Master the Moment — Outdoor Photography Podcast

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! While many look at sharpening as the final step to their edit, it can be so much more than that. There are three different types of sharpening, all of which can be used together to create the perfect image. In this week's episode, I'll cover some of my favorite sharpening tip...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Video is one of the best ways to connect with your audience, and in this week's podcast episode, Misti Anderson shares her favorite tips, tricks, and techniques for creating compelling short-form content. Whether you want to follow trends, create cinematic videos, or even inspire...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! In this episode, I’ll break down five of the most common overediting mistakes I see photographers make—and ones I’ve definitely been guilty of myself. From oversaturated colors and over-sharpened details to crushed shadows, blown highlights, and heavy-handed clarity or color grading, t...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! The best images tell a story that sticks with you. In today's episode, I spoke with Lana Tannir, a Germany-based photographer, biologist, and science storyteller. Lana is an expert at creating images that tell powerful stories, oftentimes depicting the relationship between animals...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Finding great foregrounds is easier said than done, and there is definitely a method to finding the perfect composition that complements the subject. In this week's podcast episode, we'll dive into 4 habits that will help you find better foregrounds in less time than ever bef...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Did you know that Adobe has two different versions of Lightroom for your computer? Lightroom Classic and Lightroom Desktop. Are you using the right one? In this week's podcast episode, I talked to Brian Matiash, a Software Quality Engineer at Adobe for the Lightroom team. Brian sh...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Adobe is a behemoth when it comes to software for creatives, holding a major share of the market. With over 20 apps designed to do nearly anything you can dream of in the creative realm, it's a tall task to beat Adobe.  That being said, there are numerous Lightroom/Photoshop alter...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Scouting, planning, and predicting are three aspects of outdoor photography that are crucial to maximizing your odds of getting portfolio-quality images next time you're out. In this week's podcast episode, photographer Kelsea Callister walks us through some of her best tips...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! 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 th...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Editing your night sky images can prove challenging, especially for novice editors. In this week's podcast, Chris Terstegge gives us tips, tricks, and advice to fine-tune our astrophotography edits. Links from this episode: Chris's Website Chris's Instagram Chris's...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! How great would it be to spend less time editing yet achieve even better results? In this week's podcast episode, I'll walk you through some of my best tips and tricks to help you refine your workflow, create more compelling images, and do so in less time than ever before.  L...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Capturing epic wildlife photos takes more than just luck. Planning, preparing, and being ready at all times is crucial if you want to capture the best possible images. In this podcast episode, photographer Scott Stone shares his advice on what separates the good wildlife images from th...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Noise is the killer of detail and something most photographers aim to avoid in their photography. In many scenarios, noise can be reduced or even eliminated in the field with the right techniques. In certain situations, noise is unavoidable, in which case you need to use post-processin...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Capturing great details in the night sky is easier said than done, and enhancing those astro images in post can provide even more of a challenge. In this episode, New Zealand photographer Tom Rae guides us through his process of capturing the incredible details of the night sky. In add...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Growing a social media channel is tough. Oftentimes, it can seem like your posts are getting no traction, leaving you feeling helpless and disappointed. In this week's podcast episode, I'll cover 6 reasons why your social media growth is non-existent as well as how you can ta...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Masking is one of Lightroom's best tools to improve your photography, as you can use it to make selective adjustments to small parts of your image. Whether you want to adjust the brightness of the subject, make the background pop, or make minor tweaks to colors, the masking tool h...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! There are virtually unlimited products that you can spend your money on as a wildlife or landscape photographer. Knowing which products are actually going to help you, versus the ones that will just drain your bank account, can be a challenge. In this week's episode, I talk about...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Photo blends and composites are a great way to overcome the limitations of the camera. In this episode, photographer Stephen Hamm shares his best tips, tricks, and general advice for compositing your images, including the different kinds of composites and how to create realistic-lookin...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Finding great compositions in the field is the key to creating great images. Without a solid composition, no amount of editing can fix your image. In this episode, I lay out a few of my favorite composition tips to help you find better scenes in the field. If you're serious about...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Selling your artwork is all about finding the right clients and having the right images and presentation. In this week's episode, I spoke with photographer Noah Wetzel about finding the right buyers for high-quality artwork. Noah shares his best advice for finding these clients an...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! After making the same mistakes hundreds of times when I was getting started with photography, and then seeing my workshop clients make the same mistakes as an instructor, some of the most common photography struggles have become quite clear. Most photographers struggle with the same th...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! High-key images have minimal dark tones and low contrast. This can be a great way to simplify the scene and subject when proper conditions are present. This week, I spoke with photographer George Kalantzes, an expert in high-key imagery, about how to create this style of photography. G...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Drones continue to be a hot topic and a popular buy in the outdoor photography community. But are they worth all the hype? In this week's episode, I talk about my thoughts on if it is still worth buying a drone as well as cover some tips and tricks for getting the most of out your...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! The ultra-wide is a staple in the outdoor photography world, allowing you to capture the grand landscape in front of you. However, it can be one of the most challenging focal lengths to capture portfolio-worthy images. In this podcast episode, landscape photographer Nickolas Warner sha...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Picking the right images for your online portfolio is crucial to put your best foot forward. When selecting which images to post on our website and social media, it can be a challenge for photographers to determine which images to use and how many photos they should post. In this week&...