Outdoor Photography Podcast

It’s been a long time!  Today I share an important announcement about the upcoming Out of Chicago LIVE! Online Photography Conference (which you won’t want to miss!), and I talk a bit about why the podcast has been on an extended pause.  Thanks for listening!

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Today, I share a brief update on some changes happening in my personal life and why I need to temporarily pause the podcast.

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Episode 84: Today, we’re paying tribute to the last ten incredible guests we’ve had on the podcast.  Each of them has shared their wisdom and valuable perspectives about photography, creativity, composition, and connecting with nature.  This special Tidbit Tuesday is a compilation of their responses to the last question I ask, which is: What does connecting with nature mean to you?  Their responses are touching and thought-provoking, and I hope they inspire you to consider what connecting with nature means to you, too.  Please enjoy!

GUEST WEBSITES:

Episode 63: Alyce Bender

Episode 65: Justin Black

Episode 67: David Thompson

Episode 69: Viktoria Haack

Episode 71: David Johnston

Episode 73: Ben Williamson

Episode 75: Colleen Gara

Episode 77: Anna Morgan

Episode 79: Kristen Ryan

Episode 83: Charles Needle

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Episode 83: Today I sit down with award-winning fine art photographer, Charles Needle, to chat about:

• How photography helped him recover from a debilitating illness
• The benefits of having a mindful approach to photography
• Photographers who mentored him early in his photography journey and helped him to find his vision and encouraged him to teach photography
• Photography as a subtractive art
• How to let the subject speak to you
• Why you should consider using a smartphone over a DSLR or mirrorless camera for creative photography
• What the differences and similarities are between macrophotography, abstract photography, and impressionistic photography
• The key types of contrast that generally work well for impressionistic photography
• Technical and creative tips on using techniques like intentional camera movement (ICM) and multiple exposures (ME) - even with a smartphone!
• Compositional elements and assets he looks for when creating abstracts and impressionistic images
• Compositional tips for abstract and impressionistic photography
• Photography as a performance art
• Charles answers your submitted macrophotography questions
• And much more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://charlesneedlephoto.com/

Impressionistic Photography, by Charles Needle

Creative Macro Photography, by Charles Needle

Charles’ Gear Recommendations

Charles’ free Multiple Exposure Script for Photoshop

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Nancy Rotenberg

Freeman Patterson

Topaz Gigapixel AI

Slow Shutter Cam App

Average Camera Pro App

The Plamp

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Episode 82: Welcome to a special edition of Tidbit Tuesday featuring YOUR best, favorite, or most unusual outdoor photography tidbits!  A huge thank you to each of the listeners who contributed to this episode!  It’s packed with great ideas.

LINKS MENTIONED:

The listeners who contributed to this episode are listed below with their websites and social media handles if they shared them.  Be sure to check out and support their work! 

Paul Rodden

Denise Lehenbauer

Egídio Leitão: https://egidio.photography/ 

Follow Egídio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/egidiotx/  

Chris Sobczak

Jim Moyer 

John Van't Land

Jim Klosiewski

 Julie Picardi: https://www.juliepicardiphotography.com/

Follow Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jules8908/ and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliepicardiphotography 

Gary Danis

Tinkle Belle

Topaz DeNoise AI

Learn How to Use the Intersect Masks in Lightroom with Nigel Danson

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Episode 81: Today I sit down with six of seven members of the esteemed Photo Cascadia team, to chat about:

• How the collective got started and what keeps them going strong
• The inspiration behind their newest book, Washington Evergreen: Land of Nature Wonders
• The diverse photographic opportunities found in the seven regions of Washington
• Preparation tips for exploring remote wilderness areas
• Some funny stories from the trail
• Reflections on our relationship with nature and our positive and negative impacts
• Turning points in their respective photography careers that challenged them creatively or contributed to their growth as photographers
• What the photographers want to express through their photography
• And much more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://www.photocascadia.com/

Order Washington Evergreen: Land of Nature Wonders, by Photo Cascadia

Follow Photo Cascadia on Instagram

Team Members:

Erin Babnik: http://www.erinbabnik.com/

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Sean Bagshaw: http://www.outdoorexposurephoto.com/ 

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David Cobb: http://www.dmcobbphoto.com/ 

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Adrian Klein: http://www.adrianklein.com/ 

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Kevin McNeal: http://www.kevinmcnealphotography.com/ 

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Chip Phillips: http://www.chipphillipsphotography.com/ 

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Zack Schnepf: http://www.zschnepf.com/ 

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To become a member of Nature Photographer’s Network (NPN), go to https://npn.link/ops and get 10% off your first annual subscription with the coupon code "OPS10" at checkout. 

Episode 80:  In today’s quick Tidbit Tuesday, I share five quick tips on how to protect yourself from contracting a tick-borne illness after spending time in nature.  Ticks are prevalent all over the world, and while their bites are sometimes harmless, they can also transmit pathogens that cause pretty debilitating diseases.  Preventing bites in the first place can go a long way in keeping you safe from these little critters.  

LINKS MENTIONED:

Submit your favorite photography or outdoor tip for a special Tidbit Tuesday featuring our listeners by Sunday Oct 16, 2022 here: https://www.speakpipe.com/OutdoorPhotographyPodcast or go to https://www.outdoorphotographypodcast.com and click the “Submit a Question” button to record your voice message.  Be sure to include your photography website and/or social media handle in your recording! 

Informational Links:

Outdoor Photography School Tick Safety Guide

How to Safely Remove a Tick Video

Symptoms of Tick-Borne Illnesses (CDC)

Environmental Protection Agency’s Repellent Search Tool

List of Repellents Safe for Skin

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

Product Links:

Sawyer Permethrin Products

Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent

Outdoor clothing companies that provide permethrin-containing clothing:

LL Bean

REI

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Episode 79: Today I sit down with landscape photographer, Kristen Ryan, to chat about:

• How taking photographs of her young children transitioned into her passion for landscape photography
• Her deep-rooted connection to the Teton Mountains
• Being responsive to the landscape rather than approaching it with a rigid structure or expectations
• How having a restrictive schedule of being a mom of four has made her be open to photographic opportunities as they come
• How her music background as a freelance harpist has influenced how she approaches the art and craft of her photography
• The value of practicing the technical side of photography when it comes fostering to the creative side
• Why she decided to offer women-only photography workshops and what they entail
• How she brings a mindfulness approach to her photography and life
• How she’s learned to get better at the ever-elusive work-life balance
• And a whole lot more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Websites: 

http://www.kristenryanphotography.com/ ***Get 10% off mentoring sessions with code “OPS10”

https://www.womencapturemagic.com/ 

Follow Kristen Ryan on:

Instagram

Vero

Kristen’s article: 4 Ingredients to Impactful Landscape Photography

Zojirushi SM-SC60AV Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Mug (affiliate link)

Submit your favorite photography or outdoor tip for a special Tidbit Tuesday featuring our listeners by Sunday Oct 16, 2022 here: https://www.speakpipe.com/OutdoorPhotographyPodcast or go to https://www.outdoorphotographypodcast.com and click the “Submit a Question” button to record your voice message.  Be sure to include your photography website and/or social media handle in your recording! 

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Episode 78:  In today’s quick Tidbit Tuesday, I want to turn the mic around and ask YOU a question!  :)

LINKS MENTIONED:

>>> Submit your favorite photography or outdoor tip for a special Tidbit Tuesday featuring our listeners by Sunday, Oct 16, 2022, here: https://www.speakpipe.com/OutdoorPhotographyPodcast or go to https://www.outdoorphotographypodcast.com and click the “Submit a Question” button to record your voice message.  Be sure to include your photography website and/or social media handle in your recording!

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Episode 77: Today I sit down with nature photographer and writer, Anna Morgan, from British Columbia to chat about:

• Using photography as a tool to ask deeper questions
• How photography helps her to understand herself better
• The importance of observation in her approach to nature photography
• The concepts of finite and infinite play and how it applies to photography and life
• How her intentional approach to photography helps her to pay attention and be more mindful
• Her approach to creating photographs of natural abstracts and when she decides to use techniques like intentional camera movement or multiple exposures
• How to find nature all around us, even in urban areas
• Other ways to relate to nature and what is considered wilderness
• How her masters research in conservation medicine has influenced how she approaches her photography and how she defines conservation
• Systems thinking in conservation, ecology, and environmentalism
• And a whole lot more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://www.annamorgan.ca/ 

***Use coupon code “OPS10” to get 10% off purchases until the end of November 2022***

Follow Anna Morgan:

Instagram

Vero

Facebook

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Recommended Reading:

Finite and Infinite Games, by James Carse

The Infinite Game, by Simon Sinek

The Wholeness of Nature: Goethe's Way Toward a Science of Conscious Participation in Nature, by Henri Bortoft

Art and Fear, by David Bayles and Ted Orland

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