Best Mid Card Marks Podcasts (2024)

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3 Common Traits of the Best Landscape Photographers 26:52

3d ago26:52

26:52

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! After years of shooting, I've learned that most of the best photographers share three common traits. If you want to improve at photography, focusing on these three traits will help you improve exponentially. In this episode, we discuss …

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Kristen Ryan - Adding Impact to Your Images 34:21

10d ago34:21

34:21

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! You've heard the term "adding impact," and we want to do it with our photography, but what does it mean, and how can we do it? In this week's episode, Chicago-based photographer Kristen Ryan shares ways to add impact to your landscape p…

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How to Stay Busy in the Photography "Off-Season" 22:31

17d ago22:31

22:31

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Winter is right around the corner, and that sadly means many of us will put our cameras in the closet for the rest of the year. Many photographers choose to put their hobby to rest during the winter months... However, there are numerous…

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Toby Nicol - Using Simplicity to Tell a Story in Your Photography 50:23

25d ago50:23

50:23

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Most of the best images help to tell a story and live beyond the scene in the frame. In this week's podcast episode, Toby Nicol shares advice on bringing your photos to life to tell a story, even in the most simplistic images. Toby is a…

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Photo Storage and Backup - What You Need to Know 36:06

1M ago36:06

36:06

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Proper photo storage is crucial, and we can all be better at being prepared for disaster. You never know when your drive is going to fail, get lost, or be stolen. However, with numerous different ways to store your images, it can be cha…

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Mark Denney - Talking All Things Composition 43:21

1M ago43:21

43:21

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Composition is the most fundamental element of photography, as it lays the foundation for the rest of the photo to come together. Without good composition, no amount of post-processing can fix an otherwise dull image. In this episode, p…

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4 Commonly Misunderstood Photography Concepts 28:02

2M ago28:02

28:02

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Photography is riddled with technicalities and formal terms that can easily confuse even experienced photographers. This week's podcast episode covers four often misunderstood photography concepts. Realizing how these concepts work can …

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Stephanie Vermillion - Finding and Shooting the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 (Mid Latitude) 48:54

2M ago48:54

48:54

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! With the earth nearing its solar maximum, now is the time to capture powerful auroras that can be seen in the mid-latitudes of the earth. In this episode, Aurora chasing photographer and travel writer Stephanie Vermillion shares her adv…

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Memory Cards 101 - EVERYTHING You Need to Know about SD Cards 24:47

2M ago24:47

24:47

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Memory cards aren't the most exciting piece of equipment, but quality memory is crucial to recording and protecting your images. In this episode, I explain all the different markings and specs on memory cards, including how you can pick…

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Royce Bair - Talking All Things Astrophotography 50:57

2M ago50:57

50:57

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Taking great astrophotography images is anything but easy. In this podcast episode, Royce Bair, commonly referred to as the "father of nightscape photography," shares a wealth of knowledge about photographing the night sky. We cover the…

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Tips and Tricks for Better Fall Photography Images 25:05

2M ago25:05

25:05

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Fall is here, and with it comes one of the best times of year to be a landscape photographer. Golden-colored trees make for excellent subjects, but capturing images that are worthy of being in your portfolio can prove challenging. In th…

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Mike Mezeul II - Having the Right Tools for the Job 40:14

3M ago40:14

40:14

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Half the battle in photography is having the right equipment to capture a story rather than just a picture. Seeing the landscape through not only your wide-angle lens but also all other focal lengths will help you improve your photograp…

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Mastering Long Exposure Photography 26:27

3M ago26:27

26:27

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! The long exposure is one of the most popular ways to photograph moving water, especially rivers, waterfalls, and oceans. Despite its popularity, photographers make some major mistakes when shooting these subjects. In this episode, you'l…

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Will Smythe - Finding Your Style in Photography 33:36

3M ago33:36

33:36

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Many of the best photographers have a style or consistent look across their entire portfolios. As a beginner or intermediate photographer, it can feel challenging and frustrating to find your style when shooting and editing your images.…

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Less is More - Simplify Your Scenes to Improve Your Images 21:07

3M ago21:07

21:07

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! One of the biggest realizations that has improved my landscape photography over the years was simple. Literally. I realized that less in my images often meant that my subject would be stronger and more compelling, ultimately resulting i…

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Dan Ballard - Is a Tripod Truly Necessary for Landscape Photography? 34:56

4M ago34:56

34:56

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! The old adage in landscape photography is that using a tripod is an absolute essential. Most photographers would tell you that this is true. And while there is certainly a time and place to use a tripod, it isn't totally necessary for a…

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Tips to Start Growing Your Social Media Accounts 35:09

4M ago35:09

35:09

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Growing your Instagram, Facebook, and other social media pages can seem challenging as a photographer, especially today, with the massive push for video content. In this episode, you'll learn different tips, tricks, and strategies to ga…

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Eric Bennett - How to Release Images Together as a Project 42:45

4M ago42:45

42:45

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! While releasing a single image at a time can give you instant satisfaction from likes and comments on social media, releasing a project is oftentimes a much better way to publish your photography. In this episode, photographer Eric Benn…

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8 Common Milky Way Photography Mistakes 28:11

4M ago28:11

28:11

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Capturing great Milky Way images can be challenging, and there are a few common pitfalls that many night photographers find themselves in. In this episode, you'll learn eight mistakes photographers frequently make when taking and editin…

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Lance Wilson - Creating Stunning Low-Contrast Images 28:43

5M ago28:43

28:43

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! High-contrast images may have some "pop" to them, but low-contrast images are easier to look at and oftentimes look far more realistic. Unfortunately, dialing in the perfect amount of contrast in low-contrast images is easier said than …

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Take Portfolio-Quality Telephoto Images with These Tips 27:21

5M ago27:21

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Most landscape photographers focus all their time and energy on capturing the grand scenes with their wide-angle lenses. By pivoting your focus and thinking more about abstract, intimate, or macro scenes, you can add variety and unique …

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Chris Byrne - Creating REALISTIC Depth in Your Landscape Photography 41:05

5M ago41:05

41:05

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Adding depth to your landscape photos can prove challenging, yet can greatly improve your image if done correctly. In this episode, photographer Chris Byrne shares his advice for creating more depth in your images in the field and post-…

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10 Photography Tips I Wish I Knew Sooner 35:39

5M ago35:39

35:39

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! There's a lot of things I wish I could go back in time and tell myself when it comes to photography. In this episode, I cover ten of those things in a quick-hitting episode with lots of take-aways for any beginner or intermediate photog…

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Drew Garrison - Adding Impact to Your Photos WITHOUT Adding Color 46:41

6M ago46:41

46:41

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Adding color is one of the easiest ways to give an average image a facelift, but often, this is one of the worst things you can do. In this week's episode, photographer Drew Garrison shares advice on creating more impactful images witho…

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How to Get Comfortable Editing in Photoshop 29:55

6M ago29:55

29:55

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Despite the major improvements we've seen in Adobe Lightroom over the last few years, Photoshop still holds as the strongest photo editor on the market today. Even though most photographers know this, many are still stuck in Lightroom, …

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Zack Stanton - Improving Your Images with Post Processing WITHOUT Over-Editing 42:22

6M ago42:22

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! One of landscape photography's greatest challenges is improving your images in post-processing without overcooking your edits. In this episode, photographer Zack Stanton shares some of his favorite tips to help you avoid overprocessing …

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Editing Advice If You Struggle to Create Compelling Images 23:09

6M ago23:09

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Photo editing isn't easy, but I'm here to help. Over the last few years, I've worked with countless clients, and I've commonly seen the same mistakes repeated. In this podcast episode, you'll learn a little about my philosophy on photo …

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Chrissy Donadi - How to Keep Your Lightroom Catalog Organized 42:55

6M ago42:55

42:55

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Lightroom organization isn't exactly the sexiest topic in landscape photography, but having an organized catalog will save you time, effort, and energy. Whether you're just starting in Lightroom or already have hundreds of thousands of …

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6 Tips for Taking Better Wide Angle Landscape Images 26:14

7M ago26:14

26:14

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! The wide angle is the go-to lens of choice for many landscape photographers, and for good reason! Unfortunately, it is one of the most difficult lenses to use to capture captivating images. In this episode, you'll learn six tips to help…

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Gary Randall - Finding Great Compositions in Tough Locations 39:40

7M ago39:40

39:40

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! While many landscape photo locations have an obvious subject, some of the most rewarding images to create can be found in places with very little obvious subject matter. These places generally steer away many photographers, since it tak…

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Tips for Shooting Better Milky Way Photos 25:00

7M ago25:00

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Milky Way season is here, and if you're wanting to level up your astrophotography, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I talk about different tips and tricks for capturing EPIC Milky Way photos, including both things you need …

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David Kingham - Editing in Lightroom Using an Unorthodox Workflow 29:12

7M ago29:12

29:12

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Most landscape photographers are following the same processes when it comes to editing our images in Lightroom or Photoshop. When this workflow just couldn't give David Kingham the results he was after, he designed his own workflow. Whe…

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6 Tips for Better Sunset/Sunrise Photos 27:14

8M ago27:14

27:14

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! If you want to capture portfolio-worthy shots, learning the ins and outs of shooting at sunset and sunrise is absolutely essential. In this episode, I'll share six of my favorite tips for taking sunset and sunrise photos. My Fall 2025 W…

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Ian Plant - Improve Your Photography by Finding Better Compositions 41:38

8M ago41:38

41:38

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! The most crucial step to creating impactful photos is finding a compelling composition. Without a strong composition, no amount of editing will allow you to recover a subpar composition. In this episode, Ian Plant shares advice on all t…

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The Best Gear for Landscape Photography - Bags, Cameras, Lenses, Tripods, Filters, and More! 24:45

8M ago24:45

24:45

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Landscape photography isn't a cheap hobby, and purchasing gear that just doesn't work out is SUPER frustrating. Trust me, I've spent countless amounts of money on gear that just doesn't work. Luckily, I've found a few items that I think…

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Peter Coskun - How to Turn a Vision into Amazing Images 25:57

8M ago25:57

25:57

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Learning to have a vision, and then turning that in to epic images is a process that will help you take your landscape photos to the next level. In this episode, I spoke with landscape photographer Peter Coskun about having a vision, in…

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5 Landscape Photography Myths You Shouldn't Listen To 28:36

9M ago28:36

28:36

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Just like anything else in life, landscape photography comes with a lot of rules. While they all have good intentions, some of the rules just don't make sense in many situations. In this podcast episode, I cover five of the most common …

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Dani Lefrancois - Advice for Creating Better Winter Images 31:11

9M ago31:11

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Winter provides its own set of challenges in the pursuit of portfolio-worthy images. In this episode, Banff, Canada-based photographer Dani Lefrancois shares her advice on creating compelling winter images. Living in Banff, Dani gets to…

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Everything You Need to Know to Print AMAZING Landscape Photos 32:44

9M ago32:44

32:44

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! If you're considering printing some of your work, this podcast episode will cover absolutely everything you need to know to create amazing prints. From everything like the kinds of photos that will look best, to sharpening and resizing,…

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Mark Dumbleton - Photo Editing Tips for More Impactful Images 42:41

9M ago42:41

42:41

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Whether you spend five minutes or five hours processing your photos, it feels like there is always something new to learn to improve your photo editing skills. In this episode, I spoke with Mark Dumbleton, a South African-based landscap…

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5 Apps All Landscape Photographers Should Have 20:21

9M ago20:21

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! There are thousands of photography apps designed to help you take better images, but knowing which ones are the best can be a challenge. In this episode, I walk you through five of my favorite apps that I use to help me capture great la…

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Michael Hindman - Finding Compelling Compositions with a Drone 34:57

10M ago34:57

34:57

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Aerial photography adds a whole new element to your landscapes, but it isn't quite the same as shooting on the ground with a tripod. At first glance, it may seem simple, but upon launching your drone, you'll be greeted with all sorts of…

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5 Photo Editing Mistakes You're Probably Making 26:38

10M ago26:38

26:38

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! The never-ending list of digital image enhancement tools continues to rear its ugly head and wreak havoc on images daily. While the advancement of photo editing technology has allowed photographers to capture and process unreal images, …

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Andy Mumford - How to Create Images with Drama and Mood 51:51

10M ago51:51

51:51

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Adding drama and mood to your images seems to be something many photographers want to do to their photos. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done, and this is something a ton of photographers struggle to do with much success. Lucki…

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5 Common Photography Composition Mistakes to Avoid 27:06

10M ago27:06

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Whether you're new to shooting or an experienced pro, you've probably made these composition mistakes. These five mistakes KILL your images and render them far less compelling. I made all these mistakes frequently years ago, and I feel …

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Dave Morrow - The Best Way to Grow Your Business as a Photographer 35:13

11M ago35:13

35:13

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Becoming a full-time photographer isn't as easy as simply capturing great photos. The most successful photographers also know how to run a business. In this episode, I spoke with professional photographer Dave Morrow, who left a very so…

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2023 Episode Highlights - Combining the BEST Advice of the Year! 25:18

11M ago25:18

25:18

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! In this episode, I cover a few of my favorite episodes of the year that I think bring so much value to the table. While every episode of 2023 had substantial value, certain episodes stood out for all landscape photographers listening to…

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Arwin Levinson - Predicting the Right Weather for Landscape Photography 31:26

11M ago31:26

31:26

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Weather is a significant factor in landscape photography, but predicting can be excruciatingly painful. If you've been shooting photos for long, you know how frustrating it can be to chase the best light. I spoke with photographer Arwin…

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From College Student to Full Time Landscape Photographer - How You Can Do Photography Full Time Too! 28:31

11M ago28:31

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Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! This episode is a little different than most on the podcast. You'll get to hear exactly how I went from a college student to a full-time landscape photographer, covering tips and tricks and how I did it along the way. If you've consider…

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Cody York - What You Need to Know to Fly a Drone Commercially (How to Get Your Part 107) 54:39

12M ago54:39

54:39

Send me a message here with feedback or topics you’d like to see covered on upcoming episodes! Or just say hello! Getting your Part 107 to fly your drone commercially can help you make ends meet as a photographer or help add some side income. It isn't as complicated as you might think, but you should know a few things before you start. In this epis…

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