The Perceptive Photographer

In Conversation with Greg Hatton

In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I sit down with Leica Ambassador Greg Hatton for an amazing conversation on what it means to be a photographer in the age

Anniversary, memory and meaning

Show Note Summary and Thoughts Thanks for joining me this week for the Perceptive Photographer podcast. Today is November 2, 2026, which is always a rough day for me. It’

Happy Halloween and let’s talk about blind spots in looking at photos

Quick notes A couple of quick things before we jump into the podcast. if you’re gonna be in the Seattle area on November 5, don’t forget to join me at the Photographic C

What lies beyond the edge

Context and meaning from the outside After getting the heat cranked up in the studio, I got to start recording some podcast episodes. Damn, it was cool in here today. Now

A revisit of audience, meaning and communication in your work

What do you want me to look at and notice? It is amazing how much this concept of audience, meaning and what an audience has to know about your work comes up. This podca

How long should a project take?

Intro Welcome to episode 604 of the Perceptive Photographer podcast. Before we jump into today’s topic, how long should your project take to finish? Just a couple of quic

5 project ideas to make project. it’s all very meta

We are up to episode 603 of the Perceptive Photographer podcast, and this week we are going all meta meta on how to make projects. Just a quick note before we jump into

Are you asking the right question?

In this week’s episode, we’re gonna be talking a little bit about questions and asking the correct questions. Before we jump into the nuts and bolts of the week, just a c

Audience, company and things your shouldn’t do

Hello, everyone! Thanks for joining me for episode 601 of The Perceptive Photographer. Before we jump into this week’s show notes, I want to take a moment to say thanks t

Celebrating 600 episodes

Well, this marks a special episode of the podcast. Today we release our 600th episode of The Perceptive Photographer. I wanted to take a moment to say that it has been a

Are great photographers the ones who finish their work?

In this week's podcast, we look at the question of what makes a great photographer. Is it technical skill, creative skill or something else. While I am sure everything ac

Your better at sales than you think

In this week's podcast, episode 598, we'll discuss the right way to think about sales and a sales pitch. Because every time we make a photograph, we are actually making a

The way we see: Attention

In this week's podcast, we dig into the importance of attention in photography and everyday life. I believe that what I choose to photograph reflects what captures our at

Revisiting what makes a photograph good?

A good photograph isn't just beautiful; it must evoke emotion, spark curiosity, or shift perspectives. Its value lies in impact and creativity, not just aesthetics. Each

What are we really asking for when we make a photograph?

In episode 595 of the Perceptive Photographer, we discuss the importance of asking the right questions before taking a shot. Prioritizing technical aspects over emotion o

Finding Your Audience Without Losing Your Voice

In episode 594 of The Perceptive Photographer, I take a deeper look at one of the most common pieces of creative advice: know your audience, and why I don't believe your

Outside your genre and growing through seeing

This week we are talking critique and seeing. I think one of the most powerful ways to grow as a photographer, or any creative professional, is to invite critique from ou

The Way We See: Silence

This month, I'm starting a mini-podcast episode on silence in photography. What does silence look like? While we see silence as the absence of sound, it's more about how

Creative Plateaus: The Good, the Bad, and Why They Matter

This week we are talking plateaus. A creative plateau is that strange phase where progress feels stagnant. You’re not getting worse, but it feels like you’re also not get

Trusting Your Instincts When You Can’t Explain Why

In Episode 590 of The Perceptive Photographer, we explore those moments when something in your work feels right or wrong and you can't explain why. Instinct isn't mystica