NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION

Nature photography articles for thoughtful photographers.

Sensible, honest guidance on creativity, technique, fieldcraft, editing, gear, workshops, and the realities of building a photographic life.

Many articles grow from conversations on the Shutter Nonsense podcast. Read the key ideas, then listen to or watch the full episode for the stories, examples, and deeper discussion behind them.

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Creativity & Technique

Explore insights on creativity & technique in nature and landscape photography. Dive into expert articles and learn useful tips to enhance your photography skills.

Carbon Transfer Printing with Michael Strickland: An Art Like No Other

Michael Strickland provides insights into carbon transfer printing, color separations, handmade photographic prints, and the craft of printmaking.

PRINTING

Jul 148 min read

Photography Trends vs. Personal Vision: Staying True to Your Work

Brenda Tharp joins us to talk about photography trends, iconic locations, social media pressure, personal vision, print sales, workshops, and how to keep making work that feels true without pretending business pressure doesn't exist.

CREATIVITY & TECHNIQUE

Jun 28 min read

Episode 26 - Using Constraints to Improve Your Photography

Michael and Jeffrey discuss how creative constraints can improve nature photography by sharpening vision, reducing decision fatigue, and pushing photographers out of familiar habits.

CREATIVITY & TECHNIQUE

May 56 min read

John Barclay and Cole Thompson: Black and White vs Color Photography

Michael and Jeffrey sit down with Cole Thompson and John Barclay for a thoughtful, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about black and white versus color photography. What starts as a discussion about when to choose monochrome over color quickly opens into a much bigger exploration of vision and creative intent.

CREATIVITY & TECHNIQUE

Apr 217 min read

Episode 24 - Does Hit Rate Matter in Nature Photography?

In episode 24, Michael and Jeffrey take a closer look at the idea of hit rate in nature photography and whether it is actually a meaningful measure of success.

CREATIVITY & TECHNIQUE

Apr 77 min read

Episode 23 - Minimalism and Maximalism in Nature Photography

Michael and Jeffrey explore minimalism vs. maximalism in nature photography, with tips on composition, editing, and finding your visual style.

CREATIVITY & TECHNIQUE

Mar 247 min read

How Your Perception of a Photograph Changes Over Time

Ben Horne joins Shutter Nonsense to talk about how photographers judge their images after a trip, why perception changes over time, and how memory, editing, film, digital workflow, and emotional connection all shape the finished photograph.

CREATIVITY & TECHNIQUE

Feb 247 min read

Episode 10 - Evolving Editing Styles with Murray Livingston

In this milestone episode of Shutter Nonsense, hosts Michael and Jeffrey discuss how our post-processing techniques and approaches have evolved over time. We also invite Murray Livingston into the discussion as our special guest!

CREATIVITY & TECHNIQUE

Sep 23, 20254 min read

Episode 05 - Finding Beauty Beyond the Grand Scenes in Nature Photography

In this episode, Michael and Jeffrey discuss the motivations - and pros and cons - behind the progression of nature photographers from grand views to smaller scenes.

CREATIVITY & TECHNIQUE

Jul 15, 202548 min read

NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION

Nature photography articles for thoughtful photographers.

Creativity & Technique

Carbon Transfer Printing with Michael Strickland: An Art Like No Other

Photography Trends vs. Personal Vision: Staying True to Your Work

Episode 26 - Using Constraints to Improve Your Photography

John Barclay and Cole Thompson: Black and White vs Color Photography

Episode 24 - Does Hit Rate Matter in Nature Photography?

Episode 23 - Minimalism and Maximalism in Nature Photography

How Your Perception of a Photograph Changes Over Time

Episode 10 - Evolving Editing Styles with Murray Livingston

Episode 05 - Finding Beauty Beyond the Grand Scenes in Nature Photography

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