Wildlife Photography

Rob Read and Josh Galicki
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Join Josh Galicki and Rob Read for the Wildlife Photography Podcast. Delivered in a relaxed and conversational style, the pair discuss all things related to wildlife, nature and photography. If you love wildlife and are seeking inspiration for your own photography, then this is a podcast for you.

  1. Episode 46 - Elitism in Wildlife Photography

    1D AGO

    Episode 46 - Elitism in Wildlife Photography

    With gear becoming ever more sophisticated and expensive, and with access to wildlife becoming more organised and available across the globe, is elitism an issue in wildlife photography? In this episode Rob and Josh discuss this controversial topic in their usual candid and chatty style. 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. Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links: https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727 Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.com 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/

    1h 16m
  2. Episode 45 - Is Wildlife Photography Becoming too Staged?

    APR 5

    Episode 45 - Is Wildlife Photography Becoming too Staged?

    In this episode Rob and Josh discuss the controversial subject of controlled wildlife photography and portfolio photo bagging. Join the two friends for another candid discussion where they share more of their views and experiences. https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcast 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. Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links: https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727 Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.com 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/

    1h 16m
  3. Episode 44 - How Art Intersects with Photography with Guest Victoria Hillman

    MAR 2

    Episode 44 - How Art Intersects with Photography with Guest Victoria Hillman

    In this episode Rob and Josh are joined by Victoria Hillman to discuss her transition from wildlife photographer to wildlife artist, and how art has influenced all three as photographers. Enjoy another candid discussion between three passionate photographers as they discuss Victoria’s journey into the world of art and the new opportunities that has uncovered. https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcast Victoria is an award-winning wioildlife photographer, wildlife researcher, artist, writer, speaker, podcaster and guide. She studied Zoology with Marine Zoology before going on to study for an MSc in Wildlife Biology and Conservation. Nature has been a passion from an early age with photography following closely behind as a way to show what she saw and studied. Victoria specialised in macro photography championing the smaller species we have around us and the importance of ethical photography. Her work culminated in her book Forgotten Little Creatures. Now a full time artist, she produces drawings and sculptures, and works with conservation bodies around the globe. To see more of her work click the links below: https://www.forgottenlittlecreatures.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WoolleyWildlife/ https://www.instagram.com/woolleywildlife/?hl=en 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. Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links: https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727 Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.com 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/

    1h 16m
  4. Episode 43 - Literal or Creative?

    JAN 24

    Episode 43 - Literal or Creative?

    In this episode, Rob and Josh discuss the merits of shooting literally or with a creative intent, and the way they both look at their own photography and the artistic choices they make. Join the two friends as they talk candidly about all things photography and wildlife. https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcast 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. Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links: https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727 Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.com 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/

    1h 16m
  5. Episode 42 - Looking Back on 2025 and Forward to 2026

    JAN 1

    Episode 42 - Looking Back on 2025 and Forward to 2026

    In this episode, Rob and Josh share the highs and lows from 2025 as they look back on the year just passed. They also share some of their plans and hopes for 2026. Join the two friends as they talk candidly about all things photography and wildlife - and be sure to listen out for a teaser or two for what’s to come in 2026! https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcast 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. Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links: https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727 Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.com 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/

  6. Episode 41 - Equipment Buying Tips with Guest Gary Farber

    12/20/2025

    Episode 41 - Equipment Buying Tips with Guest Gary Farber

    In this episode, Rob and Josh are joined by Gary Farber from Hunts Photo, America’s oldest independent camera store, to discuss tips on purchasing camera equipment. Whether you prefer the in-store personal touch, or scour the internet for the best deals, this episode is worth a listen as the three discuss their own experiences and their approach to those major purchase decisions. Links to Hunts Photo are provided below, together with listener discount codes on some items for those listeners in the US. https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcast Hunts Photo Gary Farber is the Director of Outside Sales and Speciality Markets for Hunt’s Photo and Video, America’s oldest independent camera store, established in 1889. https://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com/ 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. Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links: https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727 Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.com 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/

  7. Episode 40 - The Fear of Missing Out

    11/11/2025

    Episode 40 - The Fear of Missing Out

    Have you ever found yourself in the perfect moment, with the perfect conditions, and with your subjects performing in the perfect way, and feel yourself fearing that you’ll miss the moment and not take images worthy of the experience? You are not alone. In this episode, Rob and Josh discuss the fear of missing out, or FOMO as it is commonly referred to. Join two friends as they talk candidly about their experiences behind the lens. https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcast 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. Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links: https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727 Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.com 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/

  8. Episode 39 - The Crazy and Wacky with Georgina Steytler

    10/24/2025

    Episode 39 - The Crazy and Wacky with Georgina Steytler

    In this episode Rob and Josh are joined by Georgina Steytler to talk about the crazy photography stories and her recent Wildlife Photographer of the Year win. In a podcast first, our guest is live with Rob in person, adding a wacky dimension to the recording. Join the three friends as they chat about all things photography - and be prepared for that infamous Aussie laugh! https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcast Georgina Steytler is a multi-award-winning Australian nature photographer with a passion for birds, ethics, and conservation. Website: https://www.georginasteytler.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_steytler/ Georgina’s book ‘For the Love of Flora’ can be viewed and purchased through this link - https://www.booktopia.com.au/for-the-love-of-flora-georgina-steytler/book/9781922388957.html 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. Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links: https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727 Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.com 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/

    1h 38m
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Join Josh Galicki and Rob Read for the Wildlife Photography Podcast. Delivered in a relaxed and conversational style, the pair discuss all things related to wildlife, nature and photography. If you love wildlife and are seeking inspiration for your own photography, then this is a podcast for you.

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  • Creator
    Rob Read and Josh Galicki
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rob Read and Josh Galicki
  • Show Website
    Wildlife Photography

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