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421: Greg McCown - Electrifying Lightning and Storm Photography!
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In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne interviews storm and landscape photographer Greg McCown, delving into his passion for capturing epic desert storms and lightning. Greg, who balances photography with a career in real estate, discusses his meticulous approach to storm chasing, which involves extensive location scouting and using multiple cameras to maximize capture opportunities. The conversation covers Greg's strategies for teaching storm photography workshops, his experiences with weather patterns, and his use of technology like lightning triggers, his expert camera settings for lightning, and he shares personal stories that highlight the excitement and unpredictability of storm photography.
Resources / Links:
- Support the Podcast on Patreon
- GAIA GPS
- Pivotal Weather
- Radar Scope: Apple / Android
- Satsquatch
- FLM Tripods | Matt's Tripod Recommendation - use code HOUSEOFPAYNE for 10% off thru Oct 1, 2025!
- Stepping Stone Lightning Trigger
- Sony A1-2
- Nikon D850
- Storm Photo Tours
- Recommended Photographers: John Sirlin, Sean Parker, Danilo Faria, Donna Ruthruff, Lori Bailey
421 episodes
Manage episode 482235740 series 2363034
In this episode of "F-Stop Collaborate and Listen," host Matt Payne interviews storm and landscape photographer Greg McCown, delving into his passion for capturing epic desert storms and lightning. Greg, who balances photography with a career in real estate, discusses his meticulous approach to storm chasing, which involves extensive location scouting and using multiple cameras to maximize capture opportunities. The conversation covers Greg's strategies for teaching storm photography workshops, his experiences with weather patterns, and his use of technology like lightning triggers, his expert camera settings for lightning, and he shares personal stories that highlight the excitement and unpredictability of storm photography.
Resources / Links:
- Support the Podcast on Patreon
- GAIA GPS
- Pivotal Weather
- Radar Scope: Apple / Android
- Satsquatch
- FLM Tripods | Matt's Tripod Recommendation - use code HOUSEOFPAYNE for 10% off thru Oct 1, 2025!
- Stepping Stone Lightning Trigger
- Sony A1-2
- Nikon D850
- Storm Photo Tours
- Recommended Photographers: John Sirlin, Sean Parker, Danilo Faria, Donna Ruthruff, Lori Bailey
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