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LensWork - Photography and the Creative Process

Brooks Jensen
Photography
Fine Art Photography
Creative Process
Lenswork Publishing
Creativity
Lightroom
Ansel Adams
Digital Photography
Art
Lenswork
Seeing In SIXES
Landscape Photography
Personal Expression
Artificial Intelligence
Photoshop
Digital Processing
Travel Photography
Inkjet Printing
Yosemite
Film Photography

Random Observations on Art, Photography, and the Creative Process. These talks focus on the creative process in fine art photography. LensWork editor Brooks Jensen side-steps techno-talk and artspeak to offer a stimulating mix of ideas, experience, and observations from his 50 years as a fine art photographer, writer, and publisher. Topics include a wide range of subjects from finding subject matt... more

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Latest Episodes

Here's a Thought… #2802 with Brooks Jensen Convergence

When I think of "The Art World," I think of galleries and museums, auctions and fortunes, celebrity artists and a measure of fame. That world happens at a point of convergence that most of us w... more

Here's a Thought… #2801 with Brooks Jensen Beware the Advice That Stifles

One of my earliest examples of thinking outside the box involved five images matted in a single mat. I thought it was innovative and expressive. My well-meaning peers crushed... more

Episode #1530 from our long-running, weekly podcast

On Photography and the Creative Process Why I Prefer Projects

Words alone cannot tell a story until they are organized into sentences and paragraphs. Said another way, groups of words make much m... more

Here's a Thought… #2800 with Brooks Jensen Lawn Chairs and Other Photographic Necessities

The older I get and the longer I practice photography the more I'm convinced that photographs find us. Chasing photographs is a fine idea in our youth when bu... more

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Recent Guests

Kevinn Raber
Photographer with a focus on capturing the beauty of rust.
Episode: LW1422 - Interview with Kevin Raber about his project, Rust
David Grant Best
Photographer and friend of Brooks Jensen
Episode: HT2004 - Consider All the Angles

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Brooks Jensen
Fine art photographer, writer, and publisher with decades of experience

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 724 ratings
  • not just for photographers

    a professional photographer for a long time i am now an artist painter maker creator whatever you want to call it. ive been a follower of Brooks Jensen for several years and even though most of my artistic podcasts are towards painting i find that the one i relate to the most is this one. and even though i also still shoot, Brooks speaks in such a way that theyre not just for photography but every kind of art you work with and a bit of life itself. thank you Brooks Jensen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    paintthrower
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Photo Podcast

    From a very experienced professional photographer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thkoe
    Germany2 years ago
  • Perfect podcast

    Such an honest, gentle, thoughtful, considered and very eloquently delivered show, all while giving thought provoking, interesting and wide ranging photographic advice. Thank you ever so much for what must be such incredibly hard work over many years.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AC33online
    Australia2 years ago
  • This is simply awesome!

    I wish I discovered this podcast months ago! Short, simple, clear, useful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ProTrumpet
    United States2 years ago
  • Every day I learn something new

    This is by far the most instructive photography forecast I follow. For a small time investment, every day there is something new and enriching to learn.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    buranis
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Jensen's calm, honest delivery and experienced perspective are recurring strengths.
The brief format is often praised for offering clear, useful ideas in a small time commitment.
One critical review objects to a past description of an Asian author, calling it disrespectful.
Listeners appreciate the focus on artistic vision and questions of meaning over gear reviews and technical trends.
Listeners value the thoughtful, articulate reflections on photography as art and on creativity across artistic disciplines.

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HT2364 - The Myth of Accurate Color
Q: How do I ensure accurate color in my images?
The speaker redirects the question towards the importance of emotional fidelity over technical accuracy in photography.
LW1463 - What Have You Learned
Q: What have you learned in the last year, three years, five years, decade, that has promoted new work?
The responses highlight various takes on personal growth, the relationship with technology, and the need for heart in one's artistic endeavors, suggesting that learning might not always stem from new gear or tools but from self-discipline and creative exploration.
LW1438 - The Target Audience
Q: Who is your target audience?
Most people have not considered this question and often think it's just for their personal enjoyment.
LW1425 - What We Do
Q: What do you do?
Craft still images that may be presented in various mediums.
LW1422 - Interview with Kevin Raber about his project, Rust
Q: What were the first steps that you did?
Raber began to gather his images into a Lightroom collection, and started processing them to define the project.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LensWork

What is LensWork about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Short reflections on fine art photography and the creative life, led by Brooks Jensen, a photographer, writer, and publisher with decades of experience. Weekly discussions typically spend 10 to 20 minutes on a single idea, while briefer, often daily observations offer compact prompts for creative thought. Rather than focusing on gear reviews or step-by-step instruction, Jensen considers artistic vision, composition, audience, presentation, feedback, and the uncertainties of making original work. He draws on personal experience and examples from photography to connect practical choices with broader questions about meaning, experimentation, and artistic development. The result suits photographers seeking a thoughtful perspective beyond techni... more

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