The Wild Photographer

When you see a professional landscape photo, usually in a gallery, a magazine cover or photobook, there is just something different...it's jumps out to you as "pro level." In today's episode, I do a deep dive into how you can achieve this same look and vibe in your own photography. Spoiler alert, there is no shortcut. But, I do have a roadmap.It involves a lot o

Today we're talking with Rich--a phenomenal photographer, African safari guide, and just great person all-around. Having had a long, yet still ascending guiding career, he's got a lot of sage advice for seasoned photographers and budding photographers alike.We go over a lot, and there is so much to take away from this conversation. We get some excellent thoughts on storyt

The wide angle lens is a thing of beauty--it's probably the most crucial piece of any photographer's gear bag. They're a must for landscape photography, but also really excellent at travel and cultural photography, and even wildlife photography if you get the right one. Plus, they give you a lot of bang for your buck and are often a beginner photographer's first

This episode is full of so many gems! Today I talk with Arthur Lefo, an extraordinary wildlife photographer out of Denver (and Jackson Hole) whose meteoric rise with photography has been nothing short of inspirational.In this episode, we talk a lot about his strategy, thoughts, and workflow when setting up, taking the photo, and processing the result. We talk about positioning with

It's shocking, demoralizing and just wrong...you nail the shot but then you go back later and look at your "prized" photos and they all have a slight blur to them. Or worse, they're really blurry! Either way, I have the explanation and solution for you. It this episode, I do a deep dive into all the reasons this happens, and specific guidance on how to avoid thi

Zoom Telephoto lenses are the workhorses of wildlife photography. However, there are many attributes that differ between each "class" of zoom telephoto. Whether you're deciding which telephoto to bring on your next trip or are just wanting to know what to look for in your next purchase, this covers it all.In this episode, we dive into the various components that you

The blue hour is a fantastic time of day for creating unique scenes out of the ordinary. That time just after sunset and prior to pure darkness has a special hue to the sky. Not only is it great to photograph during this time of day, but it's a logical "transition" from sunset photography.Listen for a full digest on how to set up and capture brilliant photography dur

Bear photography is one of the most spectacular forms of wildlife photography on planet earth. It's also one of the most popular, with summertime Brown Bear photography in places like Alaska and Yellowstone National Park being a yearly ritual for many wildlife photographers.In this episode, I dive into the many strategies and pro tips for bear photography to ensure you get the

In this episode I go through all of my camera gear discussing what I have and why I have each piece, whether its a lens, a tripod, an accessory, etc. I've always found this to be a super useful tool in broadening ones horizons with photography and learning from others. In addition to the things I do have, I mention certain things I do not in order to break out what I view as e

When you're a traveling nature photographer, having a great camera bag is a must. In this snapshot episode I talk about the components of a great camera bag and give recommendations for my favorite styles for each type of photo adventure.My Full Camera Kit:Canon R5 BodyCanon 16-35mm f/2.8Canon 24-105mm f/4Canon 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1Canon 100mm f/2.8Manfrotto Carbon Fiber TripodM