Episode Two with Special Guest Lizzie Shepherd - Feb 20
Summary
In this episode, Tim Parkin, Joe Cornish, and Lizzie Shepherd discuss various topics related to photography, including exhibiting and printing, the creative evolution of photographers, the responsibility of photographers to be aware of environmental and ethical considerations, and the fascination with snowy landscapes. They also touch on gender differences in photography and the impact of cultural values on photographic practices. The conversation provides insights into the challenges and joys of being a landscape photographer and the importance of staying true to one's creative vision. In this conversation, Lizzie Shepherd and Joe Cornish discuss photography gear for ski tours and the importance of composition and mood in landscape photography.
Takeaways
- Exhibiting photographs can be a mixed experience, with varying levels of success and challenges.
- Photographers should focus on doing what they love and continuously pushing themselves creatively.
- Photographers have a responsibility to be aware of and react to the environmental and ethical considerations of the places they photograph.
- Snowy landscapes have a unique appeal to photographers due to the transformative nature of snow and the simplification it brings to compositions. When going on multi-day ski tours, Lizzie Shepherd prefers to use her Sony full-frame camera with a lightweight lens to minimize weight and maximize convenience.
- Joe Cornish, on the other hand, tends to carry more gear and doesn't mind the weight, believing that the load gets lighter as he moves through the landscape.
- Lizzie emphasizes the importance of instinct and developing an eye for composition over time, while also acknowledging the need for deliberation in certain situations.
- Both Lizzie and Joe agree that mood is a crucial aspect of landscape photography, and that imperfections can add depth and interest to an image.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:27 Discussion on Skiing and Polar Bears
03:16 Exhibiting and Printing
04:39 Success and Challenges of Exhibitions
06:30 Photographic Agenda and Creative Evolution
08:57 Mounting Pictures and Peter Dombrovskis
09:41 Peter Dombrovskis and Digital Photography
12:47 Getting Started in Photography
15:29 Photography as a Way of Seeing
20:37 Staying on the Creative Bus
23:51 Gender Differences in Photography
29:56 Ethical Considerations in Photography
38:16 Fascination with Snowy Landscapes
43:46 Photography Gear for Ski Tours
50:10 Composition and Mood
