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Pollen is at the front door again, ready to knock me down and stuff me up. That won’t stop Ben and I from discussing the 2024 solar eclipse or the idea that we should give our photographs more time to grow on us, much like we do with redesigned vehicles. We also talk about my recent pursuit of a mentor, to better help me grow as both a photographer and a writer — and, perhaps, as an individual. Our artist of the week is Kenny Thatcher. 

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Wesley Verhoeve
Chuck Kimmerle
Colleen Miniuk
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As Ben celebrates four years as a full-time landscape photographer, we discuss the small changes in life that can make a large difference. We pull threads as we contemplate how careers will shift with the introduction of AI, and we ponder the effects of immediate gratification on what tasks we choose to focus upon. Our artist of the week is Sho Hoshino.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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The thread which weaves our conversation together this week, is our desire for connecting more deeply with nature. From planes powered by humans to barefoot hiking boots, Ben and I continue to consider how we may better change our lives to be more natural. Further, I contemplate whether recent events are some sort of sign that the path I’m currently taking, is the correct one. Our artist of the week is Brett Dennen.

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Ben’s recent completion of his long awaited century ride leads to a discussion primarily around plant-based eating habits. If you’ve ever wondered what Ben eats in a day, your answer awaits. Though, I wouldn’t be too excited — he eats the same breakfast and lunch every day. In this episode, we also touch on the idea of knowing when a story should end, brought on by a movie I watched the other night. And perhaps most important is our featured photographer: Todd Dominey. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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Once again off social media, my mind floats toward the idea of slow productivity, of slow growth - something which has been discussed ad nauseam between Ben and I, but its importance in this world of hustle and bustle cannot be overstated. This brings us to questions such as whether legacy even exists in the modern era, and if the supposedly endless options for making money, are harming rather than helping us.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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My recent interview with Talking Landscape Photography has me thinking about the ways we organize our photographs for presentation, particularly the debate between online galleries and the recent trend of free eBooks. This is especially pertinent as I work to revamp my website, as well as edit through the year-long backlog that has built up. And now that I have the freedom of digital with a system I am quite enjoying, the likelihood of my creating work more frequently has only gone up. An overarching question which remains when thinking about this, however, is whether my hunger for photographs will ever be satiated.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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Though it didn’t seem to go all that well, I finally had a job interview the other day. The last position I interviewed for was in October, for an outdoor retail company, and previous to that was an interview in July for a teaching position. So, maybe I was a bit rusty; or maybe they knew immediately that I wasn’t the right fit. Either way, after a bit of ranting off the air, Ben and I discuss what this means and what my plans are moving forward.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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Ben has returned from his most recent trip to Death Valley, where he experienced a slight existential crisis while photographing glistening mud. This leads to a conversation around anxiety and film photography, as well as the veil of perfection with digital cameras. Once again, I am attempting to replace my large format film kit with digital, this time with the Fuji GFX50s. Will it actually work? I - along with many others - have my doubts. But perhaps there’s something different about this one…

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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For the longest time, people have realized there is a certain power to such simple acts as walking, especially when it comes to thought generation. Of course, this doesn’t mean all the ideas we come up with while walking are going to be good ones. What is more important though, is ensuring we maintain a sense of intentionality behind everything we do, whether it’s being on social media or creating a far-too-stringent daily schedule. Most of this episode revolves around mindset and slow growth, two topics which are on perpetual repeat for Ben and I. For this week’s recommendation, we highlight nature photographer Taylor Picard and her eye for intimate details, which rivals the best out there.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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It’s rainy and somewhat miserable in both California and Pennsylvania as we record this, though Ben has the upper hand with his (slightly) warmer weather. In between a connection outage or two, we talk about the ongoing plant-based experiment and its effects on cycling, as well as the idea of having an emotional attachment to food. We then find ourselves speaking on rapid jump cuts in television shows and whether long form content will find itself with a niche audience, not too dissimilar to how film has been resurrected. Finally, we end the show with another recommendation, this time of large format portrait photographer Bryan Birks.

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Nature Vision Magazine
Andrew Gifford
Episode 57 w. Nick Carver
Bryan Birks

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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Sparked by an hour-long walk, Ben and I discuss the importance of routine and the creation of a daily schedule. Though it may seem odd to plan out your day to the hour, is it really all that different from what we do when we work for someone else? Not to mention, it may actually help us to feel better both mentally and physically, while also becoming a bit more productive.

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This week, Ben reveals a super secret trick that will help ensure your YouTube videos look seamless, even if the content was shot several days apart. We also discuss the idea of camouflage as a fashion statement, and how a minimalist wardrobe can be rather beneficial, despite the odd looks you may get from people you work with, like your dogs and cats. Perhaps more pertinent to photography though, we talk about Ben’s 3rd volume of his Unpolished eBook series, how he may end up sleeping next to his bike in his 4Runner, and whether we crop our large format film images.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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As Ben and I continue our journeys in landscape photography, we find ourselves with a strong desire to learn more about both the natural world around us and the role nature plays in fueling our bodies. To be an advocate of nature means not only to speak on the importance of environmental protections but, perhaps more importantly, to live a more natural life. What that means, of course, is up for debate, at least to an extent. Not everyone can realistically live in a cabin in the middle of the woods with minimal outside contact. Still, we can dream. Nonetheless, all of this is on our minds as we discuss the making of fruit leather, the idea of eating primarily plant-based foods, and how simply being in nature without the camera can be more enjoyable than making a photograph.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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While the information shared via TikTok, Instagram Reels, and social media in general can rarely be trusted, there are times when it connects in such a way that your habits begin to make a bit more sense. Habits such as constantly procrastinating despite enjoying the activities you are avoiding. This week, Ben and I spend a majority of the episode discussing the impact that childhood praise has had on me in adulthood. Specifically, we discuss how a lack of being challenged in life can lead to a fear of failure, especially when these challenges are faced in a public manner.

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With Christmas now behind us, Ben and I finish out the year by discussing what is perhaps the most pivotal part of running a YouTube channel: The negative comments. Sparked by one comment in particular, we discuss how returning to a location time and again can actually be beneficial, making you a better artist, than if you were to travel to exotic locations. Not to mention the knowledge you obtain around the delicate areas of a location you know by heart, as well as the more original photographs you may come away with. As usual, we also discuss a bit about cycling before finishing off the episode, and the year, with puppy talk.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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Given the number of spam calls we receive each day, Ben and I ponder whether working at such a call center would be a lucrative career choice. Even if it did bring in a bundle of cash, it wouldn’t likely lead to much growth on a personal or professional level. Perhaps this is much like being an influencer, but that’s something neither Ben nor I are about to find out anytime soon. Regardless, we do manage to swing the conversation toward actual creative topics, such as zine production and the difference between them and calendars on a yearly basis.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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We start off strong this episode by discussing bladder control, which somehow leads us somewhat nicely into discussing the correlation between motivation and meeting our needs. As we riff on sleep and stress, we chat about deadlines and presentations, as well as Ben’s use of a 100-mile bicycle ride as a reward. And while on the topic of cycling, we talk about how, at the end of the day, we just want to feel good.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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What does apple juice, iced tea, and a water wagon — whatever that is, exactly — have in common? About as much as they have to do with photography, which isn’t much. But, that’s the fun of it, right? This week, we’re talking about healthy habits, kayaking, and following rules. We also discuss Ben’s 2023 print portfolios and the release of Nature Vision Magazine’s third issue. And I make the mistake of using a “dirty word” to describe what Ben is to many people.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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Not having a proper introduction last week, that just felt weird. Yeah, it’s a bit more work to include them, but it’s fun to try tying everything together. Speaking of fun, this week we are joined by a very special guest as we discuss the Thanksgiving holiday and how time simply flies by without a care in the world. We talk about social media no longer being all that personal, and how blogging could be a way for me to share the photographs taken on my Ricoh. Again we find ourselves thinking about the ideal creative life, which, for Ben, involves flooded kayaks and blueberry creme pie as the money rolls in.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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Just another episode of Creative Banter, but this time, I’m too lazy to record a proper introduction.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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We’re talking in circles, evidently about nothing, and about everything, all at once, this episode. With Ben having sent off his zine files to the printers, a conversation ensues around the zine as a lesser quality monograph and other comparisons between those two mediums of photographic presentation. And as usual, I speak on about self-made torment as I continue debating various nonsensical aspects of my creative life. Oh! There’s also some puppy talk in this episode, which is becoming a pretty regular segment since Emmie’s arrival. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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After a few weeks of introspection, Ben may have finally learned why he did not have the dreaded First Day Funk on his recent trip to Zion: a diversification of interests. With this, comes a conversation around the interconnectedness of everything, as well as questioning the true importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone. We also ask many questions this week, including how many people is too many people; would the Flintstones have any tricks to remembering information; and what, exactly, does a screaming chipmunk have to do with photography?

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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For me, photography is a pathway toward finding meaning in life and healing my mind, body, and soul. The process through which my photographs are made is quite important, and when I find a system that works, it is best to stick with it. This week, Ben and I work through this philosophy, while also discussing whether every photographer truly needs a large body of work. Further, we discuss the lack of desire to be seen as an authority figure, as well as how much dogs love peanut butter.

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Jay Tayag
Simon Baxter
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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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As if any of us needed a reminder how good Ben has it, he is back from his fall trip to Zion National Park, and boy did he run through a lot of film this time around. After we discuss how much the film and development cost him, as well as some other exciting details, we discuss puppy separation anxiety and how being new to something may lead to a higher competitive drive. We end this week with a new project I am embarking on, that I am equally excited and apprehensive about.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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It seems my traditional bad luck has made its way through the microphone, latching onto Ben this week, as he struggles with multiple setbacks of varying degrees. First, his primary hard drive fails; then, his 4Runner needs repair; but that’s not all. Still, there lies here a lesson on patience and that, at the end of the day, these are only things. Things which can be fixed, or replaced. We end this episode with a discussion on Threads, Meta’s competitor to Twitter, which I have found myself playing around with quite a bit. We’ll see how long that lasts.

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Western Digital and Its Failing SSDs
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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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Emmie gets a bit restless this episode and needs to step out of the studio, which leaves just Ben and I to lead the conversation. Not ideal, but we make it work. With the second issue of Nature Vision Magazine out in the world, we touch base with how that has been received, as well as the importance of representing lesser-known photographers. In a call-back to ⁠Episode 36 - Creeping on Social Media,⁠ screen time is brought up yet again, which leads to discussion on the correlation between happiness and age.

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The puppy adventures have officially begun, starting with this episode. As Emmie, the adorable CavaPoo, sits on my lap, Ben and I tackle a number of topics this week, none of which seem to go together at first. We talk about our ability to see being impaired by poor genetics and growing older; slimy marketing tactics that just don’t feel right; and Nature Vision MagazineIssue 2, which was recently released. From last week, we continue our discussion about Ben’s upcoming zine, and we do something a bit new: checking in with how each of us is feeling.

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If you like the sound of a tractor mowing the lawn in the background, you’re going to love this episode. But even if you’re not a fan or background noise, there’s still plenty to enjoy, like Ben’s 73-mile cycling to Torrey Pines and Cody’s recent success with a print sale. There’s also discussion around writing more deep and personal stories, and a shared obsession with constant movement.

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Life is hard. So you get a puppy, because they’re man’s best friend and some say they make everything better. Until you realize that raising a puppy and keeping it from terrorizing the environment around you, is also hard. So you start going to therapy, as a way to deal with this hardship. But therapy forces you to face emotions you’ve buried away years ago. And that, too, is hard. And now you realize even your introduction to this podcast episode is rambling on about, ultimately nothing. I suppose these are just the realities of the world.

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No matter what you are into outside of photography, there are always parallels which appear, connecting the creative life to all else. The steady cadence while cycling is much the same as the slow progression toward large goals. And the pure pressure a musician feels - which leads to unfortunate mental breakdowns - can be felt by all who deal with life’s ups and downs. Even finding out that the solution to a problem which has plagued you for almost a decade is a simple one, can help open our eyes toward novel realizations in our creativity.

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Having the opportunity to witness the evolution of thought, and of practice, over a period of time, is a truly magnificent thing. To watch as someone grows and learns from past experiences. To see how their thinking changes as they encounter new challenges. That is, at the very core of it, what we are discussing in this week’s episode. As usual, I hope there is something beneficial within these ramblings for you all.

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Remember how I mentioned about a surprise of sorts two episodes back and then swiftly ignored it? Well, in this episode, it is finally revealed. And it brings plenty of discussion to the table on what it means for the future of my art.

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While I continue to ramble on about summer doldrums and my lack of direction in life, Ben brings to the table an interesting discussion on the connection between barefoot running and large format photography. We speak on his fears of being forced to digital - perhaps an inevitable fate, in time - and why these fears exist in the first place. Will he decide to venture to the dark side of digital, or will he sooner give up photography? Of course, this is all hypothetical. Or so we hope.

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After a month-long break, Ben and I are back in action, ready to discuss all things creativity, nature, and whatever else comes to mind. Given it’s the primary excuse for our absence, in this episode we are discussing my trip to Colorado and the power of proximity. We talk about the photographic struggles I was met with, the potential of a return visit, and we continue our conversation on maintaining a greater awareness of nature, a running theme in our weekly talks.

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Due to my trip to Colorado, this is going to be the last episode for a few weeks. We’re talking about physical, mental, and emotional health, starting with Ben’s recent blueberry fiasco, which transitions us into talking about the mind-body connection. From there, we discuss stress and human evolution, wrapping everything up nicely with a bit about better connecting with nature. Truly no better way to start off my trip than thinking about all this.

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Despite being a bit brain dead, both Ben and I work through this week’s conversation, talking about a variety of topics that somehow fit together. We start things off by discussing the use of shallow focus and what Ben calls the Pirate Method to aid in composition creation. Continuing to speak on finding unique compositions, we talk about the passage of time and finding stories in nature, as well as writing about your photographs. And given two recent camera announcements, we discuss those a bit as well.

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The Spandex Warrior and I sit down this week to discuss the trips we recently returned home from. For myself, that means my rainy trip to Acadia National Park in Maine; and for Ben, that’s his trip to Southern Utah with his wife. Both of which, it turns out, were filled with pizza. Much of the conversation revolves around small scene photography and the familiarity of place that is necessary to create such photographs, to notice those intimate moments. We also talk a bit about the idea of doing something for the pure enjoyment of it, rather than getting sucked into the idea of having to make money off your passions.

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It seems this is the time of year for beautiful trips into the wilderness, as Ben returns from his spring backpacking trip and I prepare to head off into Acadia. Most of the conversation revolves around these adventures, but as usual, we throw in a bit about productivity, anxiety, and expectations. Oh - and Ben is slowly transforming into a true Spandex Warrior. So that makes for a nice visual.

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Creative genius Nick Carver joins me this week for a blunt discussion on society. We kick the conversation off by discussing how terrifying lifestyle changes can be, which, I know, is a very common thread in recent months. Really, though, I wanted to bring Nick on to discuss why he chose to release a four-hour long video - and then ask people to pay for it. Through this, we discuss the societal idea that entertainment should be free, along with the reality of running ads on YouTube. And then we get into the meat of the conversation: anxiety, depression, and mental wellbeing. This is a long one, so batten down the hatches and let’s dive right into it.

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Our primary driver for this episode revolves around following your curiosity. From continuing the conversation had with Simon Baxter about maintaining a deeper awareness and connection with nature, to discussing the detrimental side effects of so many people venturing into nature, Ben and I ponder our ultimate impact as photographers. Especially for those who run workshops in the popular national parks, and for those who showcase their photographic adventures on YouTube, what sort of impact are we truly having on the natural world, that we may not immediately realize? Though this isn’t an easy question to answer, it’s one we must ask ourselves, if we truly wish to embrace the principles of Leave No Trace.

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How do you think of productivity? Do you determine it based on what you accomplish throughout the day, or throughout the year? The other night, I found myself thinking about what I have all done throughout the past year, from graduating with my bachelors, starting this podcast, working with NPN, and graduating recently with my masters. There grew within me a sense of pride that I had never felt before - and that, I believe, many people miss out on. We focus so heavily on our daily accomplishments and overnight success stories, that we often miss the simple fact that success takes decades, not days. Ben and I dive headfirst into this topic, but first, we discuss print pairs and folios. Let’s get right to it.

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Joining me this week is woodland photographer Simon Baxter. Simon has been a major influence on my own photography, constantly influencing me to learn more about the natural world around me as well as learning to embrace the local landscape. Throughout this episode, we center our focus around these primary topics. We discuss gardening and how not to lose your passion with photography, as well as why it is more beneficial to prioritize nature over any photograph you take. Our conversation turns, then, toward the difference between spotlight and lantern awareness and how easy it is to ignore the bigger picture. It was an absolute pleasure having Simon join me for this one, so sit back, grab a cup of tea, and let’s dive right into this.

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”The Importance of Awareness” - essay
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Student teaching is officially over and with that comes the reality that I have more time on my hands than I have had in the past six years. Though this sounds great on paper, the mentality that Ben and I share of always having to do something can quickly make this a living nightmare. One way to cope is through health and fitness, something which I plan to take more seriously given the additional time. Still, one can only run for so long before the body begs you to stop. And when you have plenty of time but little to do, and are sat at home, unwarranted feelings of isolation tend to creep in.

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When starting a new leg of your journey, there are two overarching concepts about how to proceed: you may either keep your plans to yourself out of fear they won’t formulate, or you may push those plans out into the universe with hopes that good things will come your way. Now that student teaching has come to a close, I wonder which of these options is best for me. Do I commit to the habits I need to build, in order to best walk down this new path, or do I keep my plans to myself, fearing that by saying them aloud, I will no longer have the motivation to pursue them? Ben and I walk through these questions and more as we discuss virtue signaling, the concept behind Ben’s seasonal trips, building habits, and perfectionism.

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Finding the time to head out into nature, especially for extended periods of time, can be a daunting task as you find your life becoming more complicated. While neither Ben nor I share in the exactly difficulty that a listener is facing, we do our best to discuss how to find the time for photography in a busy life. We talk about how important it is to alter your mindset away from the idea of constantly being in nature - like what is so often shown on social media - and toward a mindset that prioritizes photographing locally or, perhaps, changing what you photograph altogether. And while visiting the same locations time and again can seem like it would lead to creative stagnation, we discuss how it can, instead, lead to more intimate photographs that hold deeper meaning. 

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Based on comments received from better podcasters than myself, I have been making some alterations to not only the software and editing used but also the location in which I record. It is hoped that these changes are for the better and will improve the quality of Creative Banter. Ben and I start off this week by discussing some of these changes, before tackling a number of questions sent in on the Discord. Mostly, our conversation flows around the concept of quiet photography, a term that wonderfully describes both Ben’s and my work. We talk about our photographic intent, especially when it comes to print sizes, along with photography books - what we like and dislike about them. Our conversation closes with the purchase of a new lego set and how it relates to process.

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The Essence of Photography by Bruce Barnbaum
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Of the Be Persuasion
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We’re back with Ben in this episode, starting off by discussing human psychology when it comes to amusement park lines and high school fights. This leads to a short discussion on the current state of bullying in schools and how it has continued to change in drastic manners since Ben went to high school. We speak on my new website and eBook as well as how we organize our photo galleries, expanding on the discussion had with Murray the previous week. Finally, we answer a few questions from listeners on the Discord, about fountain pens and how design principles help in the crafting of strong compositions.

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Alex Noriega
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A Morning Walk: Nort’s Resort
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PhotographyLife Forum
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This episode, I’m joined by photographer Murray Livingston as we discuss a variety of topics surrounding the idea of poetic photography. We discuss the intersection of language and art - an idea which Murray is creating an eBook about - and whether it is important to think about such an idea while out in the field. We speak on photography as a meditative act, something which calms both body and soul, and, briefly, how this concept relates to the flow state. Toward the end of the episode, we talk about finding an audience and the importance of building a platform around education.

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Company of One by Paul Jarvis
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Since we have found ourselves with a bit of a backlog worth of questions and topic suggestions over on the Discord, it felt like a good time to work through some of them. But first, I have a few questions for Ben about his photographic approach, after having watched his recent Death Valley videos. We speak about how our decisive moment has changed over the years, as well as whether we bother to take a “safety shot” prior to waiting for that decisive moment to formulate. Our conversation turns toward our connection with nature, whether we re-evaluate old photographs, and if we bother to calibrate our computer monitors.

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One of the scariest parts of working with a film camera is that you never truly know what you are going to get after you expose a frame. Was the metering right? Will I accidentally flash the film, exposing it and ruining the photograph? Or will I mess up development, leading to a paranoid fear for the next few months before I force myself to try again? Not to mention that companies such as FujiFilm keep pausing production, leading to increased prices and a fear that they’ll cease production altogether. This week, we discuss these fears, along with some interesting photography products - including one that I didn’t pay much attention to before opening my mouth to discuss. Toward the end of our discussion, we talk about the value we bring to the table and a bit on why we feel we have nothing worth sharing. 

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Buckwheat and oat milk ice cream get us started on this episode, oddly enough, before we move on to discussing the weather and a rather disappointing interaction while out in the woods. For the majority of the episode, we speak on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what it means primarily for writers, as we see more people using ChatGPT for article outlines and school essays. Our discussion turns toward volume two of Ben’s Unpolished series, which re-sparks a consistent conversation about eBooks. And since it is that time of the year, we end this episode by talking a bit about taxes and Ben’s somewhat disappointing 2022 financial year.

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After months of deliberation, I finally decided to pick up a new camera, one which will be used for documenting family events and trips into the wild. This starts a conversation about film versus digital and whether people actually care if something is photographed with either medium. We speak a bit on the benefits of using analog technology and how it brings great joy to see something typed with a typewriter, for example. All of this leads us to the idea of trends and how, for most people, it can be easy to get sucked into them. Finally, we end the conversation discussing pressure to create fresh work, as well as the passage of time. 

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Feeling as though you have found yourself in a rut, and cannot get out, is a feeling all too familiar to many artists. The feeling that you are stuck and unsure where to go next with your creative endeavor. For the past few months, I have been struggling with this feeling, airing my grievances both on and off of the podcast. But as I come closer to re-launching my website, I am forced to face the music. As Ben and I hash this out, we discuss the idea of weekly articles and running out of topics, as well as keeping things simple and the idea of feeding meaningful work with traditional career paths.

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Artist residencies, weather, and biking start off this week’s episode before we delve into Ben’s perceptions about his upcoming videos and newly-scanned photographs. We speak on the idea of flipping photographs - both to alter our reception of them, as well as an editing technique. Our conversation shifts toward that of YouTube, sparked by ideas found in a video by Van Neistat. We end this week, speaking on self-publishing books and the merits of physical versus electronic books.

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We ended up being a bit all over the place this episode, as we worked to find our footing after Ben’s recent absences for his winter trips. Which, we started the episode off talking about, before discussing my most recent adventures in student teaching, both rather briefly. Something that student teaching has helped me accomplish so far this year, has been increasing the number of books I have been able to read. One of the books I had finished is Breath by James Nestor, which Ben had recommended. After taking time to speak on a few of the topics found within the book - such as anxiety and how our faces have changed - we talk a bit about poetry and the connections had with photography.

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This week, our conversation turns primarily toward that of constructive criticism, a topic brought up due to my experiences so far with student teaching and the desire I have to improve in the field. We discuss our openness to criticism and how that openness changes as we begin to gain confidence in our craft. Though, that confidence can sometimes be misguided, as we ponder our intentions and the idea of why we choose to photograph what we photograph. As we end the conversation, we provide an update regarding screen time, which we had spoken about in episode thirty-six, as well as speaking a bit on humanity, sparked by a book I am currently reading.

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As my student teaching kicks off, we spend the first few minutes of the episode discussing how the beginning of that journey has been, before transitioning to our usual discussions around photography. Primarily, we reflect on how different the curriculum is, compared to what Ben and I experienced while in grade school. And speaking of different, Ben has finally developed his black and white film from back in August of 2022, using the Jobo processor he received from a follower. Something that has been on my mind for a bit, has been whether I should acquire a camera for documentary photography of my life and the trips I take; finally, I believe I have landed on the camera, though it brings with it many questions, particularly regarding my upcoming trip to Colorado in the summer.

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While many photographers think of pairing their photographs on the facing pages of a monograph or, perhaps, the pairings that naturally occur when working on a large project, pairing photographs to go together as prints can be quite challenging. As we discuss the photographs Ben revealed from his 2022 Fall trip to Zion National Park, we discuss the potential that some of these pieces have, especially when put aside past works. When speaking on a photograph he had taken of a Utah Serviceberry, the conversation shifts toward predictability and how we find ourselves in a rhythm, understanding what works best at various points of the day, for various subjects. A bit outside of the photographic realm, Ben brings up a recent survey done by the Washington Post which looks at the happiest jobs on earth, ranking them by means of stress, meaning, and general happiness. This leads to our ending the conversation with numerous facts about the woodland, all taken from a wonderful book, and how much of this knowledge was already known, though we were not conscious of it.

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An issue I ran into quite a bit when using digital cameras, that no longer occurs nearly as often with film, is overshooting. Clicking away at the shutter because, hey, digital files are practically free, so why not? And while neither of us can fault people from doing such things, there is certainly merit in learning to slow down and take into deeper consideration what you want from a photograph, from a composition. Perhaps one of the downsides to working with film, and not producing so much work each year, is the difficulty in making collections of photographs, whether to display on your website or in an eBook. Collections such as these can be fantastic ways to organize and display your work, though it brings difficulties such as how well the images pair with one another, between color, tonality, and subject matter. All of this leads us to discussing success - a common theme, these past few weeks - and how the pressure to be successful has changed from when Ben was young, compared to what I now face in my mid-twenties.

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Comedian Marc Mason once said, “Every status update is just a variation on a single request: Would someone please acknowledge me?” It’s been just over a year now since I have made any sort of status update, since I have made the choice to get rid of social media. Ben and I discuss this choice, speaking on the reasons behind it as well as how I have felt since. We also discuss screen time, which leads to a few astute observations on my end, specifically regarding how easy it is to get sucked into one’s phone even without social media. One alternative to social media that we discuss, which we the individual have more control over, is that of newsletters. Given the unreliability of social platforms such as Twitter and Instagram, they are something both Ben and I feel should be taken into greater consideration, especially as we figure out our plans for this year.

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Back in November, I submitted thirteen photographs for Brooks Jensen of LensWork Magazine to review, as well as a few questions which I wanted answered. These questions had nothing to do with my photographic work; rather, they revolved around the business side of photography: how to market you work; how to price your prints; et cetera. A few days ago, around 11 o’clock at night, I received an email with the review. I knew that if I listened to it then and there, my night could be ruined, as well as any potential of sleep; but if I waited until morning, it would be my entire day that was ruined instead. Can you tell by now how optimistic of a person I am? Throughout this episode, Ben and I discuss what was said during this review, as well as what it means for me as a photographer, moving forward.

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This week, Ben and I discuss how our holiday celebrations went, which turned out to be rather quiet for the both of us. Keeping in what appears to be a tradition of analog technology, I received a record player from my parents, along with a few records my mother had picked out. After discussing a bit about this analog technology - one which is coming back in much the same manner as film - we turn our attention to the idea of Patreon and free entertainment, a topic brought on by discussions had in the Landscape Photographers World discord channel. We provide our opinions regarding the problem with so many people believing entertainment should be free - think of Spotify and the low monthly cost compared to when you had to purchase each album from your favorite artists - along with what Patreon originally stood for versus what it has become, due to people always desiring something in return. Our conversation shifts, then, toward a poll Ben had put on Twitter which asked whether photographers follow trends, which led to an interesting discussion that has no pure answer.

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Our conversation begins with a discussion regarding Ben’s recent trip to Hawaii and some thoughts he had while enjoying the warm weather, while the rest of us dealt with the blistering cold. One of his thoughts places us into our main conversation, where we discuss whether we must always be a photographer. We ask what that looks like for each of us, whether we feel compelled to bring a camera at all times, and more. The conversation ends with talking about both mental and physical health. Running, stoicism, and how it ties into hiking as a whole.

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Thoughts of a Hawaiian vacation and winter blues slows our conversation down a bit, as we initially struggle to find our pace, our topic, for the week. Sparked by a message posted on the Discord by Michael Rung, we begin speaking on whether we have ever hit a wall, experienced a period of funk, after having completed a large project. Namely, Ben retracts the statement he made initially, revamping his thinking. This brings us to speaking on success and productivity: how we define it, the issues with hustle culture, and more. We go on to ponder whether tangibility has anything to do with our feelings of success, before finishing off by speaking on competitions and black and white photography.

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In this episode, we continue our discussion from last week around large format film photography and how to get started. Primarily, we speak on the topic of scanning your film - whether it is done with a drum scanner, flatbed scanner, or a digital camera. We then move on to questions sent in by you, the listener, over on our Discord server. These include taking about how Ben and I organize our film - both physical and scanned versions - as well as whether we would still pursue photography if film no longer existed. We end this week’s discussion by answering whether the voice in our head, who asks why we are doing this, ever goes away.

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Though we often avoid discussing gear, as there are already plenty of resources focused on the subject, we have been getting quite a few questions about how to start with large format, so we felt it was time to sit down and give our recommendations. Given this is such a large topic, we are splitting this into two episodes: this first episode is all about the basics, including what cameras, lenses, and film we would recommend, as well as a few worthwhile tidbits of knowledge to pass along. In next week’s episode, we will be discussing how we scan and organize our film, whether we have ever used digital medium format cameras, along with a few other questions sent in on the Discord from you, the listener.

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As we find ourselves nearing the end of 2022, we enter the typical period of self-reflection, looking back on what we had accomplished, as well as what we wish to get done come the new year. For myself, that includes the completion of a large eBook and, perhaps, the creation of a few presentations; for Ben, it means maintaining his status as a full time photographer, figuring out the intricate balance which is required by such a career. Our conversation spans the topics of retail jobs and Black Friday, money as a motivating factor, sponsorships and obvious ad placements in TV shows and movies. And speaking of movies, we discuss a viewer-suggested topic from our Discord.

Speaking of Discord, Ben and I will be discussing large format in the next episode. If you have any questions regarding how to get started, what gear we recommend, or any other general inquiries, please head over to the Discord channel linked below to let us know. And with that, let’s dive right into it, shall we?

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Ben has officially begun shipping off his 2022 Portfolio Box Sets, which brings up the topic of deadlines and how we deal with them on an individual basis. Primarily, we discuss whether we place more value on extrinsic deadlines, over intrinsic ones. This leads to a discussion about eBooks, once again, along with a bit of a tease regarding one I am currently working toward. Our conversation takes a turn toward the seasons we find to be most difficult, as well as our valuing of images which whisper, rather than shout. We end the discussion with a topic suggestion sent in by Roger on our discord, which regards movement.

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We start this episode off by discussing the student teaching I will be doing in the spring, which will be a bit of a change to my way of thinking about the English language arts classroom and the curriculum around it. Namely, it seems there will be a lot more creativity allowed in the class, which I am all for. This leads to a discussion around business practices, figuring out the best path forward for you as an individual, and how good things don’t simply fall from the sky but instead have to be chased after. We end the episode by talking about the editing process - namely Photoshop versus Lightroom - and how one can get to better know their photographs through that process.

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Ben recently came back from his Fall trip to Zion National Park, bringing with him a few thoughts worth discussing, as well as some lessons learned. We also managed to find some time to discuss two Discord topics related to printmaking and the procedures within.

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Over on the Discord server, photographer Jay Tayag begs the question whether photography is considered an art or a craft, which led to quite an interesting discussion, though no solid answer may ever be etched in stone. After rambling on a bit, we found ourselves talking about electric vehicles and what the future may hold.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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This week, we allocate most of our discussion toward zines and journals. Sparked by Ben’s recent trip to the Sierra Nevada, and his experiences there, we have seemingly come up with a fresh take on exploring new-to-us locations.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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This week, we are discussing the realities of being a full-time photographer, as pointed by a recent video from Thomas Heaton. This shifts us toward discussing our own approaches to heading into the wilderness, including whether we should take trips without our camera from time to time. We end with two topic suggestions as placed by individuals in the Discord group.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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I recently made my way down to Washington DC for the first time in a few years to see an exhibition of Robert Adams’ photography. Adams is a wonderfully inspiring photographer whose work is unlike most I look at anymore. In other words, he isn’t solely focused on nature. This got me thinking quite a bit about my own work, both in terms of print sizes (like usual) and subject matter. After a bit of a rough transition, we talk about a breathing technique Ben has learned of, which he has been toying with recently and believes it could help with the higher elevation hikes he does on many of his backpacking trips. Finally, we talk a bit about a concept known as unlocking the commons.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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In this week’s episode, our conversation is driven by thoughts on composition and visual theory. We talk about the unfortunate attitudes had revolving around compositional rules, which have the potential of harming one’s creativity. We then speak on wet plate photography, which leads us to talking a bit about orthocromatic film. And if that isn’t enough, we also speak a bit about footwear, leaving off with a question for those listening.

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There have been two announcements regarding new film cameras which caught my eye recently, though neither of them are within an affordable price range. Still, it’s nice to see new film equipment being released in 2022. Our primary interest in the episode, however, regards Peter Jackson’s comment on hypnosis and how he wishes he could have forgotten all the inner workings of the Lord of the Rings movies, so he could view them as the fans had: with fresh eyes. This leads us into discussions about legacy and our innate desire to be one of the greats.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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This week, I am joined by special guest Murray Livingston. We discuss photographing in black and white, alternative printing processes, and how our work changes when pursuing specific projects, rather than single images. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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After explaining a bit about why I had to cancel my September trip to Acadia - which I should have been leaving for this upcoming Sunday already - we move the conversation to something a bit more important in the long-run: paper choice. This ties sweetly into what we were talking about in Episode Sixteen, Environmental Impact. Clearly that episode has made an impact on my own thinking. And while speaking on paper choice, the conversation makes a minor shift toward eBooks versus Zines, as Ben and I discuss future projects we are currently working on.

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Deep Natter Episode 61
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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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For the past two weeks, Ben and I have attempted to speak on the idea of titles, such as landscape versus wilderness photographer. Well, we finally got around to it. This led to talk about the professional versus amateur designations, as well as the starving artist trope. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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This week, as we battle the heat, we thought it apt to discuss our environmental impact as photographers. This led us into discussing Ben's new print portfolios, as he's made alterations to lessen the waste. And, of course, we found ourselves shifting topics a bit to that of money and motivation. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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From our Patreon officially launching to naming photographs, to limited editions and the idea of too many photographs, there's a lot to unpack in this episode. So buckle up, grab a cup of coffee...and let's dive right into it, shall we? 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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In talking about Guy Tal's More Than A Rock, Ben and I find ourselves thinking about success and the idea of fading into obscurity. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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Today, we discuss a bit about music - how it affects us and the power it has to transport us into the past. We also speak on delayed gratification and the idea behind organizing chaos in our photography. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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Today, we are discussing how we change. Not necessarily as artists but, rather, how we change as we grow older, from being a kid to an adult. This goes hand-in-hand with the realization that the mental difference isn't so straightforward, isn't so exact. We also speak a bit about mental health and the consequences it has on how we change, as well. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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In this episode, we discuss my latest trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including a pretty...uhm, interesting experience. We also talk about backpacking gear, as well as how to stay clean on extended trips. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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In this episode, we discuss a bit about developing black and white film, along with Ben's continued interest in the medium. Further, we talk about how we learn and how mistakes ultimately help us to improve, both in life and photography.

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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In this episode, Ben and I discuss the monetization of photography projects - specifically through Patreon - along with our influences through landscape photography, and how we can use jealousy as motivation, rather than allowing it to bring us down. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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In this week's episode, Ben and I discuss the principles of location sharing, the destruction of old prints, and my personal yearning for intimate prints. Also, there's something I have to admit, regarding last week's episode. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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In this episode, Ben and I discuss what it means to be a full time photographer, what it's actually like as compared to how it appears on social media, and how it affects our creativity and mental state, specifically when it comes to burnout and the apparent glorification of it. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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In this episode, Ben and I discuss the morality of manipulating landscape photographs, my new venture with Nature Photographers Network, and the pricing of artwork. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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In this episode, we discuss Ben's recent spring trip to the backwoods of Utah, and how our appreciation for nature improves as we learn the intimacies of the location. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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In this episode, Ben and I discuss the passage of time and how it relates to various aspects of photography: from breaking out of a routine; to long term goals; to hanging it all up at the end of the day. 

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The Introvert by Michael Kobrin (licensed through Pixabay)

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In this episode, Ben and I discuss the idea of starting fresh with our photography, based upon a pull I have felt since going back to large format film after a few months with digital. We speak on connecting more deeply to nature - including using our senses while in the wild - and how large format is conducive to this deeper connection.

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In this episode, Ben and I speak on the editing of film and how there is a certain trust within the process, especially when it comes to traditional darkroom printmaking. Branching from this, we speak on expectations, along with how they can often ruin your experience while in the wilderness. 

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