Wildlife Photo Chat
Episodes
155: Weekly with Emilie Reid
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie joins as a host again and we discuss when Ray proposed to her on the cliffs of Newfoundland with thousands of Northern Gannets and other seabir...
154: Weekly with Brad James
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brad and I don't have much to catch up on and we answer a couple of listener questions. First Dee Ann Dugger asks for tips and tricks for bi...
153: Kyle Rose Part 2
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Rose joins me again to finish our conversation from the previous episode where we discuss finding meaning for your photography and making it stan...
152: Kyle Rose
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Rose joins me to discuss how a canceled trip to Alaska helped him concentrate on learning his local wildlife more, connecting with his local pres...
151: Weekly with Brad James
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and I discuss Ray's recent warbler workshop in Quebec, and chat about Brad's work with warblers lately, then wrap up the show talking about Ray's...
150: Weekly with Brad James
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brad and I discuss our recent warbler outings and how Brad has been enjoying the Z9 for the spring season. Also Ray is so busy he somehow fo...
149: Weekly with Emilie Reid
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie and Ray share how their trip in Hawaii is going as they are half way through their trip.
148: Weekly with Brad James
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Songbirds are returning for Brad and Ray continues enjoying capturing video of warblers. We also answer a listener question from Matthew Stigliano who...
147: Weekly with Brad James
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and I catch up after a two week break. Brad talks about the impending spring chaos and plans for that, and Ray shares about his workshop and trip...
146: Mukul Soman
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mukul Soman joins me to discuss his background in art and how that connects to his wildlife photography, how he stays authentic when sharing his photo...
145: Weekly with Brad James
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we catch up with what Ray has been up to lately with warblers and then share our thoughts and feelings about locations becoming popular and ...
144: Weekly with Brad James
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and I catch up on his efforts with a local Belted Kingfisher, then we answer a listener question from Mark Deschner who asks for tips on how to m...
143: Weekly with Brad James
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat about Brad's plans and scouting for a Belted Kingfisher and Ray is going to check on his Kingfisher setup. Then we disucss a recent ...
142: Weekly with Brad James
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and I discuss photographing wildlife in urban locations and including man-made objects and lighting in the photos.
141: Aaron Todd
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Aaron Todd joins me to discuss his love and passion for photographing waterfowl, how he is working to capture unique images, and how he photo...
140: Weekly with Brad James
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week as usual we catch up on our past week of shooting, Ray is a bit sick, and we finish our stories of our most challenging photos from listener...
139: Weekly with Brad James
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and I start with what I've been shooting lately in Florida. Next we answer a listener submitted question from Simon Staiger who asks to hear abou...
138: Weekly with Brad James
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad gets a tease of spring with a Song Sparrow, I am hoping to try new ideas on the beach, and we both talk about the business of wildlife photograph...
137: Weekly with Brad James
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and I start the show talking about teaching during workshops, then answer a listener question from Himanshu Arora about editing using Lightroom v...
136: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and I catch up on what we've been shooting lately then have a discussion about how we have each gotten into a little funk lately with our wildlif...
135: Jordan Martin
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Jordan Martin joins me to discuss her first trip to photograph shorebirds on a beach, making the best of a desert habitat, and women in wildl...
134: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Content warning: In this episode Brad and I cover a user submitted question and discuss animals killing/eating other animals starting at 30 minutes. W...
133: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ray shares about his experince viewing and editing photos in the Apple Vision Pro, then Brad and Ray answer a listener submitted question from Oskar v...
132: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and I catch up on some recent outings, Ray shares about a waterfowl outing, his excitement about getting an Apple Vision Pro, and Brad shares his...
131: The Costa Rica Trip with Emilie and Felicia
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie and her mom Felicia join the show to discuss how our 3 week trip to Costa Rica was planned and how it went. A huge thanks to Felicia for all he...
130: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Daniel Gomez
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of a twist on this episode, a listener of the show joins me to interview me. Daniel Gomez was great on the show and had some wonderful questions...
129: Richard Flacks
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Flacks joins me to discuss art in photography, being your authentic self with your photography, and how we can grow creatively. What an amazin...
128: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad joins me this week to catch up on the fun he has been having with ducks and urban lights, and we jump into Ray's trip to Costa Rica!
127: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Emilie Reid
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie Reid hosts the show this week with her guest Ray Hennessy where they chat about their evolution of editing
126: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brad and I discuss posting only your best (wow) images or posting daily on Instagram
125: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brad and I discuss how important is physical activity for wildlife photography.
124: Mateusz Piesiak
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Mateusz Piesiak joins me to discuss moving into wider focal lengths, shooting in extreme conditions, and playing with motion in his photos. F...
123: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brad and I discuss our plans and goals for the upcoming year. Thanks to listener Mike Dougherty for the topic suggestion.
122: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and I discuss what we have been up to lately, the struggle to get out and shoot sometimes, then we each share our top 3 memories of wildlife phot...
121: Weekly with Jamin Hunter Taylor and Brad James
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jamin Hunter Taylor joins Brad James and I to discuss all things photo contest related!
120: Wildilfe Photo Chat Weekly with Emilie Reid
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie joins Ray to discuss, well basically Ray rants a bunch about respecting your audience when sharing on social media.
119: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss more gear. We talk about the Nikon Z9 4.10 firmware update, as well as what lens is Brad thinking of upgrading to. Nikon Z9 firmw...
118 - Jean-Christophe Lemay
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jean-Christophe joins me to discuss using technology to scout wildlife, specifically lynx, making and selling prints, and thoughts on his approach to ...
117: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brad and I discuss IG Reel trends, Ray's posting his unedited photos, and we each share 5 things we wish we had known when we first started ...
116: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Emilie Reid
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Emilie Reid joins me to discuss what we have been up to lately as well as answer a user submitted question from Daniel Gomez asking who our ...
115: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brad and I discuss how much he enjoyed the Nikon Z9, and we answer a listener submitted question from Mary Anne Karren asking us to discuss ...
114: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brad and I catch up then answer a user submitted question from Mike Dougherty asking about our scariest or creepy encounters in nature.
113: Alex Prieditis
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Prieditis joins the show to discuss his recent photography trip, his approach to composition in the field, and his love for gear! Don't miss his ...
112: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Emilie Reid
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie Reid joins me this week to discuss what we have been photographing during our recent travels for the past 1-2 months. Hope you all enjoy!
111: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brad and I catch up out some recent outings as well as discuss Nikon Z9 focus, then answer a listener question from Toby about where and how...
110: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brad and I discuss when wildlife photography takes over your life.
109: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and I discuss adding "this photo won't do well" to your social media photo captions and why.
108: Kaleb Friend
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kaleb Friend joins me to discuss his move from the east to west coast of the US, his efforts to move into conservation photography, and his self-criti...
107: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss are you a creator or consumer with your wildlife photography?
106: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we recap our recent outings, Brad spending time with some incredibly cooperative Wilson's Snipe and Ray visiting Badlands National Park in S...
105: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Ray catch up on their past week of shooting, Ray shares a story about a lot of people at a beach with shorebirds, Brad shares how fast his im...
104: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Special guest Emilie Reid joins Brad and I this week to discuss burnout and how we try to prevent it for ourselves.
103: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and I discuss photographing wildlife in what is often seen as nasty weather conidtions such as rain and fog and how it can be a great thing.
102: Tobias Gjerde
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Tobias joins me to discuss photographing Atlantic Puffins and other seabirds, including more habitat in an image, and his approach to sharing...
101: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and I discuss the feeling of your photos not living up to a trip you just finished and the desire to capture the same photo you see from another ...
100: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brad and I discuss wrapping up our Puffins and Gannets workshop as well as some discussion around ethics with bird photography.
099: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brad James and I discuss using shorter focal lengths for our bird photography.
098: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we discuss gear for a bit, this will likely be the last time we do that this much. We wrap up the discussion questioning if more megapixels ...
097: Matt Bruce
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Matt Bruce joins me to discuss his approach to bird photography trying more for portraits, his visit to Dry Tortugas, and how he keeps things...
096: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Brad James and I discuss wlidlife photography contests
095: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we disuss sharing photo locations, or rather not sharing those locations. Hope you all enjoy and happy shooting!
094: Wildilfe Photo Chat Weekly with Brad James
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a new weekly addition to the podcast where Brad James will join me to discuss a variety of wildlife photography topics. This week we discuss e...
093: Sangeeta Chakraborty
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Sangeeta Chakraborty joins me to discuss winter waterfowl, spring warblers, and her approach to thinking more creatively.
092: Ewa Przeździecka
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ewa joins me from Poland to discuss her use of space, lack of color, and favorite bird species she likes to photograph.
091: Michael Aagaard
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Michael joins me to discuss his drive for a certain style and level of photograph, his move from Vancouver to Denmark, and believe it or not ...
090: Emilie & Ray - Repeat Locations and Traveling
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie Reid joins the show again to discuss photographing the same locations over and over again, the pros and cons, then we discuss planning or not p...
089: Brandon Broderick
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Brandong Broderick joins me to discuss chasing Lynx, going full-time as a wildlife photographer, and our thoughts on Instagram's Reels.
088: Emilie & Ray - Lets Chat About Post Processing Episode
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emilie & Ray talk about how they each view post processing, and also what they think of other's post processing and can there be too much?
087: Gary Nordell
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Gary Nordell joins me to discuss how we got started with wildlife photography, understanding your subject, and being willing to push yourself...
086: Emilie & Ray - Breaking out of your self imposed style
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The first in a series of additional episodes that will be released between the standard interview episodes. Emilie and I will be chatting about differ...
085: Sergius Hannan
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Sergius Hannan joins me to discuss upcoming winter wildlife in Alaska, standing out with post processing, and underwater wildlife photography...
084: Ryan McLaughlin
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Ryan McLaughlin joins me to discuss urban wildlife photography, wide angle, and his approach to travel photography.
083: Brad James
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brad James joins me to discuss wide angle wildlife, zoom vs. prime lenses, and potential missed opportunies.
082: Jamin Hunter Taylor
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jamin Hunter Taylor joins me kick the podcast off again with a bang! We chat about all sorts of things, it's fun, you should listen!
081: Jannico Kelk
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Jannico Kelk joins me to discuss what about wildilfe photography he loves, how he enjoys learning and pushing himself, and some incredible pr...
080: Noah Buchanan
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Noah Buchanan joins me to discuss how his photography career formed, standard vs. creative photography in all genres, developing his own styl...
079: Shey Smith
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Shey Smith joins me to discuss getting into bird photography, his evolution towards the style he is currently shooting, and his decisions dur...
078: Clint McDonald
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Clint McDonald joins me to discuss his love of birds, how to help conservation efforts with his photography, and his commitment to time in th...
077: Nathan Watson
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Nathan Watson joins me to discuss his creative use of light, working towards conservation photography, and including a sense of space in comp...
076: Drew Hamilton
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Drew Hamilton joins me to discuss his excitement for guiding and sharing the bear experience with others, his goals photographing brown bears...
075: Mark Cook
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Mark Cook joins me to discuss how his career got him into photography, how he tries to use his photography to tell the story and share the im...
074: Derek Shenot
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Derek Shenot joins me to discuss the recent spring warbler season, scouting and finding things on his own, and an incredible beaver encounter...
073: David Stowe
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest David Stowe joins me to discuss his introduction to bird photography, accepting and giving critique to learn and grow, as well as our connect...
072: Marsel van Oosten
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Marsel van Oosten joins me to discuss his history in the advertising market and how that influenced his photography, post processing and its ...
071: Steve Mattheis
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Steve Mattheis joins me to discuss wildlife video, using different gear for interesting effects, and how much fun it is to photograph wildlif...
070: Mary Anne Karren
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Marry Anne Karren joins me to discuss diving into macro wildlife for the first time, incorporating surprise into her photography, and plannin...
069: Ariel Fields
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Ariel joins me to discuss putting in the time scouting, incorporating wide angle into his photography, and a project photographing Striped Hy...
068: Kyle Rohlfing
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Kyle Rohlfing joins me to discuss moving to a new location for wildlife photography, learning to track wildlife, and getting creative by havi...
067: Richard Flack
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Rich Flack joins me to discuss his love of birds, getting to experience those moments in nature that you hope for but never fully expect to h...
066: Shelley Pearson
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Shelley Pearson joins me to discuss that pink light at dawn, capturing bird behavior, and learning to truly see light. Follow Shelley at: Ins...
065: Lydia Ripplinger
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Lydia joins me to discuss spring and baby owl time, post processing towards your creative vision, and how your creative path and tastes chang...
064: Nicolas Stettler
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Nicolas Stettler joins me to discuss the joy of editing photos, getting creative in areas you photograph often, and his under water bird phot...
063: James Mackenzie
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest James MacKenzie joins me to discuss the switch from birding to photography and how the birding background helped, moving to a new area and ta...
062: Trond Westby
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Trond Westby joins me to disucss bringing along a video camera for vloging photography outings, always seeking something new to push yourself...
061: Rich Campion
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Rich Campion joins me to discuss his obsession photographing Dippers, how his plans have changed and forced him to shoot locally and how he e...
060: Ron Hayes
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Ron Hayes joins me to discuss video for wildlife, understanding behavior and gaining knowledge about wildlife through experience, and some wo...
059: Yaron Schmid
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Yaron Schmid joins me to discuss how a trip to Africa hooked him on photography, photographing in the rain and bad elements, and pushing hims...
058: Joshua Brown
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Joshua Brown joins me to discuss how he got into bird photography, the importance of seeing what you can do next when you are working with wi...
057: Bernt Osthus
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My Guest Bernt Østhus joins me to discuss some differences from shooting film compared to digital for wildlife, the importance of having full control...
056: Andy Parkinson
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Andy Parkinson joins me to discuss shooting locally, commiting the time to capture amazing images, and choosing photos that have an emotional...