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
Talking about Robert Frank and The Americans
In this episode, we dive into The Americans, Robert Frank’s groundbreaking photo book that reshaped the way we think about documentary and street photography. Frank was born in 1927 in Switzerland. …
00:18:02 |
Mon 12 May 2025
Discussing the power of “just one more thing” in your photography
In the latest episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I found myself thinking about Steve Jobs. You know that classic moment in his presentations when he'd pause, turn back, and say, “Oh, just one m…
Mon 05 May 2025
Deepening our Understanding of Photography
In the latest episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I found myself diving into the heart of photography — not just its surface beauty or technical perfection, but the deeper meanings that lie bene…
00:14:17 |
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Thinking about print size can change your approach
In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer podcast, I dive into a topic that often goes overlooked in our digital world: the significance of print sizes in photography. I think you’ll find that …
00:11:09 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Are You Overthinking Your Photography and Missing the Moment?
Embracing the Art of Seeing: Overcoming Overthinking in Photography
In this latest episode of the Perceptive Photographer Podcast, I dig into a common challenge many photographers face: the trans…
00:15:31 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
Connecting “Things” and “Relationships” in Photography
Welcome to episode 526 of the Perceptive Photographer Podcast. I want to share these insights with you, focusing on the distinction between photographing individual subjects (things) and the relatio…
00:14:56 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
Visiting the impacts of New Topographics on modern landscape photography
In this episode of the Perceptive Photographer Podcast, we discuss the impact of the "New Topographic—A Man-altered Landscape" exhibition on modern landscape photography.The New Topographics opened …
00:18:18 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Choices Behind Minimalist and Simple Photography Part 2
Welcome back to another episode of the Perceptive Photographer podcast, as we continue our exploration of the distinctions between simplicity and minimalism in photography. If you missed the first p…
00:15:21 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
Navigating the Fine Line Between Simple and Minimal Photography Part 1
Welcome to another deep dive into the world of photography! In episode 523 of the Perceptive Photographer Podcast, released on March 17, 2025, I wanted to take a moment to honor my late brother on h…
00:18:16 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Finishing the image
I am participating in the Photoshop Creativity Summit at the end of the month and one of my sessions is on the processing of framing and getting your work onto the wall. That session has really had …
00:11:08 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
The Hawthorne Effect
In episode 521 of the Perceptive Photographer Podcast, I dive into the Hawthorne effect and its impact on photography. I chat about how observing and photographing can change our behavior and percep…
00:11:44 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
Celebrating 10 Years
In this episode of "The Perceptive Photographer," I celebrate the podcast's ten-year anniversary, marking its 520th episode. I reflect on the significance of milestones in my photographic journey an…
00:11:31 |
Mon 24 Feb 2025
Random Thoughts on your past, present and future
In this episode of the Perceptive Photographer podcast, I take a step back to reflect on the evolution of a photographer’s journey—your journey, my journey, and the ever-changing creative path we al…
00:12:37 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
The don’t know what you don’t know bucket problem
In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I explore the nature of knowledge—what we know, what we don’t know, and the even more elusive realm of what we don’t know we don’t know. This idea is …
00:11:54 |
Mon 10 Feb 2025
Where’s your focus?
In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I explore the idea of focus—not just in terms of sharpness or camera settings, but the deeper reasons behind why we take the photos we do. Using the c…
00:14:34 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
Revisiting Our Approach to Understanding Photography Critique
In the latest episode of "The Perceptive Photographer," I dip my toe back into the pool of critiquing photographs. Critique is more than just forming an opinion; it's a structured approach to unders…
00:13:27 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Thoughts on finishing
In episode 515 of "The Perceptive Photographer," I talk about the importance of finishing work in photography. As I prepare for an upcoming art show in Seattle, I reflect on the clarity and sense of…
00:12:19 |
Mon 20 Jan 2025
Unpacking what makes a good photograph
In this episode of "The Perceptive Photographer," I talk about what makes a photograph "good." But before we dig in, I just wanted to say my thoughts for those affected by the fires in Southern Cali…
00:11:47 |
Mon 13 Jan 2025
Flip the question
In this episode of the Perceptive Photographer podcast, I kick off 2025 diving into the topic of photography critique. After a quick update and thanks to everyone for their support as I dealt with m…
00:09:24 |
Mon 06 Jan 2025
Wishing you a happy new year
Happy New Year everyone. In this episode, I share a bit about my recent experiences with health issues that have affected my energy and productivity, which have also led to a brief hiatus from work.…
00:11:17 |
Mon 30 Dec 2024
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