Best Brenda Petrella Podcasts (2024)

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A Brief Announcement and Personal Update 6:49

6M ago6:49

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It’s been a long time! Today I share an important announcement about the upcoming Out of Chicago LIVE! Online Photography Conference (which you won’t want to miss!), and I talk a bit about why the podcast has been on an extended pause. Thanks for listening! Learn more and register for Out of Chicago LIVE! Stay informed of future podcast updates: Si…

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An Important Announcement 2:16

1+ y ago2:16

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Today, I share a brief update on some changes happening in my personal life and why I need to temporarily pause the podcast. Stay informed of future updates: Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Please take our listener survey! *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you …

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What Does Connecting to Nature Mean to You? [Compilation] 11:55

1+ y ago11:55

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Episode 84: Today, we’re paying tribute to the last ten incredible guests we’ve had on the podcast. Each of them has shared their wisdom and valuable perspectives about photography, creativity, composition, and connecting with nature. This special Tidbit Tuesday is a compilation of their responses to the last question I ask, which is: What does con…

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Macro, Abstract, and Impressionistic Photography With Charles Needle 1:14:50

1+ y ago1:14:50

1:14:50

Episode 83: Today I sit down with award-winning fine art photographer, Charles Needle, to chat about: How photography helped him recover from a debilitating illness The benefits of having a mindful approach to photography Photographers who mentored him early in his photography journey and helped him to find his vision and encouraged him to teach ph…

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Special Listener Episode 14:07

1+ y ago14:07

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Episode 82: Welcome to a special edition of Tidbit Tuesday featuring YOUR best, favorite, or most unusual outdoor photography tidbits! A huge thank you to each of the listeners who contributed to this episode! It’s packed with great ideas. LINKS MENTIONED: The listeners who contributed to this episode are listed below with their websites and social…

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Photographing the Wonders of Washington With Photo Cascadia 1:03:20

1+ y ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Episode 81: Today I sit down with six of seven members of the esteemed Photo Cascadia team, to chat about: How the collective got started and what keeps them going strong The inspiration behind their newest book, Washington Evergreen: Land of Nature Wonders The diverse photographic opportunities found in the seven regions of Washington Preparation …

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How to Protect Yourself From Ticks [REPLAY] 12:08

2y ago12:08

12:08

Episode 80: In today’s quick Tidbit Tuesday, I share five quick tips on how to protect yourself from contracting a tick-borne illness after spending time in nature. Ticks are prevalent all over the world, and while their bites are sometimes harmless, they can also transmit pathogens that cause pretty debilitating diseases. Preventing bites in the f…

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Being Responsive to the Landscape With Kristen Ryan 1:17:00

2y ago1:17:00

1:17:00

Episode 79: Today I sit down with landscape photographer, Kristen Ryan, to chat about: How taking photographs of her young children transitioned into her passion for landscape photography Her deep-rooted connection to the Teton Mountains Being responsive to the landscape rather than approaching it with a rigid structure or expectations How having a…

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A Special Request... 4:35

2y ago4:35

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Episode 78: In today’s quick Tidbit Tuesday, I want to turn the mic around and ask YOU a question! :) LINKS MENTIONED: >>> Submit your favorite photography or outdoor tip for a special Tidbit Tuesday featuring our listeners by Sunday, Oct 16, 2022, here: https://www.speakpipe.com/OutdoorPhotographyPodcast or go to https://www.outdoorphotographypodc…

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An Intentional Approach to Photography With Anna Morgan 1:06:34

2y ago1:06:34

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Episode 77: Today I sit down with nature photographer and writer, Anna Morgan, from British Columbia to chat about: Using photography as a tool to ask deeper questions How photography helps her to understand herself better The importance of observation in her approach to nature photography The concepts of finite and infinite play and how it applies…

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Creating Personally Expressive Photographs 15:17

2y ago15:17

15:17

Episode 76: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I’m sharing four tips to help you create personally-expressive photographs. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: Join Nature Photographers Network and get 10% off with code OPS10 Creative Self-Expression When Everyone’s a Photographer Atlas of the Heart, by Dr. Bréne Brown Episode 40: The One Thing That Will Improve Your P…

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Photographing Canadian Wildlife With Colleen Gara 1:08:23

2y ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Episode 75: Today I sit down with Alberta, Canada-based wildlife photographer, Colleen Gara, to chat about: How her lifelong passion for the outdoors led to her path to becoming a wildlife photographer How having created portraits of people has helped inform how to create portraits of animals How to connect with and capture the personality of wildl…

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6 Tips for Photographing Fall Foliage 16:13

2y ago16:13

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Episode 74: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I share six quick tips for photographing the upcoming fall colors. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: OPS Article: How to Photograph Stunning Fall Colors: A Complete Guide Episode 30: Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTL Episode 38: Should You Buy Filters? Landscape Photography Filters Explained Episode 62: What’s In…

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Photography as a Gateway to Curiosity With Benjamin Williamson 1:07:15

2y ago1:07:15

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Episode 73: Today I sit down with professional landscape photographer, Benjamin Williamson, to chat about: How he transitioned from being a musician and bartender to being a professional photographer The two-way street of curiosity when it comes to creativity What he learned during his time as a photo editor and staff photographer at Down East Maga…

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Compositional Tips for Natural Abstracts 12:06

2y ago12:06

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Episode 72: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I answer a listener question about how to approach composition when it comes to creating natural abstracts. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: Jennifer Renwick and David Kingham’s Reverence: Death Valley - A Lenswork Monograph Sarah Marino’s 11 Composition Lessons for Photographing Nature’s Small Scenes Ebook Erin Babnik…

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Creative Flow and Being a Content Creator With David Johnston 1:04:41

2y ago1:04:41

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Episode 71: Today I sit down with Tennessee-based landscape photographer and educator, David Johnston, to chat about: How he got interested in photography and how and why he decided to become a professional photographer How his current podcast, the Landscape Photography Show, differs from the first podcast he started What he’s learned from his conv…

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The Exposure Pyramid (uh, Triangle…) Explained 14:25

2y ago14:25

14:25

Episode 70: Today’s Tidbit Tuesday topic was inspired by one of our listeners who wanted to understand exposure better. So if you wish to get a better grasp of the exposure settings of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and even start photographing in manual mode, then this episode is for you. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: OPS Articles: What is Aperture in…

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The Value of Being a Generalist Photographer With Viktoria Haack 54:55

2y ago54:55

54:55

Episode 69: Today I sit down with professional photographer and artist, Viktoria Haack, from British Columbia to chat about: Her winding journey into photography How photography has served as an open-ended creative outlet for her The creative benefits of being a generalist photographer How nature serves as the basis of all of her photography regard…

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Let's Talk About Light [REMIX] 16:39

2y ago16:39

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Episode 68: Light creates everything we see - colors, contrast, shapes, lines, etc., and therefore learning how to “see” light is an essential step in creating more compelling images. Many of our recent guests on the podcast have emphasized how important understanding and knowing light is to improve your photography. So, in this Tidbit Tuesday, I b…

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Let Go of Expectations and Embrace Failure With David Thompson 1:26:16

2y ago1:26:16

1:26:16

Episode 67: Today I sit down with landscape photographer, David Thompson, to chat about: A story about the photograph that sparked his early interest in photography His relationship with creativity How being naturally curious has shaped his approach to photography The importance of accepting failure as part of the learning process How composing sma…

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How to Make Money as an Outdoor Photographer 34:13

2y ago34:13

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Episode 66: In this special Tidbit Tuesday episode, I’m joined by landscape photographer and previous guest, Colleen Miniuk, to chat about: Different revenue options for turning your photography passion into a business or side hustle How to research and approach new clients and/or media outlets The most important question you can ask when working w…

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Curiosity, Vision, and Purpose With Justin Black 1:13:21

2y ago1:13:21

1:13:21

Episode 65: Today I sit down with professional photographer, writer, editor, and expedition leader and instructor, Justin Black, to chat about: What it was like working with Galen Rowell at Mountain Light Photography and some of the lessons he learned from Galen His vision behind creating Visionary Wild and the various workshop and expedition types…

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What Does Connecting to Nature Mean to You? [COMPILATION] 17:38

2y ago17:38

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Episode 64: Today, we’re paying tribute to the last ten incredible guests we’ve had on the podcast. Each of them has shared their wisdom and valuable perspectives about photography, creativity, composition, and connecting with nature. This special Tidbit Tuesday is a compilation of their responses to the question: What does connecting with nature m…

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How To Be a Better Nature Photographer With Alyce Bender 1:09:31

2y ago1:09:31

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Episode 63: Today I sit down with professional nature photographer, Alyce Bender, to chat about: Early childhood experiences that led to her passion for photography as a kid How certain skills she learned in the military have helped her with leading photography tours and how photography served as a creative outlet from the rigors of duty Why she co…

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What's Included in Raw Format Files? 11:59

2y ago11:59

11:59

Episode 62: Today’s Tidbit Tuesday topic was inspired by two of our listeners who submitted questions related to what kind of information is recorded in raw format files and a question regarding raw files and color spaces. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: Understanding Digital Raw Capture, Bruce Fraser Rendering the Print: The Art of Photography, Karl Lang …

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Becoming a Student of Light With Sean Bagshaw 1:28:17

2y ago1:28:17

1:28:17

Episode 61: Today I sit down with Oregon-based landscape photographer and educator, Sean Bagshaw, to chat about: How he transitioned from teaching middle school science to being a full-time landscape photographer and photography educator How he analyzed his own photographs and how that helped to improve his photography early on The importance of co…

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To Blend or Not to Blend... 13:07

2y ago13:07

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Episode 60: Today’s Tidbit Tuesday topic was prompted by one of our listeners, who asked a question about when to create multiple exposures of a high dynamic range scene. I also discuss other types of multiple exposure blending used in landscape photography and why you might choose to use them. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: Episode 24: How to Expose for …

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Storytelling in Nature Photography With John Putnam 1:14:35

2y ago1:14:35

1:14:35

Episode 59: Today I sit down with Maine-based landscape and nature photographer, John Putnam, to chat about: How his background in filmmaking led to how he approaches still photography today Documenting nature in an artistic way His decisions around opening a gallery on Mount Desert Island and the pros and cons of having a gallery How he balances h…

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Answering Your Photography Questions 13:42

2y ago13:42

13:42

Episode 58: In today’s short Tidbit Tuesday, I answer three of your questions about how my science background has influenced my photography, explaining aspect ratios and printing, and what a lens limit switch is and how to use it. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: “Ask Us Anything” - Linda Nickell’s Happiness Hour Episode 11: Finding Inspiration in the Texas…

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Expressing the Landscape With Light With Michael Frye 1:05:36

2y ago1:05:36

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Episode 57: Today I sit down with California-based professional landscape photographer and educator, Michael Frye, to chat about: His early days working at the Ansel Adams Gallery and who were some of his sources of inspiration What the art and craft of landscape photography means How both light on the landscape and the light from within can evoke …

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How to Photograph Waterfalls and Streams 24:33

2y ago24:33

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Episode 56: As a continuation of our recent “how to photograph” themed Tidbit Tuesday episodes, today’s topic is how to photograph waterfalls and streams. Waterfalls and streams are some of my favorite subjects to photograph because they provide so many compositional opportunities, and they are a great subject on which to practice different exposur…

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Fine Art Landscape Photography With Cheyne Walls 1:12:50

2y ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Episode 55: Today I sit down with award-winning landscape photographer, Cheyne Walls, to chat about: How his formal training as a photographer learning both film and digital photography shaped his approach to landscape photography Why he uses an ALPA 12 TC camera with a Phase One digital back How to use stitched images to create unique perspectives…

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A Simple Guide to Photographing the Moon 19:17

2y ago19:17

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Episode 54: Have you tried to photograph the moon only to be disappointed by your results? Perhaps it’s too small, or it just looks like a big white blob, or it’s blurry? In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I answered a listener question about how to photograph the moon, including gear, settings, and some tips on composition. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: Episode…

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Passion Photography Projects With Justin Tedford 1:12:03

2+ y ago1:12:03

1:12:03

Episode 53: Today I sit down with Iowa-based photographer and educator, Justin Tedford, to chat about: Photography as a side hustle and balancing it with a full-time job and family Using intentional camera movement (ICM) as a creative exercise Structuring and pursuing passion photography projects Using photography to tell stories How to connect wit…

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Beginner’s Guide to Milky Way Photography 20:37

2+ y ago20:37

20:37

Episode 52: Today’s Tidbit Tuesday is all about Milky Way photography, including recommended gear and accessories, camera settings, and planning. This episode is geared towards someone who is new to Milky Way photography or just needs a refresher. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: MeteoBlue PhotoPills Fridays Dark Site Finder Map Dark Sky Map Episode 48: How…

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Get Outside Your Comfort Zone With David Kingham 1:06:03

2+ y ago1:06:03

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Episode 51: Today I sit down with full-time nature photographer and educator, David Kingham, to chat about: The pros and cons of living as a nomadic nature photographer Returning to in-person workshops post-Covid The benefits of getting outside of your comfort zone How to deal with creative burnout Finding inspiration through doing the work What he…

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Photo Editing vs Photo Manipulation: Is There a Limit? [REMIX] 23:42

2+ y ago23:42

23:42

Episode 50: This (remixed) Tidbit Tuesday is a little more philosophical in nature as I answer two of our listener questions around photo manipulation - whether that is done in the field or in the digital darkroom. Is there a difference between photo editing and photo manipulation? And if so, where’s the line? Who makes that call? Should you disclo…

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Experiencing the High Sierra Through Photography and Climbing With Claude Fiddler 1:07:46

2+ y ago1:07:46

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Episode 49: Today I sit down with California landscape photographer and climber, Claude Fiddler, to chat about: How an early experience on the John Muir Trail laid the foundation for his passion for the mountains and mountaineering How to think about risk assessment and learning how to safely dig deep mentally and physically The photographers and w…

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How to Stay Safe While Hiking Alone 22:27

2+ y ago22:27

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Episode 48: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I share some tips on how to be safe while hiking and doing photography alone. It’s a question I get often, so I hope these tips help you feel more prepared and comfortable when you trek out into nature. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: Listen to the So You Want to Be a Photographer Podcast My interview with Gina - Epis…

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Using Photography and Film to Tell Untold Stories With Talor Stone and Ashlei Payne 1:06:10

2+ y ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Episode 47: Today I sit down with Arctic specialist and photographer, Talor Stone, and award-winning filmmaker, Ashlei Payne, to chat about: Their individual paths, experiences, and stories that have led them to collaborate on an impactful conservation project in Greenland How to develop a film and photography project from initial inspiration and s…

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Depth of Field Explained and How to Photograph the Moon With a Foreground 15:19

2+ y ago15:19

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Episode 46: In today’s short Tidbit Tuesday, I explain some important concepts around depth of field before answering a listener question about how to photograph the moon with a foreground and get both in focus. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: Join me at Out of Chicago LIVE! 2022 Chrissy Donadi’s Let’s Get Organized in Lightroom Course (use OPS20 to get 20…

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Heart-Centered Photography With John Barclay 1:07:53

2+ y ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Episode 45: Today I sit down with John Barclay, to chat about: His unexpected journey into photography The lasting impact of his mentors, Nancy Rotenberg, Freeman Patterson, and others How to overcome negative self-talk or beliefs about not being creative How his photography workshops and contemplative photography retreats differ and the value of e…

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What Does Connecting to Nature Mean to You? [COMPILATION] 15:57

2+ y ago15:57

15:57

Episode 44: Today, we’re paying tribute to the last ten incredible guests we’ve had on the podcast. Each of them has shared their wisdom and valuable perspectives about photography, creativity, composition, and connecting with nature. This special Tidbit Tuesday is a compilation of their responses to the question: What does connecting with nature m…

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Photography as Art is a Process with Erin Babnik 1:01:23

2+ y ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Episode 43: Today I sit down with photographic artist, educator, author, speaker, and Canon Explorer of Light, Erin Babnik, to chat about: How traveling independently as a small child helped her learn to travel with ease as an adult How she navigated the tumultuous time of losing her new home and all her belongings in a deadly wildfire Her core val…

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How and When To Use Exposure Compensation 17:42

2+ y ago17:42

17:42

Episode 42: Today we return to our normal, more technically oriented Tidbit Tuesday episode with an explanation of exposure compensation - what it is, and how and when to use it in your outdoor photography. I tie together important photography concepts around exposure, priority modes, why histograms are better than camera meters, and more. I also a…

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Impactful and Practical Wildlife Photography With Juan Pons 1:19:40

2+ y ago1:19:40

1:19:40

Episode 41: Today I sit down with wildlife and landscape photographer,Juan Pons, to chat about: How the right teacher at the right time inspired his journey into photography How his curiosity and interest in studying wildlife led to becoming a wildlife photographer His approach to teaching and leading photography workshops and why many of his works…

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The One Thing That Will Improve Your Photography This Year 14:47

2+ y ago14:47

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Episode 40: Is there something that you really hope to achieve in your photography this year - something that you would really love to improve or to grow in some way - so that at this time next year, you can look back and feel proud of your progress? Well, I’ve been thinking about this a lot myself lately, and so in this short Tidbit Tuesday episod…

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A Complete Guide to Landscape Photography For Beginners and Intermediates With Brenda Petrella [Guest Episode] 54:49

2+ y ago54:49

54:49

Episode 39: Welcome to another special episode! This week, I’m thrilled to share with you a guest episode from the So You Want to Be a Photographer Podcast with Gina Milicia, where she interviewed me about my journey from molecular biology to nature photography, ethical landscape photography, whether HDR is overrated, the importance of learning how…

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Should You Buy Filters? Landscape Photography Filters Explained [REPLAY] 33:50

2+ y ago33:50

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Episode 38: Today’s Tidbit Tuesday is a slightly condensed replay of Episode 2, which was all about landscape photography filters. I explain the four different types of filters most commonly used in outdoor photography, the three that I think are the ones worth having, how and when to use them, what to look for when choosing a filter, and I answer …

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3 Types Of Conservation Stories You Can Photograph Near Home [Guest Episode] 25:11

2+ y ago25:11

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Episode 37: Welcome to a special episode! This week, I’m thrilled to share with you an episode from my friend and wildlife conservation photographer, Jaymi Heimbuch, who hosts Impact: The Conservation Photography Podcast. Jaymi was a guest on our show in Episode 7, where she shared super helpful and practical advice on conservation photography proj…

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