Master the Moment — Outdoor Photography Podcast

A great landscape photograph rarely happens by accident. In this episode, we're breaking down the complete planning process behind a successful landscape photography shoot, from researching locations and weather conditions to understanding light, seasonal changes, tides, and backup plans when conditions don't cooperate. Whether you're heading out for a local sunrise or traveling across the country for a bucket-list destination, you'll learn how proper planning can dramatically increase your chances of coming home with stronger images instead of just hoping for good luck.

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Kevin's Instagram

Kevin's YouTube

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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 field, which I'll detail in this week's podcast episode!

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We all want to create stronger visual images, but it can be difficult to know how. In this episode, photographer Anders Blesvik Gandrud shares some of his best tips and trips to help us create better images in the field that can then be transformed in post-processing to produce more stunning images. Anders talks about reinforcing the mood of your image when editing it, rather than inventing mood with post-processing which helps to keep the image looking realistic and visually compelling.

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Anders' Instagram

Anders' TikTok

Anders' Lightroom Presets

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I've made a lot of mistakes over the last few years when growing my social media pages, but I've also found a few strategies that helped me build my account from the bottom up in a short amount of time. In this week's podcast episode, I'll talk about 5 strategies I used to help grow quicker, as well as talk about some mistakes I made and mistakes I see other photographers making when trying to reach a greater audience.

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HDR Displays have been around for a while, but the technology is still rapidly improving, and the process is simplifying. Yet so many photographers still choose to use SDR images on social media, even when HDR is supported and far more stunning. In this podcast episode, HDR expert and photographer Greg Benz shares what you need to know to start using HDR displays to their fullest capability, and how you can use this type of image to help differentiate yourself from other photographers.

Links from this episode:

Greg's Website

See if You Have an HDR Display

Web Sharp PRO Panel

Greg's YouTube

Greg's Instagram

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Capturing the perfect wildlife shot is tough enough, and if you're making these mistakes, it is even harder. In this week's podcast episode, I want to help you avoid some of the most common wildlife photography mistakes that will help you to capture your dream images.

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Small scenes are more popular than ever, and for good reason. Capturing the finer details of the landscape requires a keen eye and patience, but those who are willing to put in the work are rewarded with stunningly original images that really stand out. In this week's episode, I spoke with photographer Taylor Picard about capturing small scenes. Taylor enlightens us with some of her best advice for those who want to capture those scenes and tells us what elements to look for to capture the best images.

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Taylor's Website

Taylor's Instagram

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Shooting with a telephoto lens can be one of the best ways to get portfolio images on days when you might not have portfolio-worthy weather conditions. The telephoto is also my favorite and most used lens. In this week's podcast episode, I'll teach you exactly how I pick off smaller details in the scene to capture beautiful telephoto images.

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Whether you want to be the next full-time outdoor photographer or just want to make a few dollars to fund your next trip, this week's podcast episode is just for you. I spoke with photographer Jay Fritts about how he became a full-time photographer and how he recommends growing their platform to start earning money.

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Jay's Instagram

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If you’ve ever been told that you need Photoshop to edit better photos, that you should always shoot at f/11, or that expensive gear is the secret to better photos… this episode is for you. In this episode of Master the Moment, I'll break down 8 of the biggest photography myths holding outdoor photographers back and explain what actually matters when it comes to capturing sharper, cleaner, more compelling landscape images.

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