Jerry Monkman - Using Photography to Conserve Open Spaces

Welcome to episode 186 of the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen podcast.    This week on the podcast, I was joined by conservationist, author, filmmaker, and photographer, <a href='https://ecophotography.com/'>Jerry Monkman</a>.   Jerry is revered in the Northeast United States as a photography powerhouse, having authored eight books which have inspired many to take up photography in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. Jerry is also known for his <a href='https://archive.ecophotography.com/video'>conservation documentary videos</a>, which have had major positive impacts on the protection of critical public lands in his area.   Jerry and I discuss some interesting topics this week, including: <ul><li> His journey through the years as a photographer. </li> <li> Using photography to conserve open spaces and public land. </li> <li> Photo guidebooks and their impact on the craft and various locations. </li> <li> The "why" of outdoor photography. </li> <li> How photography has changed since the 1990's. </li> <li> How to balance the commercial needs of a landscape photographer and messages of conservation. </li> <li> ... and more! </li> </ul> Over on <a href='https://www.patreon.com/fstopandlisten'>Patreon</a> this week, join over 140 of your peers in supporting the podcast financially and listen to Jerry and I talk about the importance of thinking about what we are trying to say with our photographs.   I hope you enjoy our conversations!