311: Matt Oliver - Landscape Photography from the UK Peak District

Living close to our favorite photography destinations is a luxury that not everyone can afford; however, it has become a big part of my success in my own photography and I know it contributes to the success of others' work as well. Our relationship to place and how that connection fuels us and energizes our creativity can have a huge impact on the quality of our work. This week I had the pleasure of speaking to United Kingdom photographer, Matt Oliver. Matt makes his living as a commercial photographer but his true passion lies in landscape and nature photography. I have always been a big fan of his quiet work from the Peak District in the United Kingdom, so I was excited to talk to him about his connection to that place and how it was forged.  On this week's episode, we discuss: How Matt got into photography. How Matt juggles his commercial photography with his landscape photography. How important it has been for Matt to live close to the Peak District. Advice for photographers that don't live close to their favorite areas. The role of curiosity in Matt's photography. The role of style in Matt's photography. Chasing the light versus photographing smaller scenes. What to do when the conditions are not ideal. The impact of AI on Matt's commercial photography. The differences between the UK and the USA in terms of how photography is monetized. And a lot more! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon. Matt's commercial photography site. My article on NPN about AI and photography. Join me over on Nature Photographer's Network and use the code "FSTOP10" for a 10% discount! Natural Landscape Photography Awards. Here is who Matt recommended on the podcast this week: Angelo Jesus. Vanda Ralevska. Lizzie Shepherd. 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! 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. Scroll down to see more of Matt's photography.

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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.