This episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen is a heartfelt tribute to the podcast's Patreon community, showcasing the collective creativity and passion that fuels the show. Rather than focusing on technical details or individual stories, Matt Payne honors the spirit of collaboration, sharing a diverse range of voices as members talk about their latest projects, personal growth, and unique journeys in photography. The episode emphasizes how the community supports and inspires each other, and celebrates the connections, encouragement, and ongoing learning that come from being part of this engaged group. It’s a reminder that the podcast thrives because of its listeners, and an invitation to anyone seeking a welcoming creative space to get involved and help keep the community growing.

P.S. You might benefit from watching on YouTube this week! Thank you to everyone who participated! It was amazing to see your projects!

Links:

1. Drishti Arya
2. Trail Option (D. Craig Young)
3. Shutter Nonsense Podcast (Michael Rung & Jeffrey Tadlock)
4. Michael Rung Photography
5. Photo Pack Pro (Michael Rung)
6. Light of Day Gallery (Steve Caputo)
7. Astrid Preisz
8. Alex Berger
9. Natalie Grybiene
10. James Vooght
11. Madeleine Lenagh
12. Joe Doherty
13. Jeffrey Tadlock Photography
14. Patrick Krohn / One Eyed Dog Studios

In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne sits down with photographer Mark Schumann to discuss his powerful multiyear documentary project capturing homelessness across America. Mark Schumann shares his journey photographing and interviewing hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness in over 70 cities, focusing on portraying them with dignity, humanity, and nuance rather than stereotypes. The conversation explores the complexities and misconceptions of homelessness, the ethical challenges of documentary work, the importance of personal connection in portraiture, and Mark Schumann's choice to shoot the project entirely on film for its historical resonance. The episode also offers reflections on the broader impact of storytelling in photography and advice for other photographers interested in meaningful long-term projects. If you're interested in the intersection of ethics, empathy, and visual storytelling, this episode is a must-listen.

Resources and Links Discussed

1. Mark Schumann's Website
2. Robert Turner
3. Dorothea Lange's book - Grab a Hunk of Lightning
4. Nathan Benn's book - Florida: A Peculiar Paradise
5. Arthur Meyerson's book - The Color of Light
6. Support this podcast on Patreon

In this episode of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, Matt Payne sits down with mountain photographer Scott Kranz to explore Scott’s dramatic shift from a legal career to full-time outdoor photography in the Cascades. They dive into Scott’s deep connection with Washington’s mountains, especially the North Cascades, and the physical and mental challenges of documenting them. Scott shares insights from his massive projects—the 50 Peaks and Washington 100—to celebrate these landscapes and the effort required to capture their rugged beauty. The conversation also covers the importance of local passion projects, building relationships with brands, navigating risk and logistics in alpine photography, and Scott’s process for curating his upcoming book, Cascade High, which blends storytelling, adventure, and meaningful imagery. If you’re looking for inspiration around creative risk, project-building in photography, and the transformative power of the mountains, this episode won’t disappoint.

Resources and Links:

• Scott Kranz's Books
• Snow & Spire by John Scurlock
• Light on the Landscape by William Neill
• Support this podcast on Patreon
• Gina Danza (Wild Gina)
• Elizabeth Gadd
• Scott Rinckenberger
• Matt's book, "The Colorado Way"
• Watch the episode on YouTube