Master the Moment — Outdoor Photography Podcast

Hosted by Austin James Jackson

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150

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Jun 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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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

May 11, 2026Episode 950 min

Jon Engele - Creating Dark, Moody Glow in Your Images

Dark and moody with just a hint of glowing light is one of the most desirable outdoor photography effects, and something that so many photographers spend years trying to perfect. In this episode, photographer Jon Engele shares his tips and tricks to light paint your images and create beautiful dark and moody glow.Links from this episode:Jon's WebsiteJon's InstagramJon's TutorialsToday'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 4, 2026Episode 1329 min

Don't Make These Mistakes When Shooting Ultra-Wide!

The ultra-wide is a landscape photographer's best friend, but it can be one of the most challenges lenses to use when you want to create portfolio-worthy images. In this week's podcast, you'll learn some of the biggest mistakes photographers make when using an ultra-wide and how to overcome these problems to improve your photography and give justice to the stunning scenes you're capturing.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

April 27, 2026Episode 1232 min

Anthony Lopez - Photographing EXTREME Milky Way Detail

As photographers, we are on a never-ending pursuit of creating higher detail and higher quality images, and there is still a lot to be desired when it comes to astrophotography. If you've ever wondered how photographers capture extreme detail in their wide-angle Milky Way shots, Anthony Lopez is here to share all the details with you in today's podcast episode. Links from this episode:Anthony's InstagramAnthony's WebsiteToday'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

April 20, 2026Episode 1128 min

What Does the Future of Photography Look Like?

Have you ever wondered what photography will look like in 10, 20, 50, or even 100 years from now? A lot will change, especially when you look back and contrast where we are now with where we were 20 years ago. And with the rise of AI, photography may look vastly different in the coming years.In this episode, I'll cover where I think photography is going and why I'm not worried about AI. Additionally, we'll touch on megapixels and how long before our equipment is limited by the environments we are shooting in.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

April 13, 2026Episode 1058 min

Scott Kranz - Creating a Project with a Collection of Images

Creating standalone images is great, but putting numerous images together and working on a project can be an even better way to get the word out there. Scott Kranz has been working on a special project for the last few years that he shares with us in this episode, as well as enlightening us about the process of conceptualizing a project, creating a book, and more. Whether you're looking for inspiration for your first (or next) project or are looking to learn how you can start a project of your own, this episode is loaded with advice from Scott.Links from this episode:Scott's WebsiteScott's InstagramScott's YouTubeLearn From Scott KranzBack 'Cascade High' on KickstarterToday'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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