Todd Pickering - The Merits of an Education in Fine Art | Curating our Work

<p>Welcome to episode 245 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen with your host Matt Payne.</p> <p>This week on the podcast I was joined by <a href='http://www.toddpickering.com/'>Todd Pickering</a> - a full-time professional photographer from Point Reyes, California. Todd has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute and owns his own gallery where he showcases what he describes as quiet work. He also has done a lot of photography gigs for California wineries. Todd and I talk a lot about the benefits of obtaining an education in art, and the role his professional gigs have played in improving the way he approaches nature photography.</p> <p>On this week's episode we discuss:</p> <ul><li>Todd's journey into photography through his education in fine art,</li> <li>How his work with wineries has positively impacted his ability to make his landscape images,</li> <li>How his trips into nature with his wife have transformed the way he sees photography,</li> <li>How Todd curates his work for his gallery and his customers,</li> <li>And a lot more!</li> </ul> <p>Over on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/fstopandlisten'>Patreon</a> this week, Todd and I chat briefly about art reps and how to value our work when we are asked to sell it to a third party representative.</p> <p>Here's who Todd recommended for the podcast this week:</p> <ul><li><a href='https://jerrydodrill.photoshelter.com/index'>Jerry Dodrill</a>.</li> <li><a href='https://www.carlosporrata.com/'>Carlos Porrata</a>.</li> <li><a href='https://www.stevebabbittphotography.com/'>Steve Babbitt</a>.</li> </ul> <p>Other items mentioned on the show:</p> <p>1. Support the podcast on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/fstopandlisten'>Patreon</a>.</p> <p>2. Nature Photographer's Network <a href='http://naturephotographers.network/fstop'>Special Offer</a>.</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.facebook.com/MattPay