Welcome to another episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," the podcast for landscape and nature photographers. I'm your host, Matt Payne, and today we have the pleasure of diving deep into the photographic journey of the distinguished UK photographer, Paul Wakefield. Known for his evocative landscape work and particularly for his seminal book "The Landscape," Paul joins us to unravel the layers of his photography career that began in the 1970s and branched out into the demanding world of commercial photography.
In episode 362, we'll get an intimate look at Paul's process of capturing images that distill the essence of a scene, his thoughtful approach to composition over light, and the personal and creative risks that come with making decisive, in-the-moment choices on film – a discipline that sees him capture no more than 10 images a day.
Paul will share details about his new book and how his explorations in India lent new perspectives to his craft, while reflecting on the impact of critical assistance from loved ones, and the logistical challenges of self-publishing.
We will also touch on the broader conversation about the influence of social media on professional photography, with Paul sharing his initial hesitations and ultimate embrace of Instagram for marketing his work.
Throughout the discussion, Paul will offer insights on the importance of learning from other artists, the meticulous curation necessary for compelling photography books, and how he blurs the lines between landscape and street photography with his signature style.
So adjust your dials as we explore the emotional and technical terrain of landscape photography with Paul Wakefield and consider what elevates a photograph from good to great. Don't forget to check out his books if you're looking for profound photographic inspiration.
Links mentioned in the Episode366: Michael Rung - Authenticity and Full-Time Photography Challenges
365: Art Wolfe - Is Conservation Photography Actually Doing Anything?
364: Michael McMullen - Revealing Spokane's Unidentified
363: Kent Burkhardsmeier - Merging Poetry with Photography
361: Peter Mather - Photographing Wolverines and Grizzly Bears with Camera Traps
360: Marcus McAdam - Crafting Visual Excellence and Quality Content Creation
359: Tim Geoffrion - A Quest to Photograph Every National Park
358: Mike DiMeola - Mentorship, Minimalism, and Mindfulness in Photography
357: Mark Davis - The Art of Japanese Forest Bathing
356: Tony Sweet - Discovering the Power of Infrared Nature Photography
355: Kamal X - What Landscape Photographers Can Learn From a Street Photographer
354: Richard Bernabe - The Drake Passage Special
353: Steve Gettle - Voice Vision and Style in Wildlife Photography
352: Tania Malkin - Portrait of Me; Aerial Australia Abstracts
351: Wayne Suggs - Getting the Most Out of a Photography Workshop
350: Ian Gaston - Falling in Love with Small Scenes
349: Amy Gulick - Salmon in the Trees
348: David duChemin - Focusing on Voice and Vision
347: Jassen Todorov - Creating Award Winning Aerial Photographs
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