Wildlife and Adventure Photography

28:32

How to shoot successful portraits

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/03/21

Send us a text 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 are a photographer. Ask them about their previous experiences.Find out what is most important to them and what the shoot is for.Be aware of the lighting.Always give positive feedback.Show them how to pose.Use the background to add context to the...

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45:50

Speaking with international filmmaker and wildlife...

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/03/13

Send us a text 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 specializing in high-end guided safaris across India and Africa. He is also the founder of Ameliya Safaris - a brand that specializes in blending luxury wildlife experiences with conservation and social impact. Our conversation covered conservati...

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41:49

The secrets to great landscape photographs

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/03/07

Send us a text 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 Ahead 2. Use the Right Equipment 3. Master Camera Settings 4. Compose Thoughtfully 5. Optimize Lighting 6. Use the Right Perspective 7. Incorporate Motion 8. Understand and Control Exposure 9. Post-Process Thoughtfully 10. Patience is Key 11. Experiment. 12. Respect Nature Practice regularly! It's t...

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47:56

How to plan a shoot, with Graham Elliott and Shane...

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/02/28

Send us a text 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 more smoothly. Shane and Graham talk through some of the steps they've used to prepare for their different styles of photography and share some stories along the way. This includes the importance of becoming part of a photography community...

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38:45

How to avoid 13 common photography mistakes

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/02/21

Send us a text 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 compositionIncorrect exposureFocus errorsOvereditingUsing the wrong lensPoor lightingShooting in auto modeNot checking settingsOverlooking the detailsRushing the shotLack of storytellingShooting in low resolutionIgnoring post-processingI hope you enjoy it... It's t...

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36:30

The secrets to great sports photographs

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/02/13

Send us a text 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, technical know-how, and the ability to anticipate the action. In this podcast, I’ll talk through the secrets to capturing compelling sports images: Know the SportUse the Right GearOptimize Camera SettingsPay Attention to CompositionFind the Best Angl...

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37:19

The secrets to great travel photographs

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/02/07

Send us a text 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 LightingPlan for CompositionCapture the Local CultureTell a StoryInclude Human ElementsExperiment with PerspectiveUse the Right SettingsEmbrace SpontaneityRespect Local CustomsFocus on DetailsShoot in RAWBe PatientBonus Tips: Stay Curious: Explore backstreets and lesser-known spo...

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34:27

10 Tips to improve your photography today!

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/01/31

Send us a textAs 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 good idea to periodically go over the basics again.I've cheated slightly in that I'm talking through a free PDF that I offer on my website; "10 simple steps to improve your photography today". You can go to the download page by clicking the...

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25:25

When is a photograph not a photograph?

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/01/24

Send us a textWelcome 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 photography has the power to influence global events. For most of us, that will not be a consideration, but being able to take good photographs, especially portraits, can have a positive impact on us, and people we haven't met yet. People come ...

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33:08

Modes and the Exposure Triangle - Revisited

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/01/17

Send us a textModes 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 limited and it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to shoot the kind of photographs you would like to. I say this with some conviction as one of the most common questions I am asked is ‘How can I get a sharp subject and an out-of-focus background?’.Simply pu...

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26:20

Projects: The secret to inspired photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/01/10

Send us a textAs 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 that I believe can be very helpful is to take part in a photography project. In this podcast, I'll take you through a few project ideas, and outline why I think they can be very valuable to improving your photography.Here's the link to my 14 day ch...

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31:01

An introduction to Street Photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2025/01/03

Send us a textHave 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 "phone zombies" in your time, and this makes it very easy to discretely take street photographs. People will just assume that you're on your phone.So what do you need to think about before you get started? You're probably already carrying the ideal camera, ...

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41:02

2024 Behind the scenes "Blooper Reel"

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/12/27

Send us a textHello 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 aspects of wildlife photography.In particular, I thought I'd share the story of my trip to Namibia, to support EHRA. And, some reasons why I always hope for the best, but plan for the worst!I hope you enjoy it.Best wishes,GrahamIt's time for anothe...

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41:37

Talking with Matt Jacob

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/12/19

Send us a textThis 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 lives through aesthetically beautiful and meaningful images. From his early days with a disposable camera to his current status as a master storyteller, Matt's journey is motivated by his deep-seated passion for visual storytelling.After su...

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29:49

The importance of photography communities

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/12/12

Send us a textBeing 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 through a few options you have if you live in a more remote location. And I'll make a few suggestions for those of you in larger communities where photography groups might exist. And, if all else fails, you can always take on photography...

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22:29

An introduction to Macro-photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/12/05

Send us a textMacro-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 larger.2. Depth of Field (DOF)Using a small aperture like f/16 or f/22 can help increase DOF and keep more of the subject in focus, but may require slower shutter speeds or higher ISO.If you’re not familiar with DoF, check out my course!3. LightingConsider us...

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31:07

How to add meaning and impact to your photographs

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/11/28

Send us a textThis 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 biography came out in the 1980’s (she died in 1977). She had a privileged upbringing and, I think it’s fair to say, lacked any purpose in her life. This changed when the Second World War started, and she became a war photographer.If you google Lee Mil...

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30:39

Beginners guide to photography

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/11/21

Send us a textYou 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 learn, especially with some modern cameras, so, give yourself time and just take things one at a time. I always recommend a structured course if you’re just starting, the reason being that if you miss a basic step, you can be in for a very frustrating ti...

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32:36

Elephant conservation in Namibia with Rachel Harris -...

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/11/15

Send us a textMy 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, their beginnings and their current activities.She has built up an award-winning eco-tourism volunteer programme (active since 2004) which helps to fund their conservation activities. EHRA also runs a community education programme to help the loc...

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29:59

How can you protect your camera in different...

Wildlife and Adventure Photography ·

2024/11/08

Send us a textI 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 couple of things: Buy a good quality UV filter to protect the glass at the end of the lens. While I've never scratched a lens, I would far rather replace a UV filter than have to look at an expensive repair or even scrap a good lens. Use the ...

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