Wildlife Photography Rob Read and Josh Galicki

Wildlife photography can be a very expensive interest to have, often necessitating the features that the latest top end camera bodies offer, and the longest focal length and best glass available. The costs can spiral in to tens of thousands of pounds/dollars, but can we be guilty of ‘shiny new object syndrome’ at times, and is all this expensive kit really necessary? Rob and Josh discuss our preoccupation with new kit, and more modest ways to get great results and enjoy your wildlife photography without breaking the bank. If you are looking to get into wildlife photography but are daunted by the cost, or are looking to upgrade your existing set up in a cost effective way, then don’t miss this episode. Delivered in the usual conversational manner between two friends obsessed with photography, we hope you’ll find it both informative and entertaining.

About the Hosts

Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.

Find out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:

Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/

Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/

The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/

You are not going to want to miss this episode as Rob and Josh are joined by wildlife cameraman and presenter Jake Willers. Sit back and enjoy a fascinating listen with an immensely passionate and engaging guest, packed full of useful hints, tips and advice from a professional wildlife cameraman and television presenter, and we are sure that you will love every minute of it! The three discuss Jake’s career, how he got into presenting and film making, and offer some advice for those venturing into the world of videography for the first time.

In this episode, Rob and Josh are joined by Australian wildlife photographer and author, Georgina Steytler. Georgina discusses the photography behind her latest book, For the Love of Flora (a follow up to the wonderful For the Love of Birds) and the transition she made from photographing the birds for which she has become rightfully renown, to the plants of her native Australia. This episode explores the techniques she used to capture some of the amazing images in the book, and how some of the skills learnt from bird photography were transferrable to this genre of wildlife and nature photography. A discussion with Georgina is always full of fun and laughter, so come and giggle along with us as we talk about the book, flower photography, and all things nature.

Rob and Josh are joined by David Tipling, a wildlife photographer of world renown who has been making his living from his great passion for wildlife and photography for decades. In a career that straddles the transition from film to digital, there is arguably nobody more experienced and better placed to share his thoughts and advice on making a full time career from wildlife photography. This episode is a must-listen for anyone considering persuing wildlife photography to generate part or all of their income - things may have changed and become more challenging in recent years, but it is possible as the trio discuss. Full of insightful chat, great tips, and stellar advice, it’s a great discussion we are sure you will enjoy.

In this episode, Rob and Josh discuss the subject of photographic mojo. Retaining your creativity and enthusiasm for photography can have its up and downs, and the pair discuss their own journeys and how they deal with periods of creative drought. Listen in to two friends discussing two of the things that they love the most: wildlife and photography.

In this short episode, Rob and Josh post a Christmas message for all the listeners, and share a few thoughts on the podcast and some of the subjects they plan to cover in 2024. A very merry Christmas to all our listeners and we hope you have a fantastic break and that 2024 will be filled with amazing experiences and some great photography.