In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," Matt Payne sits down with Lyric Moya, co-owner of New Mexico Fine Art (NMFA), to delve into the complex world of fine art photography printing. They explore common mistakes, best practices, and innovative approaches to achieving stunning prints that photographers and art buyers will love. Whether you're a professional photographer or an enthusiastic hobbyist, this episode will provide valuable insights and practical tips to enhance your printing game. Watch this episode on YouTube.

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• "Good to Great" Book by Jim Collins
• The Ultimate Print Lab Showdown Video
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In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne talks with seasoned photographer Bruce Heinemann about the intersection of spirituality and photography. Heinemann emphasizes the importance of meditative creativity, understanding light, and the role of visual tension in art. They explore how deep personal and spiritual connections to nature can be expressed through photographic work and discuss practical tips on composition, post-processing, and creating unique artistic styles. The conversation also highlights Heinemann's belief in art as a profound human experience and his upcoming eBook, which he hopes will inspire photographers to view their craft as a journey of self-discovery.

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• Freeman Patterson - The Art of Seeing Book
• Charlie Kramer
• Bruce's eBooks
• Bruce's Frameable Calendar
• Mark Gardner
• Jim Nielsen
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In this episode, host Matt Payne sits down with photographer and tech expert Greg Benz to delve into the world of HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology. They discuss the benefits of HDR displays, especially Apple's Pro Display XDR and Asus monitors, for photographers looking to enhance their editing experience. Benz highlights the advantages of HDR for capturing detailed images, outlines the process for accurately calibrating monitors, and suggests experimenting with HDR on newer devices. The conversation covers the efficiency of the AVIF format for image sharing, the functionality of Greg's Lumenzia Photoshop panel for luminosity masking, and practical tips for merging exposures in Lightroom to reduce noise. Benz also touches on the differences between editing for HDR displays and printing, suggesting tools and methods to achieve optimal results in both mediums.

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Photographer Recommended on the Podcast:

• Blake Rudis