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
184 episodes
Mastering Wildlife Photography Part 5: The Secret of Photographing in Harsh Environments
Wildlife doesn’t always live in comfortable places. Sometimes, the most incredible images come from the toughest conditions: cold, blistering heat, or sudden storms. Today, we’ll uncover the secret of thriving in those environments.These...
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Season 7
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Episode 39
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29:44
Mastering Wildlife Photography Part 4: How to Freeze Fast Action in Wildlife Photography
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 Freezing MotionAnticipating the ActionPanning & Tracki...
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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31:07
Mastering Wildlife Photography Part 3: How to Use Light to Capture Wildlife at Its Best
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 what I'll cover in this episode: The Role of Light in Wildlife Photography
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Season 7
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Episode 37
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28:09
Mastering Wildlife Photography Part 2: The Secret to Getting Close Without Disturbing Wildlife
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 get ‘close’ to wildlife ethically.Here's what I'll cover in this episode:Ethics&nb...
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Season 7
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Episode 36
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29:32
Mastering Wildlife Photography Part 1: How to prepare for a wildlife photography adventure
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 preparation. Good preparation can make all the difference between a successful shoot and a complete disa...
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Season 7
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Episode 35
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28:50
Why the 'Perfect' shot is overrated
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 been conditioned to believe in a singular ideal of photographic perfection. But what if I told you th...
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Season 7
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Episode 34
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29:00
The beauty of the unseen: Everyday scenes through a photographers eyes
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 part of photographing the “unseen” is to see it! And we covered that to some extent in the last podcast...
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Season 7
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Episode 33
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18:05
See the world like a photographer
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 great photographers from the people who take snapshots.Great photographers really look and se...
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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20:17
How Creative Constraints can improve your photography
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 I suggest in this podcast is to shoot a series of photos, or a collection. And, to make them mo...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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30:41
The Secrets to Great Wildlife Photography
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 things you need to think about?I’ve tried to run through an almost step-by-step guide based on my ...
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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32:02
Speaking with Kara Sheldon - Project Ecologist
Kara Sheldon is the ecologist and one of the directors of the Southern Africa Field Conservation Project. SAFCP was formed following the participation of the directors in a local conservation project largely run by Dean and Justine McGregor. I ...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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32:01
Speaking with Dean McGregor - Professional Guide
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 first met him in early 2020 and spent as much time as I could learning from him.In this podcast, ...
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27:31
Top tips for great smartphone photography
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 cameras can outperform pro cameras.So here are some tips to help you to get the most from your sma...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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26:44
The secrets to great night photography
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 about?Equipment:A DSLR or Mirrorless camera with manual mode.A fast lens
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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25:31
The Secret to Finding Your Unique Style Through Projects
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 don't have a style at all. So, my suggestion to you is that you accept that you are creativ...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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23:38
How to choose your next camera
Choosing your next, or possibly first, camera is a big decision. You might have some experience of photography, through either a camera system or your smartphone, or you might be completely new to it.Here are some key considerations:...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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25:49
How to create blurry photos and why you might want to
Creating blurry photographs is not necessarily at the top of things you want to achieve during a shoot. However, as with other 'problem' areas, understanding what causes blur can open up a whole range of creative options, and that is the focus ...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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26:30
What is your photographic style and does it matter?
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 the style you have today is not the same as it was when you started. So, does it really matt...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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32:53
How to overcome common photography issues
These are some of the most common issues faces many photographers... and what you can do about them:Gear ObsessionLack of Clear VisionInconsistent QualityOvereditingDifficulty Building a Portfolio...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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22:06
The secrets to great wildlife photographs
What are the most important things to focus on when you are planning a wildlife photography shoot?Here are my suggestions:Research - The better you know your subject, the better the chances that you can create stunning imag...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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24:00
How to Tell Powerful Stories with Your Camera
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 engage viewers.There are two aspects to storytelling; the story of each image itself (and I’ve...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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24:23
The secrets to great black-and-white photography
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 things in colour, so black and white photography lets us see things differently, perhaps seeing aspe...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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28:03
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
