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Michael Pach's decades of experience and adventures shine through in his thoughts on what it means to be creative, practicing mindfulness, the appeal—and sometimes challenges—of astrophotography, and forming relationships with whatever we point our camera at.Mike Pach, owner of 3 Peaks Photography & Design, is an internationally known, award-winning photographer, speaker and author with more than 40 years of experience in photography. He is on the board of DarkSky Colorado, the founder of the Colorado Photography Learning Group and has been teaching photography and Photoshop classes since 2007. Mike is the author of "Colorado Springs Then and Now," and he conducts night-sky photography workshops. He is a former aerospace engineer with a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Louis University and an MBA from Maryville University. Mike is also an ambassador for Move Shoot Move, is a NiSi reseller and has a retail website called AdventureCam Photo (http://adventurecamphoto.com) Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B0Bs4QAXjwI?si=GMKJQ21erMTaNGPhRecommended App:PhotoPills: https://www.photopills.com/Connect with Mike:Main Website: https://3peaksphoto.com/Workshops: https://3peaksphoto.com/westcliffeworkshops/ and https://3peaksphoto.com/paintminesworkshops/Book: https://3peaksphoto.com/cos150/Same Tree Different Day (365-day project): https://3peaksphoto.com/stdd/Classes (next round begins Jan 2025): https://3peaksphoto.com/classes/photography-class/Colorado Photography Learning Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cplg1Every like, comment, subscribe, and share helps this channel grow and benefit photographers everywhere. You can also show your appreciation and support by buying me a chai ☕️: http://buymeacoffee.com/bethbuelow Thank you so much! 💙Socials:http://www.bethbuelowphotography.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bethbuelowphotoAcknowledgements:Inspired Creator Grants: http://www.naturephotographyclasses.com/inspired-creatorVideo Editor Alex Armitage: http://www.alexarmitage.comMusic Composed by musicdoctor: https://audiojungle.net/user/musicdoctor/portfolio

Cole Thompson joins me for a wide-ranging and engaging conversation. You’re going to hear his thoughts on why ego is the enemy of vision, the value of seizing the moment, and the stories behind a few of his favorite images. And of course, we talk about his well-known and sometimes controversial practice of photographic celibacy.Watch this episode on YouTubeConnect with Cole:Website: http://ColethompsonPhotography.comThe Cole & John Show: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0gOteOpenP5j3CXrEmJFjAInstagram: http://instagram.com/colepthompsonSocials:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PixelsHeartandArtWebsite: http://www.bethbuelowphotography.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethbuelowphotoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethbuelowphotographyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbuelow/Acknowledgements:Inspired Creator Grants: http://www.naturephotographyclasses.com/inspired-creatorVideo Editor Alex Armitage: http://www.alexarmitage.com

Is there such a thing as loving photography too much? If we asked my guest today, the answer would definitely be NO! Her enthusiasm is inspiring, and so is her honest sharing about her path as a photographer.I’m pleased to welcome Martha Montiel to the conversation. She shares how her style has evolved over the years, what she’s learned from having world-class mentors, and why it’s beneficial to explore different genres of photography in the spirit of staying creatively energized and learning what types of subjects you enjoy.Learn more about the Women’s Winter Photography Conference, hosted by the Outdoor Photo Alliance, February 6-9, 2025, in Estes Park, Colorado. You can get $100 off your registration fee by entering PIXELS100 at checkout: https://www.outdoorphotoalliance.comConnect with Martha:http://www.marthamontielphotography.comhttp://www.outdoorphotoalliance.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Marthamontielphotography/https://www.instagram.com/marthamontielphotography/Socials:https://www.youtube.com/@PixelsHeartandArthttp://www.bethbuelowphotography.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bethbuelowphotohttps://www.facebook.com/bethbuelowphotographyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbuelow/Acknowledgements:Inspired Creator Grants: http://www.naturephotographyclasses.com/inspired-creatorVideo Editor: Alex Armitage: http://www.alexarmitage.comView this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2wWCb91KKw&list=PLaUQ33Eh9FrrOXCUorA4Co5JrOKDbhNZJ&index=1

Let's talk about a word we sometimes avoid when talking about our photography: PLAY. I embrace the concept even as I use every other word to describe the process. What's up with that?! Here's why play should be taken seriously and a few ideas to help shift our mindset. By the end, I hope you'll agree with me: play is the way!In the YouTube version of this podcast, I share images throughout that represent my photographic play: https://youtu.be/pQw_d2MkVD4Socials:https://www.youtube.com/@PixelsHeartandArtWebsite: http://www.bethbuelowphotography.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethbuelowphotoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bethbuelowphotographyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbuelow/Acknowledgements:A special thanks to Inspired Creator Grants for their support of this channel: http://www.naturephotographyclasses.com/inspired-creator

When you bring together an engineering mind with a creative heart and insatiable curiosity, the result is the amazing work of Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero. Through our conversation, you are going to experience her as the embodiment of a spirit of play, experimentation, and thoughtfulness. We talk about how her multi-disciplinary background informs her photography, the role of community in connection and inspiration, and how we can respond when we feel fear or hesitation as we find our creative way in the world.Jeanie also shares info about the Women’s Winter Photography Conference being hosted by the Outdoor Photo Alliance, February 6-9, 2025, in Estes Park, Colorado. You can get $100 off your registration fee by entering PIXELS100 at checkout: https://www.outdoorphotoalliance.com/womens-photography-conference About Jeanie: Jeanie’s background is as varied as the photos that she takes. She’s worked as a software engineer, a massage therapist, an English teacher in Vietnam, a photo restoration artist (which is how she learned Photoshop) and most recently ran a small software business with her husband in the crafting world. Since 2017 Jeanie has put that same creative passion into her photography. Her mission in life is to inspire others on their creative journeys through documenting her own photographic explorations. She lives in the Rocky Mountain foothills in northern Colorado and volunteers her time as a photographer for Larimer County Natural Resources.http://www.thedigitaljeanie.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thedigitaljeanieJeanie Recommends:Sherri Mabesherrimabeimages.cominstagram.com/starlitwaltzWatch this episode on YouTube: youtu.be/qPqN3mqDDgoSocials:https://www.youtube.com/@PixelsHeartandArtbethbuelowphotography.com instagram.com/bethbuelowphotofacebook.com/bethbuelowphotography linkedin.com/in/bethbuelow/ Acknowledgements: Inspired Creator Grants: naturephotographyclasses.com/inspired-creatorVideo Editor: Alex Armitage: alexarmitage.com

Are you ready to ask yourself some big questions in the spirit of being a more expressive photographer? Guy Tal is my guest, and he's going to inspire you to think more deeply about your relationship to photography and creativity. The word “existential” comes up more than once, so I hope you’re game to take a fascinating philosophical journey with us. We talk about photographic promiscuity, the role of ethics in our work, and how to become more open to the world around us.Guy Tal is a professional writer and photographic artist living in Utah. He is the author of several books, a blogger, and an educator. In his photographs, he aims to express emotions and moods rather than to document or commemorate the appearances of places or events.To find links to resources and images referenced in this episode, visit https://www.bethbuelowphotography.com/pixels-episodes/philosophical-approach-photography-guy-talGuy's books, including "Be Extraordinary": https://guytal.com/booksSocials:https://www.youtube.com/@PixelsHeartandArthttp://www.bethbuelowphotography.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bethbuelowphotohttps://www.facebook.com/bethbuelowphotographyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbuelow/Acknowledgements:Inspired Creator Grants: Inspired Creator (http://www.naturephotographyclasses.com/inspired-creator)Video Editor: Alex Armitage (http://www.alexarmitage.com)

Mindfulness might be something of a buzzword, but when it comes to our photography, it’s worth the effort to make it a practice, and my guest today gives us some useful tips on how to do that. In this episode, I’m speaking with photographer Beth Young. As you might expect when you get two Beths together, we had a great time, talking about embracing slow photography, finding order in chaos, how constraints help us expand our creativity, and making sure social media isn’t the boss of us.Mentioned in this episode:Embrace the Shake (Phil Hansen): https://www.ted.com/talks/phil_hansen_embrace_the_shakeThe Paradox of Choice (Barry Schwartz): https://www.ted.com/talks/barry_schwartz_the_paradox_of_choiceAbout Beth Young: Residing in Sacramento, California, Beth Young is a practicing architect and prolific nature photographer passionate about capturing uplifting images that endeavor to communicate the therapeutic effects of photography, both for the photographer and the observer. By employing a palette of bright colors and warm light on the landscape, Beth’s uplifting imagery seeks to conjure feelings of hope, healing, and renewal with an emphasis on wellness and the human experience. Beth Young’s photography is shown in group and solo gallery exhibitions, and is featured in hospitals, clinics, cancer centers, and healthcare facilities across the country. Through her print sales, she commits a percentage of profits to cancer causes that directly benefit patients within her community.https://www.optimalfocusphotography.com/https://www.instagram.com/optimal_focus/https://www.facebook.com/optimalfocusphotographyhttps://www.youtube.com/@PixelsHeartandArthttp://www.bethbuelowphotography.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bethbuelowphotohttps://www.facebook.com/bethbuelowphotographyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbuelow/Acknowledgements: Inspired Creator Grants: Inspired Creator (http://www.naturephotographyclasses.com/inspired-creator) Video Editor: Alex Armitage (http://www.alexarmitage.com)

It's interesting that, as someone who appreciates control, I've chosen both a photography approach (abstracts, intentional camera movement) and an artistic medium (alcohol inks) that require a willingness to lose control. Wisdom from Rick Rubin and "The Creative Act" gets us in the frame of mind to loosen our grip and trust the process. Part 2 in a series exploring creativity cross-training.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4sTp-8FfPqs?si=flqGL1OQ85GrkMV3Part 1, "I'm having an affair": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6H2fb1HuGeQhttp://www.bethbuelowphotography.comhttps://www.instagram.com/bethbuelowphoto/