276: Tim Baca - The Thrill of Storm Chasing

This week on the podcast I had the pleasure of speaking with storm and landscape photographer, Tim Baca.Tim was recommended to me by one of my favorite photographers and humans - Wayne Suggs and so I was quite excited to chat with him. I've also always been fascinated with storm chasing as it relates to photography and so it was great to chat with Tim about his experience and to hear him tell stories from the field. On this week's episode, we discuss: Tim's journey into photography through storm chasing, Storm chasing culture, Safety in storm chasing, Relationship challenges for storm chasers, Composition tips for storm chasing, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Miops Lightning Trigger. Storm Prediction Outlook. Radar Scope App. Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network. Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Tim's Extreme Photo Workshops. Support the podcast on Patreon. Here is who Tim recommended on the podcast this week: Jake Werth. David Turning. Justin Snead. 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.