I had a great visit with filmmaker, conservationist and friend, Tom Opre about his upcoming film, Killing the Shepherd. Tom is the founder of The Shepherds of Wildlife Society, which according to it's website, is a collective of world-renowned

When the Light Came On | Thousand Words with Hayes Scriven

Apr 1st, 2021 27m 53s

This week I had a great visit with another former student who is doing amazing things. Hayes Scriven has followed his career path through the historical society genre, but four years ago took his dream job in the dream location, Splitrock Light

Holding the Key to the Maasai Mara (LITERALLY) | Thousand Words with Adam Bannister

Mar 7th, 2021 43m 6s

In this episode, I had a great (two part, lightning interrupted) visit with one of the most talented photographers and storytellers in the world, Adam Bannister. Adam runs the photography studio at Angama Mara (www.angama.com), one of the most

MLB Behind the Scenes | Thousand Words with Harrison Barden

Feb 17th, 2021 27m 12s

In this episode, I visit with Harrison Barden, Live Content Creator for Major League Baseball and sports shooter for USA Today. We talk about all things sports photography related as well as Harrison's unique and artistic photography style whic

Charged by a Rhino | Thousand Words with Matt Addington

Feb 10th, 2021 16m 40s

In this episode I explain my faux pas with last week's episode, talk Canon EOS R5 and R6, Rode Wireless Go audio and being charged by a rhino on assignment in Africa. We'll check out some rhinoceros photos from before the charge in Namibia. I a

I Hate My Camera | Thousand Words with Mitch Kezar

Jan 27th, 2021 32m 18s

This week I had a great visit with one of the legends in photography, Mitch Kezar. Mitch has been making powerful images for more than 50 years and has seen the industry change immensely over that time. And he has stayed at the forefront as the

Teary Eyes and Turkeys | Lake Pickle of Primos Hunting

Jan 20th, 2021 30m 34s

This week it's a great visit with my good friend, Lake Pickle of Primos Hunting. Lake is living his life's dream on the staff of Primos where he films and helps produce all the media content for the legendary Primos Hunting team. Lake grew up

Wild Horses and Women Who Drone - Yasmin Tajik Part II

Jan 14th, 2021 17m 11s

In part 2 with Yasmin Tajik we again cover wide ranging topics, but at their core, it is who she is. She is compassionate for humanity and driven to inspire people through her photography. We chat about the wild mustangs outside of Phoenix and

From Lobsters to Impactful Images | Yasmin Tajik Part 1

Jan 6th, 2021 35m 32s

Check out the images on my BLOG. It was such a great opportunity to reconnect with Yasmin Tajik on this episode. Yasmin has had a life filled with amazing adventures traveling the world since she was a young girl. Her photography journey starte

I Was His Coach?!? | Jamie Hiner Creations

Dec 31st, 2020 26m 27s

Matt is joined by Jamie Hiner of Jamie Hiner Creations. One of Matt's former students and basketball players, Jamie has traveled the world and established himself as a producer of some serious media content. His Instagram following has quickly

Hands Like 2x10s | Stories with Joel Nelson Outdoors

Dec 22nd, 2020 19m 31s

Matt Addington is joined by guest, Joel Nelson to talk farming, creeks vs cricks, 1lb bluegills and pretty sunsets. Joel's photo stories feature a classic of his grandpa and a beautiful panfish close to home. Matt talks about a harrowing fly-in

I Saw an Angel |Thousand Words

Dec 19th, 2020 6m 57s

This is the first of what I hope will be many awesome stories told here with some of the best photographers out there. I’ve got a lineup committed to getting together to tell the story of some of their best work. So stay tuned and thanks for ch

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