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Are you a landscape or nature photographer? Do you love the outdoors? Then this podcast is for you. Join Jack Graham and John Pedersen for a discussion of all things photography. Jack, a 30 year industry veteran, along with John, a 10 year industry veteran, will explore and discuss a variety of…

Jack Graham & John Pedersen


    • Feb 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 131 EPISODES


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    We Talk Photo with Brent Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 43:40


    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 … Continue reading We Talk Photo with Brent Clark →

    Interview with Bruce Percy Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 56:05


    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 … Continue reading Interview with Bruce Percy Part 1 →

    Interview with Bruce Percy Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 38:04


    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 … Continue reading Interview with Bruce Percy Part 2 →

    Happy New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 27:09


    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 … Continue reading Happy New Year! →

    Happy Holidays 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 27:46


    Join the guys for one last podcast for 2024!   It's been a great year and Jack and John want to express their gratitude to you, the listeners, for making this a fantastic year.  Although this is not a gear centric podcast, in this episode Jack and John share some of the fun gadgets they've … Continue reading Happy Holidays 2024 →

    David Cobb Photographing Korea

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024


    Join Jack and John as they catch up with one of the friends of the program, David Cobb.  David has been on the program before, however in this episode, they discuss Davids recent trip to South Korea with Sean Bagshaw.  David and Sean spent close to a month traveling around the country photographing everything from … Continue reading David Cobb Photographing Korea →

    Bad Weather and Contrasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 27:03


    Join Jack and John as they delve in to a couple of relevant topics for the Fall and Winter season.  Photographing in bad weather often times presents very good opportunities for great photos.  Dramatic skies, saturated colors, stormy feelings…all is possible when you are out with your camera in inclement weather.  Even in winter, when … Continue reading Bad Weather and Contrasts →

    Eastern Sierras Workshop Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 35:38


    Jack and John just returned from leading a Fall color photo workshop in the Eastern Sierras of California.  They drove down from Portland Oregon and scouted the area for several days before the group arrived, then led the group to the best locations in the area.  Here how the workshop went and what they saw … Continue reading Eastern Sierras Workshop Recap →

    Interview with Sean Bagshaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 56:06


    Jack and John welcome back to the program one of our dear friends, Sean Bagshaw.  In this episode we catch up with Sean and learn about what he's up to and then dive in to his philosophy around processing images, which applications he prefers to use along with a nice overview of the Tony Kuyper … Continue reading Interview with Sean Bagshaw →

    Greenland and Minimalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024


    Join Jack and John in this interesting discussion about the experiences of photography, Johns recent trip to Greenland and Jacks new e-book on Minimalistic Photography.  They cover a lot of topics and always have a lively discussion about each one, hoping to bring a sense of enthusiasm and wisdom to the listening audience.   Link … Continue reading Greenland and Minimalism →

    Michael Gordon and Denizens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 45:41


    Jack and John are happy to welcome back to the program the wonderful Michael Gordon to talk about his new book Denizens as well as a host of other topics.  Michael is the preeminent desert photographer and Denizens encapsulates over 20 years of his work in the deserts.   Please join them for a wonderful discussion … Continue reading Michael Gordon and Denizens →

    Guy Tal and Colleen Miniuk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 54:33


    Jack and John are honored to have two of our dear friends on the program; Guy Tal and Colleen Miniuk. Both of these amazing people have new books, either out or coming soon, focused on self-discovery, philosophy along with some amazing photography.  We are pleased to welcome them both on the program to discuss their … Continue reading Guy Tal and Colleen Miniuk →

    Alister Benn in Scotland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 43:12


    Jack and John welcome Alister Benn back to the program to discuss his recent move to an island in Scotland and how location can be instrumental in both the creative aspects of photography as well as the restorative benefits that a location can provide. A bit about Alister and Expressive Photography Expressive Photography Ltd was … Continue reading Alister Benn in Scotland →

    Jack and John in June

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 29:03


    Join Jack and John for a discussion about what's been going on with them lately as they are in the “busy season” with photo workshops and other projects.  Hear about some recent news and Johns story about “shooting the light” in the Palouse on his most recent photo workshop.  If you want to view this … Continue reading Jack and John in June →

    Interview with Rick Sammon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 40:06


    Freshly back from Alaska, Rick Sammon joins Jack and John on this episode. Listen as they talk about Ricks latest projects, his trip to Alaska, AI and his foray in to iPhone photography. It's a lively and engaging discussion spanning many different topics, including a path down the musical street, but also how it can … Continue reading Interview with Rick Sammon →

    Post Eclipse Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 70:06


    Fresh off of photographing the eclipse, we bring together Jack, Doug Haines and Dennis Yarbro to talk about this amazing life experience. In this episode we discuss a bit of the preparation and practice required to execute shoot as well as the amazing experience they had during totality.  Many of the lessons we talk about … Continue reading Post Eclipse Discussion →

    Interview with Colleen Miniuk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 70:06


    Jack and John welcome back one of their favorite guests to the program to talk about her upcoming book and what's new with her.   Join them in talking with Colleen Miniuk about photography, creativity and the path of discovery through life ups and down.  Colleen has a new book coming out in the summer … Continue reading Interview with Colleen Miniuk →

    PRO doesn’t mean what it used to

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 70:06


    Jack and John discuss the use of the word PRO and how it's being used in the photo world to promote educational content.  Back in the day, Pro used to imply professionalism, a vast wealth of knowledge, trust, dependability and expertise. Nowadays, it is used by folks to still give that implication, but not necessarily … Continue reading PRO doesn't mean what it used to →

    Interview with Art Wolfe Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 38:13


    Several years in the making, we finally have the great Art Wolfe on our program today.  Jack and John are honored to host this amazing photographer and all-around fantastic guy on our podcast to talk about his latest book, Wild Lives, as well as his travels and experiences over the many years in photography.  Due … Continue reading Interview with Art Wolfe Part 2 →

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    Interview with Art Wolfe Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 32:51


    Several years in the making, we finally have the great Art Wolfe on our program today.  Jack and John are honored to host this amazing photographer and all-around fantastic guy on our podcast to talk about his latest book, Wild Lives, as well as his travels and experiences over the many years in photography.  Due … Continue reading Interview with Art Wolfe Part 1 →

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    Interview with Alex Kilbee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 58:48


    Jack & John start off 2024 with a refreshing conversation with an amazing photographer and teacher, Alex Kilbee.  Alex came to their attention through his YouTube channel and it's his unique approach and insightful sharing that really drew them in to want him on the show.  Alex is a thinking mans photographer and strives to … Continue reading Interview with Alex Kilbee →

    Holiday Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 32:31


    Join Jack and John on their last podcast of 2023 as they prepare for the holiday season and take stock of the year gone by. Listen as they talk about the latest Art Wolfe book, benefits of photo workshops and some cool gadgets they have found throughout the year.  Both Jack and John would love … Continue reading Holiday Edition →

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    Mediocre Photos

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 29:51


    Jack and John discuss the concept of the “dumbing down of photography” in how nice, or not so nice, photographs are being accepted and lauded as good or great photographs, showing how our standards and expectations have lessened over the years.  This topic can be somewhat controversial and remember, this is just our opinions, not … Continue reading Mediocre Photos →

    Interview with Andy Mumford

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 51:51


    What an honor it was for Jack and John to talk to Andy Mumford in this episode.  Andy is a highly accomplished photographer based in Lisbon Portugal and he joins the guys for a special episode. Listen in as they talk about the creative process, the art of composition and the joys of the experiences … Continue reading Interview with Andy Mumford →

    Fall Color Photography, Design Thinking and a very special surprise!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 36:58


    Join Jack and John for a lighthearted discussion for updates on what's going on with each of them plus some insights in to Fall Color photography and Design Thinking. 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 … Continue reading Fall Color Photography, Design Thinking and a very special surprise! →

    Jack and John discussion on Thinking in Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 24:28


    Join Jack and John for a quick update on what they've been up to for the past few months as well as a longer discussion about the role of “thinking” in photography and how it may affect ones ability to work creatively.  This is the busy workshop season for both of them, having recently been … Continue reading Jack and John discussion on Thinking in Photography →

    Interview with David duChemin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 50:48


    Jack and John welcome back to the show a fantastic photographer, author and all around great human ,David duChemin.  Listen in and get to know David and hear his views on creativity and exploring the world around us.  His optimism is infectious and his photography is amazing! Excerpt from Davids Bio: I'm David duChemin and … Continue reading Interview with David duChemin →

    Travel Photographer Ignacio Palacios

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 41:47


    Jack and John welcome to the program Ignacio Palacios all the way from Sydney Australia. Ignacios is a renowned travel photographer who has been refining his craft and vision for the past 25 years as he has travelled the world documenting the landscapes, animals and people in over 100 countries.  Listen in as they discuss … Continue reading Travel Photographer Ignacio Palacios →

    Guy Tal New Book Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 54:26


    Jack and John once again welcome the renowned author, photographer and educator Guy Tal to the podcast.  In this episode, Guy has some big new in announcing his latest book that is in the works.  If you know Guys writing, you know he is quite cerebral and delves in to the psyche, motivations and philosophy … Continue reading Guy Tal New Book Announcement →

    Image Critiques

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 31:54


    In this episode Jack and John discuss several topics, including the rise in AI generated images in photography.  Plus, we discuss the importance of developing a circle of trusted people to provide constructive feedback about your images in order to grow you artistic vision and skills.  Of course, you yourself need to be the strongest … Continue reading Image Critiques →

    Interview with Tony Sweet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 33:33


    Tony is a Nikon Legend Behind the Lens. After successful careers as a jazz musician/ educator, and professional magician, Tony settled on photography as his chosen means for personal expression. Beginning as a film photographer, Tony has become facile in image editing software and plugins and is an in-demand speaker throughout the United States and … Continue reading Interview with Tony Sweet →

    Design Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 31:30


    Do you apply design thinking when you are composing your photographs?  Well, if you do or don't, listen in as Jack and John discuss what this concept is and why it can be an important skill to acquire and refine in order to improve your photographic compositions. This episode is also available on YouTube, click … Continue reading Design Thinking →

    Music and Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 52:28


    John and Jack are pleased to welcome John Barclay and Cole Thompson to the podcast to discuss the topic of how music and photography share some similarities.  John B and Jack are both accomplished musicians and Cole and John P are both music aficionados, so together they have a broad understanding of music and can … Continue reading Music and Photography →

    Interview with Greg Vaughn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 45:56


    Jack and John pleased to welcome travel photographer, workshop leader and acclaimed author, Greg Vaughn to the show.  Greg is a resident of the PNW but has travelled extensively throughout his 40+ year photography career.  Greg has written several books and received numerous awards for them.  Listen in as we get to know more about … Continue reading Interview with Greg Vaughn →

    Alister Benn Out of Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 57:50


    Jack and John are honored to welcome Alister Benn to the show.  Alister is regarded as one of the leaders in the landscape photography genre with his expressive and introspective work.  He comes to us today to talk about his new printed book, Out of Darkness. Here is how Alister describes the genesis of the … Continue reading Alister Benn Out of Darkness →

    Michael Gordon in Lenswork

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 52:44


    John and Jack welcome back Michael Gordon to the program to talk about his most recent accomplishment, having a collection of images, titled Denizens, featured in Lenswork Magazine.  Lenswork is one of the premier magazines devoted to photography and it's quite an honor to be published within.  During this discussion they also touch on the … Continue reading Michael Gordon in Lenswork →

    100th Episode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 56:22


    We celebrate our 100th episode by gathering together a few of our close friends on this special podcast.  Sharing stories and funny anecdotes, part of our joy of photography is the friendships and experiences we share along the way.  Please join us on this special episode and think about all the great times you've had … Continue reading 100th Episode! →

    Discussion with Cole Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 46:32


    Jack and John welcome back to the show master BW photographer, Cole Thompson.  In this episode we discuss a variety of topics including portfolios and the concept of developing your personal vision.  We were fortunate enough to catch Cole between workshops and he had time to bring his fantastic perspective to the show! Excerpt from … Continue reading Discussion with Cole Thompson →

    HD Aluminum Prints

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 38:20


    Jack and John both love printing their photographs and for those who have seen them, nothing quite beats printing a photograph on metal.  There are a lot of good companies in the market making metal prints, but on todays show, we talk with a photo printing shop that is used by several of the best … Continue reading HD Aluminum Prints →

    Interview with Joe McNally

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 60:36


    Jack and John are overjoyed to welcome the world famous Joe McNally to the podcast, along with Bill Fortney.  Joe is one of the finest photographers and an amazingly outgoing, humorous and enjoyable people and his excitement for life is infectious.  Listen in as Jack and John have a casual conversation about Joes amazing career, … Continue reading Interview with Joe McNally →

    Holiday Gift Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 40:49


    Jack and John discuss some of their favorite gifts for the photographer, either for others to give you or for you to give yourself :-). We want to wish you and yours the happiest of holiday seasons and look forward to being with you in the New Year. Link to Jacks Gift Guide  The We … Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide →

    Tetons Workshop Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 25:13


    Jack and John just returned from their final workshop of 2022 in Grand Teton National Park.  Listen in as they talk about the experience, along with one of the clients on the workshop, and what a fantastic time was had by all. Jacks Image Gallery: https://jackgraham.photoshelter.com/index/G0000rJjNZNhBz84 Johns Image Gallery: https://www.johnpedersenphotos.com/Workshop-Images/Tetons-Winter-2022/n-Q68JKt/ The We Talk Photo podcast … Continue reading Tetons Workshop Recap →

    Fujifilm X-T5 and 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 58:07


    In this episode, Jack and John discuss the newly announced Fujifilm X-T5 and how it compares to the X-T4 and the X-H2 cameras and why someone would choose one over the other.  Plus, they discuss some photo editing software that is an essential part of their workflow.  Spend an entertaining time with Jack and John … Continue reading Fujifilm X-T5 and 2023 →

    Interview with Mike Moats

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 53:53


    Jack & John welcome Mike Moats to the podcast as they engage in a casual, yet informative conversation.  Mike is an amazing close-up/macro photographer and he joins the podcast to talk about what he does, how he produces such amazing images and what inspires him. Mikes Bio:      Mike Moats is an international award-winning, professional … Continue reading Interview with Mike Moats →

    Interview with Chuck Kimmerle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 51:55


    Jack and John are pleased to welcome Chuck Kimmerle to our discussion.  Chuck is an amazing fine art black and white photographer with a unique and distinctive style honed from many years as a staff photographer for news papers.  Chuck recently transplanted to the Eastern Sierra area of California and is just starting to explore … Continue reading Interview with Chuck Kimmerle →

    Alaska Workshop Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 31:15


    Jack and John recently returned from their workshop in Katmai NP photographing the grizzly bears and amazing fall color landscapes and talk about the experience with one of the attendees.  Visiting this area is truly a bucket list item and they feel fortunate to be able to share this experience with their attendees.  This year … Continue reading Alaska Workshop Recap →

    Alister Benn Out of Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 64:33


    Jack and John are honored to welcome Alister Benn to the show.  Alister is regarded as one of the leaders in the landscape photography genre with his expressive and introspective work.  He comes to us today to talk about his new printed book, Out of Darkness. Here is how Alister describes the genesis of the … Continue reading Alister Benn Out of Darkness →

    Guy Tal Interior Landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 53:56


    Jack & John welcome one of the most exciting and insightful creators, artist, photographer and writers today, Guy Tal.  Guy has produced an incredibly amazing body of work, both visually and written about photography and life.  Guy is one of the most vivid and introspective thinkers who has an innate ability to transfer his thoughts … Continue reading Guy Tal Interior Landscape →

    Photo Cascadia New Book Washington Evergreen Land of Natural Wonders

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 40:27


    On this very special episode, we welcome 6 of the 7 members of Photo Cascadia to talk about their new book, Washington Evergreen, Land of Natural Wonders.  These folks are always busy and it is a huge accomplishment to get so many of them all on the program with us.  Joining us in this episode … Continue reading Photo Cascadia New Book Washington Evergreen Land of Natural Wonders →

    Interview with David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 40:19


    We are pleased to bring  you two outstanding guests in this episode of We Talk Photo.  Listen in as we talk with David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick.  Both are amazingly accomplished photographers in their own right and together, they are a powerhouse duo.  Recently David has injected new life in to Nature Photographers Network, a … Continue reading Interview with David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick →

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    Masters of Nature and Landscape Photography Symposium

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 30:51


    Folks, this episode is a big one….we are officially announcing and launching the Masters of Nature and Landscape Photography Symposium.  Created by Bill Fortney and Jack Graham, MNLP will bring together luminaries in the photographic field to teach and share their knowledge to the attendees in the amazing landscape in and around Tucson Arizona.  The … Continue reading Masters of Nature and Landscape Photography Symposium →

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