Wildlife and Adventure Photography
A series to help you get great photographs (including wildlife) when travelling. The series includes volunteering and why it provides a serious alternative to traditional wildlife photography trips. It looks at some of the techniques photographers use to find subjects and get great results.
I also share some of my more unusual trips including visiting the wreck of the RMS Titanic and climbing mount Kilimanjaro.
This podcast is for those with an interest in photography, wildlife, conservation and adventure.
Episodes
163 episodes
Leave No Trace: Tips for Ethical Photography
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 environment and share our stories with others.One of the aspects of photojournalism is to be abl...
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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32:50
The secrets to successful event photography
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 nice camera and that, in the eyes of your friends, means that you can photograph anything!So, ...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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41:07
How to choose between Aperture and Shutter Speed Priority
Using Aperture and Shutter Speed modes (however they are identified in your camera) is the best way to indulge your creativity while getting the camera to do a lot of the ‘heavy lifting’ for you.Your choices are Aperture Priority (where ...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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26:47
How to get started in wildlife photography
Wildlife photography is one of the most rewarding styles of photography and it has some unique challenges.Before you rush out with your camera to shoot wildlife, there are a few things to consider. I'll cover a few in this podcast:
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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37:54
7 Reasons to use Post-Processing
Do you use post-processing in your digital photography? For me, post processing is the third step in successful photography (after visualising the final image and taking it). Post-processing can be used to correct errors, change the framing and...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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26:34
How to shoot successful portraits
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 important thing you can do is to connect with your subject(s). Be a person to them before you a...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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28:23
Speaking with international filmmaker and wildlife conservationist Suyash Keshari
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Suyash Keshari. Suyash Keshari is an International TV Presenter, Filmmaker, and Wildlife Conservationist. He’s globally recognized for his innovative work in virtual safaris, documentaries, and speciali...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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45:42
The secrets to great landscape photographs
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 experience into the bargain:1. Plan Ahead2. Use the Right Equipment3. Master Camer...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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41:27
How to plan a shoot, with Graham Elliott and Shane Rozario
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 should follow. Spending a little extra time at the planning stage can make the shoot itself go much m...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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47:34
How to avoid 13 common photography mistakes
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 common mistakes. We'll go through them one by one, and here's the list:Poor composition...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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38:19
The secrets to great sports photographs
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 know what ideas you might get!Shooting great sports photographs requires quick reflexes, techni...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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36:04
The secrets to great travel photographs
Great travel photography captures the essence of a place, its culture, landscapes, and people. Here are the secrets to achieving stunning travel photographs:Research Your DestinationTravel LightMaster Lighting...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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36:53
10 Tips to improve your photography today!
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 (photographically speaking) and, in so doing, forget something basic but useful. So, I think it's a g...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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34:04
When is a photograph not a photograph?
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 something more. I've spoken about photojournalism and that type of ...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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25:02
Modes and the Exposure Triangle - Revisited
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 was worth a revisit!If you don’t understand the exposure triangle, your results will be ...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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31:31
Projects: The secret to inspired photography
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 learned this year that I can take with me into 2025 (and make a lot of new mistakes!).Something t...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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24:43
An introduction to Street Photography
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 is the frequent use of smartphones in the street. I'm sure you've had to avoid a few "p...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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29:23
2024 Behind the scenes "Blooper Reel"
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 this year. I've referred to it as my 'Blooper Reel' because I share some of the less glamorous a...
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Season 6
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Episode 51
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39:25
Talking with Matt Jacob; Photographer and Pilot
This week I speak with Matt Jacob. Matt is a British born Bali based photographic artist with a passion for capturing narratives through photography. He offers his audiences valuable insights into untold stories, inviting them into unfamiliar l...
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Season 6
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Episode 50
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39:59
The importance of photography communities
Being part of a photography community is a great way to improve your photography, connect with other photographers, and have more fun! Not everyone has access to a local photography community. So, in this podcast, I'll talk t...
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Season 6
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Episode 49
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28:12
An introduction to Macro-photography
Macro-photography can be very rewarding. Things to think about:1. Magnification & RatioHow large the subject appears in the frame compared to its actual size. In macro photography, the subject is typically life-sized or...
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Season 6
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Episode 48
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21:40
How to add meaning and impact to your photographs
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 prompted by the 2023 movie starring Kate Winslet.Lee Miller was largely forgotten until her biogr...
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Season 6
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Episode 47
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30:17
Beginners guide to photography
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 of photography. Wherever you are, here are 12 tips that might help you:There’s a lot to lea...
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Season 6
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Episode 46
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29:49
Elephant conservation in Namibia with Rachel Harris - EHRA
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 recently returned from a fundraising event with them in Namibia. Rachel talks about the aims of EHRA,...
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Season 6
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Episode 45
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31:46
How can you protect your camera in different environments?
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 to protect your camera in different environments? To protect my lenses, I do a coupl...
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Season 6
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Episode 44
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29:09
