Outdoor Photography Podcast
Join Brenda Petrella from Outdoor Photography School as she sits down with top landscape and nature photographers and leaders in the outdoor industry to unpack their approaches to creativity, connecting with nature, and working safely and comfortably in the natural world. This weekly podcast is a mix of interviews and quick tip episodes. The Tidbit Tuesday episodes include nuggets of practical information and a Q&A section where Brenda answers your submitted questions. Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite podcast player and get ready to be inspired to create better images and reconnect with nature!
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It’s been a long time! Today I share an important announcement about the upcoming Out of Chicago LIVE! Online Photography Conference (which you won’t want to miss!), and I talk a bit about why the podcast has been on an extended pause. Thanks for listening!
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Episode 84: Today, we’re paying tribute to the last ten incredible guests we’ve had on the podcast. Each of them has shared their wisdom and valuable perspectives about photography, creativity, composition, and connecting with nature. This special Tidbit Tuesday is a compilation of their responses to the last question I ask, which is: What does connecting with nature mean to you? Their responses are touching and thought-provokin...
Episode 83: Today I sit down with award-winning fine art photographer, Charles Needle, to chat about:
- How photography helped him recover from a debilitating illness
- The benefits of having a mindful approach to photography
- Photographers who mentored him early in his photography journey and helped him to find his vision and encouraged him to teach photography
- Photography as a subtractive art
- How to let the subject speak to you
- Why you ...
Episode 82: Welcome to a special edition of Tidbit Tuesday featuring YOUR best, favorite, or most unusual outdoor photography tidbits! A huge thank you to each of the listeners who contributed to this episode! It’s packed with great ideas.
LINKS MENTIONED:
The listeners who contributed to this episode are listed below with their websites and social media handles if they shared them. Be sure to check out and support their work!
Pau...
Episode 81: Today I sit down with six of seven members of the esteemed Photo Cascadia team, to chat about:
- How the collective got started and what keeps them going strong
- The inspiration behind their newest book, Washington Evergreen: Land of Nature Wonders
- The diverse photographic opportunities found in the seven regions of Washington
- Preparation tips for exploring remote wilderness areas
- Some funny stories from the trail
- Reflection...
Episode 80: In today’s quick Tidbit Tuesday, I share five quick tips on how to protect yourself from contracting a tick-borne illness after spending time in nature. Ticks are prevalent all over the world, and while their bites are sometimes harmless, they can also transmit pathogens that cause pretty debilitating diseases. Preventing bites in the first place can go a long way in keeping you safe from these little critters.
LINK...
Episode 79: Today I sit down with landscape photographer, Kristen Ryan, to chat about:
- How taking photographs of her young children transitioned into her passion for landscape photography
- Her deep-rooted connection to the Teton Mountains
- Being responsive to the landscape rather than approaching it with a rigid structure or expectations
- How having a restrictive schedule of being a mom of four has made her be open to photographic opp...
Episode 78: In today’s quick Tidbit Tuesday, I want to turn the mic around and ask YOU a question! :)
LINKS MENTIONED:
>>> Submit your favorite photography or outdoor tip for a special Tidbit Tuesday featuring our listeners by Sunday, Oct 16, 2022, here: https://www.speakpipe.com/OutdoorPhotographyPodcast or go to https://www.outdoorphotographypodcast.com and click the “Submit a Question” button to record your voice messag...
Episode 77: Today I sit down with nature photographer and writer, Anna Morgan, from British Columbia to chat about:
- Using photography as a tool to ask deeper questions
- How photography helps her to understand herself better
- The importance of observation in her approach to nature photography
- The concepts of finite and infinite play and how it applies to photography and life
- How her intentional approach to photography helps her to pay ...
Episode 76: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I’m sharing four tips to help you create personally-expressive photographs. Enjoy!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Join Nature Photographers Network and get 10% off with code OPS10
Creative Self-Expression When Everyone’s a Photographer
Atlas of the Heart, by Dr. Bréne Brown
Episode 40: The One Thing That Will Improve Your Photography This Year
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Episode 75: Today I sit down with Alberta, Canada-based wildlife photographer, Colleen Gara, to chat about:
- How her lifelong passion for the outdoors led to her path to becoming a wildlife photographer
- How having created portraits of people has helped inform how to create portraits of animals
- How to connect with and capture the personality of wildlife while respecting their space and normal activities
- Tips on how to minimize distur...
Episode 74: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I share six quick tips for photographing the upcoming fall colors. Enjoy!
LINKS MENTIONED:
OPS Article: How to Photograph Stunning Fall Colors: A Complete Guide
Episode 30: Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTL
Episode 38: Should You Buy Filters? Landscape Photography Filters Explained
Episode 62: What’s Included in RAW format files?
Episode 68: Let’s Talk About Light [REMIX]
Episode 73: Today I sit down with professional landscape photographer, Benjamin Williamson, to chat about:
- How he transitioned from being a musician and bartender to being a professional photographer
- The two-way street of curiosity when it comes to creativity
- What he learned during his time as a photo editor and staff photographer at Down East Magazine
- Balancing photography with a family of three kids under the age of four
- Feeling d...
Episode 72: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I answer a listener question about how to approach composition when it comes to creating natural abstracts. Enjoy!
LINKS MENTIONED:
Jennifer Renwick and David Kingham’s Reverence: Death Valley - A Lenswork Monograph
Sarah Marino’s 11 Composition Lessons for Photographing Nature’s Small Scenes Ebook
Erin Babnik’s articles on compositional patterns:
Episode 71: Today I sit down with Tennessee-based landscape photographer and educator, David Johnston, to chat about:
- How he got interested in photography and how and why he decided to become a professional photographer
- How his current podcast, the Landscape Photography Show, differs from the first podcast he started
- What he’s learned from his conversations on the podcast about connecting with your emotions through your photograph...
Episode 70: Today’s Tidbit Tuesday topic was inspired by one of our listeners who wanted to understand exposure better. So if you wish to get a better grasp of the exposure settings of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and even start photographing in manual mode, then this episode is for you. Enjoy!
LINKS MENTIONED:
OPS Articles:
What is Aperture in Photography?
Episode 69: Today I sit down with professional photographer and artist, Viktoria Haack, from British Columbia to chat about:
- Her winding journey into photography
- How photography has served as an open-ended creative outlet for her
- The creative benefits of being a generalist photographer
- How nature serves as the basis of all of her photography regardless of genre
- How doing different genres of photography cross-pollinates her approach ...
Episode 68: Light creates everything we see - colors, contrast, shapes, lines, etc., and therefore learning how to “see” light is an essential step in creating more compelling images. Many of our recent guests on the podcast have emphasized how important understanding and knowing light is to improve your photography.
So, in this Tidbit Tuesday, I break down the different characteristics of light, how to effectively use whatever lig...
Episode 67: Today I sit down with landscape photographer, David Thompson, to chat about:
- A story about the photograph that sparked his early interest in photography
- His relationship with creativity
- How being naturally curious has shaped his approach to photography
- The importance of accepting failure as part of the learning process
- How composing small scenes has changed how he composes grand landscapes
- How to achieve visual flow with ...
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