The Fine Art Photography Podcast

Hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast. I'm your host, Keith Dotson, a professional fine art photographer. In this episode, we will gain insight into Ansel Adam's photograph, "The Golden Gate (Before the Bridge)" through his correspondence with the man who bought it in 1965. The documents came to light as part of an auction of the print. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠icatchshadows.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy a fine art print: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://keithdotson.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy a copy of my book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Sources and Links Erath.com. "The Story of Erath." (Link) Oregon Wine Press. "In Memoriam: Dick Erath: Remembering the founder of Erath Winery." (Link) Sotheby's Lot Detail: Ansel Adams, "The Golden Gate (Before the Bridge)" (⁠Link⁠) The Ansel Adams Gallery. "The golden gate before and after the bridge." (Link) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast: A field audio recording of the sounds of raindrops and birds in the woods, at the mysterious site of a 70-year-old wrecked car. But the audio will focus on the ambient sounds of the forest in a rain shower. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠icatchshadows.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy a fine art print: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://keithdotson.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy a copy of my book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

Hey everybody, welcome back to another episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast. I'm your host, Keith Dotson -- a professional fine art photographer with more than a passing interest in landscape photography so I thought NPS visitor stats might be of interest to other landscape and wildlife photographers. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠icatchshadows.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy⁠⁠⁠⁠ How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy a fine art print: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://keithdotson.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy a copy of my book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Sources and Links National Parks Service Press Rerlease. 325.5 million visits to national parks in 2023, 4.5 million visits to Yellowstone National Park. (Link) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode, how fine art photographer Gregory Crewdson makes his monumental photographs. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: ⁠⁠⁠icatchshadows.com⁠⁠⁠ Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy⁠⁠⁠ How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: ⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson⁠⁠⁠ Buy a fine art print: ⁠⁠⁠https://keithdotson.com⁠⁠⁠ Buy a copy of my book: ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv⁠⁠⁠ (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Sources and Links Substack. Crewdson Trail Log. "Making Eveningside." YouTube. SCI-Arc Channel. "Interview with Gregory Crewdson." The United Nations of Photography. "Thoughts on Gregory Crewdson." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode, the analog film stocks, camera, and lens choices for Wes Anderson's visually stunning new movie Asteroid City. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: ⁠⁠icatchshadows.com⁠⁠ Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy⁠⁠ How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson⁠⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson⁠⁠ Buy a fine art print: ⁠⁠https://keithdotson.com⁠⁠ Buy a copy of my book: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv⁠⁠ (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Sources and Links Casual Photofile. "What’s That Camera in Wes Anderson’s Latest Film, Asteroid City?" Focus Features. "Asteroid City’s Cinematographer Shares How They Created the Film's Out-of-This-World Look" Kodak. "DP Robert Yeoman ASC used KODAK 35mm color/B&W film to deliver a striking result on Wes Anderson's 'Asteroid City'" YouTube. Academy Originals. "Creative Spark: Robert Yeoman" YouTube. In Depth Cine. "The Pros & Cons Of Film Vs Digital: Featuring Robert Yeoman" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

Hey everybody keith dotson here welcoming you back to another episode of the fine art photographer podcast.In this episode, a field recording of rowdy crows loudly cawing in the treetops amidst the sounds of other birds -- and since this was recorded in an urban park -- also you may hear the sounds of morning traffic.I recorded this audio while out with my camera just after sunrise. And now, the energetic sounds of crows cawing. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: ⁠⁠icatchshadows.com⁠⁠ Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy⁠⁠ How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson⁠⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson⁠⁠ Buy a fine art print: ⁠⁠https://keithdotson.com⁠⁠ Buy a copy of my book: ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv⁠⁠ (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode, a bit of fascinating and bizarre photography history. Was Chicago photographer Henry Jestram driven to the insane asylum and his death because of séances performed by notorious spiritualist swindlers the Bangs Sisters? Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: ⁠icatchshadows.com⁠ Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: ⁠https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy⁠ How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: ⁠https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson⁠ Subscribe on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson⁠ Buy a fine art print: ⁠https://keithdotson.com⁠ Buy a copy of my book: ⁠https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv⁠ (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. Sources and Links Baltimore Magazine. “Not Dead Yet.” Hornellsville Weekly Tribune. “The Bangs Sisters: The Two Bouncing Mediums of the City of Chicago.” Hornellsville, New York. Friday, April 20th, 1888. Pg. 1. Washington Post. “Chicago’s Bogus Spiritualists”. Washington, D.C. April 17, 1888. p. 6. Wikipedia. “The Bangs Sisters.” Wikipedia. “Spiritualism.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'll tell you what it was like visiting Jackson Fine Art -- one of the top fine art photography galleries in the U.S., located in Atlanta, Georgia. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

Welcome back to another episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast.  In this episode, a field recording of sounds from the deep backroads of rural Tennessee. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, a major collection of photographs goes to Indiana. AllAboutPhoto.com "Photo Museums" https://www.all-about-photo.com/photo-venues/photo-museums.php Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, the thunderous sound of waves crashing onto the shore at Cannon Beach, Oregon. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'll share the daily notes from my winter photography trip to Portland, Oregon, and beyond. Hear about my adventures and what kinds of scenes caught my eye. NOTE: In the audio, I mispronounced art Jun Kaneko's name, and for that, I apologize. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

It's something no one ever talks about, but perhaps among the most important parts of a landscape or wildlife photographer's kit. In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, the importance of a good pair of hiking boots.  Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, I'm excited to announce two new books -- plus, I've launched a Discord channel. You're invited to join! Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast: Pentax has announced intentions to re-enter the film camera market. Details are few, but I'll share what has been announced. See the Pentax video here: https://youtu.be/ilBbVpgLP_0 Not sponsored by Pentax. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Join the new Fine Art Photography Discord channel here: https://discord.gg/sAWJbKUquy Sources and Links Listen ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, We'll discuss a new movie about Lee Miller being made in Croatia, with Kate Winslet playing Lee. And we'll discuss the fascinating life of Lee Miller herself. Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Listen ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Sources and Links artbook.com. "Lee Miller in Hitler's Bathtub" https://www.artbook.com/blog-featured-image-lee-miller-hitlers-bathtub.html BBC. "Lee Miller: In Hitler's Bathtub" https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20140903-in-hitlers-bathtub DPReview. "From Vogue to war-torn Europe: American model turned photographer Lee Miller to be played by Kate Winslet in upcoming film" https://www.dpreview.com/news/5468650156/vogue-war-american-model-photographer-lee-miller-played-by-kate-winslet-in-upcoming-film IMDB. "Lee." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5112584/?ref_=tt_mv_close Period. "Kotex Girl." https://www.period.media/culture/kotex-girl/ San Diego Tribune. "British Spies Kept Tabs on Photographer Lee Miller" https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-eu-britain-lee-miller-030209-2009mar02-story.html The Guardian. "Glamorous socialites were spied on by MI5" https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2009/mar/03/national-archives-mi5-socialites The Telegraph. "Lee Miller: The Woman in Hitler's Bathtub" https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/photography/10621799/Lee-Miller-the-woman-in-Hitlers-bathtub.html Vogue. "Here’s Your First Look at Kate Winslet as Vogue Model and War Correspondent Lee Miller" https://www.vogue.com/article/kate-winslet-lee-miller-vogue-model-war-correspondent Wikipedia. "Lee Miller." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Miller How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, the film photography market is surging, but is it really the return of analog, or is it a passing fad? Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com Listen ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Sources and Links Deutsche Welle. "Analog photography makes a comeback" https://www.dw.com/en/analog-photography-makes-a-comeback/a-59373991 Marketplace.org. "Film photography has made a comeback. Can manufacturers keep up with demand?" https://www.marketplace.org/2022/11/30/film-photography-has-made-a-comeback-can-manufacturers-keep-up-with-demand/ McGill University. Office for Science and Society. "Flying with Film." https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/technology/flying-film PetaPixel. "Study Confirms There is Still Demand for New Film Cameras" https://petapixel.com/2021/12/06/new-study-confirms-there-is-still-demand-for-new-film-cameras/ PopPhoto. "Film photography’s popularity is driving a noticeable uptick in silver demand. However, 35mm film is hardly to thank." https://www.popphoto.com/news/film-photography-driving-silver-demand/ How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, photographer Michael Kenna donates his entire body of work to France. Sources and Links LeFigaro, "Photographer Michael Kenna donates all of his work to France" La Gazette Drouot, "Photographer Michael Kenna Donates His Work to France" News in France, "Photographer Michael Kenna donates all of his work to France" Michael Kenna's Website  Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, we discuss Edward Steichen's 1905 Flatiron photograph, which auctioned at an astounding $10 Million -- a lot of money but not the highest price for a photograph ever! See the Flatiron in Christie's auction guide here: https://issuu.com/christiesstudio/docs/nyc2201001_salecat?fr=sYmE5MDUzNDgyOTQ Full episode transcripts are available on my photography blog here: icatchshadows.com How to Support the Podcast Make a one-time donation: https://ko-fi.com/keithdotson Subscribe on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/keithdotson Buy a fine art print: https://keithdotson.com Buy a copy of my book: https://amzn.to/3jFnxqv (Amazon affiliate link) *Contains Amazon Affiliate links. I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support

In this episode of the Fine Art Photography Podcast, an update on the Warhol Foundation v. Goldsmith copyright case at the Supreme Court including my reactions to the oral arguments. Sources The Art Newspaper, "US Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Andy Warhol copyright infringement case" NPR, "The Supreme Court meets Andy Warhol, Prince and a case that could threaten creativity" Wikipedia, "Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. v. Goldsmith" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/keith-dotson/support