224: Chris Murray - Quiet Scenes & the Difficulties with Full-Time Artistry

Welcome to episode 224 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!

This week on the podcast I was joined by Chris Murray, a professional full-time nature photographer living in Syracuse, New York. Chris' photography predominately features the the woods, lakes, mountains, and streams of New York State. Chris is a geologist by training and his lens is typically focused on quiet scenes of nature in his own backyard.

Chris and I discuss a variety of topics this week, including:

• The connection between the study of natural sciences and nature photography.


• The role that the history of our artform has on his work.


• Copying other photographers work.


• The difficulties of being a full-time artist.


• And a lot more.

Here are the individuals that Chris recommended on the podcast:

1. Thomas Fleckenstein.


2. Jaume Llorens.


3. Nader Daii.


4. Matt Oliver.


5. Mark Bowie.

Other items mentioned on the show:

1. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.

2. Guy Tal's Book, "More Than a Rock" - use code GUYTAL35 for 35% off!



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