Episode Two with Special Guest Lizzie Shepherd - Feb 20

Summary

In this episode, Tim Parkin, Joe Cornish, and Lizzie Shepherd discuss various topics related to photography, including exhibiting and printing, the creative evolution of photographers, the responsibility of photographers to be aware of environmental and ethical considerations, and the fascination with snowy landscapes. They also touch on gender differences in photography and the impact of cultural values on photographic practices. The conversation provides insights into the challenges and joys of being a landscape photographer and the importance of staying true to one's creative vision. In this conversation, Lizzie Shepherd and Joe Cornish discuss photography gear for ski tours and the importance of composition and mood in landscape photography.

Takeaways

• Exhibiting photographs can be a mixed experience, with varying levels of success and challenges.
• Photographers should focus on doing what they love and continuously pushing themselves creatively.
• Photographers have a responsibility to be aware of and react to the environmental and ethical considerations of the places they photograph.
• Snowy landscapes have a unique appeal to photographers due to the transformative nature of snow and the simplification it brings to compositions. When going on multi-day ski tours, Lizzie Shepherd prefers to use her Sony full-frame camera with a lightweight lens to minimize weight and maximize convenience.
• Joe Cornish, on the other hand, tends to carry more gear and doesn't mind the weight, believing that the load gets lighter as he moves through the landscape.
• Lizzie emphasizes the importance of instinct and developing an eye for composition over time, while also acknowledging the need for deliberation in certain situations.
• Both Lizzie and Joe agree that mood is a crucial aspect of landscape photography, and that imperfections can add depth and interest to an image.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:27 Discussion on Skiing and Polar Bears

03:16 Exhibiting and Printing

04:39 Success and Challenges of Exhibitions

06:30 Photographic Agenda and Creative Evolution

08:57 Mounting Pictures and Peter Dombrovskis

09:41 Peter Dombrovskis and Digital Photography

12:47 Getting Started in Photography

15:29 Photography as a Way of Seeing

20:37 Staying on the Creative Bus

23:51 Gender Differences in Photography

29:56 Ethical Considerations in Photography

38:16 Fascination with Snowy Landscapes

43:46 Photography Gear for Ski Tours

50:10 Composition and Mood