236: Talor Stone - A Heartfelt Journey into Landscape Photography

Welcome to episode 236 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast I was joined by Talor Stone - a PhD researcher and photographer based in Pensacola, Florida. After serving as a federal agent for the United States military, Talor broke from the traditional career path to pursue photography. In this episode, Talor starts off by sharing a very personal and emotional story about her start as a photographer, and I am so thankful she opened up and shared that with us, as it really provides excellent context and inspiration. On the podcast this week, we also discuss: How to break into the field as a full-time professional, The challenges and rewards of being a full-time photographer, Talor's research on climate change, Reconciling our impacts on climate while engaging in this profession / hobby, And a lot more! Here's who Talor recommended for the podcast this week: Ashlei Payne. Zaria Forman. Other items mentioned on the show: 1. Support the show on Patreon. 2. QT Luong "Our National Monuments" Special Offer.

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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.