Dark and moody with just a hint of glowing light is one of the most desirable outdoor photography effects, and something that so many photographers spend years trying to perfect. In this episode, photographer Jon Engele shares his tips and tricks to light paint your images and create beautiful dark and moody glow.

Links from this episode:

Jon's Website

Jon's Instagram

Jon's Tutorials

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The ultra-wide is a landscape photographer's best friend, but it can be one of the most challenges lenses to use when you want to create portfolio-worthy images. In this week's podcast, you'll learn some of the biggest mistakes photographers make when using an ultra-wide and how to overcome these problems to improve your photography and give justice to the stunning scenes you're capturing.

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As photographers, we are on a never-ending pursuit of creating higher detail and higher quality images, and there is still a lot to be desired when it comes to astrophotography. If you've ever wondered how photographers capture extreme detail in their wide-angle Milky Way shots, Anthony Lopez is here to share all the details with you in today's podcast episode.

Links from this episode:

Anthony's Instagram

Anthony's Website

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Have you ever wondered what photography will look like in 10, 20, 50, or even 100 years from now? A lot will change, especially when you look back and contrast where we are now with where we were 20 years ago. And with the rise of AI, photography may look vastly different in the coming years.

In this episode, I'll cover where I think photography is going and why I'm not worried about AI. Additionally, we'll touch on megapixels and how long before our equipment is limited by the environments we are shooting in.

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Creating standalone images is great, but putting numerous images together and working on a project can be an even better way to get the word out there. Scott Kranz has been working on a special project for the last few years that he shares with us in this episode, as well as enlightening us about the process of conceptualizing a project, creating a book, and more. Whether you're looking for inspiration for your first (or next) project or are looking to learn how you can start a project of your own, this episode is loaded with advice from Scott.

Links from this episode:

Scott's Website

Scott's Instagram

Scott's YouTube

Learn From Scott Kranz

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A star tracker is the single most important investment you can make if you want to take night photos that are full of detail with minimal noise. There is no better purchase right now than a star tracker if you aim to improve your Milky Way and astrophotography. In this episode, we'll cover what you need to know about star tracking if you're new, as well as tips and tricks to get the most out of your star tracker. Even if you're experienced, you'll learn some things I wish I had known years ago when I first picked up a tracker.

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Feeling like your photography feels more like "snapshots" than it does "fine art"? In this week's podcast, photographer Forest Barkdoll-Weil shares how he turns a vision into something spectacular. We go from talking about planning, picking the perfect composition, how to evoke more emotion in your images, post-processing, and more. If you're ready to turn your photography into an artful masterpiece, this is the perfect episode for you.

Links from this episode:

Forest's Instagram

Forest's YouTube

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Video is a great way to add more emotion to the story you're trying to tell, and it can also be a fantastic way to grow your audience. In today's video-driven world, video can help you reach new audiences on social media. This podcast episode covers why you should shoot video, what settings to use, and how to post-process the footage.

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Ultra-wide is getting even wider... In this week's podcast episode, I spoke with Australian photographer Samuel Markham, an avid user of a 10mm ultra-wide lens. This focal length can give you a unique perspective on the landscape, making it an excellent choice for outdoor photographers worldwide. Samuel gives us his pitch for why this lens should be your next purchase, along with some tips and tricks for getting the most out of this ultra-wide focal length.

Links from today's episode:

Samuel's Website

Samuel's Facebook

Samuel's Instagram

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After numerous years of selling my photos at Art Fairs, I've decided to hang it up and sell all of my panels, booth, and trailer. I learned a lot over those few years, but ultimately decided it was no longer worth my time. In this podcast episode, I'll share what I've learned and help you if you've been thinking about putting yourself out there and selling your images at Art Fairs.

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