Authenticity and Trust in Photography | Matt Payne on Pixels Podcast

In this conversation, Matt Payne discusses his current direction and vision in landscape photography, emphasizing the importance of exploring smaller scenes and engaging in conversation with nature. He shares his experience and lessons learned from his through hike, highlighting the physical and mental challenges he faced. Matt also reflects on the challenges he encountered on his artistic journey, including the struggle to find his own voice and the temptation to emulate others. He discusses the balance between personal vision and external validation, and the value of competitions and feedback in fostering growth as a photographer. Matt concludes by discussing the sources of his inspiration and the importance of curiosity and exploration. In this conversation, Matt Payne discusses the power of podcasting for inspiration, the future of photography in the age of AI, authenticity and trust in photography, finding inspiration outside of photography, and introduces his podcast and the Natural Landscape Photography Awards.
Connect with Matt:
www.mattpaynephotography.com/
/ mattpaynephoto
/ mattpaynephotography
/ @mattpayne
naturallandscapeawards.com/
www.cmc.org/books/books/climb...
Socials:
Website: www.bethbuelowphotography.com
Instagram: https:/ bethbuelowphoto
Facebook: / bethbuelowphotography
LinkedIn: / bethbuelow
Acknowledgements:
Inspired Creator Grants: Inspired Creator (www.naturephotographyclasses.com)
Video Editor: Alex Armitage (www.alexarmitage.com)
0:00 Intro
3:00 Direction and Vision
8:10 First Image Discussion
10:18 Second Image Discussion
12:00 Third Image Discussion
16:14 A Surprising Experience
20:00 The Struggle for All Photographers
29:30 Photography Competitions
34:44 Finding Inspiration
39:25 Authenticity and Trust in Photography
45:45 About the F-Stop, Collaborate and Listen Podcast

[@PixelsHeartandArt]

How do you give yourself internal validation? What do you think contributes to authenticity in photography when AI-generated images are going mainstream? We hope you'll share your thoughts on these questions and the conversation!

[@MattPayne]

Beth! This turned out so great! You are a natural interviewer! Keep up the awesome work on the project. I am so excited to have another similar show to listen to / watch. =)

[@PixelsHeartandArt]

Matt, thanks for such a wonderful conversation! I know folks are going to be inspired by your experiences, authenticity, and encouragement. And I really appreciate your very kind words 😊