One Year of Shutter Nonsense: Anniversary Bonus Episode

One year ago, we recorded the very first episode of Shutter Nonsense in the Great Smoky Mountains. For this bonus anniversary episode, we are back in the Smokies reflecting on the first year of the podcast, answering listener questions, and talking about what we have learned from recording the show, leading workshops together, and having regular conversations about landscape photography. In this episode, Shutter Nonsense hosts Michael and Jeffrey talk about how working together has influenced their photography, why certain images become favorites because of the experience behind them, what happens when motivation to photograph fades, and how online photography communities can lead to real friendships and creative opportunities. We also talk about the behind-the-scenes work of producing a podcast, including guest scheduling, systems, show notes, video editing, social media, Patreon, and why having a backlog of episodes has helped keep the show moving. Join the Shutter Nonsense Patreon community to participate in post-episode conversations and share your own photography experiences! Available to free and paid members.  https://www.patreon.com/ShutterNonsense Highlights: Recording the anniversary episode back in the Great Smoky Mountain How working together has changed our approach to photography What Michael has learned from Jeffrey about streams and waterfalls What Jeffrey has learned from Michael about woodland photography Favorite photography experiences and the stories behind meaningful images Why some photos matter more because of the experience attached to them Dealing with creative ruts and not wanting to pick up the camera Why local photography is sometimes the first thing to get skipped How Michael and Jeffrey met through the landscape photography community What goes into producing, editing, scheduling, and publishing the podcast Why systems and checklists have helped keep Shutter Nonsense organized The hidden costs of running a podcast Why guest episodes have become such an enjoyable part of the show Books and films that have influenced how we think about photography Whether our wives should get their own Shutter Nonsense episode someday Related Links: Michael 4Runner Tour - https://youtu.be/coE_3kpf29c?si=VCetKMDTpvracOeu Jeffrey 4Runner Tour - https://youtu.be/kOuH2T6u6B4?si=WRNQ6gwg_xVT_KgZ Landscape Photographers Worldwide Discord - https://discord.do/landscape-photographers-worldwide/ The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Secret_Life_of_Walter_Mitty_(2013_film) Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Solitaire Colleen Miniuk’s book, So Said the River - https://www.sosaidtheriver.com/ Learn more about Michael's photography: www.michaelrung.com Learn more about Jeffrey's photography: www.jeffreytadlock.com