Explore every episode of the podcast Wildlife Photo Chat
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| 167: Weekly with Brad James | 27 Aug 2024 | 01:08:29 | |
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. | |||
| 166: Weekly with Brad James | 20 Aug 2024 | 01:04:27 | |
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. | |||
| 157: Weekly with Brad James | 02 Jul 2024 | 01:15:39 | |
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! | |||
| 067: Richard Flack | 30 Jun 2021 | 01:28:33 | |
My guest Rich Flack joins me to discuss his love of birds, getting to experience those moments in nature that you hope for but never fully expect to happen and giving back to conservation effort with your photography. Follow Richard at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheFlacksPhotography Instagram: @theflacksphotography Website: www.theflacks.co.za Show Mentions: | |||
| 066: Shelley Pearson | 16 Jun 2021 | 01:30:07 | |
My guest Shelley Pearson joins me to discuss that pink light at dawn, capturing bird behavior, and learning to truly see light. Follow Shelley at:Instagram: @shelley_pearson Facebook: www.facebook.com/shelleypearsonphotography Website: www.shelleypearsonphotography.com Show Mentions: | |||
| 065: Lydia Ripplinger | 02 Jun 2021 | 01:22:35 | |
My guest Lydia joins me to discuss spring and baby owl time, post processing towards your creative vision, and how your creative path and tastes change over time. Follow Lydia at:Instagram: @lydebug Show Mentions:Dan Lind - https://www.instagram.com/danlindphoto/ | |||
| 064: Nicolas Stettler | 19 May 2021 | 01:12:58 | |
My guest Nicolas Stettler joins me to discuss the joy of editing photos, getting creative in areas you photograph often, and his under water bird photography Follow Nicolas at:Instagram: @nicolasstettler_wildlife Website: www.nicolas-stettler.ch/en/ Show Mentions:Common Eider from above - https://www.instagram.com/p/CNke3lFAjOI/ | |||
| 063: James Mackenzie | 05 May 2021 | 01:27:08 | |
My guest James MacKenzie joins me to discuss the switch from birding to photography and how the birding background helped, moving to a new area and taking the time to figure the new location out, and getting the shot of a species you chase after for a long time. Follow James at:Instagram: @biodiversityvancouverisland Show Mentions:Eagle in Rainbow | |||
| 062: Trond Westby | 21 Apr 2021 | 01:33:29 | |
My guest Trond Westby joins me to disucss bringing along a video camera for vloging photography outings, always seeking something new to push yourself creatively, and learning your subjects behavior so you can capture behavior that elevates a portrait. Follow Trond Westby at:Instagram: @trondwestby_photography Facebook - Trond Westby Photography Show Mentions: | |||
| 061: Rich Campion | 07 Apr 2021 | 01:39:19 | |
My guest Rich Campion joins me to discuss his obsession photographing Dippers, how his plans have changed and forced him to shoot locally and how he enjoys that, and the joys of shooting backlight and also in snowy conditions. Follow Rich at:Instagram: @mywildlifeimages Show Mentions: | |||
| 060: Ron Hayes | 31 Mar 2021 | 01:19:39 | |
My guest Ron Hayes joins me to discuss video for wildlife, understanding behavior and gaining knowledge about wildlife through experience, and some wonderful stories from his recent visit to Yellowstone. Follow Ron Hayes at:Instagram: @ronhayes_wwi Website: www.westernwildlifeimages.com Show Mentions: | |||
| 059: Yaron Schmid | 24 Mar 2021 | 01:13:18 | |
My guest Yaron Schmid joins me to discuss how a trip to Africa hooked him on photography, photographing in the rain and bad elements, and pushing himself to capture more unique perspectives and angles with African wildlife Follow Yaron at:Instagram: @yswildlifephotography Website: www.yswildlifephotography.com Show Mentions: | |||
| 058: Joshua Brown | 17 Mar 2021 | 01:20:19 | |
My guest Joshua Brown joins me to discuss how he got into bird photography, the importance of seeing what you can do next when you are working with wildlife, and a fun conversation about social media and which photos to share. Follow Joshua at:Instagram: @bayou_josh Website: www.bayoujosh.com Show Mentions: | |||
| 156: Weekly with Brad James | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:54:58 | |
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. | |||
| 057: Bernt Osthus | 10 Mar 2021 | 01:05:49 | |
My Guest Bernt Østhus joins me to discuss some differences from shooting film compared to digital for wildlife, the importance of having full control over your exposure, and understanding your subject's behavior so you can put yourself in the right position and anticipate the shot. - fun story of Capercali shot Follow Bernt at:Instagram: @berntosthus Website: www.berntosthus.no Show Mentions: | |||
| 056: Andy Parkinson | 03 Mar 2021 | 01:17:43 | |
My guest Andy Parkinson joins me to discuss shooting locally, commiting the time to capture amazing images, and choosing photos that have an emotional connection. Follow Andy at:Instagram: @andyparkinsonphoto https://www.facebook.com/andyparkinsonphoto Show Mentions: | |||
| 055: Floris Smeets | 24 Feb 2021 | 01:21:32 | |
My guest Floris Smeets joins me to discuss his recent attempts to track and photograph wolves, high megapixel cameras for wildlife, and how important foreground elements are in his wildlife photography Follow Floris Smeets at:Instagram: @floris_smeets Show Mentions: | |||
| 054: Aditya Sridhar | 17 Feb 2021 | 01:21:02 | |
My guest Aditya Sridhar joins me to discuss telling stories with his photos, his love of shorebirds, and joining a group chat for feedback and critique. Follow Aditya at:Instagram: @aditya.sridhar Website: www.theluminarydiary.com Show Mentions: | |||
| 053: Victor Ortega | 10 Feb 2021 | 01:10:26 | |
My guest Victor Ortega joins me to discuss photographing a variety by visiting the same location, learning subjects behavior to improve your photography and his use of minimalism and color in his photography. Follow Victor at:Instagram: @voh14 Workshops: Nature Photo Tours Spain Show Mentions: | |||
| 052: Izzy Edwards | 03 Feb 2021 | 01:14:42 | |
My guest Izzy Edwards joins me to discuss how she likes to get creative with low-key dramatic images and high key minimalist photos, having some guidelines and plans before going out to shoot, and the use of foreground elements to photograph owls in distracting backgrounds. Follow Izzy at:Instagram: @northwest_wildlife Website: www.isabelleedwardsphoto.com Show Mentions: | |||
| 051: Jasmine Vink | 27 Jan 2021 | 01:08:40 | |
My guest Jasmine Vink joins me to discuss photographing Flying Foxes at night, trying to show species that are disliked or have a bad reputation in a much more positive manor, and her love for species that people don't know exist. Follow Jasmine at:Instagram: @jasmine_vink Show Mentions: | |||
| 050: Benjamin Olson | 20 Jan 2021 | 01:19:40 | |
My guest Benjamin Olson joins me to discuss pushing through difficult times in the field, spending a lot of time with the same subject, and our love of backlight. Follow Benjamin at:Instagram: @benjaminolsonphotography Website: www.benjamin-olson.com | |||
| 049 - Drew Gibson | 13 Jan 2021 | 01:48:42 | |
My guest Drew Gibson joins me to discuss seeking out unique photos, learning from different genres, and being thoughtful and purposeful in the field. Follow Drew at:Instagram: @drewgphotography Show Mentions: | |||
| 048: Espen Helland | 06 Jan 2021 | 01:09:05 | |
My guest Espen Helland joins me to discuss photography in new areas vs. local areas, pushing yourself in tough weather, and his current favorite lighting. Follow Espen at:Instagram: @espenhelland Show Mentions: | |||
| 155: Weekly with Emilie Reid | 18 Jun 2024 | 01:03:44 | |
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! | |||
| 047 - Amit Eshel | 30 Dec 2020 | 01:15:01 | |
My guest Amit Eshel joins me to discuss traveling for wildlife, growing your vision for wildlife photography, and the most incredible encounter with a Canadian Lynx I've ever heard! Follow Amit at:Instagram: @siberianart Website: www.amiteshel.com Show Mentions:WildArt Photographer of the Year Contest | |||
| 046: Emilie Reid | 23 Dec 2020 | 01:22:55 | |
My guest Emilie Reid joins me to discuss shooting in the rain, working the marsh birds, and when you feel stuck or that your photography isn't good. Follow Emilie at:Instagram: @emilie.reid.photographie Show Mentions:Theo - @wind.and.wing | |||
| 045: Jess Findlay | 16 Dec 2020 | 01:49:20 | |
My guest Jess Findlay joins me to discuss increased number of wildlife photographers, what is and isn't important with gear, and extended shooting trips. Follow Jess at:Instagram: @jessfindlay Website: www.jessindlay.com Show Mentions: | |||
| 044: Vance Solseth | 09 Dec 2020 | 01:19:44 | |
My guest Vance Solseth joins me to discuss the excitement of his first year of wildlife photography, chasing Wood Ducks in a floating hide, and comparing the technical and creative sides of photography Follow Vance at:Instagram: @vancesolseth Show Mentions:https://www.instagram.com/p/CEjfdHYAErf/ | |||
| 043: Amy Shutt | 02 Dec 2020 | 01:19:35 | |
My guest Amy Shutt joins me to discuss seeing light and space, practice, practice, practice and her fox conservation effort The Canid Project. Follow Amy Shutt at:Instagram: @amyshuttphoto Show Mentions:https://www.amyshutt.com | |||
| 042: Alecia Smith | 25 Nov 2020 | 01:20:14 | |
My guest Alecia Smith joins me to discuss all things shorebirds, shooting after the sun sets, and sticking with it to achieve her goals. Follow Alecia Smith at:Instagram: @alecia_birds Website: www.aleciabirds.com Show Mentions:
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| 041: Aaron Mannes | 18 Nov 2020 | 01:10:06 | |
My guest Aaron Mannes joins me to discuss how photography creatively relates to music, putting in crazy amounts of time for a shot, and an amazing drone story that you have to hear! Follow Aaron Mannes at:Instagram: @mantis_photography Website: https://www.amantisphotography.com Show Mentions:Previous photo edit contest - https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/nailtheeditffa/ https://www.instagram.com/nuch10/ | |||
| 040: Kyle Tansley | 11 Nov 2020 | 01:07:49 | |
My guest Kyle Tansley joins me to discuss practically living with a Barred Owl family, shorebirds and backlight, and getting as low as possible in the water. Follow Kyle at:Instagram: @kylewithcamera | |||
| 039: Margot Raggett | 04 Nov 2020 | 01:08:31 | |
My guest Margot Raggett joins me to discuss what got her into wildlife photography, thinking creatively while on safari in Africa, and her amazing conservation book series Remembering Wildlife. FOLLOW MARGOT AT:Instagram: @margotraggettphotography www.rememberingwildlife.com - an amazing conservation cause, please check out these beautiful photography books and consider purchasing one to help save wildlife. SHOW MENTIONS: | |||
| 038: Grayson Smith | 28 Oct 2020 | 01:16:07 | |
My guest Grayson Smith joins me to discuss photographing wildlife in the snow, his incredible growth in the past couple of years, and those damn pesky Kingfishers. Follow Grayson Smith at: Instagram: @gray_wildlife Show Mentions: | |||
| 154: Weekly with Brad James | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:54:10 | |
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? | |||
| 037: Caleb Hoover | 21 Oct 2020 | 01:00:03 | |
My guest Caleb Hoover joins me to discuss bird photography in Florida, getting creative with silhouettes, and how his artwork influenced his photography. Follow Caleb at: Instagram: @calebg.hoover Show Mentions: Silhouette shorebird talked about during the episode - Instagram | |||
| 036: Khurram Khan | 14 Oct 2020 | 00:56:40 | |
Our guest Khurram Khan joins us to discuss travel to North Dakota in the summer, what sparked his interest in bird photography, and thinking about how to capture something unique. Follow Khurram Khan at: Instagram: @khurran_khan_photos Website: www.khurramkhanphoto.com | |||
| 035: Josh Galicki | 07 Oct 2020 | 00:56:04 | |
Our guest Josh Galicki joins us to discuss travel during Covid, photographing in your local area, and how he thinks creatively. Follow Josh Galicki at: Instagram: @galicki_photography Website: https://www.joshuagalicki.com Show Mentions: | |||
| 034: Colleen Gara | 30 Sep 2020 | 00:57:54 | |
Our guest Colleen Gara joins us to discuss attending and running workshops, traveling and shooting, and chasing wolves! Follow Colleen at: Instagram: @colleengaraphoto Facebook: Colleen Gara Wildlife Photography Show Mentions: Colleen's interview with Scott Keys from Wildlife Inspired | |||
| 033: Susan Robbins Etherton - Video | 16 Sep 2020 | 00:55:28 | |
Susan Robbins Etherton joins me to chat about the connection of photos and memories, sharing the story behind the shot, and learning from other photography disciplines. Follow Susan at: | |||
| 032: Jamie Cunningham | 02 Sep 2020 | 00:55:12 | |
Jamie Cunningham joins me to discuss inspiration, how important is experience, and the crazy situations we put ourselves in trying to get the shot. Follow Jamie at: https://sabrewingtours.com https://www.facebook.com/jamie.cunningham.180 | |||
| 031: Joanna Lentini | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:55:09 | |
Our guest Joanna Lentini joins us to discuss her recent Audubon 2020 grand prize winning photo, raising chickens, and putting herself in somewhat uncomfortable situations to grow as a photographer. Follow Joanna at: Instagram: @joannalentini | |||
| 030: Jason Mirandi - Video | 19 Aug 2020 | 00:56:48 | |
| 029: Sean Graesser | 17 Jun 2020 | 00:56:12 | |
Our guest Sean Graesser joins us to discuss bird reasearch, photographing birds in the hand, and hopes for the upcoming warbler season. Follow Sean at: Instagram: @gourmetbiologist | |||
| 028: Tesni Ward | 20 May 2020 | 00:37:45 | |
Our guest Tesni joins us to discuss life as a full time wildlife photographer, getting to the point of camera settings being second nature, and photographing her stripy friends. Follow Tesni at: Instagram: @tesniward Website: www.tesniward.co.uk Instagram Badgers: @badger_diaries | |||
| 153: Kyle Rose Part 2 | 08 Jun 2024 | 01:52:10 | |
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! | |||
| 027: Melissa Groo | 06 May 2020 | 01:00:17 | |
Our guest Melissa Groo joins us to discuss spring migration, photography ethics, and what conservation photography means to her. Follow Melissa at: Instagram: @melissagroo Website: www.melissagroo.com Show Mentions: https://conservationphotographers.org https://www.kingbirder.com/contests/ | |||
| 026: Scott Dere | 15 Apr 2020 | 00:45:22 | |
Our guest Scott Dere joins us to discuss his path to wildlife photography, traveling, and his future plans. Follow Scott at: Instagram: @theelementofnature Website: www.theelementsofnature.net Show Mentions: Scott's book: Photographing Birds of Prey | |||
| 025: Wild and Exposed | 01 Apr 2020 | 00:40:20 | |
Our guests Ron Hayes and Michael Mauro from the amazing podcast Wild and Exposed join us to discuss podcasting, planning travel for wildlife and what creativity means to them. Don't miss the Wild and Exposed Podcast, it's a great podcast with tons of episodes featuring amazing photographers from all over the world. Be sure to subscribe and give them a listen! Follow Michael Mauro at: Instagram @michaelmaurophoto Follow Ron Hayes at: Instagram @ronhayes_wwi | |||