Photography Matters

A Podcast for Photographers

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Finding New Inspiration In Photography – Take a Drive

Finding New Inspiration in Photography - Take a Drive. I live in Las Vegas, Nevada. It's really kind of a different place. It can be incredibly interesting, photographically. But to be honest, I'm currently a little burnt out on the place, photographically speaking. It Comes and Goes in Phases... … [Read more...] about Finding New Inspiration In Photography – Take a Drive

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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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Creativity – Action Beats Planning

Creativity... I'm gonna get right into it. I've said it before; over-planning can kill any project; any goal; any dream. Planning can give you plenty of excuses to keep putting things off. Thinking about, and trying to get all your ducks in a row can make you feel like you're working on it, but it's … [Read more...] about Creativity – Action Beats Planning

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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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Video: Film Photography Photo Shoot w/Lian & Motivation to Shoot More

I did a photo shoot with Lian last week. It was a great shoot and I love what we came away with. I used Fujifilm ACROS pushed to 400 for all of the shots, and the gear was my Leica M6 and 35 and 50mm Summicron glass. But, the main reason I did this video because I want to talk about what … [Read more...] about Video: Film Photography Photo Shoot w/Lian & Motivation to Shoot More

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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?