Best Wildlifephotography Podcasts (2024)

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178: Michelle Mackenzie 1:07:18

3h ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Michelle Mackenzie joins me to discuss her progress with bird photography in the last year, making sure she keeps the joy in her photography, starting an Instagram group called "Shoot Small" and many other things!By Ray Hennessy

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177: Weekly with Brad James 52:36

1d ago52:36

52:36

This week Ray shares updates on his travels and the shooting he has been up to in Washington State mostly in the Olympic Peninsula. He also shares about meeting up with some photographer friends along the way!By Ray Hennessy

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176: Weekly with Brad James 1:22:05

11d ago1:22:05

1:22:05

Brad and I catch up on the past week with Brad photogarphing a Northern Gannet in a dramatic sunset and Ray a group of Ravins at sunrise in front of Mt. Rainier. Then we share about researching birds using Chat GPT, and end on our thoughts on Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest winners.By Ray Hennessy

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In Conversation with Lee Nordbye | Fine Art Landscape Photographer 1:13:50

9d ago1:13:50

1:13:50

The Nature Photo Guys, Joe Desjardins & Chris Gibbs, welcome Lee Nordbye to the show.A landscape photographer, speaker, and teacher based in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, Canada.He is an award winning and published photographer, known for a bold photographic style that highlights the intimate details and nuances of the natural world.A fine art ph…

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175: Weekly with Brad James 1:11:00

15d ago1:11:00

1:11:00

Brad and I catch up on the very little photogarphy we’ve done the past week and Ray shares a story chasing Pika that resulted in something unexpected. Then we answer a listener submitted topic from birdsbyjing on Instagram - Hey Ray, do you have any episodes about how you decided to get into photography full time, even before wildlife? I've been th…

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174: Weekly with Brad James 1:39:51

22d ago1:39:51

1:39:51

Ray and Brad share their recent outings for American Dipper and Black-bellied Plover, then they discuss the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 contest results as well as more general conversation about contests.By Ray Hennessy

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In Conversation with Adam Gibbs | Nature & Landscape Photographer 1:59:08

24d ago1:59:08

1:59:08

The Nature Photo Guys, Joe Desjardins & Chris Gibbs, welcome Adam Gibbs to the show.A nature photographer who has been capturing the world of photography since 1992. With over two decades dedicated primarily to garden photography, and hundreds of images published in magazines across North America, his impressive portfolio doesn’t stop there.For him…

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173: Gurnit Atwal 1:09:37

29d ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Gurnit Atwal joins me to discuss playing with old unique lenses, his approach to learning new photography skills, and his thoughtful and artistic take on wildlife photography.By Ray Hennessy

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172: Weekly with Brad James 1:18:21

1M ago1:18:21

1:18:21

Brad shares about his prepping for a half marathon, and working with shorebirds with a mid-range lens. Ray shares about his time in the Vancouver area meeting Charlotte Gruneau, Liron Gertsman, and an incredible encouter with Common Loons and an amazing moonrise he experienced with Emilie! Lastly we have a discussion about the topic - are photos be…

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171: Weekly with Brad James 1:20:33

1M ago1:20:33

1:20:33

Brad and I catch up on the week’s shooting. Ray shares about his epic hike and Pika experience in Washington, while Brad shares about his multiple encounters with Ruddy Turnstones and dialing in some wide angle shots. We also answer a listener question from Dee Ann Dugger who asked about using a Lensbaby Tilt lens for wildlife photography.…

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170: Weekly with Brad James 32:05

2M ago32:05

32:05

Brad and I continue from our previous episode catching up on recent outings and sharing our thoughts and approaches, hope you all enjoy!By Ray Hennessy

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In Conversation with 'The Wildlifer' Eric Seemann | Wildlife Photographer 1:35:47

2M ago1:35:47

1:35:47

The Nature Photo Guys, Joe Desjardins & Chris Gibbs, welcome ‘The Wildlifer’ Eric Seemann to the show.This British Columbia wildlife photographer has a passion for capturing the natural world, which has taken him across untamed landscapes from the Rocky Mountains to the African savannas.With a trusty customized Jeep Gladiator, his stunning images o…

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169: Weekly with Brad James 1:21:41

2M ago1:21:41

1:21:41

After a missed week on the podcast Brad and I catch up on our recent travels, photography opportunities, struggles and more. We talked so long this is a 2 part episode.By Ray Hennessy

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168: Lisa Connor 58:46

2M ago58:46

58:46

My guest Lisa Connor joins me to discuss her recent time in the forests with warblers, looking for the tiny critters in nature, and her view of creativity in wildlife photography. Follow Lisa at: Instagram: @ymustang5 Show Mentions: Pied-billed GrebeBy Ray Hennessy

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167: Weekly with Brad James 1:08:29

2M ago1:08:29

1:08:29

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.…

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In Conversation with Paul Zizka | Mountain, Landscape & Adventure Photographer 2:11:59

2M ago2:11:59

2:11:59

The Nature Photo Guys welcome Paul Zizka to the show, an award-winning mountain landscape and adventure photographer, based in Banff, Alberta, Canada, whose images have been featured on countless book covers and many highly regarded publications.Check out the links below mentioned in this video.• PAUL ZIZKA WEBSITE | https://www.zizka.ca/• PAUL ZIZ…

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166: Weekly with Brad James 1:04:27

2M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

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.By Ray Hennessy

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165: Weekly with Jamin Hunter Taylor and Brad James 1:00:21

3M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

This week our great friend Jamin Hunter Taylor joins us to discuss his multiple bear photography trips he took recently and his prioritizing incredible experiences in those trips.By Ray Hennessy

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164: Weekly with Emilie Reid 48:36

3M ago48:36

48:36

Emilie hosts another episode where she and Ray discuss their recent travels and wildlife photography encounteres in North Dakota!By Ray Hennessy

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163: Sadie Hine 1:21:02

3M ago1:21:02

1:21:02

Sadie Hine joins me to discuss how she enjoys photographing the unique Nudibranch subject, creativtiy in macro photography, and her desire to include more environment in her wildlife photography. Follow Sadie Hine at: Instagram: @shine_photography__ Show Mentions: Peregrine Falcon Klamath Black Salamander Giant Salamander…

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162: Weekly with Brad James 1:01:53

3M ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Brad and Ray catch up on Brad’s recent trip with his family and the photography and wildlife they saw, Ray shares about his experience stumbling upon Sedge Wrens in a field of flowers, and they both discuss a listener question asking about the Nikon 600mm f/6.3 PF lens.By Ray Hennessy

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Spring Recap: Joe and Chris Review Their Busy Spring Season of Nature Photography 39:00

3M ago39:00

39:00

Joe and Chris look back at their busy spring, including workshops, the Lightchasers Nature Photography conference, and their adventures photographing bears, foxes, mountain goats, the aurora, and more.

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161: Weekly with Brad James 58:44

3M ago58:44

58:44

Brad and I discuss the classic summer slow period, Brad's decision on what new lens he is planning on buying, and we answer a bunch of listener submitted questions.By Ray Hennessy

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160: Weekly with Brad James 54:40

4M ago54:40

54:40

This week Brad joins me to discuss the wrap up of our Puffins and Gannets workshop as well as Ray shares his initial thoughts on photographing Common Loons using the new Nikon Z6iiiBy Ray Hennessy

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159: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly 45:21

4M ago45:21

45:21

Emilie is back to host an episode of the weekly show! We chat about photographing Common Loons with their chicks, then we answer a listener question from Dee Ann Dugger who asks, "For students attending your workshops- any advice on preparing for the adventure?"By Ray Hennessy

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158: Julie Whitbread 1:04:56

4M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

My guest Julie Whitbread joins me to discuss how she connects other genres of photography to her wildlife, her enjoyment of using motion blur in her photography, and how she strives to capture the lives of her subjects, not just a static portrait. Follow Julie at: Instagram: @whitbread_naturephotography Non-wildlife Instagram: @whitbread_photograph…

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157: Weekly with Brad James 1:15:39

4M ago1:15:39

1:15:39

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!By Ray Hennessy

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156: Weekly with Brad James 54:58

4M ago54:58

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.By Ray Hennessy

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155: Weekly with Emilie Reid 1:03:44

5M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

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!…

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154: Weekly with Brad James 54:10

5M ago54:10

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?…

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153: Kyle Rose Part 2 1:52:10

5M ago1:52:10

1:52:10

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!By Ray Hennessy

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152: Kyle Rose 1:24:03

5M ago1:24:03

1:24:03

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: Pe…

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151: Weekly with Brad James 1:08:15

5M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

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.By Ray Hennessy

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150: Weekly with Brad James 1:10:48

5M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

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!By Ray Hennessy

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149: Weekly with Emilie Reid 58:50

6M ago58:50

58:50

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

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148: Weekly with Brad James 1:09:17

6M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

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.By Ray Hennessy

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147: Weekly with Brad James 57:51

6M ago57:51

57:51

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.By Ray Hennessy

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146: Mukul Soman 1:16:49

6M ago1:16:49

1:16:49

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…

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145: Weekly with Brad James 1:11:06

6M ago1:11:06

1:11:06

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.By Ray Hennessy

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In Conversation with Brandon Broderick | Canadian Geographic's 2023 Photographer of the Year 1:46:12

6M ago1:46:12

1:46:12

The Nature Photo Guys welcome to the show, Canadian Geographic’s 2023 Photographer of the Year, Brandon Broderick, who shares his thoughts about his win and his pursuit of Canadian wildlife.Check out the links below mentioned in this video.• BRANDON BRODERICK WEBSITE | https://www.brandonbroderick.com/• BRANDON BRODERICK INSTAGRAM | https://www.ins…

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144: Weekly with Brad James 55:45

6M ago55:45

55:45

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.By Ray Hennessy

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143: Weekly with Brad James 1:16:17

7M ago1:16:17

1:16:17

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 m…

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142: Weekly with Brad James 1:16:22

7M ago1:16:22

1:16:22

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

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141: Aaron Todd 1:21:49

7M ago1:21:49

1:21:49

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: @aaronktoddBy Ray Hennessy

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140: Weekly with Brad James 1:18:53

7M ago1:18:53

1:18:53

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.By Ray Hennessy

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139: Weekly with Brad James 1:36:33

7M ago1:36:33

1:36:33

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 photo…

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138: Weekly with Brad James 1:46:19

8M ago1:46:19

1:46:19

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 every…

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137: Weekly with Brad James 1:09:56

8M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

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 photoBy Ray Hennessy

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136: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James 1:07:18

8M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

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.By Ray Hennessy

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135: Jordan Martin 1:13:12

8M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

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_photographyBy Ray Hennessy

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