Podcast Episodes

Chico Review, part 2 - What a Portfolio Review Taught Me About My Photography (That 10 Years Didn't)

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In Part 2 of this special Chico Review 2026 episode, Matt continues documenting his…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Chico Review 2026 - part 1: Why Feedback Beats 10,000 Followers

The Chico Review destroyed my confidence. Then built it back...

THIS IS PART 1 OF A 2 PART FEATURE ON CHICO REVIEW 2026 - SEE PART 2 NEXT WEEK.

I arriv…

3 months ago

Every Photo Is a Crime Scene - Brad Zellar on How He Reads Photography and Inspects an Image, E111

In this episode of The MOOD Podcast, I sit down with writer Brad Zellar, whose deep relationship to photography, photo books, storytelling, and visua…

3 months, 1 week ago

Before You Improve Your Photography, Read Yourself First - Moments of Mood, 3.3

In this episode of Moments of Mood, I explore why self-awareness is the missing foundation behind meaningful photography. After spending a few days a…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

“25 Years With National Geographic” Joe McNally on What Photography Lost (And What It Gained) - E110

Joe McNally, legendary professional photographer best known for his work with National Geographic, Life, and major commercial clients, and for his ma…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

The Mindset of a Hasselblad Master Photographer - Tina Signesdottir, E109

Tina Signesdottir is a Norwegian fine art portrait photographer and Hasselblad Master, known for natural light portraits with rare emotional intimacy…

4 months, 1 week ago

Your Story Isn’t Needed - Pie Aerts Finds Meaning Within The Pressure Machine Of Photography, E108

In this episode, I sit down with photographer Pie Aerts to unpack the philosophies, struggles, and decisions that have shaped his work over the last …

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Finding Contentment, Craft, And Community In Photography - Answering Your Questions! Moments of Mood, 3.2

What if your best work starts with a quiet cup and a clear mind? We kick off the year with an honest, unscripted 'Ask Me Anything' episode that explo…

5 months, 1 week ago

Why Most Photographers Never Begin - Wesley Verhoeve, E107

In this episode of The MOOD Podcast, I sit down with photographer, writer, and mentor Wesley Verhoeve for a grounded conversation about photography p…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Best Bits of 2025 - Moments of Mood, 3.1

The year didn’t teach us to shoot faster. It taught us to go deeper. We close out 2025 by stitching together the most resonant moments from a season …

6 months ago