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 Episode328: Xuan-Hui Ng - Healing Grief Through Nature Photography and the Power of Mentorship
327: Adrien Mauduit - A Guide to Chasing the Aurora Borealis
326: Michael Ciccone - Infrared Landscape Photography
325: David Kingham & Cody Schultz - Building Community Through Nature Vision Magazine
324: Ricardo Da Cunha - Developing Guiding Principles
323: Jeff Zias - Innovation and Design Thinking in Landscape Photography
322: Michael Blanchette - Including the Hand of Man in Our Landscape Photographs
321: Kevin Pepper - The Canadian Ambassador to Mongolia
320: Astrid Preisz - Shedding Your Emotional Armor Through Nature Photography
319: Nic Stover - Aligning Your Core Values for Better Photography
318: Jason Pettit - A Unique Style for Distillation and Expression
317: Les Walkling - The Professor of Fine Art Printing
316: Richard Martin - Tools for More Creative Photography
315: Lizzie Shepherd - Re-finding Your Mojo in Landscape Photography
314: Angela Ledyard - Creating a Community for Black Female Landscape Photographers
313: TJ Thorne - Ebb & Flow
312: Alfredo Mora - Unlocking Creativity Through Experimentation
311: Matt Oliver - Landscape Photography from the UK Peak District
310: Julien Parrot - How Moving to a New Country Changed My Photography
309: Viktoria Haack - Why Generalists Triumph in Photography
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