Shutter Nonsense: A Nature Photography Podcast

Documentary vs. Interpretive Nature Photography: Where Do You Draw the Line?

How much can you change a nature photograph before it becomes something other than a photograph of the moment you experienced? There is no clean line, and that is what ma

Using Nature Photography for Conservation with Eric Bennett

Can a landscape photograph do more than show people a beautiful place? And if you care deeply about wilderness, how do you move beyond saying it matters and actually beco

Chasing Epic Landscapes: What You Gain and What You Miss

Does landscape photography need a dramatic sky to be worth the trip? And what happens when chasing rare light becomes the only reason you pick up the camera? In this epi

Finding Solace in Zion with Andrew Baruffi

What happens when a place becomes more than a backdrop for your photography? In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, we sat down with nature photographer Andrew Baruffi to

Inspiring the Next Generation of Wildlife Photographers

Wildlife photography can create a deeper connection with nature, but what happens when that connection begins before bad habits have a chance to take hold? In this episod

The Archive Dilemma: Why Old Photos Deserve Another Look

What happens to the photographs that do not make your first edit? In Episode 32 of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey take on the archive dilemma. Defining what a phot

Carbon Transfer Printing with Michael Strickland

Carbon transfer printing is one of those processes that somehow feels more complicated the longer you talk about it, and that is exactly why we wanted to have Michael Str

How to Evaluate Your Own Photography

In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey talk about the messy, subjective, and sometimes frustrating process of evaluating your own photography. They dig

An Ode to Joshua Tree with Jon Norris

In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey are joined by landscape photographer Jon Norris to talk about Joshua Tree National Park, a place that has become

One Year of Shutter Nonsense: Anniversary Special

One year ago, we recorded the very first episode of Shutter Nonsense in the Great Smoky Mountains. For this bonus anniversary episode, we are back in the Smokies reflecti

Being Popular vs. Being Yourself with Brenda Tharp

In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey are joined by nature photographer Brenda Tharp for a thoughtful conversation about finding your own creative voic

Working a Scene vs. Knowing When to Move On

In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey talk about one of the trickier decisions in landscape and nature photography - knowing when to keep working a sce

Creative Growth Through Constraints

In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey dig into the idea of growth through limitation in nature photography. What happens when you intentionally narrow

Color vs. Monochrome with Cole Thompson & John Barclay

In Episode 25 of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey are joined by Cole Thompson and John Barclay to talk about color versus monochrome photography, and how to know whe

Does Your Photography Hit Rate Matter?

In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey talk about nature photography hit rate, keeper rate, and whether taking fewer photos actually means you are becom

Minimalism vs. Maximalism in Nature Photography

In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, we dig into minimalism vs maximalism in landscape photography and talk through what those ideas actually mean in practice. We start

Planning and Scouting for Nature Photography Trips

In Episode 22 of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey dig into one of the least glamorous but most important parts of landscape photography: planning and scouting. From

Ben Horne and How Perceptions of Our Photography Change

In this most recent episode of Shutter Nonsense, hosts Michael and Jeffrey sit down with special guest, landscape photographer Ben Horne, for a thoughtful conversation ab

Photography as a Hobby or a Business?

Is photography better kept as a passion, or does turning it into a business change the relationship entirely? In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey di

How Photography Trips Help You Grow

In Episode 19 of Shutter Nonsense, hosts Michael and Jeffrey dig into how photography trips shape us far beyond the images we bring home. Travel can spark creativity and