Joel Truckenbrod - Photographing the Subtle Beauty of Minnesota in Black and White

<p>Welcome to episode 214 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen!</p> <p>This week's guest is a black and white landscape photographer from Minnesota. </p> <p><a href='https://www.joeltruckenbrod.com/'>Joel Truckenbrod</a> is someone most people have never heard of before, and he likes it that way. I was lucky enough to be introduced to his work through our former guest and a great photographer in his own right, Chuck Kimmerle. </p> <p>Joel's photography is really something to behold. I highly encourage listeners to take a moment to visit his website as you listen - you won't be disappointed in what you find there.</p> <p>Joel and I engaged in thoughtful conversation around a multitude of topics this week, including:</p> <ul><li>How it has come to be that very few people have seen his work before.</li> <li>What differentiates landscape photography from other artforms.</li> <li>Why Joel makes photographs.</li> <li>How to find beauty in the non-iconic location.</li> <li>Why he has chosen black and white as his medium of choice.</li> <li>Why he has chosen not to sell his work.</li> <li>How to make ourselves more emotionally open through our work.</li> <li>And tons more!</li> </ul> <p>Over on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/fstopandlisten'>Patreon</a> this week, Joel and I talk about how to slow down and be more deliberate with fast tools.</p> <p>Be sure to scroll down to see all of Joel's amazing photographs!</p> <p>Here's who Joel recommended for the podcast this week:</p> <ul><li><a href='https://www.spiritlightphotography.com/'>Jim Becia</a>.</li> <li><a href='http://www.michelesonsphotography.com/'>Michele Sons</a>.</li> <li><a href='https://benjamin-olson.com/'>Benjamin Olson</a>.</li> </ul> <p>Other items mentioned on the show:</p> <p>1. Colleen Miniuk's <a href='https://www.photographingacadia.com/'>Photographing Acadia book</a>.</p> <p>2. <a href='https://naturallandscapeawards.com/'>Natural Landscape Photography Awards</a>.</p> <p>3. <a href='https://www.onlandscape.