In this podcast episode, I give my thoughts on what to consider when choosing your next photography tour, workshop or expedition and questions you should ask your potential trip leader to ensure you have the best possible experience and maximise the return on your investment. How to Choose the Right Photographic Expedition to Antarctica How to Choose the Right Ship Based Photographic Expedition Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions ar...
In this episode, I review Jeff Pfaller's new book, Dark Skies 'Rare Phenomena in America's Public Lands'. This is a wonderfully refreshing take on America's parks, offering a nighttime perspective on the landscape and the joy of both nighttime photography and evening solitude in America's national parks. Highly recommended. Jeff Pfaller Adobe A.I Noise Reduction Presets for the Canon EOS R1 November Photograph of the Month Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Ex...
In this episode, I review the latest, just-released, 10th edition of Bird Photographer of the Year - the 2025 Edition. Bird Photographer of the Year Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membership Find us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJoshua...
In this episode, I wrap up the recent workshop to the Camargue region in France to photograph the stunning white horses of this region. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membership Find us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJoshua Instagram: https:/...
In this episode, I discuss my thoughts on Finland in Autumn. This is a deeper dive into my mindset and what I look for when I am out photographing in Nature. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membership Find us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HolkoJos...
In this episode, I review Daniel Bergmann's wonderful new book 'Birds in Iceland - A Visual Journey'. In case you want to skip the podcast (you shouldn't), I will give you the short of it - Buy it. It is a fabulous example of how a photographic book should be approached, designed and executed. Even more importantly, it's a visual journey of more than twenty years of outstanding bird photography by Iceland's leading bird photographer. This book transcends mere documentation and gives us wonder...
In this episode, I discuss my thoughts (the good, the bad and the ugly) on my experiences photographing the rare and stunning Iberian Lynx in Southern Spain over the last few days. Wild Wolves of the Taiga Forest Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membership Find us on Social Media Facebook: https://...
In this episode, I round up the latest batch of news, including the exciting news that I have again made the semi-finals in Nature's Best Photography (more details to come when the finalists/winners are announced). The Svalbard Winter expedition 2026 is now sold out, and we have only a few places left on our Winter Pallas Cat workshop to Mongolia in January. I also have my thoughts on the Canon EOS R1, having shot with it in the field for more than 8 months (also recently published to Canon R...
In this episode, I discuss the August photograph of the month, my departure for Sweden, as well as my thoughts on the camera rumour mill problem and how it affects photographers and the quality of the work they produce. August Photograph of the Month Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membership Find us on Socia...
In this episode, I review David Neilson's new book 'Restless Fury'. A photographic study of Prairie Chickens from Nebraska in the United States. In short, 'Restless Fury' is an outstanding example of photographic passion, commitment and dedication to one's craft. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in wildlife photography. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fello...
In this episode, I discuss some of the upcoming Wild Nature Photo Travel workshops and expeditions, as well as my latest lens acquisition (hint - it's a zoom!). Also in this podcast, some exciting news on my new exhibition at Xposure in the United Arab Emirates early next year, as well as pre-orders for the new Bird Photographer of the Year Volume 10, Canon Firmware fiasco, and my thoughts on the judging of the recent Australian Photographic Prize. Bird Photographer of the Year Volume 10 Aust...
In this episode, I briefly recap the workshop I recently completed for Arctic Fox cubs in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in Iceland, and then dive deeper into my thoughts on the current state of image storage and backup in the field, as well as backup strategies for storing hundreds of thousands of precious photographs. Wildlife Photographic Magazine OWC Computing Thunderblade SSD drives Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wild...
In this episode, I dive into my thoughts on the auto focus performance of the Canon EOS R1 when photographing Atlantic Puffins and Razor Bills in northern Iceland on my recently completed workshop (Trip Report Coming Soon). This podcast also includes an onsite update on my Ultimate Polar Bear expedition from 81.4º degrees north in the permanent pack ice. Grimsey Island Puffins 2026 Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturep...
In this episode, I take a moment to acknowledge the passing of Sebastião Salgado - a photographer whose work documented mankind's destruction of our planet. Those of you familiar with Sebastião’s photography will already know that he specialised in humanitarian documentary photojournalism. You may not be aware however that he was incredibly active in conservation in Brazil and that he was responsible for the replantation of millions of trees and the reconstruction of an entire ecosystem. Perh...
In this episode, I discuss my latest lens acquisition as well as Canon's 100-300mm f2.8L lens and the much rumoured 200-500 and 300-600mm telephoto zoom lenses. Also on the agenda is the date announcement for my 2027 South Africa wildlife masterclass; which will back-to-back with my Namibia Dune Sea Landscape workshop. Lastly, I also discuss the investigation findings of the Svalbard Governors office on the Polar Bear harassment incident and the lack of transparency from their office (documen...
In this episode, I recount the full event of the harassment and sedation of the Polar Bear by the Norwegian Polar Institute on my recent April Svalbard expedition (Full Trip Report Coming Soon). This is a true and accurate recounting of the events as they unfolded in front of my eyes and the eyes of twelve other photographers (plus the ships captain and first mate) from the bridge of the expedition ship M.S Freya. Sign the Petition HERE Written Polar Bear Report Written Polar Bear Report Upda...
In this episode, I discuss the latest article by Peta Pixel on my Polar photography, and wrap up the snowmobile expedition I just finished up here in Svalbard for Arctic Fox and Reindeer. The conversation also includes the destruction of the 200-800mm lens, also featured on Canon rumours and Peta-Pixel in the last few days. PetaPixel Article and Spotlight Interview Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com S...
In this episode, I review photographer Alex Pansier's new book, Nature as Art and discuss the release of my new short film, Arctic Survivors. Nature as Art by Alex Pansier Edit: Slight correction: this book's purchase price is 89 Euro, not 60 Euro as referred to in the podcast. I also omitted a discussion surrounding the print quality (jetlag at my end). Rest assured, the print quality is outstanding for a matt paper with deep inky blacks and clean crisp highlights. Arctic Survivors - A new s...
In this episode, I discuss my recent competition results in the Asia / Pacific Photography awards as well as my upcoming expeditions to Svalbard on snow mobile and ship. I am going to try and squeeze in one more podcast from Sweden - a book review. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membership Find us on Social ...
In this requested episode, I discuss my history of photography, how I got started in the industry and how I transitioned from the corporate world as a sales and marketing director to working as a full time professional Nature Photographer. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membership Find us on Social Media Fac...