F-Stop Collaborate and Listen - A Photography Podcast

Episode 482 features Rick Bebbington, a UK-based photographer, discussing how personal growth and life experiences deeply impact creative work. The conversation focused on overcoming common blocks like perfectionism and imposter syndrome by letting go of expectations, shifting away from external comparisons, and embracing photography as a fulfilling, evolving process, rather than a pursuit of perfection or gear. A key theme that emerged was the importance of introspection and being open to new subjects, with practical advice on how photographers can get unstuck and find renewed creative purpose.


Resources and Links:

Muench Workshops Giveaway

Rick Bebbington

The Colorado Way book

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Muench Workshops

Start With Why by Simon Sinek

Ikigai (concept overview)

Rachel Bixby

Dani Connor

Bonus Episode on the Magic Sweater

On this episode (481) of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, Garrett Hess, a colorblind photographer from Erie, Pennsylvania, talks with Matt Payne about building a creative practice centered around photographing the Great Lakes region, an area often overlooked by landscape photographers. They discuss how embracing local landscapes, weather extremes, and personal limitations like color vision deficiency can foster growth, uniqueness, and deeper connections to subject matter. Garrett Hess shares strategies for keeping local photography exciting, including studying microclimates, developing personal projects, and building a creative network. The conversation touches on the challenges of curating work for exhibitions, the emotional journey of making art close to home, and reframing one's relationship with the often-uninspiring places they live.

Links Mentioned This Week:

Muench Workshops Giveaway

Garrett Hess

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NLPA

The Colorado Way book

Muench Workshops

Jonathan Buford

Kyle McDougall YouTube Channel

Tobias Yoder Photography

Joshua Wallace Photography

In episode 480 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, Matt Payne is joined by photographers Ben Maze and Murray Livingston, who share their journeys in landscape photography, growing up during the rise of social media and how it has influenced their artistic development for better and worse. The discussion covers their approach to intentional image-making, the importance of seeking inspiration beyond Instagram and learning from photographic history, and how they balance the pressure to produce with the creative rewards of slowing down. They explore the realities of building sustainable careers through education and workshops, especially running workshops in Scotland together, and reflect on the challenges and benefits of being younger professionals in the field. Throughout, they emphasize maintaining authenticity amidst commercial and algorithmic pressures, advocating for deep engagement with nature and diverse artistic influences over chasing trends for quick attention.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

Ben Maze & Murray Livingston

Muench Workshops Giveaway

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The Colorado Way (Matt Payne's Book)

Peter Dombrovskis, Joe Cornish, Clark Little, Ray Collins, William Neill, Alex Noriega, Ken Duncan, Heesoo Chung, Andrea Celli, Andrea Pozzi, Luis Afonso

Looking at Photographs by John Szarkowski

Photography in Print by Vicki Goldberg

Photographers on Photography by Nathan Lyons

NLPA (Natural Landscape Photography Awards)

Discord Server for Landscape Photographers

In episode 479 of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," Matt Payne talks with photographer and army veteran Nichole Vild about her unique journey from a 20-year military career to building a new life rooted in creativity and neuroscience. Nichole shares how her experiences moving around the world shaped her perspective, the role photography played in her transition out of the military, and her passion for the emerging field of neuroarts: the study of how creative and aesthetic experiences change the brain and enhance well-being. She discusses her new venture, Roaming Wild Adventures, which uses custom photo prompt cards and guided journals to strengthen curiosity, creativity, and emotional resilience (use code FSTOP79 - good June 22 -July 7). The conversation highlights the importance of getting outside, slowing down, and practicing mindful creativity as a strategy for navigating life’s transitions and building stronger neural connections.

Order Matt Payne's Book, The Colorado Way

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Muench Workshops

Neuroarts Blueprint

Sally Mann

Rannveig Björk

Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn

The Nature Fix by Florence Williams

Tim Floyd's book

In episode 478 of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," Matt Payne welcomes back Jason Bradley, publisher and content director of Wild Eye Magazine, to explore the intersection of passion, creativity, and photography publishing. Jason Bradley shares his journey from underwater photography to founding Wild Eye, gives insight into the evolving landscape of nature photography magazines, and stresses the importance of printing images for creative growth. The conversation covers how photographic history and community influence his work, tips for getting published, why writing matters, and the differences between fine art and "postcard" photography. There's also discussion about the revitalization of analog processes, building a photography community, and special giveaways for listeners.

Links and Resources Mentioned This Week

Jason Bradley / Bradley Photographic Lab

Wild Eye Magazine

Muench Workshops

John Shaw Book

Ansel Adams: A Biography by Mary Street Alinder

John Sexton

Ted Orland

Vital Impacts (Amy Vitale's foundation)

Patterns by Jon McCormick

Bob Talbot

Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk

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Support Matt Payne's Book

Wild Eye Magazine promo code "FSTOP": wildeyemagazine.com (use code at checkout)

Bradley Photographic Print Lab promo code "FSTOP": bradleyprintandphoto.com (mention code at checkout)