
Kick Your Photography Rut in the Butt and Q&A
06/08/21 • 19 min
Episode 10: Do you have days when you feel burnt out or totally stuck in a photography slump? Do you ever feel like your creative juices are just all dried up? Or nothing feels exciting to photograph? I know I do. In this episode, I share five ways to help you get through the photography doldrums and back to feeling inspired about your work.
And then, I answer some of your submitted questions. Enjoy!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Music clip: Diana Krall performing Pick Yourself Up. (C) 2007 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
OPS Article: Protect Your Photos With This Backup Strategy
Recommended Photography Podcasts:
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen (listen to Episode 1 for my interview with Matt Payne)
Impact: The Conservation Photography Podcast (listen to Episode 7 for my interview with Jaymi Heimbuch)
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
Creative Nature and Outdoor Photography, Brenda Tharp (listen to Episode 5 for my interview with Brenda Tharp)
Expressive Nature Photography, Brenda Tharp
The Nature of Yosemite: A Visual Journey, Robb Hirsch (listen to Episode 9 for my interview with Robb Hirsch)
The Art of Photography, Bruce Barnbaum
More Than a Rock, Guy Tal
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ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)
Episode 10: Do you have days when you feel burnt out or totally stuck in a photography slump? Do you ever feel like your creative juices are just all dried up? Or nothing feels exciting to photograph? I know I do. In this episode, I share five ways to help you get through the photography doldrums and back to feeling inspired about your work.
And then, I answer some of your submitted questions. Enjoy!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Music clip: Diana Krall performing Pick Yourself Up. (C) 2007 The Verve Music Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
OPS Article: Protect Your Photos With This Backup Strategy
Recommended Photography Podcasts:
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen (listen to Episode 1 for my interview with Matt Payne)
Impact: The Conservation Photography Podcast (listen to Episode 7 for my interview with Jaymi Heimbuch)
Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.
Creative Nature and Outdoor Photography, Brenda Tharp (listen to Episode 5 for my interview with Brenda Tharp)
Expressive Nature Photography, Brenda Tharp
The Nature of Yosemite: A Visual Journey, Robb Hirsch (listen to Episode 9 for my interview with Robb Hirsch)
The Art of Photography, Bruce Barnbaum
More Than a Rock, Guy Tal
***
HAVE A QUESTION?
Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday
LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?
Ways you can support the show:
Share the show with others!
CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?
Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook
ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)
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Exploring Yosemite and the Value of Connecting With Nature With Robb Hirsch
Episode 9: Today, I sit down with landscape photographer, Robb Hirsch, to chat about:
- Robb’s transition from biologist to full-time photographer
- The pros and cons of shooting a wide variety of subjects
- The importance of staying curious in photography
- The value of connecting with and respecting nature and minimizing our impact on the environment
- His process behind creating his new book, “The Nature of Yosemite- A Visual Journey”
- Ways to use photography to advocate for conservation
- And so much more!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Website: www.robbhirschphoto.com
Follow Robb Hirsch on Instagram
Order Robb’s Book: The Nature of Yosemite: A Visual Journey
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Ways you can support the show:
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CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?
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ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)
Next Episode

Finding Inspiration in the Texas Landscape With Linda Nickell
Episode 11: Today I sit down with landscape and travel photographer, Linda Nickel, to chat about:
- Linda’s photography webinar series, the Happiness Hour
- The diverse and exciting landscapes that Texas has to offer
- Tips on great photographic locations and what to expect
- Precautions to take while photographing in intense heat
- Connecting with nature as a city girl
- And so much more!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Website: lindanickell.com
Follow Linda Nickell on Instagram
Linda Nickell's Happiness Hour
Brenda’s presentation at Linda’s Happiness Hour
Natural Landscape Photography Awards (enter “OPS15” to get 15% off your submission)
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
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Ways you can support the show:
Share the show with others!
CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?
Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook
ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)
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