Wildlife and Adventure Photography

20:17

See the world like a photographer

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/08/07

Send us a text 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 see what is there. And it goes beyond simply seeing something. They take it further and apply the important elements that make up a great photograph: They’re looking at the light, perhaps how it changes, where it is coming from, lines, emotions a...

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30:41

How Creative Constraints can improve your photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/07/31

Send us a text 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 more coherent, and to challenge yourself, I suggest you use a Creative Constraint. So what is a Creative Constraint? Here are some examples: Technical: Shoot only in black and whiteUse only one lensLimit yourself to manual focus (or full manual o...

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32:02

The Secrets to Great Wildlife Photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/07/24

Send us a text 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 own recent experience of photographing wildlife in Zimbabwe, Australia and Finland. Camera: Take the body and lens (possibly plural) that most suits your needs. And think about ancillary items; storage, battery charger, mains adaptors, USB char...

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32:47

Speaking with Kara Sheldon - Project Ecologist

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/07/17

Send us a text 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 joined it as a ‘guinea pig’ for the first run of a conservation programme that they hope with contribute significantly to local conservation efforts. The project is located at the Woodlands Community Reserve, located just outside the town...

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28:17

Speaking with Dean McGregor - Professional Guide

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/07/10

Send us a text 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, I talk to Dean about what got him interested in becoming a professional guide, how he goes about guiding clients and what you should expect as a client of Deans. Dean is involved with several local groups, including the Southern Africa Field Co...

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27:24

Top tips for great smartphone photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/07/03

Send us a text 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 smartphone: Keep your lenses clean!When you have your subject where you want it, tap on the subject on the smartphone screen. That tells the camera where to focus and you should also see a slider control appear. Use this to make the image brighter...

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26:11

The secrets to great night photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/06/26

Send us a text 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 lensA tripodA Remote Shutter ReleaseExtra batteries for cold conditionsCamera settings: Use the widest aperture you canExperiment with shutter speedExperiment with ISO (to minimise noise)Use manual focusLight and exposure Get familiar with your cameras' limits in low li...

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23:38

The Secret to Finding Your Unique Style Through Projects

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/06/19

Send us a text 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 creative (possibly not the most creative person you know, but it's there all the same) and that you give yourself permission to try some new ideas! A great way to develop your style and begin your creative journey is to do a challenge. In this podcast...

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25:49

How to choose your next camera

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/06/12

Send us a text 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: Budget - this will be a big factor for most of us. It will also depend upon your commitment; are you serious about photography, or just trying it out? Is it a potential career, or a hobby for when you have a vacation? New or old - One way to offse...

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26:30

How to create blurry photos and why you might want to

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/06/05

Send us a text 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 of this podcast. The type of blur you have can usually be reduced to one of the following causes: Motion blur: Where either the subject or the camera moves while the shutter is open.Focus blur: The focus is set incorrectly, or you have in...

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32:53

What is your photographic style and does it matter?

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/05/29

Send us a text 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 matter? If you want to develop a particular style, there's a lot of inspiration out there. One of the popular trends at the moment is to shoot photographs that mimic the early, low-resolution digital cameras. Or you might be inspired by Ansel Adams...

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22:06

How to overcome common photography issues

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/05/22

Send us a text 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 PortfolioFear of CriticismTime ManagementFinancial ChallengesComparisons and Imposter Syndrome I hope you enjoy the podcast! It's time for another podcast... Support the show Go from "Auto" to Awesome photos in just one week (click here)! Or, if you've been inspired to improve your phot...

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24:00

The secrets to great wildlife photographs

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/05/16

Send us a text 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 images that create a strong emotional connection with the viewer. Local Guides and Safety - You want to have the best possible experience. Good local guides will know how to track the animals and help you to stay safe. Know your equipment - Be very familiar wit...

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24:23

How to Tell Powerful Stories with Your Camera

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/05/08

Send us a text 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 spoken about this in other podcasts), and the story that ties together a sequence of images. A good way to approach this is to think of each stage as a chapter. If you are travelling, or going on an adventure, what are the key steps? For day-t...

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28:03

The secrets to great black-and-white photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/05/01

Send us a text 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 aspects of things around us that we've never appreciated before. These are the things to be conscious of when shooting in black and white: Shapes and texturesTonal variationContrastGrain/digital noiseCompositionPatternsEmotional impactNostalgiaMini...

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32:50

Leave No Trace: Tips for Ethical Photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/04/24

Send us a text 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 able to objectively record what is happening and provide a visual record of events. If conservation is important to you and you want to minimise your impact on the environment, there are several things you can do: Research and Planning Under...

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41:07

The secrets to successful event photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/04/17

Send us a text 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, what do you need to think about? In this podcast, I'll talk about: The kinds of cameras to use, lenses and other accessoriesHow to go about building a relationship with your 'client(s)'How to put together a shoot listThe technical consideration...

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26:47

How to choose between Aperture and Shutter Speed...

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/04/10

Send us a text 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 Depth of Field is the dominant creative element) and Shutter Speed Priority (where it’s all about movement). But which is best? In this podcast, I’ll take you through the decision-making process that I use (and I have my favourite mode… and it ...

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38:02

How to get started in wildlife photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/04/03

Send us a text 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: Your subjects are wild and you may not even find themThey will often be far awayThings can happen quickly, so you must always be readyYou will have to contend with varying conditions:LightWeatherTemperatureAnd, in addition to choosing the right came...

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26:42

7 Reasons to use Post-Processing

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/03/27

Send us a text 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 emphasis of an image and turn an average photograph into something outstanding! Here are seven reasons to use post-processing... If you like the podcast and have received value from it, Please remember to Like and Subscribe. It takes a m...

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