William Neill - Reflecting on 40 Years of Landscape Photography

<p>Welcome to episode 171 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast. </p> <p>This week's episode features a photographer who probably does not need much introduction as he is widely considered one of the most accomplished modern landscape and nature photographers.  <a href='https://portfolios.williamneill.com/index'>William Neill</a> got his roots and upbringing in landscape photography while living in the Yosemite Valley and working in Ansel Adams' gallery beginning in 1980 and began writing columns for <a href='https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/'>Outdoor Photographer Magazine</a> in 1986. Suffice to say, he has a lifetime's worth of incredible photographic product and has a wealth of knowledge and perspective, which we attempted to tap into on the podcast.  William and I discuss some interesting topics, including:</p> <ul><li>How he got his beginning in photography and writing for Outdoor Photographer Magazine.</li> <li>What it was like learning from the greats in landscape photography like Ansel Adams.</li> <li>Various media formats to consume and learn about landscape photography such as <a href='https://www.onlandscape.co.uk/'>OnLandscape</a>, <a href='https://community.naturephotographers.network/'>NPN</a>, and <a href='https://www.lenswork.com/lwq.htm'>LensWork</a>.</li> <li>William's secret for staying creative over many years in this field.</li> <li>His new book, <a href='https://portfolios.williamneill.com/p/upcoming-new-book'>Light on the Landscape</a>.</li> <li>... and more!</li> </ul> <p>Over on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/fstopandlisten'>Patreon</a> this week, William shares his advice on how to best grow as a photographer and we discuss his approach to portfolio development.</p> <p>I hope you enjoy our conversations!</p> <p>Here are the photographers that William recommended for the podcast:</p> <p>1. <a href='https://www.lightsongfinear/'>John Wawrzonek</a>.</p> <p>2. <a href='https://www.josephholmes.com/'>Joseph Holmes</a>.</p> <p>3. <a href='https://le