021 Ben Horne & How Perceptions of Our Work Change Over Time

In this most recent episode of Shutter Nonsense, hosts Michael and Jeffrey sit down with special guest, landscape photographer Ben Horne, for a thoughtful conversation about how the way we see our own photographs changes over time. What starts as excitement or disappointment in the moment often shifts months or years later, sometimes in ways we never expect.

Ben shares stories from a recent trip to Zion, walks through his film and large-format workflow, and reflects on what it’s like to revisit older work with fresh eyes. Together, they talk openly about creative doubt, the tension between technical perfection and emotional impact, and why some images only reveal their value long after they were made. This episode is an honest discussion about growth, patience, and learning to trust the photographic process.

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Highlights

• How photographers’ perceptions of their own work evolve over time
• Revisiting older images and seeing them differently years later
• Creative doubt and its role in long-term growth
• Balancing technical perfection with emotional impact
• Film photography, large format workflow, and slowing down
• Why some images take time to reveal their value

Related Links

• Ben Horne’s Website:  https://www.benhorne.com/
• Learn more about Michael's photography: www.michaelrung.com
• Learn more about Jeffrey's photography: www.jeffreytadlock.com