In this conversation, photographer Matt Payne discusses his current direction and vision in landscape photography, emphasizing the importance of exploring smaller scenes and engaging in conversation with nature. He shares his experience and lessons learned from his through hike, highlighting the physical and mental challenges he faced. Matt also reflects on the challenges he encountered on his artistic journey, including the struggle to find his own voice and the temptation to emulate others. He discusses the balance between personal vision and external validation, and the value of competitions and feedback in fostering growth as a photographer. Matt concludes by discussing the sources of his inspiration and the importance of curiosity and exploration. In this conversation, Matt Payne discusses the power of podcasting for inspiration, the future of photography in the age of AI, authenticity and trust in photography, finding inspiration outside of photography, and introduces his podcast and the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.

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