Episode 65: Today I sit down with professional photographer, writer, editor, and expedition leader and instructor, Justin Black, to chat about: What it was like working with Galen Rowell at Mountain Light Photography and some of the lessons he learned from GalenHis vision behind creating Visionary Wild and the various workshop and expedition types they offerThe role visual perception plays in how we interpret compositions and how we can use it to creatively and effectively compose our imagesWhat we can learn from studying other two-dimensional forms of artThe importance of curiosity, experimentation, investigation, discovery, and reflection in one’s growth as a photographerPhotography as a practice (couldn’t agree more!)The idea of purposeful photographyHis work with the International League of Conservation Photographers and ways that photographers can work with non-profits on conservation projectsHow anticipation and awareness help with visualization and responding to nature in the momentUsing simplicity in compositions from the grand landscape to small, intimate scenesA whole lot more!LINKS MENTIONED: Portfolio Website: http://justinblackphoto.com Follow Justin Black on: Instagram Facebook Workshops and Travel Opportunities: http://visionarywild.com [Use coupon code OPSCHOOL5% for 5% off all Visionary Wild Workshops and Expeditions booked in 2022 - programs themselves can operate in 2022, 2023, or 2024.] Follow Visionary Wild on: Instagram Facebook Justin’s articles and episodes we discussed: Opening the Mind’s Eye Photographing With Purpose Subtracting the Universe Episode 40: The One Thing That Will Improve Your Photography This Year Recommended Books (Amazon affiliate links): Mountain Light, Galen Rowell Trust the Process: An Artist’s Guide to Letting Go, Shawn McNiff   Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram