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
150 episodes
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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25:25
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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31:54
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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25:06
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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29:46
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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39:48
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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40:22
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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28:35
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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22:03
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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30:40
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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30:12
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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32:09
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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29:32
How you can think like a wildlife photographer
In my wildlife photography tips podcasts, I always recommend that people practice on birds. But why should they do that?Well, for one thing, most of us have access to these wild animals and they allow us to get to know our cameras.
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Season 6
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Episode 43
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36:06
Talking with Colin Wynter Seton: Smartphone photography and editing
Colin and I used to coach people on WeAreObservers PhotoWalks in Sydney. Colin has a lot of experience as (primarily) an amateur photographer and is also a trainer for Adobe.In this podcast, he talks about how he gets unique results usi...
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Season 6
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Episode 42
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43:59
The secrets to sharper photos
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 together a list of seven things you can do, to avoid blurry photos: Check your settings...
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Season 6
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Episode 41
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30:57
What makes a good photo?
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 categorising this aspect and for the sake of this podcast I used five elements:Light and ...
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Season 6
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Episode 40
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27:17
How to deal with three common wildlife photography issues
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 handle the following potential issues and common mistakes.: Bad composition (and i...
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Season 6
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Episode 39
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32:19
The importance of experimenting
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 it well away from an internet connection.So, how important is experimenting and how big a role ...
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Season 6
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Episode 38
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22:02
Safety first
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 where you are?I suggest using "What3Words" as a way of letting people know whe...
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Season 6
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Episode 37
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25:58
A few top wildlife photography tips
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 photography?Is DSLR or Mirrorless better?What's the best lens?I...
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Season 6
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Episode 36
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32:55
Flash Photography
Flash photography certainly has its place, but not always where you might think.Sure, it is one option in low ambient light situations and can also be used in daylight to make sure the subject is correctly exposed without overexposing e...
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Season 6
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Episode 35
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30:17
Psychology and composition
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 composition and why certain compositional elements are very effective.In this short podcast I'll do my ...
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Season 6
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Episode 34
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21:21
Wildlife Photography Review
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 (but you might hear something new, too!).These are the key things to consider and I speak abo...
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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30:05
Oops, something went wrong!
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 we've just created a great photograph, only to find that the result isn't what we'd ho...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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28:49
Conservation Inspired Photography
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 your photography? Is there a particular photograph you're trying to get, or are you looking to ...
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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28:25
