Wild Nature Photography Podcast

In this episode, I wrap up my recently completed Snow Leopard workshop to north western Mongolia, discuss the era of zero accountability in airline travel (after an awful experience with Turkish Airlines ), Canon's latest firmware upgrade for the RF 24-105mm F4L Lens, as well as the upcoming photo expo in Sharjah. I also discuss how to shoot for magazine covers and what it takes to score the...

In this episode, I wrap up the 2026 workshop for Pallas cat in the far eastern Steppe region of Mongolia ( Read the Trip Report ) and share my thoughts and insights on shooting in the field with the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8L IS. I also discuss my Snow Leopard workshop (currently underway) and the upcoming photography festival in Sharjah in February. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photogr...

In this episode, I review the year 2025: My travels, equipment, and thoughts on the year that was. This podcast also includes my book pick of the year (Bird Photographer of the Year Volume 10), equipment selection of the year (The Canon RF 100-300mm F2.8L & the Tilta Cage for the Canon EOS R1 ), and favourite photograph from 2025. 2025 was also the year I shot, produced and released Guardians...

In this episode, I review Travel and Documentary photographer Richard L'Anson's new magnum opus - ' Way Down South '. A massive tome of a book containing the sum of Richard's work from Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, South Shetlands and South Georgia. This was an interesting and thoroughly enjoyable book for me to review, as it's a subject and region near and dear t...

In this episode, I spend some time looking into what is coming up in 2026. Historically, I have done a very long blog post or podcast that is both a retrospective on the current year (the year that was) and a look forward into the new year. This year, I have decided to break it up into two more bite-sized chunks and have two separate podcasts. This episode looks ahead to 2026, with some thoughts o...

In this episode, I review Jeff Pfaller's new book, Dark Skies 'Rare Phenomena in America's Public Lands '. This is a wonderfully refreshing take on America's parks, offering a nighttime perspective on the landscape and the joy of both nighttime photography and evening solitude in America's national parks. Highly recommended. Jeff Pfaller Adobe A.I Noise Reduction Pres...

In this episode, I review the latest, just-released, 10th edition of Bird Photographer of the Year - the 2025 Edition. Bird Photographer of the Year  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/membership Find us on Social Medi...

In this episode, I wrap up the recent workshop to the Camargue region in France to photograph the stunning white horses of this region. 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/membership Find us on Social Media Facebook: ht...

In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on Finland in Autumn. This is a deeper dive into my mindset and what I look for when I am out photographing in Nature. 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/membership Find us on Soc...

In this episode, I review Daniel Bergmann's wonderful new book ' Birds in Iceland - A Visual Journey '. In case you want to skip the podcast (you shouldn't), I will give you the short of it - Buy it. It is a fabulous example of how a photographic book should be approached, designed and executed. Even more importantly, it's a visual journey of more than twenty years of outs...

In this episode, I discuss my thoughts (the good, the bad and the ugly) on my experiences photographing the rare and stunning Iberian Lynx in Southern Spain over the last few days.  Wild Wolves of the Taiga Forest   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://...

In this episode, I round up the latest batch of news, including the exciting news that I have again made the semi-finals in Nature's Best Photography (more details to come when the finalists/winners are announced). The Svalbard Winter expedition 2026 is now sold out, and we have only a few places left on our Winter Pallas Cat workshop to Mongolia in January. I also have my thoughts on the Can...

In this episode, I discuss the August photograph of the month, my departure for Sweden, as well as my thoughts on the camera rumour mill problem and how it affects photographers and the quality of the work they produce. August Photograph of the Month Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and f...

In this episode, I review David Neilson's new book 'Restless Fury'. A photographic study of Prairie Chickens from Nebraska in the United States. In short, 'Restless Fury' is an outstanding example of photographic passion, commitment and dedication to one's craft. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in wildlife photography. Support the show Wild Natur...

In this episode, I discuss some of the upcoming Wild Nature Photo Travel workshops and expeditions, as well as my latest lens acquisition (hint - it's a zoom!). Also in this podcast, some exciting news on my new exhibition at Xposure in the United Arab Emirates early next year, as well as pre-orders for the new Bird Photographer of the Year Volume 10, Canon Firmware fiasco, and my thoughts on...

In this episode, I briefly recap the workshop I recently completed for Arctic Fox cubs in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in Iceland, and then dive deeper into my thoughts on the current state of image storage and backup in the field, as well as backup strategies for storing hundreds of thousands of precious photographs. Wildlife Photographic Magazine OWC Computing Thunderblade SSD drives Support...

In this episode, I dive into my thoughts on the auto focus performance of the Canon EOS R1 when photographing Atlantic Puffins and Razor Bills in northern Iceland on my recently completed workshop (Trip Report Coming Soon). This podcast also includes an onsite update on my Ultimate Polar Bear expedition from 81.4º degrees north in the permanent pack ice. Grimsey Island Puffins 2026 Support the sho...

In this episode, I take a moment to acknowledge the passing of Sebastião Salgado - a photographer whose work documented mankind's destruction of our planet. Those of you familiar with Sebastião’s photography will already know that he specialised in humanitarian documentary photojournalism. You may not be aware however that he was incredibly active in conservation in Brazil and that he was res...

In this episode, I discuss my latest lens acquisition as well as Canon's 100-300mm f2.8L lens and the much rumoured 200-500 and 300-600mm telephoto zoom lenses. Also on the agenda is the date announcement for my 2027 South Africa wildlife masterclass; which will back-to-back with my Namibia Dune Sea Landscape workshop. Lastly, I also discuss the investigation findings of the Svalbard Governor...

In this episode, I recount the full event of the harassment and sedation of the Polar Bear by the Norwegian Polar Institute on my recent April Svalbard expedition (Full Trip Report Coming Soon). This is a true and accurate recounting of the events as they unfolded in front of my eyes and the eyes of twelve other photographers (plus the ships captain and first mate) from the bridge of the expeditio...

In this episode, I discuss the latest article by Peta Pixel on my Polar photography, and wrap up the snowmobile expedition I just finished up here in Svalbard for Arctic Fox and Reindeer. The conversation also includes the destruction of the 200-800mm lens, also featured on Canon rumours and Peta-Pixel in the last few days. PetaPixel Article and Spotlight Interview Support the show Wild Nature Pho...

In this episode, I review photographer Alex Pansier's new book, Nature as Art and discuss the release of my new short film, Arctic Survivors. Nature as Art by Alex Pansier Edit: Slight correction: this book's purchase price is 89 Euro, not 60 Euro as referred to in the podcast. I also omitted a discussion surrounding the print quality (jetlag at my end). Rest assured, the print quality i...

In this episode, I discuss my recent competition results in the Asia / Pacific Photography awards as well as my upcoming expeditions to Svalbard on snow mobile and ship. I am going to try and squeeze in one more podcast from Sweden - a book review. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fel...

In this requested episode, I discuss my history of photography, how I got started in the industry and how I transitioned from the corporate world as a sales and marketing director to working as a full time professional Nature Photographer. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Natur...

In this episode, I discuss and expose the active trophy hunting of Polar Bears that is still going on in Eastern Greenland under the guise of traditional subsistence hunting and how the Danish government is facilitating and even actively encouraging this ongoing killing. WWF Exposed Wildlife Photographic Magazine Cover Shot and Feature Article Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography...