Master the Moment — Outdoor Photography Podcast

Hosted by Austin James Jackson

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Jul 2026

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If you want to improve at outdoor photography, look no further than this weekly podcast hosted by professional landscape photographer Austin James Jackson. Every episode recorded will give you concrete advice for all things landscape, astro, or wildlife photography. Whether you want to become a professional photographer or refine your skills to take better photos, this podcast is loaded with straight-to-the-point episodes that help you hone your skills as quickly as possible.

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July 20, 2026Episode 2440 min

Kevin Nyun - Planning Locations and Weather for Your Photo Trips

A great landscape photograph rarely happens by accident. In this episode, we're breaking down the complete planning process behind a successful landscape photography shoot, from researching locations and weather conditions to understanding light, seasonal changes, tides, and backup plans when conditions don't cooperate. Whether you're heading out for a local sunrise or traveling across the country for a bucket-list destination, you'll learn how proper planning can dramatically increase your chances of coming home with stronger images instead of just hoping for good luck.Links from this episode:Kevin's InstagramKevin's YouTubeToday's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

July 13, 2026Episode 2321 min

Creating DEPTH In Your Photos (Why They Look FLAT!)

If you've ever wondered how some of the best outdoor photographers can create images that look three-dimensional, this week's podcast episode is just for you! Nothing is worse than returning from a shoot and editing photos you thought were going to be amazing, just to have them not quite have the same punch they had in the field. There are a couple of key mistakes you may be making in post-processing or in the field, which I'll detail in this week's podcast episode!Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

July 6, 2026Episode 2229 min

Anders Blesvik Gandrud - Creating Stronger Visuals In-The-Field and in Post-Processing

We all want to create stronger visual images, but it can be difficult to know how. In this episode, photographer Anders Blesvik Gandrud shares some of his best tips and trips to help us create better images in the field that can then be transformed in post-processing to produce more stunning images. Anders talks about reinforcing the mood of your image when editing it, rather than inventing mood with post-processing which helps to keep the image looking realistic and visually compelling.Links from this episode:Anders' InstagramAnders' TikTokAnders' Lightroom PresetsToday's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

June 29, 2026Episode 2125 min

5 Strategies I Used to Grow My Social Media to 100K+ Followers

I've made a lot of mistakes over the last few years when growing my social media pages, but I've also found a few strategies that helped me build my account from the bottom up in a short amount of time. In this week's podcast episode, I'll talk about 5 strategies I used to help grow quicker, as well as talk about some mistakes I made and mistakes I see other photographers making when trying to reach a greater audience.Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

June 22, 2026Episode 2152 min

Greg Benz - Utilizing HDR Displays for Unmatched Tonal Range in Your Photography

HDR Displays have been around for a while, but the technology is still rapidly improving, and the process is simplifying. Yet so many photographers still choose to use SDR images on social media, even when HDR is supported and far more stunning. In this podcast episode, HDR expert and photographer Greg Benz shares what you need to know to start using HDR displays to their fullest capability, and how you can use this type of image to help differentiate yourself from other photographers.Links from this episode:Greg's WebsiteSee if You Have an HDR DisplayWeb Sharp PRO PanelGreg's YouTubeGreg's InstagramToday's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

June 15, 2026Episode 1928 min

5 Wildlife Photography Mistakes You're Probably Making...

Capturing the perfect wildlife shot is tough enough, and if you're making these mistakes, it is even harder. In this week's podcast episode, I want to help you avoid some of the most common wildlife photography mistakes that will help you to capture your dream images.Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

June 8, 2026Episode 1939 min

Taylor Picard - Capturing Compelling Small Scenes

Small scenes are more popular than ever, and for good reason. Capturing the finer details of the landscape requires a keen eye and patience, but those who are willing to put in the work are rewarded with stunningly original images that really stand out. In this week's episode, I spoke with photographer Taylor Picard about capturing small scenes. Taylor enlightens us with some of her best advice for those who want to capture those scenes and tells us what elements to look for to capture the best images.Links from this episode:Taylor's WebsiteTaylor's InstagramToday's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

June 1, 2026Episode 1722 min

Practical Tips for Better Telephoto Compositions

Shooting with a telephoto lens can be one of the best ways to get portfolio images on days when you might not have portfolio-worthy weather conditions. The telephoto is also my favorite and most used lens. In this week's podcast episode, I'll teach you exactly how I pick off smaller details in the scene to capture beautiful telephoto images.Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

May 25, 2026Episode 161 hr 2 min

Jay Fritts - How to Start Earning MONEY From Your Photography

Whether you want to be the next full-time outdoor photographer or just want to make a few dollars to fund your next trip, this week's podcast episode is just for you. I spoke with photographer Jay Fritts about how he became a full-time photographer and how he recommends growing their platform to start earning money.Links from this episode:Jay's InstagramToday's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

May 18, 2026Episode 1529 min

8 Myths Surrounding Outdoor Photography

If you’ve ever been told that you need Photoshop to edit better photos, that you should always shoot at f/11, or that expensive gear is the secret to better photos… this episode is for you. In this episode of Master the Moment, I'll break down 8 of the biggest photography myths holding outdoor photographers back and explain what actually matters when it comes to capturing sharper, cleaner, more compelling landscape images.Today's podcast is sponsored by my friends over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MPB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the place to buy and sell used photography gear. Go online to get a quote for your gear today: https://tinyurl.com/mse6bzk2

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