Welcome to Shutter Nonsense - a laid-back nature photography podcast with hosts Michael Rung and Jeffrey Tadlock. Every other week, we dive into the world of landscape and nature photography with casual conversations about what we’ve been up to, current happenings in the photography world, and tips to help you grow as a photographer. Whether you’re a weekend hiker with a camera or a seasoned shooter chasing perfect light, you’re in good company. It’s not utter nonsense... but it is Shutter Nonsense.
Shutter Nonsense
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Welcome to Shutter Nonsense - a laid-back nature photography podcast with hosts Michael Rung and Jeffrey Tadlock. Every other week, we dive into the world of landscape and nature photography with casual conversations about what we’ve been up to, current happenings in the photography world, and tips to help you grow as a photographer. Whether you’re a weekend hiker with a camera or a seasoned shooter chasing perfect light, you’re in good company. It’s not utter nonsense... but it is Shutter Nonsense.
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May 19, 2026
027 Working a Scene vs. Moving On in Nature Photography
In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey talk about one of the trickier decisions in landscape and nature photography - knowing when to keep working a scene and when it is time to move on. Sometimes staying longer helps you find stronger compositions, better light, and quieter details you would have missed at first glance. But sometimes you are not really working the scene anymore, you are just standing there pressing the shutter over and over because you feel like you should be doing something. We talk through the difference between patience and getting stuck, the temptation to keep photographing the same frame, how a second camera body can help you keep exploring, and the FOMO that comes with wondering if the best light is about to happen right after you leave. We also share a few stories from Death Valley, Lost Dutchman, Colorado, the Grand Canyon, and other photography outings where the decision to stay or move on shaped the images we came home with.Join the Shutter Nonsense Patreon community to participate in post-episode conversations and share your own photography experiences! Available to free and paid members. https://www.patreon.com/ShutterNonsense Highlights: The difference between working a scene and repeatedly pressing the shutter Why the “obvious shot” is often just the starting point How staying longer can reveal smaller details and better compositions The role of patience when waiting for light or changing conditions Why dynamic light makes the decision to move on so difficult How a second camera body can help you keep exploring Photographing alone versus working around other photographers The regret of leaving too early or not refining a composition enough Related Links:Jeffrey’s Trail Ready Guide: https://jeffreytadlock.com/ebook-store/p/trail-ready-ebookLost Dutchman State Park: https://azstateparks.com/lost-dutchmanPhotoPack Pro App: https://www.photopackpro.com Johnny Carson: https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnycarsonFoqos App: https://www.foqos.app/Matt Payne: https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/ Richard Bernabe: https://beyondthelens.fm/Cameron in Ferris Bueller: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XC1fGYWLCEMichael’s Wildfire Blog Post: https://www.michaelrungphotography.com/post/the-power-of-regret Learn more about Michael's photography: www.michaelrung.comLearn more about Jeffrey's photography: www.jeffreytadlock.com
May 5, 2026
026 Growth Through Constraints in Nature Photography
In this episode of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey dig into the idea of growth through limitation in nature photography. What happens when you intentionally narrow your options instead of keeping every possibility open? They talk about one-lens outings, local shooting, black and white challenges, slowing down in the field, and how removing certain choices can actually help you see more clearly. The conversation also gets into the difference between a constraint that helps you grow and one that just leaves you frustrated. If you have ever felt stuck, burned out, or too dependent on your usual habits in the field, this one may give you a few ideas to shake things up. Join the Shutter Nonsense Patreon community to participate in post-episode conversations and share your own photography experiences! Available to free and paid members. www.patreon.com/ShutterNonsense Episode Highlights How a one-lens outing can help you learn to truly see in a new focal length Why local photography can become a powerful tool for growth instead of feeling limiting The difference between a helpful challenge and a frustrating restriction Thoughts on trying black and white only for 30 days as a way to train your eye How reducing gear and decisions can help break creative ruts and burnout Why slowing down in the field can improve both composition and intention Michael’s story of avoiding sunrise and sunset photography to force a different way of seeing How to choose challenges that push your photography without ruining the experience Related Links: Moterra Vans: https://alnk.to/1N5B0k5 Thomas Heaton: https://www.youtube.com/@ThomasHeatonPhoto Gavin Hardcastle (Fototripper): https://www.youtube.com/fototripper Alan Ross: https://www.alanrossphotography.com/ Ephemeral / Permanence: https://www.michaelrungphotography.com/product-page/ephemeral-permanence Learn more about Michael's photography: www.michaelrung.com Learn more about Jeffrey's photography: www.jeffreytadlock.com
April 21, 2026
025 Cole Thompson & John Barclay On Color vs. Monochrome
In Episode 25 of Shutter Nonsense, Michael and Jeffrey are joined by Cole Thompson and John Barclay to talk about color versus monochrome photography, and how to know when each one makes sense. The conversation goes way beyond editing choices and gets into vision, intention, creativity, and why black and white can be either a distraction-free tool or a deeply personal way of seeing. Along the way, they talk about learning to see in black and white, how personal vision shapes the work we make, the difference between photographing for likes versus photographing for meaning, and why this choice often goes much deeper than simple aesthetics. There’s plenty of humor in this one too, which is probably exactly what you’d expect when these four get together. Join the Shutter Nonsense Patreon community to participate in post-episode conversations and share your own photography experiences! Available to free and paid members. www.patreon.com/ShutterNonsense Highlights: Cole explains why black and white is not a style choice for him, but simply how he sees the world John talks about using both color and monochrome, and how he decides which serves the image best Michael and Jeffrey reflect on using black and white as a beginner “save” versus making a deliberate creative choice The group discusses whether color or black and white is actually harder to do well A conversation on vision, imitation, and finding your own voice as a photographer Why color can sometimes overpower a photograph instead of helping it The role age, experience, and older darkroom exposure may play in how photographers connect with black and white A bigger conversation about social media, likes, and making work that feels personal and meaningful Related Links: John Barclay: https://johnbarclayphotography.com/ Cole Thompson: https://colethompsonphotography.com/ The Cole & John Photography Show: https://www.youtube.com/@thecoleandjohnshow7236 Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717356/the-creative-act-by-rick-rubin/ Sarah Marino: https://www.smallscenes.com/ Matt Payne: https://www.mattpaynephotography.com/ Murray Livingston: https://www.murraylivingston.com/ Jack Curran: https://jackcurranphotography.store/ Joshua Cripps: https://www.joshuacripps.com/ Mitch Dobrowner: http://mitchdobrowner.com/ Chuck Kimmerle: https://www.chuckkimmerle.com/ Michael Kenna: https://www.michaelkenna.com/ Learn more about Michael's photography: www.michaelrung.comLearn more about Jeffrey's photography: www.jeffreytadlock.com
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