Wildlife and adventure photography Graham

Send us a Text Message.I'm a big believer that practice makes perfect, but I'm not always disciplined enough to take photographs regularly. This isn't usually a problem for me as I do often use my camera, but, if you're one of those people who puts your camera away until just before that big day, or trip, this might be for you.My challenge is for you to describe your local area in 12 photographs (or whatever works for you). Imagine yourself as an art director and you are producing a brochure ...

Send us a Text Message.In a previous podcast, I spoke about my preparations for my trip to Namibia in September.EHRA does great work and they are one of the projects I support from sales of my photographic prints. I'm currently training for a 100km hike over 5 days to fund raise for their 25th anniversary.If you're planning a big trip, what steps are you taking to make sure you're fit enough to enjoy it? Are you across all the admin?This should act as a reminder!If you'd like to find out more...

Send us a Text Message.Do you ever notice that people seem to vanish the moment you suggest showing them your latest photos?Whether or not you do, these suggestions might help you to rethink your photography.Think of three photographs that you love. What is it about them that makes them standout? Which elements are common between them?This might be the use of colour, composition, the use of the foreground, background, or both. Whatever it is, jot it down and start incorporating those elements...

Send us a Text Message.I've spoken about the differences between DSLR and Mirrorless cameras in the past and I thought it was time for an update.You might be thinking about buying your first camera system, or you may have a DSLR system and you're thinking about transitioning to Mirrorless. Wherever you are, I hope this podcast will help.Previously there were clear differences between the two types of camera, but these have largely gone and most camera manufacturers, with the exception of Pent...

Send us a Text Message.Love them or hate them, tripods are essential for some types of photography. So, are they useful for you?In this tripod I'll give you some tips for buying and using tripods:What type of head best suits your needs?How can you minimise the chances of your tripod falling over?What's a monopod?What options do you have if you use a smartphone?I hope you find it useful.It's time for another podcast... Support the Show.Support the showThank you for listening to my podcast. If ...

Send us a Text Message.Most of us need to apply a little planning before heading off for a wildlife shoot, otherwise our results can be disappointing.So, what are the best questions to ask yourself before you go?They will include:Which animals will I be photographing?What are their habitats like?When are they active?Which behaviours do I hope to photograph?These questions, and more, have a bearing on the available light, how quickly things are likely to happen and how far away you are l...