Wildlife Photo Chat

Brad joins me to discuss his first experience using the Apple Vision Pro for viewing photos, going shooting with Brad for a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, and our preperation for our Puffins and Gannets workshop.

Emilie joins as a host again and we discuss when Ray proposed to her on the cliffs of Newfoundland with thousands of Northern Gannets and other seabirds in the background. We also talk about Emilie's new Nikon 135mm f/1.8 Plena lens and wrap up with a conversation about making photo trips all about the experience!

This week Brad and I don't have much to catch up on and we answer a couple of listener questions. First Dee Ann Dugger asks for tips and tricks for birds in flight photography. Then we answer a question from Grzegorz Długosz who asks for our thoughts on simple vs. complex compositions, which ones do you find more exciting?

Kyle Rose joins me again to finish our conversation from the previous episode where we discuss finding meaning for your photography and making it stand out!

Kyle Rose joins me to discuss how a canceled trip to Alaska helped him concentrate on learning his local wildlife more, connecting with his local preserve and finding a way to give back with his photography, and his roughly two year break from social media and his now return to it. Follow Kyle at: Instagram: @kyle.rose.photography Show Mentions: Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust  

Brad and I discuss Ray's recent warbler workshop in Quebec, and chat about Brad's work with warblers lately, then wrap up the show talking about Ray's Hawaii trip.

This week Brad and I discuss our recent warbler outings and how Brad has been enjoying the Z9 for the spring season. Also Ray is so busy he somehow forgot to review his Hawaii trip with Brad and they will catch up on that next week!

Emilie and Ray share how their trip in Hawaii is going as they are half way through their trip.

Songbirds are returning for Brad and Ray continues enjoying capturing video of warblers. We also answer a listener question from Matthew Stigliano who asked what our favorite species/seasons are.

Brad and I catch up after a two week break. Brad talks about the impending spring chaos and plans for that, and Ray shares about his workshop and trip to the Great Salt Lake.

Mukul Soman joins me to discuss his background in art and how that connects to his wildlife photography, how he stays authentic when sharing his photos and videos, and how he has transitioned into shooting more wildlife video than stills. Follow Mukul: Instagram: @mukul.soman Website: www.mukulsoman.com

This week we catch up with what Ray has been up to lately with warblers and then share our thoughts and feelings about locations becoming popular and potentially very busy.

Brad and I catch up on his efforts with a local Belted Kingfisher, then we answer a listener question from Mark Deschner who asks for tips on how to make the most of spring migration for someone who can only get out about once a week.

This week we chat about Brad's plans and scouting for a Belted Kingfisher and Ray is going to check on his Kingfisher setup. Then we disucss a recent wildlife contest, it's winning images and how sometimes they may not feel unique. Lastlly we wrap up with a discussion about how to work towards capturing unique photos that truly stand out from the masses. https://www.worldnaturephotographyawards.co...

Brad and I discuss photographing wildlife in urban locations and including man-made objects and lighting in the photos.

My guest Aaron Todd joins me to discuss his love and passion for photographing waterfowl, how he is working to capture unique images, and how he photographs ducks with urban lights. Follow Aaron at: Instagram: @aaronktodd

This week as usual we catch up on our past week of shooting, Ray is a bit sick, and we finish our stories of our most challenging photos from listener Simon Staiger's question.

Brad and I start with what I've been shooting lately in Florida. Next we answer a listener submitted question from Simon Staiger who asks to hear about our most difficult shots, the challenges, and the story behind it. We weren't able to finish the stories of the shots we picked out so join us next week to hear the rest of the stories. Brad's photos from the show: Osprey Rock Ptarmigan

Brad gets a tease of spring with a Song Sparrow, I am hoping to try new ideas on the beach, and we both talk about the business of wildlife photography from a listener question. Kristin Olson asks: It might not be as fun as some, but it would be really helpful to hear about the business side of creating/having a small photography business and everything that goes into that. How to set up selling p...

Brad and I start the show talking about teaching during workshops, then answer a listener question from Himanshu Arora about editing using Lightroom vs. Photoshop.   Brad's Mergansers Flying photo

Brad and I catch up on what we've been shooting lately then have a discussion about how we have each gotten into a little funk lately with our wildlife photography.

My guest Jordan Martin joins me to discuss her first trip to photograph shorebirds on a beach, making the best of a desert habitat, and women in wildlife photography. Follow Jordan at: Instagram: @ jordanmartin_photography

Content warning: In this episode Brad and I cover a user submitted question and discuss animals killing/eating other animals starting at 30 minutes. We try not to get too graphic but if you don't want to hear us talk about that please feel free to skip the rest of the episode. Brad and I catch up on recent outings then we answer a question from listener Jill who asked - "Last night I saw a brutal...

Ray shares about his experince viewing and editing photos in the Apple Vision Pro, then Brad and Ray answer a listener submitted question from Oskar von Essen️️️️️️️️️️ , What makes a good bird picture great (award winning)?

Brad and I catch up on some recent outings, Ray shares about a waterfowl outing, his excitement about getting an Apple Vision Pro, and Brad shares his plans for shooting the next morning.