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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 joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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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.
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Kristen's Website
Kristen's Instagram
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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 last minute that I didn't have an episode scheduled and I was out of the office, so I recorded this while in the field. I'll do better next time!
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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 simplistic photos that can tell a story.
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Toby's Instagram
Whale Watching PerthIf 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 workshop listings here.
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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, storing, and backing up your photography.
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Samsung T7 Shield 2TB External Drive
SanDisk Extreme 2TB External Drive
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7 Easy Tips to Make Lightroom Run Faster (Video)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 workshop listings here.
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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 even telephoto, Mark has lots of advice to help you find better compositions next time you're out in the field.
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Mark's Website
Mark's Workshops
Mark's Lightroom Tutorials
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Mark's InstagramIf 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 workshop listings here.
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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.
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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 been trying to capture the aurora, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
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Stepanie's Website
Stephanie's Instagram
100 Nights of a Lifetime Book
A Guide to Northern-Lights Watching in the U.S.
Great Lakes Aurora Hunters Facebook Group
SpaceWeatherLive AppIf 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 workshop listings here.
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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 photography, the fastest way to do so is by joining me for an in-person workshop. Check my current workshop listings here.
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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-processing tips. This episode is loaded with all things astrophotography, and Royce brings his expertise with decades of photographing the night sky.
Links from this episode:
Royce's Linktree
Royce's InstagramIf 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 workshop listings here.
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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.
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Local Adjustments VideoIf 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 workshop listings here.
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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 gear across the world with you. It's an action-packed episode that covers a variety of different topics!
Links from this episode:
Mike's Website
Mike's Instagram
Mike's 2025 Workshops
Mike's NewsletterIf 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 workshop listings here.
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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.
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How to Make a Custom VignetteIf 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 workshop listings here.
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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 Website
Will's Instagram
Will's RedditIf 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 workshop listings here.
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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.
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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 how to set up your camera for shooting without it. You may be surprised at all the different kinds of images you can get without your three-legged companion!
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Dan's Website
Dan's Workshops
Dan's Instagram
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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.
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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.
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Eric's Website
Eric's Instagram
Eric's Facebook
"Space, Stillness, Silence" - Eric's Latest Book
Eric's Video TutorialsIf 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 workshop listings here.
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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.
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Blue Hour Blending YouTube Video
Vignettes YouTube VideoIf 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 workshop listings here.
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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.
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Lance's Instagram
Lance's WebsiteIf 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 workshop listings here.
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