Creative Banter

By Cody SchultzArts Visual Arts

Creative Banter episodes

November 09, 2022 EP 26 - Zion in Fall
Ben recently came back from his Fall trip to Zion National Park, bringing with him a few thoughts worth discussing, as well as some lessons learned. We also managed to find some time to discuss two Discord topics related to printmaking and the procedures within.

LINKS
Chamonix Alpinist X
iPhone SOS & Rollercoasters
Michael Strickland
Micron Pigment 02 Pens
Landscape Photographers Worldwide Discord
Michael Rung
Jeffrey Tadlock
Matt Palmer
Episode 22 - Unlocking the Commons
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Join Our Patreon
Join The Discussion
Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membership
Use offer code CODY10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=codyschultz
CONNECT WITH BEN
Website: https://www.benhorne.com
Twitter: @benhorne
Instagram: @benhorne
YouTube: Ben Horne
CONNECT WITH CODY
Website: https://codyschultz.com
Email: [email protected]
MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.
54 min
November 02, 2022 EP 25 - It's Electric
Over on the Discord server, photographer Jay Tayag begs the question whether photography is considered an art or a craft, which led to quite an interesting discussion, though no solid answer may ever be etched in stone. After rambling on a bit, we found ourselves talking about electric vehicles and what the future may hold.
LINKS
Jay Tayag
An Artist's Journey - On Landscape Article
Ben's eBook
Rivian R1S
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Join Our Patreon
Join The Discussion
Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membership
Use offer code HORNE10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=benhorne
CONNECT WITH BEN
Website: https://www.benhorne.com
Twitter: @benhorne
Instagram: @benhorne
YouTube: Ben Horne
CONNECT WITH CODY
Website: https://codyschultz.com
Email: [email protected]
MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.
55 min
October 26, 2022 EP 24 - Discovery of Place
This week, we allocate most of our discussion toward zines and journals. Sparked by Ben’s recent trip to the Sierra Nevada, and his experiences there, we have seemingly come up with a fresh take on exploring new-to-us locations.

LINKS
Moleskin Journals
Craig Mod - Walking Rules
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Join Our Patreon
Join The Discussion
Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membership
Use offer code CODY10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=codyschultz
CONNECT WITH BEN
Website: https://www.benhorne.com
Twitter: @benhorne
Instagram: @benhorne
YouTube: Ben Horne
CONNECT WITH CODY
Website: https://codyschultz.com
Email: [email protected]
MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.
50 min
October 19, 2022 EP 23 - Time & Color
This week, we are discussing the realities of being a full-time photographer, as pointed by a recent video from Thomas Heaton. This shifts us toward discussing our own approaches to heading into the wilderness, including whether we should take trips without our camera from time to time. We end with two topic suggestions as placed by individuals in the Discord group.
LINKS
Leica Rumors M6
Heaton Video
"Breath" by James Nester
Smartwool Socks
Simon Gulliver
Roger Hyam
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Join Our Patreon
Join The Discussion
Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membership
Use offer code HORNE10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=benhorne
CONNECT WITH BEN
Website: https://www.benhorne.com
Twitter: @benhorne
Instagram: @benhorne
YouTube: Ben Horne
CONNECT WITH CODY
Website: https://codyschultz.com
Email: [email protected]
MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.
51 min
October 12, 2022 EP 22 - Unlocking The Commons
I recently made my way down to Washington DC for the first time in a few years to see an exhibition of Robert Adams’ photography. Adams is a wonderfully inspiring photographer whose work is unlike most I look at anymore. In other words, he isn’t solely focused on nature. This got me thinking quite a bit about my own work, both in terms of print sizes (like usual) and subject matter. After a bit of a rough transition, we talk about a breathing technique Ben has learned of, which he has been toying with recently and believes it could help with the higher elevation hikes he does on many of his backpacking trips. Finally, we talk a bit about a concept known as unlocking the commons.
LINKS
Robert Adams - American Silence
Jeffery Saddoris
Chuck Kimmerle
Nick Carver
Breathing Video
"Breath" by James Nester
Gesamtkunstwerk Wiki
Craig Mod
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Join Our Patreon
Join The Discussion
Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membership
Use offer code CODY10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=codyschultz
CONNECT WITH BEN
Website: https://www.benhorne.com
Twitter: @benhorne
Instagram: @benhorne
YouTube: Ben Horne
CONNECT WITH CODY
Website: https://codyschultz.com
Email: [email protected]
MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.
50 min
October 05, 2022 EP 21 - What Draws Your Eye?
In this week’s episode, our conversation is driven by thoughts on composition and visual theory. We talk about the unfortunate attitudes had revolving around compositional rules, which have the potential of harming one’s creativity. We then speak on wet plate photography, which leads us to talking a bit about orthocromatic film. And if that isn’t enough, we also speak a bit about footwear, leaving off with a question for those listening.
LINKS
NPN Discussion
Artist Viewcatcher
Guy Tal Composition Article (included in upcoming book)
Art & Visual Perception
Jack Lowe - The Lifeboat Project
Natalie Oberg
Solomon Quest4 Boots
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Join Our Patreon
Join The Discussion
Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membership
Use offer code HORNE10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=benhorne
CONNECT WITH BEN
Website: https://www.benhorne.com
Twitter: @benhorne
Instagram: @benhorne
YouTube: Ben Horne
CONNECT WITH CODY
Website: https://codyschultz.com
Email: [email protected]
MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.
46 min
September 28, 2022 EP 20 - One of the Greats
There have been two announcements regarding new film cameras which caught my eye recently, though neither of them are within an affordable price range. Still, it’s nice to see new film equipment being released in 2022. Our primary interest in the episode, however, regards Peter Jackson’s comment on hypnosis and how he wishes he could have forgotten all the inner workings of the Lord of the Rings movies, so he could view them as the fans had: with fresh eyes. This leads us into discussions about legacy and our innate desire to be one of the greats.
LINKS
Leica Rumors
$110k Pagani x Gibellini 8x10
John Sexton x Ruth Bernhard Newsletter
Peter Jackson - Hypnosis
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Join Our Patreon
Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membership
Use offer code CODY10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=codyschultz
CONNECT WITH BEN
Website: https://www.benhorne.com
Twitter: @benhorne
Instagram: @benhorne
YouTube: Ben Horne
CONNECT WITH CODY
Website: https://codyschultz.com
Email: [email protected]
MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.
56 min
September 21, 2022 EP 19 - Working in Projects
This week, I am joined by special guest Murray Livingston. We discuss photographing in black and white, alternative printing processes, and how our work changes when pursuing specific projects, rather than single images.
LINKS
Murray Livingston's Website
Tim Carpenter Book
Matt Day - Monochrome Books
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Join Our Patreon
Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membership
Use offer code HORNE10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=benhorne
CONNECT WITH BEN
Website: https://www.benhorne.com
Twitter: @benhorne
Instagram: @benhorne
YouTube: Ben Horne
CONNECT WITH CODY
Website: https://codyschultz.com
Email: [email protected]
MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.
35 min
September 14, 2022 EP 18 - Crazy Like That
After explaining a bit about why I had to cancel my September trip to Acadia - which I should have been leaving for this upcoming Sunday already - we move the conversation to something a bit more important in the long-run: paper choice. This ties sweetly into what we were talking about in Episode Sixteen, Environmental Impact. Clearly that episode has made an impact on my own thinking. And while speaking on paper choice, the conversation makes a minor shift toward eBooks versus Zines, as Ben and I discuss future projects we are currently working on.
LINKS
Noco Lithium Jumper
Hahnemuhle Natural Line
Scott Christian Sava - Stone Paper Video
Cole Thompson - Jim Bridger Power Plant
Deep Natter Episode 61
Tim Carpenter Book
Matt Day - Monochrome Photo Books
Affinity Publisher
Sarah Marino - Iceland eBook
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Join Our Patreon
Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membership
Use offer code CODY10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=codyschultz
CONNECT WITH BEN
Website: https://www.benhorne.com
Twitter: @benhorne
Instagram: @benhorne
YouTube: Ben Horne
CONNECT WITH CODY
Website: https://codyschultz.com
Email: [email protected]
MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.
59 min
September 07, 2022 EP 17 - Master Amateur
For the past two weeks, Ben and I have attempted to speak on the idea of titles, such as landscape versus wilderness photographer. Well, we finally got around to it. This led to talk about the professional versus amateur designations, as well as the starving artist trope.
LINKS
Ben's 2022 Print Portfolio
Nikon Z9 'Pre-Release' - Petapixel Article
Real Artists Don't Starve by Jeff Goins
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Join Our Patreon
Save 10% on your Nature Photographers Network membership
Use offer code HORNE10 at https://www.naturephotographers.network/?ref=benhorne
CONNECT WITH BEN
Website: https://www.benhorne.com
Twitter: @benhorne
Instagram: @benhorne
YouTube: Ben Horne
CONNECT WITH CODY
Website: https://codyschultz.com
Email: [email protected]
MUSIC
The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This post may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something, I may earn a commission. Thanks.
52 min

About Creative Banter

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to Creative Banter, a creative and philosophy focused podcast where anything goes. I’m your host, Cody Schultz. Joining me is the one and only Ben Horne. Each week, we sit down to discuss something to do with photography, whether it be our feelings toward the film versus digital dichotomy or how our creativity is affected by our individual photographic approaches. Regardless what it is we discuss, it is sure to be thought-provoking and entertaining.

Share Creative Banter

Sign up to save your podcasts

Creative Banter

Creative Banter episodes

About Creative Banter