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Wildlife and Adventure Photography is a podcast for those who believe the best images are earned, not taken. Through field-tested insight and thoughtful reflection, each episode explores how preparation, patience, and creative awareness come together to produce photographs with lasting impact.
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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever packed for a wildlife photography outing and felt slightly overwhelmed before you even left the house? In this episode, we simplify the process. Preparation should create calm — not stress. And yet many photographers overthink wildlife shoots, worrying about settings, gear, missing the moment, or not knowing enough. The result? Mental clutter before you’ve even taken your first photograph. Wildlife photography isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about knowing w...
Send a text Many people think wildlife photography starts on safari… or in Africa… or in a national park. It doesn’t. It starts in your backyard. You can develop all the vital skills you need for great wildlife photography before you leave home. Here's how... It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording available if you can't make the live event), and a short, 6-week course to help you w...
Send us Fan Mail Great photographs are built through a sequence of decisions. Structure, rules, and techniques only matter insofar as they serve intent. In this final part, we look at how to put everything together and create compelling images. It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an Introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording available if you can't make the live event), and a short, 6-week course to help you with composition...
Send us Fan Mail Strong photographs lead the viewer. Composition is about directing visual movement. In part 3, we look at what draws the eye and how we can use that information to construct photographs that fully engage the viewer. It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an Introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording available if you can't make the live event), and a short, 6-week course to help you with composition, "Seeing Differen...
Send us Fan Mail Most compositions fail because multiple visual messages compete. This episode teaches diagnosis first, then simplification with intent. In part two, we'll look at how you can take photographs that are fine, technically, but just don't work. It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an Introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording available if you can't make the live event), and a short, 6-week course to help you with comp...
Send us Fan Mail Two people can stand in the same place, at the same time, and come away with completely different photographs. Why? This four-part series examines how observation drives composition and how you can construct photographs designed to elicit a specific response in the viewer. In this first part, we examine the importance of observation. It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an Introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (re...
Send us Fan Mail In this second podcast, I run through 7 more mistakes it's easy to make: 1. Shooting in Auto Mode Shooting in Auto severely limits your creative options. 2. Not checking settings It’s easy to forget to check settings in the heat of the moment. Stay on top of your settings, especially when conditions are changing quickly. 3. Housekeeping Keep your camera equipment cleaned and properly stored. Mould in lenses will not help your photography. 4. Rushing the shot Take the ti...
Send us Fan Mail We all make mistakes, and this week I run through 6 common mistakes photographers make and talk through how to handle them: 1. Poor Composition Centred subject: Placing the subject in the centre of the image. Try the rule of thirds as a way of creating a more interesting image. Cluttered backgrounds: Distracting elements in the background take attention away from the subject. Be a ‘Visual Storyteller’ and look at the whole scene before pressing the shutter button. 2. Over- or...
Send us Fan Mail For over 40 years, Steve Gettle has dedicated his life to capturing the stunning beauty of nature through his lens. With countless hours spent photographing wildlife and the breathtaking landscapes that surround us, Steve’s work radiates his deep love for the natural world. His vibrant images invite viewers to appreciate the wonders of wildlife and wild places like never before. Steve has had his work featured in a variety of esteemed publications, such as National Geographic...
Send us Fan Mail Last week, we looked at what happens when there is a failure of perception. This week, we look at the opposite problem: when the camera tells you exactly what to do, but the result is incorrectly exposed. Are you asking the right question? This is the final part of the three-podcast series looking at exposure issues. It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an Introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording available if yo...
Send us Fan Mail In part two of this exploration of exposure, we look at situations where everything looks great, but when you look at the image in the camera, it is nothing like what you saw. We’ll look at why this happens and what you can do about it. It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an Introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording available if you can't make the live event), and a short, 6-week course to help you with composit...
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a situation where a shot looks good, but when you check the photo, the exposure is off? Well, I’m sure we’ve often experienced it, and it’s one of those mistakes you only make once. Except… you don’t. I had a similar situation recently. Nothing went wrong… except I forgot one thing. This is how our cameras work. Getting the correct exposure is one of the most important aspects of photography. You have much greater latitude and creative potential in post with...
Send us Fan Mail Most people think wildlife photography is about having the longest lens and the most expensive camera. But the truth is, some of the biggest mistakes happen after you’ve been doing this for years. Today I’m breaking down seven wildlife photography mistakes even experienced photographers still make — and how to fix them. Chasing Gear Instead of Mastering TechniqueIgnoring Animal Behaviour PatternsPoor Ethics and Disturbing WildlifeShooting in Bad Light Without a PlanOver-Relia...
Send us Fan Mail Perfectly exposed images can appear to be soft or out of focus. There are two contributing factors that play a part in this: How our eyes and brain perceive sharpness The role of contrast in the image. It’s important to remember that RAW files are not photographs. And that the JPG we see on the back of the camera has already gone through a process that includes sharpening. In this podcast, I’ll talk through these processes and the importance of post-processing RAW images. It'...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I'll look at four scenarios that are likely to throw off your AF system: Low Light or Low Contrast ConditionsWrong AF Area Mode for the SituationFast or Unpredictable MovementExtremely Shallow Depth of FieldI'll talk you through different AF systems and what you can do to get the best results from each scenario. It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an Introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording ava...
Send us Fan Mail One of my pet hates is people coming up to me and saying something along the lines of “that’s a great picture, you must have a really good camera”. To me, it’s a little like someone going up to Shakespeare and saying, “That was a great play, you must have a really good quill”! Cameras are tools, and the fact is that if you are taking boring pictures now and you buy an expensive camera without changing anything else, you will still take boring pictures. In this podcast, I’ll t...
Send us Fan Mail Are you tired of feeling stuck following endless photography rules, resulting in images that just… exist? What if I told you there's a way to unlock a deeper, more intuitive connection with your camera, allowing you to capture photographs that truly speak to the soul? In this podcast we’ll look at how you can move beyond rigid guidelines and embracing the organic flow of visual storytelling. We will look at: The Illusion of Rules; rules (like the rule of thirds) are often mis...
Send us Fan Mail With so much free material available immediately on YouTube, is there any place for formal photography courses? That’s what I’ll be looking into in this podcast. Please add your thoughts and comments in the comments section, or send an email to graham@ge.photography The Appeal of Free YouTube Learning Advantages: Accessibility & CostBreadth of ContentEntertaining & Bite-SizedLimitations Lack of structure; scattered lessonsQuality varies drasticallyRisk of ...
Send us Fan Mail My guest on this podcast is Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove. Jeroen describes himself as a hybrid photographer, shooting both wildlife and landscapes. In this podcast, we talk about how he started in photography and he shares some of his experiences photographing wildlife in Iceland, where he lives, Greenland and Antarctica. Jeroen shoots with both Canon mirrorless cameras and drones. He describes the difference that using drones has made to his photography and the equipment he curren...
Send us Fan Mail Understanding low-light photography opens up another world of possibilities for wildlife photography. The fact is that a good deal of activity happens once the sun has gone down, and it is very rewarding to be able to share the world that comes to life with people who might not be aware of it. However, as always, there are a few things to remember and some mistakes to avoid. Here are the ten most common low-light photography mistakes: Using Too Low an ISOShutter Speed Too Slo...
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