Outdoor Photography Podcast
Join Brenda Petrella from Outdoor Photography School as she sits down with top landscape and nature photographers and leaders in the outdoor industry to unpack their approaches to creativity, connecting with nature, and working safely and comfortably in the natural world. This weekly podcast is a mix of interviews and quick tip episodes. The Tidbit Tuesday episodes include nuggets of practical information and a Q&A section where Brenda answers your submitted questions. Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite podcast player and get ready to be inspired to create better images and reconnect with nature!
Outdoor Photography Podcast
Photography as a Gateway to Curiosity With Benjamin Williamson
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Brenda Petrella
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Episode 73
Episode 73: Today I sit down with professional landscape photographer, Benjamin Williamson, to chat about:
- How he transitioned from being a musician and bartender to being a professional photographer
- The two-way street of curiosity when it comes to creativity
- What he learned during his time as a photo editor and staff photographer at Down East Magazine
- Balancing photography with a family of three kids under the age of four
- Feeling deeply connected with natural and man-made environments and the relationship between the two
- Finding inspiration in other photographers’ work and how to integrate what you learn into your own creative vision
- His approach to teaching photography and creativity in his workshops
- The value of doing photography every day (or as much as you can)
- How to find narratives in landscape photography while incorporating cultural stories and weather
- Some tips on reading weather forecasts and events
- And a whole lot more!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Website: http://www.benjaminwilliamsonphotography.com/
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Ben’s photograph of migrating alewives: Liquid Migration
Ben’s Favorite Weather App: https://www.windy.com/
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