
Duration: 00:27:00Noah Wetzel - Finding High-Paying Clients to Buy Your Artwork
May 26, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Selling your artwork is all about finding the right clients and having the right images and presentation. In this week's episode, I spoke with photographer Noah Wetzel about finding the right buyers for high-quality artwork. Noah shares his best advice for finding these clients and how to ensure you have the right images and photo mediums to maximize your chances at a sale.
Links from this episode:
Noah's Website
No...
Duration: 01:30:205 Things Most Amateur Photographers Struggle With (+ How to Fix Them!)
May 19, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
After making the same mistakes hundreds of times when I was getting started with photography, and then seeing my workshop clients make the same mistakes as an instructor, some of the most common photography struggles have become quite clear. Most photographers struggle with the same things, all of which can be easily avoided if you know where to look. In this episode, you'll learn five concepts that most amateur photographers struggle with, including how you ca...
Duration: 00:31:58George Kalantzes - Creating High-Key Imagery
May 12, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
High-key images have minimal dark tones and low contrast. This can be a great way to simplify the scene and subject when proper conditions are present. This week, I spoke with photographer George Kalantzes, an expert in high-key imagery, about how to create this style of photography. George shares his best advice on finding the perfect scenes in conditions that tend to shoot well for high-key images in this episode.
Links from this ep...
Duration: 00:36:41Is a Drone Worth It? Plus My Advice for Better Aerial Imagery
May 05, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Drones continue to be a hot topic and a popular buy in the outdoor photography community. But are they worth all the hype? In this week's episode, I talk about my thoughts on if it is still worth buying a drone as well as cover some tips and tricks for getting the most of out your aerial experience. Finally, I recommend my favorite drone if you're in the market.
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... Duration: 00:22:08Nickolas Warner - Capture Better Ultra-Wide Images with These Tips and Tricks
Apr 28, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
The ultra-wide is a staple in the outdoor photography world, allowing you to capture the grand landscape in front of you. However, it can be one of the most challenging focal lengths to capture portfolio-worthy images. In this podcast episode, landscape photographer Nickolas Warner shares his top tips and tricks to utilize your ultra-wide lens for absolutely amazing grand landscapes.
Links from this episode:
Nickolas's Website
Nickolas's Instagram
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Duration: 00:44:07How to Curate Your Online Portfolio
Apr 21, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Picking the right images for your online portfolio is crucial to put your best foot forward. When selecting which images to post on our website and social media, it can be a challenge for photographers to determine which images to use and how many photos they should post. In this week's podcast episode, we dive deep into covering how to best curate your online website and social media page.
If you're serious ab...
Duration: 00:22:02Mark Duffy - Improving By Shooting Other Genres
Apr 14, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
There are so many things we can do to improve at outdoor photography, but perhaps the most overlooked way is practicing other types of photography. Mark Duffy is the jack of all trades when it comes to photography, and in this episode, he shares his tips, tricks, and advice for improving by focusing on other genres.
Links from this episode:
Mark's Website
Mark's TikTok
Mark's Instagram
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Duration: 00:44:48Before You Sell Prints, Listen to This Episode
Apr 07, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Selling prints of your photography is a big task, and some of the difficulties might not be apparent from the start. In this episode, I'm brutally honest with you about some of the trials and tribulations of selling prints as a photographer, including both realizations and advice to help you be more successful. Whether you plan to sell prints online or in person at art shows, markets, and other events, this episode is a must-hear to...
Duration: 00:30:01Gavin Wadleigh - Shaping Light in Your Photography
Mar 31, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
The best photographers understand how to shape and manipulate light to create compelling images. Whether using a technique in the field to best show off the light or making adjustments to the light in post-processing, this is a skill you absolutely must hone to create top-tier images. In this week's podcast episode, photographer Gavin Wadleigh shares his tips, tricks, and advice for shaping the light in your outdoor images.
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... Duration: 00:33:55Do More With Less - Packing Lighter and Still Taking EPIC Photos
Mar 24, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
No one wants to lug around a heavy pack all day, especially when you need to travel far for your photography. If you know what to look for, you can lighten the load on your back without giving up any versatility when it comes to equipment. This podcast episode covers some of the best ways to reduce the weight of your pack without compromising image quality.
Links from this episode:
Slik CF...
Duration: 00:26:00Tom Woods - The Key Ingredient to Any Great Image (NOT Location!)
Mar 17, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
As outdoor photographers, we tend to obsess over the locations we're traveling to, thinking that a great location equals a great image. This couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, the most important aspect of any image is light. In this episode, Australian photographer Tom Woods tells us why we should focus on light and how we can capture great images without needing to travel across the world to the most popular locations.
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Duration: 00:54:255 Tips to Help You Take the Best Milky Way Photos of Your Life in 2025
Mar 10, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Milky Way season is back, and if you want to take the best photos of the night sky this year, this is exactly the podcast episode for you! In this episode, you'll get to listen to five tips that will help you capture cleaner images of the Milky Way in the field and then help you edit each image to perfection.
Links from this episode:
Benro Polaris Tracker
Move-Shoot-Move No...
Duration: 00:30:11Casey McCallister - How to Get Great Images When the Light Won't Cooperate
Mar 03, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
If you've been an outdoor photographer for long, you've undoubtedly had the experience of planning a trip to an epic photo spot just to have the weather not cooperate for the kind of photo you're trying to capture. This week, I spoke with photographer Casey McCallister about finding unique and compelling compositions when the weather won't cooperate. Whether the skies are blue and boring or overcast and grey, the tips in this episode will help yo...
Duration: 00:52:09Upgrading Your Camera - When To Do It and What To Look For
Feb 24, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Many photographers think upgrading their cameras will magically level up their images overnight, which couldn't be further from the truth. At the same time, an upgrade may be needed to improve workflow efficiency and allow photographers to focus on creativity. In this episode, we discuss the best time to upgrade your camera and what to look for in an upgrade.
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If you're serious about becoming better at photography, th...
Duration: 00:30:07Andrew Mielzynski - How YOU Can Take Better Abstract/Intimate Scene Images
Feb 17, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Capturing great abstract or intimate natural landscapes is much more complex than most would expect. It isn't as easy as simply point-and-shoot. In this episode, photographer Andrew Mielzynski shares his advice on capturing these stunning abstract landscapes.
This can be an excellent way to get some portfolio-quality images on days when the light just isn't cooperating, and I think it's a skill all outdoor photographers should hone in on.
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Duration: 00:34:47Every App and Website I Use to Plan Outdoor Photo Tips
Feb 10, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Planning and scouting are a significant part of the outdoor photography journey, yet it's something few photographers talk about. In this podcast episode, you'll learn about every app and website I use for weather predicting, scouting, mapping, and archiving locations.
Links from this episode:
ArtHelper.ai
CARROT App
Windy
ClearOutside App
RadarScope
MySunset
Google Earth
PhotoPills
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Duration: 00:26:19Nathan Dobbie - Finding Unique Locations for Outdoor Photography
Feb 03, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
One of the most rewarding experiences as an outdoor photographer is capturing outstanding light at a unique, never-seen-before location. In this episode, photographer Nathan Dobbie walks us through some of his best tips, tricks, and advice for finding less-frequently seen locations.
While there is absolutely nothing wrong with capturing iconic shots, many outdoor photographers want to capture scenes that are shot less frequently. If that's you, this is the perfect episode to learn ho...
Duration: 00:31:35Sharpening 101 - EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Image Sharpness
Jan 27, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Sharpening is a topic that invokes debate in the photography community, with every photographer having differing opinions about the importance of sharpness and how to sharpen your images. If you're wondering about how to sharpen your photos, if sharpening is even essential, and how you should sharpen depending on your export destination, this episode is going to help you understand it all.
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How to Find the Sharpest Aperture
Matt Shannon - Post Processing Tips and Tricks
Jan 20, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Post-processing is half the battle to creating eye-catching images, yet many photographers still struggle to create consistently compelling photos. In this episode, Canadian photographer Matt Shannon shares some of his favorite tips and tricks for editing images in Lightroom and Photoshop. The tips range from small workflow adjustments to different ways of thinking about editing an image. If you want to improve your post-processing, this episode is for you!
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5 Ways to Improve Your Images in 2025
Jan 13, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Any photographer looking to improve their photography in the new year should listen to this episode, which covers five different ways to shoot better images in 2025. These five tips are quick-hitting, concrete, and can be applied instantly. No matter who you are or what you shoot, this episode will help you improve!
If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in...
Duration: 00:29:31Syler Peralta-Ramos - Getting Creative with Composition for Wildlife Photography
Jan 06, 2025Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Capturing great wildlife images requires a lot more than luck. As a photographer, you must react quickly and place yourself in the right spots at the right time to capture the most captivating images.
In this week's podcast episode, Syler Peralta-Ramos covers some of his favorite tips, tricks, and techniques for improving your wildlife photography compositions. Syler shares all sorts of different pieces of advice that will help you instantly improve your photography in...
2024 Episode Highlights - The BEST Advice of the Year!
Dec 30, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
In this episode, you'll get to listen to some of the best tips and tricks from 2024 throughout various episodes. I've selected eight short sections that I've remixed into this episode, highlighting one of my favorite parts of one of the 2024 episodes on the podcast. This is the perfect episode for anyone wanting a refresher as we move into the New Year or anyone who didn't get to listen to every episode in 2024!
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Duration: 00:42:37Why I've Been Shooting Landscapes at f/5.6
Dec 23, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
The old adage we're used to hearing as landscape photographers is that f/8 is the best aperture for landscapes. f/8 offers the best balance between depth of field (getting everything in focus) and decent lens sharpness. But lately, I've been doing it differently and shooting at f/5.6. Listen to this episode to find out why!
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Helicon Focus Video
Purchase Helicon Focus
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Duration: 00:21:52Jack Igo - How to Take Dramatic, Dark, Moody Images
Dec 16, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Dramatic light and dark, moody images go hand-in-hand, and it's an effect that so many photographers are after. Despite the popularity, recreating this look can prove challenging, and oftentimes, a dark and moody image can quickly turn into a mess if you don't know how to create the look you're after.
In this week's podcast, Jack Igo shares some of his best tips, tricks, and advice to create dramatic images. From in-field advice to...
Why You Struggle to Create Images that Look Realistic
Dec 09, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Creating realistic images is a lot harder than one might think, and it can be easy to fall into one of the many pitfalls of photo editing. If you struggle to maintain a consistent style that feels realistic, this podcast episode will help you target the most common causes of unrealistic-looking images and how you can avoid them in the future.
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Tone Curve Explained - 1 Minute Video
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Duration: 00:23:00Mads Peter Iversen - Creating Dreamy-Looking Landscape Images
Dec 02, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Many landscape photographers hope to create soft and glowing images, emulating beautiful light and moody tones in their images. This dreamy look is more challenging to capture and replicate in post-processing than you'd think, yet it's something that so many photographers aim to do.
This week, I spoke with pro photographer Mads Peter Iversen, someone who is an absolute expert when it comes to dreamy-looking landscape images. Mads shares a handful of great ti...
Tripod 101 - EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Tripods
Nov 25, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
The tripod is one of the most critical tools for landscape photography, yet so many photographers hate using it. In this podcast episode, we discuss everything you need to know about tripods and ball heads. Hopefully, this will help dispel any confusion around tripods and give you the tools you need to effectively pick out and use a tripod that is perfect for you. At the end of the episode, I discuss my tripod recommendations an...
Duration: 00:34:40Gina Yeo - The 4 Pillar Approach to Landscape Photography
Nov 18, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Following a systematic approach may be what you need to improve your photography. While some find great success shooting by the seat of their pants, others benefit greatly from more structure.
In this episode, Canadian photographer Gina Yeo shares her four-pillar approach to landscape photography. Gina taught her clients this method to help them take better images, and she was willing to share the four-pillar approach with us in this episode.
Li...
3 Common Traits of the Best Landscape Photographers
Nov 11, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
After years of shooting, I've learned that most of the best photographers share three common traits. If you want to improve at photography, focusing on these three traits will help you improve exponentially. In this episode, we discuss those three traits and how you can improve in those areas.
If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my...
Duration: 00:26:52Kristen Ryan - Adding Impact to Your Images
Nov 04, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
You've heard the term "adding impact," and we want to do it with our photography, but what does it mean, and how can we do it?
In this week's episode, Chicago-based photographer Kristen Ryan shares ways to add impact to your landscape photography. She tells us what "adding impact" means to her and how you can do it both in the field and post-processing.
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Kristen's Website
How to Stay Busy in the Photography "Off-Season"
Oct 28, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Winter is right around the corner, and that sadly means many of us will put our cameras in the closet for the rest of the year. Many photographers choose to put their hobby to rest during the winter months... However, there are numerous ways you can stay busy with photography in the off-season, which I'll outline in this episode!
Apologies for the sub-par audio. I realized at the last minute that I didn't ha...
Toby Nicol - Using Simplicity to Tell a Story in Your Photography
Oct 21, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Most of the best images help to tell a story and live beyond the scene in the frame. In this week's podcast episode, Toby Nicol shares advice on bringing your photos to life to tell a story, even in the most simplistic images. Toby is an expert in removing distracting elements from his scenes and capturing the perfect moment. He gives us tons of great information about capturing simplistic photos that can tell a story.
Photo Storage and Backup - What You Need to Know
Oct 14, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Proper photo storage is crucial, and we can all be better at being prepared for disaster. You never know when your drive is going to fail, get lost, or be stolen. However, with numerous different ways to store your images, it can be challenging to know the best way to store and back up your images.
In this week's podcast episode, I cover everything you need to know about importing, storing, and backing up...
Mark Denney - Talking All Things Composition
Oct 07, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Composition is the most fundamental element of photography, as it lays the foundation for the rest of the photo to come together. Without good composition, no amount of post-processing can fix an otherwise dull image. In this episode, photographer Mark Denney shares all sorts of tips and tricks for great compositions. Whether capturing images with your wide angle, mid-range, or even telephoto, Mark has lots of advice to help you find better compositions next time yo...
Duration: 00:43:214 Commonly Misunderstood Photography Concepts
Sep 30, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Photography is riddled with technicalities and formal terms that can easily confuse even experienced photographers. This week's podcast episode covers four often misunderstood photography concepts. Realizing how these concepts work can help you change how you shoot, allowing you to capture better images.
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Duration: 00:28:02Stephanie Vermillion - Finding and Shooting the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 (Mid Latitude)
Sep 23, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
With the earth nearing its solar maximum, now is the time to capture powerful auroras that can be seen in the mid-latitudes of the earth. In this episode, Aurora chasing photographer and travel writer Stephanie Vermillion shares her advice on how to find the aurora in the lower 48. Additionally, she shares lots of great advice regarding photographing the northern lights. If you've been trying to capture the aurora, this is an episode you don't want to...
Duration: 00:48:54Memory Cards 101 - EVERYTHING You Need to Know about SD Cards
Sep 16, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Memory cards aren't the most exciting piece of equipment, but quality memory is crucial to recording and protecting your images. In this episode, I explain all the different markings and specs on memory cards, including how you can pick out your own SD cards in the future.
Here's a link to my favorite Lexar SD Card and SanDisk SD Card.
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Duration: 00:24:47Royce Bair - Talking All Things Astrophotography
Sep 09, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Taking great astrophotography images is anything but easy. In this podcast episode, Royce Bair, commonly referred to as the "father of nightscape photography," shares a wealth of knowledge about photographing the night sky. We cover the different techniques for night photography, low-level lighting, finding compositions, equipment you may not know about, and even some post-processing tips. This episode is loaded with all things astrophotography, and Royce brings his expertise with decades of photographing the night sk...
Duration: 00:50:57Tips and Tricks for Better Fall Photography Images
Sep 02, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Fall is here, and with it comes one of the best times of year to be a landscape photographer. Golden-colored trees make for excellent subjects, but capturing images that are worthy of being in your portfolio can prove challenging. In this episode, you'll learn a slew of tips and tricks in the field and post-processing for fall photography.
Links from this episode:
Local Adjustments Video
If you're serious about be...
Duration: 00:25:05Mike Mezeul II - Having the Right Tools for the Job
Aug 26, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Half the battle in photography is having the right equipment to capture a story rather than just a picture. Seeing the landscape through not only your wide-angle lens but also all other focal lengths will help you improve your photography. In this episode, photographer Mike Mezeul II talks about how to find great scenes with all of your lenses and how you can pack lots of camera gear across the world with you. It's an action-packed ep... Duration: 00:40:14Mastering Long Exposure Photography
Aug 19, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
The long exposure is one of the most popular ways to photograph moving water, especially rivers, waterfalls, and oceans. Despite its popularity, photographers make some major mistakes when shooting these subjects. In this episode, you'll learn tips and tricks to capture portfolio-quality long-exposure images.
Hoya HD3 Filter
How to Make a Custom Vignette
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Duration: 00:26:27Will Smythe - Finding Your Style in Photography
Aug 12, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Many of the best photographers have a style or consistent look across their entire portfolios. As a beginner or intermediate photographer, it can feel challenging and frustrating to find your style when shooting and editing your images. In this episode, photographer Will Smythe talks about photography and how one can find one's personal style.
Links from this episode:
Will's Website
Will's Instagram
Will's Reddit
If you're serious ab...
Duration: 00:33:36Less is More - Simplify Your Scenes to Improve Your Images
Aug 05, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
One of the biggest realizations that has improved my landscape photography over the years was simple. Literally. I realized that less in my images often meant that my subject would be stronger and more compelling, ultimately resulting in more powerful images. In this episode, you'll learn all about how you can capture images that are simple yet powerful.
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Duration: 00:21:07Dan Ballard - Is a Tripod Truly Necessary for Landscape Photography?
Jul 29, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
The old adage in landscape photography is that using a tripod is an absolute essential. Most photographers would tell you that this is true. And while there is certainly a time and place to use a tripod, it isn't totally necessary for a lot more than you think.
In this episode, pro photographer and workshop guide Dan Ballard talks about when you actually need a tripod, as well as how to set up yo...
Tips to Start Growing Your Social Media Accounts
Jul 22, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Growing your Instagram, Facebook, and other social media pages can seem challenging as a photographer, especially today, with the massive push for video content. In this episode, you'll learn different tips, tricks, and strategies to gain followers on social media, ultimately leading to more opportunities and increased traffic.
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Duration: 00:35:09Eric Bennett - How to Release Images Together as a Project
Jul 15, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
While releasing a single image at a time can give you instant satisfaction from likes and comments on social media, releasing a project is oftentimes a much better way to publish your photography. In this episode, photographer Eric Bennett shares tips and tricks for releasing images as a collection or project.
Links from this episode:
Eric's Website
Eric's Instagram
Eric's Facebook
"Space, Stillness, Silence" - Eric's Latest Book
Er...
8 Common Milky Way Photography Mistakes
Jul 08, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Capturing great Milky Way images can be challenging, and there are a few common pitfalls that many night photographers find themselves in. In this episode, you'll learn eight mistakes photographers frequently make when taking and editing their Milky Way images.
Links from this episode:
Blue Hour Blending YouTube Video
Vignettes YouTube Video
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Duration: 00:28:11Lance Wilson - Creating Stunning Low-Contrast Images
Jul 01, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
High-contrast images may have some "pop" to them, but low-contrast images are easier to look at and oftentimes look far more realistic. Unfortunately, dialing in the perfect amount of contrast in low-contrast images is easier said than done. In this episode, photographer Lance Wilson shares tips, tricks, and advice on creating portfolio-worthy low-contrast images.
Links from this episode:
Lance's Instagram
Lance's Website
If you're serious about becoming better at...
Duration: 00:28:43Take Portfolio-Quality Telephoto Images with These Tips
Jun 24, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Most landscape photographers focus all their time and energy on capturing the grand scenes with their wide-angle lenses. By pivoting your focus and thinking more about abstract, intimate, or macro scenes, you can add variety and unique imagery to your portfolio. In this podcast episode, you'll learn a few of my favorite tips and tricks for capturing high-quality images with a telephoto lens.
Links from this episode:
My Mt. Rainier Wildflowers Workshop
Chris Byrne - Creating REALISTIC Depth in Your Landscape Photography
Jun 17, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Adding depth to your landscape photos can prove challenging, yet can greatly improve your image if done correctly. In this episode, photographer Chris Byrne shares his advice for creating more depth in your images in the field and post-processing.
Links from this episode:
Chris's Website
Chris's Instagram
Chris's Facebook
Destination Earth Photo Tours
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Duration: 00:41:0510 Photography Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner
Jun 10, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
There's a lot of things I wish I could go back in time and tell myself when it comes to photography. In this episode, I cover ten of those things in a quick-hitting episode with lots of take-aways for any beginner or intermediate photographer.
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Duration: 00:35:39Drew Garrison - Adding Impact to Your Photos WITHOUT Adding Color
Jun 03, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Adding color is one of the easiest ways to give an average image a facelift, but often, this is one of the worst things you can do. In this week's episode, photographer Drew Garrison shares advice on creating more impactful images without using post-processing color adjustment.
Links from this episode:
Drew's Website
Drew's Instagram
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Duration: 00:46:41How to Get Comfortable Editing in Photoshop
May 27, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Despite the major improvements we've seen in Adobe Lightroom over the last few years, Photoshop still holds as the strongest photo editor on the market today. Even though most photographers know this, many are still stuck in Lightroom, where the editing workflow seems more intuitive and straightforward.
In this week's episode, you'll learn how to get started in Photoshop to help you not only feel comfortable editing, but also to be able to cr...
Zack Stanton - Improving Your Images with Post Processing WITHOUT Over-Editing
May 20, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
One of landscape photography's greatest challenges is improving your images in post-processing without overcooking your edits. In this episode, photographer Zack Stanton shares some of his favorite tips to help you avoid overprocessing while still having the control to enhance your images greatly in editing.
Links from this episode:
Zack's Website
Zack's Facebook
Zack's Instagram
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Duration: 00:42:22Editing Advice If You Struggle to Create Compelling Images
May 13, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Photo editing isn't easy, but I'm here to help. Over the last few years, I've worked with countless clients, and I've commonly seen the same mistakes repeated. In this podcast episode, you'll learn a little about my philosophy on photo editing and take away a few tips and tricks to help you improve your own editing.
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Duration: 00:23:09Chrissy Donadi - How to Keep Your Lightroom Catalog Organized
May 06, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Lightroom organization isn't exactly the sexiest topic in landscape photography, but having an organized catalog will save you time, effort, and energy. Whether you're just starting in Lightroom or already have hundreds of thousands of photos, maintaining an organized Lightroom catalog is crucial.
In this episode, pro photographer and educator Chrissy Donadi shares her advice on all things Lightroom organization. Chrissy is an expert in Lightroom, and her advice will help you clean up...
6 Tips for Taking Better Wide Angle Landscape Images
Apr 29, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
The wide angle is the go-to lens of choice for many landscape photographers, and for good reason! Unfortunately, it is one of the most difficult lenses to use to capture captivating images. In this episode, you'll learn six tips to help you take your wide-angle photography to the next level.
If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Ch...
Duration: 00:26:14Gary Randall - Finding Great Compositions in Tough Locations
Apr 22, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
While many landscape photo locations have an obvious subject, some of the most rewarding images to create can be found in places with very little obvious subject matter. These places generally steer away many photographers, since it takes patience and a great eye to find compositions in these places.
In this episode, Gary Randall shares some of his favorite tips for creating compelling images in hard to shoot locations, such as the forest. Ga...
Tips for Shooting Better Milky Way Photos
Apr 15, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Milky Way season is here, and if you're wanting to level up your astrophotography, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I talk about different tips and tricks for capturing EPIC Milky Way photos, including both things you need to do in the field and things to do when you're post processing.
Links from this episode:
iOptron Skyguider
Summer Milky Way Workshops
Milky Way Editing YouTube Video
St...
David Kingham - Editing in Lightroom Using an Unorthodox Workflow
Apr 08, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Most landscape photographers are following the same processes when it comes to editing our images in Lightroom or Photoshop. When this workflow just couldn't give David Kingham the results he was after, he designed his own workflow. When you hear how he edits his photos, you'll be shocked, but looking at his body of work, it's clear that it is a fantastic way to edit.
Links from this episode:
David's Website
Da...
6 Tips for Better Sunset/Sunrise Photos
Apr 01, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
If you want to capture portfolio-worthy shots, learning the ins and outs of shooting at sunset and sunrise is absolutely essential. In this episode, I'll share six of my favorite tips for taking sunset and sunrise photos.
My Fall 2025 Workshop in Utah
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Duration: 00:27:14Ian Plant - Improve Your Photography by Finding Better Compositions
Mar 25, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
The most crucial step to creating impactful photos is finding a compelling composition. Without a strong composition, no amount of editing will allow you to recover a subpar composition. In this episode, Ian Plant shares advice on all things composition, which will help you take better photos.
Links from this episode:
Ian's Website
Photo Masters
Ian's Free Webinar
Ian's eBooks & Video Courses
Ian's Polar Bear Images
...
Duration: 00:41:38The Best Gear for Landscape Photography - Bags, Cameras, Lenses, Tripods, Filters, and More!
Mar 18, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Landscape photography isn't a cheap hobby, and purchasing gear that just doesn't work out is SUPER frustrating. Trust me, I've spent countless amounts of money on gear that just doesn't work. Luckily, I've found a few items that I think are absolutely top of the line, which I share in today's podcast episode.
Gear Mentioned in this Episode:
Shimoda Action x50
Sony a7RIV
Sony a7RII
Tamron 17-28mm...
Peter Coskun - How to Turn a Vision into Amazing Images
Mar 11, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Learning to have a vision, and then turning that in to epic images is a process that will help you take your landscape photos to the next level. In this episode, I spoke with landscape photographer Peter Coskun about having a vision, in addition to in-the-field tips regarding composition, and even some post-processing advice as well. This short episode is PACKED with tons of great tips to help you improve your photography.
Links fr...
5 Landscape Photography Myths You Shouldn't Listen To
Mar 04, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Just like anything else in life, landscape photography comes with a lot of rules. While they all have good intentions, some of the rules just don't make sense in many situations. In this podcast episode, I cover five of the most common landscape photography myths, as well as why I don't think they should be followed.
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Duration: 00:28:36Dani Lefrancois - Advice for Creating Better Winter Images
Feb 26, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Winter provides its own set of challenges in the pursuit of portfolio-worthy images. In this episode, Banff, Canada-based photographer Dani Lefrancois shares her advice on creating compelling winter images. Living in Banff, Dani gets to experience winter for much of the year, so she is certainly an expert in winter photography. We'll cover things like how to approach winter photography differently, special gear or considerations you should make in the winter, and more.
Li...
Everything You Need to Know to Print AMAZING Landscape Photos
Feb 19, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
If you're considering printing some of your work, this podcast episode will cover absolutely everything you need to know to create amazing prints. From everything like the kinds of photos that will look best, to sharpening and resizing, I cover the whole process.
Links from this episode:
ON1 Resize
ArtBeat Studios
ProPrints
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Duration: 00:32:44Mark Dumbleton - Photo Editing Tips for More Impactful Images
Feb 12, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Whether you spend five minutes or five hours processing your photos, it feels like there is always something new to learn to improve your photo editing skills. In this episode, I spoke with Mark Dumbleton, a South African-based landscape and wildlife photographer. Mark has some incredible work and is passionate about sharing knowledge to help those trying to improve their skills. In this episode, we talk about anything and everything photo editing, including tons of gr...
Duration: 00:42:415 Apps All Landscape Photographers Should Have
Feb 05, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
There are thousands of photography apps designed to help you take better images, but knowing which ones are the best can be a challenge. In this episode, I walk you through five of my favorite apps that I use to help me capture great landscape photos. These range from weather predicting apps, to augmented reality apps, and even apps that can tell you exactly where the Milky Way will be at all times. You don't ne...
Duration: 00:20:21Michael Hindman - Finding Compelling Compositions with a Drone
Jan 29, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Aerial photography adds a whole new element to your landscapes, but it isn't quite the same as shooting on the ground with a tripod. At first glance, it may seem simple, but upon launching your drone, you'll be greeted with all sorts of challenges that can make finding a compelling image more difficult. In this episode, Michael Hindman gives us some of his best advice to finding more compelling compositions via drone. Michael has an im...
Duration: 00:34:575 Photo Editing Mistakes You're Probably Making
Jan 22, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
The never-ending list of digital image enhancement tools continues to rear its ugly head and wreak havoc on images daily. While the advancement of photo editing technology has allowed photographers to capture and process unreal images, it has also caused many photographers to make photo editing mistakes that hurt their images.
In this podcast episode, I cover five of the most common photo editing mistakes you may be making. Avoiding these mistakes is ab...
Andy Mumford - How to Create Images with Drama and Mood
Jan 15, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Adding drama and mood to your images seems to be something many photographers want to do to their photos. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, and this is something a ton of photographers struggle to do with much success.
Luckily, in this podcast episode, I spoke with Andy Mumford, an absolute expert at creating moody and drama-filled images. Andy utilizes both editing and in-the-field techniques to help give his images a unique an...
5 Common Photography Composition Mistakes to Avoid
Jan 08, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Whether you're new to shooting or an experienced pro, you've probably made these composition mistakes. These five mistakes KILL your images and render them far less compelling. I made all these mistakes frequently years ago, and I feel my work has substantially improved since figuring them out.
Make sure you listen to this episode to avoid these five common landscape photography composition mistakes.
If you're serious about becoming better at pho...
Duration: 00:27:06Dave Morrow - The Best Way to Grow Your Business as a Photographer
Jan 01, 2024Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Becoming a full-time photographer isn't as easy as simply capturing great photos. The most successful photographers also know how to run a business.
In this episode, I spoke with professional photographer Dave Morrow, who left a very sought-after, well-paying job to pursue landscape photography full time. Dave shares a ton of great advice on how he got started, and advice for those that are hoping to turn their passion in to a full-time jo...
2023 Episode Highlights - Combining the BEST Advice of the Year!
Dec 25, 2023Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
In this episode, I cover a few of my favorite episodes of the year that I think bring so much value to the table. While every episode of 2023 had substantial value, certain episodes stood out for all landscape photographers listening to the podcast. Listen to this episode to get a recap of some of the best quotes of the year!
If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do...
Duration: 00:25:18Arwin Levinson - Predicting the Right Weather for Landscape Photography
Dec 18, 2023Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Weather is a significant factor in landscape photography, but predicting can be excruciatingly painful. If you've been shooting photos for long, you know how frustrating it can be to chase the best light. I spoke with photographer Arwin Levinson about predicting the weather in this episode. Arwin has been digging deep to predict the weather, and she has learned a lot along the way. In this episode, Arwin shares some excellent information surrounding weather and la...
Duration: 00:31:26From College Student to Full Time Landscape Photographer - How You Can Do Photography Full Time Too!
Dec 11, 2023Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
This episode is a little different than most on the podcast. You'll get to hear exactly how I went from a college student to a full-time landscape photographer, covering tips and tricks and how I did it along the way.
If you've considered becoming a full-time landscape photographer yourself, this is an episode that will certainly have a lot of useful details for you in your pursuit of landscape photography.
If...
Duration: 00:28:31Cody York - What You Need to Know to Fly a Drone Commercially (How to Get Your Part 107)
Dec 04, 2023Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!
Getting your Part 107 to fly your drone commercially can help you make ends meet as a photographer or help add some side income. It isn't as complicated as you might think, but you should know a few things before you start. In this episode, I spoke to Cody York, a professional photographer with his Part 107 who does commercial work. Cody shares some advice on getting your Part 107 finding clients and creating excellent commercial work with yo...
Duration: 00:54:39