Episodes

Jack and John talk with our good friend Dimitri Vasileiou, the founder and publisher of Landscape Photography Magazine. Listen in as we talk about the photo magazine business as well as many photo related topics. A lively discussion amidst the pandemic and how that has impact photography in general as well as the popularity of Landscape Photography Magazine as people are home much more than usual. Dimitris Bio I was born in Greece but moved to Scotland in 1997. Coming from a warm climate, my fi...

Jack and John welcome Justin Black to the program. Listen in as they discuss photography, conservation and a few funny stories along the way. Justin Black is a photographer, writer, and explorer from Washington, DC. A leader in his field, his photographs of the world’s high and wild places have been published widely and featured in numerous exhibitions around the U.S. and abroad, from the UK and Germany to Los Angeles and the United States Capitol. Several exhibitions of his work have been host...

Jack and John talk with Josh Lutz, President of Magnachrome Inc, one of the leading manufacturers of metal prints. Magnachrome is very unique in that besides printing images on metal, they also offer an outstanding selection of metal frames to mount the metal prints in. If you haven’t seen one of these metal frames, you owe it to yourself. Listen in as we dive in to the hows and whys of metal printing technologiy. We Talk Photo Listener Discounts / Offers 20% Discount Code: 20Graham Website: ht...

John and Jack welcome back Chris Klapheke, owner, of Outdoorphotogear.com. In this episode Chris shares some of his insights as a retailer during the pandemic and gives some thoughtful insight around photography. The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will brin...

John and Jack welcome Marc Sadowski from the Fujilove Podcast. Marc is an accomplished photographer, focusing on weddings and couples for much of his creative work, and, he also enjoys getting outside to photograph the landscape and nature whenever possible. If you are into Fujifilm X / GFX cameras and lenses, make sure you are subscribed to the FujiLove Podcast for interviews with Fujifilm X-Photographers, photography discussions, assignments, Fujifilm related news and more. Fujilove Podcast: ...

Jack and John welcome an accomplished photographer, musician, artist and all-around great guy to the program, John Barclay. John leads workshops in the US and abroad and has new-found inspiration practicing mindful photography to capture more of what he feels in each image. Listen to this engaging and though provoking podcast. Johns Artist Statement I always created images, but I was never “a photographer.” I told myself I wasn’t creative. I wasn’t artistic. My stick figures were failures. But...

It is once again our pleasure to welcome Guy Tal to the show. Guy continues to challenge himself and others in how we approach our craft of photography, or artwork in general. Guy if one of the best photographers and writers in our field today as well as being one of the most well-versed people you will ever have the pleasure of listening to. And, he is one heck of a nice guy! Guy has recently released a 2nd edition of his fantastic book, More Than A Rock and he discusses the new content as wel...

On this episode we have one of the hardest working guys in the photo biz, Mr Michael Gordon. Michael joins Jack and John to talk about his photographic journey and his approach to photography today. Give a listen and check out Michaels website and photo workshops. Michaels Bio Michael E. Gordon is an award-winning fine art landscape photographer best known for his black and white impressions of California’s deserts which, said Broughton Quarterly, portrays “stunning ethereal beauty from terrain...

One of the most amazing skilled and thoughtful photographers joins our podcast today. We welcome Cole Thompson to our show to talk about his passion for photography, why black and white images and his thought processes around creating art. Please tune in to this must-listen episode. At 14 years of age, I knew I was destined to be a fine art photographer.While hiking in Rochester, NY I stumbled across the ruin of an old home that George Eastman had once owned. This piqued my interest and I read ...

My esteemed co-host Jack Graham has returned to the show after his sabbatical away from the biz. In this episode we welcome Jack plus talk about some exciting upcoming news related to Photograph the Pacific Northwest effort that Jack and I are launching. Tune in and help welcome Jack back to the program The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photograph...

John takes a break from interviewing folks to catch up on news from the photo industry and then dive in to the concept of “don’t shoot what it looks like, shoot what it feels like”, which is a famous quote from David Allen Harvey. During the podcast, John encouraged you to send images of the Neowise Comet to the podcast for inclusion on our webpage. You can send these to wetalkphoto@gmail.com Likewise, if you would like help with processing or critiques, or just want to chat about any photograp...

John welcomes Darrell Gulin to the podcast for a lively discussion about his amazing history in the photo industry, his outstanding work and what it’s like to be one of only a few Canon Explorers of Light. Info about Darrell: He is the past President of the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA). He has been their keynote speaker and has lead many workshops and programs at their Annual Summits. His photographs have been published in: Outdoor Photographer Newsweek, National Geogr...

John welcomes Rick Sammon to the podcast along with a guest co-host Neil Powell to talk about Ricks 41st book and his illustrious career in the photo industry as well as his thoughts on creating art and being a creative. Award-winning photographer Rick Sammon loves his day job. A tireless, prolific and inspirational image-maker, Rick, called by some “The Godfather of Photography,” is one of the most active photographers on the planet – dividing his time between creating images, leading photo wo...

John welcomes Patricia Davidson to the podcast to talk about her evolution as a photographer and her nomadic pursuits and how it has contributed to the amazing artwork she has created. Patricia is a fantastic Oregon based photographer who recently presented at Out of Oregon and Out of Chicago. Listen in as we talk about photography and creative endeavors! Patricia Davidson is a professional landscape and nature photographer based in Oregon. She spent over twenty years on the southern Oregon Coa...

While Jack is on sabbatical, John welcomes a longtime friend, Gary Randall to the podcast. Listen in as we talk about the Homette, being the “old man on the mountain”, his photography experience and what inspires him to create such beautiful art. Garys Bio: Gary Randall is an award winning professional photographer, artist, writer, traveler and adventure seeker who lives in the foothills of the south side of Mount Hood, Oregon. He has been a lifelong resident of all sides of Mount Hood and the...

Jack and John talk with Josh Lutz, President of Magnachrome Inc, one of the leading manufacturers of metal prints. Magnachrome is very unique in that besides printing images on metal, they also offer an outstanding selection of metal frames to mount the metal prints in. If you haven’t seen one of these metal frames, you owe it to yourself. Listen in as we dive in to the hows and whys of metal printing technology. Click for Magnachrome Website We Talk Photo Listener Discount from Magnachrome One...

Jack and John welcome the always entertaining Miles Morgan. Listen in as we talk about Miles experience and what inspires him to create the images he does. Miles Bio: “We” are a small group of amateur Fine Art Landscape Photographers located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest; Portland, Oregon to be more precise. By “we”, I mean “me”, and by small, I mean a group of 1. And when I say “Photographer”, what I really mean is that I’m actually an airline pilot who occasionally goes out and takes a ...

While Jack is out on sabbatical, I wanted to put out a few ideas to hopefully inspire or motivate folks to dive in to a photo related topic to keep busy and grow your artistic ability. In spite of the difficult times right now, don’t lose sight of your artistry and how that can enliven yourself or others through sharing. It’s a great time to dive in to those projects that you’ve been putting off finishing (or starting)….so get to it! Plus, here’s the link to the magnetic filter system that I’m ...

Darren White joins us in this episode of We Talk Photo. Darren is a longtime resident of the PNW and who grew his photography along the beaches, rivers and mountains of this beautiful country. Darren is a successful workshop leader and has been published in several leading magazines. Please give this episode a listen, it’s entertaining and insightful! Darrens Bio: Born and raised on the Oregon Coast where his love for beautiful landscapes began. In 1999 Darren moved to Portland Oregon and soon ...

Jack and John welcome Colleen Miniuk to the show. High energy and outstanding creativity are the hallmarks of Colleen. She is first and foremost a fantastic photographer, plus an incredible educator and well-published author. Give this upbeat and engaging podcast a listen! Colleen Bio: I’m a Corporate-America-escapee turned full-time freelance outdoor photographer, writer, publisher, instructor, and motivational speaker, supporting a wide range of assignments for editorial and commercial client...

Jack & John welcome David Cobb to the podcast. David is an incredible photographer based in the Pacific Northwest and who has travelled extensively throughout the country as well as internationally. Listen in as Jack and John talk about a wide variety of topics with David in this newest episode. Davids Bio Workshop leader David M. Cobb is a nature and wildlife photographer who has hiked and photographed throughout the world. A member of NANPA, and the PPA, he is a regular contributor to a vari...

In this final episode of 2019 John and Jack discuss several recent industry events plus touch on some winter photography tips as John recently returned from leading a winter workshop to Grand Teton NP. And finally, Jack talks a little bit about his planned sabbatical for the first half of 2020. Happy Holidays from John & Jack!!! The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around land...

Jack & John welcome Chris Klapheke to the podcast. Chris is an accomplished landscape and wildlife photographer who also happens to be the founder and owner of Outdoor Photo Gear. OPG specializes in carrying all of the accessories any photographer might need for their outdoor adventure. Listen in as Jack and John discuss the photo industry with Chris along with several adventures along the way. Outdoor Photo Gear – www.outdoorphotogear.com The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an ent...

Jack & John welcome Ellen Anon to the podcast. Ellen is an engaging photographer who has a vision for capturing her natural subjects in a way that grabs the viewer. Ellen is a teacher, writer and outstanding photographer and we hope that you enjoy our talk with her! Ellens Bio I’m a freelance photographer and writer who specializes in expressive photography. I earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and while practicing as a psychologist, began working part-time in photography co-leading workshop...