Outdoor Photography Podcast

Jan 23 2024 87 ep. 43 mins 188
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Join Brenda Petrella from Outdoor Photography School as she sits down with top landscape and nature photographers and leaders in the outdoor industry to unpack their approaches to creativity, connecting with nature, and working safely and comfortably in the natural world. This weekly podcast is a mix of interviews and quick tip episodes. The Tidbit Tuesday episodes include nuggets of practical information and a Q&A section where Brenda answers your submitted questions. Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite podcast player and get ready to be inspired to create better images and reconnect with nature!

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A Brief Announcement and Personal Update

Jan 23 2024 6 mins  
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: Sign up for the Outdoor Photograp

An Important Announcement

Nov 09 2022 2 mins  
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 NewsletterPlease take our listener survey!***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave

What Does Connecting to Nature Mean to You? [Compilation]

Nov 08 2022 11 mins  
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 connecting with nature mean to yo

Macro, Abstract, and Impressionistic Photography With Charles Needle

Nov 01 2022 74 mins  
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 illnessThe benefits of having a mindful approach to photographyPhotographers who mentored him early in his photography journey and helped him to find his vision and encouraged him to teach photographyPhotography as a subtractive

Special Listener Episode

Oct 25 2022 14 mins  
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 media handles if they shared them

Photographing the Wonders of Washington With Photo Cascadia

Oct 18 2022 63 mins  
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 strongThe inspiration behind their newest book, Washington Evergreen: Land of Nature WondersThe diverse photographic opportunities found in the seven regions of WashingtonPreparation tips for exploring remote wilderness a

How to Protect Yourself From Ticks [REPLAY]

Oct 11 2022 12 mins  
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 first place can go a long way in

Being Responsive to the Landscape With Kristen Ryan

Oct 04 2022 77 mins  
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 photographyHer deep-rooted connection to the Teton MountainsBeing responsive to the landscape rather than approaching it with a rigid structure or expectationsHow having a restrictive schedule of being a mom o

A Special Request...

Sep 27 2022 4 mins  
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.outdoorphotographypodcast.com and click the “

An Intentional Approach to Photography With Anna Morgan

Sep 20 2022 66 mins  
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 questionsHow photography helps her to understand herself betterThe importance of observation in her approach to nature photographyThe concepts of finite and infinite play and how it applies to photography and lifeHow her intent