378: John Putnam - Balancing Family and Photography in Acadia National Park

In the latest episode, renowned photographer John Putnam joins host Matt Payne to share insightful discussions on blending family life with a demanding photography career. Throughout their conversation, both photographers unearth the significant impact of integrating personal experiences with professional endeavors and how this synthesis can redefine the essence of success in the field of photography. Resources Mentioned on the Podcast: My conversation with David DuChemin. Arrival Fallacy. Join us on Nature Photographer's Network, and use the code FSTOP10 for a 10% discount! Support the podcast on Patreon, and catch our bonus conversation where we discuss artist vs. photographer. John Putnam’s Private Workshops: Listeners can use the code "justfstopit" for a 10% discount on all private workshops held in Acadia National Park. Photographers Mentioned on the Podcast: Greta Rybiss Chris Bennett Mac Stone - his photo, "Midnight Oil."

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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.