256: Francesco Carovillano - Trying to Fail Better at Photography

Welcome to episode 256 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen! This week on the podcast, I was joined by a travel, landscape, and stock photographer from Italy, now residing in France, Francesco Carovillano. Francesco and I had a wonderful conversation about his journey and some revelations he has made while pursuing multiple careers in the arts. On this week's episode we discuss: Francesco's transition from 3D computer graphics to travel photography and now landscape photography, How his work as an animator has influenced his work as a photographer, Stories and lessons learned about his work on a stock photography project in New York City, How he has found success in the stock photography market, And a lot more! Other items mentioned on the show this week: 1. Support the podcast on Patreon. 2. Brie Stockwell - Dream it, Do it! Quick Start guide. Here's who Francesco recommended for the podcast this week: Charles Cramer. Christopher Burkett. Francesco also recommended the study of various painters from the past, including: Paul Cézanne Camille Pissarro Claude Monet Édouard Manet Pierre-August Renoir Vincent Van Gogh Paul Signac George Saurat Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot Théodore Rousseau John Constable J.M.W. Turner Edgar Alwyn Payne Japanese woodblock landscape painters, who had a big influence on the impressionist painters: Katsushika Hokusai Hasui Kawase Utagawa Hiroshige I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! Did you also know we have listener after-parties on Twitter Spaces? This is a great opportunity to interact with other listeners, guests, and the host (when I can) regarding your thoughts on the episode. We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.