The Perceptive Photographer

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Ep 533 Understanding the why of your visual narratives in editing & sequencing
In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I dive into the relationship between form and content in photography, especially when editing and sequencing a body of work. While a photo might carry p
Episode 532 How can embracing more of your irrationality over your rationality enhance your photography?
In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I explore the balance between the rational (exceptions) and irrational (creativity) sides of photography. Great work emerges when we combine our technic
Talking about Robert Frank and The Americans
In this episode, we dive intoThe Americans, Robert Franks groundbreaking photo book that reshaped the way we think about documentary and street photography. Over the course of 10,000 miles, 28,000 i
Discussing the power of “just one more thing” in your photography
In the latest episode ofThe Perceptive Photographer, I found myself thinking about Steve Jobs. You know that classic moment in his presentations when he'd pause, turn back, and say, Oh, just one mor
Deepening our Understanding of Photography
Moving beyond "good" or "bad" judgments, I explore how asking better questions can deepen our understanding and connection to photography.
Thinking about print size can change your approach
In this episode of the Perceptive Photographer podcast, I dive into the fascinating topic of print sizes in photography and how they impact the way we perceive images. Even if you mostly share your wo
Are You Overthinking Your Photography and Missing the Moment?
In this latest episode of the Perceptive Photographer Podcast, I dig into a common challenge many photographers face: the transition from enjoying photography as a creative outlet to overthinking the
Connecting “Things” and “Relationships” in Photography
In this episode of the podcast we dig a little into the impacts of thinking about photographs as of things or of relationships.
Visiting the impacts of New Topographics on modern landscape photography
In this episode of the Perceptive Photographer Podcast, we discuss the impact of the "New TopographicA Man-altered Landscape" exhibition on modern landscape photography.
Choices Behind Minimalist and Simple Photography Part 2
Welcome back to another episode of the Perceptive Photographer podcast, as we continue our exploration of the distinctions between simplicity and minimalism in photography. If you missed the first par