280: Alberto Rodriguez-Garcia - Psychedelics & Abstraction in Nature Photography

Nature and Landscape Photography can be a journey filled with introspection and is often positively augmented and influenced by various experiences we have in life. Discussing these experiences with other photographers brings me a lot of happiness, so I was excited to speak to this week's guest on my podcast about his experiences with psychedelics, reading books, and going on long personal journeys and how those experiences have influenced his work. This week on the podcast I was joined by nature and landscape photographer who has chosen to specialize in abstract imagery, Alberto Rodriguez-Garcia. On this week's episode, we discuss: How reading Jack Kerouac influenced Alberto's desire to get into nature more, Alberto and my experiences with psychedelics and how that has influenced his photography, Alberto's passion for small scenes and abstract images and how that passion was developed, The importance of critique in Alberto's growth, Alberto's cross-country journey as a photographer, And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Enter the Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Eric Bennett's critique groups referenced by Alberto. My OnLandscape articles featuring photographers. On the Road by Jack Kerouac. Support the podcast on Patreon. Here is who Alberto recommended on the podcast this week: Martin Gonzalez. Sigfrido Zimmerman. Nick Becker. Alfredo Mora. Richard Martin. If you enjoyed our conversation this week, you can listen to our bonus episode over Patreon on where Alberto discusses how immigrating to the USA from Spain has influenced his photography. 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! You can also find all of the show notes for the podcast on my blog, which includes lots of great photographs submitted by the guest(s). 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.