Jack and John are joined by Joe Cornish, one of the foremost landscape photographers working today, who calls in from his home in the UK. Their wide-ranging conversation moves from the practical side of photography to its more profound and philosophical dimensions. It proved so engaging that it ran long and has been divided into two parts for easier listening. Tune in to this first volume to hear from one of the true greats of landscape photography.
Joe Cornish is a British landscape photographer born in 1958 and based in North Yorkshire, England. Trained at Newcastle Polytechnic in the 1970s and early 80s, 
he worked as a commercial photographer for a time before devoting himself fully to landscape work. He is known for his large-format approach, long working with a 5×4 field camera and transparency film before later adopting digital capture, and for an aesthetic built on patient observation, careful composition, and a sensitivity to the quality of light, especially the soft, atmospheric conditions around dawn and dusk. His subjects span the British coastline and uplands, from Northumberland and the Yorkshire Dales to Scotland and the Lake District, as well as destinations further afield including Iceland, the American West, and Italy’s Dolomites.
Beyond his own images, Cornish has become one of the more influential voices in British landscape photography through his books, teaching, and writing. He has published a number of well-regarded titles, including First Light, which became something of a touchstone for aspiring landscape photographers, and he has produced work for organizations such as the National Trust. He has also been a long-standing contributor to photography magazines and a popular workshop leader, passing on his emphasis on thoughtful, unhurried image-making over technical showiness. His standing in the field is reflected in his ambassadorial roles with photographic brands and in recognition from the industry, and his work is widely seen as bridging the traditions of classical landscape photography with a contemporary, accessible sensibility.
Joes new book, Any Given Day: https://www.joecornish.co.uk/store/p/any-given-day-photography-book
Joes Website: https://www.joecornish.co.uk/
The We Talk Photo podcast is dedicated to being an entertaining, informative and lighthearted discussion about a wide range of photographic topics centered around landscape and nature photography. Hosted by Jack Graham and John Pedersen, long time industry professionals, they will bring you in to their conversations about gear, recent trends, insightful interviews with industry leaders as well as entertaining stories from their collective experience in the photography business.
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please visit his website (link below) and immerse yourself in his beautiful work before listening to this discussion. Bruce joins Jack and John from Scotland where he is home for a brief time between his workshop travels.
I use Hasselblad V series film cameras and Fuji Velvia 50 and Kidak E100 film. I’ve been shooting film since the late 80’s. I guess you could say I’m old-school. I just like the process and it’s become part of me, so I don’t see the need to change.
and his world wide travels. Plus, Andy has a new hard-cover coffee table book coming out soon and we spend time talking with him about the process of creating a book and how you can buy a copy of it when it is officially announced. Andy is a highly accomplished landscape photographer currently based in Lisbon Portugal who has been perfecting his art for the past 20 years. Highly insightful and thought provoking, Andys images convey a deep sense of emotion and connectivity to the landscape.
outpacing larger camera sales and why it all comes back to getting back to basics in our photography and focusing on the fundamentals. It’s an insightful and fun discussion about a topic that is currently re-shaping the photo industry.
With no set script, we dove in to a wide-ranging and varied discussion of topics relating to photography, art and self realization as an artist. It was a wonderful and engaging conversation in the group and one that left us all energized and enlightened. We hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we did!
critically-endangered species, or trekking deep into the wilderness to places most people will never see, world-renowned professional photographer Ian Plant travels the globe seeking out amazing places and subjects in his never-ending quest to capture the beauty of our world with his camera. Known for his inspiring images and single-minded dedication to creating the perfect photo, Ian has reached hundreds of thousands of people around the world in his mission to inspire and educate others in the art of photography. Ian’s work has appeared in numerous photo magazines including Outdoor Photographer, Popular Photography, and Landscape Photography, among many others. Ian has spoken at leading photo conferences including KelbyOne, Out of Chicago, and many others. Ian is also the author of dozens of books and instructional videos and founder of Photo Masters.
the Canadian Divide and most recently walking across Iceland. After years of capturing images along the trail and becoming more and more passionate about the art of photography, I took the leap and “quit my day job” to devote myself full time to my photographic work.
has a wealth of knowledge and experience around leading a creative life and following her passion. Brenda is currently drawn to the Intimate Landscapes, that space between Grand landscapes and Macros and her love of this really shows in her incredible work.
