This photography podcast takes you well beyond camera gear each week with weekly interviews and panel discussions with professional photographers, industry insiders, enthusiasts, and hobbyists alike. Our candid but laid-back conversations deeply explore the craft of photography, and psychological drivers relating to creativity, motivation, inspiration, and workflow. We also discuss social media, photography business practices, marketing, sales, and hot topics impacting photographers from all genres, with a particular focus on landscape, nature, and wildlife photography. The show is hosted by Matt Payne, a professional full-time nature photographer and the co-founder of the internationally renowned photography competition, the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Matt is also a mountaineer, climbing the highest 100 mountains in Colorado. Matt leverages skills he gained in pursuit of his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology to dig deeply into the hearts and minds of his passionate guests, revealing secrets and inspiration in every episode.
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This photography podcast takes you well beyond camera gear each week with weekly interviews and panel discussions with professional photographers, industry insiders, enthusiasts, and hobbyists alike. Our candid but laid-back conversations deeply explore the craft of photography, and psychological drivers relating to creativity, motivation, inspiration, and workflow. We also discuss social media, photography business practices, marketing, sales, and hot topics impacting photographers from all genres, with a particular focus on landscape, nature, and wildlife photography. The show is hosted by Matt Payne, a professional full-time nature photographer and the co-founder of the internationally renowned photography competition, the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Matt is also a mountaineer, climbing the highest 100 mountains in Colorado. Matt leverages skills he gained in pursuit of his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology to dig deeply into the hearts and minds of his passionate guests, revealing secrets and inspiration in every episode.
411: Grant Collier - How Drones Saved My Photography Career
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen
1 hour 12 minutes 23 seconds
2 months ago
411: Grant Collier - How Drones Saved My Photography Career
In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne talks with Grant Collier, a renowned landscape photographer and publisher, about his extensive career capturing Colorado's wilderness, transitioning from film to digital photography, and leveraging drones for unique aerial perspectives. Collier discusses his challenges and strategies in self-publishing, including producing bestsellers like "Collier’s Guide to Night Photography" and his latest book "Colorado." He shares insights on balancing the art and business of photography, logistics of inventory management, and the evolution of his work, such as using telescopic images and creating creative products like a Bigfoot calendar. Collier also touches on personal experiences, his struggles with a chronic back issue, and his decision to avoid expanding his business to keep creative freedom. The episode concludes with practical advice for aspiring photographers and a lighthearted, ongoing friendly feud with fellow photographer Eric Stensland.
Resources:
Grant's Books
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
Recommended Photographers: Glenn Randall, Mike Berensen, Bret Edge
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen
This photography podcast takes you well beyond camera gear each week with weekly interviews and panel discussions with professional photographers, industry insiders, enthusiasts, and hobbyists alike. Our candid but laid-back conversations deeply explore the craft of photography, and psychological drivers relating to creativity, motivation, inspiration, and workflow. We also discuss social media, photography business practices, marketing, sales, and hot topics impacting photographers from all genres, with a particular focus on landscape, nature, and wildlife photography. The show is hosted by Matt Payne, a professional full-time nature photographer and the co-founder of the internationally renowned photography competition, the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Matt is also a mountaineer, climbing the highest 100 mountains in Colorado. Matt leverages skills he gained in pursuit of his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology to dig deeply into the hearts and minds of his passionate guests, revealing secrets and inspiration in every episode.
