271: Tristan Todd - Unlocking the Puzzle of the Forest

Photographing the forest can be one of the most challenging things a nature and landscape photographer can do, which is why I was super excited to chat with this week's guest on my podcast. This week on the podcast, I was joined by Tristan Todd, a landscape photographer from Vancouver, British Columbia. I have become friends with Tristan through the Discord channel he created for landscape photographers. We have had some really great discussions over there that are not dependent upon the social media algorithms, and it has been a great place to hang-out.  On this week's episode, we discuss: Tristan's transition from the restaurant industry into full-time photography, The challenges of forest photography, The value of exploration, Planning trips vs. planning shots, Social media woes, And a lot more! Other topics discussed on the podcast this week: Landscape Photographer's Worldwide Discord Channel. Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. The Missing Cryptoqueen podcast. Creative Banter podcast. Support the podcast on Patreon. Here is who Tristan recommended on the podcast this week: Blake Randall. Artur Stanisz. Cory Trepanier. If you enjoyed the conversation with Tristan, you can join us for a fun bonus recording over on Patreon where we discuss NFT's and Cryptocurrency in a balanced way.  I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.

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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.