F-Stop Collaborate and Listen
This photography podcast takes you well beyond camera gear each week with weekly interviews and panel discussions with professional photographers, industry insiders, enthusiasts, and hobbyists alike. Our candid but laid-back conversations deeply explore the craft of photography, and psychological drivers relating to creativity, motivation, inspiration, and workflow. We also discuss social media, photography business practices, marketing, sales, and hot topics impacting photographers from all genres, with a particular focus on landscape, nature, and wildlife photography. The show is hosted by Matt Payne, a professional full-time nature photographer and the co-founder of the internationally renowned photography competition, the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Matt is also a mountaineer, climbing the highest 100 mountains in Colorado. Matt leverages skills he gained in pursuit of his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology to dig deeply into the hearts and minds of his passionate guests, revealing secrets and inspiration in every episode.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 72 minutes
- Episodes
- 437
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
438: Seth Robbins - Exploring Orthodox Jewish Culture from the Inside
In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne sits down with photographer Seth Robbins to explore his intimate new photo book, "A Trustworthy Home," which documents Orthodox Jewis…
437: Jonas Paurell - Saving the Arctic Through Photography
In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne sits down with fine art and conservation photographer Jonas Paurell to discuss his Arctic Transcendence series, which explores the fr…
436: John Noltner - Photography as a Bridge to Empathy
In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne interviews photographer and storyteller John Noltner about his transformative "A Peace of My Mind" project and his experiences living…
435: Klaus Axelsen - Capturing the Artwork of Nature
In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne chats with Norwegian photographer Klaus Axelsen about his journey from corporate consultant to passionate nature photographer. Klau…
434: Nico Trinkhaus - The Reality of Image Theft and Copyright
In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne chats with Nico Trinkhaus, a fine art travel photographer and founder of PhotoClaim, about the pervasive problem of image theft and t…
433: Steven Adams - The Art of Humanitarian Photography
In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne sits down with Steven Adams, a humanitarian photographer with a diverse background in biology, veterinary medicine, and global health…
432: Eric Bennett - Rethinking Our Approach to Social Media
In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne sits down with photographer Eric Bennett for a deep dive into the impact of social media on photographers and their relationship with…
431: Karen Hoglund - Creative Pet Photography
In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne sits down with Denver-based pet photographer Karen Hoglund to explore the art and business of photographing dogs and cats. Karen shar…
430: Geoffrey Giebelhaus - What the Heck is the Fediverse?
In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne chats with photographer Geoffrey Giebelhaus about the Fediverse—a decentralized network of social media platforms like Mastodon and P…
429: Margot Raggett - Uniting Photographers to Protect Wildlife
In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne sits down with Margot Raggett, founder of the Remembering Wildlife book series, to discuss her journey from PR professional to wild…
428: Carrie Giordano - Photographing Baseball's Greatest Moments
In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne sits down with acclaimed sports photographer Carrie Giordano, one of the team photographers for the LA Dodgers and LA Rams. Carrie sh…
427: Elevate Your Photography at the Horizons Photo Conference
In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne talks with the team behind the Horizons Photography Conference, including guests Martha Montiel, Nic Stover, and Shanda Akin. They …
426: Ashley Petefish - An Influencer for Public Lands
In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne talks with Arizona-based photographer and conservation advocate Ashley Petefish, known as "Ashley Goes Hiking" on Instagram and Thr…
425: Mark Handy - Why I Quit Landscape Photography
In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne chats with photographer Mark Handy, who made the significant decision to step away from landscape photography. Mark, who once ran a…
424: Andrew Cameron - Unlock the Power of Documentary Photography
In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne sits down with Andrew Cameron, a photographer with a diverse background in theater, video production, and documentary photography. An…
423: Guido van de Water: Creativity, Resilience, and Photography
In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne speaks with Guido van de Water, a Dutch landscape photographer and YouTuber. Guido shares his transformative journey from a career …
422: Zoe Hiljemark - Public Relations and SEO for Photographers
In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne interviews Zoe Hiljemark, a PR and marketing strategist specializing in helping photographers. They discuss the importance of PR, SEO…
421: Greg McCown - Electrifying Lightning and Storm Photography!
In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne interviews storm and landscape photographer Greg McCown, delving into his passion for capturing epic desert storms and lightning. G…
420: Greg Vaughn - The Art of Photography Guidebooks
In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne sits down with accomplished photographer Greg Vaughn to discuss his journey in photography, ethics in location sharing, and the nua…
419: Jason Bradley - From Outdoor Photographer to Wild Eye Magazine
In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne interviews Jason Bradley, who discusses the collapse of Outdoor Photographer Magazine and the launch of his new publication, Wild E…