224: Chris Murray - Quiet Scenes & the Difficulties with Full-Time Artistry

Welcome to episode 224 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast! This week on the podcast I was joined by Chris Murray, a professional full-time nature photographer living in Syracuse, New York. Chris' photography predominately features the the woods, lakes, mountains, and streams of New York State. Chris is a geologist by training and his lens is typically focused on quiet scenes of nature in his own backyard. Chris and I discuss a variety of topics this week, including: The connection between the study of natural sciences and nature photography. The role that the history of our artform has on his work. Copying other photographers work. The difficulties of being a full-time artist. And a lot more. Here are the individuals that Chris recommended on the podcast: Thomas Fleckenstein. Jaume Llorens. Nader Daii. Matt Oliver. Mark Bowie. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Natural Landscape Photography Awards. 2. Guy Tal's Book, "More Than a Rock" - use code GUYTAL35 for 35% off!Support the show on Patreon.

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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.