Your Reality, Your Art: Editing as Expression with Blake Rudis
In this episode of the Lakescape Photography Podcast, Nick sits down with Blake Rudis. Professional photography educator, landscape photographer, and founder of F64 Academy, for a deep, practical conversation about artistic vision, editing as translation, and why your photos deserve more than "driving north" with no plan in post-processing.
Together, they unpack the tension between "purism" and creative expression, how our brains actually see a scene versus what a sensor records, and why the final image is often a gift of experience to the viewer, not a literal document of reality. They also tackle the modern landscape: AI accusations, authenticity, ethics, critique, jealousy, and how to stay grounded while still making work you're proud to share.
If you've ever looked at your RAW files and thought, "This doesn't match what I felt," this one's for you.
F64 Academy (Blake's education + newsletter): https://f64academy.com
F64 Academy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@f64Academy
F64 Elite (Blake's community + critiques + roundtables): https://f64elite.com
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