PRO doesn’t mean what it used to



Jack and John discuss the use of the word PRO and how it’s being used in the photo world to promote educational content.  Back in the day, Pro used to imply professionalism, a vast wealth of knowledge, trust, dependability and expertise. Nowadays, it is used by folks to still give that implication, but not necessarily deserved.  There is a lot of great content out there to learn this wonderful hobby of photography and we urge you to pick and choose who you get your content from as well as develop your desire to move beyond the technical side and really work to develop the creative and artistic side of your photography.

 

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.


Interview with Art Wolfe Part 2



Several years in the making, we finally have the great Art Wolfe on our program today.  Jack and John are honored to host this amazing photographer and all-around fantastic guy on our podcast to talk about his latest book, Wild Lives, as well as his travels and experiences over the many years in photography.  Due to the length of this discussion, we have broken it up in to 2 parts, this being the second part of our conversation.  In this episode we will talk about Arts new book and how he goes about capturing images for his many books throughout the years.  We discuss his collaborator, Gregory Greene, who is a biologist and wrote the amazing essays in the latest book.   We touch on his passion and motivation to continually produce amazing works over many years and across multiple genres.  And then at the end of this episode, we start the discussion about what it’s like photographing grizzly bears in Katmai National Park.

In Arts newest book, Wild Lives explores the extraordinary diversity of species that inhabit the planet. Some are common, some rare, and many are conservation success stories, species that have been brought back from the edge of extinction. Over his forty-year career, Art Wolfe has photographed many species that were once on endangered species lists, but are now flourishing (such as the bald eagle and humpback whale). These recoveries are an uplifting testament to the resilience of life when it is given a chance. It contains hundreds of never before seen photographs across 352 pages!  It is an incredible tome to international wildlife from one of the greats of our time.

Order Wild Lives HERE

Check out Arts latest learning series called Pathways to Creativity.  As he says himself, “if you can’t come on a workshop with me, this is the next best thing”

 

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.


Interview with Art Wolfe Part 1



Several years in the making, we finally have the great Art Wolfe on our program today.  Jack and John are honored to host this amazing photographer and all-around fantastic guy on our podcast to talk about his latest book, Wild Lives, as well as his travels and experiences over the many years in photography.  Due to the length of this discussion, we have broken it up in to 2 parts, this being part 1.  In this episode we will talk about Arts new book and how he goes about capturing images for his many books throughout the years.  We discuss his collaborator, Gregory Greene, who is a biologist and wrote the amazing essays in the latest book.   We touch on his passion and motivation to continually produce amazing works over many years and across multiple genres.  And then at the end of this episode, we start the discussion about what it’s like photographing grizzly bears in Katmai National Park.

In Arts newest book, Wild Lives explores the extraordinary diversity of species that inhabit the planet. Some are common, some rare, and many are conservation success stories, species that have been brought back from the edge of extinction. Over his forty-year career, Art Wolfe has photographed many species that were once on endangered species lists, but are now flourishing (such as the bald eagle and humpback whale). These recoveries are an uplifting testament to the resilience of life when it is given a chance. It contains hundreds of never before seen photographs across 352 pages!  It is an incredible tome to international wildlife from one of the greats of our time.

Order Wild Lives HERE

Check out Arts latest learning series called Pathways to Creativity.  As he says himself, “if you can’t come on a workshop with me, this is the next best thing”

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.


Interview with Alex Kilbee



Jack & John start off 2024 with a refreshing conversation with an amazing photographer and teacher, Alex Kilbee.  Alex came to their attention through his YouTube channel and it’s his unique approach and insightful sharing that really drew them in to want him on the show.  Alex is a thinking mans photographer and strives to teach photographers the basics, but beyond that, how each person can reach new levels of creativity with how they approach their craft.

From Alex…”After decades working as a professional photographer I decided to turn my attention to the thing I enjoy most – inspiring other photographers to be the best they can be. Now I use my photography skills and teaching experience to guide others to find artistic freedom through their photography.”

Website: https://www.thephotographiceye.info

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePhotographicEye

Alex has extended listeners of this podcast a 10% discount on his next “Cohort” class.  Use coupon code WETALKPHOTO when you sign up HERE.

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business


Holiday Edition



Join Jack and John on their last podcast of 2023 as they prepare for the holiday season and take stock of the year gone by. Listen as they talk about the latest Art Wolfe book, benefits of photo workshops and some cool gadgets they have found throughout the year.  Both Jack and John would love to wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and good tidings.  Thank you ALL for being our listeners and helping to keep this podcast going.

Jacks Holiday Gift Guide: https://jackgrahamphoto.com/2022/12/12/jack-graham-photography-gift-guide-2022/

Ball Heads: https://jackgrahamphoto.com/2022/09/07/my-tripod-rant-a-new-tripod-wrap-up-your-legs-my-new-pano-ballheads/

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.


Mediocre Photos



Jack and John discuss the concept of the “dumbing down of photography” in how nice, or not so nice, photographs are being accepted and lauded as good or great photographs, showing how our standards and expectations have lessened over the years.  This topic can be somewhat controversial and remember, this is just our opinions, not fact, so please take them with a grain of salt.

 

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.


Interview with Andy Mumford



What an honor it was for Jack and John to talk to Andy Mumford in this episode.  Andy is a highly accomplished photographer based in Lisbon Portugal and he joins the guys for a special episode. Listen in as they talk about the creative process, the art of composition and the joys of the experiences we all get when practicing our love of photography.

Excerpt from Andys Bio:

I grew up in the UK loving nature and traveI. I remember my first camping trips in France and Switzerland as a child, and looking back it was probably those holidays that awoke the wanderlust in me. I left England in my mid 20s and since then have lived in various places before settling in Lisbon, Portugal.

A love of travelling has been a constant in my life, and a love of photography grew naturally out of that alongside a desire to capture the places I saw and the impression they made on me.  This was followed by writing blogs and contributing articles to magazines, which in turn led to leading workshops and combining photography with the skills from my previous career as a teacher. Since then my work has appeared in magazines all over the world, including Practical Photography, Digital Photographer, Australian Photography and National Geographic. I partner with international clients like Fujifilm, DJI, Capture One, F-Stop Gear and Squarespace, and lead workshops to some of the planet’s most beautiful spots.

My focus nowadays is on traveling, shooting landscapes and  teaching photography through workshops, film-making and writing.  I lead multiple workshops each year partnering with experienced local photographers and guides who know the areas we’re visiting. And beyond that, I’m still inspired by visiting new places and new cultures, and find incredible happiness comes from being out in the natural world.

Andys Website:  https://www.andymumford.com

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.


Fall Color Photography, Design Thinking and a very special surprise!



Join Jack and John for a lighthearted discussion for updates on what’s going on with each of them plus some insights in to Fall Color photography and Design Thinking.

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.


Jack and John discussion on Thinking in Photography



Join Jack and John for a quick update on what they’ve been up to for the past few months as well as a longer discussion about the role of “thinking” in photography and how it may affect ones ability to work creatively.  This is the busy workshop season for both of them, having recently been together in Monument Valley/Canyon de Chelley.  In a couple of weeks they will meet up again in the Eastern Sierras to lead a group photographing the Fall color in the area.

Jacks Presentation to the Northwest Camera Council of Camera Clubs: https://nwcameraclubs.org/

Jacks Macro Abstract Workshop: https://pacificnorthwestartschool.org/product/graham-jack-6328-abstract-macro-photography-november-13-15/

Johns Teton Winter Workshop: https://johnpedersenphoto.com/event/tetons-in-winter-2/

Jack graham and john pedersen in the forest

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business


Interview with David duChemin



Jack and John welcome back to the show a fantastic photographer, author and all around great human ,David duChemin.  Listen in and get to know David and hear his views on creativity and exploring the world around us.  His optimism is infectious and his photography is amazing!

Excerpt from Davids Bio:

I’m David duChemin and I want to help you make the strongest, most compelling photographs of your life, and to do so with joy and freedom, to make photographs that are more than just good, but truly your own.

I’m a world & humanitarian assignment photographer, best-selling author, digital publisher, podcaster, and international workshop leader. Now based on Vancouver Island, Canada, when I’m home, my life is spent chasing compelling images on all 7 continents and teaching others to see, photograph, and get the most from, this astonishing life.

“Life,” to quote the late Helen Keller, “is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”

Davids Website:  https://davidduchemin.com

The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography.  Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business