We Talk Photo: Recent Episodes
Jack Graham & John Pedersen
We welcome Andy Mumford back to the program to catch up with him and his world wide travels. Plus, Andy has a new hard-cover coffee table book coming out soon and we spend time talking with him about the process of creating a book and how you can buy a copy of it when it is officially announced. Andy is a highly accomplished landscape photographer currently based in Lisbon Portugal who has been perfecting his art for the past 20 years. Highly insightful and thought provoking, Andys images convey a deep sense of emotion and connectivity to the landscape.
Andys Website: https://www.andymumford.com
We Talk Photo previous episode with Andy: https://www.wetalkphoto.com/2023/11/07/interview-with-andy-mumford/
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John discuss the pros and cons of buying a compact camera and what you should do before deciding to spend your money!
Join Jack and John as they dive in to why compact camera sales are far outpacing larger camera sales and why it all comes back to getting back to basics in our photography and focusing on the fundamentals. It’s an insightful and fun discussion about a topic that is currently re-shaping the photo industry.
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John welcome Ian Plant to the show. Ian has over 21 years as a full-time working photographer and he is one of the BEST workshop leaders in the business. Ian focuses much of his effort to teaching clients in the field or remotely, helping each person to learn more about creativity and composition so that they can create more compelling photographs. Listen as we talk about some of Ians recent travels, his outlook on art and his use of color in photography.
From Ians website: Whether hanging over the rim of an active volcano, braving the elements to photograph critically-endangered species, or trekking deep into the wilderness to places most people will never see, world-renowned professional photographer Ian Plant travels the globe seeking out amazing places and subjects in his never-ending quest to capture the beauty of our world with his camera. Known for his inspiring images and single-minded dedication to creating the perfect photo, Ian has reached hundreds of thousands of people around the world in his mission to inspire and educate others in the art of photography. Ian’s work has appeared in numerous photo magazines including Outdoor Photographer, Popular Photography, and Landscape Photography, among many others. Ian has spoken at leading photo conferences including KelbyOne, Out of Chicago, and many others. Ian is also the author of dozens of books and instructional videos and founder of Photo Masters.
Ians Website: https://ianplant.com/
Photo Masters: https://www.photomasters.com/
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John welcome back David Cobb, a frequent guest and Oregon resident to the show! Listen in as they catch up with David on some of his more recent projects and discuss how he approaches some of his photographs. David is an acclaimed author of several books, along with a founding member of Photo Cascadia and he has a wealth of information to share with all of us interested in photography.
From Davids bio…
As a long-distance hiker, I have sharpened my photographic perspective over the years on the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide, the Canadian Divide and most recently walking across Iceland. After years of capturing images along the trail and becoming more and more passionate about the art of photography, I took the leap and “quit my day job” to devote myself full time to my photographic work.
Now as I photograph throughout the US and around the world, I am continually awed by the broad spectrum of nature’s offerings—from a delicate heliconia flower on the exotic island of Rarotonga to the sweeping Patagonian landscape. My particular fondness for the Pacific Northwest is reflected in my local outdoor shots. My goal is to capture the wonders I see in nature for the enjoyment of all those with an eye for the extraordinary.
Davids Website: https://dmcobbphoto.com/
Davids Books: https://dmcobbphoto.com/product-category/books/
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John welcome Brenda Tharp to the program. Brenda is a veteran of the photo industry and has a wealth of knowledge and experience around leading a creative life and following her passion. Brenda is currently drawn to the Intimate Landscapes, that space between Grand landscapes and Macros and her love of this really shows in her incredible work.
Listen in to this wonderful conversation with Brenda as they talk about how she goes about creating her images as well as how she and her partner live and travel in a van which affords her the timing and flexibility to become intimately familiar with locations as well as waiting for ideal conditions.
Brendas Website: https://www.brendatharp.com/
Brendas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brenda_tharp_photo/
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, both long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about being creative, learning to “see”, getting to know industry leaders, trends and perhaps some gear talk.
We are overjoyed to welcome Guy Tal and Michael Gordon to the show at the same time. They are both longtime friends of us and of the show, but to have them together on the same episode is epic! Listen in as we discuss different topics related to creativity and the creative life, inspiration and happiness in photography. Because of the length of our discussion, we have created two episodes, each roughly 25 minutes long. Listen in and take to heart some of the wisdom that these two fantastic creatives discuss this craft of photography.
Link to Michaels Blog Post HERE
Guy mentions a book titled Flow. HERE is the link to this book.
Guy Tal I am a professional writer and photographic artist living in Utah. I am the author of several books, a blogger, and an educator. In my photographs, I aim to express emotions and moods rather than to document or commemorate the appearances of places or events.
Michael Gordon Michael E. Gordon is an award-winning fine art landscape photographer best known for his black and white impressions of California’s deserts which, said Broughton Quarterly, portrays “stunning ethereal beauty from terrain where others see only a bleak landscape.” A lifelong student of nature and wilderness, Michael’s intimate relationship with the natural world yields quiet images of depth and discovery.
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
We are overjoyed to welcome Guy Tal and Michael Gordon to the show at the same time. They are both longtime friends of us and of the show, but to have them together on the same episode is epic! Listen in as we discuss different topics related to creativity and the creative life, inspiration and happiness in photography. Because of the length of our discussion, we have created two episodes, each roughly 25 minutes long. Listen in and take to heart some of the wisdom that these two fantastic creatives discuss this craft of photography.
Link to Michaels Blog Post HERE
Guy mentions a book titled Flow. HERE is the link to this book.
Guy Tal I am a professional writer and photographic artist living in Utah. I am the author of several books, a blogger, and an educator. In my photographs, I aim to express emotions and moods rather than to document or commemorate the appearances of places or events.
Michael Gordon Michael E. Gordon is an award-winning fine art landscape photographer best known for his black and white impressions of California’s deserts which, said Broughton Quarterly, portrays “stunning ethereal beauty from terrain where others see only a bleak landscape.” A lifelong student of nature and wilderness, Michael’s intimate relationship with the natural world yields quiet images of depth and discovery.
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
In this episode of We Talk Photo, Jack and John talk about their most recent workshop in Katmai National Park photographing the grizzly bears amidst the Fall colors. This was their 7th workshop in this beautiful area and once again provided an amazing experience for all of the folks who came along. This is a bucket-list type of workshop as this experience is unlike any other and is magnificent! Imagine standing in a river with 3-8 grizzly bears all around you! We saw over 100 bears a day as we rafted the small rivers between wilderness lakes, photographing along the way as bears appeared.
Here is a link to the battery charger Jack talked about. This is for Fujifilm batteries but you can navigate and find a model to fit your specific batteries. Llano Battery Charger Link
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John welcome Tiffany Reed Briley to the podcast! It’s a long time overdue having Tiffany on the program, so the conversation is lively and diverse. Take a step in to Tiffanys world as she travels for her numerous workshops and runs her successful businesses, bringing inspiration, education and creativity to her clients. Uplifting and informational, the conversation is relaxed and entertaining.
Tiffany Reed Briley is a professional, nature photographer, who turned her passion into three thriving and very successful businesses. She is the owner of Charleston Photography Tours, The Photography Workshop Company and Sharpen Your Shutter. Twice she has been named Diamond Photographer Of The Year through the Professional Photographers Association. She is a sought after mentor and in-demand instructor who guides photographers towards identifying and establishing their styles as well as consulting on marketing, sales and profit centers for their work.
Tiffanys Website: https://www.tiffanybriley.com/
Tiffanys Workshops: https://www.photographyworkshopcompany.com/workshops
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Join Jack and John as they talk with their longtime friend Bill Fortney. Bill is an institution in the photographic community and has enjoyed a career spanning over 55 years. He is one of the pioneers of the photo workshop concepts and has met and befriended all of the luminaries of this profession. Listen in as they discuss Bills earlier career and what got him started down the photographic path
We welcome Rain Hayes back to the program in this episode and catch up with her as she has transitioned more towards photography using UV light. Listen to the fascinating discussion as Rain tell us about the light spectrum and how she uses the UV light to produce absolutely stunning imagery of flowers and other botanicals.
Please visit her website at https://www.rainhayes.com/
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John welcome to the show a wonderful photographer who you may not have heard of yet, but we think you will hear about in the not too distant future. His work reflects thoughtful consideration of the art and craft of photography and is what inspired us to bring him on the show and introduce him to you! If you’d like to watch the video instead, you can find it on YouTube HERE
Excerpt from Brents Bio:
Here, you will find quiet, creative, and awe-inspiring nature photography that I created during my travels to distant natural places, as well as in my local area in the Upper Midwestern region of the United States.
Nature photography provides me with constant challenges that yield deep rewards in terms of personal growth and satisfaction. On a continual search for inspiration, I find myself driven to explore places, subjects, ideas, and emotions I’m not sure I would without a camera. Photographing the natural world has me continually reflecting on my place within it and how I want to convey its significance.
More practically, it can be incredibly fun and it keeps me in a healthy physical condition so that I can hike long distances and carry heavy equipment.
Brents Website: https://brentgoesoutsi.de/collections
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John welcome the immensely talented Bruce Percy to the show. If you don’t know Bruces work, please visit his website (link below) and immerse yourself in his beautiful work before listening to this two-part interview. Bruce joins Jack and John from Scotland where he is home for a brief time between his workshop travels.
Listen in as they discuss Bruces methodology, the concepts of creativity and how to grow as an artist by gaining confidence in yourself and trusting your instincts. It is a riveting interview and one that went so long we divided it in to two episodes!
Bruces’ Website: https://www.brucepercy.co.uk
Excerpts from Bruces Bio
I’ve always been drawn to the arts: drawing and painting as a kid, music composition as a teenager and photography as an adult. As I’ve grown older, I’ve found that I’m much more attracted to the wilderness and the people that live on the edges of it. Photography is a great way of getting closer to the land and the cultures that inhabit it.
I use Hasselblad V series film cameras and Fuji Velvia 50 and Kidak E100 film. I’ve been shooting film since the late 80’s. I guess you could say I’m old-school. I just like the process and it’s become part of me, so I don’t see the need to change.
I also believe that I make pictures for myself. It’s all too easy in this day and age to feel a pressure or need to find approval. Best advice I can give you is to do what you like, and that way you will be true to yourself. If you do that, you can’t go wrong.
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Part 2 of our interview with Bruce Percy! Jack and John welcome the immensely talented Bruce Percy to the show. If you don’t know Bruces work, please visit his website (link below) and immerse yourself in his beautiful work before listening to this two-part interview. Bruce joins Jack and John from Scotland where he is home for a brief time between his workshop travels.
Listen in as they discuss Bruces methodology, the concepts of creativity and how to grow as an artist by gaining confidence in yourself and trusting your instincts. It is a riveting interview and one that went so long we divided it in to two episodes!
Bruces’ Website: https://www.brucepercy.co.uk
Excerpts from Bruces Bio
I’ve always been drawn to the arts: drawing and painting as a kid, music composition as a teenager and photography as an adult. As I’ve grown older, I’ve found that I’m much more attracted to the wilderness and the people that live on the edges of it. Photography is a great way of getting closer to the land and the cultures that inhabit it.
I use Hasselblad V series film cameras and Fuji Velvia 50 and Kidak E100 film. I’ve been shooting film since the late 80’s. I guess you could say I’m old-school. I just like the process and it’s become part of me, so I don’t see the need to change.
I also believe that I make pictures for myself. It’s all too easy in this day and age to feel a pressure or need to find approval. Best advice I can give you is to do what you like, and that way you will be true to yourself. If you do that, you can’t go wrong.
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Happy New Year! Jack and John kick off 2025 with a discussion about what to do during the “off season” of winter, such as setting goals, finding inspiration for the new year and growing your knowledge, skills and abilities. It’s a great reminder that even though you may not be out on location during this season, it’s a wonderful time to reflect and set some direction for your artistry. Everyone at We Talk Photo wishes you a happy and prosperous New Year!
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Join the guys for one last podcast for 2024! It’s been a great year and Jack and John want to express their gratitude to you, the listeners, for making this a fantastic year. Although this is not a gear centric podcast, in this episode Jack and John share some of the fun gadgets they’ve collected throughout the year to make photography more efficient, productive or just plain fun.
Gadget Links
- SmallRig Camera Clamp
- Smallrig Folding Tool Set
- SmallRig Film RIOT 10-in-1 Folding Tool
- Streamlight Flashlight
- Nitecore BB Nano Blower
- Nitecore BB2 Electronic Blower
- Wera Toolset
- Uncle Bills Tweezers
- Maven Magnetic Filters
- Magnetic Picture Hangers
- Anker Prime Power Bank
- Baseus 6-in-1 Charging Station
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Join Jack and John as they catch up with one of the friends of the program, David Cobb. David has been on the program before, however in this episode, they discuss Davids recent trip to South Korea with Sean Bagshaw. David and Sean spent close to a month traveling around the country photographing everything from high mountain peaks to sea stacks along the coast along with lush bamboo forests and numerous temples around the country. It is a fascinating conversation understanding Davids motivation for traveling to a country not widely known for its photographic potential and what it took to prepare for such a trip.
From Davids bio…
As a long-distance hiker, I have sharpened my photographic perspective over the years on the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide, the Canadian Divide and most recently walking across Iceland. After years of capturing images along the trail and becoming more and more passionate about the art of photography, I took the leap and “quit my day job” to devote myself full time to my photographic work.
Now as I photograph throughout the US and around the world, I am continually awed by the broad spectrum of nature’s offerings—from a delicate heliconia flower on the exotic island of Rarotonga to the sweeping Patagonian landscape. My particular fondness for the Pacific Northwest is reflected in my local outdoor shots. My goal is to capture the wonders I see in nature for the enjoyment of all those with an eye for the extraordinary.
Davids Website: https://dmcobbphoto.com/
Davids Books: https://dmcobbphoto.com/product-category/books/
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Join Jack and John as they delve in to a couple of relevant topics for the Fall and Winter season. Photographing in bad weather often times presents very good opportunities for great photos. Dramatic skies, saturated colors, stormy feelings…all is possible when you are out with your camera in inclement weather. Even in winter, when snow is on the ground, there are a TON of photographic opportunities around. They talk about what it’s like being out in this weather, plus, encourage you to get out there and shoot. Plus, John has been focused on the subject of contrasts, either creating photos using contrasting elements, or adding contrast in post-processing. Listen in as they discuss this topic and why it’s important both creatively and in the digital darkroom.
If you want to watch Johns video on adding Midtone contrast, click HERE
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John just returned from leading a Fall color photo workshop in the Eastern Sierras of California. They drove down from Portland Oregon and scouted the area for several days before the group arrived, then led the group to the best locations in the area. Here how the workshop went and what they saw and taught the clients. Plus, for those who watch on YouTube, you can see some sample images they captured during the workshop. https://www.youtube.com/@wetalkphoto
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John welcome back to the program one of our dear friends, Sean Bagshaw. In this episode we catch up with Sean and learn about what he’s up to and then dive in to his philosophy around processing images, which applications he prefers to use along with a nice overview of the Tony Kuyper TK9 plug-ins that Sean has helped develop over the years.
Seans Website: https://www.outdoorexposurephoto.com/
TK9 PS Plug-In: https://www.outdoorexposurephoto.com/video-tutorials/video-tutorials/
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Join Jack and John in this interesting discussion about the experiences of photography, Johns recent trip to Greenland and Jacks new e-book on Minimalistic Photography. They cover a lot of topics and always have a lively discussion about each one, hoping to bring a sense of enthusiasm and wisdom to the listening audience.
Link to Jacks class at PNWAS: https://pacificnorthwestartschool.org/product-category/all-workshops/photography/jack-graham/
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John are happy to welcome back to the program the wonderful Michael Gordon to talk about his new book Denizens as well as a host of other topics. Michael is the preeminent desert photographer and Denizens encapsulates over 20 years of his work in the deserts. Please join them for a wonderful discussion about the creative arts and Michaels journey along the way!
Michael E. Gordon is an award-winning fine art landscape photographer best known for his black and white impressions of California’s deserts which, said Broughton Quarterly, portrays “stunning ethereal beauty from terrain where others see only a bleak landscape.” A lifelong student of nature and wilderness, Michael’s intimate relationship with the natural world yields quiet images of depth and discovery.
Michaels Website: https://www.michael-gordon.com
Denizens Book: https://www.michael-gordon.com/product/book-denizens/
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John are honored to have two of our dear friends on the program; Guy Tal and Colleen Miniuk. Both of these amazing people have new books, either out or coming soon, focused on self-discovery, philosophy along with some amazing photography. We are pleased to welcome them both on the program to discuss their books and how their creative lives have been impacted and grown as a result of their self-discovery work. Listen in to this amazing episode with two of the BEST people!
Colleen Miniuk, So Said The RiverFor 40 years, Colleen Miniuk relentlessly pursued perfection, achievement, and success without finding happiness. Then she found herself unexpectedly facing the end of her marriage. To cope with the devastating loss, she and her mother, Jacque, attempted to paddle across Lake Powell, a reservoir along the Colorado River on the Utah-Arizona border. Like life, the trip did not go as planned.
How do you find fulfillment, especially while navigating life’s hardships?
How do you become a free-flowing river when you’ve run into a dam and life tries to turn you into a reservoir?
During her raw adventures on the Colorado from Moab to Lake Mead, Colleen challenges beliefs, confronts fears, and finds the courage to live deliberately and authentically. Out of the storms and rapids, she discovers that “happily ever after” sometimes looks different than what we have been told.
So Said the River shares one woman’s riveting journey of self-discovery. It encourages readers to create their own definition of success and inspires confidence in those who have chosen, or may choose, non-traditional ways to live one’s life.
So Said The River Book: https://www.sosaidtheriver.com
Colleens Website: https://www.colleenminiuk.com
Guy Tal, Be ExtraordinaryAn inspiring, educational, and practical book about philosophy and art, and finding a personally meaningful life.
Teacher, philosopher, and author Guy Tal has written several best-selling books on photography, creativity, and expression. While it would be understandable to label Guy a “photographer,” it is more accurate to call him a philosopher and artist who has forged a creative life on his own terms: a life shaped by his love of nature, his interest in science and philosophy, his individualistic temperament, and his desire to create art that is expressive and significant in the ways most meaningful to him.
In Be Extraordinary: Philosophical Advice for Photographic and Other Artists, Guy shares his knowledge of philosophy and art, then offers advice on how to implement it into your own work. In the first part, “Foundations,” Guy lays out a conceptual framework for the book with short essays about philosophy and art. In the second part, “Practical Advice,” he offers a series of brief essays aiming to enable and empower you to apply the foundational philosophies to your own life and work. Together, the two parts demonstrate how Guy has carefully fashioned his own perspective on philosophy, art, and life, and offer you a set of tools for finding your own path.
Be Extraordinary: https://guytal.com/books/be-extraordinary
Guys Website: https://guytal.com
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John welcome Alister Benn back to the program to discuss his recent move to an island in Scotland and how location can be instrumental in both the creative aspects of photography as well as the restorative benefits that a location can provide.
A bit about Alister and Expressive Photography
Expressive Photography Ltd was founded by Scottish landscape photographer me, Alister Benn and my wife, Norwegian artist Ann Kristin Lindaas. Our idea is to strip photography education back down to the absolute basics; the landscape, our engagement, passion and expression. Yes, there are all sorts of techniques, styles and locations, but we often forget why we picked up a camera in the first place, we love being in nature.
Website: https://expressive.photography
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Alister_Benn
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Join Jack and John for a discussion about what’s been going on with them lately as they are in the “busy season” with photo workshops and other projects. Hear about some recent news and Johns story about “shooting the light” in the Palouse on his most recent photo workshop. If you want to view this episode on YouTube, you can click HERE and subscribe to our channel.
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Freshly back from Alaska, Rick Sammon joins Jack and John on this episode. Listen as they talk about Ricks latest projects, his trip to Alaska, AI and his foray in to iPhone photography. It’s a lively and engaging discussion spanning many different topics, including a path down the musical street, but also how it can relate to photography and creativity.
Ricks Website: https://ricksammon.com/
iPhone Photography Website: https://sammoniphonephotos.com/
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Image courtesy of Dennis YarbroFresh off of photographing the eclipse, we bring together Jack, Doug Haines and Dennis Yarbro to talk about this amazing life experience.
In this episode we discuss a bit of the preparation and practice required to execute shoot as well as the amazing experience they had during totality. Many of the lessons we talk about are equally applicable to everyday photography; preparation, know your equipment, know your shots and enjoy the experience. It’s all the same, no matter what you are photographing.
Dougs Website: https://doughaines.smugmug.com/
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John welcome back one of their favorite guests to the program to talk about her upcoming book and what’s new with her. Join them in talking with Colleen Miniuk about photography, creativity and the path of discovery through life ups and down. Colleen has a new book coming out in the summer of 2024 which is a chronicle of her journey along the Colorado river and her self-discovery along the way. Always a joy to have her on the show with her uplifting energy and insightfulness around being a photographer, artist and good person!
So Said The River Book
Colleens Website
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John discuss the use of the word PRO and how it’s being used in the photo world to promote educational content. Back in the day, Pro used to imply professionalism, a vast wealth of knowledge, trust, dependability and expertise. Nowadays, it is used by folks to still give that implication, but not necessarily deserved. There is a lot of great content out there to learn this wonderful hobby of photography and we urge you to pick and choose who you get your content from as well as develop your desire to move beyond the technical side and really work to develop the creative and artistic side of your photography.
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Several years in the making, we finally have the great Art Wolfe on our program today. Jack and John are honored to host this amazing photographer and all-around fantastic guy on our podcast to talk about his latest book, Wild Lives, as well as his travels and experiences over the many years in photography. Due to the length of this discussion, we have broken it up in to 2 parts, this being the second part of our conversation. In this episode we will talk about Arts new book and how he goes about capturing images for his many books throughout the years. We discuss his collaborator, Gregory Greene, who is a biologist and wrote the amazing essays in the latest book. We touch on his passion and motivation to continually produce amazing works over many years and across multiple genres. And then at the end of this episode, we start the discussion about what it’s like photographing grizzly bears in Katmai National Park.
In Arts newest book, Wild Lives explores the extraordinary diversity of species that inhabit the planet. Some are common, some rare, and many are conservation success stories, species that have been brought back from the edge of extinction. Over his forty-year career, Art Wolfe has photographed many species that were once on endangered species lists, but are now flourishing (such as the bald eagle and humpback whale). These recoveries are an uplifting testament to the resilience of life when it is given a chance. It contains hundreds of never before seen photographs across 352 pages! It is an incredible tome to international wildlife from one of the greats of our time.
Order Wild Lives HERECheck out Arts latest learning series called Pathways to Creativity. As he says himself, “if you can’t come on a workshop with me, this is the next best thing”
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Several years in the making, we finally have the great Art Wolfe on our program today. Jack and John are honored to host this amazing photographer and all-around fantastic guy on our podcast to talk about his latest book, Wild Lives, as well as his travels and experiences over the many years in photography. Due to the length of this discussion, we have broken it up in to 2 parts, this being part 1. In this episode we will talk about Arts new book and how he goes about capturing images for his many books throughout the years. We discuss his collaborator, Gregory Greene, who is a biologist and wrote the amazing essays in the latest book. We touch on his passion and motivation to continually produce amazing works over many years and across multiple genres. And then at the end of this episode, we start the discussion about what it’s like photographing grizzly bears in Katmai National Park.
In Arts newest book, Wild Lives explores the extraordinary diversity of species that inhabit the planet. Some are common, some rare, and many are conservation success stories, species that have been brought back from the edge of extinction. Over his forty-year career, Art Wolfe has photographed many species that were once on endangered species lists, but are now flourishing (such as the bald eagle and humpback whale). These recoveries are an uplifting testament to the resilience of life when it is given a chance. It contains hundreds of never before seen photographs across 352 pages! It is an incredible tome to international wildlife from one of the greats of our time.
Order Wild Lives HERECheck out Arts latest learning series called Pathways to Creativity. As he says himself, “if you can’t come on a workshop with me, this is the next best thing”
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack & John start off 2024 with a refreshing conversation with an amazing photographer and teacher, Alex Kilbee. Alex came to their attention through his YouTube channel and it’s his unique approach and insightful sharing that really drew them in to want him on the show. Alex is a thinking mans photographer and strives to teach photographers the basics, but beyond that, how each person can reach new levels of creativity with how they approach their craft.
From Alex…”After decades working as a professional photographer I decided to turn my attention to the thing I enjoy most – inspiring other photographers to be the best they can be. Now I use my photography skills and teaching experience to guide others to find artistic freedom through their photography.”
Website: https://www.thephotographiceye.info
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePhotographicEye
Alex has extended listeners of this podcast a 10% discount on his next “Cohort” class. Use coupon code WETALKPHOTO when you sign up HERE.
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business
Join Jack and John on their last podcast of 2023 as they prepare for the holiday season and take stock of the year gone by. Listen as they talk about the latest Art Wolfe book, benefits of photo workshops and some cool gadgets they have found throughout the year. Both Jack and John would love to wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and good tidings. Thank you ALL for being our listeners and helping to keep this podcast going.
Jacks Holiday Gift Guide: https://jackgrahamphoto.com/2022/12/12/jack-graham-photography-gift-guide-2022/
Ball Heads: https://jackgrahamphoto.com/2022/09/07/my-tripod-rant-a-new-tripod-wrap-up-your-legs-my-new-pano-ballheads/
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John discuss the concept of the “dumbing down of photography” in how nice, or not so nice, photographs are being accepted and lauded as good or great photographs, showing how our standards and expectations have lessened over the years. This topic can be somewhat controversial and remember, this is just our opinions, not fact, so please take them with a grain of salt.
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
What an honor it was for Jack and John to talk to Andy Mumford in this episode. Andy is a highly accomplished photographer based in Lisbon Portugal and he joins the guys for a special episode. Listen in as they talk about the creative process, the art of composition and the joys of the experiences we all get when practicing our love of photography.
Excerpt from Andys Bio:
I grew up in the UK loving nature and traveI. I remember my first camping trips in France and Switzerland as a child, and looking back it was probably those holidays that awoke the wanderlust in me. I left England in my mid 20s and since then have lived in various places before settling in Lisbon, Portugal.
A love of travelling has been a constant in my life, and a love of photography grew naturally out of that alongside a desire to capture the places I saw and the impression they made on me. This was followed by writing blogs and contributing articles to magazines, which in turn led to leading workshops and combining photography with the skills from my previous career as a teacher. Since then my work has appeared in magazines all over the world, including Practical Photography, Digital Photographer, Australian Photography and National Geographic. I partner with international clients like Fujifilm, DJI, Capture One, F-Stop Gear and Squarespace, and lead workshops to some of the planet’s most beautiful spots.
My focus nowadays is on traveling, shooting landscapes and teaching photography through workshops, film-making and writing. I lead multiple workshops each year partnering with experienced local photographers and guides who know the areas we’re visiting. And beyond that, I’m still inspired by visiting new places and new cultures, and find incredible happiness comes from being out in the natural world.
Andys Website: https://www.andymumford.com
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Join Jack and John for a lighthearted discussion for updates on what’s going on with each of them plus some insights in to Fall Color photography and Design Thinking. The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and … Continue reading Fall Color Photography, Design Thinking and a very special surprise!
Join Jack and John for a quick update on what they’ve been up to for the past few months as well as a longer discussion about the role of “thinking” in photography and how it may affect ones ability to work creatively. This is the busy workshop season for both of them, having recently been … Continue reading Jack and John discussion on Thinking in Photography
Jack and John welcome back to the show a fantastic photographer, author and all around great human ,David duChemin. Listen in and get to know David and hear his views on creativity and exploring the world around us. His optimism is infectious and his photography is amazing! Excerpt from Davids Bio: I’m David duChemin and … Continue reading Interview with David duChemin →
Jack and John welcome to the program Ignacio Palacios all the way from Sydney Australia. Ignacios is a renowned travel photographer who has been refining his craft and vision for the past 25 years as he has travelled the world documenting the landscapes, animals and people in over 100 countries. Listen in as they discuss … Continue reading Travel Photographer Ignacio Palacios →
Jack and John once again welcome the renowned author, photographer and educator Guy Tal to the podcast. In this episode, Guy has some big new in announcing his latest book that is in the works. If you know Guys writing, you know he is quite cerebral and delves in to the psyche, motivations and philosophy … Continue reading Guy Tal New Book Announcement →
In this episode Jack and John discuss several topics, including the rise in AI generated images in photography. Plus, we discuss the importance of developing a circle of trusted people to provide constructive feedback about your images in order to grow you artistic vision and skills. Of course, you yourself need to be the strongest critic and need to develop the skills to do this in an un-emotional way, shedding the baggage and emotional attachment you may feel to an image, at least during the critical evaluation stages.
Jacks Article on Image Critiques: https://jackgrahamphoto.com/2019/04/18/critiquing-images-the-importance-of-reviewing-your-work/
We are still seeking listener submitted images for our YouTube channel image critiques. Please send any images you’d like Jack and John to review to wetalkphoto@gmail.com
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The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Tony is a Nikon Legend Behind the Lens.
After successful careers as a jazz musician/ educator, and professional magician, Tony settled on photography as his chosen means for personal expression. Beginning as a film photographer, Tony has become facile in image editing software and plugins and is an in-demand speaker throughout the United States and Canada on creativity in the digital age.
Tony and Susan Milestone conduct Visual Artistry photography location workshops in the United States, Canada, and Iceland. Tony maintains an active speaking schedule to photography organizations, industry trade shows and PPA schools across the continental United States and Canada. He also conducts an annual Visual Artistry Creativity Seminar series.
Tony’s photography is published worldwide in every medium and is represented by Getty Images. His iPhone photography is represented by Aurora Photos. Tony’s images are also used by Nikon, MacPhun, Singh Ray, Alien Skin, Topaz, Lensbaby and others for national ad campaigns.
An interview with Tony on macro photography was published in The New York Times.
Tony has authored five books on the art of photography: Fine Art Nature Photography (’02), Fine Art Flower Photography (’05) Fine Art Nature Photography: Water, Ice, Fog (’07), Fine Art Digital Photography (’09) and HDR Photography (2011). He and Master Photo Workshops have co-produced four photography DVDs: Visual Artistry, HDR Made Easy, Visual Literacy and Flower Photography Artistry, as well as an iPhone instructional video series.
The first book in his Fine Art Nature Photography eBook series, “Creative Techniques and the Art of Self Expression,” was just released.
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Do you apply design thinking when you are composing your photographs? Well, if you do or don’t, listen in as Jack and John discuss what this concept is and why it can be an important skill to acquire and refine in order to improve your photographic compositions.
This episode is also available on YouTube, click HERE to watch.
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The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
John and Jack are pleased to welcome John Barclay and Cole Thompson to the podcast to discuss the topic of how music and photography share some similarities. John B and Jack are both accomplished musicians and Cole and John P are both music aficionados, so together they have a broad understanding of music and can relate how that artistic form is similar in many ways to the photographic arts.
This episode is also available on our We Talk Photo YouTube channel. Click HERE to view it.
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The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John pleased to welcome travel photographer, workshop leader and acclaimed author, Greg Vaughn to the show. Greg is a resident of the PNW but has travelled extensively throughout his 40+ year photography career. Greg has written several books and received numerous awards for them. Listen in as we get to know more about Greg and discuss his work and upcoming projects.
Gregs Bio:
I’ve worked in several genres of photography during my career, including photojournalism, public relations, advertising, and stock photography. I now concentrate on combining my love of photography, travel, and the natural world with leading photography workshops and sharing my insights with location guides for avid photographers. When not leading workshops, I work at producing quality images for stock and fine art prints.
I am the author and photographer of two guidebooks covering the Pacific Northwest USA. Photographing Oregon won the Independent Book Publishers Association Ben Franklin Award for best travel book of 2010. Photographing Washington, a photographer’s guide to The Evergreen State, won awards from both the IBPA and NATJA. Oregon: A Photographic Journey is a collection of some of my favorite photos of my home state, published by FarCountry Press. My online photographer’s guide to the Oregon Coast is available at PhotoHound.co. More details about the books and guides are at www.GregVaughn.com/books.
Gregs Website: https://gregvaughn.photoshelter.com/index/all
Gregs Books: https://gregvaughn.com/books/index.html
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John are honored to welcome Alister Benn to the show. Alister is regarded as one of the leaders in the landscape photography genre with his expressive and introspective work. He comes to us today to talk about his new printed book, Out of Darkness. Here is how Alister describes the genesis of the book: “In January 2017 I travelled to one of the emptiest places on earth; The Gobi Desert in northern China. There, I underwent a complete creative epiphany, and over the following 6 expeditions into that region, began to rewrite the story of my life and gain understanding and perspective on my mental health. It is no understatement to say that my creativity has been the gateway to a more balanced and accepting life.
Alisters Bio:
Scottish born Alister Benn is an award winning Landscape Photographer and founder of Expressive Photography Limited.
His passion for individual creativity and expression make him an enthusiastic instructor and someone who wants everyone to have the confidence to express their own unique voice.
“It is unfortunate that in these days of popularity and social media, that many of us have lost the pure basic reason why we started making landscape photographs in the first place – to be outside, engaging with nature.”
Alister is a strong advocate of engaging with the landscape in an organic way, unrestrained by conventions, rules or the pressure of external validation.
Order his book here: https://expressive.photography/out-of-darkness-home/
Alisters Website: https://alisterbenn.com
Expressive Photography Website: https://expressive.photography
Outofdarkness Website: https://outofdarkness.co.uk
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
John and Jack welcome back Michael Gordon to the program to talk about his most recent accomplishment, having a collection of images, titled Denizens, featured in Lenswork Magazine. Lenswork is one of the premier magazines devoted to photography and it’s quite an honor to be published within. During this discussion they also touch on the concepts of portfolios and the benefits of constructive criticisms.
Lenswork Magazine: https://www.lenswork.com/
Michael E. Gordon is an award-winning fine art landscape photographer best known for his black and white impressions of California’s deserts which, said Broughton Quarterly, portrays “stunning ethereal beauty from terrain where others see only a bleak landscape.” A lifelong student of nature and wilderness, Michael’s intimate relationship with the natural world yields quiet images of depth and discovery.
Michaels Website: https://www.michael-gordon.com
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
We celebrate our 100th episode by gathering together a few of our close friends on this special podcast. Sharing stories and funny anecdotes, part of our joy of photography is the friendships and experiences we share along the way. Please join us on this special episode and think about all the great times you’ve had while involved in photography. Such a wonderful passion we all share!
Thank you to all our wonderful listeners out there! Without you, we wouldn’t be doing what we’re doing. You are the best!!!
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Jack and John welcome back to the show master BW photographer, Cole Thompson. In this episode we discuss a variety of topics including portfolios and the concept of developing your personal vision. We were fortunate enough to catch Cole between workshops and he had time to bring his fantastic perspective to the show!
Excerpt from Coles Bio:
I am often asked, “Why black and white?” I think it’s because I grew up in a black-and-white world. Television, movies and the news were all in black and white. My heroes were in black and white and even the nation was segregated into black and white. My images are an extension of the world in which I grew up.
For me color records the image, but black and white captures the feelings that lie beneath the surface.
Coles Website: https://colethompsonphotography.com
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John both love printing their photographs and for those who have seen them, nothing quite beats printing a photograph on metal. There are a lot of good companies in the market making metal prints, but on todays show, we talk with a photo printing shop that is used by several of the best PNW photographers and we are excited to join the list of supporters of their incredible quality, craftsmanship and customer service. Derek from HD Aluminum Prints, located in Vancouver WA, joins us on the program today to talk about their process and offerings and how their printing techniques do not require an overcoat finish to protect the photograph.
Website: https://www.hdaluminumprints.com/home
New customers can receive a 25% discount by signing up with them.
Jack and John are overjoyed to welcome the world famous Joe McNally to the podcast, along with Bill Fortney. Joe is one of the finest photographers and an amazingly outgoing, humorous and enjoyable people and his excitement for life is infectious. Listen in as Jack and John have a casual conversation about Joes amazing career, his outlook on photography and several funny stories from his time in the field.
Joe McNally is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning photographer whose prolific career includes assignments in nearly 70 countries. McNally is known world-wide as not only one of the top, technically excellent photographers of his generation, but his charming demeanor, confidence and humor make him a sought-after choice from CEO’s to celebrities to commercial and magazine clients alike. He is among the rare breed of photographer who has bridged the world between photojournalism and advertising.
Joes Website: https://joemcnally.com/
Joes Portfolio: https://portfolio.joemcnally.com/index
Joes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/joemcnallyphoto/videos
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John discuss some of their favorite gifts for the photographer, either for others to give you or for you to give yourself :-). We want to wish you and yours the happiest of holiday seasons and look forward to being with you in the New Year.
Link to Jacks Gift Guide The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
Jack and John just returned from their final workshop of 2022 in Grand Teton National Park. Listen in as they talk about the experience, along with one of the clients on the workshop, and what a fantastic time was had by all.
Jacks Image Gallery: https://jackgraham.photoshelter.com/index/G0000rJjNZNhBz84
Johns Image Gallery: https://www.johnpedersenphotos.com/Workshop-Images/Tetons-Winter-2022/n-Q68JKt/
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
In this episode, Jack and John discuss the newly announced Fujifilm X-T5 and how it compares to the X-T4 and the X-H2 cameras and why someone would choose one over the other. Plus, they discuss some photo editing software that is an essential part of their workflow. Spend an entertaining time with Jack and John … Continue reading Fujifilm X-T5 and 2023 →
Jack & John welcome Mike Moats to the podcast as they engage in a casual, yet informative conversation. Mike is an amazing close-up/macro photographer and he joins the podcast to talk about what he does, how he produces such amazing images and what inspires him. Mikes Bio: Mike Moats is an international award-winning, professional … Continue reading Interview with Mike Moats →
Jack and John are pleased to welcome Chuck Kimmerle to our discussion. Chuck is an amazing fine art black and white photographer with a unique and distinctive style honed from many years as a staff photographer for news papers. Chuck recently transplanted to the Eastern Sierra area of California and is just starting to explore … Continue reading Interview with Chuck Kimmerle →
Jack and John recently returned from their workshop in Katmai NP photographing the grizzly bears and amazing fall color landscapes and talk about the experience with one of the attendees. Visiting this area is truly a bucket list item and they feel fortunate to be able to share this experience with their attendees. This year … Continue reading Alaska Workshop Recap →
Jack and John are honored to welcome Alister Benn to the show. Alister is regarded as one of the leaders in the landscape photography genre with his expressive and introspective work. He comes to us today to talk about his new printed book, Out of Darkness. Here is how Alister describes the genesis of the … Continue reading Alister Benn Out of Darkness →
Jack & John welcome one of the most exciting and insightful creators, artist, photographer and writers today, Guy Tal. Guy has produced an incredibly amazing body of work, both visually and written about photography and life. Guy is one of the most vivid and introspective thinkers who has an innate ability to transfer his thoughts … Continue reading Guy Tal Interior Landscape →
On this very special episode, we welcome 6 of the 7 members of Photo Cascadia to talk about their new book, Washington Evergreen, Land of Natural Wonders. These folks are always busy and it is a huge accomplishment to get so many of them all on the program with us. Joining us in this episode … Continue reading Photo Cascadia New Book Washington Evergreen Land of Natural Wonders →
We are pleased to bring you two outstanding guests in this episode of We Talk Photo. Listen in as we talk with David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick. Both are amazingly accomplished photographers in their own right and together, they are a powerhouse duo. Recently David has injected new life in to Nature Photographers Network, a … Continue reading Interview with David Kingham and Jennifer Renwick →
Folks, this episode is a big one….we are officially announcing and launching the Masters of Nature and Landscape Photography Symposium. Created by Bill Fortney and Jack Graham, MNLP will bring together luminaries in the photographic field to teach and share their knowledge to the attendees in the amazing landscape in and around Tucson Arizona. The … Continue reading Masters of Nature and Landscape Photography Symposium →
Jack and John welcome Adrian Klein to the podcast in this latest episode. Adrian is a Pacific Northwest Photographer and member of the Photo Cascadia team. He has been a prolific photographer and workshop leader over the years and we are thankful to have him on as our guest on the podcast. About Adrian Born … Continue reading Interview with Adrian Klein →
Jack and John are very excited to bring you this episode of We Talk Photo to introduce a new educational course for producing better prints. Our guests, and the creators of this course, are Sean Bagshaw (below) and Zach Schnepf (left). Both are accomplished photographers, workshop leaders/teachers and all-around great guys! Printing can have many barriers to … Continue reading Producing Better Prints →
John and Jack welcome Krista McCuish to this episode of We Talk Photo. Krista has travelled all over the world and engaged in several careers and throughout has remained connected to the visual arts. She currently resides in Nova Scotia, which is where she completes a large portion of her work. On a recommendation from … Continue reading Interview with Krista McCuish →
Jack and John welcome Richard Bernabe to the show in this wonderfully insightful episode. Richard has been a professional photographer for 20+ years and has received much recognition and rewards for his amazing photography of wildlife, landscapes and travel. Travelling to over 60 countries so far, Richard is seen as an expert in many locations … Continue reading Interview with Richard Bernabe →
John and Jack welcome back Cole Thompson to the show. Cole recently sent out a mailing with a collection of images in it, all centered around the people of Ukraine. With his images and words, we were moved by his expression and wanted to have him on the show to talk about this body of … Continue reading Eyes Wide Shut in Ukraine by Cole Thompson →
In continuing our series of young up and coming photographers, we welcome an amazing 14 year old photographer to our show, Lance Wilson. Lance just started his photographic journey during the pandemic, photographing alongside his father, and many of his images are catching peoples attention. Growing up close to the Pacific Ocean, Lances images … Continue reading Interview with young photographer Lance Wilson →
Jack and John welcome a special guest to the podcast, our friend and guide in Alaska, Jerry. Jerry has been flying and guiding in Alaska for 40 years and has a wealth of knowledge to share with us on this episode. Hear some great stories as well as what it’s like on our Alaska Grizzly … Continue reading Let’s Talk Bears! →
In this episode, Jack and John discuss the concept of photography Masterclasses and how they differ from tours and workshops and how both Jack and John lead masterclasses at very select locations for those folks who want to bring their creativity to the next level. Masterclasses are a wonderful opportunity for those who are already … Continue reading Photography Masterclasses →
What can we say about Brooks Jensen….wow. Jack and John are very honored to have Brooks on our show in this episode. If you don’t know about Brooks, he is the creator and creative engine behind Lenswork “magazine” and multi-media platforms devoted to fine art photography. Lenswork has been the preeminent photographic periodical for decades … Continue reading Interview with Brooks Jensen →
Huntington Witherill is our guest on this episode of We Talk Photo. Jack and John explore a diverse range of topics with Huntington, spanning his career and varied photographic interests across five decades of his passionate pursuit in photography. Having studied photography in the early 1970’s with such notables as Ansel Adams, Wynn Bullock, Steve … Continue reading Interview with Huntington Witherill →
Here is the holiday edition of We Talk Photo. No big guests, no hot topics….just a little time by the fire with Jack and John talking about the year just past, what we’re grateful for, some last minute gift ideas as well as a reminder about some exciting workshops they have together in 2022 and … Continue reading Happy Holidays 2021 →
Jack and John welcome Peter Lerro to the show. Peter is an fantastic workshop experience leader who is known for his thorough preparation and execution on the photo experiences he organizes. Steam locomotives, WWII, lighthouses and even air to air photo shoots, Peter aims to set the stage for realistic period correct photos for his … Continue reading Interview with Peter Lerro →
Jack and John welcome Billy Weeks to the show. Billy is best known as a documentary photographer and is currently a Lecturer of photojournalism at the University of Tennesee at Chattanooga. Billy has had a long career observing and capturing the world around us and bringing his unique vision to his viewers. Join us as … Continue reading Interview with Billy Weeks →
Jack and John welcome Kevin McNeal to the show. Kevin is known for his dramatic landscapes, use of color and never-stop attitude for pursuing compelling images. Listen in as we talk with Kevin about his recent travels around the globe and his philosophy for how he approaches his art. Kevin McNeal is a Washington St. … Continue reading Interview with Kevin McNeal →
Jack and John are honored to welcome Alister Benn to the show. Alister is regarded as one of the leaders in the landscape photography genre with his expressive and introspective work. His latest efforts have been focused around teaching others via videos and book. He was recently named a Fellow at the Royal Photographic Society, … Continue reading Interview with Alister Benn →
Jack and John kick off a new series on We Talk Photo where we bring on guests who you may have not heard of, and introduce them to our audience. Meant as a way to bring some exposure to up and coming artists, we hope that this feature episode will bring some interest as well … Continue reading Interview with Cody Schultz →
Jack and John welcome Colleen Miniuk to the show. High energy and outstanding creativity are the hallmarks of Colleen. She is first and foremost a fantastic photographer, plus an incredible educator and well published author. She joins the guys on the program to talk about her recently updated book, Photographing Acadia National Park. Give this … Continue reading Interview with Colleen Miniuk →
Jack & John welcome one of the most exciting and insightful creators, artist, photographer and writers today, Guy Tal. Guy has produced an incredibly amazing body of work, both visually and written about photography and life. Guy is one of the most vivid and introspective thinkers who has an innate ability to transfer his thoughts … Continue reading Interview with Guy Tal →
Jack and John welcome Bill Fortney to the show to talk about drones and drone photography. They have been exploring the use of drones for the past several months/years in their photography and in this episode talk about how the use of an aerial platform has increased their range of photographic possibilities as well as … Continue reading Drone Photography →
It had been a while since Jack and John recorded a podcast….from their busy schedules to a tree demolishing Johns house, it has been a bit of a journey since they last recorded. In this episode they discuss topics related to photography, life and just “being”. Check out the episode to learn what has been … Continue reading Jack and John are Back →
Jack and John welcome Erin Babnik to the show. Erin is a Canon Explorer of Light, member of Photo Cascadia and accomplished international workshop leader. Listen as Jack and John explore her motivations and experiences as well as her perspectives on her photography and teaching others. Erin Babnik is known internationally as a leading photographic … Continue reading Interview with Erin Babnik →
In this episode, Jack and John discuss a few of the themes they have shared with workshop clients over the past couple of workshops. Themes such as slowing down, simplifying and you won’t know if you don’t go. They transition this last theme in to a discussion about several images they captured on a stormy … Continue reading You Won’t Know if you Don’t Go →
In this episode, Jack and John welcome back to the program Bill Fortney to discuss historically significant landscape and nature photographers that have helped shaped the photographic world that we inhabit today. Starting with Ansel Adams, we progress through Elliot Portner, John Shaw, Art Wolfe, Galen Rowell and others. We all feel its important … Continue reading Bill Fortney and historically significant photographers →
Jack & John welcome Mike Moats to the podcast as they engage in a casual, yet informative conversation. Mike is an amazing close-up/macro photographer and he joins the podcast to talk about what he does, how he produces such amazing images and what inspires him. Mikes Bio: Mike Moats is an international award-winning, professional macro … Continue reading Interview with Mike Moats →
Jack and John welcome the fantastic PNW photographer Erwin Buske to the show. Listen in as we talk about landscape and nature photography with someone who has been passionately pursuing amazing images from around the world. Artist Statement As a photographer I am both a witness and interpreter of nature. My goal is to capture … Continue reading Interview with Erwin Buske →
Jack and John are very excited to welcome Matt Payne to our podcast. Matt is an incredible photographer with a dynamic passion for landscape and nature imagery and experiences. Listen in as we discuss his journey as a photographer and then his determined passion to help co-found Nature First and the Natural Landscape Photography awards. … Continue reading Interview with Matt Payne →
Jack and John welcome the fantastic PNW photographer Scott Smorra to the show. Listen in as we talk about landscape and nature photography with someone who has been passionately pursuing amazing images from around the world. Scott is an Oregon based photographer who creates finely crafted landscape and nature images in wilderness areas throughout the world. … Continue reading Interview with Scott Smorra →
Jack and John welcome a longtime friend to the show, Mr Jerry Greer. In this episode we get an in-depth look in to the book publishing business as well as a lively discussion with Jerry about his photographic journey and his thoughts on creativity. Jerry Greer is an award-winning photographer from Johnson City, Tennessee. His … Continue reading Interview with Jerry Greer →
Jack and John welcome Sarah Marino to the podcast. Sarah is an accomplished landscape and nature photographer and educator who shares her passion for the creative arts with us in her insightful and illuminating way. Sarah and her partner Ron Coscorrosa have written many books related to photography and have travelled the world photographing the … Continue reading Interview with Sarah Marino →
Jack and John talk with our good friend Dimitri Vasileiou, the founder and publisher of Landscape Photography Magazine. Listen in as we talk about the photo magazine business as well as many photo related topics. A lively discussion amidst the pandemic and how that has impact photography in general as well as the popularity … Continue reading Interview with Dimitri Vasileiou from Landscape Photography Magazine →
Jack and John welcome Justin Black to the program. Listen in as they discuss photography, conservation and a few funny stories along the way. Justin Black is a photographer, writer, and explorer from Washington, DC. A leader in his field, his photographs of the world’s high and wild places have been published widely and featured … Continue reading Interview with Justin Black →
Jack and John talk with Josh Lutz, President of Magnachrome Inc, one of the leading manufacturers of metal prints. Magnachrome is very unique in that besides printing images on metal, they also offer an outstanding selection of metal frames to mount the metal prints in. If you haven’t seen one of these metal frames, you … Continue reading Interview with Josh Lutz from Magnachrome →
John and Jack welcome back Chris Klapheke, owner, of Outdoorphotogear.com. In this episode Chris shares some of his insights as a retailer during the pandemic and gives some thoughtful insight around photography. The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered … Continue reading Chris Klapheke from Outdoor Photo Gear →
John and Jack welcome Marc Sadowski from the Fujilove Podcast. Marc is an accomplished photographer, focusing on weddings and couples for much of his creative work, and, he also enjoys getting outside to photograph the landscape and nature whenever possible. If you are into Fujifilm X / GFX cameras and lenses, make sure you are … Continue reading Interview with Marc Sadowski →
Jack and John welcome an accomplished photographer, musician, artist and all-around great guy to the program, John Barclay. John leads workshops in the US and abroad and has new-found inspiration practicing mindful photography to capture more of what he feels in each image. Listen to this engaging and though provoking podcast. Johns Artist Statement I … Continue reading Interview with John Barclay →
It is once again our pleasure to welcome Guy Tal to the show. Guy continues to challenge himself and others in how we approach our craft of photography, or artwork in general. Guy if one of the best photographers and writers in our field today as well as being one of the most well-versed … Continue reading Interview with Guy Tal – More Than a Rock 2nd Edition →
On this episode we have one of the hardest working guys in the photo biz, Mr Michael Gordon. Michael joins Jack and John to talk about his photographic journey and his approach to photography today. Give a listen and check out Michaels website and photo workshops. Michaels … Continue reading Interview with Michael Gordon →
One of the most amazing skilled and thoughtful photographers joins our podcast today. We welcome Cole Thompson to our show to talk about his passion for photography, why black and white images and his thought processes around creating art. Please tune in to this must-listen episode. At 14 years of age, I knew I was … Continue reading Interview with Cole Thompson →
My esteemed co-host Jack Graham has returned to the show after his sabbatical away from the biz. In this episode we welcome Jack plus talk about some exciting upcoming news related to Photograph the Pacific Northwest effort that Jack and I are launching. Tune in and help welcome Jack back to the program The We … Continue reading Jack Is Back →
John takes a break from interviewing folks to catch up on news from the photo industry and then dive in to the concept of “don’t shoot what it looks like, shoot what it feels like”, which is a famous quote from David Allen Harvey. During the podcast, John encouraged you to send images of … Continue reading Shoot What It Feels Like →
John welcomes Darrell Gulin to the podcast for a lively discussion about his amazing history in the photo industry, his outstanding work and what it’s like to be one of only a few Canon Explorers of Light. Info about Darrell: He is the past President of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA). He … Continue reading Interview with Darrell Gulin →
John welcomes Rick Sammon to the podcast along with a guest co-host Neil Powell to talk about Ricks 41st book and his illustrious career in the photo industry as well as his thoughts on creating art and being a creative. Award-winning photographer Rick Sammon loves his day job. A tireless, prolific and inspirational image-maker, Rick, … Continue reading Discussion with Rick Sammon →
John welcomes Patricia Davidson to the podcast to talk about her evolution as a photographer and her nomadic pursuits and how it has contributed to the amazing artwork she has created. Patricia is a fantastic Oregon based photographer who recently presented at Out of Oregon and Out of Chicago. Listen in as we talk about … Continue reading Interview with Patricia Davidson →
While Jack is on sabbatical, John welcomes a longtime friend, Gary Randall to the podcast. Listen in as we talk about the Homette, being the “old man on the mountain”, his photography experience and what inspires him to create such beautiful art. Garys Bio: Gary Randall is an award winning professional photographer, artist, writer, traveler … Continue reading Interview with Gary Randall →
Jack and John talk with Josh Lutz, President of Magnachrome Inc, one of the leading manufacturers of metal prints. Magnachrome is very unique in that besides printing images on metal, they also offer an outstanding selection of metal frames to mount the metal prints in. If you haven’t seen one of these metal frames, you … Continue reading Interview with Josh Lutz from Magnachrome →
Jack and John welcome the always entertaining Miles Morgan. Listen in as we talk about Miles experience and what inspires him to create the images he does. Miles Bio: “We” are a small group of amateur Fine Art Landscape Photographers located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest; Portland, Oregon to be more precise. By “we”, I … Continue reading Interview with Miles Morgan →
While Jack is out on sabbatical, I wanted to put out a few ideas to hopefully inspire or motivate folks to dive in to a photo related topic to keep busy and grow your artistic ability. In spite of the difficult times right now, don’t lose sight of your artistry and how that can enliven … Continue reading Photography Ideas during Quarantine →
Darren White joins us in this episode of We Talk Photo. Darren is a longtime resident of the PNW and who grew his photography along the beaches, rivers and mountains of this beautiful country. Darren is a successful workshop leader and has been published in several leading magazines. Please give this episode a listen, it’s … Continue reading Interview with Darren White →
Jack and John welcome Colleen Miniuk to the show. High energy and outstanding creativity are the hallmarks of Colleen. She is first and foremost a fantastic photographer, plus an incredible educator and well-published author. Give this upbeat and engaging podcast a listen! Colleen Bio: I’m a Corporate-America-escapee turned full-time freelance outdoor photographer, writer, publisher, instructor, … Continue reading Interview with Colleen Miniuk →
Jack & John welcome David Cobb to the podcast. David is an incredible photographer based in the Pacific Northwest and who has travelled extensively throughout the country as well as internationally. Listen in as Jack and John talk about a wide variety of topics with David in this newest episode. Davids Bio Workshop leader David … Continue reading Interview with David Cobb →
In this final episode of 2019 John and Jack discuss several recent industry events plus touch on some winter photography tips as John recently returned from leading a winter workshop to Grand Teton NP. And finally, Jack talks a little bit about his planned sabbatical for the first half of 2020. … Continue reading Winter Photography & Jacks Sabbatical →
Jack & John welcome Chris Klapheke to the podcast. Chris is an accomplished landscape and wildlife photographer who also happens to be the founder and owner of Outdoor Photo Gear. OPG specializes in carrying all of the accessories any photographer might need for their outdoor adventure. Listen in as Jack and John discuss the photo … Continue reading Interview with Chris Klapheke of Outdoor Photo Gear →
Jack & John welcome Ellen Anon to the podcast. Ellen is an engaging photographer who has a vision for capturing her natural subjects in a way that grabs the viewer. Ellen is a teacher, writer and outstanding photographer and we hope that you enjoy our talk with her! Ellens Bio I’m a freelance photographer and … Continue reading Interview with Ellen Anon →
Jack & John welcome Gary Crabbe to this latest episode of We Talk Photo. Gary is an amazingly talented photographer and writer and through his various projects his dedication to the craft and art comes through loud and clear. Listen in as Jack and John talk with Gary about his photography, the industry as … Continue reading Interview with Gary Crabbe →
Jack & John welcome Dan Bailey to the podcast. Dan is based in Alaska and a Fuji X photographer who focuses on landscape, aerial and cycling/adventure photography. An Avid mountain biker, Dan travels extensively to photograph and ride and amass more experiences to add to his wealth of knowledge and skills. Listen in to this … Continue reading Interview with Dan Bailey – Fuji X Photographer →
In this episode we bring together a group of photographers for a round table discussion about photo manipulation and discuss items like cropping, sky replacement, compositing, etc. The act of creating art is in the eye of the artist and most of us accept that, however, it’s when artists have not been completely transparent or … Continue reading Photo Manipulation Round Table Discussion →
Jack and John welcome to the show a fantastic photographer and all-around great guy, Ron Rosenstock. Ron is a world traveller who has amassed an amazing portfolio of images, both in color and in monochrome. He is currently exploring the world of infrared and how to interpret scenes with this cool twist on digital imaging. … Continue reading Interview with Ron Rosenstock →
Jack & John are please to have one of the Fuji Guys on our program, Mr Billy Luong. Billy is a Senior Product/Training Manager with Fujifilm Canada and has an immense passion for photography that comes through in all he talks about. Listen in as they discuss Billys road to fame as a Fuji Guy, … Continue reading Interview with Billy Luong (Fuji Guy) →
Jack & John welcome Karen Hutton to the podcast. Karen is a photographer, author, speaker, voice artist and overall champion of light. Listen in as Karen talks about her inspirations, her experiences and how she approaches her many creative endeavors and the most important, “The Power of Awe”. Karens Bio: Karen Hutton is an International … Continue reading Interview with Karen Hutton and the power of awe →
John and Jack recently returned from leading a workshop in Katmai National Park to photograph the grizzly bears in their natural habitat. Listen as they describe the workshop and the fantastic experience. In what could be a “bucket list” trip for many, this workshop is unlike any other that we run and is truly a … Continue reading Alaska Bears & Landscape Photo Workshop Recap →
Jack & John are honored to welcome Scott Kelby to the podcast. Scott is known worldwide for his photographic work, along with his media company. Listen as Jack and John talk to Scott about his recent travels, new camera equipment, his musical passions as well as some of his thoughts on Adobe and competing software … Continue reading Interview with Scott Kelby →
Jack & John welcome one of the most exciting and insightful creators, artist, photographer and writer today, Guy Tal. Guy has produced an incredibly amazing body of work, both visually and verbally about photography, creativity and life. Guy is one of the most vivid and introspective thinkers who has an innate ability to transfer his … Continue reading Interview with Guy Tal →
John and Jack welcome the always entertaining Tony Sweet to the podcast to discuss his photography, music, some of his most interesting workshops as well as sharing entertaining stories. Tony is a Nikon Legend Behind the Lens. After successful careers as a jazz musician/ educator, and professional magician, Tony settled on photography as his chosen … Continue reading Interview with Tony Sweet →
Jack & John have an amazing guest this week, Mr Mike Moats. Listen in as they engage in a casual, yet informative conversation with Mike about his photography, inspiration, how he approaches his macro work as well as some good stories. This is a “must listen” podcast with one of the finest photographers in the … Continue reading Interview with Mike Moats – Tiny Landscapes →
Jack & John welcome to the podcast Alex Tsepko, the CEO and Co-Founder of Skylum Software. Skylum is the maker of several outstanding photo editing software packages, most notably Luminar 3, Luminar Flex, Aurora HDR and Airmagic. Alex discusses the philosophy behind Skylum and it’s flagship product Luminar and how they are striving to … Continue reading Interview with Alex Tsepko, CEO of Skylum Software →
In this episode Jack and John welcome the entertaining Bill Fortney back to the conversation as they discuss Prime vs Zoom lenses, some funny photo news and other engaging topics across a wide range of topics. The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range … Continue reading Prime vs Zoom & Bill Fortney →
In this episode Jack and John talk about the importance of following the weather and learning how to predict the conditions for more productive photography while on location. Using apps and websites, if you know the weather predicted and how it may change during the day/week, you can better pick the right locations and subjects … Continue reading Forecasting Weather and Fujifilm Instax →
This episode features a special interview with Stacey Moore, the Field Marketing Manager at FUJIFILM North American Corporation, based in Atlanta GA. Stacey likes to say that she is a “bridge from the technical to the usable” as she is one of the key interfaces between the engineers and the creative users of Fujifilm imaging products. … Continue reading Interview with Stacey Moore from Fujifilm North America Corporation →
Jack and John are on location in the Palouse area of Eastern Washington for this “on location podcast”. Just finishing up a workshop, they discuss what it’s like to photograph this amazing area and give some tips and strategies for maximizing a visit here. Vast wheat fields, old barns and homesteads and even some wildlife, this … Continue reading Photographing the Palouse →
In this episode John and Jack respond to some listener feedback to dive deeper in to the topic of workflow. Specifically, they walk through their post-processing workflow and how they work through the order of when to do what when processing an image. As they discuss, how an image is processed is unique to each photographer … Continue reading Post Processing Workflow →
In this episode Jack and John share some advice and tips about how to prepare and pack for photography trips. Whether it’s a one day or a multi-day trip, there are some things that you can do to increase your chances of success (and enjoyment) while in the field, while not worrying about those little … Continue reading Photography Travel Tips →
Jack and John discuss a wide range of topics in this podcast, touching on how to be creative in a popular location with tons of tourists and photographers, are tripods really necessary any longer and some recent news shaking up the camera industry. Plus, a lively discussion from a listener suggestion about where to spend our … Continue reading Tulips, Tripods and helpful tools →
Jack and John interview Mark Lewis from the ProGrade Digital Inc. Prograde specializes in professional quality memory cards and workflow accessories for photography and video. Mark has been in marketing for over 20 years and part of that time was spent at SanDisk where he built the consumer marketing organization when it was an OEM-focused … Continue reading Interview with Mark Lewis from Prograde Digital →
Jack and John discuss the ups and downs of being a professional photographer. Long days on the road, endless paperwork, relentless marketing needs, government bureaucracy, certifications, permits and the list goes on and on. Working with people and teaching photography in amazing places is a dream job, however, there is also a lot of un-glamorous … Continue reading Being A Professional Photographer →
Episode 4 of We Talk Photo features our interview of Bill Fortney, one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet in the photography business. Listen as Jack and John talk to Bill about his storied career, fun tales from the business and some of his thoughts on photography today and in the future. It’s a … Continue reading Interview with Bill Fortney →
A lighthearted look at a few of the things that bother us! Because we spend so much time in the field and on the road we get the opportunity to observe people in their natural habitat and have lots of time to think about things. This episode is dedicated to a few of the more interesting … Continue reading Vent with Jack and John →
Jack and John get in to the swing of the podcast talking about current events, a little bit of gear talk as well as share some interesting tidbits from the photo industry. Highlights of this episode… Review of the NANPA Summit in Las Vegas Single lens shooting – which lens would you choose Fuji X-T30 … Continue reading NANPA Summit, Fuji X-T3, Single Lens Shooting and More →
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the We Talk Photo podcast. Join us, Jack Graham and John Pedersen, as we introduce this exciting new podcast and preview some of the upcoming topics and industry guests who will be joining us. Dedicated to talking about photography, Jack and John discuss our own personal shooting strategies and … Continue reading Welcome to Episode 1 of We Talk Photo →