Patrick Comtois Photography

The longer you do something, the larger your toolbox becomes, but its how you use those tools that makes the difference.

As photographers we put so much emphasis sometimes into the numbers, we miss the bigger picture, literally. Let's chat about that in this episode.

How do you deal with self-doubt and the voices in your head holding you back in your photography or creative endeavors. Lets discuss ...

Wondering how to get the image size that you want in your photographs. In this episode lets chat about some strategies that have worked for me and can for you also no matter what camera or lens you are using.

Everyone is so concerned about numbers and settings in photograpy. I share the one thing that doesn't show up in numbers and is probably the most important thing in photography.

Composition, color, gesture, mood and even post-processing in the digital darkroom are parts of good storytelling. In this episode I share some ideas on how you can improve your storytelling regardless of genre.

Early in my career, I certainly have experience both, but I have learned as my photography evolved how to keep the passion and avoid dissapointment not letting it creep into my photography.

In this episode I talk about getting distracted by the wrong conversations and missing what is right in front of you

With manufacturers turning out new bodies and lenses frequently, the question becomes, do I buy new gear?

We have all had to shoot in harsh light, but how do you get good images in this light, I share some of my thoughts and tips on this in the latest episode.

In this episode, I wanted to share with you things that I have learned to keep in mind while out shooting wildlife that may improve your chances of getting the shot you want.

When asked why I shoot with those lenses by a non-photographer, it got my thinking. In this episode I talk about why I shoot with specific lenses and how it fits my style of photography.

In this episode I discuss a conversation I had with a beginner photography on craft versus post processing.

This podcast is a shout out to all my mentors who have nurthured and taught me over the years, passing along their wisdom.

In this episode I share my opinions on why I don't think AI will replace photographers.

I offer some thoughts on which lens to reach for and why in my latest podcast.

In this episode, short and sweet, I share why I shoot duplicates while I am out shooting, whether it be a client shoot or for personal.

Resting on the premise that you have the shot is not the best way to continue to grow and move your photography forward. In this episode, I share my thoughts about this phrase that I hear quite often from struggling photographers.

In this episode I share the acronym HASTE that helps me get the best photograph I can prior to shooting.