F-Stop Collaborate and Listen
F-Stop Collaborate and Listen
Matt Payne
412: Suzanne Mathia - Lightroom Hacks and Creativity Cross-Training
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Mar 10, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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In episode 412 of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," Matt Payne hosts landscape photographer and Adobe community expert Suzanne Mathia, who delves into her journey from a British corporate upbringing to a creative career in the United States. Suzanne explores her photography philosophy, particularly her "sponge theory," emphasizing flexibility and continuous learning. She shares practical techniques for wildlife photography, discusses creative cross-training, and the value of revisiting old work for inspiration. The episode features insights into powerful yet often overlooked Lightroom features, common user mistakes, and the importance of image organization and backups.
Resources (some are affiliate links, thanks for your support):
Lightroom Instruction
Support the Podcast on Patreon
Suzanne's Gear: Canon 100-500; Canon R5
Guy Tal - Be Extraordinary
Muench Workshops
Recommended photographers: Greg McCown, Julieanne Kost, J. Fritz Rumpf