The Fine Art Photography Podcast
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Thoughts, ideas, and commentary on the art of photography by Nashville-based professional fine art photographer Keith Dotson. It's the podcast about fine art photography made by a working fine art photographer.
This podcast is written for photographers, photography collectors, photography students, and enthusiasts.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 103
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Daguerreotypes: How Fragile Are They?
In this episode of the fine art photography podcast: a quick followup to my discussion of daguerreotypes from my previous episode (number 23 Southworth & Hawes) -- just how fragile were they? There'…
Southworth & Hawes: America's Early Masters of the Daguerreotype Portrait
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast: the story of Boston-based Southworth & Hawes, the first American masters of daguerreotype portraiture. We will talk about the partnership between …
What Makes a Great Black and White Photograph?
I've dedicated my career to black and white photography. In this episode, I discuss the four elements that I think are necessary to make a great black and white photograph. For me, it comes down to t…
About "The Mountain Nymph, Sweet Liberty," a Photograph by Julia Margaret Cameron Taken in 1866
In this episode, I discuss the story behind a famous 1866 photograph by pioneering British photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. We know what camera and lens Cameron used to shoot the glass plate nega…
What It's Like Seeing the World's Oldest Photograph in Person
What It's Like to See the World's Oldest Photograph in Person
August 4, 2020
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast, we discuss what it's like to stand before the world's oldest photogra…
On Location: Landscape Photography at a Cave Once Used by Moonshiners
On Location: Landscape Photography at a Cave Once Used by Moonshiners
Episode 18 of the fine art photography podcast: In this episode, I'm bringing you along as I hike through the forest to make land…
Pareidolia -- Why We See Human Faces in Clouds, Rocks, Tree Bark, on the Moon, and even Mars
Pareidolia: Why We See Human Faces in Clouds, Rocks, Tree Bark, on the Moon, and even Mars
In this episode of the fine art photography podcast, we discuss the psychological phenomenon of Pareidolia, …
Quick Message to Listeners – The Channel is Growing + I Need Your Story Ideas!
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Photographing an Abandoned Ghost Town in Virginia: The Art and Business of Photo Road Trips
Photographing an Abandoned Ghost Town in Virginia: The Art and Business of Photo Road Trips
In this episode of the fine art photography podcast, I take you along to photograph the abandoned main stre…
Anna Atkins: England's Blue Lady of Photography
Anna Atkins: England's Blue Lady of Photography
In this episode, a brief biography of Anna Atkins, the first female photographer and the first person to create a photography-based book. She learned p…
The Aesthetic Appeal of Camera Shutter Sounds
The Aesthetic Appeal of Camera Shutter Sounds
Have you ever given any thought to the sound of the camera shutter?
I don't mean the loudness of the shutter, like during weddings or events . . . I mean…
Note to Self: Don't Perfect the Soul Out of Your Photographs
Note to Self: Don't Perfect the Soul Out of Your Photographs
In episode 12 of the fine art photography podcast, a reminder to myself that a technically perfect photograph is not always the most artis…
The Extraordinary (but Sad) Life of Carleton Watkins, the First Great Photographer of Yosemite
The Extraordinary (but Sad) Life of Carleton Watkins, the First Great Photographer of Yosemite
In this episode of the fine art photography podcast, we talk about Carleton Watkins, accidental photogra…
How I Got My Photographs into Movies and TV Shows Like Grey's Anatomy
How I Got My Photographs into Movies and TV Shows Like Grey's Anatomy
In this episode, I explain how I got my black and white photographs into popular TV shows, like Grey's Anatomy, as well as movies…
The True Story Behind William Eggleston's Shocking Blood Red Photograph
The True Story Behind William Eggleston's Shocking Blood Red Photograph
The shocking true story behind the red ceiling photograph, "Untitled, Greenwood, Mississippi, 1973" by William Eggleston.
All About Paper, Prints, and Permanence
Paper, Prints, and Permanence
In this episode of the Fine Art Photography podcast we discuss printing, paper, and how long your prints might last. As part of the discussion, we'll touch on dye-based …
Why Do Those Crazy Landscape Photographers Get Up So Early?
Why Do Those Crazy Landscape Photographers Get Up So Early?
On the road: In this short edition of my fine art photography podcast, we discuss good reasons to get up early and go out to make photograp…
Did You Know it's Illegal to Possess Most Bird Feathers in the U.S?
First, let me apologize to my international listeners -- this is a U.S.-centric episode but similar laws apply in many other countries!
This topic will probably be of most interest to landscape photo…
Supreme Court Decision: You Can't Sue a State if it Uses Your Copyrighted Photographs and Videos Without Permission
Supreme Court Decision: You Can't Sue a State if it Uses Your Copyrighted Photographs and Videos Without Permission
In this episode of my podcast, we briefly discuss today's opinion of the US Suprem…
Special Episode: Is Photography Art?
My thoughts on the perennial question, "Is photography art?" It may seem silly to even ask the question, but many people have asked that very question over the years, including prominent art critics.