Wildlife Photo Chat

This week it's mostly catch up from me then Brad and I discuss my new Nikon 28-400mm lens and how it worked out on the last couple of outings.

Brad shares about his short waterfowl outing this past week, then I share about the few things I have been up to traveling from Oregon to California and about my experience photographing Black Oystercatchers with huge waves from above and creating two composite images from the outing. Lastly we discuss the new Nikon 28-400mm lens I ordered!

Brad shares about his awesome recent outing with waterfowl and fall colors as well as his new approach to that photography, I share a bunch of updates about what I have been shooting along the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. Listener Martin Stevens sent in a message suggesting we check out Underwater Photographer of the Year's contest yearbook with judges comments so we discuss that for a b...

Michelle Mackenzie joins me to discuss her progress with bird photography in the last year, making sure she keeps the joy in her photography, starting an Instagram group called "Shoot Small" and many other things!

This week Ray shares updates on his travels and the shooting he has been up to in Washington State mostly in the Olympic Peninsula. He also shares about meeting up with some photographer friends along the way!

Brad and I catch up on the past week with Brad photogarphing a Northern Gannet in a dramatic sunset and Ray a group of Ravins at sunrise in front of Mt. Rainier. Then we share about researching birds using Chat GPT, and end on our thoughts on Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest winners .

Brad and I catch up on the very little photogarphy we've done the past week and Ray shares a story chasing Pika that resulted in something unexpected. Then we answer a listener submitted topic from birdsbyjing on Instagram - Hey Ray, do you have any episodes about how you decided to get into photography full time, even before wildlife? I've been thinking about "passion" careers vs. "traditional" c...

Ray and Brad share their recent outings for American Dipper and Black-bellied Plover, then they discuss the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 contest results as well as more general conversation about contests.

Gurnit Atwal joins me to discuss playing with old unique lenses, his approach to learning new photography skills, and his thoughtful and artistic take on wildlife photography.

Brad shares about his prepping for a half marathon, and working with shorebirds with a mid-range lens. Ray shares about his time in the Vancouver area meeting Charlotte Gruneau, Liron Gertsman, and an incredible encouter with Common Loons and an amazing moonrise he experienced with Emilie! Lastly we have a discussion about the topic - are photos better objectively to an untrained audience (non-pho...

Brad and I catch up on the week's shooting. Ray shares about his epic hike and Pika experience in Washington, while Brad shares about his multiple encounters with Ruddy Turnstones and dialing in some wide angle shots. We also answer a listener question from Dee Ann Dugger who asked about using a Lensbaby Tilt lens for wildlife photography.

Brad and I continue from our previous episode catching up on recent outings and sharing our thoughts and approaches, hope you all enjoy!

After a missed week on the podcast Brad and I catch up on our recent travels, photography opportunities, struggles and more. We talked so long this is a 2 part episode.

My guest Lisa Connor joins me to discuss her recent time in the forests with warblers, looking for the tiny critters in nature, and her view of creativity in wildlife photography. Follow Lisa at: Instagram: @ymustang5 Show Mentions: Pied-billed Grebe

Brad shares about his past week working with amazing light and Ruddy Turnstones as well as trying out his new kayak for the first time. Ray shares about his continued experience photographing wildlife in Glacier National Park. We also answer a listener question from Mark Phillips about access to locations and wildlife.

This week Brad and I catch up on what I've been doing traveling and photographing wildlife at Glacier National Park, then Brad shares how he has been enjoying some evening outings and his excitement to get out on a new kayak.

This week our great friend Jamin Hunter Taylor joins us to discuss his multiple bear photography trips he took recently and his prioritizing incredible experiences in those trips.

Emilie hosts another episode where she and Ray discuss their recent travels and wildlife photography encounteres in North Dakota!

Sadie Hine joins me to discuss how she enjoys photographing the unique Nudibranch subject, creativtiy in macro photography, and her desire to include more environment in her wildlife photography. Follow Sadie Hine at: Instagram: @shine_photography__ Show Mentions: Peregrine Falcon Klamath Black Salamander Giant Salamander

Brad and Ray catch up on Brad's recent trip with his family and the photography and wildlife they saw, Ray shares about his experience stumbling upon Sedge Wrens in a field of flowers, and they both discuss a listener question asking about the Nikon 600mm f/6.3 PF lens.

Brad and I discuss the classic summer slow period, Brad's decision on what new lens he is planning on buying, and we answer a bunch of listener submitted questions.

This week Brad joins me to discuss the wrap up of our Puffins and Gannets workshop as well as Ray shares his initial thoughts on photographing Common Loons using the new Nikon Z6iii

Emilie is back to host an episode of the weekly show! We chat about photographing Common Loons with their chicks, then we answer a listener question from Dee Ann Dugger who asks, "For students attending your workshops- any advice on preparing for the adventure?"

My guest Julie Whitbread joins me to discuss how she connects other genres of photography to her wildlife, her enjoyment of using motion blur in her photography, and how she strives to capture the lives of her subjects, not just a static portrait. Follow Julie at: Instagram: @whitbread_naturephotography Non-wildlife Instagram: @whitbread_photography

Brad and I record in person in Newfoundland where we catch up on our first of two workshops and Ray shares about the new camera he ordered!