The Perceptive Photographer
Welcome to The Perceptive Photographer, the podcast where we explore the art, craft, and creative stories behind the lens. Hosted by Daniel Gregory, each episode takes a deep dive into the fascinating world of photography, where we chat about everything from inspiration and history to the personal journeys that shape our creative process. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned pro, this podcast is here to spark new ideas, share practical tips, and help you see the world in a whole new way. Tune in and let's see where the lens takes us!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 13 minutes
- Episodes
- 314
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Which story telling structure do you use in your photography?
In this episode of the podcast, I got to dig a little into how much we hear about the importance of telling a story through photography. As I was thinking about it recently, I remembered sitting in a…
How spicy can you handle?
For episode 547, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we keep our photography both exciting and sustainable. Too often, we either make things so easy that we get bored, or we push so hard that we burn …
Storytelling Through Images
In this episode of the podcast, we dig into storytelling with multiple images. Think about the last time you looked through a photobook or exhibition. Chances are it wasn’t just one photo that stuck …
An arrow in the quiver
In photography, there are the skills you know you need, and then there are the skills you don’t think you’ll ever use. In episode 545 of the podcast, I spin up the idea that you should spend some tim…
What you see and what you photograph
If you are like me, you know the frustration of returning from a day out wtih the camera to find that the images do not match the magic of the moment. In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer, …
Finding Meaning Beyond Description
If you’ve ever looked at one of your photos and wondered, “What does this mean?”—you’re not alone. In episode 543 of The Perceptive Photographer, I dug this very question through the lens of thoughtf…
In Conversation with Ken Carlson on Roland Barthes Death of the Author
‘If I put something out there that is truly meaningful to me, that truly engages with me, I want to be understood.’
If you’ve ever shared a photograph and felt that nobody “got it,” you’re not alon…
No title means you don’t know this week’s topic
In episode 542, I explored a topic that I have discussed on more than one occasion. While it’s easy to skip over naming your work—maybe leaving images untitled or defaulting to file names. They’re a …
Embracing Imperfection and Authenticity in Photography
In episode 541 of the podcast, I dig into something that’s been a swirl of ideas, conversations and reactions from different things over the past few weeks. Each one was a little about balance, symme…
In Conversation with Ken Carlson on Composition in Photography
Composition comes up all the time in photography conversations—and honestly, it’s one of those topics that can be both helpful and frustrating. Like a lot of folks, I started out learning the so-call…
How Do Truth, Wonder, and Trust Shape Your Photography?
In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I explore three ideas that have been shaping my creative process lately: truth, wonder, and trust. A recent chat with my friend Bruce and a stack of g…
Art for Me or for You? Navigating the Creative Tug-of-War
In this week's episode of the Perceptive Photographer podcast, I dig deep into a topic, prompted by a thoughtful question from a long-time listener, Dennis. His struggle is one I know many of us sh…
In Conversation with Ken Carlson: Curiosity, Craft, and the MFA Path
In the first episode of my new In Conversation series, I sit down with my friend and fellow photographer Ken Carlson to talk about his decision to pursue an MFA in photography. Ken’s path to grad sc…
Finding Your Point of Entry in Photography
In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I spent some time digging into a concept that’s easy to overlook but deeply important: the point of entry in photography. It’s that first moment of co…
Seeing Clearly: Mentorship, Duality, and the Core of Your Work
In this week’s episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I take some time to reflect on the people who shape us, the dual nature of photography, and the internal compass that guides our creative work.…
Photographic trophies verse experiences
As a photographer, I’ve often found myself drawn to the allure of the “bucket list” shot—the iconic landscape, the famous cityscape, the image that everyone seems to want in their portfolio. In this…
How asking “What do I see?” can transform your photography
In Episode 535 of The Perceptive Photographer, I explore a topic that’s been on my mind for weeks: the art and practice of seeing in photography. Not gear. Not technique. Just the fundamental skill …
Working with the mundane in your photography
In this week’s episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I explored something that doesn’t always get the love it deserves—mundane photography. You know, the kind of work that isn’t flashy or dram…
Ep 533 Understanding the why of your visual narratives in editing & sequencing
In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I talk about the connection between form and content—especially during editing and sequencing. These stages shape how our photographs are experienced,…
Episode 532 How can embracing more of your irrationality over your rationality enhance your photography?
In the latest episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I dive into the often-overlooked balance between the rational and irrational aspects of photography—and how wisdom emerges when we learn to navi…