403 - Marsel van Oosten - The War Over What's Real

This week, our guest is the award-winning Marsel van Oosten, who is celebrated for his mesmerizing wildlife photography featuring snow monkeys and the golden snub-nosed monkey, as well as his unique and inspiring landscape photography. Marsel shares his transformative journey from a career in advertising to becoming a revered wildlife photographer. He discusses how his graphic design background influences his stunning visuals, the evolving impact of artificial intelligence on the art of photography, and the essential role of human connection in capturing authentic moments. Together, Matt and Marsel explore the ethical implications of AI in the creative process and underscore the irreplaceable value of real-life experiences in the pursuit of remarkable photography.Watch on YouTube (if you prefer) Resources Mentioned on the Podcast: Marsel's book Mother (affiliate link) Support the podcast on Patreon or PayPal Petapixel article on Kittya Pawlowski Ignacio Palacios  

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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.