Photography Matters

A Podcast for Photographers

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Photography Matters Ep 88 – Weird Times – Why 50mm? – Monopoly

I hope this episode finds everyone healthy and safe. Such a different time right now. I want to talk about that a little bit. Also, that old conversation regarding 50mm vs 35mm primes, and for the shots I love the most, it usually comes from 50mm. It's a different look. Then a couple words … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 88 – Weird Times – Why 50mm? – Monopoly

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Photography Matters Ep 87 – Projects

Projects - it's my favorite form of photography these days. I haven't been doing much random photography these days. I shoot with the project in mind. But… sometimes that means I'm not shooting as much. I'll share my thoughts on this stuff, and would look forward to hearing your thoughts as well. … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 87 – Projects

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Photography Matters Ep 86 – ACROS II, Using Old Gear, Leica JPEGs

This week's episode is kind of mixed bag. Have you shot any ACROS II yet? I ordered a couple rolls from Freestyle. Haven't shot it yet, but have some thoughts on this i'll share with you. Also the topic of how using gear that maybe you've kind of forgotten about can kind of make things interesting … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 86 – ACROS II, Using Old Gear, Leica JPEGs

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Photography Matters Ep 85 – What Would You Make Your Photo Book About?

If you were to make a photo book (and I really hope you do), what would it be about? In this episode I'll talk more about things I've been doing with MagCloud and the books I'm working on. I'll let you know some things I've learned along the way. My hope is that if you aren't printing books … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 85 – What Would You Make Your Photo Book About?

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Photography Matters Ep 84 – Update on MagCloud, Lens Issues and Other Stuff

I hope everyone has been doing good and enjoying the holiday season. In this episode I want to catch you up on how things are going with using MagCloud for publishing my book. Also, I've had some lens issues I've been dealing with lately. I'll share my story on that and see if you guys have any … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 84 – Update on MagCloud, Lens Issues and Other Stuff

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Photography Matters Ep 82 – Meaningful Work (and other stuff)

I recently was involved in a project for a client that ended up being one of the most meaning peaces of work I've done in a long time. I'll talk about that. Also, took another day trip out with my friend, Garrett last week. More cool stuff. I'll share my thoughts on why I really love the shots I … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 82 – Meaningful Work (and other stuff)

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Photography Matters Ep 81 – The Power of Doing Something Different

Many of us as photographers have certain genres where we tend to spend a lot of our time; certain subjects that we're more passionate about shooting. That's a good thing because the more we shoot those subjects we're most passionate about, the more we refine our process and develop are skill set in … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 81 – The Power of Doing Something Different

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Photography Matters Ep 80 – Fred Herzog

On September 9, we lost photographer, Fred Herzog. I've admired Fred's work for sometime, but as I'm generally more obsessed with black and white photography I wasn't necessarily looking at Mr. Herzog's work as much as I should've been. With his recent passing, I started seeing more of his work … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 80 – Fred Herzog

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Photography Matters Ep 79 – Improve Your Photography by Setting Goals

Unless you're a professional photographer with clients and paid assignments, it can be easy to leave the camera alone for long periods of time. You're not pushed to keep shooting consistently and so maybe you don't. If this is you, don't feel bad, you've got lots of good company. But, one … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 79 – Improve Your Photography by Setting Goals

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Photography Matters Ep 78 – Can Other Creative Fields Fuel Your Photography?

I've loved beeing a creative person ever since I can remember. I think all kids start out that way. Some of us strive to continue to maintain that level of creativity in our lives. I was thinking about it today and decided to put the question out there…. does being active in other creative fields … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 78 – Can Other Creative Fields Fuel Your Photography?

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Photography Matters Ep 77 – Street Photography – What Does That Mean To You?

Street Photography - What Does it Mean For You? Street Photography is a genre; a category of photography that when someone says, "Street Photography" I think we all kind of have an idea in our mind about what that term means. However, the thing is that street photography has grown into a … [Read more...] about Photography Matters Ep 77 – Street Photography – What Does That Mean To You?