
Master the Moment — Outdoor Photography Podcast
If you want to improve at outdoor photography, look no further than this weekly podcast hosted by professional landscape photographer Austin James Jackson. Every episode recorded will give you concrete advice for all things landscape, astro, or wildlife photography. Whether you want to become a professional photographer or refine your skills to take better photos, this podcast is loaded with straight-to-the-point episodes that help you hone your skills as quickly as possible.
Episodes
94 episodes
Nathan Dobbie - Finding Unique Locations for Outdoor Photography
One of the most rewarding experiences as an outdoor photographer is capturing outstanding light at a unique, never-seen-before location. In this episode, photographer Nathan Dobbie walks us through some of his best tips, tricks, and advice for ...
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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31:35

Sharpening 101 - EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Image Sharpness
Sharpening is a topic that invokes debate in the photography community, with every photographer having differing opinions about the importance of sharpness and how to sharpen your images. If you're wondering about how to sharpen your photos, if...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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24:37

Matt Shannon - Post Processing Tips and Tricks
Post-processing is half the battle to creating eye-catching images, yet many photographers still struggle to create consistently compelling photos. In this episode, Canadian photographer Matt Shannon shares some of his favorite tips and tricks ...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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50:02

5 Ways to Improve Your Images in 2025
Any photographer looking to improve their photography in the new year should listen to this episode, which covers five different ways to shoot better images in 2025. These five tips are quick-hitting, concrete, and can be applied instantly. No ...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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29:31

Syler Peralta-Ramos - Getting Creative with Composition for Wildlife Photography
Capturing great wildlife images requires a lot more than luck. As a photographer, you must react quickly and place yourself in the right spots at the right time to capture the most captivating images.In this week's podcast episode, Syle...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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1:04:33

2024 Episode Highlights - The BEST Advice of the Year!
In this episode, you'll get to listen to some of the best tips and tricks from 2024 throughout various episodes. I've selected eight short sections that I've remixed into this episode, highlighting one of my favorite parts of one of the 2024 ep...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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42:37

Why I've Been Shooting Landscapes at f/5.6
The old adage we're used to hearing as landscape photographers is that f/8 is the best aperture for landscapes. f/8 offers the best balance between depth of field (getting everything in focus) and decent lens sharpness. But lately, I've been do...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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21:52

Jack Igo - How to Take Dramatic, Dark, Moody Images
Dramatic light and dark, moody images go hand-in-hand, and it's an effect that so many photographers are after. Despite the popularity, recreating this look can prove challenging, and oftentimes, a dark and moody image can quickly turn into a m...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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26:35

Why You Struggle to Create Images that Look Realistic
Creating realistic images is a lot harder than one might think, and it can be easy to fall into one of the many pitfalls of photo editing. If you struggle to maintain a consistent style that feels realistic, this podcast episode will help you t...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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23:00

Mads Peter Iversen - Creating Dreamy-Looking Landscape Images
Many landscape photographers hope to create soft and glowing images, emulating beautiful light and moody tones in their images. This dreamy look is more challenging to capture and replicate in post-processing than you'd think, yet it's somethin...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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31:08

Tripod 101 - EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Tripods
The tripod is one of the most critical tools for landscape photography, yet so many photographers hate using it. In this podcast episode, we discuss everything you need to know about tripods and ball heads. Hopefully, this will help dispel any ...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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34:40

Gina Yeo - The 4 Pillar Approach to Landscape Photography
Following a systematic approach may be what you need to improve your photography. While some find great success shooting by the seat of their pants, others benefit greatly from more structure.In this episode, Canadian photographer Gina ...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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55:49

3 Common Traits of the Best Landscape Photographers
After years of shooting, I've learned that most of the best photographers share three common traits. If you want to improve at photography, focusing on these three traits will help you improve exponentially. In this episode, we discuss those th...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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26:52

Kristen Ryan - Adding Impact to Your Images
You've heard the term "adding impact," and we want to do it with our photography, but what does it mean, and how can we do it?In this week's episode, Chicago-based photographer Kristen Ryan shares ways to add impact to your landscape ph...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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34:21

How to Stay Busy in the Photography "Off-Season"
Winter is right around the corner, and that sadly means many of us will put our cameras in the closet for the rest of the year. Many photographers choose to put their hobby to rest during the winter months... However, there are numerous ways yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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22:31

Toby Nicol - Using Simplicity to Tell a Story in Your Photography
Most of the best images help to tell a story and live beyond the scene in the frame. In this week's podcast episode, Toby Nicol shares advice on bringing your photos to life to tell a story, even in the most simplistic images. Toby is an expert...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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50:23

Photo Storage and Backup - What You Need to Know
Proper photo storage is crucial, and we can all be better at being prepared for disaster. You never know when your drive is going to fail, get lost, or be stolen. However, with numerous different ways to store your images, it can be challenging...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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36:06

Mark Denney - Talking All Things Composition
Composition is the most fundamental element of photography, as it lays the foundation for the rest of the photo to come together. Without good composition, no amount of post-processing can fix an otherwise dull image. In this episode, photograp...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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43:21

4 Commonly Misunderstood Photography Concepts
Photography is riddled with technicalities and formal terms that can easily confuse even experienced photographers. This week's podcast episode covers four often misunderstood photography concepts. Realizing how these concepts work can help you...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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28:02

Stephanie Vermillion - Finding and Shooting the Northern Lights in the Lower 48 (Mid Latitude)
With the earth nearing its solar maximum, now is the time to capture powerful auroras that can be seen in the mid-latitudes of the earth. In this episode, Aurora chasing photographer and travel writer Stephanie Vermillion shares her advice on h...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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48:54

Memory Cards 101 - EVERYTHING You Need to Know about SD Cards
Memory cards aren't the most exciting piece of equipment, but quality memory is crucial to recording and protecting your images. In this episode, I explain all the different markings and specs on memory cards, including how you can pick out you...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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24:47

Royce Bair - Talking All Things Astrophotography
Taking great astrophotography images is anything but easy. In this podcast episode, Royce Bair, commonly referred to as the "father of nightscape photography," shares a wealth of knowledge about photographing the night sky. We cover the differe...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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50:57

Tips and Tricks for Better Fall Photography Images
Fall is here, and with it comes one of the best times of year to be a landscape photographer. Golden-colored trees make for excellent subjects, but capturing images that are worthy of being in your portfolio can prove challenging. In this episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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25:05

Mike Mezeul II - Having the Right Tools for the Job
Half the battle in photography is having the right equipment to capture a story rather than just a picture. Seeing the landscape through not only your wide-angle lens but also all other focal lengths will help you improve your photography. In...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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40:14

Mastering Long Exposure Photography
The long exposure is one of the most popular ways to photograph moving water, especially rivers, waterfalls, and oceans. Despite its popularity, photographers make some major mistakes when shooting these subjects. In this episode, you'll learn ...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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26:27
