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F-Stop Collaborate and Listen - A Photography Podcast

by Matt Payne

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 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.

Latest episodes

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Your Special Sauce: How to Find Your Unique Photographic Voice | Meredith Fontana

#6 trending · Visual Arts

In episode 491 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne talks with guest Meredith Fontana, a Denver-based landscape photographer and former paleontologist, about

Sep 14
1 h 14 min

The Freedom of Limitations in Photography | Mark Scheffer

In episode 490 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, Matt Payne talks with guest Mark Scheffer, a fine art photographer who transitioned from a thirty-year career in hospital

Sep 7
1 h 06 min

The Chaos and the Calm in Photography | Mali Davies

Episode 489 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen features Mali Davies, a photographer, podcaster, and educator from Northwest England, newly transitioned from a decades-long

Aug 31
1 h 05 min

The Soft Skills of Creative Longevity | Ajani Charles

In episode 488 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, Matt Payne interviews Ajani Charles, a Toronto-based visual strategist, photographer, and Canon Canada ambassador, about

Aug 24
1 h 16 min

What Photography Can Still Do | Marc Asnin

In episode 487 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, Matt Payne interviews acclaimed documentary photographer Mark Asnin, whose deeply personal and collaborative approach has

Aug 17
1 h 06 min

Telling Your Story with the Monochrome Collective Community | Darren Pellegrino

Episode 486 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen features Darren Pellegrino, a Boston photographer known for headshots and his new project, the Monochrome Collective. Darren

Aug 10
1 h 13 min

Infrared Travel Photography | Nevada Wier

Episode 485 features photographer Nevada Wier, an expert in infrared (IR) photography. We discuss the technical and creative aspects of shooting in IR, including camera a

Aug 3
1 h 23 min

The Ansel Adams of Yellowstone | Tom Murphy

Episode 484 features legendary Yellowstone photographer Tom Murphy. We explore how Murphy’s ranching and anthropology background shapes his unique style and storytelling.

Jul 27
1 h 00 min

Artful Aerial Photography & Mining Truth | Scott McCook

In episode 483 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne sits down in person with aerial photographer Scott McCook at the end of a photography tour through Wester

Jul 20
36 min

Create Photographs Fearlessly | Rick Bebbington

Episode 482 features Rick Bebbington, a UK-based photographer, discussing how personal growth and life experiences deeply impact creative work. The conversation focused o

Jul 13
1 h 07 min

Making Extraordinary Photographs in Ordinary Places | Garrett Hess

On this episode (481) of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, Garrett Hess, a colorblind photographer from Erie, Pennsylvania, talks with Matt Payne about building a creative p

Jul 6
1 h 10 min

The Journey of the Emerging Professional Photographer | Ben Maze & Murray Livingston

In episode 480 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, Matt Payne is joined by photographers Ben Maze and Murray Livingston, who share their journeys in landscape photography,

Jun 29
1 h 20 min

Exploring the World of Photography Neuroarts | Nichole Vild

In episode 479 of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," Matt Payne talks with photographer and army veteran Nichole Vild about her unique journey from a 20-year military caree

Jun 22
51 min

Follow Your Photography Passion to Wild Heights | Jason Bradley

In episode 478 of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," Matt Payne welcomes back Jason Bradley, publisher and content director of Wild Eye Magazine, to explore the intersectio

Jun 15
1 h 00 min

Balancing Life, Art, and Social Media as a Photographer | Grant Swinbourne

In episode 477 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne welcomes landscape photographer and podcast host Grant Swinbourne for an insightful conversation about Gr

Jun 8
1 h 01 min

The Man on a Photographic Mission to Save the Badger | Ian Wood

In episode 476 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne interviews wildlife photographer and conservationist Ian Wood, delving into his impactful work raising aw

Jun 1
43 min

Photographing the Magic of Sápmi | Hanneke Van Camp

In episode 475 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne interviews Belgian photographer Hanneke Van Camp, whose work is rooted in her deep love for nature and he

May 25
56 min

Photographing Japan's Spiritual Landscapes | Ulana Switucha

In episode 474 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne chats with photographer Ulana Switucha about her deeply intentional, minimalist landscape photography and

May 18
54 min

The Art of Photographing Aeroglyphs | Reuben Wu

In episode 473 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne sits down with acclaimed visual artist Reuben Wu, discussing Wu’s creative journey from industrial design

May 11
1 h 03 min

How Over-Tourism is Quietly Destroying Japan | Shaun Keenan

In episode 472 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne chats with Shaun Keenan, an American photographer living in Hokkaido, Japan. They dive deep into the issu

May 4
1 h 03 min

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What listeners say

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I enjoy this show so much. Matt has such an eclectic array of guests and each of them brings something important to the conversations. His questions add meaning to every conversation and his background in psychology really adds amazing depth.

Paul Holdorf · Sep 2026

This podcast has delivered quality content consistently each week for years. It makes my daily walk more enjoyable.

gnagel · Jul 2026

Just a note to say how much I enjoy this podcast. The recent interview with Garret Hess resonated with me, as I’m in Missouri and often think about not having the vistas readily available like those out west. I’m hoping to get to the Smokies this year for a recharge. His views and your interview really helped me. I look forward to the podcast each week. I am a college president professionally, but an avid photographer away from the office, so to speak. This podcast is a weekly boost, inspiration, and reflection.

Red Bengal · Jul 2026

Matt brings excellence and consistency to this podcast. Although centered around landscape photography the podcast has guest variety and differing viewpoints which keeps it fresh. If photography or landscape photography is your thing then you’ll find this podcast listening worthy.

Thingseen · Jul 2026

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