202: Matt Jackisch - Epson Pano Award Winner | Authenticity in Landscape Photography

This week I was joined by the winner of the 2020 Epson Pano Awards, Matt Jackisch.   Matt is a nature photographer residing in Vancouver, British Columbia. When he is not out chasing light with his camera, he is mitigating risk over the skies of BC as an Air Traffic Controller. It was not until embarking on extensive travels that Matt gained a true appreciation for exploration and the rugged beauty of mother nature. Upon returning, he viewed the Pacific Northwest with a completely new perspective and has since set out to tell its story through creative imagery. Like me, Matt enjoys venturing into remote areas and capturing these places rarely seen by most people.   Matt and I covered some very interesting topics this week, including: Art and intention in landscape photography, Subjectivity in landscape photography competitions, The direction of landscape photography, Drones and the creative process, The devastating effects of climate change and our role as photographers, The sensationalization of reality and sacrificing of authenticity for popularity in landscape photography, And lots more! Over on Patreon this week, Matt and I discuss the advantages of NOT "going pro" as a landscape photographer.Here's who Matt recommended for the podcast this week: Erin Tolie TJ Watt Benjamin Maze Daniel Laan Other items mentioned on the show: Natural Landscape Photography Awards 60-day Trial to Nature Photographer's Network. Wilderness Podcast episode. 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.