We are overjoyed to welcome Guy Tal and Michael Gordon to the show at the same time.  They are both longtime friends of us and of the show, but to have them together on the same episode is epic!  Listen in as we discuss different topics related to creativity and the creative life, inspiration and happiness in photography.  Because of the length of our discussion, we have created two episodes, each roughly 25 minutes long.  Listen in and take to heart some of the wisdom that these two fantastic creatives discuss this craft of photography.

Link to Michaels Blog Post HERE

Guy mentions a book titled Flow.  HERE is the link to this book.

I am a professional writer and photographic artist living in Utah. I am the author of several books, a blogger, and an educator. In my photographs, I aim to express emotions and moods rather than to document or commemorate the appearances of places or events.

Michael E. Gordon is an award-winning fine art landscape photographer best known for his black and white impressions of California’s deserts which, said Broughton Quarterly, portrays “stunning ethereal beauty from terrain where others see only a bleak landscape.” A lifelong student of nature and wilderness, Michael’s intimate relationship with the natural world yields quiet images of depth and discovery.

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.

We are overjoyed to welcome Guy Tal and Michael Gordon to the show at the same time.  They are both longtime friends of us and of the show, but to have them together on the same episode is epic!  Listen in as we discuss different topics related to creativity and the creative life, inspiration and happiness in photography.  Because of the length of our discussion, we have created two episodes, each roughly 25 minutes long.  Listen in and take to heart some of the wisdom that these two fantastic creatives discuss this craft of photography.

Link to Michaels Blog Post HERE

Guy mentions a book titled Flow.  HERE is the link to this book.

I am a professional writer and photographic artist living in Utah. I am the author of several books, a blogger, and an educator. In my photographs, I aim to express emotions and moods rather than to document or commemorate the appearances of places or events.

Michael E. Gordon is an award-winning fine art landscape photographer best known for his black and white impressions of California’s deserts which, said Broughton Quarterly, portrays “stunning ethereal beauty from terrain where others see only a bleak landscape.” A lifelong student of nature and wilderness, Michael’s intimate relationship with the natural world yields quiet images of depth and discovery.

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.

In this episode of We Talk Photo, Jack and John talk about their most recent workshop in Katmai National Park photographing the grizzly bears amidst the Fall colors.  This was their 7th workshop in this beautiful area and once again provided an amazing experience for all of the folks who came along.  This is a bucket-list type of workshop as this experience is unlike any other and is magnificent!  Imagine standing in a river with 3-8 grizzly bears all around you!    We saw over 100 bears a day as we rafted the small rivers between wilderness lakes, photographing along the way as bears appeared.

Here is a link to the battery charger Jack talked about.  This is for Fujifilm batteries but you can navigate and find a model to fit your specific batteries.    Llano Battery Charger Link

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.

Jack and John welcome Tiffany Reed Briley to the podcast!  It’s a long time overdue having Tiffany on the program, so the conversation is lively and diverse.  Take a step in to Tiffanys world as she travels for her numerous workshops and runs her successful businesses, bringing inspiration, education and creativity to her clients.  Uplifting and informational, the conversation is relaxed and entertaining.

Tiffany Reed Briley is a professional, nature photographer, who turned her passion into three thriving and very successful businesses. She is the owner of Charleston Photography Tours, The Photography Workshop Company and Sharpen Your Shutter.  Twice she has been named Diamond Photographer Of The Year through the Professional Photographers Association. She is a sought after mentor and in-demand instructor who guides photographers towards identifying and establishing their styles as well as consulting on marketing, sales and profit centers for their work.

Tiffanys Website: https://www.tiffanybriley.com/

Tiffanys Workshops: https://www.photographyworkshopcompany.com/workshops

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.

Join Jack and John as they talk with their longtime friend Bill Fortney.  Bill is an institution in the photographic community and has enjoyed a career spanning over 55 years.  He is one of the pioneers of the photo workshop concepts and has met and befriended all of the luminaries of this profession.  Listen in as they discuss Bills earlier career and what got him started down the photographic path

We welcome Rain Hayes back to the program in this episode and catch up with her as she has transitioned more towards photography using UV light.  Listen to the fascinating discussion as Rain tell us about the light spectrum and how she uses the UV light to produce absolutely stunning imagery of flowers and other botanicals.

Please visit her website at https://www.rainhayes.com/

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.

Jack and John welcome to the show a wonderful photographer who you may not have heard of yet, but we think you will hear about in the not too distant future.  His work reflects thoughtful consideration of the art and craft of photography and is what inspired us to bring him on the show and introduce him to you!  If you’d like to watch the video instead, you can find it on YouTube HERE

Excerpt from Brents Bio:

Here, you will find quiet, creative, and awe-inspiring nature photography that I created during my travels to distant natural places, as well as in my local area in the Upper Midwestern region of the United States.

Nature photography provides me with constant challenges that yield deep rewards in terms of personal growth and satisfaction. On a continual search for inspiration, I find myself driven to explore places, subjects, ideas, and emotions I’m not sure I would without a camera. Photographing the natural world has me continually reflecting on my place within it and how I want to convey its significance.

More practically, it can be incredibly fun and it keeps me in a healthy physical condition so that I can hike long distances and carry heavy equipment.

Brents Website: https://brentgoesoutsi.de/collections

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.

Jack and John welcome the immensely talented Bruce Percy to the show.  If you don’t know Bruces work, please visit his website (link below) and immerse yourself in his beautiful work before listening to this two-part interview.  Bruce joins Jack and John from Scotland where he is home for a brief time between his workshop travels.

Listen in as they discuss Bruces methodology, the concepts of creativity and how to grow as an artist by gaining confidence in yourself and trusting your instincts.  It is a riveting interview and one that went so long we divided it in to two episodes!

Bruces’ Website:  https://www.brucepercy.co.uk

Excerpts from Bruces Bio

I’ve always been drawn to the arts: drawing and painting as a kid, music composition as a teenager and photography as an adult. As I’ve grown older, I’ve found that I’m much more attracted to the wilderness and the people that live on the edges of it. Photography is a great way of getting closer to the land and the cultures that inhabit it.

I use Hasselblad V series film cameras and Fuji Velvia 50 and Kidak E100 film. I’ve been shooting film since the late 80’s. I guess you could say I’m old-school. I just like the process and it’s become part of me, so I don’t see the need to change.

I also believe that I make pictures for myself. It’s all too easy in this day and age to feel a pressure or need to find approval. Best advice I can give you is to do what you like, and that way you will be true to yourself. If you do that, you can’t go wrong.

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.

Part 2 of our interview with Bruce Percy!  Jack and John welcome the immensely talented Bruce Percy to the show.  If you don’t know Bruces work, please visit his website (link below) and immerse yourself in his beautiful work before listening to this two-part interview.  Bruce joins Jack and John from Scotland where he is home for a brief time between his workshop travels.

Listen in as they discuss Bruces methodology, the concepts of creativity and how to grow as an artist by gaining confidence in yourself and trusting your instincts.  It is a riveting interview and one that went so long we divided it in to two episodes!

Bruces’ Website:  https://www.brucepercy.co.uk

Excerpts from Bruces Bio

I’ve always been drawn to the arts: drawing and painting as a kid, music composition as a teenager and photography as an adult. As I’ve grown older, I’ve found that I’m much more attracted to the wilderness and the people that live on the edges of it. Photography is a great way of getting closer to the land and the cultures that inhabit it.

I use Hasselblad V series film cameras and Fuji Velvia 50 and Kidak E100 film. I’ve been shooting film since the late 80’s. I guess you could say I’m old-school. I just like the process and it’s become part of me, so I don’t see the need to change.

I also believe that I make pictures for myself. It’s all too easy in this day and age to feel a pressure or need to find approval. Best advice I can give you is to do what you like, and that way you will be true to yourself. If you do that, you can’t go wrong.

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.

Happy New Year!  Jack and John kick off 2025 with a discussion about what to do during the “off season” of winter, such as setting goals, finding inspiration for the new year and growing your knowledge, skills and abilities.  It’s a great reminder that even though you may not be out on location during this season, it’s a wonderful time to reflect and set some direction for your artistry.  Everyone at We Talk Photo wishes you a happy and prosperous New Year!

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.