Outdoor Photography Podcast Brenda Petrella
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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
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!
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An Important Announcement
Today, I share a brief update on some changes happening in my personal life and why I need to temporarily pause the podcast.
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What Does Connecting to Nature Mean to You? [Compilation]
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 you? Their responses are touching and thought-provoking, and I hope they inspire you to consider what connecting with nature means to you, too. Please enjoy!
GUEST WEBSITES:
Episode 63: Alyce Bender
Episode 65: Justin Black
Episode 67: David Thompson
Episode 69: Viktoria Haack
Episode 71: David Johnston
Episode 73: Ben Williamson
Episode 75: Colleen Gara
Episode 77: Anna Morgan
Episode 79: Kristen Ryan
Episode 83: Charles Needle
I’d love your feedback! Please take our listener survey!
Full Show Notes
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Macro, Abstract, and Impressionistic Photography With Charles Needle
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 artHow to let the subject speak to youWhy you should consider using a smartphone over a DSLR or mirrorless camera for creative photographyWhat the differences and similarities are between macrophotography, abstract photography, and impressionistic photographyThe key types of contrast that generally work well for impressionistic photographyTechnical and creative tips on using techniques like intentional camera movement (ICM) and multiple exposures (ME) - even with a smartphone!Compositional elements and assets he looks for when creating abstracts and impressionistic imagesCompositional tips for abstract and impressionistic photographyPhotography as a performance artCharles answers your submitted macrophotography questionsAnd much more!LINKS MENTIONED:
Website: https://charlesneedlephoto.com/
Impressionistic Photography, by Charles Needle
Creative Macro Photography, by Charles Needle
Charles’ Gear Recommendations
Charles’ free Multiple Exposure Script for Photoshop
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Nancy Rotenberg
Freeman Patterson
Topaz Gigapixel AI
Slow Shutter Cam App
Average Camera Pro App
The Plamp
Full Show Notes
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Buy Me a Coffee
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Special Listener Episode
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. Be sure to check out and support their work!
Paul Rodden
Denise Lehenbauer
Egídio Leitão: https://egidio.photography/
Follow Egídio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/egidiotx/
Chris Sobczak
Jim Moyer
John Van't Land
Jim Klosiewski
Julie Picardi: https://www.juliepicardiphotography.com/
Follow Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jules8908/ and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliepicardiphotography
Gary Danis
Tinkle Belle
Topaz DeNoise AI
Learn How to Use the Intersect Masks in Lightroom with Nigel Danson
Full Show Notes
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HAVE A QUESTION?
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Buy Me a Coffee
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Photographing the Wonders of Washington With Photo Cascadia
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 areasSome funny stories from the trailReflections on our relationship with nature and our positive and negative impactsTurning points in their respective photography careers that challenged them creatively or contributed to their growth as photographersWhat the photographers want to express through their photographyAnd much more!LINKS MENTIONED:
Website: https://www.photocascadia.com/
Order Washington Evergreen: Land of Nature Wonders, by Photo Cascadia
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Team Members:
Erin Babnik: http://www.erinbabnik.com/
Follow Erin on Instagram
Sean Bagshaw: http://www.outdoorexposurephoto.com/
Follow Sean on Instagram
David Cobb: http://www.dmcobbphoto.com/
Follow David on Instagram
Adrian Klein: http://www.adrianklein.com/
Follow Adrian on Instagram
Kevin McNeal: http://www.kevinmcnealphotography.com/
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Chip Phillips: http://www.chipphillipsphotography.com/
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Zack Schnepf: http://www.zschnepf.com/
Follow Zack on Instagram
Full Show Notes
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HAVE A QUESTION?
Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday
LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?
Ways you can support the show:
Buy Me a Coffee
Leave a Rating and Review
Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter
Share the show with others!
CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?
Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook
ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)
Learn more about me
Visit my online portfolio
Connect with me on Instagram
To become a member of Nature Photographer’s Network (NPN), go to https://npn.link/ops and get 10% off your first annual subscription with the coupon code "OPS10" at checkout.
Customer Reviews
Exactly the Right Balance
Brenda manages to find the right balance between the technical/practical side of photography and the artistic side. Her Tidbit Tuesday episodes fully answer viewer questions in an easy to understand way and her podcasts are thoughtful explorations of her guests backgrounds and experiences. Very well done.
Great Information
Brenda I love your podcast. You have great guests and the content is always interesting and educational. I thoroughly enjoyed the one with Brie Stockwell. Very refreshing attitude and journey. You’re a great instructor. I have heard a number of the topics explained on other podcasts but your explanations I find are clear, concise, and understandable (like your recent “Understanding Histograms” podcast). Thank you
Fun, Dynamic and Informative
Brenda, I love the podcasts.
I really connected to the subject on the episode as I have backpacked the John Muir Trail a few years back. As an outdoor,backpacker and hiker I struggle with my photography. The more I listen to the different shows, your guests and yourself help me with my thought process on to be able to balance these two sometimes conflicting interests....
Pascale from Montreal