224: Chris Murray - Quiet Scenes & the Difficulties with Full-Time Artistry

Welcome to episode 224 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast!

This week on the podcast I was joined by Chris Murray, a professional full-time nature photographer living in Syracuse, New York. Chris' photography predominately features the the woods, lakes, mountains, and streams of New York State. Chris is a geologist by training and his lens is typically focused on quiet scenes of nature in his own backyard.

Chris and I discuss a variety of topics this week, including:

• The connection between the study of natural sciences and nature photography.
• The role that the history of our artform has on his work.
• Copying other photographers work.
• The difficulties of being a full-time artist.
• And a lot more.

Here are the individuals that Chris recommended on the podcast:

1. Thomas Fleckenstein.
2. Jaume Llorens.
3. Nader Daii.
4. Matt Oliver.
5. Mark Bowie.

Other items mentioned on the show:

1. Natural Landscape Photography Awards.

2. Guy Tal's Book, "More Than a Rock" - use code GUYTAL35 for 35% off! Support the show on Patreon.