Master the Moment — Outdoor Photography Podcast

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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 Instagram

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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.

Links from this episode:
Local Adjustments Video

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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.

Hoya HD3 Filter
How to Make a Custom Vignette

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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 Reddit

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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!

Links from this episode:
Dan's Website
Dan's Workshops
Dan's Instagram
Shooting, Fast and Slow - Blog Post

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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.

Links from this episode:
Eric's Website
Eric's Instagram
Eric's Facebook
"Space, Stillness, Silence" - Eric's Latest Book
Eric's Video Tutorials

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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.

Links from this episode:
Blue Hour Blending YouTube Video
Vignettes YouTube Video

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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.

Links from this episode:
Lance's Instagram
Lance's Website

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Most landscape photographers focus all their time and energy on capturing the grand scenes with their wide-angle lenses. By pivoting your focus and thinking more about abstract, intimate, or macro scenes, you can add variety and unique imagery to your portfolio. In this podcast episode, you'll learn a few of my favorite tips and tricks for capturing high-quality images with a telephoto lens.

Links from this episode:
My Mt. Rainier Wildflowers Workshop

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Adding depth to your landscape photos can prove challenging, yet can greatly improve your image if done correctly. In this episode, photographer Chris Byrne shares his advice for creating more depth in your images in the field and post-processing.

Links from this episode:
Chris's Website
Chris's Instagram
Chris's Facebook
Destination Earth Photo Tours

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There's a lot of things I wish I could go back in time and tell myself when it comes to photography. In this episode, I cover ten of those things in a quick-hitting episode with lots of take-aways for any beginner or intermediate photographer.

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Adding color is one of the easiest ways to give an average image a facelift, but often, this is one of the worst things you can do. In this week's episode, photographer Drew Garrison shares advice on creating more impactful images without using post-processing color adjustment. 

Links from this episode:
Drew's Website
Drew's Instagram

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Despite the major improvements we've seen in Adobe Lightroom over the last few years, Photoshop still holds as the strongest photo editor on the market today. Even though most photographers know this, many are still stuck in Lightroom, where the editing workflow seems more intuitive and straightforward.

In this week's episode, you'll learn how to get started in Photoshop to help you not only feel comfortable editing, but also to be able to create stunning edits of your landscape photography.

Links from this episode:
Setting up a Photoshop Workspace
My Photoshop Course (Beginner Level)
My Photoshop Course (Advanced Level)

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One of landscape photography's greatest challenges is improving your images in post-processing without overcooking your edits. In this episode, photographer Zack Stanton shares some of his favorite tips to help you avoid overprocessing while still having the control to enhance your images greatly in editing.

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Zack's Website
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Zack's Instagram

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Photo editing isn't easy, but I'm here to help. Over the last few years, I've worked with countless clients, and I've commonly seen the same mistakes repeated. In this podcast episode, you'll learn a little about my philosophy on photo editing and take away a few tips and tricks to help you improve your own editing.

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Lightroom organization isn't exactly the sexiest topic in landscape photography, but having an organized catalog will save you time, effort, and energy. Whether you're just starting in Lightroom or already have hundreds of thousands of photos, maintaining an organized Lightroom catalog is crucial.

In this episode, pro photographer and educator Chrissy Donadi shares her advice on all things Lightroom organization. Chrissy is an expert in Lightroom, and her advice will help you clean up your catalog.

Links from this episode:
Chrissy's Website
Keywording YouTube Video
Let's Get Organized Lightroom Course ("LOVELIGHTROOM" for 20% off)

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The wide angle is the go-to lens of choice for many landscape photographers, and for good reason! Unfortunately, it is one of the most difficult lenses to use to capture captivating images. In this episode, you'll learn six tips to help you take your wide-angle photography to the next level.

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While many landscape photo locations have an obvious subject, some of the most rewarding images to create can be found in places with very little obvious subject matter. These places generally steer away many photographers, since it takes patience and a great eye to find compositions in these places.

In this episode, Gary Randall shares some of his favorite tips for creating compelling images in hard to shoot locations, such as the forest. Gary has years of experience and lots of great advice to help you take your compositions to the next level.

Links from this episode:
Gary's Website
Gary's Instagram
Gary's Facebook
Gary's Flickr
Destination Earth Photo Tours

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Milky Way season is here, and if you're wanting to level up your astrophotography, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I talk about different tips and tricks for capturing EPIC Milky Way photos, including both things you need to do in the field and things to do when you're post processing.

Links from this episode:
iOptron Skyguider
Summer Milky Way Workshops
Milky Way Editing YouTube Video
Star Reduction YouTube Video

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Most landscape photographers are following the same processes when it comes to editing our images in Lightroom or Photoshop. When this workflow just couldn't give David Kingham the results he was after, he designed his own workflow. When you hear how he edits his photos, you'll be shocked, but looking at his body of work, it's clear that it is a fantastic way to edit.

Links from this episode:
David's Website
David's Instagram
Exploring Exposure
Nature Photographers Network

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If you want to capture portfolio-worthy shots, learning the ins and outs of shooting at sunset and sunrise is absolutely essential. In this episode, I'll share six of my favorite tips for taking sunset and sunrise photos.

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The most crucial step to creating impactful photos is finding a compelling composition. Without a strong composition, no amount of editing will allow you to recover a subpar composition. In this episode, Ian Plant shares advice on all things composition, which will help you take better photos.

Links from this episode:
Ian's Website
Photo Masters
Ian's Free Webinar
Ian's eBooks & Video Courses
Ian's Polar Bear Images

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Landscape photography isn't a cheap hobby, and purchasing gear that just doesn't work out is SUPER frustrating. Trust me,  I've spent countless amounts of money on gear that just doesn't work. Luckily, I've found a few items that I think are absolutely top of the line, which I share in today's podcast episode.

Gear Mentioned in this Episode:
Shimoda Action x50
Sony a7RIV
Sony a7RII
Tamron 17-28mm f2.8
Tamron 28-200mm f2.8-5.6
Tamron 28-75mm f2.8
Sony 70-300mm f4.5-5.6
Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3
Hoya HD3 Circular Polarizer ("Jackson15" for 15% off)
Hoya HD MKII IRND Kit ("Jackson15" for 15% off)
Slik CF-833 Tripod ("Jackson15" for 15% off)
Slik CF-634 Tripod ("Jackson15" for 15% off)
Slik SBH-180 DS Ball Head ("Jackson15" for 15% off)

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Learning to have a vision, and then turning that in to epic images is a process that will help you take your landscape photos to the next level. In this episode, I spoke with landscape photographer Peter Coskun about having a vision, in addition to in-the-field tips regarding composition, and even some post-processing advice as well. This short episode is PACKED with tons of great tips to help you improve your photography.

Links from this episode:
Peter's Website
Peter's Workshops
Peter's Instagram
Peter's Facebook

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Just like anything else in life, landscape photography comes with a lot of rules. While they all have good intentions, some of the rules just don't make sense in many situations. In this podcast episode, I cover five of the most common landscape photography myths, as well as why I don't think they should be followed.

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Winter provides its own set of challenges in the pursuit of portfolio-worthy images. In this episode, Banff, Canada-based photographer Dani Lefrancois shares her advice on creating compelling winter images. Living in Banff, Dani gets to experience winter for much of the year, so she is certainly an expert in winter photography. We'll cover things like how to approach winter photography differently, special gear or considerations you should make in the winter, and more.

Links from this episode:
Dani's Website
Banff Photo Workshops
Dani's Instagram

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If you're considering printing some of your work, this podcast episode will cover absolutely everything you need to know to create amazing prints. From everything like the kinds of photos that will look best, to sharpening and resizing, I cover the whole process.

Links from this episode:
ON1 Resize
ArtBeat Studios
ProPrints

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Whether you spend five minutes or five hours processing your photos, it feels like there is always something new to learn to improve your photo editing skills. In this episode, I spoke with Mark Dumbleton, a South African-based landscape and wildlife photographer. Mark has some incredible work and is passionate about sharing knowledge to help those trying to improve their skills. In this episode, we talk about anything and everything photo editing, including tons of great practical advice for you to apply to your photo edits immediately.

Links from this episode:
Mark's Website
Mark's YouTube Channel
Mark's Instagram
Mark's Facebook Page

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There are thousands of photography apps designed to help you take better images, but knowing which ones are the best can be a challenge. In this episode, I walk you through five of my favorite apps that I use to help me capture great landscape photos. These range from weather predicting apps, to augmented reality apps, and even apps that can tell you exactly where the Milky Way will be at all times. You don't need every photography app under the sun, but I do think that these five are absolutely essential.

Photo Pills: iOS // Google Play
MySunset: iOS // Google Play
RadarScope: iOS // Google Play
Windy: iOS // Google Play
Clear Outside: iOS // Google Play

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Aerial photography adds a whole new element to your landscapes, but it isn't quite the same as shooting on the ground with a tripod. At first glance, it may seem simple, but upon launching your drone, you'll be greeted with all sorts of challenges that can make finding a compelling image more difficult. In this episode, Michael Hindman gives us some of his best advice to finding more compelling compositions via drone. Michael has an impressive portfolio of work and clearly knows how to get great images from the sky, and he shares a ton of excellent advice in this episode to help you take better drone photos.

Links from this episode:
Michael's Website
Michael's Instagram

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The never-ending list of digital image enhancement tools continues to rear its ugly head and wreak havoc on images daily. While the advancement of photo editing technology has allowed photographers to capture and process unreal images, it has also caused many photographers to make photo editing mistakes that hurt their images.

In this podcast episode, I cover five of the most common photo editing mistakes you may be making. Avoiding these mistakes is absolutely essential if you want to create more compelling photos, so be sure you know what they are.

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Adding drama and mood to your images seems to be something many photographers want to do to their photos. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, and this is something a ton of photographers struggle to do with much success.

Luckily, in this podcast episode, I spoke with Andy Mumford, an absolute expert at creating moody and drama-filled images. Andy utilizes both editing and in-the-field techniques to help give his images a unique and compelling look and feel. In this episode, Andy shares a great deal of practical advice that you can use to help add more drama and mood to your landscape photography.

Links from this episode:
Andy's Website
Andy's Workshops
Andy's Instagram
Andy's YouTube

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Whether you're new to shooting or an experienced pro, you've probably made these composition mistakes. These five mistakes KILL your images and render them far less compelling. I made all these mistakes frequently years ago, and I feel my work has substantially improved since figuring them out. 

Make sure you listen to this episode to avoid these five common landscape photography composition mistakes.

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Becoming a full-time photographer isn't as easy as simply capturing great photos. The most successful photographers also know how to run a business.

In this episode, I spoke with professional photographer Dave Morrow, who left a very sought-after, well-paying job to pursue landscape photography full time. Dave shares a ton of great advice on how he got started, and advice for those that are hoping to turn their passion in to a full-time job.

Links from this episode:
Dave's Website
Dave's YouTube

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In this episode, I cover a few of my favorite episodes of the year that I think bring so much value to the table. While every episode of 2023 had substantial value, certain episodes stood out for all landscape photographers listening to the podcast. Listen to this episode to get a recap of some of the best quotes of the year!

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Weather is a significant factor in landscape photography, but predicting can be excruciatingly painful. If you've been shooting photos for long, you know how frustrating it can be to chase the best light. I spoke with photographer Arwin Levinson about predicting the weather in this episode. Arwin has been digging deep to predict the weather, and she has learned a lot along the way. In this episode, Arwin shares some excellent information surrounding weather and landscape photography.

Links from this episode:
Arwin's Website
Arwin's Instagram
Arwin's X
MySunset
The Photographer's Ephemeris
SunsetWx
Windy
Weather.gov

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This episode is a little different than most on the podcast. You'll get to hear exactly how I went from a college student to a full-time landscape photographer, covering tips and tricks and how I did it along the way. 

If you've considered becoming a full-time landscape photographer yourself, this is an episode that will certainly have a lot of useful details for you in your pursuit of landscape photography.

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Getting your Part 107 to fly your drone commercially can help you make ends meet as a photographer or help add some side income. It isn't as complicated as you might think, but you should know a few things before you start. In this episode, I spoke to Cody York, a professional photographer with his Part 107 who does commercial work. Cody shares some advice on getting your Part 107 finding clients and creating excellent commercial work with your drone.

Even if you shoot landscapes only, consider getting your Part 107 to help earn some side income if you already own a drone!

Links from this episode:
Cody’s Website
Cody’s Instagram
Dreamland Safari

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Most of us as photographers love to travel. Photographing new locations and visiting other areas of the world help to keep us inspired and add images to our portfolios. Unfortunately, travel usually takes time and money, and figuring out of all the logistics of traveling with photography equipment isn't trivial. In today's episode, I spoke with pro photographer Marcela Gonzalez about travel hacks for photographers. Marcela has done a ton of traveling, and just looking at her portfolio, it's clear that she knows the ins and outs to traveling as a photographer.

In this episode, Marcela shares tons of great advice when it comes to traveling as a photographer.

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Marcela’s Website
Marcela’s Instagram

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So many photographers would love to quit their 9-5 in order to pursue landscape photography as a full time profession. Unfortunately, leaving the security of your job isn't always easy, and finding ways to make ends meet as a creative isn't getting any easier. Luckily, Stephen Matera has some advice for us on this week's podcast episode. Stephen has been a full-time landscape photographer for nearly 20 years. In all those years, Stephen has learned a lot about what it takes to make ends meet as a photographer. In this episode, Stephen shares some of his tips and also gives us an outlook on the photography industry as a whole with the recent improvements to AI technology.

If you have aspirations to make money from your photography, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

Links from this episode:
Stephen's Landscape Website
Stephen's Commercial Website
Stephen's Instagram
Stephen's 2024 Mt. Rainier Workshop

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Most photographers know the importance of color in their landscape images, but many still struggle to dial in their colors. Today, Doug Shearer joins us on the podcast to talk all things color when it comes to image editing. Doug has a knack for nailing the colors in his images, and each photo feels like it is perfectly saturated with colors that contrast so well.

Regardless of how you edit your photos, this episode has concrete tips that will help you to become better at photo editing when it comes to color.

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Doug's Website
Doug's Instagram

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Having a strong online portfolio is more than just having your photos on a webpage. In this episode, Noah Edwards talks about the importance of having a strong online portfolio when it comes to finding clients and picking up work. Noah has an absolutely beautiful website and has found work with many different clients, all while also taking tons of landscape photos.

If you want to make some extra money with your photography hobby, this is a great episode to listen to.

Links from this episode:
Noah's Website
Noah's Instagram
Noah's "Spec Ads"

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Creating realistic landscape photos is something that is certainly easier said than done. Luckily, on this episode of The Learn Landscape Photography Podcast, landscape photographer David Dinette shares his advice on how to create more realistic looking photos. His advice spans from things you can do in the field, to different post processing techniques to fine-tune your edits to not only make them realistic, but also compelling.

Both experienced and novice photographers alike will pick up tons of great tips from this episode to create realistic looking landscape photos!

Links from this episode:
David's Website
David' Instagram

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In this episode, I talk about 4 major key concepts that many landscape photographers either don't understand, or just plain ignore. Whether you're new to landscape photography, or an experienced pro, you absolutely must understand these 4 concepts if you want to take better photos.

Links from this episode:
Exposure Blending YouTube Video
White Balance YouTube Video
Best Lightweight Tripod YouTube Video
Slik CF-834 Tripod ("Jackson15" for 15% off)
Slik SBH-180DS Ball Head ("Jackson15" for 15% off)

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Darren Marshall is a landscape photographer based in California who spends a lot of his time producing and selling prints. He recently opened an exhibition where 44 of his pieces are on display. As someone who certainly knows a lot about selling prints, Darren is an amazing guest to have to talk about some tips, tricks, and best practices when it comes to selling prints.

Whether you're considering starting to sell your work for the first time at an art show, or you're an experienced seller, Darren has tons of advice that you'll be able to use to instantly boost your print sales.

Links from this episode:
Darren's Website
Art Store Fronts
Exhibition at Orland Art Center
Darren's Instagram

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Ian Gaston is a photographer based in California. Ian has a knack for finding those details that most people would walk right by. His portfolio is full of images of some of the finer details in a landscape, such as a swirling pattern in wood, or rocks on the ground.

In this episode, Ian enlightens us when it comes to finding and capturing those details in the scene beautifully. We talk about not only finding the best compositions, but also editing those photos to perfection.

Links from this episode:
Ian's Website
Ian's Instagram

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John Byrn is a landscape photographer based in Washington that really has a knack for capturing excellent photos, especially in autumn. In this episode, John shares some of his favorite tips, tricks, and techniques that he uses to capture amazing images of fall color.

With fall coming up quickly, this is the perfect episode to listen en route to your destination where you'll be shooting fall colors. You'll learn a few techniques that can instantly help you level up your photography. Both beginner and advanced photographers will find excellent advice in this episode.

Links from this episode:
John's Website
John's Instagram

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Sean Bagshaw is a photographer and photo educator based in Oregon. Sean has been using luminosity masking for years, and helps to educate others on using luminosity masks in Tony Kuyper's TK Panel in Photoshop. In this episode, you'll learn what exactly a luminosity mask is, as well as pick up some tips and tricks for best practices when using luminosity masks.

Both beginner and advanced luminosity mask users will find a lot of value in this episode with all the tips and tricks Sean Bagshaw talks about in this episode.

Links from this episode:
Sean's Website
Sean's Video Courses
PhotoCascadia
Sean's YouTube Channel
Sean's Instagram

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David Thompson is a Las Vegas based landscape photographer that leads group critique sessions to help photographers learn to take better photos. David is passionate about the process of using critique to improve your photography, which he shares with us in today's episode.

If you want to fully understand the value that critique and feedback brings to helping you to improve your work, or if you want to learn how to find someone to get effective critique from, this episode is an excellent listen.

Links from this episode:
David's Website
David's Instagram
David's Flickr
David's 500px

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Brandt Ryder is a photographer that primarily specializes in astrophotography based in Colorado.  In this episode, Brandt shares some of his favorite tips, tricks, and techniques he uses to capture stunning images of the night sky.

In this episode, you'll learn different techniques you can apply to your own process in order to help you take your astrophotography to another level.

Links from this episode:
Brandt's Website
Brandt's Instagram
Order a Print from Brandt
Vixen Polarie Startracker
Helicon Focus Software

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Chad Torkelsen is a photographer based in Seattle, Washington who has quite the impressive list of brands he has shot for. Chad switched from working a full-time marketing job into becoming a photographer, and regularly creates content for a variety of different kinds of brands.

If you want to connect with brands, this episode will tell you what you need to know, and help you to make deals and execute brand shoots.

Links from this episode:
Chad's Website
Chad's Instagram

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Ryan Dyar is a photographer and photo editing guru based in the Pacific Northwest. Ryan has been around the landscape photography community for years, and can be credited for many of the techniques many of us use today in our photo editing workflow. Additionally, he creates premium tutorials and tons of learning content. In today's episode, we talk about tips and techniques for landscape photographers.

Ryan has also given us a discount code to use on his tutorials if you'd like to purchase any of his premium tutorials. The discount code is "AUSTIN", which you can use at checkout on his website.

Links from this episode:
Ryan's Website
30 More Key Lessons Tutorial
Ryan's Other Premium Tutorials
Ryan's Instagram

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Michael Howard is an Oregon based photographer and art seller who does a variety of art shows and sells prints to commercial clients. However, his journey hasn't been completely lollipops and rainbows. Michael is brutally honest with us in this episode where he talks about how it isn't always as easy as it may seem.

In this episode, we also talk about some mistakes you may make when you decide to start selling prints, and Michael gives some great advice to help your first few months be more successful as an art seller.

Links from this episode:
Michael's Website
Michael's Instagram

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Alex Spaeth is a landscape and timelapse photographer based in Washington. Alex has been perfecting his timelapse process for years, and in this episode he shares some of his best advice on how landscape photographers can get started shooting timelapse.

Between camera settings, the importance of different intervals, and finding the right composition to compliment a moving timelapse, this episode has it all if you're trying to find your way shooting amazing outdoor timelapses.

Links from this episode:
Alex's Instagram
Alex's YouTube

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Evan Watts is a wildlife photographer based in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, capturing photos of some of the best animals North America has to offer. In this episode, Evan gives us some of his best advice for capturing compelling wildlife images.

Seeing as how closely related landscape and wildlife photography are, this episode is perfect for any photographer that ever gets out to shoot animals. Evan gives some amazing advice regarding things like camera settings, composition, and how to be in the right place at the right time.

Links from this episode:
Evan's Website
Evan's Facebook
Evan's Instagram
Evan's TikTok
Yellowstone Wild (Request Evan)

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Joshua Cripps is a professional wilderness landscape photographer from California, and a master at planning his photo shoots in order to capture the perfect conditions. In this episode, Josh enlightens us with how he goes about planning his photo trips, including apps, what he's looking for before he goes out to shoot, and more.

No matter what kinds of landscapes you take photos of, this episode is well worth the listen for all of the advice that Josh has to help you plan to maximize the odds of coming home with an amazing photo.

Links from this episode:
Josh's Website
Josh's Instagram
Josh's YouTube
The Mount Whitney Gallery
PhotoPills App
PeakFinder App

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Sonja Saxe is a photographer and avid adventurer based in the Pacific Northwest. Despite working a standard 9-5 job Monday through Friday, Sonja is still able to make plenty of time to go out and capture amazing photos, update a blog, and more. In this episode, Sonja enlightens us on how we can find more time for both photography and adventure despite working a standard 9-5. Additionally, we talk about how to get the most out of your trips, and Sonja shares some advice on capturing better photos.

Don't miss out on this episode, where you'll pick up tons of practical advice to maximize your photography time and the quality of your photos!

Links from this Podcast:
Sonja's Website
Sonja's Blog
Sonja's Instagram

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Stephanie Vermillion is a professional travel journalist and photographer who has traveled the globe, writing about her adventures for brands like National Geographic, Outside Magazine, Backpacker Magazine, CNN Travel, Afar, Travel and Leisure, and more. In this episode, Stephanie shares with us some tips on landing writing gigs surrounding photography and travel, as well as practical writing advice. We talk about things like how to find your voice in writing, figuring out a good angle for a story, pitching an editor, and more.

With so many publications out there, there really is a gig for everyone if you know how to write, take photos, and send a quality pitch. You'll learn all of it in today's podcast.

Links from this Podcast:
Stephanie's Website
A Night to Remember on the Greenland Ice Sheet
After My Father Died, I Found Him Again on Kilimanjaro
There's a New Way to Tour the Amazon Rainforest — By Crane
Gotham Writers Workshops
Pomodoro Chrome Extension
Grammarly

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Most photographers start their photo editing journey in Lightroom with the intention of learning Photoshop at some point. However, with Lightroom becoming more and more powerful, and significantly easier to use than Photoshop, many photographers get stuck just sticking with Lightroom.

If you're in this boat, you are missing out on some of Photoshop's exclusive and powerful features that will certainly help you take your photography to the next level.

In today's episode I talk with photographer Robert Carter, who was in your shoes just a few years ago. When I met Rob, he exclusively used Lightroom, and was always frustrated with Photoshop when he tried. Over the last few years, he has learned Photoshop and has now truly unlocked his full creative potential, creating some amazing images from all around the world.

We talk about things like how to get started in Photoshop, some key differences between Photoshop and Lightroom, how important feedback groups are, and so much more.

Links from this podcast:
Rob's Instagram

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Randy Hopfer is the owner of HD Aluminum Prints, a metal print shop located in Vancouver, Washington. HD Aluminum Prints produces some amazing quality prints, and as you can imagine, Randy is an absolute expert when it comes to all things print.

On today's episode, I had an amazing conversation with Randy about both how we can create better looking prints, as well as how you can sell more photos to potential clients. We touch on things like processing mistakes that come out in print, the ideal sizes to have at art shows, the benefits of printing on metal, and how to prepare your file for the printer.

Whether you're a photographer that just wants to print something nice for your own wall, or you want to make a steady income doing art shows, this episode is going to equip you with all the knowledge you need to level up your landscape photography prints.

Links from this podcast:
HD Aluminum Prints

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Capturing action sports is one thing, and capturing landscape images is another. But combining the two can yield some amazing results.

In this episode, I spoke to photographer Noah Wetzel about combining landscape photography with action sports. We covered things all the way from planning your shot, editing your photos, and even some great advice for beginners. There is so many great tips and tricks that Noah covers in this podcast, so make sure you listen up!

Links from this podcast:
Noah's Website
Noah's Print Shop

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Shooting the Milky Way is one of the most difficult things you can learn to do as a landscape photographer. In addition to having to operate your camera and find compositions in the dark, you'll also be pushing the limits of your camera at long shutter speeds and high ISOs.

In today's podcast, I talk to Dan Zafra, otherwise known as Capture The Atlas. Dan is a phenomenal night photographer that leads workshops, has tons of online learning material, and even picks the Milky Way Photographer of the year. Dan shares tons of great tips for all skill levels to help level up your photography in this episode. No matter where you are in your photography journey, this episode has what you need to become better at night photography.

Links from this podcast:
Capture The Atlas Website
Capture The Atlas Instagram
Capture The Atlas Workshops
Spencer's Camera Astro Modification
Slik i-Bracket  ("Jackson15" for 15% Off)
Topaz DeNoise
Best Star Trackers of 2023

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We're all living busier lives than ever, and no matter what you spend your time doing, there simply isn't enough hours in the day to accomplish everything. If photography is your hobby, you may struggle to find the time to fit it into your schedule, and capturing great photos requires time and energy, often during odd hours.

In today's episode, I spoke with Miles Morgan, a hobbyist photographer that works a full-time job at an airline and a family at home, among many other commitments. As his family has grown, Miles has found ways to maximize his time and still finds ways to get out and shoot to scratch his photography itch. If you're someone who feels like you never have enough time in the day, this episode is for you!

Links from this podcast:
Miles' Website
Miles' Instagram
Skyscape Photo Tours
Ryan Dyar's Tutorials

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Creating moody, otherworldly images is something that so many photographers want to know how to do. With the right technique and editing, you can make your images look like they were taken on another planet.

In today's podcast, I talk with photographer Michelle Moree (AKA Meesh). Meesh is one of the best when it comes to creating images that are out of this world, and she has a ton of great advice to give us on composing our images, editing, and finding those otherworldly compositions.

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Meesh's Links

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Being a beginner in anything is challenging, and we have literally all been there. There are so many pitfalls that most new photographers fall victim too, slowing their progress and making it harder to take great photos. Even though it is all a learning experience, it can be frustrating to feel like you aren't getting better very quickly.

In today's episode, I talk to photographer Rachel Hannah about how you can rapidly become better as photographers if you are just starting out. If you're new to photography, this episode is just what the doctor ordered!

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Rachel's Instagram

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In this episode, I talk all about four different things you may be doing that are hindering your progress at becoming better at landscape photography. These are all mistakes I've made in the past, so let my pitfall be your lesson. This episode is short and sweet, and loaded with tons of information to help you become a better photographer.

Links from this podcast:
Topaz Software
Nik Collection
Luminar
My Current Workshop Listings
Podcast Episode with David Thompson

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Capturing great photos in a forest can be incredibly challenging for landscape photographers. While it might seem like the whole forest is beautiful, capturing a meaningful image means getting rid of the clutter, which can be hard to do.

In today's episode of The Learn Landscape Photography Podcast, I talk to professional landscape photographer Tristan Todd, who has a very impressive portfolio of forest images. Tristan gives us some of his favorite tips for finding the perfect composition, editing the colors of the forest, and even a few mistakes to avoid.

Links from this podcast:
Tristan's Website
Tristan's Instagram
Tristan's Helicopter-In Workshops
Unlocking the Puzzle of the Rainforest Instructional eBook

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When it comes to abstract imagery and small scene photography, there are few out there better than Las Vegas photographer David Thompson.

In this week's podcast, I talk with David about the process of taking great abstract images, and he gives us tons of advice as to how to better take those small scene photos. David talks about as he emerged as a photographer, his eye grew more towards those small scenes, which lend themselves well when great light isn't present for the wide angle scene.

This episode is loaded with great advice, so don't forget your pen and paper to take notes as David Thompson gives us some great advice on taking better abstract and small scene photos.

Links from this podcast:
David's Website
David's Intimates and Small Scenes Gallery
David's Instagram
David's Flickr
David's 500px

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If you're getting ready for your first trip into the backcountry this summer, this podcast has some tips and tricks you won't want to miss. On today's episode, I chat with professional photographer and avid wilderness backpacker Dave Morrow. Dave is an excellent photographer and spends much of his time backpacking to find unique locations to shoot.

We talk about the things you should have in your camera bag, to how to pack your camera in your backpacking bag, all the way to things like how your mindset has to be different when shooting in the backcountry. Today's podcast has a lot of value for any photographer looking to enter the backcountry for the first time.

Links from this Podcast:

Dave Morrow's Website

Dave's Backpacking Checklist

Windy Weather Forecast

Hyperlight Packs

f-stop Small ICU (Dave)

Tenba BYOB 10 Camera Insert (Austin)

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In this introductory episode, you'll be welcomed to the Learn Landscape Photography Podcast with professional landscape photographer Austin James Jackson.

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