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The Perceptive Photographer
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 j...
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308 episodis
Burnout verse rest
In this week's podcast, we talk about burnout verse resting. Creative burnout and creative rest may look similar on the surface, but they come from ve...
Magic in the mundane
n episode 555 of The Perceptive Photographer, I celebrate what I like to call “magic number day” by exploring the creative power of photographing the...
Seasons of Light
As the days get shorter, I find myself paying more attention to how light changes this time of year. The low angle of the sun, the long shadows, and t...
Thoughts on Creative Momentum
In this episode, I reflect on five simple ideas to help keep your creative life moving forward. From finishing imperfect work to embracing boredom, le...
Learning to Trust Your Eye
In this episode of the Perceptive Photographer podcast, I explore what it means to trust your own eye. Like learning to read and write, photography re...
In Conversation: single images verse projects
In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer Podcast, I chat with Ken Carlson about moving from single images to building cohesive photographic proj...
What I don’t know may mean more than what I do know
n Episode 551 of The Perceptive Photographer, I explore how what I don’t know often means more than what I do in my photography. Instead of trying to...
The role of quiet or silence in our photographic practice
In this podcast episode, the importance of silence in photography is explored. Embracing quiet helps us be present, notice details, and connect with s...
Are You Measuring the Right Things in Your Photography?
When it comes to growth in photography, it’s easy to get caught up in the wrong metrics. In this week’s episode, I dig into the idea of measuring prog...
Which story telling structure do you use in your photography?
We often talk about “telling a story” in photography. But when you look closer, a single image may only hold part of the story: the introduction, the...
How spicy can you handle?
In this episode, I talk with you about finding the right balance in your photography, or what I call your creative “spice level.” Based on a trip out...
Storytelling Through Images
Photography isn’t just about making a single strong image. It’s about what happens when we put images together. In this episode, we explore the creati...
An arrow in the quiver
In this episode of the podcast, I explore the idea of “arrows in your quiver”. You know, the skills you don’t think you’ll ever need but that can tran...
What you see and what you photograph
In this episode, I talk about that all-too-familiar moment when you look at your photos and realize they don’t quite match what you saw or felt in the...
Finding Meaning Beyond Description
In this episode, I talk about how to look deeper into photographs and find their meaning, not just describe what’s in them. Drawing from Sylvan Barnet...
In Conversation with Ken Carlson on Roland Barthes Death of the Author
In this episode, Ken and I return to a conversation we had in the past about Roland Barthes’ famous essay Death of the Author. This is an essay that c...
No title means you don’t know this week’s topic
In this episode, I talk about why titling photographs matters. I share how titles help us organize our work, give context, and deepen both our own and...
Embracing Imperfection and Authenticity in Photography
n episode 541, I explore ideas that surface across conversations, readings, and experiences—all pointing toward the spirit of wabi sabi. It’s about em...
In Conversation with Ken Carlson on Composition in Photography
In this episode, I talk with Ken Carlson about photographic composition. We move past the usual rules—like lines and shapes—and focus on how compositi...
How Do Truth, Wonder, and Trust Shape Your Photography?
In this episode, I talk about how truth, wonder, and trust support my creative process in photography. Inspired by a chat and some recent reading, I r...
Art for Me or for You? Navigating the Creative Tug-of-War
In this week’s episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I dive into a question that comes up more often than we admit: Who are we really making our wor...
In Conversation with Ken Carlson: Curiosity, Craft, and the MFA Path
In this episode, I talk with Ken Carlson, a longtime friend and photographer, about his decision to pursue an MFA in photography at age 78. Ken shares...
Finding Your Point of Entry in Photography
In this episode, I talk about the idea of a “point of entry” in photography—what draws us into a photograph and how we connect with our subjects. I sh...
Seeing Clearly: Mentorship, Duality, and the Core of Your Work
In this week’s episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I take some time to reflect on the people who shape us, the dual nature of photography, and the...
Photographic trophies verse experiences
We’ve all chased the “bucket list” shot—the iconic scenes everyone wants. But is that really where creativity lives? In this episode, I talk about let...
How asking “What do I see?” can transform your photography
In this episode, I talk about the importance of really seeing when I’m out photographing. I also discuss a self-exploration exercise I’ve been practi...
Working with the mundane in your photography
In this week’s episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I explored something that doesn’t always get the love it deserves—mundane photography. You know...
Ep 533 Understanding the why of your visual narratives in editing & sequencing
In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I dive into the relationship between form and content in photography, especially when editing and sequ...
Episode 532 How can embracing more of your irrationality over your rationality enhance your photography?
In this episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I explore the balance between the rational (exceptions) and irrational (creativity) sides of photograp...
Talking about Robert Frank and The Americans
In this episode, we dive into The Americans, Robert Frank’s groundbreaking photo book that reshaped the way we think about documentary and street phot...
Discussing the power of “just one more thing” in your photography
In the latest episode of The Perceptive Photographer, I found myself thinking about Steve Jobs. You know that classic moment in his presentations when...
Deepening our Understanding of Photography
Moving beyond "good" or "bad" judgments, I explore how asking better questions can deepen our understanding and connection to photography.
Thinking about print size can change your approach
In this episode of the Perceptive Photographer podcast, I dive into the fascinating topic of print sizes in photography and how they impact the way we...
Are You Overthinking Your Photography and Missing the Moment?
In this latest episode of the Perceptive Photographer Podcast, I dig into a common challenge many photographers face: the transition from enjoying pho...
Connecting “Things” and “Relationships” in Photography
In this episode of the podcast we dig a little into the impacts of thinking about photographs as of things or of relationships.
Visiting the impacts of New Topographics on modern landscape photography
In this episode of the Perceptive Photographer Podcast, we discuss the impact of the "New Topographic—A Man-altered Landscape" exhibition on modern la...
Choices Behind Minimalist and Simple Photography Part 2
Welcome back to another episode of the Perceptive Photographer podcast, as we continue our exploration of the distinctions between simplicity and mini...
Navigating the Fine Line Between Simple and Minimal Photography Part 1
In the podcast this week, we have part one of two on simple verses minimalism in photography. Happy B-day Bro!
Finishing the image
In the podcast this week, we focus on the impact framing a photography can have on our creative process
The Hawthorne Effect
In the podcast this week, we take a look at the impact of observation and changes that happen when we are observed or are observing.