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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 PhotographyMastering Wildlife Photography Part 2: The Secret to Getting Close Without Disturbing Wildlife
Send us Fan Mail Last time, we looked at preparation and the important things to consider before you go. In this episode, I share some of the ways that you can…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyMastering Wildlife Photography Part 1: How to prepare for a wildlife photography adventure
Send us Fan Mail This is episode one of eight, where we will take a deeper dive into how to take great wildlife photographs. We’re going to start with…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWhy the 'Perfect' shot is overrated
Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel stuck, endlessly tweaking photos, searching for that 'perfect' look that seems just out of reach? You're not alone. We've all…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe beauty of the unseen: Everyday scenes through a photographers eyes
Send us Fan Mail I used to use Circular Quay in Sydney quite regularly, but never noticed the little dolphins in the railing by the ferry terminal. The first…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographySee the world like a photographer
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever walked past something beautiful without even noticing it? If you have, you’re not alone, and this is a skill that separates…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow Creative Constraints can improve your photography
Send us Fan Mail I often recommend that you practice as often as possible to improve your photography. But what do you do when you hit a mental blank? One idea…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe Secrets to Great Wildlife Photography
Send us Fan Mail If you’re listening to this podcast, it’s probably safe for me to assume that you want to take great wildlife photographs. So what are the…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographySpeaking with Kara Sheldon - Project Ecologist
Send us Fan Mail Kara Sheldon is the ecologist and one of the directors of the Southern Africa Field Conservation Project. SAFCP was formed following the…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographySpeaking with Dean McGregor - Professional Guide
Send us Fan Mail In today’s podcast, I talk to professional guide, Dean McGregor. Dean has a vast knowledge of the flora and fauna of his native Zimbabwe. I…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyTop tips for great smartphone photography
Send us Fan Mail A few podcasts ago I spoke about what to think about when buying a camera. However, most of us carry around a smartphone and some of these…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe secrets to great night photography
Send us Fan Mail Night photography can be incredibly rewarding, and it's a great way to improve your general photographic skills. So what do you need to think…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe Secret to Finding Your Unique Style Through Projects
Send us Fan Mail I've spoken about style and creativity in recent podcasts and I realise that some people don't think of themselves as creative and feel they…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow to choose your next camera
Send us Fan Mail Choosing your next, or possibly first, camera is a big decision. You might have some experience of photography, through either a camera system…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow to create blurry photos and why you might want to
Send us Fan Mail Creating blurry photographs is not necessarily at the top of things you want to achieve during a shoot. However, as with other 'problem'…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWhat is your photographic style and does it matter?
Send us Fan Mail Do you have a style? Have you even thought about it? Whether we know it or not, we all have a photographic style, and, the chances are that…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow to overcome common photography issues
Send us Fan Mail These are some of the most common issues faces many photographers... and what you can do about them: Gear Obsession Lack of Clear Vision…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe secrets to great wildlife photographs
Send us Fan Mail What are the most important things to focus on when you are planning a wildlife photography shoot? Here are my suggestions: Research - The…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow to Tell Powerful Stories with Your Camera
Send us Fan Mail We love stories. So, if you use a storytelling approach to your photography, you are more likely to create images and sequences of images that…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe secrets to great black-and-white photography
Send us Fan Mail If you've never tried black-and-white photography before, I recommend it as a great way to broaden your creativity. We are used to seeing…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyLeave No Trace: Tips for Ethical Photography
Send us Fan Mail I’m a big believer in ‘ethical photography’. I believe that, as photographers, we are in a great position to record what is happening in our…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe secrets to successful event photography
Send us Fan Mail What is an event? For the purposes of this podcast, I'm assuming that you are not a professional event photographer. It may be that you have a…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow to choose between Aperture and Shutter Speed Priority
Send us Fan Mail Using Aperture and Shutter Speed modes (however they are identified in your camera) is the best way to indulge your creativity while getting…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow to get started in wildlife photography
Send us Fan Mail Wildlife photography is one of the most rewarding styles of photography and it has some unique challenges. Before you rush out with your…
Wildlife and Adventure Photography7 Reasons to use Post-Processing
Send us Fan Mail Do you use post-processing in your digital photography? For me, post processing is the third step in successful photography (after visualising…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow to shoot successful portraits
Send us Fan Mail What’s the one mistake most portrait photographers don’t realize they’re making—and how could fixing it instantly elevate your shots? The most…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographySpeaking with international filmmaker and wildlife conservationist Suyash Keshari
Send us Fan Mail Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Suyash Keshari. Suyash Keshari is an International TV Presenter, Filmmaker, and Wildlife…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe secrets to great landscape photographs
Send us Fan Mail If you like shooting landscapes, I've a few suggestions to help you to create images with more impact, and provide you with a more enjoyable…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow to plan a shoot, with Graham Elliott and Shane Rozario
Send us Fan Mail Whether you're planning a commercial shoot for a client, or you're getting ready to travel to photograph wildlife, there are certain steps you…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow to avoid 13 common photography mistakes
Send us Fan Mail If you've ever taken a photograph, only to find that it's not quite what you had envisages, you may have been making one (or more) of these…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe secrets to great sports photographs
Send us Fan Mail Whether you photograph sports or not, I find it useful to step back from my usual subjects and look at other styles of photography. You never…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe secrets to great travel photographs
Send us Fan Mail Great travel photography captures the essence of a place, its culture, landscapes, and people. Here are the secrets to achieving stunning…
Wildlife and Adventure Photography10 Tips to improve your photography today!
Send us Fan Mail As it's still early in 2025, I thought that it would be a good idea to revisit the basics. I sometimes go down a particular rabbit hole myself…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWhen is a photograph not a photograph?
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the 150th episode of the podcast. I was inspired at 3.00 am to talk about when a photograph isn't a photograph; when it becomes…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyModes and the Exposure Triangle - Revisited
Send us Fan Mail Modes and the exposure triangle revisited: I spoke about this subject some time ago and I had a very positive reaction to it. So, I thought it…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyProjects: The secret to inspired photography
Send us Fan Mail As I'm recording this towards the end of 2024, I've been looking back at what went well, and what didn't. And identifying the lessons I've…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyAn introduction to Street Photography
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever tried street photography? If you haven't, but you're thinking about it, now is a good time to start. The primary reason for this…
Wildlife and Adventure Photography2024 Behind the scenes "Blooper Reel"
Send us Fan Mail Hello again, I'm recording this podcast at the end of 2024 (Boxing Day, actually) and thought I'd share a little background to my activities…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyTalking with Matt Jacob; Photographer and Pilot
Send us Fan Mail This week I speak with Matt Jacob. Matt is a British born Bali based photographic artist with a passion for capturing narratives through…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe importance of photography communities
Send us Fan Mail Being part of a photography community is a great way to improve your photography, connect with other photographers, and have more fun! Not…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyAn introduction to Macro-photography
Send us Fan Mail Macro-photography can be very rewarding. Things to think about: 1. Magnification & Ratio How large the subject appears in the frame compared…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow to add meaning and impact to your photographs
Send us Fan Mail This podcast was inspired by another podcast that I listen to (“The rest is history”) where they spoke about Lee Miller. This, in turn, was…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyBeginners guide to photography
Send us Fan Mail You might be new to photography, or perhaps you’ve just hit a creative ‘slump’. Or, maybe, you just want to step back and revisit the basics…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyElephant conservation in Namibia with Rachel Harris - EHRA
Send us Fan Mail My guest on this podcast is Rachel Harris, Managing Director of EHRA Namibia. EHRA is a project I’ve personally been involved with and I…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow can you protect your camera in different environments?
Send us Fan Mail I was asked this question by a listener (thank you) who is planning an exciting trip to see gorillas (and other animals). So what can you do…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow you can think like a wildlife photographer
Send us Fan Mail In my wildlife photography tips podcasts, I always recommend that people practice on birds. But why should they do that? Well, for one thing…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyTalking with Colin Wynter Seton: Smartphone photography and editing
Send us Fan Mail Colin and I used to coach people on WeAreObservers PhotoWalks in Sydney. Colin has a lot of experience as (primarily) an amateur photographer…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe secrets to sharper photos
Send us Fan Mail It can be very frustrating to go away on a trip and, when you look at your photographs on a pc screen, find they're not sharp. I've put…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWhat makes a good photo?
Send us Fan Mail I believe there are two aspects to what makes a good photograph. The first is the technical side. Different people will have different ways of…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow to deal with three common wildlife photography issues
Send us Fan Mail There are ideal times to take photographs of wildlife, and many times and situations that are less ideal. In this podcast, I talk about how to…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyThe importance of experimenting
Send us Fan Mail I thought I'd try recording a podcast away from my usual studio, mainly because I've just reached Sydney after two weeks in Namibia, most of…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographySafety first
Send us Fan Mail There are a few things to consider when photographing wildlife as you'll often be off the beaten track. Here are a few of them: Who knows…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyA few top wildlife photography tips
Send us Fan Mail I thought that it was time to review a few wildlife questions and tips. This is what I talk about: What's the best camera for wildlife…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyFlash Photography
Send us Fan Mail Flash photography certainly has its place, but not always where you might think. Sure, it is one option in low ambient light situations and…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyPsychology and composition
Send us Fan Mail I've been interested in psychology for a long time and I'm especially interested in how it relates to photography. In this case it's…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWildlife Photography Review
Send us Fan Mail I thought I would run through what I believe are the most important aspects of wildlife photography. So, apologies if you've heard this before…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyOops, something went wrong!
Send us Fan Mail Hello again, This is for you if you can't quite get the results you're looking for. I'm sure that we've all had the experience of thinking…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyConservation Inspired Photography
Send us Fan Mail I'm using this tagline in some of my promotional material and I thought I would share what it means. Going beyond that, what inspires you and…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWhat's in focus?
Send us Fan Mail Being able to control what, within your photograph, is in focus and what isn't, is one of the best ways to create interesting and engaging…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyHow do we define animal intelligence?
Send us Fan Mail Animals will often act on instinct and we tend to think of that as their default operating condition. And, for a long time, human beings (homo…
Wildlife and Adventure PhotographyWildlife Photography FAQs
Send us Fan Mail So, you're going to do some wildlife photography and want to get the best results. What are a few things you can do to give you the best…