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Rick Nelson Photography
by Rick Nelson
A photography podcast by me Rick Nelson. An American photographer based in Australia. Talking all things photography. Maybe even guests.
Episodes
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Stop Asking “Is This Photo Good?”
Is “I love it” useful feedback? And does “crop it tighter” mean you should? The Photog Files is back. Join Rick Nelson for a practical look at getting better photography feedback—and deciding what to do with it. In this episode: • Two October exhibitions exploring photography, community and how…
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You’re Already Standing Among the Greats
In this deeply personal episode of The Photog Files, Rick Nelson explores the quiet feeling so many photographers carry: the fear that they don’t truly belong among the “greats.” After a conversation with a friend whose work was displayed beside world-traveling documentary photographers and...
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What Gear I Carry vs What I Actually Use
What do you actually need in your camera bag? In this episode of The Photog Files, Rick Nelson breaks down his daily carry—from a MacBook Air and headphones to the Panasonic Lumix LX7 and OM System TG-7—and the shift from carrying everything “just in case” to only bringing what truly gets used.…
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Super Zoom, Digicam, or 1-Inch — What Should You Really Shoot With?
Super zoom, digicam, or 1-inch sensor… which one actually makes sense today? In this episode of The Photog Files, I break down three very different types of cameras and what they really offer in 2026. Not from a spec sheet—but from real-world use. We talk about: Why super zoom cameras might be…
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Why the Super Zoom Might Be the Most Honest Lens Today
For years, serious photographers were told the same thing: Use fast primes. Shoot wide apertures. Get everything right in camera. But photography has changed. Modern editing tools can recover shadows, remove noise, sharpen images, and isolate subjects in ways that simply weren’t possible not long...
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5 Photography Myths Beginners Believe
Photography advice is everywhere — YouTube videos, social media, forums, and even conversations at the camera store. But if you’re just starting out, it can sometimes feel like everyone is telling you the “right” way to do photography. Shoot manual. Buy expensive gear. Find epic locations. Never...
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When Nothing Is Wrong, But Something Feels Off
This week’s episode is less about photography — and more about what happens when you’re in the middle of the journey. After being tempted by a heavily discounted Sony A7V and debating a lens change, Rick found himself asking a deeper question: was this really about gear… or about wanting movement...
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The season where nothing feels finished
Some seasons feel like movement without momentum. You’re building, learning, experimenting… but nothing feels finished yet. No big arrival moment. No clear results. Just quiet progress and a lot happening beneath the surface. In this episode, Rick talks honestly about living in the middle of...
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When Your Creative Path Shifts… But Your Life Is Already Full
In this episode of The Photog Files, we talk about the moment every creative eventually faces — when your direction starts to shift, but your life is already full. Working a day job. Showing up at home. Trying to build something meaningful after hours. Redirecting your photography without…
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When Motivation Is Gone, Follow What Feels Simple
Lately, Rick has been feeling overwhelmed and low on motivation—not burned out, just heavy. In this honest, unfiltered episode of The Photog Files, he shares why he stopped trying to force inspiration and instead followed what felt simple and grounding. From returning to fishing, to reconnecting...
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Being a Photographer Isn’t About the Camera Anymore
Modern cameras are faster, smarter, and closer to perfect than ever before. Autofocus rarely misses. Exposure is effortless. AI is everywhere. So where does that leave the photographer? In this episode of The Photog Files, we look at how photography has changed—from a time when mastering the…
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Things I Wish Someone Told Me When I Started Photography
The Photog Files Starting photography is exciting—but it can also be quietly confusing and discouraging. In this episode of The Photog Files, we slow the noise down. This is a calm, reflective conversation about the lessons no one tells you at the beginning—about frustration, developing your eye,...
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New Year Reflections & A Fresh Start
The Photog Files The start of a new year can feel overwhelming—especially for creatives. In this episode of The Photog Files, we slow things down. This is a calm, reflective New Year conversation about looking back without judgment, finding inspiration again through curiosity (not pressure), and...
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Christmas Message
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I will be taking a break until January. Thank you for listening. Hosted by Rick Nelson — photographer, storyteller, and creator of The Photog Files.Follow me on Instagram: @carolinahawkeyeExplore my work: ricknelson.photographyVisit my YouTube channel:...
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The Photos You Never Share Are Shaping You the Most
Some of the most important photographs you’ll ever take are the ones no one else will ever see. In this episode of The Photog Files, Rick explores why unshared photos — the unfinished, imperfect, and private ones — often shape us more as photographers than the images we post online. From creative...
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What Film Photography Taught Me About Patience, Imperfection & Humanity
Film photography has a way of slowing you down — not just as a photographer, but as a human being. In a world obsessed with speed, perfection, and instant results, shooting film forces you to breathe, observe, and trust yourself in a way digital rarely does. In this episode, Rick explores the...
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Photography Is Becoming Too Easy… And That’s a Good Thing
In this episode of The Photog Files, Rick Nelson dives into one of the biggest modern photography debates: Is photography becoming too easy? With smartphones calculating light, AI fixing mistakes, and cameras practically shooting for us, it’s tempting to think the craft is being watered down. But...
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The Power of a Personal Project
A single idea can change your entire creative life — and in this episode, Rick Nelson breaks down why a personal project might be the most important thing a photographer can commit to. Whether you’re stuck in a rut, craving direction, or simply tired of shooting without purpose, this conversation...
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The Art of Returning to the same place
Sometimes the most powerful growth in photography doesn’t come from chasing new places — it comes from returning to the ones we think we already know. In this episode of The Photog Files, Rick Nelson explores the quiet art of coming back to a familiar scene, and why repetition isn’t sameness —…
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The Myth of the Perfect Shot
Perfection is the quiet killer of creativity. In this episode of The Photog Files, Rick Nelson explores the myth of the “perfect shot” — why chasing flawlessness can hold you back, and how imperfection is actually where authenticity lives. Through honest reflection, philosophy, and personal…
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Learning to See in Layers
What makes one photo feel flat and another feel alive? In this episode, host Rick Nelson explores the art of seeing in layers — a mindset that transforms the way you capture the world. Rick breaks down how depth, light, and emotion work together to create photographs that pull people in. You’ll...
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Create Without Comparison
Ever feel like everyone else is creating faster, better, or more beautifully than you? You’re not alone — and this episode is for you. In “Creating Without Comparison,” host Rick Nelson dives into one of the biggest creative traps we all face: measuring our worth against someone else’s highlight...
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Turning Everyday Sparks into Creative Practice
Inspiration isn’t hiding in faraway places — it’s sitting right in front of you. In this episode, Rick explores how to turn the small, ordinary details of life into fuel for your craft. Whether it’s the light on your morning coffee, the rhythm of your train ride, or a passing shadow on the wall,...
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Rebuilding Your Creative Rhythm
After burnout, the hardest part isn’t picking the camera back up — it’s finding your rhythm again. In this deeply reflective episode, Rick opens up about what it really feels like to lose your creative flow — that quiet disconnect between the art you love and the energy to make it. From standing…
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The time I almost quit creating altogether
What happens when the thing you love most… stops feeling like you? In this deeply personal episode, Rick opens up about the moment he almost walked away from creating altogether. Between long nights, heartbreak, and burnout, he found himself staring at his camera — unsure if he’d ever pick it up...
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Creative Confidence: Stop Overthinking and Share Your Work
We all know the feeling — you’ve made something you’re proud of, but then the doubts creep in. Is it good enough? What will people think? Before long, your work is hidden away on a hard drive instead of out in the world. In this episode of The Photog Files, we’ll talk about how to quiet the...
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Finding Inspiration in the Mundane: How to See Beauty in the Everyday
You made time for creativity — now what? In this follow-up to last week’s episode, we explore how to actually fill that creative time with ideas, even when life feels ordinary or uninspired. You’ll learn how to: Retrain your brain to notice hidden inspiration in your daily life Use creative...
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Make Time to Create: How to Protect Your Creativity When Life Gets Busy
Life never slows down on its own — so if you want to create, you have to choose to. In this episode, I share practical, realistic ways to carve out time for creativity (even in a packed schedule) and a motivational push to get you back into your flow. Whether you’re a photographer, writer, or…
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I'm Back! Let's talk photography
Thank you for listening please Like, share and subscribe and follow for more. Visit my YouTube My Instagram Website: https://ricknelson.photographyPhoto Presets: https://ricknelson.photography/store Check out Dehancer! https://www.dehancer.com/10% off with code CAROLINAPHOTO
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New Cameras and Creative Rut
Today's Podcast is discussing some new cameras on the market along with talking about creative ruts.
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Chasing Landscapes
In this new season / Episode I go out in the field. Chasing Landscapes around the Somerset Dam region of Queensland, Australia. Let me know what you think buy commenting, liking and subscribing. Also check out my Instagrams and YouTube channel below. Instagram Main:...
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Street Photography Tips
Street photography tips and more. Follow for more and find me at https://ricknelson.photography/links
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Storytelling in your photography
Today is about storytelling. Some tips and pointers in the way to find it. Follow me on Instagram @carolinahawkeye. Visit RickNelson.photography for more on me and the YouTube channel.
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The Beginning of The Photog Files
This is the first episode of The Photog Files. A bit of my history and what to expect from future episodes.
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A photography podcast by me Rick Nelson. An American photographer based in Australia. Talking all things photography. Maybe even guests.
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