Outdoor Photography Podcast

A Brief Announcement and Personal Update

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

An Important Announcement

Today, I share a brief update on some changes happening in my personal life and why I need to temporarily pause the podcast. Stay informed of future updates: Sign up for

What Does Connecting to Nature Mean to You? [Compilation]

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

Macro, Abstract, and Impressionistic Photography With Charles Needle

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 illnessThe b

Special Listener Episode

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 li

Photographing the Wonders of Washington With Photo Cascadia

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 stron

How to Protect Yourself From Ticks [REPLAY]

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.  Tic

Being Responsive to the Landscape With Kristen Ryan

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 lan

A Special Request...

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

An Intentional Approach to Photography With Anna Morgan

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 questionsHo

Creating Personally Expressive Photographs

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 Ne

Photographing Canadian Wildlife With Colleen Gara

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

6 Tips for Photographing Fall Foliage

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 Stunn

Photography as a Gateway to Curiosity With Benjamin Williamson

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 bei

Compositional Tips for Natural Abstracts

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 MENTIONE

Creative Flow and Being a Content Creator With David Johnston

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 wh

The Exposure Pyramid (uh, Triangle…) Explained

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 expos

The Value of Being a Generalist Photographer With Viktoria Haack

Episode 69: Today I sit down with professional photographer and artist, Viktoria Haack, from British Columbia to chat about: Her winding journey into photographyHow phot

Let's Talk About Light [REMIX]

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 compe

Let Go of Expectations and Embrace Failure With David Thompson

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 photographyHis r