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Moose Peterson
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A key to the photography business, the Day Rate is where may think the profit starts and ends. I propose there is a lot more to the Day Rate that you need to ponder and incorporate. Here are my thoughts.
Photography is a celebration of life, a tangible record of our memories of our journeys. That's why it's one of the biggest challenges, the personal aspect of the photographic process.
We simply gotta be in front of them interesting subjects to produce the photos we want. Planning our summer projects and acting on them now is one way we can make this happen. Here are some ideas and help.
Just Because You Can, Should .... ? Our collective goal is to become better photographers, I know it's mine. There are lots of temptations out there, more than ever! When should we bite, and not?
Improving our photography is a must, we can strive for no less! Seeing in the viewfinder and our computer the difference between A Shot or Thee Shot is a big part of that journey.
Photographers get all tied up in knots about gear, especially newly announced gear. Or, gear a friend has just added to their kit. But do we need new or, latest to move our photography forward?
as we all know all to well. Where does it comes from? Should we worry about it? Or is it something we can turn and help us improve our photography?
A lot has been learned already from the mainstream awareness of AI. One of the biggies is how it can improve our photography at the point of capture. We don't need a computer, we just need our eye!
You have great questions, hard to pick the few to answer but this time it's: Shootin in the rain, favorite lens, AI, Major change in my Kit, and more!
The subject in my email inbox grabbed me instantly, "I've lost the energy." In the creative process, photographic realm, this is serious. How can we energize our passion? Some thoughts.
How to make money from my photography, a continual and constant question. I've come up with a few ideas for folks in the past, here's another idea for those wanting to make some extra cash from their passion.
As we all know, the iPhone has a darn good camera. Is it the right tool for your photography, that's the question that need addressing. I take some time to provide some answers.
Today's photographer really depends on their computer! Wanting to take care and maximize what you have now? Looking to purchase new and wondering what to do? This long Moose Podcast I brought in the best to answer these and a whole lot of other questions!
There are so many bad myths, misconceptions when it comes to the business of photography. Whether you should/shouldn't/want to or not/hobby or professional, there is something in this podcast for you!
"I was contacted by someone who wanted to use my photograph, they wanted to pay for it with "exposure." Should I?" That's what the email read, something that's hit our desks at WRP more than once. What's "exposures" actual value, to you?
Measuring sticks are import, they help us understand length, distance. I'm asked often where I'm at in my photography and after answering that, I like to turn the tables. Where you at? It's important to know to provide a route to where you might want to go!
Keeping track of all the moving parts is important in photography! They permit us to function and be successful if we care for them. What are they and how do we do that? Here's a partial list for starters.
The Five Ps are often thought of as a marketing approach. You Google it, you will find a number of possibilities. I use it to help my plan, inspire and execute my photographic project to success.
Seems a bit like an ever ending circle but actually, it's a straight line path of encouragement and better photography!
Your '23 ?s were pilling up so here are answers to Fast Cards, buying used gear, how I pick the next lens I'll buy, SB-5000 flashes and Field Craft & Field Ethics, and more!
Bird feeders or more accurately, supplemental feeding of wild birds serves so many usual roles in today's world. For us, they are a great resource of delight and photography. That's if, you play the Feeder Game!
"You keep giving away your recipe, why?" was recently asked me. What is my secret recipe and more importantly, can it be yours leading to greater success? I'm going to share with you!
We get inspired by a photo we see. We follow the recipe step by step, ingredient by ingredient and in the end, we don't like what we've created. By the photo looked so tasty, why not satisfied? Let's look.
Not buying new gear, less social, more birds, writing, stock, videos and much more. It's a new year and time to set some goals, resolution, a new year anew!
As creatives, we are very susceptible to influences outside our control that our imaginations can take advantage of. Don't! It's not what is seems!
Where should a amateur start? Photographing waterfowl in winter, best way to learn photoshop? Cabin fever cure and what's on my Christmas list is some of what's in this episode.
in clearing the mind, packing the right kit, picking the f/stop and when to go click, it might just clear the path to that one photograph.
Until over a week ago, I had never heard of this nor knew that I should be suffering from it. You know what it is? You suffer from it?
FOMO is something all photographers suffer from. Most don't know they have the infliction or more sadly, how it negatively affects their photography. Here's how I got past it.
With winter here comes lower temperatures making shooting at times, chilling. Well, we can shoot, stay warm and have fun even at -30. Here's the gear I use to do just that!
The hardest edit ever is one all go through but don't give it enough thought to overcome it and make it easier. What is that? You'll have to listen to the whole podcast for that answer.
Clearing the path to creativity, the photograph that tells the story is a huge challenge. One of the biggest obstacles can be ourselves, but that doesn't have to be the case.
It's hard to remember that with a digital camera, a photographer is actually in the data collection business. The way we collect, sort and use that data is what settings are all about. You making the most of the system?
Kelvin can be difficult but is someone you need to become friends with. Let me introduce you as you might not know him but he truly is a huge influence you should know!
Photography, especially light, can be very challenging and at times, very hard to ingest. I threw a great group of scouters into the deep end and how they came out swimmingly might just inspire you!
So many great questions, thanks! Still love the Z 9: What about NPS: Fall Color help: Sharing images: and what about Moose & flash? This and so much more this episode!
I'm not talking about photographers loving some locale or critter to death, I'm talking about egregious field ethics causing irreparable damage! To populations and a passion, both at the same time!
It might have started with a survey your took where you're asked to label your photography level, but that label tends to be a common trait amongst photographers. Is it a good thing? Is it accurate? Can you change it?
Photograph, the root of the word comes from the Greeks, light & write. Using light to tell our visual story is what it's all about. Just as it is in the finishing of our images in post. Are you making the most of just the basics so your photography can grow?
Comparing, photographers spend an inordinate amount of time doing this! But what tool, method, and scientific theory are they using to measure by? And at the end of the day, does it help? Let's think about that for a moment
I think Henry Ford said it best, "One who fear failure limits his activities." Lets explore how this hurts and aids your photography!
Run & Gun, its a technique that has a good, bad and ugly side. How are you using what might be a very important technique, correctly? Plus a whole lot more on gear, computer hardware, Macro Kit & more!
We content creators, visual storytellers depend on a wide variety of tools to bring to life what's in our head and heart. Are they perfect? At times it seems we do, but at what cost? Perhaps, we need to think of them differently. No tool is perfect!
There is a huge risk being a photographer who shares their images. You might receive negative comments. They can suck, but they are not the end of the world and in fact, they might, just might mean nothing at all if your suck it up, buttercup!
Amy & Ralph wrote in with a great question, one I'm sure on every photographer's mind at one time or another. Knowing the answer to The Perfect Kit might solve a lot of problems. Or would it? I also answer 3 questions asked 96 times in the last week about the Z400f4.5.
Dennis sent me a great question, "Is video taking over?" Coming in part from what he sees on social media, after my posting a couple of Reels, he thought he'd ask me my thoughts. Here they are.
What Can You Add to Your Equation ", we look at what little thing, from digital darkroom, technique to gear that is being overlooked that might just change your photography.
More than once when I thought, felt, believed I wasn't going to get there, someone or something let me know, you'll make it.
World Photography, what Deb has under her name on her website describes so well all she does. We cover new gear, old gear, blurs, wildlife, travel, business and so much more in our hour conversation. You can listen in and hear all we covered.
Great questions, here are my answers to Workflow, # 1 PS Tool, Camera & Heat and much more!
You had some great questions, cards, ACR masking, AI Cloud Repl, AA Batteries, Shooting and critters on my wantlist, your questions, my answers!
Just what do I do to get ready for a shoot, aviation weekend shoot? That's a great question so I dedicated this Podcast to answering it. There was so much, I ever recorded my first addendum!
Just as we need to know when to start, we need to know when to stop. Do you know in your photography when it's time to call it quits?
We all want Thee Click. But how do we come about it and on a continual bases? We have to have a measure to determine Thee Click as we walk about, put our eye to the viewfinder and then find it one more time on our computer. Here's how I do about it.
Behind that camera is a warm blooded, passionate person taking in the world with all their senses. We need to infuse that camera with our heart. Here's a couple of ideas how.
My Bag of Confidence has evolved many times during my career but nothing so radical or complete as in the past year. Here's how and why.
We need just one photograph to share the wonders we are so fortunate to witness through the viewfinder. How can we be the solution and not part of the problem. That's just a start of the strategy!
We love our critters! Wildlife photographers though are causing our wild heritage and other photographer great harm. Here's some thoughts on preventing both.
The misconception is, if you own the best AF body, all your photographs will be tack sharp. Since they are not, it surely can't be the photographer. It just requires better AF .... making us AF challenged.
Bone dry ... could be from being out of bourbon during tax week or my bird feeders after being gone for a few days. But more than likely, I'm talking photography.
Folks have great questions, Z 9 game changer, WB really critical, Image library BU, Z800 and more as I get caught up some on your questions.
Do you make your photographs to conform to a rule? Or find a rule that conforms to your photographs? Does it matter, you photo suck because no rules apply?
It was a shoot the decades in the making. Even so, the odds were not high for success. After three hours, 15k images were captured on the card. How'd that comes to be and how's I get through them all? Let me tell you!
We are on what seems like a ever lasting question to improve our photography. In that quest, what is our possible realm of growth? I think there is no end to the possibilities if ...
Sitting at a table, I was asked, "Having fun?" Probably sitting there, it might not have seemed so, I was indoors on a gorgeous day. But actually I was and working on my photography at the same time. You having fun?
Our direction came from a title over forty years ago. Titles since have stopped my in m tracks. We love to give things titles but do they help move our photography forward?
With my Z 9 Fireside Chat video came the flood of emails asking, "Really, all mirrorless?!" and a whole lot more. I take some time and answer the questions why I've given up the mirror.
I love talking about the photograph. Not the settings or gear to make it, but the elements that make a photograph grab heartstrings and tell your story. Here's my conversation with myself about just that.
With the long nights of winter upon, it's time to think about and prep for spring. We have a short window we can take advantage of so we're ready. Here are some ideas for nesting bird season.
Photographs are all about preserving memories and in the perfect world, telling stories. My question is, what memories do you want your photographs to preserves, stories you want to tell and at what price?
Click bate brought out my curiosity. I had this title hit my feed and I deleted it knowing it was just click bate. Then later I went back to read just the comments to see where photogs were taking it. I was surprised!
Jasin Boland is the most wanted still photographer in Hollywood. Mad Max, The Matrix, James Bond, The Mummy are just some of his shoots over the decades. This conversation covers this, the Z9 and so much more!
Arranging elements in a viewfinder, selecting the right lens, defining the exposure and conquering white balance, this and so much more in our photography happens when we go from common to uncommon.
Workflow is an integral part of my photography, from organizing to learning. It's been years since I updated and shared my workflow. Here ya go with the 2022 Workflow!
"If you only had one lens ..." question suggest that the lens you would use all the time is the only lens. But what about that 2nd lens? To me, it is just as important as the primary lens. Got one?
It' that time of year requiring us to get cold at times to capture the hottest photos. How do we stay warm, that's what this podcast is all about.
Photographers, we as a blessed group being able to follow our passion with a camera in tow. We have the ability to share that talent and do so good for the world. These are my thoughts on Thanks & Giving!
What's the best tripod, is the D6 now obsolete, confused about which telephoto to purchase and does AI now replace camera craft, great questions I try to answer in this episode.
Photography is this complicated all consuming passion where things can go cafooey! Thankfully, for much there is a fall back we all tend to forget.
There is an outside chance that improving your photography couldn't be as simple as going back to the old saying. "If you don't have anything nice to say ..."
We all know Murphy's Law but so you know Stapp Law or that the same guy wrote both More importantly, do you know how both can help us with our photography?
We all desire that great photograph, and we desire it to come only as hard as it was to get in front of that photograph. That is often not what happens so we try to make it a numbers game. That doesn't work either.
I've have the good fortune to wrap myself in this countries fall color from coast to coast for many decades. There is one photo though that still eludes. Do I have plan to capture it this year? Yes!
Photography puts up in front of us many fine lines. These lines if crossed may or may not create photograph success. How do we come up and and know when to cross these lines?
There are a lot of steps, processes in the successful photograph. This week while shooting at Philmont Scout Ranch, one of the most important and basic was used for day. Scouting!
It hit me bad when in the beginning and luckily got past it fast, but anxiety to learn can really throw many curves in your learning path!
When do you, I, feel comfortable going click with our camera? Does the creativity come from inside or outside the wheelhouse? Have you thought about it at all? Had a conversation that made me think about it.
A picture is worth a thousand words ... ever heard that statement? It's powerful and puts a bit of pressure on our photography. But what if we relate our photograph to a paragraph of words?
Yep, that's how the email started but the terms I use are often because they are the ones that helped me learn photography. They might help you ...
The best judge of our photography, our growth as a photographer, is ourselves. The criteria in which we use then is kinda important. In judging a bird photography rewards, it made me reflect on my own images.
The emails of questions were pilling up so time to get some answered. Jeff, Carol, Judy & Jon, here are my thoughts on cropping, printing, lens and filing.
I'm very fortunate to receive great questions from you folks and Beth's is one of them. What did she ask and what were my answers, well you'll just have to listen to find out. I know it will help your photography!
Our camera gear in order to perform at its best requires us to provide it some basic TLC every time we use it. You know that that is and how to do it? You will after listening this podcast.
With the "lull" the past year has brought to many, the idea of turning the passion of photography into a paycheck has creeped into the minds of many. One of those asked me if it's worth being in biz? Here's my answer.
We all want to be successful with our photographs, receive praise and admiration for our inspired efforts. That's all well and good, but when it comes to improving our photography, everyone gets a trophy?
Photography is a craft that is forgiving in some areas, one of them where it's not is light. Mastering take a lifetime but seeing it on the scene, in the viewfinder and then in the digital darkroom are the steps towards that goal!
As long as you are human, those moments when you get flustered thing just seem to go from bad to worse. The problem is, it can cost us a photograph. Here's how to avoid those moments.
I can't think of a single action I take in photography that wasn't built on a past experience. The strength of your photography today is based on the foundation you laid in the past. Your growth only as great as the past your experienced.
A lot oy myths, urban legends can prevent folks from experiencing some amazing aspects of our world. By work with brown bears is just one such example I wanna talk about.
There is a huge upswing in folks pointing their lens towards critters. Many an email has come in asking how your get into bird photography. Here's is my list of where to get started!
photographers spend lots of money on their camera body, debate its merits with others even, but in my experience, they don't know their body like they should. Here's my list to know.
We all need inspiration to keep the creative engine going. Some more than others though seem to never run out of steam. What's the secret to that? I have some thoughts.
Photographers seek inspiration in many places. Often it is in other's photographs but when the illusion is shattered, faith can be lost. Sound familiar?
I don't know where it started but I know it's gotta stop. Paranoia is injected into the photographic conversation WAY too much. Does it effect your photography?
One of the ways we move our photography is to ask questions of those who have made the decision in the direction we want to go. That's what Rick did. Here's my answer.
We all seek help with arranging elements in a frame, what many refer to as composition. The issue is, when it in the viewfinder, Help! I might have some!
I did a spring clean of your questions covering all mirrorless, sky repl thoughts, photographing nesting birds, camera or person and more!
"Just go click" is a question from Julie which goes right to the heart of the matter. Do we need to think, do we need to do anything but just go click? My answer just might surprise you.
This episode of the Moose Podcast #232 - "Thin Skin", is all about an inflection all of us creatives, photographers suffer from at some point or another. The thing is to learn from it, move past it and turn it into our creative power!
This episode of the Moose Podcast #231 - "Faith in Our Uniqueness", looks at some of your questions in making better photographs and knowing we do that at the time we go click. Having faith in all things that are our photography is in itself at times, a leap of faith.
In this episode of the Moose Podcast #230 - "Learning" is not about learning, but it's about learning. It's not about applying what we've learned, but learning what we think we need to be better photographers. Cause learning is not clear cut, learning.
In this episode of the Moose Podcast #229 – “Consistency” plays a big role in your efforts to be a successful visual storyteller. It plays a huge part in your […]
In this episode of the Moose Podcast #228 - "Chance Plays a Big Part ... but" comes into play every time we put the camera to our eye. The thing is, just because we're in the right place and at the right time, are we making the most of that chance?
In this episode of the Moose Podcast #227 - "Minimum Requirements" once it was on the forefront of our mind with products we purchased. But was it or is it when we put the camera to our eye?
In this episode of the Moose Podcast #226 - "Relevant" came up in a conversation with a colleague this past week and if, well, we are. The bigger and more important message is, we are all relevant. You didn't know you were, give this a listen then!
In this episode of the Moose Podcast #225 - "The Quest" is what drives my photography, but what is the quest? While I talk about just one of mine, what's more, important is the question, do you have a quest? How does that move your photography forward?
In this episode of the Moose Podcast #224 - "Photo Biz '21" I try to answer a number of emails from askin about what I see and am doing to stay in business in 2021. My answer just might surprise you!
In this episode "Remembering it All", comes from a delightful email asking just that very important question. There is a lot to remember as photographers, visual stories tellers and this is how I attempt to do it.
In this episode "New Year New Genre Resolution" is all about moving photography forward. You might think of it cause of the pendemic, but it's really about jsut simply expanding your photography horizon.
In this episode "Simple Faith," I try to explain an answer in an email about how I view the world through a viewfinder. How I don't think but feel a photograph into being how I want to tell the visual story.
In this episode "Positives & Negatives" I respond to a great email from Chris who brings out all sorts of positives and negatives making for a great conversation!
In this episode "Sharing, Now and Always" is all about giving back the good fortune we know as photographers and how it comes back a thousandfold.
In this episode "Is it Live or is it ... ?" I look at the current quandary some photographers are having with bringing their visual story from the camera to the viewer with a stop at the digital darkroom.
In this episode “Short Term Thinking” I go back in time, to the ’90s and apply what I was exposed to when it comes to longevity working on projects to […]
In this episode "Give 'e Room, Use a Zoom" I talk about this saying the Nat'l Park Service is enforcing to give our wild heritage a chance. More importantly, how we can turn this to our advantage to use the right gear.
In this episode "The Secret Library" I talk about how one photograph opened up a story in war ravaged Syria that's an important for us and why we must share our visual stories!
In this episode "Found my Creativity!" comes in an email that really stumped me. Was it found for the first time or refound? And more importantly, is it essential for a good photograph? Here are my thoughts.
In this episode "Imagination ... Required?" I answer what is a great question about our photography. We are told many things are required for a successful photograph. Is imagination one of them?
In this episode "The Awe Factor" we talk about how research talks about changing our mental and emotional well being with awe. But more importantly, how this can improve our photography.
In this episode "2 Questions, Cold & Z" comes from you folks. With winter comes cold and operating in other than "comfortable" surroundings. Here are tips on how I deal with those temps. And I answer a question about the new Z gear.
In this episode "The Tool Collector" I went to work this weekend on a wood project and pulled out brand new tools I purchased twenty years ago. That got me to thinking.
In this episode "Click Bait" This term which serves to describe how some try to get people to read there empty webstory might apply to some photographs. Could it be you?
In this episode "The Goal Line" This incredibly excellent question stopped me in my tracks. That's because giving you an answer I really didn't have for myself is a challenge.
In this episode "Are You a Rube Goldberg Photographer?" I hope you're asking yourself, "just what is a are you a Rube Goldberg Photographer?. If you don't know the answer or, you are and seek some help, I have some for you.
In this episode "Practice Makes Perfect?" The phrase "practice makes perfect" leads one to hope that, that is all it takes to make that stunning photography. Have you actually thought about that phrase, I have, and here are my thoughts.
In this episode "Delight of Discovery" The jolt of creativity that comes from the delight of discovery is great for our photographic habit. But after it wears off, what do you do?
In this episode "Your Questions ... Answered?" The past ten days, some great questions have come in from where are my birds, still use the 800mm, where to photograph elk and has COVID-19 affected my photography. Listen to my answers.
In this episode "Are You Wasting Words?" Have you ever done like me, received an email, and rather read every word as the sender intended, you just skimmed it? What if folks do the same thing when they look at your photos?
In this episode "Is It Enough??" In the creative process, from camera to computer to sharing, is this a question that crosses your mind? And if it does, have you come up with an answer to it? As you might have guessed, it has mine.
In this episode "Got the Blues?" Karen emails that she has the blues, the camera just isn't her friend right now. Can you relate to Karen, I sure can at times but we can move past them. Here's just some ideas on how to do just that.
In this episode "How do you take Romantic Photographs if you're NOT a Romantic?" Wow, what a great question Anders had and one I think that has come to many photographers. There is an answer, I think, that we can all come up with for ourselves to move our photography forward. Here are my thoughts on how.
In this episode "Reworking Time?" As photographers, we are incredibly fortunate to record time, for all time. But as time rolls forward, we also are very fortunate to go back in time. Do you, and do you learn from past time?
In this episode "So, What's the Topic?" Seriously, what's the topic? As you'll hear, I had no topic when I started the podcast but then ... well ...
In this episode "Don't Lose That Thought" How's your memory? How much do you remember right after the even, an exciting event? I'm not talking about your recall memory, I'm talking about your visual memory. It's important, let me explain how.
In this episode "I Hate Screwin Up!!" Yep, I make plenty of mistakes behind the camera and I hate each and every one. This is especially true when I know better and I don't listen to past experience. But the greater question is, is it the end of the world?
In this episode "Talkin the Same Language?" All too often as creatives, we need to simply talk to someone. But just who do we turn to when that time comes? You need to find someone who is talkin the same language!
In this episode "How Many Does it Take?" We seem at times to be fixated on numbers and in this case, in the pursuit of the best photo. I have an idea as you might imagine on that number it takes to file the one. It might be more than you think when asking, how many does it take?
In this episode "Organizing the Pegboard" Yep, you might guess I was getting the ol woodshop unpacked at The Ranch. But what does that have to do with YOUR photography? At more than you think!
In this episode "Legacy Glass" A whole lot of you have reached out and asked do you have to shoot just new glass? Many ask if I shoot any "old" glass. And all asked which is best. Here are some of my thoughts on these great questions.
In this episode "New Vistas to Learn & Love" Many of us are coming out of what seems like a long photographic sleep, having been kept indoors for so long. Shaking off that slumber might be as simple as finding new vistas to learn and love.
In this episode “Your Gear ?s Answered, Hopefully” Many photographers work on mastering composition. What if I told you that composition is only the starting point and not the ending […]
In this episode "Where's the Weight?" Many photographers work on mastering composition. What if I told you that composition is only the starting point and not the ending point. Where do you go next in improving your visual storytelling?
In this episode "The Information is Out There ..." if you let it in! I think that pretty much sums up the photographic experience as you'll quickly hear :-)
In this episode "Let's Talk Opportunity" pt3 The #1 reason talented photographers tell me they don't try to get published is because of the lack of time! Most now have not only time on their hands, but there is a real need for you to share your story. In Part 1, we're going to go over how YOU get your photographs published!
In this episode "Let's Talk Opportunity" pt1 The #1 reason talented photographers tell me they don't try to get published is because of the lack of time! Most now have not only time on their hands, but there is a real need for you to share your story. In Part 1, we're going to go over how YOU get your photographs published!
In this episode "Let's Talk Opportunity" pt1 The #1 reason talented photographers tell me they don't try to get published is because of the lack of time! Most now have not only a it of time on their hands, but there is a real need for you to share your story. In Part 1, we're going to go over how YOU get your photographs published!
In this episode "All The Time" I've recently been told, a lot, that I always have a camera in my hand and I think about business, all the time! Then they say, I should put them down and have some fun. Do I, do we?
In this episode "Keep the Faith" Photography in normal times can be a road of challenges. Just when you think you had a head of steam, something takes the wind out of your sails. And today, even more so. You just gotta remember to keep the faith.
In this episode "The Next Step" It's a constant photographic challenge, how to get better at it! You might be feeling a little inundated right with life's challenges but I have an idea how to circle things back to your creative side so you can take the next step.
In this episode "The In House Photographer" Moving your photography forward in these times of social distancing might seem to be a challenge. What if you became the in house photograph working for someone you know? Might be a learning challenge!
In this episode "The Filter" We all use a filter in our photography. The problem is, it might be the wrong filter. I have a suggestion for a better one!
In this episode "The Reality" While a photograph can be a "photographic" record, as simple as a change in exposure or use of a polarizer and you have "altered" reality. The question you need to ask your photography, where does YOUR reality lie in your photograph?
In this episode "Muscle Memory" There are some things in photography that, well, just gotta be memorized to make you a more confident photographer. Confidence permits you to take on more challenging aspects of photography that moves it forward and makes is so much more fun. Here's how to increase your muscle memory.
In this episode "Confused in CA" A Podcast listener sent an amazing email with questions about growth, ego and becomin a better photographer. Any of those fears, doubts or questions every pop into your mind? Perhaps my answers from going through the same thing might help you.
In this episode "Editorial Arrangement" How do we arrange the elements in a photograph to tell our story and reach others? Composition befuddles photographers and at times, prevents the photographic process rather than nurture it. There are those who can help you help yourself.
In this episode "Photography - The Insecurity Sport" We are creatives and a large part of that comes insecurity. That insecurity can slow your photographic growth and prevent you from having faith in your own abilities which are probably already sound. You're not alone in this department, let me explain.
In this episode "OnDemand" You can call up music, movies even your refrigerator OnDemand. Can you do that with your photography? Should you be able to do that with your photography?
In this episode "Ctrl A Delete" What runs through your mind when you head out with a camera? What runs through your mind when you put that camera to your eye? What runs through your mind when you look at those photos on the computer? It matters!
In this episode "Question the Answer" We all seek answers to our photographic questions, cause, by and large, it's how we learn. But just because you get an answer doesn't mean, it's the right answer, for you!
In this episode "Story in Motion" How do you improve your photography, in particular, your visual storytelling? This is a great question that came in and as you might think, I have a thought or two you'll find in Story in Motion.
In this episode "The Year in Wrap" A number of your listeners sent in some great questions asking about my 2019, thoughts on what learned, ventured and the best. And in answering those questions, how does it prepare me for a great 2020? The questions and answers might just help you do the same!
In this episode "Tis the Season" Tis the season for the most important aspect of photography, saving memories. It Tis not the season though not to be a photo geek. Let's record those memories while being part of making them!
In this episode "What Scale?" Photographers love to know, is there photograph good or not? In this life long quest, the one thing I don't think is looked at enough is, what scale are these judgment calls being made by? Do you know? You should!
In this episode "In Theory" There are so many things in life that we say we think we're ready for it by saying, In Theory. But with photography, saying In Theory could mean you'll miss the photo. How can we avoid In Theory, in theory?
In this episode "Turkey Day Special" Thanksgiving is the time we stop and give thanks. It's also a time we reflect on the past year. I decided to combine a bunch of those things along with a guest.
In this episode "How Do You ..." Photography, it simply doesn't follow the KISS Theorem. Or, does it? The answer to so many, How Do You ... questions, actually comes down to just one word. And that word is ...
In this episode "Photography Goals" We can help move our photography forward by putting words to our goals. Goals are more than a to-do or wish list, but journey which at the end there is a reward.
In this episode "Kaboom ... Flash Time" By a show of hands, how many are intimidated or outright scared of flash? How many own a flash, know they should use it but it's the last piece of gear pulled out of the kit? Perhaps this will get you past the hurdle.
In this episode "The Kit" So much pressure is put on ourselves and therefore our photography in regards to our kit. When's the last time you thought about what's in your kit, how it's packed and you work out of it? Here are my thoughts.
In this episode "Answer Why" We are in some ways, just moving forward at times without any direction. What happens if we just ask ourselves to Answer Why?
In this episode “It’s All Connected” Can you simply plug-in a recipe and instantly your photograph looks perfect? Of course not but the reason why along with many aspects are […]
In this episode "#1 Photographer Biz Mistake" "You need a great website, you need to be active on social media!" I received an email detailing these and other things that will bring in the business. Do they, really?
In this episode "Buck Fever" Buck fever is a common hunting term that many apply to photography and for good reason. It costs many photographers the great shot while being totally preventable.
In this episode "Fall Prep" It's fall and time to embrace that light. Making that happen means you have done some prep and I talk about what you should do if you're going out after fall color, mammals or birds to make the most of your shooting time.
In this episode "Complacency" There are times when our photography doesn't grow and we just don't see that fact until it's too late. Many photographers including myself have faced complacency, here are some ideas on how to get beyond it and grow.
In this episode "Signs You Have Too Much Gear" Too much gear can adversely affect your photography is so many ways. Do you have too much gear? Here are some signs, effects and solutions to improve your photography.
In this episode "So You Wanna Be Rich and Famous" It seems this has been on folk's minds of late, a worthy goal for your photography. As you might think, I have a thought or two on this goal.
In this episode "How Much Should You Spend?" There are so many formulas in photography, photographers kinda come dependent on them. This is one question though where there are no formulas. But I might and an answer or two for you.
In this episode "When Does the Shoot End?" When Does the Shoot End? Most thing it's when you put that body away and zip up your case. As you might guess, it think otherwise.
In this episode "What Lens do You Recommend?" To be honest with you, since I can't get it right for myself, what's asking that question and its answer truly worth?
In this episode "Imagination Needs Fuel" Our imagination like every other part of our being does so much better with fuel. Have you thought about what fuels your imagination? Here are some of my favorites and others from my friends to give you some ideas!
In this episode "NSB" What the heck is NSB? Well, you probably suffer from it and don't know it. Those who have emailed me of late sure do and so this episode.
In this episode "Hummer Prep" No, this episode is not about cars. It's about doing your homework, subject, gear, techniques, prior to being out in the field so you're ready when you are, out in the field.
In this episode "Mid Summer Light" Summer has never been known as the mellow light time of year. Quite the contrary! So how ro you keep making those great photos when you're out in that kind of light? I have an idea or two.
In this episode "Stay Safe" For some, traveling with camera gear is a scary proposition. I have some thoughts to stay safe.
In this episode "Road Trip" It's summer, time to load up the car and hit the road. What is it you should do before, during and after to make it memorable? As you might guess, I have a thought or two :-)
In this episode We're Wired for Answers" We are actually wired in such a way that it can lead us to photographic frustration. I didn't know that but it got me to thinking of possible answers to avoid it.
In this episode "What Moves the Eye?" Having a subject and exposure is just the start of the photograph. We must also take the viewer for a journey through our image to tell them our visual story. The question is though, what moves the eye?
In this episode "Grave with the Ends Knocked Out" I was reminded this past week that all creatives including photographers can hit that wall when the clicks just don't come. It's happened to me, perhaps you. How do you get past the grave with the ends knocked out?
In this episode "No Seconds" I remember all too well when I was little around the dinner table that when dessert came out, I was always told, "no seconds." This holds true when the great photo comes around, are there no seconds.
In this episode "For Competition" I ask a simple question this week. Who are you taking the photographs for?
In this episode "Your Best Friend" Your best friend knows you and you know them. They help when you need help. They make you laugh and make you cry. At times, you can't live without them.
In this episode "Spoiler Alert" So you master a technique in photography, and then the next, when does it stop? Spoiler Alert!
In this episode "Recognition of THE" We're all after THE photograph the represents not only our skill but the story we're telling to tell. But actually seeing "the" photograph is a challenge. This might help you find it.
In this episode "Which Way to Turn" Background, storytelling and most importantly the subject, which way do you turn? Do you follow the herd or go your own path in arranging the elements in your photograph?
In this episode "Spraying & Praying" In this day and age where so many rely on the computer for their image, spraying, and praying has become a common technique that others think is a crutch. Is this a technique that is good or bad for the future of your photography?
In this episode "Packing" I am commonly asked how I go about packing for an adventure or project. There is an art to it and it begins with asking yourself, "What's the subject" and then ... well, you'll just have to listen!
In this episode "Seeing Past the Camera" "How do you see those photographs?" This is a common question that I now often answer with, "I see past the camera" Just what does that mean and would its meaning help your photography?
In this episode "Printing" The print tells all ... and is the most important vehicle for being a better photographer and for sharing!
In this episode "Scary Dreams" We all too often put up our own barriers to moving forward. Perhaps you're simply not making your dreams big enough?
In this episode "Time & Money!" The quest for better images requires an examination of time and money. The problem is, how do you look at the money and how do you value time?
In this episode “Just Get Goin!” There are times when the great light and great subjects just slip away as photographers “play” with stuff rather than just get goin and […]
In this episode "Thirty Year Itch" The seeds of critter exploring were planted in my soul long ago. Sitting around a campfire with biologists, the stories of amazing locales with great critter-filled the air. I'm just back from one of those solving a thirty-year itch!
In this episode "Matrix of Likes" There seems to be a system for placing worth to our images, Likes, that just perhaps isn't serving us as we might like or want. Does Likes actually take us away from our goal of visual storyteller?
In this episode "The Best" "Get the best you can afford." Advice given to me long ago that I still go by today. But what does that mean and can this same advice help your photography!?
In this episode "Gear Dependence" I ask the question, 'cause I don't have the answer, but are photographers perhaps, becoming gear and feature dependent?
In this episode "Cabin Fever 2019" The winter months when it's even more of a challenge to get out with the camera, cabin fever can set in. It happens to me at least and these are just some of the things I do to break the temperature.
In this episode "Shutter Speed Is?" Shutter speed is an essential part of how we expose for a photograph. But it has a much greater influence on how we tell our visual story. You understand this basic yet essential tool?
In this episode "Seeking the Answer" We all are seeking the answer for our photography. Be it from the subject, the place, the gear or the finishing, "the" answer is something we constantly seek. How do you find it? Perhaps I have a path to take.
In this episode "In the Beginning" I've been asked many of times of late how I got my start. I feel like I'm just starting every day!
In this episode "In this episode "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe" Selecting the photograph, oh man, that's nearly as bad and spending money on a new lens! How do you select "the" photograph?
In this episode "99 - 100" Can we as photographers reach 100% success? The thing is that while it is possible, that last 1% will always the biggest gap to bridge!
In this episode "The Z Family" Mirrorless reinvented, Nikon has entered the brave new world with two very cool bodies! As with any new body, there is lots of questions. With both the Z6 & Z7 now in my hands, here are some of my answers to those questions.
In this episode "Thanks to Film" The pain and gain of shooting film provided me the platform that makes my photography successful today. Do you need to experience the same thing to make your photography successful?
In this episode "It Takes Two" Photography is a relationship and like all successful relationships, it takes two. Have you thought about your photographic relationship? If not, here are some thoughts.
In this episode "Moose is Loose" We're just back from a spectacular week with my No Cousins and want to share with you a little of what took thirty years to accomplish.
In this episode "The Dance" Taking in all we see and incorporating just the most important elements into the viewfinder is the challenge we all face. I rely on what I call "The Dance" to help.
In this episode "Pro" Does just the label of "Pro" or Professional make it so? What value does this label really have? As you might have guessed, I have some thoughts.
In this episode "You've Got Style" This question came in this past week and it's a great question. Style, what is it, where do you find if, do you have it? And the biggie, if I don't have it, how do I get it?
"The First Click" The camera is such an important tool. That first click with a new camera so affects your relationship with that camera. Starting off on the right foot is so important. Here are some ideas of how to do that!
In this episode "Fall" It's that time of the year when the light is great and the subjects colorful and furry, how do you bring that all home in your images?
In this episode "A Swing & Miss" We all take a swing and have a miss, but not all get back up to bat!
In this episode "Labor of Love" We love taking photos, but some of the "stuff" we deal with prior to going click, not so much. Need one though for the other.
In this episode "Inner Beauty" We all know the saying, but do we think about it when looking through the lens or finishing our photos?
In this episode "Frustrating Isn't It?!" There are those times when getting out and shooting just isn't possible, frustrating, isn't it?! What do you do to get past it?
In this episode "Which is the Sharpest?" First challenge of photography, just getting the photograph sharp. Then comes the question, "Which is the sharpest?" I might have an answer for you.
"It's Such a Little Thing" I think most photographers, no matter where they in their photography, have no clue the power they posse
In this episode “Free, Not A Business Plan!” I’ve told all my students forever, free has no value! But can it be a negative?! Click to listen to Episode 94 […]
In this episode "Black is Beautiful" There is one color in photography that is powerful, magical, free and beautiful, black! Really?
In this episode "Lessons from the Shoot" Do you take advantage of the lessons that you experience everytime you click the shutter? Some might be slipping by.
"Myths make reality intelligible" Are you a "sucker" for myths in photography that are holding you back from being .... great?
In this episode "The Distracted Photographer" I can sum it up as this, "Don't a paperback into the blind!"
In this episode "Good Luck!" As a society, there are many issues we come face to face with every day. As a community, photographers can affect a positive change with our cameras. Are you?
In this episode "Who Do You Trust" To further our photography, we turn to others for help and advice. But often we find that trusted source not to have the answer. So then the question arises, who do you trust?
In this episode "The Best Lens" The #1 question that fills my email inbox, "What's the best lens?" The answer though isn't found on the internet or in a book, it's found in your photography and storytelling!
In this episode "Perfection ... Really?" The word is used all the time to describe a lens, f/stop, photograph, but what is the definition of perfection and who's its final judge?
In this episode "If It's Worth Doing ..." You know the old saying, "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right." But do you know how this can affect your photography, in the future?!
In this episode "Make the Most of Your Lens" Visually telling the story starts with the lens but are you making the most of it to finish that story?
In this episode "Gotta Own It!" Both the good and bad about our photography, we gotta own it! Does mean camera gear or knowledge, or both?
In this episode "Have You Asked Why?!" As you get to be a better photographer, it get's harder to be a better photographer. Growth comes from asking questions, one of the big ones is, why?
In this episode "Don't Carve it Into Stone!" Too often, something that has been thought, told or read gets carved into stone and photography stops. The only constant in photography needs to be fun and passion, but what is one to do?
In this episode "Maximizing f/1.4" The mysterious and misunderstood f/1.4 is a powerful tool to photographers. Do you need it, want it, are you maximizing it? I'm going to explore that and much more in this podcast.
In this episode "The Car as a Photographic Tool" There are lots of tools we can grab as photographers, the car might need to be one of them. This is the time of year it's used a lot as a blind/hide. And any time of the year, it might be a power source.
Click to listen to Episode 76 In this episode “The Backup” From gear to the computer, backing up for “protection” is a really great common question. That’s because what’s at […]
In this episode "The Quest for Knowledge" The drive so many photographers use to go out every day with their camera is the quest for knowledge! This quest can take two directions, both as satisfying and involve a camera but are very different roads.
In this episode "Photography is a Sum of All Its Parts" It involves math and heart, camera and computer and very much how we add up all these and more parts into that thing we call, a photograph. And like any math equation, the answer can be a challenge to come up with.
In this episode: Photography is a Celebration! What is it that we wrap up in our click? What is it that keeps us shooting and the love of photography alive? This is what I think it might be.
In this episode: Photography is a two way conversation. Ever thought who is all involved in a successful photograph, because it's not just about you.
In this Episode: Need to Share ... sharing in itself is not enough, but it's with who that you can grow as a photographer
In this Episode: Ready for the Nest. One of the most rewarding and challenging aspects of photography, wildlife photography is coming up. Time to get ready.
In this episode: Fear of the Unknown ... I talk about how the fear of the unknown freezes photographers at times, things like exposure, WB, lens selection and more
In this episode "A Conversation with Jake Peterson" - as per many's emails, I record a conversation with the very talented, Jake Peterson who I'm very proud to call, my son!
In this episode Marketing 101 - Know Your Audience. Many wonders why with them beautiful images and amazing talent they aren't finding their audience. The answer might be obvious ... or not.
In this episode New Year's Resolution, I talk about camera pixel resolution, the numbers, the need, the reality and you
In this episode "Let's Run the Numbers" - a look at f/stops and shutter speed and how we move past the numbers to tell a story
Click to listen to Episode 55 In this episode Water is great stuff! and iTunes Howdy and welcome to the Moose Podcast! It’s great you visited the page […]
Click to listen to Episode 46 In this episode Head in the Clouds? and iTunes Howdy and welcome to the Moose Podcast! It’s great you visited the page […]
Click to listen to Episode 32 and iTunes Howdy and welcome to the Moose Podcast! Sorry I missed a week. It’s great you visited the page and take the […]
In this Episode: 3 Things I wished I knew when I started which is actually 5 and counting
In this episode Shooting a airshow photography workflow from airshow testing gear and much more
In this episode Shooting a airshow photography workflow from airshow testing gear and much more
In this episode: Instagram MG V2 Wildlife Kit D5 800mm D500 MP PhotoPacks Cable Airshow
In this episode: Instagram MG V2 Wildlife Kit D5 800mm D500 MP PhotoPacks Cable Airshow
In this episode: B&H Really Right Stuff Business of photography & writing Snow photography
In this episode: B&H Really Right Stuff Business of photography & writing Snow photography
In this Episode: Nikon D5, D750 & Keymission 360 B&W Post Processing President Bush Dec 7th Ceremonies Texas Flying Legends Museum
In this Episode: Nikon D5, D750 & Keymission 360 B&W Post Processing President Bush Dec 7th Ceremonies Texas Flying Legends Museum
Click to listen to Episode 14 and iTunes Thanks to all you loyal followers and hello to you new ones! Sure would love to hear from more of you […]
In This Episode: Nikon D5, D500, 200-500 Texas Birds Thinktank Contest Landscape Workshops
In This Episode: Nikon D5, D500, 200-500 Texas Birds Thinktank Contest Landscape Workshops
In this episode: B&H Photo, Nikon D5, Nikon 800mm, Nikon 600mm, Nikon 400mm, Nikon 300mm, Nikon 200-400VR2, Sensor Swabs, Wings Over Houston, Texas Flying Legends Museum, Photographer’s Guide to Airshows
In this episode: B&H Photo, Nikon D5, Nikon 800mm, Nikon 600mm, Nikon 400mm, Nikon 300mm, Nikon 200-400VR2, Sensor Swabs, Wings Over Housto,n Texas Flying Legends Museum, Photographer’s Guide to Airshows
In this Episode: B&H Sensor Cleaning Nikon D5 / 800mm Aircraft Wings Over Houston Alaska Moose
In this Episode: B&H Sensor Cleaning Nikon D5 / 800mm Aircraft Wings Over Houston Alaska Moose
In this episode: B&H Nikon D5 Nikon 105f1.4 Think Tank new rollers Fall Color Mono Lake Texas Birds and much more
In this episode: B&H Nikon D5 Nikon 105f1.4 Think Tank new rollers Fall Color Mono Lake Texas Birds and much more
In this Episode B&H D5 D500 SB5000 Nikon 105f.14 MP V2 Photopacks Impact Light Modifiers Moose Workshops
Click to listen to Episode 6 and iTunes Thanks to all you loyal followers. Do me a favor and Tweet or Facebook these podcasts. Thanks! And to send in your […]
In this episode we talk Birds, Mammals, Planes, D5, SB-5000, wireless flash and Profoto B1
People, Companies, Products Mentioned during Podcast: B&H Photo KelbyOne Landscape Finishing Class Nikon D5 Nikon D500 SB-5000 AF Speedlight WR-R10/WR-T10/WR-A10 Wireless Remote Adapter Set Zenelli Carbon Fiber Gimbal Head (name I couldn't remember)
People, Companies, Products Mentioned during Podcast: B&H Photo Linn Area Presentation Nikon D5 Nikon D500 DK-19 Rubber Eyecup DK-27 Eyepiece Adapter for D5 DSLR Tempest Tours
In this episode: B&H Photo D5 Image Wizards Gear to create Podcast Lynn Area Presentation
I’ve written many, many times about how with still images, we need to use any number of techniques to bring movement to our subject. The most common is simply panning. […]
Ya, I need the speed which is one of the principle reasons I shoot the D4s. One of the reasons for that need for speed is to be able to […]
Behance Video click to watch short demo What the heck is Behance? Coming from the guy who can’t even pronounce it correctly, that’s a great question. Behance is one of […]
I really, really, really do appreciate you all thinking I was smart enough to figure out how these cool “video stills” were created. But I am no where near smart […]
The little MC-36 doesn't seem to be a common accessory in folk's bag. I get a lot of questions about it so here's a quick video on it