Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!After years of shooting, I've learned that most of the best photographers share three common traits. If you want to improve at photography, focusing on these three traits will help you improve exponentially. In this episode, we discuss those three traits and how you can improve in those areas.If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joi...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!You've heard the term "adding impact," and we want to do it with our photography, but what does it mean, and how can we do it?In this week's episode, Chicago-based photographer Kristen Ryan shares ways to add impact to your landscape photography. She tells us what "adding impact" means to her and how you can do it both in the field and post-processing.Links from this episode:Kriste...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Winter is right around the corner, and that sadly means many of us will put our cameras in the closet for the rest of the year. Many photographers choose to put their hobby to rest during the winter months... However, there are numerous ways you can stay busy with photography in the off-season, which I'll outline in this episode!Apologies for the sub-par audio. I realized at the la...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Most of the best images help to tell a story and live beyond the scene in the frame. In this week's podcast episode, Toby Nicol shares advice on bringing your photos to life to tell a story, even in the most simplistic images. Toby is an expert in removing distracting elements from his scenes and capturing the perfect moment. He gives us tons of great information about capturing si...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Proper photo storage is crucial, and we can all be better at being prepared for disaster. You never know when your drive is going to fail, get lost, or be stolen. However, with numerous different ways to store your images, it can be challenging to know the best way to store and back up your images.In this week's podcast episode, I cover everything you need to know about importing, ...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Composition is the most fundamental element of photography, as it lays the foundation for the rest of the photo to come together. Without good composition, no amount of post-processing can fix an otherwise dull image. In this episode, photographer Mark Denney shares all sorts of tips and tricks for great compositions. Whether capturing images with your wide angle, mid-range, or eve...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Photography is riddled with technicalities and formal terms that can easily confuse even experienced photographers. This week's podcast episode covers four often misunderstood photography concepts. Realizing how these concepts work can help you change how you shoot, allowing you to capture better images.If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do s...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!With the earth nearing its solar maximum, now is the time to capture powerful auroras that can be seen in the mid-latitudes of the earth. In this episode, Aurora chasing photographer and travel writer Stephanie Vermillion shares her advice on how to find the aurora in the lower 48. Additionally, she shares lots of great advice regarding photographing the northern lights. If you've ...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Memory cards aren't the most exciting piece of equipment, but quality memory is crucial to recording and protecting your images. In this episode, I explain all the different markings and specs on memory cards, including how you can pick out your own SD cards in the future.Here's a link to my favorite Lexar SD Card and SanDisk SD Card.If you're serious about becoming better at photo...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Taking great astrophotography images is anything but easy. In this podcast episode, Royce Bair, commonly referred to as the "father of nightscape photography," shares a wealth of knowledge about photographing the night sky. We cover the different techniques for night photography, low-level lighting, finding compositions, equipment you may not know about, and even some post-processi...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Fall is here, and with it comes one of the best times of year to be a landscape photographer. Golden-colored trees make for excellent subjects, but capturing images that are worthy of being in your portfolio can prove challenging. In this episode, you'll learn a slew of tips and tricks in the field and post-processing for fall photography.Links from this episode:Local Adjustments V...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Half the battle in photography is having the right equipment to capture a story rather than just a picture. Seeing the landscape through not only your wide-angle lens but also all other focal lengths will help you improve your photography. In this episode, photographer Mike Mezeul II talks about how to find great scenes with all of your lenses and how you can pack lots of camera ge...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!The long exposure is one of the most popular ways to photograph moving water, especially rivers, waterfalls, and oceans. Despite its popularity, photographers make some major mistakes when shooting these subjects. In this episode, you'll learn tips and tricks to capture portfolio-quality long-exposure images.Hoya HD3 FilterHow to Make a Custom VignetteIf you're serious about becomi...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Many of the best photographers have a style or consistent look across their entire portfolios. As a beginner or intermediate photographer, it can feel challenging and frustrating to find your style when shooting and editing your images. In this episode, photographer Will Smythe talks about photography and how one can find one's personal style.Links from this episode:Will's WebsiteW...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!One of the biggest realizations that has improved my landscape photography over the years was simple. Literally. I realized that less in my images often meant that my subject would be stronger and more compelling, ultimately resulting in more powerful images. In this episode, you'll learn all about how you can capture images that are simple yet powerful.If you're serious about beco...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!The old adage in landscape photography is that using a tripod is an absolute essential. Most photographers would tell you that this is true. And while there is certainly a time and place to use a tripod, it isn't totally necessary for a lot more than you think. In this episode, pro photographer and workshop guide Dan Ballard talks about when you actually need a tripod, as well as h...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Growing your Instagram, Facebook, and other social media pages can seem challenging as a photographer, especially today, with the massive push for video content. In this episode, you'll learn different tips, tricks, and strategies to gain followers on social media, ultimately leading to more opportunities and increased traffic.If you're serious about becoming better at photography,...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!While releasing a single image at a time can give you instant satisfaction from likes and comments on social media, releasing a project is oftentimes a much better way to publish your photography. In this episode, photographer Eric Bennett shares tips and tricks for releasing images as a collection or project.Links from this episode:Eric's WebsiteEric's InstagramEric's Facebook"Spa...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Capturing great Milky Way images can be challenging, and there are a few common pitfalls that many night photographers find themselves in. In this episode, you'll learn eight mistakes photographers frequently make when taking and editing their Milky Way images.Links from this episode:Blue Hour Blending YouTube VideoVignettes YouTube VideoIf you're serious about becoming better at p...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!High-contrast images may have some "pop" to them, but low-contrast images are easier to look at and oftentimes look far more realistic. Unfortunately, dialing in the perfect amount of contrast in low-contrast images is easier said than done. In this episode, photographer Lance Wilson shares tips, tricks, and advice on creating portfolio-worthy low-contrast images.Links from this ep...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Most landscape photographers focus all their time and energy on capturing the grand scenes with their wide-angle lenses. By pivoting your focus and thinking more about abstract, intimate, or macro scenes, you can add variety and unique imagery to your portfolio. In this podcast episode, you'll learn a few of my favorite tips and tricks for capturing high-quality images with a telep...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Adding depth to your landscape photos can prove challenging, yet can greatly improve your image if done correctly. In this episode, photographer Chris Byrne shares his advice for creating more depth in your images in the field and post-processing.Links from this episode:Chris's WebsiteChris's InstagramChris's FacebookDestination Earth Photo ToursIf you're serious about becoming bet...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!There's a lot of things I wish I could go back in time and tell myself when it comes to photography. In this episode, I cover ten of those things in a quick-hitting episode with lots of take-aways for any beginner or intermediate photographer.If you're serious about becoming better at photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello!Adding color is one of the easiest ways to give an average image a facelift, but often, this is one of the worst things you can do. In this week's episode, photographer Drew Garrison shares advice on creating more impactful images without using post-processing color adjustment. Links from this episode:Drew's WebsiteDrew's InstagramIf you're serious about becoming better at ph...