August 2019

Photographing wildlife can be one of the most rewarding activities in photography.

But how do you deal with the unpredictable nature of animals?

How do you position yourself to get the best shot?

And what can you do when you’re left to the lighting effects of Mother Nature?

In this episode, we talk to wildlife photographer Scott Bourne about why he photographs wildlife, his approach to wildlife photography, the story behind the amazing image he spent 13 years chasing, why birds are the hardest thing to photograph and how to do it, what really makes a great wildlife photo, what most photographers are getting wrong, where the good places are, how to get great shots at a zoo, working around glass and fences, the importance of pre-visualisation and camera settings/focus.

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How do you shoot groups and still make everyone look natural?

When you’re a newbie photographer, your friends often ask you to shoot 21st birthdays, weddings, school events and so on. In other words, groups of people. But this can be a challenge if you’re not sure of the basic rules you need to adhere to when you’re shooting groups.

In this episode, Gina and Valerie discuss what you need to know in terms of location, posing, styling and direction.

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Show Notes

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We chat to fine art landscape photographer Tom Putt who went from photographing birds to sport and eventually landscapes.

Tom spends many months of every year creating new photographs for upcoming limited and open edition prints and book projects.

You’ll discover: What makes a killer landscape image and why, how do you connect with the landscape to create an image that is more than just a generic shot, aerial vs drone photography, how you prepare for a shoot, preferred gear, techniques, the pros and cons of working with galleries, tips for shooting, tips for printing and much more.

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Show Notes

Tom in . . .

Getting sharp images is a perennial problem – even if you’re following all the rules! So why aren’t your images always pin-sharp? Before you get your eyes checked or take your camera back to the shop, consider whether these 5 issues could be the reason your pictures are “soft”.

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Show Notes 1. Motion Blur

Motion blur is when the subject you are photographing moves.

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Above: photographing a moving subject with slow shutter speed (image right) will cause motion blur. A faster shutter speed (image left) will freeze the action and eliminate motion blur.

The best and easiest way control motion . . .