The Perceptive Photographer
Daniel j Gregory
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Hesitation in your work is costing you
Before getting into today’s episode, I want to acknowledge the passing of Jeff Schewe. Jeff’s contributions to the photographic community were immense, and his passion for the craft touched countless…
The misunderstanding of intention in your work
Photographers often hear that they should “shoot with intention.” I agree with this for the most part, but thought it might be a great topic for today’s episode of the Perceptive Photographer…
Interrupting that darn autopilot
In this episode of the podcast, 585, I talk about something that has come up in conversations several times over the past few weeks with different friends and colleagues: the challenge of…
Connections and relationships in our images
In Episode 584 of The Perceptive Photographer, I dig into some ideas about how photography is ultimately about creating connection. Sure, a camera can record information, but meaningful photographs…
What Your Edits Say About You
On this week’s episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I talk about the idea that editing may be one of the most personal parts of photography. Not that behind the lens isn’t important, but long…
May the 4th be with you
As I think about topics for The Perceptive Photographer, I spend a lot of time thinking about how we see not just with our eyes, but with our awareness. And oddly enough, as we approached May 4 which…
From Contact Sheets to Yes And
Welcome to episode 581 of the Perceptive Photographer. This week, I am sharing what I hope are five insightful suggestions to help you think differently about your work in your photography and deepen…
Rethinking Your Photographic Approach
Welcome to episode 580 of Perceptive Photographer. and today I want to explore the ever-evolving relationship we photographers have with technology. From the most basic cameras to today’s powerful…
Triple Distillation and a better photographs
Welcome to episode 579 of the Perceptive Photographer. This week, we explore the unexpected connection between the distillation of alcohol and the art of photography. This idea came to me when I was…
Shifting Perspective in How We Talk About Our Images
This week on the podcast, we explored a deceptively simple but powerful mental exercise: What if nobody cared about what you care about in your photography? By playing this “what if” game, my hope is…
The role of intention and edges in creating meaningful photographs
In episode 577 of the Perceptive Photographer, I wanted to offer a different take on how we approach composition that goes beyond traditional rules. Instead of simply arranging subjects within a…
Working with sweet spots
In this episode, we explore the “sweet spots” in photography. You know when things feel right when those , settings, and workflow tweaks that make your images realy connect. From camera settings to…
Playing a good mind game with our work
This week, I explore a positive “mind game” you can play in your photography that can inspire you to see your work differently. These mental strategies can motivate you to approach each shoot with…
Thinking about entry points
In episode 574 of The Perceptive Photographer, I dig into the idea of the emotional “entry points” that invite viewers into a photograph. This isn’t about leading lines or the rule of thirds. It’s…
In conversation with Jenny Hansen Das
In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I sit down with Jenny Hansen Das a great friend and Seattle-based fine art photographer whose work has always amazed me as it finds intersections of …
Exploring meaning from John Berger’s essay “Understanding a Photograph”
Hey there! I hope you are having a great week. In this week’s podcast, I wanted to talk about some of the things that came up for me when I revisited John Berger’s essay, “Understanding a…
When Meaning Splits: Navigating Disagreement in Photographic Critique
In the start of our 11th year, episode 572 of The Perceptive Photographer, I dive back into a often discussed topic that every photographer eventually faces: conflicting critique. It is bound to…
Composition as Personal Expression and Growth
I hope you are having a great week and thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of the Perceptive Photographer. The just happens to be episode 571 and we still have one week of the Winter Olympics…
Is an audience required for meaning, or just for momentum?
In Episode 570 of The Perceptive Photographer, I found myself circling a couple of questions: Is an audience required for meaning, or just for momentum? And if no one ever sees a photograph, does it…
Moments that make us stop
When was the last time a photograph or moment behind the camera lens truly made you stop and catch your breath? Not just a quick “oh, that’s nice,” but a real, lingering moment of connection? Well,…
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