Chris Murray - Quiet Scenes & the Difficulties with Full-Time Artistry

<p>Welcome to episode 224 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!</p> <p>This week on the podcast I was joined by <a href='https://www.chrismurrayphotography.com/'>Chris Murray</a>, a professional full-time nature photographer living in Syracuse, New York. Chris' photography predominately features the the woods, lakes, mountains, and streams of New York State. Chris is a geologist by training and his lens is typically focused on quiet scenes of nature in his own backyard.</p> <p>Chris and I discuss a variety of topics this week, including:</p> <ul><li>The connection between the study of natural sciences and nature photography.</li> <li>The role that the history of our artform has on his work.</li> <li>Copying other photographers work.</li> <li>The difficulties of being a full-time artist.</li> <li>And a lot more.</li> </ul> <p>Here are the individuals that Chris recommended on the podcast:</p> <ol><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/thomasfleckenstein2018/?hl=en'>Thomas Fleckenstein</a>.</li> <li><a href='https://www.jllorens.com/'>Jaume Llorens</a>.</li> <li><a href='http://www.naderdaii.com/'>Nader Daii</a>.</li> <li><a href='http://mattoliverphotography.com/'>Matt Oliver</a>.</li> <li><a href='https://www.markbowie.com/'>Mark Bowie</a>.</li> </ol><p>Other items mentioned on the show:</p> <p>1. <a href='https://naturallandscapeawards.com/'>Natural Landscape Photography Awards</a>.</p> <p>2. Guy Tal's Book, "<a href='https://rockynook.com/shop/photography/more-than-a-rock-2nd-edition/?REF=43'>More Than a Rock</a>" - use code GUYTAL35 for 35% off! Support the show on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/fstopandlisten'>Patreon.</a></p>