The Martin Bailey Photography Podcast (Old MP3 Feed)

Lunar Eclipse Image Processing and Video Roundup

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The main video for this post is a tutorial showing how to process images of the recent total lunar eclipse, and two other related videos. Visit https...

Overdue Updates & Hokkaido Landscape 2025 Tour Review

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I update you on what I've been up to for the last few months, and walk you through 45 images from my January 2025 Hokkaido Landscape Photo...

A Conversation with Stormchaser David Lee

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During my Hokkaido Winter Landscape Adventure, I recorded a conversation with an old friend, David Lee, and reminisced about how we met and discussed ...

Reflecting on 2024 and Martin's Top Ten

25 Dec 2024

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Today, I reflect a little on 2024, including an album of my personal top ten images for the year, and finish with a wish for world peace. Details on ...

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 Initial Thoughts

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having recently bought a Canon PRO1100 printer, this week I'm sharing a video of my first few test prints. Wow! Details on blog: https://mbp.ac/...

Roundup of the Last Three Months

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week I share 11 images that I've shot in and around our new home prefecture of Gunma over the last three months. Details on blog: https://m...

MBP Audio Studio Tour

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I share a video of the new audio studio I have been working on since moving house, including advice for budding podcasters. Details on blog: h...

Namibia Tour Report 2024 Part 2

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I've selected ten images from the last three days of my 2024 Complete Namibia Tour, all from the Etosha National Park. Detailsl on blog: ...

Namibia Tour Report 2024 Part 1

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I'll walk you through the first few weeks of my 2024 Complete Namibia Tour. Next, we'll round it off with three days in the Etosha Na...

Japan Winter Wildlife Tours 2024 Part 2

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we cover the second half of my Japan Winter Wildlife Tours for 2024 with the Whooper Swans and Sea Eagles and comments from the guests. Detail...

Japan Winter Wildlife Tours 2024 Part 1

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Five months after I finished these tours, today, we finally see Snow Monkeys and Red-Crowned Cranes, along with a few other species. Details on blog:...

Canon RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM Lens Review

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having moved house, set up a new studio, and completing my Complete Namibia Tour, here is a review of the Canon RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM lens. Detai...

Hokkaido Landscape Adventure Video

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a long hiatus, I just released a video of this year's Hokkaido Landscape Photography Adventure. We're also crazy busy as we bought a h...

Hokkaido Winter Landscape Adventure 2024

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a long hiatus, as I travel on my winter tours, I explain what I've been up to between tours, and walk you through our Hokkaido Landscape Ph...

2023 Top Ten Photos Selection Process

06 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share my thoughts as I whittle down 1060 final selects from my 2023 tours and shoots to what I consider to be my best ten images. ...

Year End Update + I'm Airborne Again!

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A quick roundup update as 2023 draws to an end with my cataract surgery, Glacier backup, and I have a new DJI Air 3 drone, so I'm airborne again!...

Experimenting with Water Clouds

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share the fruits of a Sunday project to photograph food coloring being dropped into water. Only some pigment and a little milk got hurt. Deta...

Why I Use Manual Exposure

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A short video to demonstrate the reason I use Manual Exposure instead of Exposure Compensation, especially for winter wildlife. Full sized video on b...

To Stand or Not to Stand

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I've recently started to stand for at least half a day when doing office work, aided by a new desk with adjustable height. I love it! Details on...

A Handful of Park Shots

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share a handful of images from a recent walk in the park, and an update on my NAS cloud backup to Amazon Glacier via Starlink. Big thumbs up! ...

Matt Jacob Interviews Martin Bailey

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Photographer Matt Jacob interviewed me for his podcast, and I think you might find parts of our chat inspiring, so check it out on the blog. Video at...

Zoo Portraits Shooting and Processing

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk about how I created some stunning black and white animal portraits, including a video to show you the processing. Details on blog: h...

Life, Risk and the Creative Process with David duChemin

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation with my friend David duChemin. We discuss his decision to have his leg amputated and go on to talk about risk and the creative process....

Working with Collections

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A video for this week's episode, walking you through an update of my Namibia portfolio to share tips on working with collections and editing. Vi...

Music Plugin Release and Cataracts Update

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Catching my breath at the end of September, today I'm sharing a roundup of recent events, including a new software release and my cataract surger...

Starlink - My Internet Woes are Over!

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finally, the problems I've been having with my Internet provider are over, thanks to Starlink! Today I share my thoughts and a few cabling tricks...

Kuon - The Height of Japanese Hospitality

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the height of Japanese hospitality in the elegant space that is Kuon, from my friends at Kokuya Hotel. De...

An Interview with Photographer Matt Jacob

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An interview with awesome photographer Matt Jacob, in which we discuss his life and love of fine art portraiture while reviewing ten of his images. D...

AWS Glacier for Large Data Backups

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following advice from a friend, I've switched my backup strategy to AWS Glacier and will gradually migrate over from the iDrive service. Details...

Is iDrive Any Good for Large Volume Cloud Backups?

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of using iDrive for your cloud backup? If you have over a few terabytes to store, read or listen to this post first. Details on blog: https:...

Complete Namibia Tour May 2023 Part 2

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We conclude my travelogue of my second Complete Namibia Tour for 2023 today, with some elephants, a Dik Dik, and a Cheetah with two cubs. Details on ...

Complete Namibia Tour May 2023 Part 1

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a crazy June, I'm back in the podcasting pilot seat with an update to share the best work from my second Complete Namibia Tour for 2023. D...

Complete Namibia Tour April 2023 Part 3

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this post, we conclude my review of the rest of my Complete Namibia Tour & Workshop with a larger-than-usual set of 18 images. Details on blog...

Complete Namibia Tour April 2023 Part 2

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We pick up the trail on my April 2023 Complete Namibia Tour with a second afternoon in Kolmanskop, then on to the dunes of Sossusvlei and Deadvlei. D...

Complete Namibia Tour April 2023 Part 1

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Follow along with my first Namibia tour for 2023 as we visit the Quiver Tree Forest and deserted diamond mine tours at Kolmanskop and Elizabeth Bay. ...

A New Really Right Stuff Ultralight Tripod

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share details of my shiny new Really Right Stuff not-so-light Ultralight tripod having finally managed to break my old BH-55. A Good excuse! ...

Some Pretty Good Inexpensive Photography Gear!

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we look at a few items of gear that I picked up recently for very little money but which I'm relatively excited about. Details on blog...

Japan Winter Wildlife Tour#2 2023 Part 3

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we complete our travelogue series for my second Japan Winter Wildlife tour with ten photographs of the Steller's and White-Tailed Eagle...

Japan Winter Wildlife Tour#2 2023 Part 2

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our series to walk you through my second Japan Winter Wildlife Tour, with more Red-Crowned Cranes and the clumsy, adorable Whooper Swans. ...

Japan Winter Wildlife Tour#2 2023 Part 1

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part one of a three-part series covering my second Japan Winter Wildlife Tour and Workshop for 2023, starting with Snow Monkeys and Red-Crowned Cranes...

Japan Winter Wildlife Tour#1 2023 Part 3

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is the final part of three episodes to walk you through our antics on the first of my two Japan Winter Wildlife Tours for 2023. Details on blog:...

Japan Winter Wildlife Tour#1 2023 Part 2

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We pick up the trail of my Japan Winter Wildlife Tour 1 for 2023 as we photograph a Ural Owl and the Red-Crowned Cranes in the mist with hoar frost. ...

Japan Winter Wildlife Tour#1 2023 Part 1

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we start a three-part series in which you can join us on my first Japan Winter Wildlife tour in three years, starting with the snow monkeys!...

Hokkaido Winter Landscape Tour 2023 Part 3

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we complete a virtual tour as you join me on my Hokkaido Winter Landscape Adventure, which I recently ran for the first time in three years. De...

Hokkaido Winter Landscape Tour 2023 Part 2

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We pick up the trail on a virtual tour as we continue our Hokkaido Winter Landscape Adventure, which I recently ran for the first time in three years....

Hokkaido Winter Landscape Tour 2023 Part 1

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join me on a virtual tour as we start our Hokkaido Winter Landscape Adventure for the first time in three years. Parts two and three are coming soon! ...

Setting Up A Synology DS923+ NAS

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week I share details of setting up a new Synology DS923+ NAS drive and discuss my plans as I change my backup strategy moving away from Drobo. D...

800th Episode and Martin's 2022 Top Ten Selection

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrating the 800th episode of the Podcast and discussing the importance of learning image selection skills with my 2022 Top Ten photo selection. D...

Updating my Bio Photo Self Portrait

18 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've reshot my bio photo self-portrait, shot a second, more challenging portrait with my archery bow, and I share the process in this week's...

XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K Projector Review

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I finally found a quality 4K projector that only half breaks the bank. Check out my review of the fantastic XGIMI Horizon Pro 4K projector. Details o...

Where Did the Year Go? It's Autumn Again! (Podcast 797)

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's hard to believe that a year has passed again, but the Autumn color is back in Tokyo, and today I share a few shots from our local park. Det...

Battery Grip and RRS L-Bracket for Canon EOS R5

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having tried to use my Canon mirrorless cameras without battery grips, I recently broke down and bought the BG-R10 and a Really Right Stuff L-Bracket....

Try Again! Topaz Photo AI Review

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I needed to clean up my Lunar Eclipse shot recently, so I gave Topaz Photo AI a try and was highly impressed - DNGs in Capture One Pro also work now! ...

Almost Autumn, Waterfalls and the iPhone 14 Pro Max

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I recently spent a couple of days in the mountains with my wife. It was great to get out and shoot some of my images with the new iPhone 14 Pro Max! ...

2022 5DayDeal Photography Bundle

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 5DayDeal sale for 2022 has just gone live! See some of the highlights and how this can help you to level-up your photography in this week's p...

Tenba Skyline 13 Messenger Bag Review

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Preparing for an upcoming trip, I just bought a Tenba Skyline 13 Messenger bag for my MacBook Pro and Camera, and I share my thoughts in this post. D...

Brian Wood-Koiwa on Wabi-Sabi in Photography

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I chat with Brian Wood-Koiwa about Wabi-Sabi in Photography, Ensouling Inanimate Objects, Polaroids, and Brian's bespoke Photowalk Tour...

EOS Mirrorless Battery Life Problem Solved

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I had a problem with my EOS R5 battery life, and today share how I identified the cause and fixed it by replacing a third-party battery charger. Deta...

Creating and Maintaining a Photography Website

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I share tips about running a photography website along with my recommended software and plugins to keep it all ticking over nicely. Details on ...

Looking After Your Camera, Lenses and Other Tools

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Keeping our gear healthy in challenging conditions requires a little love and attention, and there are some precautions to prevent condensation. Det...

From Model to Photographer with Kudzai King

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An inspiring conversation with Kudzai King, a model from Harare, Zimbabwe, who moved to Cape Town, then to New York where he works as a photographer. ...

The Complete Namibia Tour & Workshop 2022 Video

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having spent several days creating the background music, my Complete Namibia Tour & Workshop slideshow video for the 2022 tour is now on Vimeo. D...

Building My Namibia 2022 Slideshow in FotoMagico 6

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I walk you through some of the key aspects of putting together a photography and video slideshow using FotoMagico for the Mac OS. Details o...

Complete Namibia 2022 Tour Report #5

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we conclude our series of Complete Namibia Tour reports with more of the majestic and beautiful wildlife in the Etosha National Park. Detai...

Complete Namibia 2022 Tour Report #4

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part four of my Complete Namibia Tour series, we spend an amazing day with the Himba people and meet lions and rhinos in the Etosha National Park. ...

Complete Namibia 2022 Tour Report #3

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our Complete Namibia trip report today with our second shoot in Deadvlei, then on to Walvis Bay with the flamingoes and pelicans. Details...

Complete Namibia 2022 Tour Report #2

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We continue our Complete Namibia trip report today as we work in Komanskop again, then make our way to the Namib-Naukluft National Park and Deadvlei. ...

Complete Namibia 2022 Tour Report #1 (Podcast 780)

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I start a series of posts to share our antics with you as we traveled almost completely around Namibia in my recent epic 17-day tour. Details o...

Nuggets from my Namibia Tour Preparation

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As I prepare for my upcoming Namibia Tour & Workshop, I wanted to share a few items that I've bought to protect my gear from the elements, et...

Frederick Van Johnson on Podcasting & the Future of Cameras

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My friend Frederick Van Johnson and I got together recently to talk about our experiences as pioneering podcasters and the future of camera systems. ...

Up Close 2nd Edition with Andrew S. Gibson

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I welcome Andrew S. Gibson back to the Podcast to talk about his latest ebook, the second edition of Up Close from 10 years ago. Det...

Topaz Labs Plugins Praise and Problems

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we take a look at Topaz Labs DeNoiseAI and SharpenAI software, which in many ways is great, but I stumbled on a problem that has me stumped....

Intentional Camera Movement and Spring Leaves

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join me for a walk in my local park to shoot the spring color and some ICM (Intentional Camera Movement) shots with fun results. Details on blog: htt...

OBSBOT Remote Update and PhotoClock Pro Video

15 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A quick episode today to update my review of the OBSBOT Tiny 4K Remote Control and a video to share details of my latest iOS app PhotoClock Pro. Deta...

Out Now for iOS! All About PhotoClock Pro

31 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm very happy to be able to announce today that my latest app for iOS is now available in the App Store and I share full details in this week&ap...

Are Primes Always Better Than Zoom Lenses?

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are prime lenses always better than zooms? You need to make that decision for yourself based on your own needs, and tests if necessary. details on bl...

The OBSBOT Tiny 4K – a Semi-Intelligent Webcam

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The OBSBOT Tiny 4K AI-Powered Webcam isn't as smart as I'd hoped, but it's still a great camera for dynamic online presentations. Deta...

Where Did February Go?

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've been working so hard to complete my new iOS app that I've no time left to create a new podcast so here is a very quick outline of what ...

Photo Geek Weekly with Don Komarechka

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Don Komarechka and I discuss the Ricoh / Pentax business strategy, ways to use film cameras, NFTs, and what you give up when entering a photo contest....

Photography Projects with Street Photographer Valérie Jardin

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Valérie Jardin joins me this week to discuss the importance of personal projects for the working photographer and finding your own voice. Details on...

Using a Microtome and Staining for Microphotography

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, I share how I've been using a microtome and various stains to prepare specimen sections to photograph. Details on b...

How to Use a Canon Camera as a Webcam

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this post share how to use Canon EOS cameras as webcams, when you want your video stream to look professional with shallow depth of field. Details...

Martin’s Personal Top Ten Photographs for 2021

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I've just selected my yearly top ten personal favorite photographs for 2021 and today share my thoughts on the process, along with my final selec...

Shooting Spaces with Rich Baum and Brian Berkowitz

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, Rich Baum & Brian Berkowitz share their stories of how they got into real estate photography as well as some great tips and tri...

New Text Watermark Features in MBP FAB Tools for Adobe Photoshop

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just a quick post this week to share details of a number of new Text Watermark features in the MBP Fine Art Border Tools plugin for Adobe Photoshop. ...

14-Inch MacBook Pro with M1 Max Chip Hands-On Review

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A hands-on review of the new 14-inch MacBook Pro from Apple, with almost double the power of my four-year-old high-end iMac Pro! Details on blog: htt...

A Stroll in the Jindai Botanical Park

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week you are invited to take a stroll with me through my local park via a video that I just put together, and I also share some still photos. De...

Free Yourself with Back Button Focus

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why I use the back AF-On button to focus and deactivate focussing with the shutter button on my cameras, along with an explanation of the benefits. D...

The Universe in Three Drops of Water

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share photographs and a video and invite you on safari in an entire universe of plankton life in just three drops of river water. ...

MBP Patreon Program and Benefits In Detail

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I recorded a Question Time session for patrons, without any patrons, so I answered a self-question, "Tell us all about the new MBP Patr...

Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM Lens Review

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I've started to take Canon's new RF 100mm Macro lens through its paces, and today share my thoughts on this great new addition to my camera ...

Like a Fish That Found Water – Tatsusawa Falls 2021

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I recently revisited the Tatsusawa Falls, my favorite waterfall in Japan. It was great to be out! My wife said I was like a fish that had found water....

How I Renovated The MBP Website with Elementor

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this post, I walk you through some of the plugins behind the MBP website, and how I've gradually renovated many areas using the Elementor plug...

2021 Walk in the Park

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join me this week for an overdue morning in our local park, where we encountered a Green Woodpecker, along with some butterflies and a Carpenter Bee. ...

Trading Plastic for Shells with Shawn Miller

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share an inspiring conversation with conservation photographer Shawn Miller, about his project to provide homes for hermit crabs. ...

Color Your Frame, Auto-Text and Presets for FAB Tools

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Version 1.3 of the MBP Fine Art Border Tools brings the ability to Color Your Frame, as well as Automatic Text from image info and saveable presets! ...

Impressive Noise Removal with ON1 NoNoise AI 2021

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ON1 NoNoise AI 2021 has found its way into my raw workflow, with very impressive denoise processing and the ability to save the output in DNG format. ...

In Conversation with Award-Winning Microphotographer Håkan Kvarnström

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm honored to be able to bring you a conversation with one of the top microscope photographers in the field, the award-winning Håkan Kvarnströ...

Autopilot and Text-Based Watermarks Come to FAB Tools

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I just added text-based watermarks and an awesome new Autopilot to my Fine Art Border Scripts plugin for Adobe Photoshop and today share the details. ...

Preparing and Photographing a Housefly with a Microscope

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today I walk you through the process of preparing a housefly to be photographed, and some tips on focus-stacking insects using a microscope. Details ...