David Brookover - Using Landscape Photography to Understand Culture

<p>Welcome to episode 173 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.</p> <p> </p> <p>This week's episode features a photographer who has owned their own gallery in Jackson Hole, Wyoming since 2001 - <a href='https://www.brookovergallery.com/'>David Brookover</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>David's gallery is filled with custom-framed platinum palladium prints from his extensive travels throughout the world as a fine art landscape photographer. David got his start as a photographer while studying acupuncture in Japan back in 1986, where he was immersed in the Japanese culture which had a significant influence on his work as a photographer.</p> <p>David and I discuss some interesting topics, including:</p> <ul><li>How David used photography as a way to understand a new place and culture,</li> <li>Transitioning from a full-time job to full-time photography,</li> <li>Platinum Palladium printing and his print-making process,</li> <li>The secret to longevity in the craft of landscape photography</li> <li>... and more!</li> </ul> <p>I hope you enjoy our conversation. To hear more and to support the show, head over to <a href='https://www.patreon.com/fstopandlisten'>Patreon.com/fstopandlisten</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Here are the photographers that David recommended for the podcast:</p> <p>1. <a href='https://clydebutcher.com/'>Clyde Butcher</a>.</p> <p>2. <a href='https://www.keithcarterphotographs.com/'>Keith Carter</a>.</p> <p>3. <a href='http://www.revealedinnature.com/jake-davis'>Jake Davis</a>.</p> <p>4. <a href='https://www.sallymann.com/'>Sally Mann</a>.</p> <p>5. <a href='https://kenroizu.com/'>Kenro Izu</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Other items mentioned on the show:</p> <p>1. <a href='https://chrisbyrnephotography.com/columbia-river-gorge-fall-workshop'>Columbia River Gorge workshop</a> from Gary Randall and Chris Byrne.</p> <p> </p> <p>I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via <a href='http://www.instagram.com/MattPaynePhoto'>Instagram</a>, <a href='http://www.fac