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Wildlife and Adventure Photography
Wildlife and Adventure Photography is a podcast for those who believe the best images are earned, not taken. Through field-tested insight and thoughtful reflection, each episode explores how preparation, patience, and creative awareness come together to produce photographs with lasting impact.
Episodes
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyPhotography After 50: What Camera Do You Really Need?
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought about getting into photography, but felt overwhelmed by the choice of cameras, lenses and accessories? Or perhaps you've…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyFinding Wildlife: How to Track Animals and Anticipate Their Behaviour
Send us Fan Mail Finding wildlife to photograph is often the first and biggest challenge. But simply locating an animal isn't enough. How do you work out where…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe 10 photography mistakes that are holding you back
Send us Fan Mail You have a good camera. You may even have some great lenses. But are you actually getting better at photography? Sometimes the problem isn't…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyYour camera isn't the problem - Here's what is
Send us Fan Mail Stop letting your camera make all the decisions. So, what settings should you use for a photograph? It sounds like a simple question—but it's…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyYour photos aren't sharp - 7 mistakes you're probably making
Send us Fan Mail You've taken the photograph, but when you look at it afterwards, it isn't as sharp as you expected. Before you blame your camera or lens…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyExposure Compensation: Take Control of Your Exposure
Send us Fan Mail The + and – Button on Your Camera Explained Ever taken a photograph that looks too dark or too bright, even though your camera seemed to get…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWhat Wildlife Taught Me About People
Send us Fan Mail What Wildlife Taught Me About People Spending time photographing wildlife has taught me a lot about photography. But it has also taught me…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyPhotography Advice That Can Make You Worse
Send us Fan Mail The Photography Advice I Wish I'd Ignored There’s a lot of photography advice out there — but does following all the rules actually make you a…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyIts never too late to start photography - But avoid these 7 mistakes
Send us Fan Mail It's Never Too Late to Start Photography — 7 Traps to Avoid Have you always wanted to take photography more seriously but wondered whether…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWhy some photographers improve, and others don't
Send us Fan Mail Why Some Photographers Improve — and Others Stay Stuck Why do some photographers seem to improve rapidly while others take thousands of…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyBuying Your Next Camera Part 2: Building the Complete Kit
Send us Fan Mail Buying Photography Gear Without Wasting Your Money — Part 2: Building the Complete Kit Choosing the right camera and lens is only the…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyBuying Your Next Camera Part 1: Lenses and Bodies
Send us Fan Mail Buying Photography Gear Without Wasting Your Money — Part 1: The Lens Comes First Thinking about upgrading your camera? Before you spend your…
Wildlife and Adventure Photography5 Wildlife photography Mistakes After The Shutter
Send us Fan Mail The shoot felt great. So why does the final gallery disappoint? In the final part of our wildlife photography mistakes series, we're covering…
Wildlife and Adventure Photography5 Wildlife Photography Mistakes Before You Shoot
Send us Fan Mail Some of the best shots you never got were lost before the animal even appeared. In Part 3 of our wildlife photography mistakes series, we're…
Wildlife and Adventure Photography5 Wildlife Photography Mistakes That Ruin Your Composition
Send us Fan Mail Technically sharp. Perfectly exposed. And still not a good photo. In Part 2 of our wildlife photography mistakes series, we're moving past the…
Wildlife and Adventure Photography5 Wildlife Photography Mistakes That Ruin Sharp Shots
Send us Fan Mail Wildlife Photography Mistakes - Part 1 of 4. You nailed the composition. The light was perfect. The animal was close. And the shot still came…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe Power of Underexposing on Purpose
Send us Fan Mail You've been taught to fear the dark frame. Check the histogram, brighten it up, protect the shadows — that's the rule, right? Except some of…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyTalking with Dr Cliff - The Adventures of the Worldwide Vet
Send us Fan Mail You may already know Dr Cliff Redford from his work in Canada, but his dedication to animals stretches far beyond his Wellington Veterinary…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyShould you buy a DSLR or Mirrorless Camera in 2026?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest questions facing photographers in 2026: DSLR or mirrorless? For years, DSLRs dominated the…
Wildlife and Adventure Photography7 Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Photography (And How to Fix Them)
Send us Fan Mail Are your photos not turning out the way you imagined, even though you've invested in good gear and spend plenty of time behind the camera? In…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWhy your camera is holding you back
Send us Fan Mail Why do your photos never look the way the moment felt in real life? In this episode, we’re talking about the real reason so many beginner…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyStop Taking Random Wildlife Photos Episode 4/4: From Messy Scene to Strong Photograph
Send us Fan Mail In the final episode of the series, we bring everything together in real-world wildlife situations where decisions have to be made quickly and…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyStop Taking Random Wildlife Photos E3/4: Why Your Photos Are Close—But Not There
Send us Fan Mail You review the photo later, and at first, it looks promising. The subject is sharp, the exposure is good, and technically everything seems…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyStop Taking Random Wildlife Photos E2/4: How to stop guessing in the field
Send us Fan Mail In the first episode, we explored why so many wildlife photos feel random and inconsistent. But once you stop reacting and start shooting…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyStop Taking Random Wildlife Photos E1/4: Why Some Wildlife Photos Work (And Most Don't)
Send us Fan Mail Most wildlife photographers think inconsistent photos come from bad luck, missed focus, or not having the right gear. But often the real…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWhy Your Wildlife Photos Look Flat (And How to Fix Them in the Field)
Send us Fan Mail Struggling with wildlife photos that look flat, washed out, or just not how you remember the moment? In this episode, we break down one of the…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe Creative Process
Send us Fan Mail Step inside the real creative process behind photography—beyond inspiration, beyond perfect conditions. In this episode, we explore how ideas…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyFinding inspiration and developing your style
Send us Fan Mail Are you struggling to find inspiration or define your photography style? In this episode, we break down how to consistently spark new ideas…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow high should you push ISO (and other things)?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I break down the balancing act at the heart of wildlife photography: ISO, shutter speed, and aperture. How high should you…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe secrets to choosing the right gear for wildlife photography
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down the real secrets to choosing the right camera gear for wildlife photography. From camera bodies and autofocus…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyComposition in the Wild E4/4: The 3 skills that transform wildlife photography
Send us Fan Mail Most wildlife photographers think better gear will fix their photos… but it won’t. In this episode, you’ll learn the 3 skills that actually…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyComposition in the Wild E3/4: Why most wildlife photos feel random (and how to add purpose)
Send us Fan Mail Why do so many wildlife photographs feel random? A bird appears, you lift the camera, take the shot… and the moment is gone. Later, the photo…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyComposition in the Wild E2/4: How to prepare a wildlife shoot (without over-thinking it)
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever packed for a wildlife photography outing and felt slightly overwhelmed before you even left the house? In this episode, we…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyComposition in the Wild E1/4: Great Wildlife Photography begins at home
Send us Fan Mail Many people think wildlife photography starts on safari… or in Africa… or in a national park. It doesn’t. It starts in your backyard. You can…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyObservation and Composition Ep 4: How to build a photograph from start to finish
Send us Fan Mail Great photographs are built through a sequence of decisions. Structure, rules, and techniques only matter insofar as they serve intent. In…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyObservation and Composition Ep 3: How viewers actually move through an image
Send us Fan Mail Strong photographs lead the viewer. Composition is about directing visual movement. In part 3, we look at what draws the eye and how we can…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyObservation and Composition Ep 2: Why Compositions Fail (and the fix most people miss)
Send us Fan Mail Most compositions fail because multiple visual messages compete. This episode teaches diagnosis first, then simplification with intent. In…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyObservation and Composition Ep 1: The observation skill that changes every photograph
Send us Fan Mail Two people can stand in the same place, at the same time, and come away with completely different photographs. Why? This four-part series…
Wildlife and Adventure Photography7 more mistakes that photographers often make
Send us Fan Mail In this second podcast, I run through 7 more mistakes it's easy to make: 1. Shooting in Auto Mode Shooting in Auto severely limits your…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow to deal with 6 common photography mistakes
Send us Fan Mail We all make mistakes, and this week I run through 6 common mistakes photographers make and talk through how to handle them: 1. Poor…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographySteve and Nicole Gettle Wildlife Photographers
Send us Fan Mail For over 40 years, Steve Gettle has dedicated his life to capturing the stunning beauty of nature through his lens. With countless hours spent…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyTrusted the Meter
Send us Fan Mail Last week, we looked at what happens when there is a failure of perception. This week, we look at the opposite problem: when the camera tells…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWhere light tricks you
Send us Fan Mail In part two of this exploration of exposure, we look at situations where everything looks great, but when you look at the image in the camera…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe Exposure Mistake I Still Make When Shooting Wildlife
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a situation where a shot looks good, but when you check the photo, the exposure is off? Well, I’m sure we’ve often…
Wildlife and Adventure Photography7 Wildlife Photography Mistakes Even Experienced Photographers Still Make
Send us Fan Mail Most people think wildlife photography is about having the longest lens and the most expensive camera. But the truth is, some of the biggest…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWhy your photographs don't look sharp
Send us Fan Mail Perfectly exposed images can appear to be soft or out of focus. There are two contributing factors that play a part in this: How our eyes and…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWhere does AutoFocus struggle?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'll look at four scenarios that are likely to throw off your AF system: Low Light or Low Contrast Conditions Wrong AF Area…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyDo you need expensive camera gear to take great photos?
Send us Fan Mail One of my pet hates is people coming up to me and saying something along the lines of “that’s a great picture, you must have a really good…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow to break through creative blocks
Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of feeling stuck following endless photography rules, resulting in images that just… exist? What if I told you there's a way to…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWhich is best - YouTube or Courses?
Send us Fan Mail With so much free material available immediately on YouTube, is there any place for formal photography courses? That’s what I’ll be looking…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWildlife and landscapes with Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove
Send us Fan Mail My guest on this podcast is Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove. Jeroen describes himself as a hybrid photographer, shooting both wildlife and landscapes…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow to Avoid the Biggest Low-Light Photography Mistakes
Send us Fan Mail Understanding low-light photography opens up another world of possibilities for wildlife photography. The fact is that a good deal of activity…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWhy you should become an urban wildlife photographer
Send us Fan Mail A major part of a successful wildlife photography experience is preparation. Doing the right preparation can make the difference between…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe future of wildlife photography, AI and ethics
Send us Fan Mail AI has already had a big impact on digital photography, and you may be using it without realising it. If you're using a smartphone, AI is…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyMastering Wildlife Photography Part 8: How to showcase your best images
Send us Fan Mail So you’ve taken your photographs and the adventure is over (for now). So what do you do with your images? This is what we'll look at in this…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyMastering Wildlife Photography Part 7: The Secret to Post-Processing Wildlife Images
Send us Fan Mail You've got the shot, but there's more work to do. The first thing that you might notice is that what's in the camera isn't quite what you saw…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyMastering Wildlife Photography Part 6: How to Capture Wildlife Portraits With Personality
Send us Fan Mail In my opinion, portraits can be the most powerful way for someone to connect with an animal. And possibly feel a real connection with it for…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyMastering Wildlife Photography Part 5: The Secret of Photographing in Harsh Environments
Send us Fan Mail Wildlife doesn’t always live in comfortable places. Sometimes, the most incredible images come from the toughest conditions: cold, blistering…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyMastering Wildlife Photography Part 4: How to Freeze Fast Action in Wildlife Photography
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we'll take a look at the best ways to capture fast-moving action. The Challenge of Wildlife Action Shots Camera Settings for…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyMastering Wildlife Photography Part 3: How to Use Light to Capture Wildlife at Its Best
Send us Fan Mail This episode is about using light. Using it well can make the difference between a magical shot and one that is flat and uninteresting. Here's…