Ep 44 Cody Schlehuber: From Concept to Studio in the Heart of Historic Columbus

Wow, we jumped all over the place in this one but it was fun!! Cody Schlehuber of SensoryPhotography.com catches us up on his recent trip to the Carolinas and discusses the development of his new photography studio located in a historic building in Columbus, Montana. Joined by Cole Waltner from @ChasingTheWildOutdoors and Shelby Burrows of BadCanyonFence.com the conversation spans Hurricane Helene, to psychological effects on wartime drone pilots, and some interesting local history as well! 00:00 Introduction: What Would You Do Different? 00:14 Hurricane Experience in South Carolina 00:42 Military Life and Training Stories 01:52 Graduation Day Challenges 03:22 Post-Graduation Reflections 07:00 Pride and Accomplishments 29:58 Capturing Wildlife on Film 31:02 Proud Parents and Career Beginnings 31:51 Local Legends and Stories 32:39 The Art of Traditional Hunting 35:31 Six Degrees of Separation 54:45 Mining and Military Stories 01:03:25 Drone Warfare: The New Face of Combat 01:03:37 Psychological Toll on Drone Pilots 01:04:28 Disturbing Drone Footage on Social Media 01:06:04 Advancements in Military Technology 01:07:09 AI in Warfare: Ethical Concerns 01:09:32 Thermal and Infrared Technology 01:12:54 Civilian Use of Drones 01:22:43 Generational Perspectives on War 01:30:17 Conspiracy Theories and Societal Distrust 01:43:33 The Importance of Knowledge Transfer 01:44:04 Community and Survival 01:44:18 The Temptation of Hoarding Resources 01:44:31 The Value of Knowledge in Crisis 01:45:14 Archiving Information for Future Use 01:45:46 The Reality of Losing Skills 01:50:05 The Mental Strain of Survival 01:52:35 Human Nature in Desperation 01:54:00 Innovative Survival Techniques 01:56:47 The Chaos of Modern Society 01:59:21 The Importance of Community Planning 02:06:24 Conspiracy Theories and Societal Collapse 02:21:23 The Nature of Wealth Distribution 02:22:41 Lottery Winners and Financial Mismanagement 02:23:05 Montana Millionaire Lottery 02:27:15 The Journey to Owning a Photography Studio 02:33:03 Renovating a Historic Building 02:36:10 Preserving Local History 02:52:14 Transforming a Bathroom into a Changing Area 02:52:37 Pumpkin Head Photo Shoot Plans 02:52:55 Reconnecting with Dallas and Special K 02:55:19 Memories of Alex and Photography Ideas 03:00:22 Community Projects and Revitalization 03:03:21 Nostalgia and Local History 03:09:46 Boy Scouts, Skills, and Community Changes 03:17:05 Challenges and Future of the Community 03:19:34 Preserving History and Final Thoughts