#024: Mike is an absolute master at recognizing and photographing beautiful scenes of the every day, and his long term project documenting the Platte River over long periods of time thrives in large part on this talent, this capability, of seeing so much more than most people see when they look out their windows or as they walk along a trail.

In this episode, Mike joins us to talk about how he has shaped his project over the years, and how his relationship to the project as well as his photographic skills come into play in his conservation messaging.

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#023: Let's paint the scene: You have the best idea for a photo story. You found a publication that is so perfectly suited for it. You’ve spent hours polishing an amazingly well-crafted pitch. You hit send with a few little jitters in your stomach but feeling really certain about the potential for a YES. 

Then….

Crickets.

But… you did all of the things! What happened?

There’s one gigantic hurdle you have to leap before you can strike up a conversation with an editor about your pitch.

The editor has to open your email.

In this episode we take a look at three essential keys to writing an outstanding subject line that stands out and is irresistibly clickable.

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#022: Did you know that you have the power to shape how a city is designed? It's true! And you can be part of designing a city that supports people and wildlife; both the bustle of human culture and the busy interconnected web of a healthy ecosystem. And you can accomplish this through photography. 

Get the full show notes and download a handy transcript of the episode at https://ConservationVisuals.com/22

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#021 As conservation visual storytellers, we know that there is power in really amazing visuals. And we often believe that it is what we do behind the camera that really matters. Unfortunately, this is a completely false belief.  

It is true that we need to have robust skill sets as visual storytellers, and that we need to create these really compelling images in order to advance a conservation issue toward a goal.

But that is not where the heavy lifting happens. It actually happens somewhere else.

So while your skill as a photographer is critical, of course, there's another skill set that we have to have, and that is what I'm diving into in this episode.

I'm going to tell you about what I call the three A's. When you have the three A's combined with your skills as a visual storyteller, that is when magic happens.

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#020: Steven David Johnson is a professor of Visual and Communication Arts at Eastern Mennonite University University. 

Steve is working on a project called Vernal Pools of Appalachia, and through this project he is perfecting a masterful blend of art and science – the kind of elegant yet fascinating photos that are what all conservation photographers dream of creating. 

In this episode, Steve talks about where he finds his inspiration, how he approaches his work in the vernal pools, and what it means to him as a conservation photographer to be focused on a project about the tiny, fragile things living in these minute ecosystems.

Get the full show notes and download a handy transcript of the episode at https://ConservationVisuals.com/20

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#019: Get the "15 Inspiration Triggers" download at https://ConservationVisuals.com/19

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#018: Peter Mather is a brilliant and highly experienced conservation photographer. He is a leading voice in the fight to protect the Caribou calving grounds of Alaska's oil rich Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Recognizing that this is not just a conservation issue but a human rights issue, Mather lead a collaboration of photographers, filmmakers and writers to document the place, its people, and the wild life in an effort to bring attention to the urgent issue. 

In this episode, Mather fills us in on the lessons he learned from the experience, both about the power of bringing conservation photographers together in a concerted effort but also what it personally took to be able to pull off such a collaboration. 

Get the full show notes and download a handy transcript of the episode at https://ConservationVisuals.com/18

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📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
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🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
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Bonus: It’s been about four weeks since things really got serious with COVID-19 in the US. There's been a lot of adjustments to make as living situations and financial situations have shifted in unexpected ways. For most of us, our work in the field as local photographers, assignment photographers, or instructors has been put on hold. 

However, that doesn't mean everything has to be put on hold.

In fact, there's a lot each of us can work on right now to come out of this crisis stronger than ever. 

This period of time will test our mindsets. It will require us to recognize limiting beliefs and flip them into solutions. It will require us to see the opportunity in every hardship. 

And that’s what I’m digging into within this episode. We're covering six things to work on right now -- whether you are a hobbyist or a pro -- that will help you keep motivated, keep moving, and build up your photography work.

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#017: When is a flawed photo a keeper?

We dive into the details of measuring the value of your images - the content vs the technical quality.

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📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
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#016: In Part One, Episode 15, we talked all about a Scope of Work and how it is basically your best buddy in maintaining a sanity and boosting your creativity during a conservation photography project. With that Scope of Work, you set your goals and your expectations and your time frames for your project.

Then, with that clarity in hand, it's time to really break things down.

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to craft your ultimate to do list. But don't get me wrong. This is not some sort of checklist, or even a schedule. It is way, way more than that. But first, grab the free template so you can draft your work breakdown and take notes as you listen.

Download the free Work Breakdown Template at https://ConservationVisuals.com/16

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📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
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🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
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