Thoughts on Photography
This podcast explores what it means to live a photographic life. What does it mean to be an artist who uses the medium of photography to express themselves artistically to the world. What subjects do we choose and why? How are we influenced by other photographers, art, and the world in general? You won't find any gear-talk, camera reviews, or Photoshop tips here, but rather, you'll find an exploration of our relationship to photography as we continue to refine our vision, our craft, and our art.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 150
- Years Active
- 2007 - 2015
ToP #0029: Interview with Bill Vaccaro
In this podcast I interview photographer Bill Vaccaro to discuss his
photography, his creative process, and how he goes about living a
photographic life. You can see Bill's work and read more about h…
00:35:02 |
Thu 22 May 2008
ToP #0028: Imitation and Inspiration - Learning from Other Photographers
In this podcast, I discuss how learning from other photographers and their work (sometimes through imitation) can be essential step towards learning how to see photography and contributes towards gai…
00:08:17 |
Tue 20 May 2008
ToP #0027: Photosharing Web Sites for Fine Art Photographers
In this episode, I discuss the use of photosharing web sites (i.e. Flickr) by fine art photographers as possible alternatives to creating and managing a traditional stand-alone web sites.
00:08:44 |
Sun 18 May 2008
ToP #0026: Defining a Photographic Life
In this podcast, I try to address the question of what it means to "live a photographic life", a term I frequently use in my podcasts.
00:10:15 |
Fri 02 May 2008
ToP #0025: Model Releases & Shooting in Public Places
In this podcast I discuss the importance of model releases and I cover some important issues to remember when shooting in public. Below is a sample model release that you can copy and modify to suite…
00:14:52 |
Mon 28 Apr 2008
ToP #0024: Essays About the Photographic Life
In this podcast, I discuss how essays about photography can help us gain insight into our own photography. Below are links to several essay collections that are mentioned throughout this episode:Beau…
00:13:47 |
Mon 21 Apr 2008
ToP #0023: Overcoming Our Obsession with the Tools of Photography
In this podcast I discuss the photographer's obsession with cameras, gadgets, and technology and I offer up some tips on breaking the chain of the "must upgrade" craze.
00:06:51 |
Sun 13 Apr 2008
Focus Ring #13: Lucky Number Thirteen
This episode of the Focus Ring (a round-table discussion featuring podcasters from the Photocast Network) features John Arnold (PhotoWalkthrough.com), Rolf Steinort (Meet the Gimp), Benoît Marchal (D…
01:10:56 |
Sun 06 Apr 2008
ToP #0022: Interview with Susan Burnstine
In this podcast I interview photographer Susan Burnstine to discuss her photography, her creative process, and how she goes about living a photographic life. You can see Susan's work and read more ab…
00:21:07 |
Sun 06 Apr 2008
ToP #0021: Moving Beyond Photographic Debates
In this podcast, I discuss the various debates that have occurred in photography since its early beginnings through present day and how these debates, while sometimes useful to move the entire field …
00:09:03 |
Sun 30 Mar 2008
ToP #0020: Art or Artifice - Labeling the Photographer
In this podcast, I discuss the various labels that we apply to ourselves (or are applied to us) as photographers (e.g. fine art photographer) and whether such labels are pretentious or practical.
00:08:43 |
Thu 20 Mar 2008
ToP #0019: The Long Tail, Websites, and Your Fine Art Photography
This podcast focuses on a discussion of websites as a way of marketing and promoting your fine art photography. The podcast covers such issues as:- identifying your audience- setting goals for your w…
00:30:59 |
Sun 16 Mar 2008
ToP #0018: Creating an Artist Statement
In this podcast I discuss the artist statement. Why are they important, who the audiences are for them, the different types of statements possible, and how to write them.
00:22:38 |
Sun 09 Mar 2008
ToP #0017: Selecting a Subject
Continuing a discussion started in Thoughts on Photography #16, which looked at developing a photographic style, I discuss an approach to selecting a subject to photograph.
00:14:04 |
Mon 03 Mar 2008
ToP #0016: Developing a Photographic Style
In this podcast I define what a photographic style is and what it means to you as a photographer.
00:11:08 |
Sun 24 Feb 2008
ToP #0015: Flow - The Psychology of Optimal Photography
This podcast explores the concept of "flow." According to the definition on Wikipedia, flow is a mental state of operation in which the person is fully immersed in what
he or she is doing, characteri…
00:16:08 |
Thu 14 Feb 2008
ToP #0014: Does Print Size Really Matter?
In this podcast I discuss the pros and cons or printing large sized prints and how that relates to selling your work both to the collector and the average consumer.
00:16:14 |
Thu 07 Feb 2008
ToP #0013: Limited Edition Prints
In this podcast I discuss limited edition prints, what they are, who they benefit, and whether they are right for you. I also cover some of the details that you need to consider should you wish to se…
00:19:28 |
Fri 01 Feb 2008
ToP #0012: How to Price Your Photographic Prints
In this podcast, I discuss how to arrive at a price for your photographic prints regardless of whether you sell your work in unlimited or limited editions. Below is a simple formula that I discuss in…
00:16:12 |
Sun 27 Jan 2008
ToP #0011: Ten Ideas for Living a Photographic Life
In this podcast, I discuss ideas that help you remain engaged in your fine art photography when time doesn't permit to actually go out and make photographs.
00:13:46 |
Sun 20 Jan 2008
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