356: Tony Sweet - Discovering the Power of Infrared Nature Photography

Infrared is gaining in popularity among landscape and nature photographers, but can feel overwhelming and daunting if you're not sure where to start. I've been wanting to dabble in it myself, but haven't really figured out where I need to look to start my journey.  One particular photographer has garnered my attention as being an expert in infrared nature photography. On this week’s F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast, we sit down and talk with Tony Sweet. Tony is a Nikon Legend Behind the Len. After a successful career as a jazz musician, Tony settled on photography as his chosen means for personal expression. Over the last 30 years, Tony has become an in-demand speaker throughout the United States and Canada on Photography and creativity. Stay up to date on the latest podcast episodes by subscribing to our newsletter! On this week's episode, we discuss: Tony's journey into nature photography. The role that finding a mentor played in Tony's progression as a photographer. Tips on finding a good mentor. Tony's obsession with infrared nature photography. Actional tips on how to get into infrared nature photography, including nanometer choices and resources. And a lot more! Over on Patreon this week, Tony and I recorded a bonus episode all about his approach to making photographs, which I think you will enjoy a great deal! Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon, or make a one-time donation on PayPal. Kolari Vision. Life Pixel. Mentorship with Tony. Watch podcast episodes on YouTube. Here is who Tony recommended on the podcast this week: Ellen Anon. Joseph Rossbach. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Contact me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you’d like to be on the podcast or have an idea of a topic we can discuss. 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.

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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.