{"podcast":{"title":"Shutter Nonsense: A Nature Photography Podcast","slug":"shutter-nonsense-a-nature-photography-podcast-7358102","podcast_index_feed_id":7358102,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/shutternonsense/feed.xml","website_url":"https://shutternonsense.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20708576/SN_Logo_-_1x196eqd.jpg","author":"Shutter Nonsense","episode_count":32,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T20:20:16.784765+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shutter-nonsense-a-nature-photography-podcast-7358102"},"episode":{"title":"011 Preparing for Photography Workshops With Barbara Livieri","slug":"011-preparing-for-photography-workshops-with-barbara-livieri","published_at":"2025-10-07T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shutter-nonsense-a-nature-photography-podcast-7358102/011-preparing-for-photography-workshops-with-barbara-livieri","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shutter-nonsense-a-nature-photography-podcast-7358102","url":"https://shutternonsense.podbean.com/e/011-preparing-for-photography-workshops-with-barbara-livieri/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6gmizuxa936ajv9q/Ep11_BarbaraLivieri_Photography-Workshops.mp3","summary":"Photographer Barbara Livieri joins hosts Michael and Jeffrey in this episode of Shutter Nonsense for an in-depth discussion of photography workshops and preparation tips. The trio talks about how to prepare for nature photography workshops, the good and bad experiences they've encountered, and why mindset is crucial for getting the most out of these immersive learning experiences. They also delve into the importance of building community and connections during workshops, and share tips on navigating the physical and mental demands of intensive photography workshops. Whether you're thinking about joining your first workshop or looking to enhance your future experiences, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. 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 Include: Introducing special guest Barbara Livieri The Good and the Bad of Workshop Experiences Researching and Choosing the Right Workshop Mental and Physical Preparation for Workshops The Gift of Feedback Community and Photography Workshops Final Thoughts and Practical Tips Related Links Jeffrey’s workshops page: https://jeffreytadlock.com/workshops Michael’s workshops page: https://www.michaelrungphotography.com/landscape-photography-workshops Michael’s Workshop Selection Checklist: https://www.michaelrungphotography.com/post/how-to-choose-the-right-nature-photography-workshop Out of Chicago workshops: https://www.outofchicago.com/","meta_description":"Photographer Barbara Livieri joins hosts Michael and Jeffrey in this episode of Shutter Nonsense for an in-depth discussion of photography workshops and p…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4742,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/shutter-nonsense-a-nature-photography-podcast-7358102/episodes/011-preparing-for-photography-workshops-with-barbara-livieri/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shutter-nonsense-a-nature-photography-podcast-7358102/011-preparing-for-photography-workshops-with-barbara-livieri.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}