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Best Photos of the 2026 Olympics - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 25 - Bringing you the best action and documentary photography from the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games! Zach scoured the internet to find the greatest photos of the Olympics so he and Courtney could discuss the making, the
Olympic Fashion Photography - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 24 - There is typically lots of fashion & editorial photography that surrounds the Olympics. For this year’s 2026 Winter Olympics, Zach & Courtney found three cool photoshoots, but feel like there should be a lot more! In this episo
Photography Q&A - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 23 - What focal length lens do you use for backstage photography? Do you ever use “silent shutter” mode? Do you use fixed focal length? Do you have insurance on all your cameras & gear? What do people who are actually from working c
Backstage - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 22 - This week we talk about going behind the scenes and photographing backstage at concerts, shows, and events. When attending a performance, what happens on stage is only one small part of the story. Going backstage to photograph
Martin Parr - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 21 - This week we talk about the late great Martin Parr. Starting in the black & white documentary tradition in the 1970s, Parr’s work took a bold turn to color accentuated by flash in 1982. While still documentary in nature, in tha
Cats - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 20 - Cats have been a part of photography since its beginnings. As early as the 1870s, people have been taking silly photos of cats in costumes or staged scenes. In this episode, we look at the beginnings of cat photography, technol
Indiana University - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 19 - Indiana University is our alma mater and we love it! After IU football's Rose Bowl victory over Alabama, we decided to talk about our love for the school on this week's episode. In addition to football, we talk basketball (of c
Football - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 18 - In this episode Zach & Courtney talk about how football and photography came up together since the late 1800s. We can see how as the technology advanced, the style of photography changed as well. “Photography is nothing–it's li
Snow & Science - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 17 - In this episode Zach & Courtney talk about two photographers with opposite approaches of photographing the science of winter. Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley photographed closeup images of single snowflakes in the early era of photo
Photography by Candlelight - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 16 - It’s that time of year when the sun sets early and we photographers are forced to practice our low light skills. Candlelight is not very bright and often inconsistent, but it’s one of the best sources for creating warm, cozy, m
Bokeh - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 15 - Photographers love to talk about bokeh. So let's get into it. We talk about the origins of the word and just how recently this came into the photography lexicon. Also, more important to us than how it works from a technical sta
Cars & Cameras - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 14 - Zach has always enjoyed photographing cars. Going to the occasional car shows and gatherings has been a regular part of our family life since the beginning. Today we welcome our boys to the podcast who also enjoy photographing
Taylor Swift Album Art - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 13 - For any household with Swifties, the number 13 has special meaning. So for this 13th episode of Photography is Nothing, Zach & Courtney invite their daughters to discuss the meaning and evolution of Taylor Swift's album art thr
Tennessee - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 12 - This week Zach & Courtney visit Tennessee, both literally and photographically. They discuss Zach’s photos from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, view historical images from the Tennessee Valley Authority, and learn abou
Road Trip! - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 11 - This week Zach & Courtney discuss photographing road trips, including Zach’s photos on the road and in the Florida Keys, plus Joel Sternfeld’s project from the 1970s and 80s, American Prospects. “Photography is nothing–it's lif
State Fair - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 10 - This week Zach & Courtney discuss their visit to the Indiana State Fair plus Zach’s project documenting fairs & festivals around the state of Indiana over the last 15 years. They also look at some photography of fairs by some o
Backstory - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson and Courtney McCracken
Episode 09 - This week Zach & Courtney discuss starting a photography business and a family at the same time and how they work to fully integrate their lives together. “Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Br
Iconic Album Covers Part Two - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 08 - This week Zach & Courtney follow up with comments from last week’s album choices and discuss everything from lawsuits to successful collaborations between photographers and musicians. “Photography is nothing–it's life that inte
Eight Iconic Album Covers - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 07 - This week Zach & Courtney discuss 8 iconic album covers and the stories behind them. They define what makes an “iconic” album cover, analyze the photos, tell how they were made, who the photographers were, and some of the myths
Photo Stories That Went Too Far - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 06 - This week Zach & Courtney discuss photography projects that became obsessive, including Japanese photographer Masahisa Fukase’s Ravens, Catherine Leroy’s coverage of the Vietnam War, W. Eugene Smith documenting Pittsburg for tw
The Only Revolution is Within - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 05 - This week Zach & Courtney discuss everyday photography, Zach’s 180 on fireworks photos, an important quote that influenced Courtney, and the work of photographers Sally Mann and Larry Fink. “Photography is nothing–it's life tha
You Should Monetize Your Hobbies - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Episode 04 - This week Zach & Courtney discuss monetizing hobbies, the importance of consent, taking photos when we travel as a family, drawing people in public, and more! “Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartie
Your Purpose is to Create - Photography is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
This week Zach & Courtney discuss how every single person is meant to create, a Pacers game 7 loss, what makes for a great summer photo, and more!“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson Index0:00 - Indi
AI is Getting Dumber - Photography Is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
This week Zach & Courtney discuss how AI is eating itself, photographing kids in the style of a war photographer, how famous women are remembered for their trauma, and more!“Photography is nothing–it's life that interests me.” - Henri Carti
It's Easy to Start a Podcast - Photography Is Nothing with Zach Dobson & Courtney McCracken
Welcome to our very first episode of Photography is Nothing! This week Zach & Courtney discuss starting a podcast, literally dropping a $5000 camera, attending & photographing the Indy 500, documenting the neighborhood swim team, and more!
