Shutter Trails Podcast

Drake

The Shutter Trail Podcast explores the craft and adventure of photography. Join Drake for practical tips, creative insights, and stories from both the studio and the field. From landscapes and seascapes to street, cityscapes, nightscapes, abstracts and even macro, each episode helps you learn, get inspired and grow as a photographer. Occasional guests bring fresh perspectives along the way. Pack your gear, tune in, and let’s create something meaningful—one shutter click at a time.

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  1. 4월 1일

    Matt Payne on Landscape Photography, The Colorado Way & the Natural Landscape Photography Awards

    In this episode of Shutter Trails, I sit down with Colorado-based landscape photographer, adventurer, educator, and podcast host Matt Payne. Matt is the creator of the long-running photography podcast F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, co-founder of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards, and an accomplished mountaineer who has climbed the 100 highest peaks in Colorado. His passion for adventure and photography has taken him across the world teaching workshops and exploring wild landscapes. We discuss Matt’s journey from working in clinical psychology to becoming a full-time photographer and educator, how climbing Colorado’s highest mountains shaped his photographic vision, and what he’s learned after interviewing hundreds of the world’s best photographers. We also dive into: The biggest lessons Matt has learned from 460+ photography interviews Why authentic landscape photography matters The ethics of editing, composites, and AI in photography How the Natural Landscape Photography Awards promote honesty in nature photography Teaching workshops and finding unique compositions at iconic locations Matt’s new book “The Colorado Way”, inspired by hiking the 500-mile Colorado Trail Matt also shares advice for photographers looking to develop their own creative voice and improve their work. If you care about landscape photography, creativity, ethics, and the experience of photographing nature, this conversation is packed with insights. 🎧 Topics covered Landscape photography inspiration Photography ethics and editing The Natural Landscape Photography Awards Teaching photography workshops Climbing Colorado’s highest mountains Hiking the Colorado Trail Building a photography podcast Finding your creative voice For more about Matt and his various projects check out: Matt's Website The Colorado Way Natural Landscape Photography Awards Muench Workshops Instagram Blue Sky YouTube You can contact me or get more information at: Sooke Photography Adventures This video was recorded using my Canon R5 camera.

    1시간 5분
  2. 3월 4일

    Nature Photography, Forest Therapy & Self Publishing with Dave & Kelly Hutchison

    In this episode of Shutter Trails, I sit down with nature photographers Dave & Kelly Hutchison to talk about their journey from creative partnership to publishing a bestselling Vancouver Island photography book.We explore:• How Dave transitioned from hobbyist to professional landscape photographer;• Kelly’s path into forest therapy and how it influences her creative writing• The process of self-publishing a high-quality photo book;• Working with editors, designers, and printers in Canada;• Building a photography business through bookstores, Amazon, art cards, and calendars;• The realities of stock photography (including Getty Images)• Hosting private photography workshops and whale tours; and• Their honest thoughts on AI in photography and creative authenticity.If you’re interested in landscape photography, nature photography, self-publishing, creative entrepreneurship, or building a photography career in Canada, this conversation offers some great insight from two working artists who are actively doing it.We also talked about:• Shooting with drones in natural environments;• Ethical wildlife photography;• Forest therapy;• Slowing down to see more creatively; and• The challenges of consistent art sales.Dave & Kelly share practical lessons from creating their Vancouver Island photography book — from researching market demand to printing with a Canadian publisher and distributing through bookstores across British Columbia.To learn more about Dave and his photography, please check out his website:davehutchisonphotography.comKelly has a forest therapy website:salishseaforesttherapy.caand she has a more personal one as well:kellylovesnature.com If you enjoy this thoughtful conversations about outdoor photography and the creative life, please consider subscribing for future interviews and solo episodes.

    1시간 3분

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The Shutter Trail Podcast explores the craft and adventure of photography. Join Drake for practical tips, creative insights, and stories from both the studio and the field. From landscapes and seascapes to street, cityscapes, nightscapes, abstracts and even macro, each episode helps you learn, get inspired and grow as a photographer. Occasional guests bring fresh perspectives along the way. Pack your gear, tune in, and let’s create something meaningful—one shutter click at a time.

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