In this episode, Rob and Josh are joined by WildArt judge Kevin Morgans, one of the world’s best-known puffin photographers and author of Puffins: Life on the Atlantic Edge. Kevin has spent years photographing these endlessly charismatic seabirds, developing an intimate knowledge of their lives and creating a body of work that goes far beyond the classic puffin portrait. As ever, there isn't much of a plan. We press record and see where the conversation takes us — from puffins and photography to creativity, competitions and probably a few unexpected detours along the way. Grab a coffee and join us for a chat with Kevin Morgans. About Kevin Morgans Kevin Morgans is an award-winning wildlife photographer, author and international photography judge, best known for his intimate and atmospheric work with Atlantic Puffins. His acclaimed book, Puffins: Life on the Atlantic Edge, is the result of years spent documenting the lives of these charismatic seabirds. Kevin’s photography is driven by connection, atmosphere and storytelling, with an emphasis on creating images that go beyond simply documenting the subject. He is also a judge for the WildArt Bird Photography Awards. Explore Kevin’s photography, books, workshops and other work: Website: https://www.kevinmorgans.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevmorgans/ About the Podcast: The Wildlife Photography Podcast is hosted by photographers Rob Read and Josh Galicki and is part of the growing WildArt community — a place for wildlife photographers who enjoy creativity, individuality and exploring different ways of seeing the natural world. Rob is the founder and organiser of WildArt Bird Photography Awards and has spent many years working within international wildlife photography competitions. Today, his focus is firmly on developing WildArt — not simply as a photography competition, but as a community that encourages photographers to experiment, challenge convention and find their own creative voice. Josh is an award-winning wildlife photographer with considerable experience on the other side of the judging table as a successful competition entrant. He is now an integral part of WildArt, bringing his own photographic perspective, ideas and experience to both the awards and the podcast. Together with acclaimed Australian nature photographer Georgina Steytler, Rob and Josh are the team shaping the new WildArt, sharing a belief that wildlife photography can be about much more than simply recording what was in front of the camera. The Wildlife Photography Podcast is an extension of that philosophy — but don't expect a carefully scripted or highly polished show. Rob and Josh prefer to sit down, press record and see where the conversation takes them. Episodes are relaxed, spontaneous and conversational. Sometimes they're joined by photographers, judges and other guests; sometimes it's simply Rob and Josh talking about whatever has caught their attention. Conversations wander, opinions are shared, tangents are inevitable and there is usually plenty of laughter along the way. At its heart, it's about wildlife, photography, creativity and the ideas and experiences behind the images. Join the Community Podcast episodes, photography, stories, competition news and conversations from across the wildlife photography community. WildArt Bird Photography Awardshttps://www.wabpa.com/ Follow the Hosts Rob Readhttps://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/ Josh Galickihttps://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/ Get in Touch Email: info@wabpa.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildartbpa/ And if you want to say thank you As well as wildlife photographers, we are passionate about conservation and do everything we can to support grass-roots conservation initiatives across the globe. This year, through both WildArt and the podcast, we are supporting Western Australia’s Black Cockatoos through efforts coordinated by Perth NRM. If you have enjoyed the content, then why not say thank you by making a small donation directly to this conservation effort? Click the link to go directly to the donation page for more information and to part with some cash! The cockatoos will thank you. https://www.perthnrm.com/wildart-bird-photography-awards-donations/
