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Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken is a weekly conversation about photography and all its impact. Each week Zach and Courtney discuss their latest adventures, life lessons, and anything else that sounds interesting. Photography is Nothing invites you into the conversations they were already having as a married couple running a photography and media company in the curren... more

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Christopher Morris is a documentary photographer who has covered wars, politics, and fashion since 1981. In this episode, Courtney & Zach introduce Morris’s photography ahead of next week’s interview with the photographer.

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Episode 45 • Kiliii Yüyan

Zach & Courtney interview Kiliii Yüyan, National Geographic photographer, Explorer, and speaker. Kiliii’s work focuses on indigenous communities around the world with special attention to environmental issues.

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Zach & Courtney introduce you to the work of Kiliii Yüyan, National Geographic photographer. Kiliii’s work focuses on indigenous communities around the world with special attention to environmental issues.

This week we talk about Kiliii’s background... more

Zach & Courtney talk about supporting their kids taking photos. Zach has always been open to letting kids use his professional cameras, even if it made him nervous at first.

ICYMI, Zach & Courtney ARE married! They have 5 kids together, who have fr... more

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Kiliii Yüyan
National Geographic photographer focusing on Indigenous communities of the Arctic and polar regions
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Episode: Interview with Kiliii Yüyan
Ruedi Hofmann
Photographer and master printer for Richard Avedon on In the American West
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Episode: Ruedi Hofmann - Photographer & Master Printer

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Courtney McCracken
Co-host and photographer, part of Photography is Nothing; frequent host focusing on photography craft, travel, and family contexts.
Zach Dobson
Host and photographer, part of Photography is Nothing; frequent host focusing on photography craft, travel, and family contexts.

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    Learning all things photography, especially documentary photography is of interest to me. I really want to give this podcast 5 stars but there is too little discussion on the topic and waaaay too much off subject chit chat.

    That’s just me. If you enjoy off topic chit chat with some education served on the side you’ll enjoy this podcast. Also, the hosts are discussing photos for their YouTube channel so if you’re not in front of your compute... more

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Interview with Kiliii Yüyan
Q: So, but I know that we both really kind of want to start at, in your backstory a little bit, about how you came to be working specifically, like where you are now.
He describes a delayed but powerful entry into photography after a long career as a kayak builder; a chance moment with a National Geographic photographer sparked opportunities, leading to long-term projects and a deep commitment to Indigenous communities and the natural world.
Photography Q&A - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Q: Do you have insurance on all your cameras and gear?
Yes, it is very important to have insurance for your gear and liability insurance for work-related incidents.
Photography Q&A - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Q: Do you mix and match your lens and camera bodies?
I mainly stick with Canon lenses on Canon cameras but have rented specialty lenses like Sigma ones.
Photography Q&A - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Q: How important for you is the lens? Do you use fixed focal length?
The lens is very important; I use fixed focal lengths for better quality and more light.
Photography Q&A - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Q: Do you ever use silent shutter to hide when you're snapping?
Yes, I use the silent function on my DSLR and the electronic shutter on mirrorless cameras for quiet environments.

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Two professional photographers and partners host a weekly conversation centered on photography, travel, family life, and running a photography and media business. Episodes blend practical gear tips, on-site storytelling, and behind-the-scenes life with light humor and candid family moments, often weaving in sponsor messages and lessons learned from documenting everyday moments, sports, travel, and weddings. Noteworthy is the balanced focus on craft and narrative, the couple's collaborative approach to content creation, and their openness about parenting while building a creative practice—appealing to listeners who want actionable photography insight alongside relatable life anecdotes.

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