Welcome to another episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," where we fuse the world of photography and delightful camaraderie. I'm your host, Matt Payne, and today we've got a treat for all you photography enthusiasts. Joining us is Mike DiMeola, not only a physician in Vermont but also a rising star in nature photography and co-host of the YouTube channel, Brews n' Views.
As an anesthesiologist, Mike's professional life is characterized by precision and control, but when it comes to his photography, he seeks an escape, an outlet to balance the pressures of his intense work life. We'll learn how he carves out time for photography and allows his creativity to flow freely without concrete goals, embracing the peacefulness that naturally draws him in.
Mike is an advocate for environmental conservation, donating all of his print sales profits to the National Forest Foundation. He shares with us the importance of mentorship in his life, from the impact TJ Thorne has had on him, to his own experiences mentoring a young nature photographer.
Beyond the lens, Mike participates in the beer and photo showcases of Brews n' Views, digging into good beer and spotlighting underappreciated photographers. Join us as we explore how Mike's minimalist approach to equipment, his preference for local scenes in Vermont, and his passion for capturing the serene essence of winter align with his overall philosophy to photography. This episode is packed full of insight, recommendations, and stories you won't want to miss.
Links:
328: 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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