235: Dawn Wilson - Ethics in Nature Photography

Welcome to episode 235 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast I was joined by Dawn Wilson, a wildlife and nature photographer living in Estes Park, Colorado at the base of Rocky Mountain National Park. Dawn is a fantastic wildlife photographer and the president of the North American Nature Photography Association. On the podcast this week, we discuss: How Dawn has leveraged her college degrees in her pursuit of her full-time photography career, Dawn's 15-month trip in an RV, Raising awareness about wildlife conservation, The top ethical issues facing nature photographers, Dawn's role as president of NANPA, The changing landscape of the places we love and reservation systems, And a lot more! Here's who Dawn recommended for the podcast this week: Lisa Langell Eric Fisher Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Support the show on Patreon. 2. Nature Photographer's Network - 20% off + Free Trial. 3. Shimoda Action X Camera Bag system + 10% discount (Payne10). 4. 5 Fun Facts Estes Park Column by Dawn Wilson. 5. Climate Change and Depression article. 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.

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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.