In this episode of Shutter Trails, I sit down with Colorado-based landscape photographer, adventurer, educator, and podcast host Matt Payne.
Matt is the creator of the long-running photography podcast F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, co-founder of the Natural Landscape Photography Awards, and an accomplished mountaineer who has climbed the 100 highest peaks in Colorado. His passion for adventure and photography has taken him across the world teaching workshops and exploring wild landscapes.
We discuss Matt’s journey from working in clinical psychology to becoming a full-time photographer and educator, how climbing Colorado’s highest mountains shaped his photographic vision, and what he’s learned after interviewing hundreds of the world’s best photographers.
We also dive into:
The biggest lessons Matt has learned from 460+ photography interviews
Why authentic landscape photography matters
The ethics of editing, composites, and AI in photography
How the Natural Landscape Photography Awards promote honesty in nature photography
Teaching workshops and finding unique compositions at iconic locations
Matt’s new book “The Colorado Way”, inspired by hiking the 500-mile Colorado Trail
Matt also shares advice for photographers looking to develop their own creative voice and improve their work.
If you care about landscape photography, creativity, ethics, and the experience of photographing nature, this conversation is packed with insights.
🎧 Topics covered
Landscape photography inspiration
Photography ethics and editing
The Natural Landscape Photography Awards
Teaching photography workshops
Climbing Colorado’s highest mountains
Hiking the Colorado Trail
Building a photography podcast
Finding your creative voice
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