Outdoor Photography Podcast

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! Learn more and register for Out of Chicago LIVE! Stay informed of future podcast updates: Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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 the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Please take our listener survey ! *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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-provoking, and I hope they inspire you to consider what connecting with nature means to you, too. Please enjoy! GUEST WEBSITES: Episode 63: Alyce Bender Episode 65: Justin Black Episode 67: David Thompson Episode 69: Viktoria Haack Episode 71: David Johnston Episode 73: Ben Williamson Episode 75: Colleen Gara Episode 77: Anna Morgan Episode 79: Kristen Ryan Episode 83: Charles Needle I’d love your feedback! Please take our listener survey ! Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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 should consider using a smartphone over a DSLR or mirrorless camera for creative photography What the differences and similarities are between macrophotography, abstract photography, and impressionistic photography The key types of contrast that generally work well for impressionistic photography Technical and creative tips on using techniques like intentional camera movement (ICM) and multiple exposures (ME) - even with a smartphone! Compositional elements and assets he looks for when creating abstracts and impressionistic images Compositional tips for abstract and impressionistic photography Photography as a performance art Charles answers your submitted macrophotography questions And much more! LINKS MENTIONED: Website: https://charlesneedlephoto.com/ Impressionistic Photography , by Charles Needle Creative Macro Photography , by Charles Needle Charles’ Gear Recommendations Charles’ free Multiple Exposure Scrip t for Photoshop Follow Charles on Instagram Follow Charles on Facebook Nancy Rotenberg Freeman Patterson Topaz Gigapixel AI Slow Shutter Cam App Average Camera Pro App The Plamp Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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! Paul Rodden Denise Lehenbauer Egídio Leitão: https://egidio.photography/ Follow Egídio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/egidiotx/ Chris Sobczak Jim Moyer John Van't Land Jim Klosiewski Julie Picardi: https://www.juliepicardiphotography.com/ Follow Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jules8908/ and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliepicardiphotography Gary Danis Tinkle Belle Topaz DeNoise AI Learn How to Use the Intersect Masks in Lightroom with Nigel Danson Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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 Reflections on our relationship with nature and our positive and negative impacts Turning points in their respective photography careers that challenged them creatively or contributed to their growth as photographers What the photographers want to express through their photography And much more! LINKS MENTIONED: Website: https://www.photocascadia.com/ Order Washington Evergreen: Land of Nature Wonders , by Photo Cascadia Follow Photo Cascadia on Instagram Team Members: Erin Babnik: http://www.erinbabnik.com/ Follow Erin on Instagram Sean Bagshaw: http://www.outdoorexposurephoto.com/ Follow Sean on Instagram David Cobb: http://www.dmcobbphoto.com/ Follow David on Instagram Adrian Klein: http://www.adrianklein.com/ Follow Adrian on Instagram Kevin McNeal: http://www.kevinmcnealphotography.com/ Follow Adrian on Instagram Chip Phillips: http://www.chipphillipsphotography.com/ Follow Chip on Instagram Zack Schnepf: http://www.zschnepf.com/ Follow Zack on Instagram Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram To become a member of Nature Photographer’s Network (NPN), go to https://npn.link/ops and get 10% off your first annual subscription with the coupon code "OPS10" at checkout.

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. 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 message. Be sure to include your photography website and/or social media handle in your recording! Informational Links: Outdoor Photography School Tick Safety Guide How to Safely Remove a Tick Video Symptoms of Tick-Borne Illnesses (CDC) Environmental Protection Agency’s Repellent Search Tool List of Repellents Safe for Skin Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. Product Links: Sawyer Permethrin Products Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Outdoor clothing companies that provide permethrin-containing clothing: LL Bean REI Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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 opportunities as they come How her music background as a freelance harpist has influenced how she approaches the art and craft of her photography The value of practicing the technical side of photography when it comes fostering to the creative side Why she decided to offer women-only photography workshops and what they entail How she brings a mindfulness approach to her photography and life How she’s learned to get better at the ever-elusive work-life balance And a whole lot more! LINKS MENTIONED: Websites: http://www.kristenryanphotography.com/ ***Get 10% off mentoring sessions with code “OPS10” https://www.womencapturemagic.com/ Follow Kristen Ryan on: Instagram Vero Kristen’s article: 4 Ingredients to Impactful Landscape Photography Zojirushi SM-SC60AV Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Mug (affiliate link) 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 message. Be sure to include your photography website and/or social media handle in your recording! Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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 message. Be sure to include your photography website and/or social media handle in your recording! Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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 attention and be more mindful Her approach to creating photographs of natural abstracts and when she decides to use techniques like intentional camera movement or multiple exposures How to find nature all around us, even in urban areas Other ways to relate to nature and what is considered wilderness How her masters research in conservation medicine has influenced how she approaches her photography and how she defines conservation Systems thinking in conservation, ecology, and environmentalism And a whole lot more! LINKS MENTIONED: Website: https://www.annamorgan.ca/ ***Use coupon code “OPS10” to get 10% off purchases until the end of November 2022*** Follow Anna Morgan: Instagram Vero Facebook Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. Recommended Reading: Finite and Infinite Games , by James Carse The Infinite Game , by Simon Sinek The Wholeness of Nature: Goethe's Way Toward a Science of Conscious Participation in Nature , by Henri Bortoft Art and Fear , by David Bayles and Ted Orland Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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 Compose With Clarity Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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 disturbing an animal while observing and photographing it Wildlife safety considerations and tips How to stay warm doing photography in winter Compositional tips for photographing wildlife to help best tell a story about the animal Her favorite animal to photograph in the Canadian Rockies The value of preparation (research), opportunity, and luck when it comes to wildlife photography The important role of predators in the maintenance and balance of the biodiversity and health of a region How to use wildlife photography to raise awareness around conservation issues How to get more young people involved in wildlife conservation and photography And much more! LINKS MENTIONED: Website: https://www.colleengaraphotography.com/ Follow Colleen Gara on: Instagram Twitter Facebook Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. Garmin InReach SE Satellite Communication Device Hitching Rides With Buddha: A Journey Across Japan , by Will Ferguson Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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] Compose With Clarity Virtual Workshop New England Fall Color Prediction Sites: New England Today Article by Jim Salge: New England Fall Foliage | 2022 Forecast Yankee Magazine: https://newengland.com/ Fall Foliage Reports and Hotlines: https://leafpeepers.com/wpleaf/ Peak Foliage Map: https://newengland.com/seasons/fall/foliage/peak-fall-foliage-map/ Product Links: Breakthrough Photography circular polarizer filter Adobe Photography Bundle (Lightroom & Photoshop, affiliate link) Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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 deeply connected with natural and man-made environments and the relationship between the two Finding inspiration in other photographers’ work and how to integrate what you learn into your own creative vision His approach to teaching photography and creativity in his workshops The value of doing photography every day (or as much as you can) How to find narratives in landscape photography while incorporating cultural stories and weather Some tips on reading weather forecasts and events And a whole lot more! LINKS MENTIONED: Website: http://www.benjaminwilliamsonphotography.com/ Follow Ben Williamson on: Instagram Facebook Twitter Ben’s photograph of migrating alewives: Liquid Migration Ben’s Favorite Weather App: https://www.windy.com/ Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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: Five Compositional Patterns Worth Finding in Nature Four (More) Compositional Patterns Worth Finding in Nature Episode 13: Creative Self-Expression, Composition, and Letting Go of Expectations With Sarah Marino Episode 19: Visual Perception and Cultivating Creativity With Colleen Miniuk Episode 23: Creating Natural Abstracts, Slow Photography, and Photography Projects With Jennifer Renwick Episode 34: Achieving Balance in Composition Episode 43: Photography as Art is a Process with Erin Babnik Episode 51: Get Outside Your Comfort Zone With David Kingham Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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 photography The idea of “creative flow induction” The benefits of starting a YouTube channel from a business perspective and the impact he hopes to have as an educator Advice on how to start a YouTube channel How to deal with internet trolls Balancing work, family, and time for his own creativity How he manages to work two days/week so that he can spend time with his young daughter How he repurposes long-form content Things to consider before going full-time into photography His ideas around visual flow in composition LINKS MENTIONED: Website: https://www.davidjohnstonart.com/ Follow David Johnston on: Instagram YouTube My interview on David’s Podcast: The Landscape Photography Show Think Media Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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? Aperture and F-Stops Explained Which Aperture Should I Use in Outdoor Photography? ISO: It’s Not What You Think ISO: Why All the Noise? Episode 30: Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTL Episode 38: Should You Buy Filters? Landscape Photography Filters Explained Episode 42: How and When to Use Exposure Compensation Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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 to composition Balancing the expectations of clients and social media with her own creative pursuits Some of the challenges with working with human and animal models and the value of going without a plan Insights into how she creates her environmental portraits What it’s like working as a brand ambassador The benefits of switching to a mirrorless system And a whole lot more! LINKS MENTIONED: Website: http://www.viktoriahaackphotography.ca/ Follow Viktoria Haack on: Instagram Facebook Twitter Jack the Wolfskin on Instagram Viktoria’s article on 500px: Why You Should NOT Specialize in One Type of Photography Wim Hof Method Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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 light you have, and how light shapes the mood of a scene or subject. This is a remix of an earlier episode (episode 18) in case you missed it. LINKS MENTIONED: Episode 16: What to Photograph on Overcast, Grey Days? Episode 38: Should You Buy Filters? Photography Filters Explained OPS Article: ISO - It’s Not What You Think Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

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 your subject, structures, and other compositional elements How he continues to challenge himself in his photography His approach to composition and how it depends on what the light is doing at the time The importance of midtone contrast and luminosity in the way he post-processes his photographs Color cast - how it can negatively impact color separation and how to fix it Advice for finding your creative vision for your photography How to make landscape photography and the outdoors more inclusive and accessible A whole lot more! LINKS MENTIONED: Website: davidthompsonphotography.com Follow David Thompson on: Instagram Facebook Flickr Mention this episode to David and get 15% off of his post-processing Skype sessions for the entire month of August 2022 @ $149 for a 2hr session. Parks Rx Program Park Rx America Develop a Park Prescription Program for your community Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 66: In this special Tidbit Tuesday episode, I’m joined by landscape photographer and previous guest, Colleen Miniuk , to chat about: Different revenue options for turning your photography passion into a business or side hustle How to research and approach new clients and/or media outlets The most important question you can ask when working with potential clients The AICA-S Sales Framework Potential revenue sources for landscape and nature photographers Important questions to ask yourself before taking the leap And many more nuggets of advice and helpful tips! LINKS MENTIONED: Colleen Miniuk’s Website: http://www.colleenminiuk.com Coaching and Mentoring with Colleen Follow Colleen on: Instagram Facebook Episode 19: Visual Perception and Cultivating Creativity With Colleen Miniuk Guerrilla Marketing , Jay Conrad Levisten (Amazon affiliate link) Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 65: Today I sit down with professional photographer, writer, editor, and expedition leader and instructor, Justin Black, to chat about: What it was like working with Galen Rowell at Mountain Light Photography and some of the lessons he learned from Galen His vision behind creating Visionary Wild and the various workshop and expedition types they offer The role visual perception plays in how we interpret compositions and how we can use it to creatively and effectively compose our images What we can learn from studying other two-dimensional forms of art The importance of curiosity, experimentation, investigation, discovery, and reflection in one’s growth as a photographer Photography as a practice (couldn’t agree more!) The idea of purposeful photography His work with the International League of Conservation Photographers and ways that photographers can work with non-profits on conservation projects How anticipation and awareness help with visualization and responding to nature in the moment Using simplicity in compositions from the grand landscape to small, intimate scenes A whole lot more! LINKS MENTIONED: Portfolio Website: http://justinblackphoto.com Follow Justin Black on: Instagram Facebook Workshops and Travel Opportunities: http://visionarywild.com [Use coupon code OPSCHOOL5% for 5% off all Visionary Wild Workshops and Expeditions booked in 2022 - programs themselves can operate in 2022, 2023, or 2024.] Follow Visionary Wild on: Instagram Facebook Justin’s articles and episodes we discussed: Opening the Mind’s Eye Photographing With Purpose Subtracting the Universe Episode 40: The One Thing That Will Improve Your Photography This Year Recommended Books (Amazon affiliate links): Mountain Light , Galen Rowell Trust the Process: An Artist’s Guide to Letting Go , Shawn McNiff Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 64: 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 question: What does connecting with nature mean to you? As many of you know, it’s the last question I ask in the lightning round of each interview. I find their responses touching and thought-provoking, and I hope they inspire you to consider what connecting with nature means to you, too. Please enjoy! LISTENER WEBSITES: Elizabeth Miklavcic Egídio Leitão GUEST WEBSITES: Episode 45: John Barclay Episode 47: Talor Stone and Ashlei Payne Episode 49: Claude Fiddler Episode 51: David Kingham Episode 53: Justin Tedford Episode 55: Cheyne Walls Episode 57: Michael Frye Episode 59: John Putnam Episode 61: Sean Bagshaw Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 63: Today I sit down with professional nature photographer, Alyce Bender , to chat about: Early childhood experiences that led to her passion for photography as a kid How certain skills she learned in the military have helped her with leading photography tours and how photography served as a creative outlet from the rigors of duty Why she continues to visit Japan for photography after having lived there for two years How living a nomadic, RV-based life for about a year helped launch her photography career Tips for traveling and doing photography alone Her approach to planning photography trips around the world and how she quickly immerses herself in a new landscape An interesting story about how a Google algorithm rabbit hole led her to a conservation project about Lesser prairie chickens How being a better naturalist will improve your nature and wildlife photography How she approaches wildlife compositions and what her “why” is for creating photographs of wildlife The story behind her first wild wolf encounter And a whole lot more! LINKS MENTIONED: Website: http://www.abenderphotography.com/ Follow Alyce Bender on: Instagram Facebook Twitter Bender’s wild wolf encounter Journal of Wildlife Photography Episode 7: Creating Images With Impact in Conservation Photography with Jaymi Heimbuch Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 62: Today’s Tidbit Tuesday topic was inspired by two of our listeners who submitted questions related to what kind of information is recorded in raw format files and a question regarding raw files and color spaces. Enjoy! LINKS MENTIONED: Understanding Digital Raw Capture , Bruce Fraser Rendering the Print: The Art of Photography , Karl Lang Color Management Overview , American Society of Media Photographers Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram