Wildlife and Adventure Photography

Graham
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 Wildlife and Adventure Photography is a podcast for those who believe the best images are earned, not taken. Through field-tested insight and thoughtful reflection, each episode explores how preparation, patience, and creative awareness come together to produce photographs with lasting impact. 

  1. Composition in the Wild E2/4: How to prepare a wildlife shoot (without over-thinking it)

    1D AGO

    Composition in the Wild E2/4: How to prepare a wildlife shoot (without over-thinking it)

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever packed for a wildlife photography outing and felt slightly overwhelmed before you even left the house? In this episode, we simplify the process. Preparation should create calm — not stress. And yet many photographers overthink wildlife shoots, worrying about settings, gear, missing the moment, or not knowing enough. The result? Mental clutter before you’ve even taken your first photograph. Wildlife photography isn’t about knowing everything. It’s about knowing what matters today. Next Friday, we’ll explore why many wildlife photos feel random — and how to add real purpose to your images. It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an Introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording available if you can't make the live event), and a short, 6-week course to help you with composition, "Seeing Differently", starting on the 13th April. Click here to learn more. Please remember to Like and Subscribe if you've found Support the show Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. If you have enjoyed it and found it useful, please consider a subscription. Most people don't subscribe, but those who do allow me to continue to produce this content. If you would like to subscribe, you can do so here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803730/support Website Please check out my website for the latest collections, photography tips and challenges, and more! Develop your photography by taking a course: Go from "Auto" to Awesome photos in just one week (click here)! Contact Me You can contact me directly at: graham@ge.photography Please don't keep me a secret! Please share my podcast with anyone else who you think might be interested. Thank you for listening.

    25 min
  2. Composition in the Wild E1/4: Great Wildlife Photography begins at home

    MAR 12

    Composition in the Wild E1/4: Great Wildlife Photography begins at home

    Send a text Many people think wildlife photography starts on safari… or in Africa… or in a national park. It doesn’t. It starts in your backyard.  You can develop all the vital skills you need for great wildlife photography before you leave home. Here's how... It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording available if you can't make the live event), and a short, 6-week course to help you with composition, Seeing Differently, starting on the 13th April. Click here to learn more. Please remember to Like and Subscribe if you've found this podcast useful. Support the show Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. If you have enjoyed it and found it useful, please consider a subscription. Most people don't subscribe, but those who do allow me to continue to produce this content. If you would like to subscribe, you can do so here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803730/support Website Please check out my website for the latest collections, photography tips and challenges, and more! Develop your photography by taking a course: Go from "Auto" to Awesome photos in just one week (click here)! Contact Me You can contact me directly at: graham@ge.photography Please don't keep me a secret! Please share my podcast with anyone else who you think might be interested. Thank you for listening.

    27 min
  3. Observation and Composition Ep 4: How to build a photograph from start to finish

    MAR 5

    Observation and Composition Ep 4: How to build a photograph from start to finish

    Send us Fan Mail Great photographs are built through a sequence of decisions. Structure, rules, and techniques only matter insofar as they serve intent. In this final part, we look at how to put everything together and create compelling images.  It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an Introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording available if you can't make the live event), and a short, 6-week course to help you with composition, "Seeing Differently", starting on the 13th April. Click here to learn more. Please remember to Like and Subscribe if you've found Support the show Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. If you have enjoyed it and found it useful, please consider a subscription. Most people don't subscribe, but those who do allow me to continue to produce this content. If you would like to subscribe, you can do so here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803730/support Website Please check out my website for the latest collections, photography tips and challenges, and more! Develop your photography by taking a course: Go from "Auto" to Awesome photos in just one week (click here)! Contact Me You can contact me directly at: graham@ge.photography Please don't keep me a secret! Please share my podcast with anyone else who you think might be interested. Thank you for listening.

    18 min
  4. Observation and Composition Ep 3: How viewers actually move through an image

    FEB 26

    Observation and Composition Ep 3: How viewers actually move through an image

    Send us Fan Mail Strong photographs lead the viewer. Composition is about directing visual movement. In part 3, we look at what draws the eye and how we can use that information to construct photographs that fully engage the viewer. It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an Introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording available if you can't make the live event), and a short, 6-week course to help you with composition, "Seeing Differently", starting on the 13th April. Click here to learn more. Please remember to Like and Subscribe if you've found Support the show Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. If you have enjoyed it and found it useful, please consider a subscription. Most people don't subscribe, but those who do allow me to continue to produce this content. If you would like to subscribe, you can do so here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803730/support Website Please check out my website for the latest collections, photography tips and challenges, and more! Develop your photography by taking a course: Go from "Auto" to Awesome photos in just one week (click here)! Contact Me You can contact me directly at: graham@ge.photography Please don't keep me a secret! Please share my podcast with anyone else who you think might be interested. Thank you for listening.

    20 min
  5. Observation and Composition Ep 2: Why Compositions Fail (and the fix most people miss)

    FEB 19

    Observation and Composition Ep 2: Why Compositions Fail (and the fix most people miss)

    Send us Fan Mail Most compositions fail because multiple visual messages compete. This episode teaches diagnosis first, then simplification with intent. In part two, we'll look at how you can take photographs that are fine, technically, but just don't work. It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an Introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording available if you can't make the live event), and a short, 6-week course to help you with composition, "Seeing Differently", starting on the 13th April. Click here to learn more. Please remember to Like and Subscribe if you've found Support the show Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. If you have enjoyed it and found it useful, please consider a subscription. Most people don't subscribe, but those who do allow me to continue to produce this content. If you would like to subscribe, you can do so here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803730/support Website Please check out my website for the latest collections, photography tips and challenges, and more! Develop your photography by taking a course: Go from "Auto" to Awesome photos in just one week (click here)! Contact Me You can contact me directly at: graham@ge.photography Please don't keep me a secret! Please share my podcast with anyone else who you think might be interested. Thank you for listening.

    21 min
  6. Observation and Composition Ep 1: The observation skill that changes every photograph

    FEB 12

    Observation and Composition Ep 1: The observation skill that changes every photograph

    Send us Fan Mail Two people can stand in the same place, at the same time, and come away with completely different photographs. Why? This four-part series examines how observation drives composition and how you can construct photographs designed to elicit a specific response in the viewer. In this first part, we examine the importance of observation.  It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an Introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording available if you can't make the live event), and a short, 6-week course to help you with composition, "Seeing Differently", starting on the 13th April. Click here to learn more. Please remember to Like and Subscribe if you've found Support the show Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. If you have enjoyed it and found it useful, please consider a subscription. Most people don't subscribe, but those who do allow me to continue to produce this content. If you would like to subscribe, you can do so here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803730/support Website Please check out my website for the latest collections, photography tips and challenges, and more! Develop your photography by taking a course: Go from "Auto" to Awesome photos in just one week (click here)! Contact Me You can contact me directly at: graham@ge.photography Please don't keep me a secret! Please share my podcast with anyone else who you think might be interested. Thank you for listening.

    20 min
  7. 7 more mistakes that photographers often make

    FEB 5

    7 more mistakes that photographers often make

    Send us Fan Mail In this second podcast, I run through 7 more mistakes it's easy to make:  1. Shooting in Auto Mode Shooting in Auto severely limits your creative options. 2. Not checking settings It’s easy to forget to check settings in the heat of the moment. Stay on top of your settings, especially when conditions are changing quickly. 3. Housekeeping Keep your camera equipment cleaned and properly stored. Mould in lenses will not help your photography. 4. Rushing the shot Take the time to get your focus and exposure correct and be ready. Often things can happen very quickly, so it’s important to have everything properly set up. 5. Lack of Storytelling A good photograph has a clear subject, and the background should provide some kind of context. Be a Visual Storyteller. 6. Shooting in Low Resolution Always shoot in RAW and the maximum file size your camera can support. Social media doesn’t need it, but you’ll be grateful when you get that once-in-a-lifetime shot. 7. Ignoring post-processing Ethical post-processing is a fundamental part of digital photography. It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an Introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording available if you can't make the live event), and a short, 6-week course to help you with composition, "Seeing Differently", starting on the 13th April. Click here to learn more. Please remember to Like and Subscribe if you've found Support the show Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. If you have enjoyed it and found it useful, please consider a subscription. Most people don't subscribe, but those who do allow me to continue to produce this content. If you would like to subscribe, you can do so here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803730/support Website Please check out my website for the latest collections, photography tips and challenges, and more! Develop your photography by taking a course: Go from "Auto" to Awesome photos in just one week (click here)! Contact Me You can contact me directly at: graham@ge.photography Please don't keep me a secret! Please share my podcast with anyone else who you think might be interested. Thank you for listening.

    31 min
  8. How to deal with 6 common photography mistakes

    JAN 29

    How to deal with 6 common photography mistakes

    Send us Fan Mail We all make mistakes, and this week I run through 6 common mistakes photographers make and talk through how to handle them: 1. Poor Composition Centred subject: Placing the subject in the centre of the image. Try the rule of thirds as a way of creating a more interesting image. Cluttered backgrounds: Distracting elements in the background take attention away from the subject. Be a ‘Visual Storyteller’ and look at the whole scene before pressing the shutter button. 2. Over- or Underexposure Failing to adjust for lighting conditions can result in overly bright (blown-out) or too dark (underexposed) images. Look at how and where your camera is measuring light levels. 3. Ignoring Focus Out-of-focus subject: Understand what your camera is using to set the focus and what is most suitable for the photography you are doing (e.g. central spot focusing, or a zone). 4. Overediting Editing is a key part of digital photography, but it is very easy to over-edit and ruin a great photograph. As a general rule, keep edits simple and use easy references (such as grass) to provide a benchmark for how saturated an image should be. 5. Using the Wrong Lens Lenses have their own characteristics and introduce distortions. This might be enlarging elements close to the lens in the case of a wide-angle lens, or compressing perspective if you are using a longer telephoto lens. 6. Poor Lighting Photography is about using light. Bright light can upset exposure and create a lot of contrast. Golden hours and blue hours can produce very atmospheric effects, but light levels can change rapidly.  Look at the kinds of photography you do and understand what the ideal lighting conditions are, and what you can do to compensate for lighting problems. It's time for another podcast... I will be running a 1-hour mini-workshop, an Introduction to Wildlife Photography, on the 26th March (recording available if you can't make the live event), and a short, 6-week course to help you with composition, "Seeing Differently", starting on the 13th April. Click here to learn more. Please remember to Like and Subscribe if you've found Support the show Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. If you have enjoyed it and found it useful, please consider a subscription. Most people don't subscribe, but those who do allow me to continue to produce this content. If you would like to subscribe, you can do so here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1803730/support Website Please check out my website for the latest collections, photography tips and challenges, and more! Develop your photography by taking a course: Go from "Auto" to Awesome photos in just one week (click here)! Contact Me You can contact me directly at: graham@ge.photography Please don't keep me a secret! Please share my podcast with anyone else who you think might be interested. Thank you for listening.

    27 min
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 Wildlife and Adventure Photography is a podcast for those who believe the best images are earned, not taken. Through field-tested insight and thoughtful reflection, each episode explores how preparation, patience, and creative awareness come together to produce photographs with lasting impact. 

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