Wild Nature Photography Podcast

In this episode, I review the late Jeff Schewe’s – The Digital Print. The Digital Print is a must-own for all photographers and the bible of digital printing books. This is the second of the two-part review series on both The Digital Negative and The Digital Print books. The review of the Digital Negative was published in episode 164 . Australian Photographic Prize Wildlife Judging LiveStream 2026...

In this episode, I review the late Jeff Schewe's - The Digital Negative. The Digital Negative is a must-own for all photographers and the bible of digital image-processing books. This is the first of a two-part review series on both The Digital Negative and The Digital Print books. The Digital Negative Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the...

In this episode, I discuss part two of the series on How to Start Printing Your Work. This episode includes a discussion on colour space for printing, rendering intents, print resolution, print sharpening and print evaluation, as well as thoughts on optimal print sizing for the intended purpose. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wi...

In this episode, I deep-dive into the wonderful world of fine art printing: How to get started, what equipment you need, what really matters for the end result, and what pitfalls to avoid. In part one, I cover the importance of monitor calibration, choosing your first printer, and the importance of custom profiles. This is the podcast for you if you have ever wanted to start printing your own work...

In this episode, I discuss the oft-held and common belief that 'I could make better photographs, if only I had better gear'. This is a topic that has been much requested over the last year, but with a slight twist. Hint, it isn't the equipment that is holding you back from getting better photographs... Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions a...

In this episode, I review Nick Brandt’s ‘Across this Earth a Shadow Falls’. An iconic, timeless and must-own look at African wildlife photography in warm-toned black-and-white. Back in podcast number #79, I reviewed his fourth book, ‘Inherit the Dust’, and yesterday I reviewed the third book in the series, 'Across the Ravaged Land’, in podcast number #159 . This completes the review of the bo...

In this episode, I review Nick Brandt's 'Across the Ravaged Land'. A hard-hitting look at African wildlife photography through the lens of what humanity is doing to the planet. Back in podcast number #79, I reviewed his fourth book, 'Inherit the Dust'. 'Across the Ravaged Land' forms part of his trilogy series 'A Shadow Falls', 'On this Earth'...

In this episode, I take a moment to acknowledge the recent passing of Photoshop icon Jeff Schewe and discuss my just-announced expedition to South Georgia Island for September 2027. South Georgia Island Expedition Falkland Islands Extension Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Natu...

In this episode, I review the book 'Laponia Majestic Stillness' by Erlend and Orsolya Haarberg. This is a book I have a love/hate relationship with.  Whilst I am a big fan of these two photographers' work, I find this book disappointing, with poor design and paper choice that ultimately leave me conflicted and confused. Laponia is available to purchase online HERE . Support the show...

In this episode, I discuss the problem with expectations in Photography and why expectations usually lead to disappointment or, at best, to banal expected photographs. Craigs Hut Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/memb...

In this episode, I discuss the problem with modern social media camera reviews and how reviewers have lost sight of what matters most with cameras (hint: It isn't specifications). Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolk...

In this episode, I discuss the new features found in firmware version 1.3.0 for the Canon EOS R1 and Canon EOS R5 MK2. V1.30 is a major firmware upgrade and includes, among other important new features, the ability to bind pre-capture to a custom button. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show a...

In this episode, I discuss how white your snow should be on a print. There’s a lot of high-key photography in which the majority of the image is pure white. Snow, without texture and tone in a print, will appear pure white and can often look unreal. Meanwhile, the actual scene may have been overcast, rendering the snow greyer or bluer. Wildlife paintings often render snow as grey or blue. How shou...

In this episode, I discuss auto focus techniques that can really help your hit rate in the field. If you have ever struggled with Auto Focus and your 'keeper rate,' then this is the podcast for you. The podcast includes techniques I have learned over more than 30 years as a professional photographer that you can apply in the field. Photograph of the Month May 2026  The Australian Photogr...

In this episode, I discuss my current approach to culling and editing thousands of RAW photographs, whether from a long day in the field or upon returning to the studio at the end of a trip. I cover the software I use, why I use it, how I choose my selects, what gets kept and what gets deleted. Culling and editing can be an extremely time-consuming part of the photographic process, but it is an ab...

In this special anniversary episode, I discuss my travels back to Australia from Europe and review Vincent Munier's latest book Les Chant Des Forêts (The Song of the Forests). Lastly, I discuss the podcast's future and what else is coming. Book Review Munier Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Supp...

In this episode, I wrap up the two Svalbard expeditions I just completed (trip reports coming soon) with my thoughts on the experiences and wildlife encounters. I discuss the unfortunate incident in which the Polar Bear researcher's actions in Svalbard have again resulted in the tragic death of a Polar Bear (this time a young cub). Lastly, I also discuss the recent Asia/Pacific Photography aw...

In this episode, I talk briefly about the three different colour spaces - SRGB, Adobe RGB and Pro Photo RGB and when you should use each and why. This is not a deep dive into the colour space world, but rather a short discussion of soft proofing for various outputs and how it relates to colour space choice in the real world. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Exped...

In this episode, I discuss tripods, gimbals, skimmer pods and fluid heads, and when you should ditch them all and go handheld. This topic covers the equipment I am currently using, when I use it, when I prefer to ditch it and what I recommend for polar environments. Sachter Tripods Gitzo Tripods LeoFoto Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the Worl...

In this episode, I discuss whether we should be collectors of camera equipment or collectors of photographs. Should you be worried about exposing your expensive equipment to the elements as a Nature Photographer? Or should you be more worried about getting the shot? Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Suppor...

In this episode, I offer a strong opinion about why the 'People's Choice Award' is a bad idea in photographic competitions. Such categories are never won by the 'best' photograph in class but are invariably taken out by whoever can scream the loudest on social media, 'Vote for Me!' This approach is the exact antithesis of why anyone should be entering a photograp...

In this episode, I briefly discuss the Auto Focus Guide Canon has published for the Canon EOS R1 and dive into a discussion on the ideal boots for cold-weather photography. I will publish a fairly extensive blog post on boots for cold-weather photography, as well as gloves and camera bags, in the near future. This podcast is therefore a preview for the upcoming, more extensive article where I deep...

In this episode, I wrap up the three workshops I just completed in Iceland (two back-to-back workshops for the Arctic Fox in Hornstrandir and a private landscape trip to the south-west and south-eastern regions - trip reports coming soon). I also discuss what I want to see next from Canon and why dynamic range is just not that important as a camera metric.  What I want next from Canon Why Dynamic...

In this (late) episode, I wrap up my recent workshop to the Andes region of Colombia for birds and discuss my recent blog post on pre-capture in the Canon EOS R1. I also discuss my upcoming workshops in Iceland for Arctic Fox, as well as the spy photograph of the new Canon 600mm lens that appeared on the Ordinary Filmmaker's YouTube channel. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photograp...

In this episode, I wrap up the photography festival Xposure in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and share my thoughts on this industry-leading event. Event organisers around the world should take note of what has been achieved and continues to be achieved in the UAE in relation to photography and photographic festivals and events. Sharjah and the Xposure organisers are setting both a world and...