Master the Moment — Outdoor Photography Podcast

A great landscape photograph rarely happens by accident. In this episode, we're breaking down the complete planning process behind a successful landscape photography shoot, from researching locations and weather conditions to understanding light, seasonal changes, tides, and backup plans when conditions don't cooperate. Whether you're heading out for a local sunrise or traveling across the country for a bucket-list destination, you'll learn how proper planning can dramatically increase your chances of coming home with stronger images instead of just hoping for good luck. Links from this episode: Kevin's Instagram Kevin's YouTube Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

If you've ever wondered how some of the best outdoor photographers can create images that look three-dimensional, this week's podcast episode is just for you! Nothing is worse than returning from a shoot and editing photos you thought were going to be amazing, just to have them not quite have the same punch they had in the field. There are a couple of key mistakes you may be making in post-processing or in the field, which I'll detail in this week's podcast episode! Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

We all want to create stronger visual images, but it can be difficult to know how. In this episode, photographer Anders Blesvik Gandrud shares some of his best tips and trips to help us create better images in the field that can then be transformed in post-processing to produce more stunning images. Anders talks about reinforcing the mood of your image when editing it, rather than inventing mood with post-processing which helps to keep the image looking realistic and visually compelling. Links from this episode: Anders' Instagram Anders' TikTok Anders' Lightroom Presets Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

I've made a lot of mistakes over the last few years when growing my social media pages, but I've also found a few strategies that helped me build my account from the bottom up in a short amount of time. In this week's podcast episode, I'll talk about 5 strategies I used to help grow quicker, as well as talk about some mistakes I made and mistakes I see other photographers making when trying to reach a greater audience. Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

HDR Displays have been around for a while, but the technology is still rapidly improving, and the process is simplifying. Yet so many photographers still choose to use SDR images on social media, even when HDR is supported and far more stunning. In this podcast episode, HDR expert and photographer Greg Benz shares what you need to know to start using HDR displays to their fullest capability, and how you can use this type of image to help differentiate yourself from other photographers. Links from this episode: Greg's Website See if You Have an HDR Display Web Sharp PRO Panel Greg's YouTube Greg's Instagram Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

Capturing the perfect wildlife shot is tough enough, and if you're making these mistakes, it is even harder. In this week's podcast episode, I want to help you avoid some of the most common wildlife photography mistakes that will help you to capture your dream images. Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

Small scenes are more popular than ever, and for good reason. Capturing the finer details of the landscape requires a keen eye and patience, but those who are willing to put in the work are rewarded with stunningly original images that really stand out. In this week's episode, I spoke with photographer Taylor Picard about capturing small scenes. Taylor enlightens us with some of her best advice for those who want to capture those scenes and tells us what elements to look for to capture the best images. Links from this episode: Taylor's Website Taylor's Instagram Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

Shooting with a telephoto lens can be one of the best ways to get portfolio images on days when you might not have portfolio-worthy weather conditions. The telephoto is also my favorite and most used lens. In this week's podcast episode, I'll teach you exactly how I pick off smaller details in the scene to capture beautiful telephoto images. Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

Whether you want to be the next full-time outdoor photographer or just want to make a few dollars to fund your next trip, this week's podcast episode is just for you. I spoke with photographer Jay Fritts about how he became a full-time photographer and how he recommends growing their platform to start earning money. Links from this episode: Jay's Instagram Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

If you’ve ever been told that you need Photoshop to edit better photos, that you should always shoot at f/11, or that expensive gear is the secret to better photos… this episode is for you. In this episode of Master the Moment , I'll break down 8 of the biggest photography myths holding outdoor photographers back and explain what actually matters when it comes to capturing sharper, cleaner, more compelling landscape images. Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

Dark and moody with just a hint of glowing light is one of the most desirable outdoor photography effects, and something that so many photographers spend years trying to perfect. In this episode, photographer Jon Engele shares his tips and tricks to light paint your images and create beautiful dark and moody glow. Links from this episode: Jon's Website Jon's Instagram Jon's Tutorials Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

The ultra-wide is a landscape photographer's best friend, but it can be one of the most challenges lenses to use when you want to create portfolio-worthy images. In this week's podcast, you'll learn some of the biggest mistakes photographers make when using an ultra-wide and how to overcome these problems to improve your photography and give justice to the stunning scenes you're capturing. Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

As photographers, we are on a never-ending pursuit of creating higher detail and higher quality images, and there is still a lot to be desired when it comes to astrophotography. If you've ever wondered how photographers capture extreme detail in their wide-angle Milky Way shots, Anthony Lopez is here to share all the details with you in today's podcast episode. Links from this episode: Anthony's Instagram Anthony's Website Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

Have you ever wondered what photography will look like in 10, 20, 50, or even 100 years from now? A lot will change, especially when you look back and contrast where we are now with where we were 20 years ago. And with the rise of AI, photography may look vastly different in the coming years. In this episode, I'll cover where I think photography is going and why I'm not worried about AI. Additionally, we'll touch on megapixels and how long before our equipment is limited by the environments we are shooting in. Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

Creating standalone images is great, but putting numerous images together and working on a project can be an even better way to get the word out there. Scott Kranz has been working on a special project for the last few years that he shares with us in this episode, as well as enlightening us about the process of conceptualizing a project, creating a book, and more. Whether you're looking for inspiration for your first (or next) project or are looking to learn how you can start a project of your own, this episode is loaded with advice from Scott. Links from this episode: Scott's Website Scott's Instagram Scott's YouTube Learn From Scott Kranz Back 'Cascade High' on Kickstarter Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

A star tracker is the single most important investment you can make if you want to take night photos that are full of detail with minimal noise. There is no better purchase right now than a star tracker if you aim to improve your Milky Way and astrophotography. In this episode, we'll cover what you need to know about star tracking if you're new, as well as tips and tricks to get the most out of your star tracker. Even if you're experienced, you'll learn some things I wish I had known years ago when I first picked up a tracker. Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

Feeling like your photography feels more like "snapshots" than it does "fine art"? In this week's podcast, photographer Forest Barkdoll-Weil shares how he turns a vision into something spectacular. We go from talking about planning, picking the perfect composition, how to evoke more emotion in your images, post-processing, and more. If you're ready to turn your photography into an artful masterpiece, this is the perfect episode for you. Links from this episode: Forest's Instagram Forest's YouTube Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

Video is a great way to add more emotion to the story you're trying to tell, and it can also be a fantastic way to grow your audience. In today's video-driven world, video can help you reach new audiences on social media. This podcast episode covers why you should shoot video, what settings to use, and how to post-process the footage. Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

Ultra-wide is getting even wider... In this week's podcast episode, I spoke with Australian photographer Samuel Markham, an avid user of a 10mm ultra-wide lens. This focal length can give you a unique perspective on the landscape, making it an excellent choice for outdoor photographers worldwide. Samuel gives us his pitch for why this lens should be your next purchase, along with some tips and tricks for getting the most out of this ultra-wide focal length. Links from today's episode: Samuel's Website Samuel's Facebook Samuel's Instagram Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

After numerous years of selling my photos at Art Fairs, I've decided to hang it up and sell all of my panels, booth, and trailer. I learned a lot over those few years, but ultimately decided it was no longer worth my time. In this podcast episode, I'll share what I've learned and help you if you've been thinking about putting yourself out there and selling your images at Art Fairs. Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠ , the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2