Wildlife Photo Chat

Ray Hennessy has a new guest on each episode to discuss what they are currently working on and how they are trying to be creative with their wildlife photography.

182: Weekly with Brad James 11/26/2024

182: Weekly with Brad James Brad shares about his experience with a Great Egret, I share about our last bit of travel along the California coastline, then we answer a listener question from . He asks “ Do you guys think that certain genres of wildlife/bird photography (and photography more generally) are more technical than others? For example, I feel like macro photography of insects is more technical in a way that limits creativity. If you agree, does that influence your decision to engage/not engage with that genre of photography? And second part: Do you think that certain groups of subjects inspire greater creativity when shooting? For example, is it easier to be more creative with a shorebird than a moose? And if so, does that influence the subjects you want to shoot?” /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/33963652

181: Weekly with Brad James 11/19/2024

181: Weekly with Brad James This week it's mostly catch up from me then Brad and I discuss my new Nikon 28-400mm lens and how it worked out on the last couple of outings. /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/33838602

180: Weekly with Brad James 11/12/2024

180: Weekly with Brad James Brad shares about his short waterfowl outing this past week, then I share about the few things I have been up to traveling from Oregon to California and about my experience photographing Black Oystercatchers with huge waves from above and creating two composite images from the outing. Lastly we discuss the new Nikon 28-400mm lens I ordered! /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/33710332

179: Weekly with Brad James 11/05/2024

179: Weekly with Brad James Brad shares about his awesome recent outing with waterfowl and fall colors as well as his new approach to that photography, I share a bunch of updates about what I have been shooting along the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State. Listener Martin Stevens sent in a message suggesting we check out Underwater Photographer of the Year's with judges comments so we discuss that for a bit. We planned on talking about a new Nikon lens I am interested but never got around to it and we wrap up the episode chatting about the topic of wildlife photography becoming life consuming, when that happened and what it's like. /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/33618977

178: Michelle Mackenzie 11/01/2024

178: Michelle Mackenzie Michelle Mackenzie joins me to discuss her progress with bird photography in the last year, making sure she keeps the joy in her photography, starting an Instagram group called "Shoot Small" and many other things! /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/33334347

177: Weekly with Brad James 10/29/2024

177: Weekly with Brad James This week Ray shares updates on his travels and the shooting he has been up to in Washington State mostly in the Olympic Peninsula. He also shares about meeting up with some photographer friends along the way! /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/33523782

176: Weekly with Brad James 10/22/2024

176: Weekly with Brad James Brad and I catch up on the past week with Brad photogarphing a Northern Gannet in a dramatic sunset and Ray a group of Ravins at sunrise in front of Mt. Rainier. Then we share about researching birds using Chat GPT, and end on our thoughts on . /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/33425362

175: Weekly with Brad James 10/15/2024

175: Weekly with Brad James Brad and I catch up on the very little photogarphy we’ve done the past week and Ray shares a story chasing Pika that resulted in something unexpected. Then we answer a listener submitted topic from birdsbyjing on Instagram - Hey Ray, do you have any episodes about how you decided to get into photography full time, even before wildlife? I've been thinking about "passion" careers vs. "traditional" careers and have always been curious how people get into the former, as someone who almost followed that path - I studied classical music composition in college but started my career in software. /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/33320377

174: Weekly with Brad James 10/08/2024

174: Weekly with Brad James Ray and Brad share their recent outings for American Dipper and Black-bellied Plover, then they discuss the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024 contest results as well as more general conversation about contests. /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/33225132

173: Gurnit Atwal 10/04/2024

173: Gurnit Atwal Gurnit Atwal joins me to discuss playing with old unique lenses, his approach to learning new photography skills, and his thoughtful and artistic take on wildlife photography. /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/32233437

172: Weekly with Brad James 10/01/2024

172: Weekly with Brad James Brad shares about his prepping for a half marathon, and working with shorebirds with a mid-range lens. Ray shares about his time in the Vancouver area meeting Charlotte Gruneau, Liron Gertsman, and an incredible encouter with Common Loons and an amazing moonrise he experienced with Emilie! Lastly we have a discussion about the topic - are photos better objectively to an untrained audience (non-photographer) or are they only better to a trained eye? /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/33127712

171: Weekly with Brad James 09/24/2024

171: Weekly with Brad James Brad and I catch up on the week’s shooting. Ray shares about his epic hike and Pika experience in Washington, while Brad shares about his multiple encounters with Ruddy Turnstones and dialing in some wide angle shots. We also answer a listener question from Dee Ann Dugger who asked about using a Lensbaby Tilt lens for wildlife photography. /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/33060767

170: Weekly with Brad James 09/17/2024

170: Weekly with Brad James Brad and I continue from our previous episode catching up on recent outings and sharing our thoughts and approaches, hope you all enjoy! /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/32935612

169: Weekly with Brad James 09/10/2024

169: Weekly with Brad James After a missed week on the podcast Brad and I catch up on our recent travels, photography opportunities, struggles and more. We talked so long this is a 2 part episode. /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/32935532

168: Lisa Connor 09/06/2024

168: Lisa Connor My guest Lisa Connor joins me to discuss her recent time in the forests with warblers, looking for the tiny critters in nature, and her view of creativity in wildlife photography. Follow Lisa at: Instagram: Show Mentions: /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/31656602

167: Weekly with Brad James 08/27/2024

167: Weekly with Brad James Brad shares about his past week working with amazing light and Ruddy Turnstones as well as trying out his new kayak for the first time. Ray shares about his continued experience photographing wildlife in Glacier National Park. We also answer a listener question from Mark Phillips about access to locations and wildlife. /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/32594247

166: Weekly with Brad James 08/20/2024

166: Weekly with Brad James This week Brad and I catch up on what I've been doing traveling and photographing wildlife at Glacier National Park, then Brad shares how he has been enjoying some evening outings and his excitement to get out on a new kayak. /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/32513347

165: Weekly with Jamin Hunter Taylor and Brad James 08/13/2024

165: Weekly with Jamin Hunter Taylor and Brad James This week our great friend Jamin Hunter Taylor joins us to discuss his multiple bear photography trips he took recently and his prioritizing incredible experiences in those trips. /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/32371372

164: Weekly with Emilie Reid 08/06/2024

164: Weekly with Emilie Reid Emilie hosts another episode where she and Ray discuss their recent travels and wildlife photography encounteres in North Dakota! /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/32357457

163: Sadie Hine 08/02/2024

163: Sadie Hine Sadie Hine joins me to discuss how she enjoys photographing the unique Nudibranch subject, creativtiy in macro photography, and her desire to include more environment in her wildlife photography. Follow Sadie Hine at: Instagram: Show Mentions: /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/31586537

162: Weekly with Brad James 07/30/2024

162: Weekly with Brad James Brad and Ray catch up on Brad’s recent trip with his family and the photography and wildlife they saw, Ray shares about his experience stumbling upon Sedge Wrens in a field of flowers, and they both discuss a listener question asking about the Nikon 600mm f/6.3 PF lens. /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/32321337

161: Weekly with Brad James 07/23/2024

161: Weekly with Brad James Brad and I discuss the classic summer slow period, Brad's decision on what new lens he is planning on buying, and we answer a bunch of listener submitted questions. /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/32215552

160: Weekly with Brad James 07/16/2024

160: Weekly with Brad James This week Brad joins me to discuss the wrap up of our Puffins and Gannets workshop as well as Ray shares his initial thoughts on photographing Common Loons using the new Nikon Z6iii /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/32005187

159: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly 07/09/2024

159: Wildlife Photo Chat Weekly is back to host an episode of the weekly show! We chat about photographing Common Loons with their chicks, then we answer a listener question from who asks, "For students attending your workshops- any advice on preparing for the adventure?" /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/32004847

158: Julie Whitbread 07/05/2024

158: Julie Whitbread My guest Julie Whitbread joins me to discuss how she connects other genres of photography to her wildlife, her enjoyment of using motion blur in her photography, and how she strives to capture the lives of her subjects, not just a static portrait. Follow Julie at: Instagram: Non-wildlife Instagram: /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/31007008

157: Weekly with Brad James 07/02/2024

157: Weekly with Brad James Brad and I record in person in Newfoundland where we catch up on our first of two workshops and Ray shares about the new camera he ordered! /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/31968647

156: Weekly with Brad James 07/01/2024

156: Weekly with Brad James Brad joins me to discuss his first experience using the Apple Vision Pro for viewing photos, going shooting with Brad for a Yellow-bellied Flycatcher, and our preperation for our Puffins and Gannets workshop. /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/31968477

155: Weekly with Emilie Reid 06/18/2024

155: Weekly with Emilie Reid 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 seabirds in the background. We also talk about Emilie's new Nikon 135mm f/1.8 Plena lens and wrap up with a conversation about making photo trips all about the experience! /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/31733822

154: Weekly with Brad James 06/11/2024

154: Weekly with Brad James This week Brad and I don't have much to catch up on and we answer a couple of listener questions. First asks for tips and tricks for birds in flight photography. Then we answer a question from who asks for our thoughts on simple vs. complex compositions, which ones do you find more exciting? /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/31654527

153: Kyle Rose Part 2 06/08/2024

153: Kyle Rose Part 2 Kyle Rose joins me again to finish our conversation from the previous episode where we discuss finding meaning for your photography and making it stand out! /episode/index/show/wildlifephotochat/id/30819908

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