Episodios

  • Can Originality Be Taught? Exploring Innate Talent vs. Learned Skills

    Can Originality Be Taught? Exploring Innate Talent vs. Learned Skills
    Aug 19 2024
    In today's podcast I'm diving deep into a debate that really got me thinking: Can anything truly be taught?
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    13 m
  • How we think about photographs

    How we think about photographs
    Aug 12 2024
    In this episode, I dive into Stephen Shore's thought-provoking photography concept of mental models and thinking about your images based on his book, "The Nature of Photographs".
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    14 m
  • Forks in the road of the creative process

    Forks in the road of the creative process
    Aug 5 2024
    In take 357 of episode 491 of the podcast, I dive into the impacts of forks in the road of our creative process. From the early excitement and motivation of creative processes to balancing the struggle of staying true to oneself while connecting with others. We dig in and explore some of the journies and paths we might find ourselves in photography, and the tough choices between giving up and pushing through. I hope you join me as I reflect on conversations with others and my own highs and lows, striving for improvement and understanding in my work. Who am I in my photography? What am I saying about the world and my perception of the world through my photography? It's one of the great parts about the photographic process is that growth that comes from a better understanding of who I am and the things that matter to me in the world and how I express those through the photographs Gear used in the podcast Rode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountRode Podcast MicFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)Macbook ProOWC Thunderbolt 3 dockHeadphones
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    15 m
  • Embracing Fragmentation in Photography

    Embracing Fragmentation in Photography
    Jul 29 2024
    In this episode, I delve into the impacts of fragmentation in our photography
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    14 m
  • Discussing the Role of Chance in Photography

    Discussing the Role of Chance in Photography
    Jul 22 2024
    This week in episode 489, I dig into the intersection of chance, self-expression, and photography. In revsiting the text from Clive Scott's "The Spoken Image" I dig a little into the impact of whether photography is more about reacting to spontaneous moments or preparing for them. So as you listent to the podcast, ask yourself are you more of a 'ready-for-the-moment' shooter or do you thrive in the unpredictable? "The exposure to the camera, the click of the shutter, is a real world event." Key Takeaways The role of chance in photography and its impact on capturing moments. Insights from Clive Scott's book "The Spoken Image" on photography's connection to language and symbols. Exploration of the differences between spontaneous reactions and prepared anticipations in photography. Perspectives on the balance between self-expression and the unpredictability inherent in photography. Consideration of how photography can bridge the gap between planned shots and chance occurrences. Gear used in the podcast One of the questions I get asked frequently is what sort of equipment do I use to record my podcast. I have used a variety of equipment in the years that I have been recording, but here is the current list of equipment that I am using. Also as an FYI and full disclosure, the links are affiliate links to Amazon.Rode Procaster XLR microphoneRode Boom ArmRode PSM ShockmountAll three Rode components a kitFocusrite Scarlet 2i2Adobe Audition (part of creative cloud subscription)LogicPro XMacbook ProOWC Thunderbolt 3 dockHeadphones
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    12 m
  • Simple Language Shapes How We View our Photographs

    Simple Language Shapes How We View our Photographs
    Jul 15 2024
    In this episode, I explore how the language we use—especially definite and indefinite articles—shapes our understanding and critique of photographs
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    11 m
  • The importace of learning in making meaningful images

    The importace of learning in making meaningful images
    Jul 8 2024
    In episode 487, I dig into breaking the cycle of repetitive photography habits that have you spinning your wheels.
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    10 m
  • The Role of Self-Acceptance in Your Creative Journey

    The Role of Self-Acceptance in Your Creative Journey
    Jul 1 2024
    In today's episode, I dive deep into the impacts of acceptance in our creative practices.
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    11 m