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! The wide angle is the go-to lens of choice for many landscape photographers, and for good reason! Unfortunately, it is one of the most difficult lenses to use to capture captivating images. In this episode, you'll learn six tips to help you take your wide-angle photography to the...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! While many landscape photo locations have an obvious subject, some of the most rewarding images to create can be found in places with very little obvious subject matter. These places generally steer away many photographers, since it takes patience and a great eye to find compositions i...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Milky Way season is here, and if you're wanting to level up your astrophotography, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I talk about different tips and tricks for capturing EPIC Milky Way photos, including both things you need to do in the field and things to do when you&...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Most landscape photographers are following the same processes when it comes to editing our images in Lightroom or Photoshop. When this workflow just couldn't give David Kingham the results he was after, he designed his own workflow. When you hear how he edits his photos, you'...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! If you want to capture portfolio-worthy shots, learning the ins and outs of shooting at sunset and sunrise is absolutely essential. In this episode, I'll share six of my favorite tips for taking sunset and sunrise photos. My Fall 2025 Workshop in Utah 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! The most crucial step to creating impactful photos is finding a compelling composition. Without a strong composition, no amount of editing will allow you to recover a subpar composition. In this episode, Ian Plant shares advice on all things composition, which will help you take better...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Landscape photography isn't a cheap hobby, and purchasing gear that just doesn't work out is SUPER frustrating. Trust me,  I've spent countless amounts of money on gear that just doesn't work. Luckily, I've found a few items that I think are absolutely top of t...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Learning to have a vision, and then turning that in to epic images is a process that will help you take your landscape photos to the next level. In this episode, I spoke with landscape photographer Peter Coskun about having a vision, in addition to in-the-field tips regarding compositi...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Just like anything else in life, landscape photography comes with a lot of rules. While they all have good intentions, some of the rules just don't make sense in many situations. In this podcast episode, I cover five of the most common landscape photography myths, as well as why I...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Winter provides its own set of challenges in the pursuit of portfolio-worthy images. In this episode, Banff, Canada-based photographer Dani Lefrancois shares her advice on creating compelling winter images. Living in Banff, Dani gets to experience winter for much of the year, so she is...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! If you're considering printing some of your work, this podcast episode will cover absolutely everything you need to know to create amazing prints. From everything like the kinds of photos that will look best, to sharpening and resizing, I cover the whole process. Links from this e...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Whether you spend five minutes or five hours processing your photos, it feels like there is always something new to learn to improve your photo editing skills. In this episode, I spoke with Mark Dumbleton, a South African-based landscape and wildlife photographer. Mark has some incredi...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! There are thousands of photography apps designed to help you take better images, but knowing which ones are the best can be a challenge. In this episode, I walk you through five of my favorite apps that I use to help me capture great landscape photos. These range from weather predictin...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Aerial photography adds a whole new element to your landscapes, but it isn't quite the same as shooting on the ground with a tripod. At first glance, it may seem simple, but upon launching your drone, you'll be greeted with all sorts of challenges that can make finding a comp...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! The never-ending list of digital image enhancement tools continues to rear its ugly head and wreak havoc on images daily. While the advancement of photo editing technology has allowed photographers to capture and process unreal images, it has also caused many photographers to make phot...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Adding drama and mood to your images seems to be something many photographers want to do to their photos. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, and this is something a ton of photographers struggle to do with much success. Luckily, in this podcast episode, I spoke with Andy Mum...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Whether you're new to shooting or an experienced pro, you've probably made these composition mistakes. These five mistakes KILL your images and render them far less compelling. I made all these mistakes frequently years ago, and I feel my work has substantially improved since...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Becoming a full-time photographer isn't as easy as simply capturing great photos. The most successful photographers also know how to run a business. In this episode, I spoke with professional photographer Dave Morrow, who left a very sought-after, well-paying job to pursue landsca...

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 cover a few of my favorite episodes of the year that I think bring so much value to the table. While every episode of 2023 had substantial value, certain episodes stood out for all landscape photographers listening to the podcast. Listen to this episode to get a reca...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Weather is a significant factor in landscape photography, but predicting can be excruciatingly painful. If you've been shooting photos for long, you know how frustrating it can be to chase the best light. I spoke with photographer Arwin Levinson about predicting the weather in thi...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! This episode is a little different than most on the podcast. You'll get to hear exactly how I went from a college student to a full-time landscape photographer, covering tips and tricks and how I did it along the way.  If you've considered becoming a full-time landscape photo...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Getting your Part 107 to fly your drone commercially can help you make ends meet as a photographer or help add some side income. It isn't as complicated as you might think, but you should know a few things before you start. In this episode, I spoke to Cody York, a professional pho...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Most of us as photographers love to travel. Photographing new locations and visiting other areas of the world help to keep us inspired and add images to our portfolios. Unfortunately, travel usually takes time and money, and figuring out of all the logistics of traveling with photograp...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! So many photographers would love to quit their 9-5 in order to pursue landscape photography as a full time profession. Unfortunately, leaving the security of your job isn't always easy, and finding ways to make ends meet as a creative isn't getting any easier. Luckily, Stephe...

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Most photographers know the importance of color in their landscape images, but many still struggle to dial in their colors. Today, Doug Shearer joins us on the podcast to talk all things color when it comes to image editing. Doug has a knack for nailing the colors in his images, and ea...