expressive photography

Episode 84: Today, we’re paying tribute to the last ten incredible guests we’ve had on the podcast.  Each of them has shared their wisdom and valuable perspectives about photography, creativity, composition, and connecting with nature.  This special Tidbit Tuesday is a compilation of their responses to the last question I ask, which is: What does connecting with nature mean to you?  Their responses are touching and thought-provoking, and I hope they inspire you to consider what connecting with nature means to you, too.  Please enjoy!

GUEST WEBSITES:

Episode 63: Alyce Bender

Episode 65: Justin Black

Episode 67: David Thompson

Episode 69: Viktoria Haack

Episode 71: David Johnston

Episode 73: Ben Williamson

Episode 75: Colleen Gara

Episode 77: Anna Morgan

Episode 79: Kristen Ryan

Episode 83: Charles Needle

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Episode 83: Today I sit down with award-winning fine art photographer, Charles Needle, to chat about:

• How photography helped him recover from a debilitating illness
• The benefits of having a mindful approach to photography
• Photographers who mentored him early in his photography journey and helped him to find his vision and encouraged him to teach photography
• Photography as a subtractive art
• How to let the subject speak to you
• Why you should consider using a smartphone over a DSLR or mirrorless camera for creative photography
• What the differences and similarities are between macrophotography, abstract photography, and impressionistic photography
• The key types of contrast that generally work well for impressionistic photography
• Technical and creative tips on using techniques like intentional camera movement (ICM) and multiple exposures (ME) - even with a smartphone!
• Compositional elements and assets he looks for when creating abstracts and impressionistic images
• Compositional tips for abstract and impressionistic photography
• Photography as a performance art
• Charles answers your submitted macrophotography questions
• And much more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://charlesneedlephoto.com/

Impressionistic Photography, by Charles Needle

Creative Macro Photography, by Charles Needle

Charles’ Gear Recommendations

Charles’ free Multiple Exposure Script for Photoshop

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Nancy Rotenberg

Freeman Patterson

Topaz Gigapixel AI

Slow Shutter Cam App

Average Camera Pro App

The Plamp

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Episode 76: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I’m sharing four tips to help you create personally-expressive photographs.  Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Join Nature Photographers Network and get 10% off with code OPS10

Creative Self-Expression When Everyone’s a Photographer

Atlas of the Heart, by Dr. Bréne Brown

Episode 40: The One Thing That Will Improve Your Photography This Year

Compose With Clarity

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Episode 45: Today I sit down with John Barclay, to chat about:

• His unexpected journey into photography
• The lasting impact of his mentors, Nancy Rotenberg, Freeman Patterson, and others
• How to overcome negative self-talk or beliefs about not being creative
• How his photography workshops and contemplative photography retreats differ and the value of each approach
• How to create personally expressive images
• What is meant by contemplative photography
• The nuanced difference between “taking” images versus “being taken by” images
• The importance of being still to be able to see more deeply and connect with the landscape
• The benefits of GAP: Grounded - Aware - Present
• Balancing learning the craft of photography with being creative
• The parallels between music and photography as creative pursuits
• The importance of practice
• And a whole lot more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Websites: https://johnbarclayphotography.com/ and https://www.healingimages.org/ 

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Other photographers and resources:

Nancy Rotenberg

Freeman Patterson

Flint Sparks

Dewitt Jones

Rikki Cooke

Cole Thompson

Headspace App

Steve Van Zandt’s Autobiography - Unrequited Infatuations: A Memoir 

Out of Chicago LIVE! 2022 

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Episode 27: Today, I sit down with Scotland-based landscape photographer and educator, Alister Benn, to chat about:

• His journey into being a full-time landscape photographer
• What expressive photography means to him
• The idea of possessing creativity through creative living
• The role of emotions in personal expression and creativity
• The relationship between innate creativity and the subconscious mind
• His five figures of engagement: luminosity, contrast, color, geometry, and atmosphere and how they allow us to compose more creatively
• How openness, acceptance, and non-judgment cultivate creativity
• Finding your creative voice through failures, experiments, practice, and play
• How color can blind us somewhat to the strength or weakness of a composition
• And so much more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://expressive.photography [Get 15% off any of Alister’s educational offerings on his website using coupon code OUTDOOR15]

Follow Alister Benn on Instagram

Follow the Expressive Photography YouTube Channel

Alister’s Luminosity and Contrast Theory Ebook

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