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
2020 and the importance of time
As we close down the year and decade, many of us start to look back and reflect on the past year or ten. I am not a huge fan of looking back at what was cool in 2015 as a part of the dec…
Is your approach to your photography too narrow?
I'm excited to be producing my 250th episode of the podcast for this week. It is a milestone that I never imagined when I started years ago, and it has been fun thinking about all the ep…
Autofocus or manual focus issues
I was recently helping a friend who was insistent that his camera lens needed to be adjusted because it wasn't able to properly autofocus. I tried to tell him that it was likely a techni…
Perspective is more than just about lenses
Most photographers, when they are learning about camera gear, learn that the lens controls the perspective. This isn't exactly accurate; the subject to lens distance determines perspecti…
For the love of bad photographs
I don't know a photographer who sets out to make or take bad photographs. Yet, we all come home with lots and lots of bad pictures. In this week's podcast, we take a look at the value of…
Hardest thing to photograph
I have often wondered what people think is the hardest thing to photograph. When I have conversations about this, those conversations more often than not start with some technical aspect…
Five pieces of gear for every camera bag
If you listen to this podcast for very long, you know that it isn't really about camera gear, but this week I did want to focus on the five most essential pieces of gear you should alway…
Updated: The act of giving and working without failure
In this week's podcast, we take a look at two important questions that can have a significant impact on your approach to your photography.
The first question deals with our approach to …
Are you validating the wrong things?
I was recently having a gear conversation with a friend who was asking me to validate a decision they make on a new camera purchase. They wanted me to tell them that with that new camera…
Your mental approach is everything
I am always bothered when I hear people say that you are too optimistic, or you're wearing rose-colored glasses. My response to them is always the same. Your damn right, I am. The outloo…
Do you ever feel like you are on a hot streak?
I have several friends who like to gamble. Poker and blackjack for the most part. When they are playing, they always talk about being on a hot streak or a cold streak. When it is good, t…
Do all photographs have to tell a story?
Episode 240
I have a quote from Gary Winogrand that says all photographs make a new fact. As I looked back on that quote, it got me thinking about how much narratives and storytelling come into phot…
Traffic roundabouts and intentions in photography
Episode 239
I love being able to drive on a roundabout. If they are well designed, they make the traffic flow so much better, but if you haven't ever driven on one, knowing what lane to be in can be…
Ambiguity is a good thing
Episode 238
I find that it is sometimes difficult to work with a strong feeling of uncertainty. It doesn't matter if it is technical, artistic, or just a feeling I have. I like to think that I have …