Follow Your Photography Passion to Wild Heights | Jason Bradley

About this episode

Matt Payne interviews Jason Bradley about his journey in photography and the publishing industry.

In episode 478 of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," Matt Payne welcomes back Jason Bradley, publisher and content director of Wild Eye Magazine, to explore the intersection of passion, creativity, and photography publishing. Jason Bradley shares his journey from underwater photography to founding Wild Eye, gives insight into the evolving landscape of nature photography magazines, and stresses the importance of printing images for creative growth. The conversation covers how photographic history and community influence his work, tips for getting published, why writing matters, and the differences between fine art and "postcard" photography. There's also discussion about the revitalization of analog processes, building a photography community, and special giveaways for listeners. Links and Resources Mentioned This Week Jason Bradley / Bradley Photographic Lab Wild Eye Magazine Muench Workshops John Shaw Book Ansel Adams: A Biography by Mary Street Alinder John Sexton Ted Orland Vital Impacts (Amy Vitale's foundation) Patterns by Jon McCormick Bob Talbot Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk Support the show on Patreon Support Matt Payne's Book Wild Eye Magazine promo code "FSTOP"…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Payne

Guest: Jason Bradley

Topics covered

• photography
• publishing
• creative growth
• nature photography
• community building
• analog processes

Keywords

• photography passion
• Wild Eye Magazine
• underwater photography
• nature photography magazines
• creative growth
• photographic history
• community influence
• analog processes

Sponsors

Wild Eye Magazine, Bradley Photographic Print Lab

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Wild Eye Magazine, Bradley Photographic Lab, Muench Workshops, Vital Impacts

Books & works: Ansel Adams: A Biography by Mary Street Alinder, Patterns by Jon McCormick, Crush It by Gary Vaynerchuk

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