EPISODE · Jul 15, 2026 · 1H 5M
Kids and Cameras
from Photography is Nothing · host Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken
Zach & Courtney talk about supporting their kids taking photos. Zach has always been open to letting kids use his professional cameras, even if it made him nervous at first. ICYMI, Zach & Courtney ARE married! They have 5 kids together, who have free rein with cameras whenever they ask. In this episode, Zach & Courtney talk about how they work to support their kids’ creativity and individual styles without putting their own personal preferences and aesthetics onto the kids’ photography.Episode 43“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson Index0:00 - Intro: Keeping opinions to yourself.1:09 - We’re married5:23 - All 5 of our kids like to take photos (sometimes)9:05 - Letting kids use professional cameras12:32 - The kids like to use the smaller, mirrorless camera14:06 - Zach doesn’t teach photography lessons (unless asked)17:05 - How I set up cameras for kids18:31 - Take photos of whatever you think is interesting23:56 - Louisa takes headshots for the cast of her play28:42 - Kids learn from what they see me do35:05 - Helping kids feel comfortable being themselves40:31 - Zach & Courtney’s viral video: kids using Instax cameras45:01 - Courtney’s view on “high art”51:44 - Street photography photo contestBuy, Sell or Trade with MPB:https://shorturl.at/Szqs2Find ZachWebsite: https://zachdobson.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphotoThreads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphotoFind CourtneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/happylifelessons/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessonsAbout the PodcastPhotography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting. Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.Fair Use StatementThis document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
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Zach & Courtney talk about supporting their kids taking photos. Zach has always been open to letting kids use his professional cameras, even if it made him nervous at first. ICYMI, Zach & Courtney ARE married! They have 5 kids together, who have free rein with cameras whenever they ask. In this episode, Zach & Courtney talk about how they work to support their kids’ creativity and individual styles without putting their own personal preferences and aesthetics onto the kids’ photography.Episode 43“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson Index0:00 - Intro: Keeping opinions to yourself.1:09 - We’re married5:23 - All 5 of our kids like to take photos (sometimes)9:05 - Letting kids use professional cameras12:32 - The kids like to use the smaller, mirrorless camera14:06 - Zach doesn’t teach photography lessons (unless asked)17:05 - How I set up cameras for kids18:31 - Take photos of whatever you think is interesting23:56 - Louisa takes headshots for the cast of her play28:42 - Kids learn from what they see me do35:05 - Helping kids feel comfortable being themselves40:31 - Zach & Courtney’s viral video: kids using Instax cameras45:01 - Courtney’s view on “high art”51:44 - Street photography photo contestBuy, Sell or Trade with MPB:https://shorturl.at/Szqs2Find ZachWebsite: https://zachdobson.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphotoThreads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphotoFind CourtneyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/happylifelessons/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessonsAbout the PodcastPhotography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting. Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the current world.Fair Use StatementThis document contains copyrighted material, the use of which has not been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. I have determined this to be "fair use" of the copyrighted material as referenced and provided for in section 107 of the US Copyright Law. If you wish to use any copyrighted material from this document for purposes of your own that go beyond fair use, you must obtain express permission from the copyright owner.
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