{"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":"015 Alex Noriega and Mastering the Art of Curation","slug":"015-alex-noriega-and-mastering-the-art-of-curation","published_at":"2025-12-02T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shutter-nonsense-a-nature-photography-podcast-7358102/015-alex-noriega-and-mastering-the-art-of-curation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shutter-nonsense-a-nature-photography-podcast-7358102","url":"https://shutternonsense.podbean.com/e/015-mastering-the-art-of-curation-with-alex-noriega/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ihjgwrdtike4m468/Ep15_Mastering-Curation-With-Alex-Noriega.mp3","summary":"In this episode, renowned nature photographer Alex Noriega joins the hosts Michael and Jeffrey. The trio delve into the critical importance of curating your nature photography to elevate it from good to memorable. The conversation covers a variety of topics, including the selection and refinement of images, social media’s impact on curation, balancing personal satisfaction with audience engagement, and the influence technology may have on future curation. Alex shares his insights and experiences, offering listeners a new perspective on curating their work. Whether a hobbyist, a seasoned pro, or somewhere in between, this episode highlights the significance of a well-curated portfolio and how thoughtful curation can improve one’s photographic journey 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: Welcoming Alex Noriega Diving into Curation Emotional Attachment in Photography The Curation Struggle Building Excitement Through Tighter Curation Standing Out in a Saturated Market Social Media and Mediocre Work Curation for the Hobbyist and Professional The Role of AI in Photography Relevant Show Notes Links Alex’s Newsletter Signup: https://www.alexnoriega.com/subscribe Alex’s Website: https://www.alexnoriega.com/ Chrissy Donadi’s Lightroom Organization Course: https://chrissydonadi.com/lets-get-organized-course Learn more about Michael's photography: www.michaelrung.comLearn more about Jeffrey's photography: www.jeffreytadlock.com","meta_description":"In this episode, renowned nature photographer Alex Noriega joins the hosts Michael and Jeffrey. The trio delve into the critical importance of curating yo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4203,"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/015-alex-noriega-and-mastering-the-art-of-curation/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-7358102/015-alex-noriega-and-mastering-the-art-of-curation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}