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. 7 more mistakes that photographers often make

    6D AGO

    7 more mistakes that photographers often make

    Send us a text 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... Thank you for listening. Please remember to take a look at the website as I have a few things going on, including mini-workshops to help you with your photography: www.ge.photography Or join the mailing list... and I'll tell you myself! Support the show Have you bought your 2026 Wildlife Calendar yet? Find out more by clicking here Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. 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 Coffee? If you've had value from this podcast, please help me continue with them. Most people don't, but if you would like to make a small contribution, how about a coffee? You can buy me a coffee here. Please don't keep me a secret! Please share my podcast with anyone else who you think might be interested. Thank you for listening.

    30 min
  2. How to deal with 6 common photography mistakes

    JAN 29

    How to deal with 6 common photography mistakes

    Send us a text 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... Thank you for listening. Please remember to take a look at the website as I have a few things going on, including mini-workshops to help you with your photography: www.ge.photography Or join the mailing list... and I'll tell you myself! Support the show Have you bought your 2026 Wildlife Calendar yet? Find out more by clicking here Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. 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 Coffee? If you've had value from this podcast, please help me continue with them. Most people don't, but if you would like to make a small contribution, how about a coffee? You can buy me a coffee here. 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. Steve and Nicole Gettle Wildlife Photographers

    JAN 22

    Steve and Nicole Gettle Wildlife Photographers

    Send us a text For over 40 years, Steve Gettle has dedicated his life to capturing the stunning beauty of nature through his lens. With countless hours spent photographing wildlife and the breathtaking landscapes that surround us, Steve’s work radiates his deep love for the natural world. His vibrant images invite viewers to appreciate the wonders of wildlife and wild places like never before. Steve has had his work featured in a variety of esteemed publications, such as National Geographic, Canadian Geographic, Audubon Magazine, and the BBC. His photographs have also been featured in calendars and books from organisations such as the World Wildlife Fund and the National Wildlife Federation, underscoring his dedication to wildlife conservation. Nicole’s journey as a photographer and a naturalist started in her teenage years, knee-deep in the wonders of nature beside a frog pond near her home. Gazing through the camera lens, watching behaviours, this early experience ignited her enduring love for the natural world. As happens to many of us, however, the working world called, leading her into a 20-year career in management consulting. Despite this detour, her passion for wildlife never wavered. Ultimately, she combined her love for nature with her commitment to wildlife and advocacy by volunteering with an environmental nonprofit in Northern Virginia: the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. She served as its President for ten years, where she played a key role in its growth, and ultimately left her career in management consulting to become the Conservancy’s first Executive Director. Steve and Nicole offer wildlife experiences for those with a passion for wildlife and nature. Find out more on their website: Wildlife Tours and Photography Workshops - Gettle Photography It's time for another podcast... Thank you for listening. Please remember to take a look at the website as I have a few things going on, including mini-workshops to help you with your photography: www.ge.photography Or join the mailing list... and I'll tell you myself! Support the show Have you bought your 2026 Wildlife Calendar yet? Find out more by clicking here Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. 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 Coffee? If you've had value from this podcast, please help me continue with them. Most people don't, but if you would like to make a small contribution, how about a coffee? You can buy me a coffee here. Please don't keep me a secret! Please share my podcast with anyone else who you think might be interested. Thank you for listening.

    36 min
  4. Trusted the Meter

    JAN 15

    Trusted the Meter

    Send us a text Last week, we looked at what happens when there is a failure of perception. This week, we look at the opposite problem: when the camera tells you exactly what to do, but the result is incorrectly exposed. Are you asking the right question? This is the final part of the three-podcast series looking at exposure issues. It's time for another podcast... Thank you for listening. Please remember to take a look at the website as I have a few things going on, including mini-workshops to help you with your photography: www.ge.photography Or join the mailing list... and I'll tell you myself! Support the show Have you bought your 2026 Wildlife Calendar yet? Find out more by clicking here Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. 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 Coffee? If you've had value from this podcast, please help me continue with them. Most people don't, but if you would like to make a small contribution, how about a coffee? You can buy me a coffee here. Please don't keep me a secret! Please share my podcast with anyone else who you think might be interested. Thank you for listening.

    30 min
  5. Where light tricks you

    JAN 8

    Where light tricks you

    Send us a text In part two of this exploration of exposure, we look at situations where everything looks great, but when you look at the image in the camera, it is nothing like what you saw. We’ll look at why this happens and what you can do about it. It's time for another podcast... Thank you for listening. Please remember to take a look at the website as I have a few things going on, including mini-workshops to help you with your photography: www.ge.photography Or join the mailing list... and I'll tell you myself! Support the show Have you bought your 2026 Wildlife Calendar yet? Find out more by clicking here Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. 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 Coffee? If you've had value from this podcast, please help me continue with them. Most people don't, but if you would like to make a small contribution, how about a coffee? You can buy me a coffee here. 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
  6. The Exposure Mistake I Still Make When Shooting Wildlife

    JAN 1

    The Exposure Mistake I Still Make When Shooting Wildlife

    Send us a text Have you ever had a situation where a shot looks good, but when you check the photo, the exposure is off? Well, I’m sure we’ve often experienced it, and it’s one of those mistakes you only make once. Except… you don’t. I had a similar situation recently. Nothing went wrong… except I forgot one thing. This is how our cameras work. Getting the correct exposure is one of the most important aspects of photography. You have much greater latitude and creative potential in post with a correctly exposed photograph than you do with one that’s incorrectly exposed.  In this podcast, I’ll walk you through a feature on your camera that you may not be aware of, or may have forgotten about. Please like and subscribe, and next Friday I’ll be talking about when light tricks you! It's time for another podcast... Thank you for listening. Please remember to take a look at the website as I have a few things going on, including mini-workshops to help you with your photography: www.ge.photography Or join the mailing list... and I'll tell you myself! Support the show Have you bought your 2026 Wildlife Calendar yet? Find out more by clicking here Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. 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 Coffee? If you've had value from this podcast, please help me continue with them. Most people don't, but if you would like to make a small contribution, how about a coffee? You can buy me a coffee here. Please don't keep me a secret! Please share my podcast with anyone else who you think might be interested. Thank you for listening.

    24 min
  7. 7 Wildlife Photography Mistakes Even Experienced Photographers Still Make

    12/25/2025

    7 Wildlife Photography Mistakes Even Experienced Photographers Still Make

    Send us a text Most people think wildlife photography is about having the longest lens and the most expensive camera. But the truth is, some of the biggest mistakes happen after you’ve been doing this for years. Today I’m breaking down seven wildlife photography mistakes even experienced photographers still make — and how to fix them. Chasing Gear Instead of Mastering TechniqueIgnoring Animal Behaviour PatternsPoor Ethics and Disturbing WildlifeShooting in Bad Light Without a PlanOver-Reliance on Autofocus and Auto ModesNot Preparing for the EnvironmentOvershooting and Under-EditingAnd remember: The best lens is the one you knowGet low, change your angleWait for the eyes to catch lightSilence is your superpowerIt's time for another podcast... Thank you for listening. Please remember to take a look at the website as I have a few things going on, including mini-workshops to help you with your photography: www.ge.photography Or join the mailing list... and I'll tell you myself! Support the show Have you bought your 2026 Wildlife Calendar yet? Find out more by clicking here Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. 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 Coffee? If you've had value from this podcast, please help me continue with them. Most people don't, but if you would like to make a small contribution, how about a coffee? You can buy me a coffee here. Please don't keep me a secret! Please share my podcast with anyone else who you think might be interested. Thank you for listening.

    33 min
  8. Why your photographs don't look sharp

    12/18/2025

    Why your photographs don't look sharp

    Send us a text Perfectly exposed images can appear to be soft or out of focus. There are two contributing factors that play a part in this: How our eyes and brain perceive sharpness The role of contrast in the image. It’s important to remember that RAW files are not photographs. And that the JPG we see on the back of the camera has already gone through a process that includes sharpening. In this podcast, I’ll talk through these processes and the importance of post-processing RAW images. It's time for another podcast... Thank you for listening. Please remember to take a look at the website as I have a few things going on, including mini-workshops to help you with your photography: www.ge.photography Or join the mailing list... and I'll tell you myself! Support the show Have you bought your 2026 Wildlife Calendar yet? Find out more by clicking here Support the show Thank you for listening to my podcast. 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 Coffee? If you've had value from this podcast, please help me continue with them. Most people don't, but if you would like to make a small contribution, how about a coffee? You can buy me a coffee here. 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
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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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