In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast

In this episode we talk to Suzie Weiss from Melbourne, Australia.Suzie talks about how she got into photography, whether or not she is a portrait or landscape photographer, travel and a whole lot of gear talk.Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonphotographyFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenElle's detailsInstagram: @esuzieweiss

In this episode we talk to Elle Chen from Melbourne, Australia. Elle talks about how she got into photography, the "wave" that sparked it all off and what drives her to continue.Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonphotographyFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenElle's detailsInstagram: @elleidauWebsite: www.chenhooley.com 

After a small break we start season 3 with a rather large social media rant by Sarina who lost her socials this week due to hacking.  We also update the gallery information and talk about Fuji colour.Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonphotographyFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomen

In todays episode we talk to Danielle Watson about her recent experience after winning some awards for her photography including online bullying, trolling and sexual harassment. Steph and Sarina take this  matter incredibly seriously and are appalled by the stories that have followed since Dani went public. Thank you Dani for your open and honest discussion.Thank you for listening to the In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast. Find us on our socials here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/in.focus.women Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomen Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/infocuswomenWebsite: https://www.infocuswomen.com/ Like, Subscribe and share with a friend.You can find our guest Danielle Watson at the following places:Website: https://www.daniellewatson.com.au/ Instagram: @daniwatsonauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/au.daniwatsonThank you as always for your support. Steph and Sarina xx (@steph_vella & @sarinajackson)

This week we talk to Wanda Craswell who lives on the Sunshine (Rainy) Coast in Queensland. Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenVivid Sydney Workshop: https://www.infocuswomen.com/vivid-workshopsWebsite https://www.wandacraswellphotography.com/ Instagram   @wandacraswellphotographyTikTok  @wandacraswellphotographyYouTube: Wanda Craswell Photographyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEkTIJnVSWaiElo4mnLbbcQ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Wanda-Craswell-Photography/100045701125442/ Wanda Craswell is a travel and landscape photographer.Originally from Sydney Australia, and having lived in Canada and the UK, Von has called the Sunshine Coast Australia home for over 20 years. Passionate about travel and the ocean, she has travelled to 7 continents (highlight was sea kayaking in Antarctica) and hopes to continue her travels post-pandemic. Von has extensive experience public speaking at photography conferences and camera clubs about topics such as travel, flow/long exposure photography, and business. She has enjoyed being the guest speaker on podcasts. Contact her to book an engagement.Working with brands such as SanDisk, NISI Filters Australia, Western Digital and TCL Mobile, you can request her Media Kit and arrange social media content creation, sponsored posts and gear reviews.Focused on delivering fun small group workshops and tours that concentrate on easy, patient learning, Von prioritises quality experiences over big group numbers. Her workshops generally have under 5 participants.Wanda Craswell Photography is a Quality Tourism Accredited Business, a Tassie Tourism Ambassador and a member of Nature First - the Alliance for Responsible Nature Photography.

We talk about Vivid Sydney and getting the Gallery Exhibition back on track and all the info you need for this. Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenVivid Sydney Workshop: https://www.infocuswomen.com/vivid-workshops

In Episode 9 we talk to Tracey Cooke . Tracey is a New Zealander living in Perth, Australia and spends her weekends travelling into the outback in Jack the Jeep to get amazing aerial landscape photographs. Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women    @steph_vella    @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenTracey's DetailsInstagram: @TraceyCookePhotographyInstagram: @outbackwithjackFacebook: @TraceyCookePhotographyWebsite: www.traceycooke.com.au (coming soon)

In Episode 8 we talk to Brie Stockwell. Brie is based in Austin, Texas and is an incredible landscape photographer. Hold onto you hats, as Brie takes us on a journey!!Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenBrie's DetailsInstagram: @asliceofbrie2020Website: https://www.creativemindscoach.comhttps://creativemindscoach.com

After the amazing feedback from our Steph Fires Up Episode, we are back with just us. And believe it or not,  Steph does most of the talking  again this episode. We talk about preparation for a shoot, Aps to use and what we have been up to over the last month. We also talk about Vivid Sydney and the upcoming workshops. Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenVivid Sydney Workshop: https://www.infocuswomen.com/vivid-workshops

In Episode 6 we talk to Deb Clark. Deb is based in New Zealand and is an incredible landscape photographer. Deb says "there is nothing I love more than being outside in nature with my camera.  It warms my heart and calms my soul.""I'm very proud and forever thankful to be supported as a, Nisi Ambassador,  Nikon Z Creator and F-stop Gear Staff Pro".Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenDeb's DetailsInstagram: @debc_nzTwitter: @debc_nzWebsite: https://www.debclarkphotography.nzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebClarkPhotographyNZ

This week we delve into the world of printing. We talk to Janet Sydney, an experienced printer on how to get a file ready for print, what the printer is looking for including file type, colour selection and paper selection. Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomen

Believe it or not,  Steph does most of the talking  discussing an imporant topic when it comes to photography. Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomen

In Episode 3 we talk to Margaret Soraya. Margaret is a specialist sea and water photographer from the Scottish Highlands. We talk about creativity, failure and wild swimming. Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenMargarets DetailsInstagram: @margaretsorayaYou Tube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MargaretSorayaPodcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/quiet-landscapes-with-margaret-soraya/id1553797842Workshops: https://www.quietlandscapes.co.uk/Online Membership: https://creative-haven.newzenler.comWebsite: https://www.margaretsoraya.com/Festival: https://creative-light.co.uk/Books discussedJulia Cameron “ The artists Way “ Sean Tucker  “Meaning in the making" 

In Episode 2 we talk to Mieke Boynton. Mieke is a specialist landscape and aerial photographer from the beautiful Alpine Valleys of North-East Victoria (Australia).She and her partner Matt Palmer run the Alpine Light Gallery in picturesque Bright, and Mieke teaches photography through workshops and online tutorials. Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomen Mieke's website: www.miekeboynton.comAlpine Light Gallery website: https://alpinelight.com.au/Instagram handles: @miekeboyntonphotography & @alpinelightgalleryFacebook Pages: /MiekeBoyntonPhotography & /AlpineLightGalleryVideo Workshops: www.miekeboynton.com/workshops

Welcome to 2022, Season 2 and our first Episode (1) of the year. Steph and Sarina talk about the last couple of months, what lies ahead in 2022 and a general catch up, including the invasion of the Huntsman spiders! Our thoughts are with everyone in NSW and QLD, Australia affected by the floods.  We look forward to an exciting and insightful 2022 with many great interviews coming up. Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomen

Episode 16 of The In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast with Steph Vella and Sarina Jackson.In this episode we wrap up 2021. We wish everyone a safe and happy festive season and look forward to brining you many more amazing guests in 2022. Thank you to all our guests this year.Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomen

Episode 15 of The In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast with Steph Vella and Sarina Jackson.In this episode we talk to London based seascape  photographer Rachael Talibart about her journey into photography, her work big wave seeking trips and her educational programs and workshops .Show Notes and LinksWebsite:  www.infocuswomen.comInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenRachael Talibarthttps://www.instagram.com/rachaeltalibart/https://www.rachaeltalibart.com https://www.f11workshops.comhttps://www.twitter.com/rtalibargtLast minute availability on online course, Creative Development, 15-16 December 2021: https://f11workshops.com/product/creative-development-workshop/100 foot wave Documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14126234/

Episode 14 of The In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast with Steph Vella and Sarina Jackson.In this episode we talk to Seattle based landscape and wild life photographer Candace Dyar about her journey into photography, her work in conservation of wildlife and nature  and her educational programs and workshops .Show Notes and LinksWebsite:  www.infocuswomen.comLink to Book: www.infocuswomen.com/in-focus-women-bookInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenCandace Dyarhttps://www.instagram.com/candacedyar/https://www.candacedyar.com Some of the articles that we discussed are found through the following links:The prominent group of scientists, wildlife biologists + professionals with a combined 1,500 years of experience in wildlife management with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP), have all stated that the extreme anti-wolf policies carry no merit and have no scientific basis.: https://mountainjournal.org/scientists-say-montana-laws-targeting-wolves-have-no-scientific-basis?fbclid=IwAR2vRnLF9oN7pNNe49o6yRARG6tiZdVnhXv7Dq7kuj-YDlTFXBsV3Bl7Z1ALetter from 200 tribal leaders representing tribes/advocacy organizations sent a letter to the Interior Secretary demanding emergency relisting of grey wolves: https://www.yahoo.com/now/tribal-leaders-urge-interior-sec-195732323.htmlArticle that discusses alternative non-lethal methods recommended by science that can keep wolves from killing livestock: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/these-non-lethal-methods-encouraged-science-can-keep-wolves-killing-livestock-180976505/Where people can take action to put wolves back on the Endangered Species List (for international): https://act.defenders.org/page/33701/action/1

Episode 13 of The In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast with Steph Vella and Sarina Jackson.In this episode we talk to Italian based award winning photographer Isabella Tabacchi about her journey into photography, her competition success and her educational programs and workshops in the Dolomites, Italy.Show Notes and LinksWebsite:  www.infocuswomen.comLink to Book: www.infocuswomen.com/in-focus-women-bookInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenIsabella Tabacchihttps://www.instagram.com/isabellandscapeshttps://isabellatabacchi.com/https://twitter.com/bellandscapes

Episode 12 of The In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast with Steph Vella and Sarina Jackson.In this episode we discuss what we have learnt from all our guests to date, we talk about the new upgrades to Photoshop and Lightroom and the new releases from DJI and Nikon. We also discuss the shooting technique of Focal Length Blending.Show Notes and Links:Website:  www.infocuswomen.comLink to Book: www.infocuswomen.com/in-focus-women-bookInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenGEAR:DJI Mavic 3DJI Action 2www.DJI.comNikon Z9www.nikon.comPhotoshopLightroomwww.adobe.com

Episode 11 of The In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast with Steph Vella and Sarina Jackson.In this episode we talk to Chicago based (but her heart is in the Tetons) photographer Kristen Ryan about her journey into photography, Women Capture Magic and her educational programs.Show Notes and LinksWebsite:  www.infocuswomen.comLink to Book: www.infocuswomen.com/in-focus-women-bookInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenKristen Ryanhttps://www.instagram.com/kristenryanphotographyhttps://www.kristenryanphotography.com/https://www.facebook.com/kristenryanphotographyWomen Capture Magichttps://www.womencapturemagic.com/

Episode 10 of The In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast with Steph Vella and Sarina Jackson.In this episode we talk to Canadian based photographer Viktoria Haack about her journey into photography and where it will take her, discussing what being a photographer means to her and her environment, her work with Nikon. Show Notes and LinksWebsite:  www.infocuswomen.comLink to Book: www.infocuswomen.com/in-focus-women-bookInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenViktoria Haackhttps://www.instagram.com/viktoriahaackhttps://www.viktoriahaackphotography.ca/https://www.facebook.com/viktoriahaack

Episode 9of The In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast with Steph Vella and Sarina Jackson.In this episode we talk to Hobart, Tasmania based photographer Hillary Younger about her journey into photography and where it will take her, discussing what being a photographer means to her and her environment.  Show Notes and LinksWebsite:  www.infocuswomen.comLink to Book: www.infocuswomen.com/in-focus-women-bookInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenHillary Younger https://www.instagram.com/hillary_younger/

Episode 8 of The In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast with Steph Vella and Sarina Jackson.In this episode we talk about In Focus Women and why we do it. We talk about what inspires us on a daily basis to shoot, to keep In Focus Women going and how we hope to inspire others. We also have some exciting announcements to make.  Show Notes and Links'Website:  www.infocuswomen.comLink to Book: www.infocuswomen.com/in-focus-women-bookInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenBookZen Camera - Creative wakening with a daily practice in photographyDavid Ulrich

Episode 7 of The In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast with Steph Vella and Sarina Jackson.In this episode we talk to the Reykjavik, Iceland based photographer Serena Dzenis.  Show Notes and Links'Website:  www.infocuswomen.comLink to Book: www.infocuswomen.com/in-focus-women-bookInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenLaurie WinterWebsite:   www.serenavsworld.comInstagram: @serenavsworldFacebook: www.facebook.com/serenavsworld

Episode 6 of The In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast with Steph Vella and Sarina Jackson.In this episode we talk to the Wellington, New Zealand based photographer Laurie Winter.  Show Notes and Links'Website:  www.infocuswomen.comLink to Book: www.infocuswomen.com/in-focus-women-bookInstagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomenFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenLaurie WinterWebsite:   www.lauriewinterphotography.comInstagram: @laurie_winterFacebook: www.facebook.com/lauriewinterphotography

Episode 5 of The In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast with Steph Vella and Sarina Jackson. In this episode we discuss the importance of gear insurance and discuss the common consumer drones on the market and some tips and tricks in using drones for landscape photography. Show Notes and Links'Website:  www.infocuswomen.com Link to Book: www.infocuswomen.com/in-focus-women-book Instagram: @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajackson Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomen Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/infocuswomenDrones:DJI MiniDJI Air 2SDJI Mavic Pro 2DJI Phantom 4www.dji.com.auInsurance: www.photoinsurance.com.au Drone Reference to Dallas Cowboys one take drone footage link is :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO-jS5YYqeY 

Thank you for listening to the In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast. Find us on our socials here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/in.focus.women Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomen Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/infocuswomenWebsite: https://www.infocuswomen.com/ Our In Focus Women 2021 Book is available for order:https://www.infocuswomen.com/product-page/in-focus-women-2021-photo-book  Like, Subscribe and share with a friend.You can find our guest Danielle Watson at the following places:Website: https://www.daniellewatson.com.au/ Instagram: @daniwatsonauFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/au.daniwatsonThank you as always for your support. Steph and Sarina xx (@steph_vella & @sarinajackson)

Thank you for listening to the In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast. Find us on our socials here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/in.focus.women/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomen Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/infocuswomenWebsite: https://www.infocuswomen.com/ Our In Focus Women 2021 Book is available for order:https://www.infocuswomen.com/product-page/in-focus-women-2021-photo-book  Like, Subscribe and share with a friend. Thank you as always for your support. Steph and Sarina xx (@steph_vella & @sarinajackson) 

Thank you for listening to the In Focus Women Podcast. Find us on our socials here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/in.focus.women/ Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomen Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/infocuswomenWebsite: https://www.infocuswomen.com/ Our In Focus Women 2021 Book is available for order:https://www.infocuswomen.com/product-page/in-focus-women-2021-photo-book Like, Subscribe and share with a friend.You can find Erin Babnik at:Website: https://www.erinbabnik.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinbabnik/ Thank you as always for your support.Steph and Sarina xx (@steph_vella & @sarinajackson) 

Episode 1 of The In Focus Women Landscape Photography Podcast with Steph Vella and Sarina Jackson. In this episode we introduce Steph and Sarina, talk about In Focus Women and how it began, along with what the future holds.Show Notes and LinksWebsite www.infocuswomen.comLink to Book www.infocuswomen.com/in-focus-women-book Instagram @in.focus.women @steph_vella @sarinajacksonFacebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/infocuswomen Facebook Page www.facebook.com/infocuswomen