Impact: The Conservation Photography Podcast

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#140: Are you curious about conservation photography, but you're not quite sure what it's all about or - more importantly - if it's a fit for you? This episode will give you the clarity you need to know for sure!

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#131: Today is February 14th, and for many this Day of Love is a reminder to take some time for ourselves.

As conservation photographers, we all carry a strong emotional load with our projects, so taking time to practice self-love and self-care is essential.

Anna Pantano, an expert in mindfulness, stress reduction, and tools to help step out of tough moments.

Get the insight you need to manage the stress of your conservation photography projects and find out how to create personalized boundaries of self-care.

Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned  at https://ConservationVisuals.com/131 

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#129: Even though professional conservation photographer Roy Toft travels the world throughout the year, he still is laser-focused on this backyard photo project.

Learn what he's up to with camera traps in his southern California backyard, and why it matters so much to local conservation efforts.

Prepare to be inspired to start your own project at home!

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#128: Whether conservation photography is a hobby, a side-gig or you're a full-time pro, you need to know how to document income and expenses for tax season. 

(Even if this work is a "hobby" for you, the IRS might not see it that way and you need to have your ducks in a row come tax time. )

It's my mission to help you feel organized and prepared in ALL aspects of this field - including the biz side - so today I'm excited to talk with Tiffany Bastian from Bastian Accounting for Photographers!

Tiffany dives into what we need to know to prepare our businesses for tax season, and other aspects of running a successful conservation photography business, including: 

• Why a separate bank account is the BEST thing you can have (even if photography is a hobby)
• Tips to set yourself up for a stress-free tax time
• The benefits of using accounting software like Quickbooks
• Her membership that teaches you how to build the structure of your photography business
• and more

Tiffany is passionate about helping photographers reach their dreams and becoming more proactive instead of reactive by making finance management accessible and not anxiety-driven.

As she puts it, "If you can show people how to do this stuff and that it's not hard, it doesn't become so anxiety-driven."

With energy and infectious enthusiasm, Tiffany opens up the dialogue on how we can make finance-related matters less overwhelming, so that workloads become more streamlined and proactive in the long run.

Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned  at https://ConservationVisuals.com/128

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#127: Finding out your photo story idea has been done can definitely be disheartening.

But don't despair! It doesn't mean the end for your story. (In fact, as a conservation photographer it's a good thing. I explain why in this episode!)

By taking a "quarter pivot" on the idea, you can keep moving forward confidently.

Here are 5 strategies that'll help you find a new approach (and new excitement!) for your photo story idea.

Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned  at https://ConservationVisuals.com/127

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#126: Have you ever wished you could see inside the mind of a photo editor? To understand why they make the decisions they make about stories and know what it's like to actually work alongside them?

Or have you dreamed of assisting on a photo story so that you could witness the ins and outs of how it all works?

This honest, wide-ranging conversation with Sabine Meyer of  Audubon Magazine and conservation photographer Morgan Heim gives you surprising insights into the work of visual storytelling while encouraging you to follow your creative instincts.

We cover: 

• finding joy in art
• how Sabine chooses photographers for stories 
• what goes into selecting which stories to publish in the magazine
• why working locally is critical to photographers landing assignments
• the role of trust between photographer and editor
• the surprising things to highlight about yourself on social media
• embracing the freedom to break rules and explore creativity in photojournalism
• bold creative choices to bring life to seemingly "been done" and controversial stories
• how to stay top-of-mind with editors by helping out other photographers
• and oh my goodness so, so, so much more

Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned  at https://ConservationVisuals.com/126

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📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
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🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
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#125: A big challenge nature photographers face is feeling overwhelmed by the thought of photographing people.

It's intimidating to capture a moment with someone if you don't have much experience in portrait photography or shooting for a story.

Yet, people are often a crucial element of effective, compelling conservation photo stories. After all, many conservation stories are about volunteers, activists, scientists, community members... 

Luckily, there's an easy 1-hour exercise that helps to build confidence and overcome this fear so you can create beautiful stories with your images.

Simply photograph someone you already know doing something. That's it! 

I know it sounds too easy, but trust me when I tell you that this exercise will work wonders for you. 

In this episode I take you behind the scenes of a short photo shoot of my partner, Nick, doing a craft.

I walk you through: 

• why it's important to do zero-pressure photo shoots to build your creative muscles
• the difference between photo stories and photo essays
• exactly what I was thinking as I was photographing so I could make interesting, diverse images
• what I was looking for as I composed images
• working with what you have when you're a "fly on the wall" photographer
• how many images I took in one hour (!!!)
• how I edited a big set of images down to only the best 26

This episode is filled with insights to use next time you pick up the camera  -- and I hope it's to do this very exercise! - that'll help you break through barriers you might be feeling about photographing people. 

Curious to see the images that I made in this shoot? See some in the shownotes!

Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned  at https://ConservationVisuals.com/125 

🎓 Get the Mini-Course: 6 Must-Have Shots for a Photo Story
https://conservationvisuals.com/6Shots

📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
https://conservationvisuals.com/quiz

🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
https://conservationvisuals.com/guide