Pixels

In this episode, I’m joined by TJ Thorne. TJ has an open, curious, and playful approach to photography that comes out clearly in this conversation. We discuss comfort zones, expectations, and experimentation; balancing business and creativity and the challenges of monetizing artistic work; and moving away from popular trends to find your personal visual voice.

About TJ Thorne

TJ Thorne is an Oregon-based Fine Art Landscape and Nature Photographer. The inspiration for his work is found in the simplicity and calming aspects of nature and is often evident in his photos. He offers Fine Art Nature Prints, private guiding and instruction, group photography workshops, and tutorial videos.

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Of the photographers I've followed over the years, Stephanie Johnson has been on the most transformative journey. Our conversation explores the significance of imagination and curiosity in the creative process, using our cameras and post-processing as tools to achieve our vision. My favorite part of this chat was Stephanie sharing her insights on the importance of giving oneself permission to play and expand creative boundaries.

Stephanie Johnson is a self-taught creative photographer, who is primarily focused on Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), multiple exposure, and creative photography techniques as a form of artistic expression. She has a deep passion for creating uniquely distinctive images by working with camera movement to reveal the essence of any given scene, and as a creative photographer, she is always seeking to push the boundaries of her own artistry. She brings an inter-connected, creative, and intuitive approach to her photography-as-art to visually express the essence of light, color, form, line, texture, mood, and emotion through the various in-camera creative techniques of ICM. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Arts degree and graduate work in English Literature and is the Founder, Creator, and Publisher of ICM Photography Magazine (ICMPhotoMag).

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What makes an image "art" is more than just the observable elements; it's about evoking emotion. How can we expand our creative vocabulary to include the emotional response to images we see? And what role does social media play in helping us to do that? I make a case for practicing meaningful engagement and offer a challenge to help us all express ourselves more fully.

Images referenced in this episode will be available soon at https://www.bethbuelowphotography.com/pixels-episodes/taking-a-cue-from-inside-out-2-a-social-media-challenge

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In this episode, I’m joined by Pamela Sherlock in a lively and thought-provoking discussion about curating our own work, representation in photography, stretching ourselves with self-portraiture, and the value of being part of a community of artists as a way to sustain and expand our creative energy.

Pamela is a photographer with a master’s degree in theology. Some of the questions her work asks are: what are our responsibilities to our location? How does the landscape we see daily affect us? How does this landscape inform our sense of identity? With many years in other genres of photography, Pamela has recently begun focusing on abstract nature photography. Her work has been shown nationally and is in several permanent collections. Living on a small farm in rural MN, Pamela spends much of her time outdoors, even while juggling a full-time position as Communications Director.

Images we discuss can be seen at https://www.bethbuelowphotography.com/pixels-episodes/self-discovery-through-photography-with-pamela-sherlock

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Just because we're in a fabulous location doesn't mean we'll produce fabulous photos. I share my experience, along with three lessons learned, from time in the forest during a Creative Exploration workshop with TJ Thorne. Coming to you while on vacation in "Up North" Michigan!

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Join me in a lively conversation with John Barclay where I find myself feeling so inspired that I lose track of time! John shares his insights and thoughts into emphasizing the importance of using photography to make your heart sing. We discuss a myriad of topics from inspiration, creative ruts, how to inspire yourself through your own work, and much more.

About John

John Barclay is an award-winning freelance photographer based in Bucks County, PA. John is a passionate photographer, enthusiastic workshop leader and inspirational speaker, presenting. programs to audiences around the world. John’s work has been published in a number of books and magazines, including the highly esteemed Lenswork Magazine, and is treasured by a number of private collectors. Recently, John was published in Lenswork Magazine and the recipient of an excellence award from B&W Magazine.

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In today's episode I am joined by Angie McMonigal, a fine art and commercial architecture photographer based in Chicago. Angie strives to bring a detailed, thoughtful perspective to her work, whether for clients or through the workshops she leads. Having grown up surrounded by nature yet fascinated by the big city she's called home for more than two decades, she brings the meditative calm of her upbringing to a terrain that's always transforming. Drawing from her education in the micro-sciences, including molecular biology, microbiology, and virology, her focus is more frequently on bold architectural details rather than sweeping cityscapes. Our conversation touches on finding inspiration from other art forms to influence and shape your artistic vision, the power of personal projects and series to provide direction and purpose in photography, and how embracing certain creative limitations can force you to find new ways of seeing.

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Could you be placing limitations on your artistic expression without fully realizing it? I share three different experiences that challenged my thinking and provide a way to work through artistic blocks that might be holding us back. There's wisdom from Stephanie Johnson, Georgia O'Keeffe, and as the title references, literal fire 🔥.

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In this conversation, photographer Matt Payne discusses his current direction and vision in landscape photography, emphasizing the importance of exploring smaller scenes and engaging in conversation with nature. He shares his experience and lessons learned from his through hike, highlighting the physical and mental challenges he faced. Matt also reflects on the challenges he encountered on his artistic journey, including the struggle to find his own voice and the temptation to emulate others. He discusses the balance between personal vision and external validation, and the value of competitions and feedback in fostering growth as a photographer. Matt concludes by discussing the sources of his inspiration and the importance of curiosity and exploration. In this conversation, Matt Payne discusses the power of podcasting for inspiration, the future of photography in the age of AI, authenticity and trust in photography, finding inspiration outside of photography, and introduces his podcast and the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.

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Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with photographer Tara Workman about her artistic journey and the transformative shifts in her photography. Tara underscores the power of trusting oneself and embracing curiosity, urging us to maintain a beginner's mindset throughout our creative endeavors.

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