Field Notes & F-Stops
Field Notes & F-Stops is the podcast where photography meets nature and mindful storytelling. Whether you’re just starting out or have a few shutter clicks under your belt, this is the space where we learn, grow, and reconnect with the art of capturing life, one frame at a time. Each week, host Cobi Sharpe and guests will dive into the world of photography—from ethical storytelling and honouring your subject to using your camera as a tool for mindful practice. Here, we explore how the natural world can inspire your shots, spark creativity, and help you tell your unique story with confidence. The Field Notes & F-Stops podcast is brought to you by Spark Adventure Photography Workshops. Learn more at www.sparkadventurephotog.com.
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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Host Cobi Sharpe is joined by Kielyn Marrone, an adventure guide, wilderness living and traditional skills instructor, amateur photographer, writer, and now potter. Kielyn and her husband operate Lure of the North Expeditions which attracts participants from around the world. Learn more about Kielyn at lureofthenorth.com.
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Amy Vincent joins host Cobi Sharpe on the podcast this week. She's a photographer based out of Parry Sound, Ontario who is happiest being barefoot and dancing in the rain. Amy believes a still-frame just has this power to teleport you back to that moment in time, giving you the gift to relive it all over again. To learn more about Amy's work visit her at www.amyvincentphotography.com or follow her on Instagram @amyvincent.photography.
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Host Cobi Sharpe sits down with Canadian-famous Tori Baird, Owner and Founder of Paddle Like a Girl. Tori's no stranger to the camera and she shares how capturing all the little moments make a big difference. Learn more about Tori Baird and Paddle Like a Girl at:
www.instagram.com/paddlelikeagirl_
www.instagram.com/torigoesoutside
www.paddlelikeagirl.com
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Amina Mohamed of Camera for Girls joins host Cobi Sharpe on this episode of the podcast. Learn how Amina rediscovered her passion for photography and how she shares that passion to promote gender equality and poverty.
Take the Cameras for Girls quiz to unlock $5 for girls in poverty.
Learn more about Cameras for Girls at:
https://www.camerasforgirls.org
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cameras-for-girls/
https://www.instagram.com/camerasforgirls/
Become a Creator and join the monthly giving program to help students find employment in Uganda: https://the-creators.raiselysite.com/
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Ann joins host Cobi Sharpe to discuss photography as a mindfulness practice and more. Ann is an outdoorswoman, a photographer, and a four-season angler who's afraid to hold fish. She wants you to get outside a try the thing already. Follow Ann on Instagram at @its_ann_calling or learn more about her work:
Blog/Reviewswww.dothedamnthing.caYoutube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@unpluggedadventuring
Photography Sitewww.annabisphotography.com
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
In this episode of Field Notes & F-Stops, host Cobi Sharpe sits down with Oleksandra Budna, a Ukrainian-born writer, photographer, and self-proclaimed “rooted wanderer.” Now based in Toronto, Oleksandra shares her journey of weaving together memory, migration, and meaning through words and images.
Follow Oleksandra on Instagram at @lesyabudna or visit these links to learn more:Gone Camping https://gonecamping.blog/
Stories of Entangled Life https://storiesofentangledlife.com/
Oleksandra's photo essay in Explore Magazine about visiting her grandparents village after the start of the war: https://explore-mag.com/photos-in-bold-reclaiming-light-under-the-shadow-of-war/