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The Perceptive Photographer

Daniel j Gregory

Welcome to The Perceptive Photographer, the podcast where we explore the art, craft, and creative stories behind the lens. Hosted by Daniel Gregory, each episode takes a deep dive into the fascinating world of photography, where we chat about everything from inspiration and history to the personal journeys that shape our creative process. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, this podcast is here to spark new ideas, share practical tips, and help you see the world in a whole new way

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14:36

The misguided adventures of composition in photography

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2020/03/02

Photographers are an odd bunch. We often find our conversations drifting from one absolute to nothing be absolute. One area that I have always found interesting, and seems to fit this back and forth, is how approach and talk about composition. When you learn about photography and photographs, we talk about the rules of composition, elements of composition, and how they should be followed. Then as soon as tell people to follow them, we ask them to break the rules to be exciting or showcase examples

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13:25

How does being focused on production lead to...

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2020/02/24

It is really easy to feel overburdened when working on your photography. There is so much to learn, photograph, and share that you can quickly start to feel like you are under a tremendous amount of pressure to deliver. It might be pressure for time, expectations being met, desire, or just plain ego. No matter the cause, the notion that we are under so much pressure to produce that we get stuck might be caused by how we think about production and creating meaningful work. When we get under too much

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13:31

When the camera does it job better than you thought...

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2020/02/17

I was having a conversation about the advances in camera technology and how at some point in the not to distant future the camera will make a perfect captured frame with exact colors, focus, infinity depth-of-field possibilities, etc. My friend was all excited about that possibility. I, in turn, asked what happens when the camera is no longer to blame for a bad photograph? And if it isn't the camera, how is that different today. In this week's podcast, we dive into that question of what is really

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13:17

How sacred places, people and things can change our...

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2020/02/10

A sacred place or thing historically as been often associated with the worship of a deity or god. However, something can be sacred, even outside the context of religion. There could be places, people, ideas, or things that inspire, stimulate, are worthy of honor, or hold meaning in our lives. These sacred things could be very personal or allow us to connect with something bigger than just ourselves. In this week's podcast, we talk about how our approach to sacred can impact our photography. In some

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12:37

Notions of the precious photographic moment

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2020/02/03

A friend recently recanted a story to me about how, when he was in school, they were only allowed to shoot one roll (36 frames) a week for homework. No more than that one roll for any week. He talked about how each frame became more critical because of the discipline and experience you had to have to get the best of the week in those 36 frames. As he was talking, he mentioned that each frame was more precious than he imagined when he started. That got me thinking about the notion of precious in

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14:50

Why opposites aren’t always an either or proposition

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2020/01/27

A recent trip to the store had me overhear a couple talking about how opposites attract. I couldn't get that idea out of my head and how it might apply to photography. I eventually made a list of opposites that I could think of related to photography. As I completed the list, I realized that many of these are no opposites that attract or repel but rather work together. This week's podcast takes a look at how to develop a list of opposites and how diving deeper into the word pairs can lead to a

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12:54

The wrong type of research can ruin a photograph

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2020/01/20

Ok, maybe there isn't really wrong research. I do think there is the research we do before a trip that can have us create work that isn't our best. In this week's podcast, I talk about how your approach to researching where and what to photograph at any given location can be a problem in creating your work. I think research is essential when planning for a trip or outing. However, I do believe that if we spend most of our research time looking at other's photographs online of the same places can

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14:31

The road to nowhere

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2020/01/13

This week's podcast takes a deeper dive into the question we discussed last week about facing difficult times in your creative process. I think everyone gets stuck sometimes and ends up in a dark place when creating. There are times when you have to take photographs because the bills depend on them being made, but even then, those photographs can be hard to make. You have a voice in your head telling you that things are hard, can't be done, and you just aren't feeling it. At times you feel like you

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14:57

Five listener questions to start 2020

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2020/01/06

As we kick off 2020, I thought I would make this week's podcast all about the five most common questions I got asked in 2019 that weren't related to camera gear or printing. I thought each question was exciting and provided an interesting insight into the creative process. Here are the questions I talk about in the podcast this week. I hope that you find the questions as enjoyable as I did. 1. What was the biggest lesson you learned in 2019? 2. How long does it take to become a professional

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12:43

2020 and the importance of time

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2019/12/30

As we close down the year and decade, many of us start to look back and reflect on the past year or ten. I am not a huge fan of looking back at what was cool in 2015 as a part of the decade. I would much rather think about the coming year. As photographers, we are always dealing with time and issues in time. It is part of the reading of photographs and the making of photographs. As the new year dawns, I got to thinking about how much time there is. I hear from so many people how time is lost, and

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12:58

Is your approach to your photography too narrow?

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2019/12/23

I'm excited to be producing my 250th episode of the podcast for this week. It is a milestone that I never imagined when I started years ago, and it has been fun thinking about all the episodes I have had the honor to create thus far. As I began to reminiscing, I realized how much my podcast, while photography and creativity focused, isn't really about being a better photographer by using a formula, but rather more about a wandering path. That realization got me thinking about how much we can miss

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13:20

Autofocus or manual focus issues

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2019/12/16

I was recently helping a friend who was insistent that his camera lens needed to be adjusted because it wasn't able to properly autofocus. I tried to tell him that it was likely a technique issue, but he was insistent. So he and I got together to test the lens, and sure enough, it was him and not the lens. As I reflected on the experience, I got to thinking bout how many of us have a manual focus autofocus issue in our photography. In the old days, most people who missed focus would assume it was

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12:36

Perspective is more than just about lenses

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2019/12/09

Most photographers, when they are learning about camera gear, learn that the lens controls the perspective. This isn't exactly accurate; the subject to lens distance determines perspective along with the point of view. However, from a podcast a few weeks ago about fear, I was asked about perspective and meaningful photography. This week's podcast is about how our perspective and approach to the things we photograph will be a cornerstone for what defines important personal photography.

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11:58

For the love of bad photographs

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2019/12/02

I don't know a photographer who sets out to make or take bad photographs. Yet, we all come home with lots and lots of bad pictures. In this week's podcast, we take a look at the value of the bad photograph. I feel too many photographers don't take photographs for fear of the bad photo, but you have to respect the photographer that in the face of that fear is willing to pick up the camera and make photos every day. While most of us might want to avoid making them, I argue that there is value in

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11:57

Hardest thing to photograph

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2019/11/25

I have often wondered what people think is the hardest thing to photograph. When I have conversations about this, those conversations more often than not start with some technical aspects of photography. Learning how to use studio lighting, getting in a good location, or finding a unique vantage point are all topics I hear people talk about. This week's podcast focuses on what I feel is the hardest thing to photograph. That is the thing that causes us to feel fear or some reason. Maybe it is not

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12:40

Five pieces of gear for every camera bag

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2019/11/18

If you listen to this podcast for very long, you know that it isn't really about camera gear, but this week I did want to focus on the five most essential pieces of gear you should always have in your camera bag. Luckily, you can get all of these pieces of gear for little to no money, and many of you might even have them already around the house. The purpose of this equipment is not to add to your physical gear, but rather to shift your mental approach to your photography. Each one of these pieces

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12:06

Updated: The act of giving and working without failure

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2019/11/11

In this week's podcast, we take a look at two important questions that can have a significant impact on your approach to your photography. The first question deals with our approach to failure. What would you do in your photography if there was no such thing as failure? Do you think if you took a risk, would you see the world in a new way? The second question focuses on our notion of taking and giving in photography. If you could give one photo to someone, what would it be? As you will hear in

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11:04

Are you validating the wrong things?

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2019/11/04

I was recently having a gear conversation with a friend who was asking me to validate a decision they make on a new camera purchase. They wanted me to tell them that with that new camera they were going to be able to take the photographs they always wanted. I just couldn't do that. Anyone who has listened to this podcast for a while knows that it isn't the gear that makes the photo. So this week's podcast is all about the validation of our decision-making process and how it can impact our work. I

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12:24

Your mental approach is everything

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2019/10/28

I am always bothered when I hear people say that you are too optimistic, or you're wearing rose-colored glasses. My response to them is always the same. Your damn right, I am. The outlook you have on life, and your creativity is the most significant decision you can make. Now, this isn't to say that I don't worry, fret, or get stressed at times, but when that happens, I work to get back to a place where I can focus all that is good and great. I often hear photographers worry about new gear,

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12:32

Do you ever feel like you are on a hot streak?

The Perceptive Photographer ·

2019/10/21

I have several friends who like to gamble. Poker and blackjack for the most part. When they are playing, they always talk about being on a hot streak or a cold streak. When it is good, things are hot, and the universe seems to give them the cards they need. When it is bad, well, it is bad. I think many of us approach our photography in the same way. We remove the focus, effort, energy, and vision to an external source calling it a hot streak or luck. Luck is something that we see as a way of

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