The Open Shutter Photography Podcast

This episode is a little different to usual, because we are taking a break from new interviews over christmas and the new year, and instead I thought it would be fun to look back over some highlights from the first 24 episodes and interviews. But rather than pick some random top clips from the various photographers who have been on the podcast this year, I think it's going to be doubly interesting if I try to stick to a theme for each compilation... So to kick this off, todays compilation episode is a kind of crossover between minimalist landscape photography and shooting locally. Given the still current travel situation worldwide, shooting locally is a very relevant topic so to start with you'll hear from Anthony Lamb from episode 2 about his minimalist style and how to capture interesting and unique images in your local area, when you don't have epic landscape vistas on your doorstep. Then you'll hear from episode 19's Mads Peter Iversen who this year has focused on photographing and videoing his home country of Denmark, and shares his advice for taking great landscapes without having to travel far.  And finally Alex Noriega from episode 11 who talks about how to capture abstract and minimalist landscape photos, and while we don't discuss it specifically in the context of shooting locally, I think this approach of photography is a great option for photographers who want to capture something different and interesting close to home no matter where you live. Links & Resources Episode #2: How To Develop Your Own Style By Connecting Emotionally With Your Photography – with Anthony Lamb Episode #11: The Art Of The Intimate Landscape – with Alex Noriega Episode #19: All Things Landscape Photography – with Mads Peter Iversen Further Resources Luminosity Masking Panel for Photoshop - Designed and developed by Steve Arnold to make luminosity masking quicker, easier, and more effective. Podcast listeners receive a 45% discount!

Today we are joined by astro photographer and astrophysicist, Anthony Salsi to talk about photographing the moon. Anthony is currently in the final year of his PHD having had a passion for the night sky since childhood, but he only started photographing it less than a year ago. I stumbled across one of Anthony's images of the moon on reddit a few weeks ago, which led me to his instagram profile, and even though he only started sharing his moon images since August, it's no surprise that there are already over 21 thousand people following his work. So I highly recommend you check out Anthonys instagram profile, at @astronophilos and Anthony has kindly invited you to ask him any questions about astronomy or astro photography by sending him a direct message on instagram. Links & Resources @astronophilos on Instagram – Check out all of Anthony's moon images on Instagram Autostakkert | Siril – Two of the free image stacking software options Anthony mentioned in the episode Talking Points How Anthony discovered his passion for the universe at an early age Using rare events like the NEOWISE comet to spark new interest in the night sky How the night sky puts everything into perspective Seeing into the past when we observe the universe How to reveal the hidden colours of the moon What the moon's colours signify How to bring out the hidden details of objects in the night sky The importance of stacking exposures How to capture thousands of exposures in a few minutes to stack later  Anthony's equipment setup for photographing the moon The most important piece of equipment Using a different capture technique for photographing the moon compared to deep sky Creating mosaic composites of the moon Tracking the moons velocity through the sky When and why light pollution is and isn't an issue for night sky photography How the earths atmosphere can affect night sky photography 

If you love photos of beautiful and majestic animals roaming the canadian wilderness, then you're in for a treat because today we are talking with canadian wildlife photographer, Colleen Gara, who has had her work published in places like the Canadian Geographic Magazine, BBC Wildlife Magazine, and Wild Planet photo magazine to name a few. Colleen has worked with National Geographic and Mattel as a mentor for their “you can be anything” campaign, is a content provider for Travel Alberta, and is a workshop leader for Offbeat, and Canadian Wildlife  Photography Tours. In this episode Colleen shares her love for the wilderness and what it's like to photograph wild bears, wolves, lynx's and more, and shares some tips and advice on how to get started photographing wildlife yourself. Enjoy! Links & Resources @colleengaraphoto – Follow Colleen on Instagram to stay up to date with her latest images ColleenGaraPhotography.com – For futher info about Colleen, images galleries, and more. Talking Points Growing up loving animals and the great outdoors and how photography was a natural extension to that Colleens first steps towards professional wildlife photography work Planning and organising a wildlife photography shoot Going beyond capturing single images of an animal to tell stories over time How to identify individual animals over time What issues some wild animals are facing The excitement of getting the first glimpse of a rare animal you've been waiting for days to see Searching for specific animals versus picking a destination first and seeing what you see How it feels to see a bear staring down the barrel of your lens Colleens favourite wildlife images and why they mean so much Colleens advice for photographers who want to start photographing wildlife  

Please welcome Daniel Gastager to the podcast! Daniel experienced an incredibly fast rise in the landscape photography world when only three years after picking up a camera he was named German Photographer Of The Year at the Sony World Photography Awards. During our conversation we discuss Daniels quick journey to becoming German Photographer Of The Year, and dive into Daniels processes for capturing and editing Epic Landscapes! Resources & Links Daniel Gastager Photography – Head to Daniels website for links to his portfolio, video tutorials, ebooks, and more Daniel_Gastager on Instagram – Follow Daniel on Instagram for regular landscape photography inspiration! Talking Points How Daniel became German Photographer Of The Year at the Sony World Photo Awards only 3 years after picking up a camera Why Daniel turned to Landscape photography after learning other genres The value of re-editing your older images The balance between capture vs editing Instagram VS 500px – which is more effective? What makes a great landscape? Daniel's processing methods / workflow What happens when you don't like your old images any more? How to embed mood and feeling into a photo during the edit What instagram is good for, and what it's not Where to get actually useful feedback on your photography Consistency in editing When should you alter a scene in editing to create a better looking finished image than “what was really there”?  Daniels favourite locations Daniels advice for photographers looking to get more from their RAW files When to move from Lightroom to Photoshop in editing

We are joined this week by a wonderfully talented and entertaining travel photographer, YouTuber, and host of the Pierre T. Lambert Podcast - of course I'm talking about none other than Pierre T. Lambert. There's a lot of photography stuff we could have talked about today, but things are a little different this week. Because a decade ago I stumbled across a book called "The 4 Hour Work Week" by Tim Ferriss which without exaggeration completely changed the trajectory of my entire life... And as I learned recently, Pierre experienced a similar turning point in his life after reading it too! So today we are talking all about how the lessons learned from that book have led to a life and career in Photography. Resources & Links Pierre T. Lambert Photography on YouTube - Subscribe to Pierre's Photography channel Trina & Pierre on YouTube - Subscribe to Pierre's travel adventures channel Pierre T. Lambert on Instagram - Follow Pierre on Instagram to be inspired by his latest images Check out The 4-Hour Work Week Book on Amazon   Talking Points Which ideas from the 4 hour workweek book struck a chord with Pierre first Switching from building someone else's dream to building your own Lifestyle design and creating a career that supports your lifestyle goals Which entrepreneurial ideas Pierre started with and what stuck How to get used to being out of your comfort zone The feeling of being paid for your first photography gig How certain marketing principles from the book helped Pierre price himself straight into the market (and not have to start out cheap!) The right time to quit your day job The successes and failures of Pierres "air bnb for photographers" project Importance of delegating what you shouldn't be doing (and why it's hard to let go) Steve's first big 4hww failure that cost 6 months of time and thousands of dollars - and the important lessons learned The real power of 4HWW concepts - automation Transitioning into becoming a full time YouTuber After hundreds of videos Pierres channel was at a virtual standstill, and the strategy that turned it around almost overnight.  The best type of content for a travel / photography channel What content to focus on if you want people to actually watch and care about your videos The pointlessness of vanity metrics on social media (likes, followers, shares etc) How it can be hard keeping a good work/life/family balance when you love your work

This week I'm talking with my good friend here in Sydney and gifted street photographer Douwe Dijkstra, who goes by “dex” for short, or on Instagram you'll find him on his profile “Monochrome Visions” all one word, or at his website monochrome visions.net. Dex really is a master of lines, shapes, patterns, and generally just finding great compositions where most of us wouldn't. and he photographs exclusively in black and white because as per his personal motto – colour is just a distraction…  Not only that, but virtually all of his photography over the past half a decade has been exclusively with his iPhone! Now for me, and i expect many of you listening, as a landscape photographer with a DSLR, expensive lenses, and with post processing being a massive part of my image making process, what dex does might seem on the surface like the complete opposite of what we do.  But simply browsing Dex's instagram feed for a while is a valuable lesson in composition and finding subjects and points of interest, and this is something that transcends photographic genre.  Before we get started though… congratulations to two of my earlier guests on the podcast, Josh Snow from episode 13 and Isabella Tabacci from episode 9, who just won second and third places respectively in the International Landscape Photographer Of The Year competition. That's a massive, but well deserved achievement – so congrats again to Josh and Isabella. Resources & Links MonochromeVisions on Instagram – Follow Dex's Instagram profile here to browse his latest images and get in touch via DM MonochromeVisions.net – Browse Dex's website for more information Talking Points How Dex discovered his passion for photography Why Mobile is the perfect format for Dex as a photographer The value of capturing moments, versus technical precision How to ask people for permission to be subjects in street photography The links between graphic design and Dex's photography How colour can disguise a boring composition Creating the ultimate personal creative challenge Reaching the milestone of 5000 images posted to Instagram Where Dex draws inspiration from Limitations of mobile photography The importance of keeping photography separate from work Dex's tips for getting started with street photography

Today I'm honoured to be joined by one of the most talented and prolific landscape photographers around, Mads Peter Iversen. And can I just say as we come in to episode 19, that starting this podcast is one of my favourite things I've ever done and I still can't believe how privileged I feel being able to get to know the photographers that have inspired me so much down the years. So I want to thank you for listening, and I want to thank all my guests past, present, and future, for making this possible. Usually I try to stick to a theme or main topic for each episode, but today is a bit less structured and a bit more like me just wanting to get to know how one of my all time favourite landscape photographers does his thing. Statistically speaking, you probably already follow Mads on instagram or subscribe to his youtube channel, but if not then I highly recommend you start now. Resources & Links mpiPhoto.dk - Visit Mads' website for links to his courses, tours, galleries, and blog Photoshop for Landscape Photographers - Take your editing to the next level with Mads' comprehensive Photoshop course for landscape photoraphers Mads Peter Iversen on Instagram - Join over 600,000 others who follow Mads' work on instagram! Mads Peter Iversen on YouTube - Subscribe to Mads' YouTube channel for regular inspirational video blogs and tutorials.   Talking Points How Mads maintains consistency across different types of landscape photography How to capture unique photos from popular locations Mindset differences when in photographer mode VS videographer mode The growth of Mads' YouTube channel Mads' process for creating video blogs How to create videos that people want to watch The different phases of growing an instagram following of over 600,000 Knowing how to give people what they want on each social platform Using Instagram as a business tool Photographing your home country The creative rules Mads follows when creating composite images

Please welcome our guest for episode 18, John Armytage! John is the founder and former executive chairman of the Focus Seascape and Landscape Photography community, which started out as a small sunrise meetup group on Sydney's northern beaches a decade ago and grew to become one of the largest and most valuable communities for Australia-based photographers. The annual FOCUS awards has grown to become one of Australias leading amateur photography competitions, and is a testament to the incredible work John has put in to build this community, and to the community itself who continue to grow together and support one another. Resources & Links John Armytage Photography - visit John's website to learn more about his services and tours FOCUS Community - join the main FOCUS community hub on Facebook FOCUS Sponsors - Check out the FOCUS communities sponsors with links to special member-only offers Talking Points How the Focus community started and what it has evolved into How forming a committee enabled the Focus community to grow John's passion for helping and what that can lead to in others The pride in seeing other peoples' progress How Focus members have gone on to great things John's philosophy for improving your photography Why it's so important to get people out of doing life alone The joy of teaching others How John has started to grow his own photography business since stepping down as executive charmain of Focus earlier this year  

Our guest this week is the incredibly talented and multi-award winning photographer Mieke Boynton! Mieke's recent accolades among many other awards, includes the 2019 victorian landscape photographer of the year with the AIPP, and epson pano awards open photographer of the year 2019.. One of my favourite things about Mieke's work is her skill at finding patterns in nature, whether in abstract arial imagery or from the ground, and over the course of our conversation I came to learn how connecting with nature on a deeper level is a big part of what goes into achieving that. Resources & Links Mieke's Online Workshops – Learn more with Mieke on one of her online workshops covering a wide range of photography topics. Mieke's COVID19 Print Sale – Own a piece of Miekes art for your wall at a discounted price (very limited!) Subscribe to Mieke's email newsletter – to stay in the loop with news and updates from Mieke including new workshop announcements and more Follow Mieke on the socials at Facebook & Instagram Talking Points Letting nature be the star How preconceptions can prevent you seeing what's there The joy of looking beyond the iconic shots Connecting with the landscape on a deeper level Photographing arials from a helicopter VS with a drone Why the experience of capturing photos can mean more than the end result Embracing the quiet and eliminating noise Picking out abstract arial compositions from a massive vista Mieke's #1 goal when editing her images The value in taking your time to release new images What it takes to have a successful exhibition of your work How to sell prints in an exhibition Knowing your audience

Welcome to part 2 of this double-feature with Paul Hoelen! In this episode Paul shares stories and insights from some of the many photographic projects he is involved in which aim to highlight conservational issues around Australia, including his work with The Light Collective, which also features artists Adam Williams and Ignacio Palacios who you've heard from in earlier podcast episodes! To hear part 1 of my interview with Paul, check out episode 15 here. Many thanks again to Paul for being so open and sharing! Enjoy! Resources TheLightCollective.com.au – Check out Paul's collaborative group The Light Collective to see images from their thought provoking galleries and books highlighting the conservational issues affecting Australias landscapes. Tarkine In Motion – Talking Landscape Photography – Subscribe to Paul's YouTube channel and tune in Live on 28th October 2020 to the panel discussion on mental health in photography and the arts.   Talking Points How and why The Light Collective formed The joint benefits of collaborating with other photographers to work towards a common goal Using photography not to point fingers, but to open a provocative conversation Paul's experience preparing for and presenting a TEDx talk The difference in media reach between two TLC projects when one had more of a political angle How to use your voice as a photographer Is capturing beauty enough nowadays when raising awareness of environmental issues? The Tarkine In Motion project Using arial photography to unveil things you'd never even know about from the ground How abstract photography can be used to invite a conversation Activism vs Conservationism  

Welcome to part 1 of a 2 part double feature with a literal "Grand Master" of Photography - Paul Hoelen! There were two big topics that I wanted to ask Paul about, each one warranting it's own dedicated episode... And when Paul agreed to talk about both I couldn't pass up such a great opportunity! So this episode is dedicated to mental health in the arts, and how photography can be used to affect positive change in peoples lives - something Paul has 20 years of first hand experience of with his involvement with the incredible Men With Heart project. Check out the Men With Heart project at menwithheart.com.au while you listen along to the episode. Part 2 of this double-feature is coming up in a couple of days in episode 16, where we talk about the power of photography in conservation. Many thanks to Paul who is an absolute legend. He gives us so much to think about in this episode and I'm sure you'll agree.   Resources MenWithHeart.com.au - Find out more and view the image gallery of the wonderful Men With Heart project. Talking Landscape Photography - Subscribe to Paul's YouTube channel and tune in Live on 28th October 2020 to the panel discussion on mental health in photography and the arts. TheLightCollective.com.au - Check out Paul's collaborative group The Light Collective to see images from their thought provoking galleries and books highlighting the conservational issues affecting Australias landscapes.   Talking Points What does it mean to be a grand master of photography in Australia and New Zealand? How competitions can play a role in your career Diversifying your skillset and what you can offer as a photographer Where do photography trends originate? Men with heart - a 20 year photographic project that might have never seen the light of day Promoting healthy masculinity in Australia Owning your issues, talking and exploring how to become better men The level and depth of intimacy over 20 years and bringing it to the world in a touring exhibition, to support and inspire the wider community Curating and distilling 20-25,000 photos down to 45 Dissolving stereotypes and flipping the script on vulnerability The effects the Men With Heart body of work has on women The power a photo has to shift your perception of yourself and the perception of people around you What happens when photographers and creative artists let their guard down online and share their struggles How we use photography as a positive outlet for our mental wellbeing

This week we are joined by the wonderfully talented and prolific landscape photographer Nick Page! You're probably very familiar with Nick's photoraphy on Instagram, his YouTube channel, tutorials, courses and workshops, and from his popular podcast “The Landscape Photography Podcast”. I've been following Nick online for quite a few years and one of the things that always amazed me about what he does is how prolific he has been with his work, pumping out portfolio-level images seemingly at will. This is one of the topics I wanted to dig into with Nick in our chat, along with a lot more that I know you'll get a lot of value from. Subscribe and listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all your favourite podcast-listening apps. Resources The Landscape Photography Podcast – Subscribe to Nick's popular photography podcast here NickPagePhotography.com – Check out Nick's courses, tutorials, and workshops F4RoadTrip.com – Invest in the epic new photography course jointly created by Nick Page, Thomas Heaton, Gavin Hardcastle and Adam Gibbs Follow Nick on Instagram | YouTube | Facebook   Talking Points The changing landscape of the Pacific North West following recent bushfires Nick's journey into photography Where did Nick's love of landscape photography evolve from? Where does “photography burnout” come from? How to avoid burning out How to capitalise on your inspiration for maximum output Putting yourself in inspirational situations Chasing conditions VS locations How Nick fully engages with the landscape when on a photo shoot How to set yourself up for success when on a shoot A typical year in the life of Nick Page A not-so-typical year in the life (2020!) – What can a landscape photographer do when they're not taking landscape photos? Creating a natural progression into a photography career you love What does the future look life for Nick's career? The real-world disconnect you feel as an online content creator, and the importance of remembering you never know the impact your work may be making on people

Today I'm joined by the incredibly talented landscape photographer Joshua Snow to talk about colour and light, and how to go the extra mile to use these elements to create truly unique landscapes. I discovered Joshua on Instagram quite recently and his images and photographic style became an instant favourite of mine. Josh is a master of the epic landscape and during our conversation I came to learn just how he creates such unique images that really stand out in a genre of photography that is extremely difficult to be original in. Listen now to hear the full interview! Resources Color Science In Landscape Photography - Register for Josh's Live webinar - Live this Friday 9th October 2020, at 5PM MST in the US. Joshua Snow on Instagram - Follow Josh on Instagram to catch his latest inspirational landscape images JSnowPhotography.com - Visit Josh's main website to see his full portfolio and learn more about his workshops and online classes. Talking Points How to use colour to evoke emotion in a landscape Using colour and light as compositional elements to open up endless possibilities The difference between "leading lines" and "lead-in's" Using colour to push or pull you into a scene Josh's fast journey to becoming a pro How to balance work vs passion when you're "doing what you love" as a job Bridging the gap between photography and digital art Where does josh draw his creative inspiration from? Can processing go too far? Why (and when) lots of colour can be a bad thing! Why "everything coming naturally" might not always lead to the best results How to jump-start some new creativity Why making it hard for yourself can be a goldmine for producing unique shots How to put your own spin on locations that have been shot to death

I'm delighted to welcome the one and only Joshua Cripps onto the podcast for episode 12, to hear his thoughts on how being a "technically minded" person can actually be an advantage rather than a disadvantage for photographers who want to be more creative.  Joshua is a world renowned wilderness landscape photographer whose work has been published by National Geographic, NASA, Nikon, CNN and more. Many people think it's some kind of disadvantage to be more of a "technical person" than a "creative person" when it comes to photography, but Joshua is a perfect example of why that is not true - he left the field of Aerospace engineering to follow his photography goals! You don't get much more technical than that. In our interview Joshua tells us how you can use your technical side to improve your creativity, not have it hold your creativity back.   Resources Joshua's FREE Landscape Photography Webinar - Watch Joshua's free webinar to learn how to build a simple framework that will allow you, no matter where you live, who you are, or what kind of camera you have, to instantly start taking photos you love. Photos that tell the stories you want to tell. JoshuaCripps.com - Joshua's website is a treasure chest of helpful and insightful articles, videos, courses, and more that will help you become a better photographer. Follow Joshua on the socials: Facebook Instagram YouTube Talking Points Why having a technical background can help you be a more creative person How to improve your creativity The 4 step process for flexing your creative muscles How to open your mind to what's in front of you How to use your technical mind to "solve the problem" of bad photos The 4 things every great photo must have Whar does being a "creative person" actually mean? How to discover the story you want to tell of every scene The golden rule of landscape photography How to solve the problem of "bad light"

Listen to the full interview now to hear Alex's insights on the art of the intimate landscape. Resources Alex Noriega's Image Editing Tutorials - Learn Alex's transformational processing techniques with his collections of image editing tutorials.  @NoriegaPhotography on Instagram - Follow Alex on Instagram and be inspired by his incredible portfolio of intimate landscapes Photography Workshops with Alex - Learn from Alex in person (VERY limited places available at time of writing!) Talking Points How to take landscape photographs that are less predictable and convey something more extraordinary Why Alex hardly ever includes the sky in his photos How to make popular landscape locations more anonymous by creating a sense of mystery Why intimate landscapes are less reliant on weather conditions What to include in an intimate landscape where so much focus is on excluding elements Why even the most epic sky can make landscape scenes seem more ordinary What details to focus on within a wider scene What it's been like to live nomadically for the past year in a mobile home

My guest for episode 10 is a photographer, author, and educator whose podcast appearances around a decade ago helped get me through many a commute back in the day. So I'm delighted to welcome Nicole Young - AKA Nicolesy to the Open Shutter Photography Podcast to discuss creativity and to give you a big dose of inspiration to find some new creative catalysts for your photography. Subscribe now and listen to the full episode, and check out the links below to see more from Nicole! Nicolesy on Instagram - Follow Nicolesy on Instagram here to stay up to date with her latest images and stories. Nicolesyblog.com - Visit Nicolesy's website to check out her blog and store, to find out more about Nicoles educational books, eBooks, and video courses, as well as her many presets packages, and texture packs, for Lightroom, Photoshop, On1, Luminar and more! Nicole S. Young on YouTube - Subscribe to Nicolesy's YouTube channel for Lightroom, Photoshop, and On1 Video tutorials. Nicolesy on Stocksy - View Nicolesy's stock portfolio on the Stocksy website we talked about during the episode. Talking Points How to get over a slump by setting a creative challenge for yourself Using inspiration boards on Pinterest for discovering new sparks of interest Ideas for getting started with tabletop photography Why tabletop photography is a great way to learn about light on a larger scale The crossover between photography and other creative interests Finding a "new reason" to work on and improve your photography How creating a stock portfolio was a great problem solving exercise

In this episode I'm chatting with the amazingly talented landscape photographer Isabella Tabacchi, aka @isabellandscapes on instagram. Isabella's distinctive landscape photography style borders on the dreamlike, but without losing any sense of realism at the same time - it's something I find really difficult to describe so if you're not familiar with Isabellas work then I highly recommend you follow her instagram page. Coming up, I'm asking Isabella about her creative process and how she developed such a style, as well as to get her insights into what it's like being on the judging panel for the prestigious Epson Pano Awards for the past three years, and if she has any tips for photographers wanting their entries to stand out from the crowd. Resources IsabellaTabacchi.com - See Isabellas portfolio and find out about her online classes and in-person workshops, and sign up for her email newsletter. Follow @isabellandscapes on Instagram to see her latest images and stories. Talking Points How to find success shooting in any weather Where does Isabellas inspiration come from? One thing you must do if you want to see constant improvement in your photography Where do new creative ideas come from? How Isabellas style continues to grow and evolve What it's like to judge thousands of entries in the Epson Pano Awards Advice to photographers wanting to make their photos stand out from the noise to a competition judge How to stay productive when you can't travel How to find new or alternative landscape locations off the beaten track Further Resources Luminosity Masking Panel for Photoshop - Designed and developed by Steve Arnold to make luminosity masking quicker, easier, and more effective. Podcast listeners receive a 45% discount!

I came up with a bunch of titles for this weeks episode with Scottish outdoor photographer Kim Grant. Titles about creating videos for YouTube, about doing something unique, about showcasing the beauty in your own local landscapes, about capturing the attention of tourism boards to work with, and so on... But there was one overarching theme to what Kim shared in our chat... One main lesson that no matter what your specific field of interest is, or whether you want to "go pro" or not, if you take this lesson to heart then you should never find yourself low on inspiration or losing your passion for photography. Subscribe to the podcast and listen to the full interview now to hear how Kim has done it, and how the side-effect was a career in photography. Resources Kim's YouTube Channel - Subscribe to Kim's YouTube channel Kim Grant Photography on Instagram & Facebook KimGrantPhotography.co.uk - Visit Kim's website to see her photo galleries, workshops, and more. Talking Points How to use photography to showcase, educate, and inform about your local area How creating video blogs (with a twist) led to a career in photography How Kim comes across naturally on video even though she's still camera shy Why is it still painful to watch other people watching your own videos? (Something Kim and I have in common!) How to get your work noticed by tourism boards What's involved in creating video guides for tourism Why Kim doesn't pay much attention to video stats (and what she focuses on instead) Why you should create content for the right reasons and what happens when you don't Why making the jump from hobbyist to professional did NOT destroy her passion for photography (in fact it was the opposite!)   Further Resources Luminosity Masking Panel for Photoshop - Designed and developed by Steve Arnold to make luminosity masking quicker, easier, and more effective. Podcast listeners receive a 45% discount!

In this weeks episode I'm joined by Icelandic professional photographer Óli Haukur, who co-founded one of Icelands most popular photo tour companies EnRoute in 2012, has an incredible image portfolio, and thanks to his thought provoking YouTube videos was one of the first names on the list of potential guests when I decided to start this podcast! Óli shares many inspirational thoughts and insights over the course of our conversation, which I can't wait to share with you now. Hit Play to hear the full interview! Resources olih.is - Visit Óli's website for tour info & more OliHPhotography on YouTube - Subscribe to Óli's YouTube channel Follow Óli on Instagram and Facebook Luminosity Masking Panel for Photoshop - Designed and developed by Steve Arnold to make luminosity masking quicker, easier, and more effective. Podcast listeners receive a 45% discount! Talking Points How living in Iceland affected Óli's growth as a photographer How challenging locations and conditions can train your creative eye faster Does the effort you put into capturing a photo affect the quality or value of the photo? Who are you shooting for? Work ethis - why nobody gets good by accident Does having a "style" help or hurt you as a photographer? Why there is only 1 real type of failure in photography Why growth isn't found in the "money shots" How to go beyond the money shots to find more unique images When should landscape photographers tell the "truth" in their work? Why it's dangerous to rely on external factors for motivation and inspiration

Our guest in this episode is world-renowned film maker and photographer Michael Shainblum. I invited Michael on to the podcast to ask him all about his stunning NYC time-lapse video, and how he captured the essence of the city so effectively in it. Over the course of our conversation Michael shared some great insights into his technical and creative process and offered tips and advice for anyone wanting to try time-lapse photography for themselves. Resources MastersOfVisuals.com – The ultimate time-lapse photography masterclass, by Michael Shainblum ShainblumPhoto.com – Visit Michaels website for articles, videos, tutorials, workshops and more Talking Points Michael's main goal when creating time-laspe videos How Michael captured the feeling of the city in his NYC time-lapse How the entire video was built around one scene and Michael created a progression to build towards it What it was like trying to film all around NYC and 1 World Trade The #1 most important thing every new piece must have before Michael puts it out into the world What kind of motion works best for time-lapse What kind of scenes work best How time-lapse allows you to see things you weren't noticing in person What equipment do you need to get started with time-lapse What should you focus on when creating time-lapse videos for the first time The most important thing to get right in your time-lapse videos Tips for getting started with sunset/sunrise time-lapse transitions without needing extra gear

Today I'm joined by freelance travel and nature photographer Ignacio Palacios who has travelled 92 countries across his 23 year career, and whose images have earned over 100 photography awards in that time, including being awarded the status of Master of Photography with 1 gold bar with the Australian Institute of Professional Photography. In this episode we talk about what Ignacio has been up to as a travel photographer in worldwide lockdown and how he's stayed productive, how he researches and plans trips to get the most out of every opportunity, and how to look beyond the typical Iconic landscape scenes to capture something more intimate and intriguing, plus lots more that should ignite the travel bug in you ready for when the world gets back to something resembling normal! IpTravelPhotography.com.au – Visit Ignacios website to browse his portfolio of breathtaking photography, and find out more about his tours, workshops, and books. Download Ignacio's ebooks mentioned in the episode: Dissecting Award Winning Shots: Landscapes (Volume 1) Dissecting Award Winning Shots: Landscapes (Volume 2) Dissecting Award Winning Shots: Wildlife Download the Luminosity Masking Panel for Photoshop Designed and developed by Steve Arnold to make luminosity masking quicker, easier, and more effective. Podcast listeners receive a 45% discount!

This weeks guest is world-renowned photographer and shelter-dog advocate Sophie Gamand, who joins me to talk about how to make a real difference in the world with your photography. Sophie's Pit Bull Flower Power project started as a passion project but quickly exploded in the media, becoming the catalyst for a full time career in photography. For Sophie, it's shelter dogs. Your passion may be similar, or completely different. But what Sophie shares in our conversation today will inspire you to think about how you can attach more meaning to your photography, to tell stories that make a difference, and to create images that can make a real-world difference to whatever cause you set your mind and heart to.

Welcome to episode 3! In this weeks episode I'm talking with professional landscape photographer Luke Tscharke, who shares what it's been like to leave the security of a corporate life behind for a more fulfilling career in photography, and we also go a bit deeper into how not panic when you feel your photography mojo starting to slip, plus a lot more.

In episode 2 I'm joined by Anthony Lamb, an award winning minimalist photographer from the UK, who lives and works as a professional photographer in the UAE. Anthony shares some great insights on how to connect with your photography on a personal level, and how this can be used to find inspiration in photographing your local area landscapes so you can lose the FOMO from always feeling like you need to have world class locations on your doorstep.

Welcome to the Open Shutter Photography Podcast episode 1, with our guest Adam Williams from EasyWayPhotography.com I'm so proud and thankful to kick the podcast off with this interview. It started out with the intention of being simply some tips and insights on creativity but the further we went into the conversation, the deeper and more personal Adams stories and insights went. The whole experience left me re-evaluating my own photography, what it all means to me, and how I can put more of myself into my photography to connect on a deeper level.

Welcome to the Open Shutter Photography Podcast! This episode is a quick introduction to what's coming