Moose Podcasts

In this episode "Are You a Rube Goldberg Photographer?" I hope you're asking yourself, "just what is a are you a Rube Goldberg Photographer?. If you don't know the answer or, you are and seek some help, I have some for you.

In this episode "Practice Makes Perfect?" The phrase "practice makes perfect" leads one to hope that, that is all it takes to make that stunning photography. Have you actually thought about that phrase, I have, and here are my thoughts.

In this episode "Delight of Discovery" The jolt of creativity that comes from the delight of discovery is great for our photographic habit. But after it wears off, what do you do?

In this episode "Your Questions ... Answered?" The past ten days, some great questions have come in from where are my birds, still use the 800mm, where to photograph elk and has COVID-19 affected my photography. Listen to my answers.

In this episode "Are You Wasting Words?" Have you ever done like me, received an email, and rather read every word as the sender intended, you just skimmed it? What if folks do the same thing when they look at your photos?

In this episode "Is It Enough??" In the creative process, from camera to computer to sharing, is this a question that crosses your mind? And if it does, have you come up with an answer to it? As you might have guessed, it has mine.

In this episode "Got the Blues?" Karen emails that she has the blues, the camera just isn't her friend right now. Can you relate to Karen, I sure can at times but we can move past them. Here's just some ideas on how to do just that.

In this episode "How do you take Romantic Photographs if you're NOT a Romantic?" Wow, what a great question Anders had and one I think that has come to many photographers. There is an answer, I think, that we can all come up with for ourselves to move our photography forward. Here are my thoughts on how.

In this episode "Reworking Time?" As photographers, we are incredibly fortunate to record time, for all time. But as time rolls forward, we also are very fortunate to go back in time. Do you, and do you learn from past time?

In this episode "So, What's the Topic?" Seriously, what's the topic? As you'll hear, I had no topic when I started the podcast but then ... well ...

In this episode "Don't Lose That Thought" How's your memory? How much do you remember right after the even, an exciting event? I'm not talking about your recall memory, I'm talking about your visual memory. It's important, let me explain how.

In this episode "I Hate Screwin Up!!" Yep, I make plenty of mistakes behind the camera and I hate each and every one. This is especially true when I know better and I don't listen to past experience. But the greater question is, is it the end of the world?

In this episode "Talkin the Same Language?" All too often as creatives, we need to simply talk to someone. But just who do we turn to when that time comes? You need to find someone who is talkin the same language!

In this episode "How Many Does it Take?" We seem at times to be fixated on numbers and in this case, in the pursuit of the best photo. I have an idea as you might imagine on that number it takes to file the one. It might be more than you think when asking, how many does it take?

In this episode "Organizing the Pegboard" Yep, you might guess I was getting the ol woodshop unpacked at The Ranch. But what does that have to do with YOUR photography? At more than you think!

In this episode "Legacy Glass" A whole lot of you have reached out and asked do you have to shoot just new glass? Many ask if I shoot any "old" glass. And all asked which is best. Here are some of my thoughts on these great questions.

In this episode "New Vistas to Learn & Love" Many of us are coming out of what seems like a long photographic sleep, having been kept indoors for so long. Shaking off that slumber might be as simple as finding new vistas to learn and love.

In this episode “Your Gear ?s Answered, Hopefully” Many photographers work on mastering composition. What if I told you that composition is only the starting point and not the ending […]

In this episode "Where's the Weight?" Many photographers work on mastering composition. What if I told you that composition is only the starting point and not the ending point. Where do you go next in improving your visual storytelling?

In this episode "The Information is Out There ..." if you let it in! I think that pretty much sums up the photographic experience as you'll quickly hear :-)

In this episode "Let's Talk Opportunity" pt1 The #1 reason talented photographers tell me they don't try to get published is because of the lack of time! Most now have not only time on their hands, but there is a real need for you to share your story. In Part 1, we're going to go over how YOU get your photographs published!

In this episode "Let's Talk Opportunity" pt1 The #1 reason talented photographers tell me they don't try to get published is because of the lack of time! Most now have not only a it of time on their hands, but there is a real need for you to share your story. In Part 1, we're going to go over how YOU get your photographs published!

In this episode "All The Time" I've recently been told, a lot, that I always have a camera in my hand and I think about business, all the time! Then they say, I should put them down and have some fun. Do I, do we?

In this episode "Keep the Faith" Photography in normal times can be a road of challenges. Just when you think you had a head of steam, something takes the wind out of your sails. And today, even more so. You just gotta remember to keep the faith.

In this episode "The Next Step" It's a constant photographic challenge, how to get better at it! You might be feeling a little inundated right with life's challenges but I have an idea how to circle things back to your creative side so you can take the next step.

In this episode "The In House Photographer" Moving your photography forward in these times of social distancing might seem to be a challenge. What if you became the in house photograph working for someone you know? Might be a learning challenge!

In this episode "The Filter" We all use a filter in our photography. The problem is, it might be the wrong filter. I have a suggestion for a better one!

In this episode "The Reality" While a photograph can be a "photographic" record, as simple as a change in exposure or use of a polarizer and you have "altered" reality. The question you need to ask your photography, where does YOUR reality lie in your photograph?

In this episode "Muscle Memory" There are some things in photography that, well, just gotta be memorized to make you a more confident photographer. Confidence permits you to take on more challenging aspects of photography that moves it forward and makes is so much more fun. Here's how to increase your muscle memory.

In this episode "Confused in CA" A Podcast listener sent an amazing email with questions about growth, ego and becomin a better photographer. Any of those fears, doubts or questions every pop into your mind? Perhaps my answers from going through the same thing might help you.

In this episode "Editorial Arrangement" How do we arrange the elements in a photograph to tell our story and reach others? Composition befuddles photographers and at times, prevents the photographic process rather than nurture it. There are those who can help you help yourself.

In this episode "Photography - The Insecurity Sport" We are creatives and a large part of that comes insecurity. That insecurity can slow your photographic growth and prevent you from having faith in your own abilities which are probably already sound. You're not alone in this department, let me explain.

In this episode "OnDemand" You can call up music, movies even your refrigerator OnDemand. Can you do that with your photography? Should you be able to do that with your photography?

In this episode "Ctrl A Delete" What runs through your mind when you head out with a camera? What runs through your mind when you put that camera to your eye? What runs through your mind when you look at those photos on the computer? It matters!

In this episode "Question the Answer" We all seek answers to our photographic questions, cause, by and large, it's how we learn. But just because you get an answer doesn't mean, it's the right answer, for you!

In this episode "Story in Motion" How do you improve your photography, in particular, your visual storytelling? This is a great question that came in and as you might think, I have a thought or two you'll find in Story in Motion.

In this episode "The Year in Wrap" A number of your listeners sent in some great questions asking about my 2019, thoughts on what learned, ventured and the best. And in answering those questions, how does it prepare me for a great 2020? The questions and answers might just help you do the same!

In this episode "Tis the Season" Tis the season for the most important aspect of photography, saving memories. It Tis not the season though not to be a photo geek. Let's record those memories while being part of making them!

In this episode "What Scale?" Photographers love to know, is there photograph good or not? In this life long quest, the one thing I don't think is looked at enough is, what scale are these judgment calls being made by? Do you know? You should!

In this episode "In Theory" There are so many things in life that we say we think we're ready for it by saying, In Theory. But with photography, saying In Theory could mean you'll miss the photo. How can we avoid In Theory, in theory?

In this episode "Turkey Day Special" Thanksgiving is the time we stop and give thanks. It's also a time we reflect on the past year. I decided to combine a bunch of those things along with a guest.

In this episode "How Do You ..." Photography, it simply doesn't follow the KISS Theorem. Or, does it? The answer to so many, How Do You ... questions, actually comes down to just one word. And that word is ...

In this episode "Photography Goals" We can help move our photography forward by putting words to our goals. Goals are more than a to-do or wish list, but journey which at the end there is a reward.

In this episode "Kaboom ... Flash Time" By a show of hands, how many are intimidated or outright scared of flash? How many own a flash, know they should use it but it's the last piece of gear pulled out of the kit? Perhaps this will get you past the hurdle.

In this episode "The Kit" So much pressure is put on ourselves and therefore our photography in regards to our kit. When's the last time you thought about what's in your kit, how it's packed and you work out of it? Here are my thoughts.

In this episode "Answer Why" We are in some ways, just moving forward at times without any direction. What happens if we just ask ourselves to Answer Why?

In this episode “It’s All Connected” Can you simply plug-in a recipe and instantly your photograph looks perfect? Of course not but the reason why along with many aspects are […]

In this episode "#1 Photographer Biz Mistake" "You need a great website, you need to be active on social media!" I received an email detailing these and other things that will bring in the business. Do they, really?

In this episode "Buck Fever" Buck fever is a common hunting term that many apply to photography and for good reason. It costs many photographers the great shot while being totally preventable.

In this episode "Fall Prep" It's fall and time to embrace that light. Making that happen means you have done some prep and I talk about what you should do if you're going out after fall color, mammals or birds to make the most of your shooting time.