The Photography Frame of Mind

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A deeper look into photography and photo editing improvement. Matt Kloskowski and guests provide real, actionable improvement advice for photographers of all levels.

Matt Kloskowski


    • Mar 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES

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    The Photography Frame of Mind podcast is a refreshing and insightful exploration of photography that goes beyond the typical gear reviews and technical discussions. Hosted by Matt, Blake, and Brian, this podcast creates a space for photographers to engage in meaningful conversations and share their stories. As a photographer myself, I feel like I'm sitting among talented photo buddies, exchanging ideas and experiences.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the emphasis on personal storytelling. Rather than focusing on the same old "Rules of Photography," the hosts guide students on how to discover their unique vision and convey it through their work. This approach allows for a more creative and individualistic approach to photography, encouraging listeners to break free from the mold and create images that truly reflect their own experiences and perspectives.

    Another standout feature of The Photography Frame of Mind is the wealth of knowledge shared by seasoned photographers. Matt, Blake, and Brian bring years of experience to the table, making their insights invaluable for aspiring photographers. Their wrinkled faces and duct tape-covered cameras are symbols of a life dedicated to capturing moments and telling stories through photographs. It's an honor to learn from them and benefit from their wisdom.

    While there may not be any glaringly negative aspects to this podcast, some listeners might prefer a more structured or formal format. The conversational nature may not appeal to everyone, especially those seeking a more straightforward educational experience. However, for those who enjoy learning through informal conversations among industry professionals, this aspect can be seen as an asset rather than a drawback.

    In conclusion, The Photography Frame of Mind podcast is a breath of fresh air in the world of photography education. By shifting the focus from technical details to personal storytelling, Matt, Blake, Brian (and now Ron) create an engaging and inspiring platform for photographers at all levels. Whether you're looking for inspiration or guidance on finding your own creative voice, this podcast is certainly worth listening to. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in photography.



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    Latest episodes from The Photography Frame of Mind

    Raw Minimalist vs. Photoshop Maximalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 39:48


    This time around Blake Rudis and Matt Kloskowski get together to talk about different editing styles. So often we get questions about which is the "right" way to do things since so many of the videos you see show various methods and techniques. We thought we'd talk a little about the mindset you can use to help figure out the best path for your photo editing.

    How to Stay Motivated With Your Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 43:09


    Staying motivated with any activity can be hard sometimes, especially when it's not going as well as you wanted. In this episode, Blake Rudis and Matt Kloskowski talk about a few simple ways to build positive habits and stay motivated with your photography and photo editing.

    Discussing the Adobe Price Increase

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 33:21


    We knew it had to be coming eventually and it looks like Adobe has increased the price of the beloved $9.99 Photography Plan. In this episode, Matt and Blake discuss the recent announcement and what it really means for you, our advice, and how you can actually still pay the same price.

    The Hard Truth About Landscape Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 55:11


    Landscape and nature photography is one of the most popular genres among enthusiast and hobbyist photographers. In this episode, Matt Kloskowski and Blake Rudis talk about the hard truth behind landscape photography and what it takes to get that great shot.

    Does Lightroom Need These LR Classic Features?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 40:22


    Many people have chosen to use Lightroom over Lightroom Classic because of it's simplicity and cloud features. However, Lightroom is missing a lot of features compared to Classic, and in this episode Matt Kloskowski and Brian Matiash talk about what features may need to come over in order for more people to use it.

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    Should We Be Upset at Adobe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 24:05


    Adobe recently made some changes to their Terms of Service and it's caused quite an uproar in the photography community. In this episode, Blake and Matt talk about some of the changes as well as Adobe's response to them.

    Is The New Photoshop Beta Worth Downloading?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 40:22


    It seems that Photoshop has new beta features more and more these days and we're actually being prompted to download them. In this show, Matt Kloskowski and Brian Matiash discuss the new beta and it's features so you can not only find out what's new, but also decide if it's worth downloading or not.

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    Not Your Typical Solar Eclipse Photography Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 42:23


    The 2024 solar eclipse is coming up next week. While there are thousands of places on the internet to find out about the gear needed and settings to use, very few give you practical tips on shooting the eclipse. So, this week Blake and Matt team up to bring you some not-so-typical thoughts and tips on getting ready for the big day.

    Spray and Pray Wildlife Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 52:52


    In this episode Matt is joined by renowned wildlife photographer and photo educator expert, Steve Perry (Back Country Gallery). Steve and Matt discuss the aspects of high frame rate and continuous shooting of wildlife interactions... or as some people call it "Spray and Pray". What is enough? What is too much? When do you stop and what do you do with all of those extra photos? Steve is an absolute expert in this area so don't miss this show.

    Tips for Selling Your Camera Gear

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 46:57


    We all like to upgrade from time to time and unfortunately the longer you keep your old cameras and lenses the less valuable they become. In this episode Matt and Brian talk about some tips for selling your gear to get the most profit as well as avoid a scam.

    What Would You Do Differently If You Could Start Photography Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 39:24


    Matt and Blake explore the hypothetical scenario of what they would do differently if they could take up photography again with everything they know now.

    Lightroom Myths and Misconceptions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 40:24


    With frequent changes and updates to Lightroom (not Classic) it can get confusing as to what features it has or is missing. In this episode Matt Kloskowski and Brian Matiash talk about common misconceptions in Lightroom, that either come from old information or misinformation and try to clear the air so you know exactly what to expect.

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    Is Photography Considered Art or Craft?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 60:55


    Photography can mean a lot of different things to different people. This week, we give some thoughts to whether or not photography is considered an art, or a craft - or both.

    What Is the Future of Lightroom?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 75:11


    Lightroom has had two versions of what is seemingly the same program, for a long time now. Matt Kloskowski and Brian Matiash talk about what the future may hold for Lightroom Classic, and the newer "cloud" version of Lightroom. Will Lightroom Classic stick around, or is it time to switch. We'll talk about these two versions, and some common misconceptions as well as what we think the future will hold.

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    Best Investments in Your Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2023 78:54


    With thousands of companies trying to earn your money for photography based purchases, it can get really confusing where your dollars are best spent. This week, Blake Rudis and Matt Kloskowski discuss what they think some of the best investments are, as well as some things they regret purchasing over the years.

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    New Adobe Updates for Lightroom and Photoshop

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 60:07


    This week Brian Matiash and Matt Kloskowski discuss the updates to Lightroom and Photoshop that came out this week at Adobe Max. We'll cover all of the features, as well as some thoughts on what the future may hold.

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    Adobe (and Overall) Photo App Pricing Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 70:29


    This week Matt Kloskowski chats with Brian Matiash about the recent pricing changes that Adobe announced and what the future could bring. Plus, we talk about how other photo editing apps have adjusted pricing over the years as well.

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    Is AI Killing Photoshop?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 59:09


    This week Matt Kloskowski is joined by Blake Rudis of f64 Academy to talk about the impacts of AI on Photoshop and other photo editing tools. Is it helping or hurting the future of our photo editing?

    Deleting Photos is GOOD for Your Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 57:17


    This week Matt Kloskowski is joined by Brian Matiash to discuss how deleting your photos can be a good thing. In a world full of digital clutter, why are we saving EVERY photo we take? We'll talk about the mindset and reasons of why people save everything, and hopefully give you some ideas to help make your photo photo storage (and backup) simpler and take up less space.

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    Beware of Photography Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 59:00


    Matt Kloskowski and Blake Rudis tackle the topic of the overload of advice that photographers get. Today, we have more photography and photo editing advice available than ever before. But that comes with its own problems. It can be time consuming to watch/read all of this advice. And, as most of us know, not all advice (even though it's well intended) is good advice. Is this advice making you better or worse? We discuss some common mistakes and how best to filter out info.

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