Wildlife Photo Chat

Emilie and her mom Felicia join the show to discuss how our 3 week trip to Costa Rica was planned and how it went. A huge thanks to Felicia for all her hard work planning this amazing trip!

A bit of a twist on this episode, a listener of the show joins me to interview me. Daniel Gomez was great on the show and had some wonderful questions. This will likely be an ongoing feature of the show going forward, hope you all enjoy it!

Richard Flacks joins me to discuss art in photography, being your authentic self with your photography, and how we can grow creatively. What an amazing conversation! Follow Richard at: Instagram: @theflacksphotography Website: www.theflacks.co.za

Brad joins me this week to catch up on the fun he has been having with ducks and urban lights, and we jump into Ray's trip to Costa Rica!

Emilie Reid hosts the show this week with her guest Ray Hennessy where they chat about their evolution of editing

This week Brad and I discuss posting only your best (wow) images or posting daily on Instagram

This week Brad and I discuss how important is physical activity for wildlife photography.

My guest Mateusz Piesiak joins me to discuss moving into wider focal lengths, shooting in extreme conditions, and playing with motion in his photos. Follow Mateusz at: Instagram: @mpwildlife Show Mentions: Photo Mateusz won with Photo of the gull over stormy waves. Photo from Luca Lorenz with motion blur and a Canada Goose

This week Brad and I discuss our plans and goals for the upcoming year. Thanks to listener Mike Dougherty for the topic suggestion.

Brad and I discuss what we have been up to lately, the struggle to get out and shoot sometimes, then we each share our top 3 memories of wildlife photography which is a listener submitted question from both Bryce Horn and Mike Dougherty .

Jamin Hunter Taylor joins Brad James and I to discuss all things photo contest related!

Emilie joins Ray to discuss, well basically Ray rants a bunch about respecting your audience when sharing on social media.

This week we discuss more gear. We talk about the Nikon Z9 4.10 firmware update, as well as what lens is Brad thinking of upgrading to. Nikon Z9 firmware update video  

Jean-Christophe joins me to discuss using technology to scout wildlife, specifically lynx, making and selling prints, and thoughts on his approach to capturing ambiance in his photos.

This week Brad and I discuss IG Reel trends, Ray's posting his unedited photos, and we each share 5 things we wish we had known when we first started photography. For Sunrise/Sunset times Brad uses  https://photoephemeris.com/ For Sunrise/Sunset times Ray uses - Sunset Times  For Tides Ray Uses - Tide Charts Grzegorz Długosz -  shared the following forum topic about the Z9 autofocus.  

This week Emilie Reid joins me to discuss what we have been up to lately as well as answer a user submitted question from Daniel Gomez asking who our mentors are and other inspirational photographers.

This week Brad and I discuss how much he enjoyed the Nikon Z9, and we answer a listener submitted question from Mary Anne Karren asking us to discuss photographing waterfowl.

This week Brad and I catch up then answer a user submitted question from Mike Dougherty asking about our scariest or creepy encounters in nature.

Alex Prieditis joins the show to discuss his recent photography trip, his approach to composition in the field, and his love for gear! Don't miss his new podcast called Wildlife Photography Unhinged .

Emilie Reid joins me this week to discuss what we have been photographing during our recent travels for the past 1-2 months. Hope you all enjoy!

This week Brad and I catch up out some recent outings as well as discuss Nikon Z9 focus, then answer a listener question from Toby about where and how we approach scouting.

This week Brad and I discuss when wildlife photography takes over your life.

Brad and I discuss adding "this photo won't do well" to your social media photo captions and why.

Kaleb Friend joins me to discuss his move from the east to west coast of the US, his efforts to move into conservation photography, and his self-critical eye and how that helps him grow as a wildlife photographer.

This week we discuss are you a creator or consumer with your wildlife photography?