"Photography is my Church" is what is going to stand out from my conversation with Joshua Redwine.  I think I might steal that from him when I describe photography to others.  Thanks, Joshua! In this talk we touch one some fantastic topics including the struggles of artists in the time of Covid-19, his change of careers from engineer to photographer, some insight into his mindset when photographing, why community and kindness matters, and he gives us some great stories from the road.  It was an amazing and fulfilling conversation.   His website: https://www.jredwinephotography.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwine05/ From his bio: Redwine is a former Engineer, turned photographer. Realizing that engineering wasn't a fulfilling career, Redwine set out on a new path to capture nature at it's most remarkable.  Inspired by greats such as Ansel Adams, Gordon Parks and Edward Weston, Redwine captures the very essence and emotion that landscapes inspire in all of us. Redwine's art uses a blend of colors, movement and textures to create a seemless masterpiece that many find to speak to their very soul. Are you interested in more of a positive, fulfilling photography community?  Come join me at https://community.camerasandcoffeecups.com/ for some community away from the distractions of Facebook, the comparisons on Instagram (even though I love Instagram!), and ask questions without judgement from an open and inviting collaborative (that's just launching!).   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jerredz/message

Open Sky Photography Podcast with Jerred Z

Episode 4: "Photography is my Church" - A conversation with Joshua Redwine Photography

 Welcome to the Open Sky Photography Podcast - an audio experience focused on the photography happening outside of the big cities. I'm Jerred Z, a photographer and teacher in Omaha, Nebraska.   In episode three I interview Aaron Frey who is an absolute camera gear expert who is all about helping photographers and videographers find the right piece of technology for the job.   Aaron has a lot of advice for those looking at gear, and we talk about some essential things photographers should have in their kit.    Thanks to Satchel Grande from Omaha for the music - you guys rock! Finally, if you have ideas for how to make this podcast grow, topics to discuss, or people I should interview, please contact me at jerredz@gmail.com or visit my website at www.jerredz.com and click "contact."   Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jerredz/message

Open Sky Photography Podcast Episode 3: Aaron Frey Talks Gear

Welcome to the Open Sky Photography Podcast - an audio experience focused on the photography happening outside of the big cities. I'm Jerred Z, a photographer and teacher in Omaha, Nebraska.   In episode two I interview Autumn Waldman, a photographer working in Wahoo, Nebraska: population 4,471.  Autumn specializes in maternity, newborn and family portraiture and discusses her photography path with me.  We also learn what it's like to balance family, two careers, and sleep (or not).   It was an absolutely wonderful interview, and I hope you check out more of her work here:   https://autumnwaldman.com/   Thanks to Satchel Grande from Omaha for the music - you guys rock! Also - Dan and Nicole (two of my former students who gave me AWESOME notes on how to improve) - YOU TWO ARE AMAZING! Finally, if you have ideas for how to make this podcast grow, topics to discuss, or people I should interview, please contact me at jerredz@gmail.com or visit my website at www.jerredz.com and click "contact."   Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jerredz/message

Open Sky Photography Podcast Episode Two: Autumn Waldman Photography

Welcome to the Open Sky Photography Podcast - an audio experience focused on the heartland of America.  I'm Jerred Z, a photographer and teacher in Omaha, Nebraska.   In this first episode, I interview Nate Jensen, a successful professional photographer who specializes in weddings and someone who has already accomplished a lot in the field.  An interesting aspect of his career is that he became a photographer almost by accident, as you'll hear in the podcast.  For more about Nate and to see his incredible photography, you can find his website here:   https://www.nathanieljensenphotos.com/  Nate is the founder of the Creatives Collaborative, which is a group of creatives who value collaboration over competition.  For more about the collaborative, check out the website here:   https://creativescollaborative.com  Finally, if you have ideas for how to make this podcast grow, topics to discuss, or people I should interview, please contact me at jerredz@gmail.com or visit my website at www.jerredz.com and click "contact."   Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jerredz/message

Open Sky Photography Podcast Episode One: Nathaniel Jensen Photography

This is a photography podcast all about learning more about photography with a unique focus of the people and places between the coasts and in small towns. Media coverage of photography is often on the coasts - but we've got some amazing sites to see and some unique stories to tell here in the middle and in small town America. I'm Jerred Z, a photographer in Omaha, Nebraska who has been teaching photography and photographing the Midwest landscape for more than 17 years. Thanks for joining me as I continue on my photography journey.