Wild Nature Photography Podcast

In this episode, I discuss the oft-held and common belief that 'I could make better photographs, if only I had better gear'. This is a topic that has been much requested over the last year, but with a slight twist. Hint, it isn't the equipment that is holding you back from getting better photographs... Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buym...

In this episode, I review Nick Brandt's 'Across the Ravaged Land'. A hard-hitting look at African wildlife photography through the lens of what humanity is doing to the planet. Back in podcast number #79, I reviewed his fourth book, 'Inherit the Dust'. 'Across the Ravaged Land' forms part of his trilogy series 'A Shadow Falls', 'On this Earth' and 'Across the Ravaged Land'. The first two books were also available as a combined limited edition work. Nick Brandt Book Store Support the show Wild...

In this episode, I review the book 'Laponia Majestic Stillness' by Erlend and Orsolya Haarberg. This is a book I have a love/hate relationship with. Whilst I am a big fan of these two photographers' work, I find this book disappointing, with poor design and paper choice that ultimately leave me conflicted and confused. Laponia is available to purchase online HERE. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.c...

In this episode, I discuss the problem with modern social media camera reviews and how reviewers have lost sight of what matters most with cameras (hint: It isn't specifications). Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JoshuaHolko/membership Find us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joshuaholko/ Twitter: https:...

In this episode, I discuss how white your snow should be on a print. There’s a lot of high-key photography in which the majority of the image is pure white. Snow, without texture and tone in a print, will appear pure white and can often look unreal. Meanwhile, the actual scene may have been overcast, rendering the snow greyer or bluer. Wildlife paintings often render snow as grey or blue. How should you approach this? Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expedit...

In this episode, I discuss my current approach to culling and editing thousands of RAW photographs, whether from a long day in the field or upon returning to the studio at the end of a trip. I cover the software I use, why I use it, how I choose my selects, what gets kept and what gets deleted. Culling and editing can be an extremely time-consuming part of the photographic process, but it is an absolutely critical stage in distilling the work to a manageable level while keeping only the very ...

In this episode, I wrap up the two Svalbard expeditions I just completed (trip reports coming soon) with my thoughts on the experiences and wildlife encounters. I discuss the unfortunate incident in which the Polar Bear researcher's actions in Svalbard have again resulted in the tragic death of a Polar Bear (this time a young cub). Lastly, I also discuss the recent Asia/Pacific Photography awards, a revelation about autofocus when shooting in heavy snow, my plans for the rest of 2026, and mor...

In this episode, I discuss tripods, gimbals, skimmer pods and fluid heads, and when you should ditch them all and go handheld. This topic covers the equipment I am currently using, when I use it, when I prefer to ditch it and what I recommend for polar environments. Sachter Tripods Gitzo Tripods LeoFoto Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and fellow Nature Photographer: https://www.buy...

In this episode, I offer a strong opinion about why the 'People's Choice Award' is a bad idea in photographic competitions. Such categories are never won by the 'best' photograph in class but are invariably taken out by whoever can scream the loudest on social media, 'Vote for Me!' This approach is the exact antithesis of why anyone should be entering a photographic competition, and such categories do little to foster the promotion of quality photography. Entering photography competitions sho...

In this episode, I wrap up the three workshops I just completed in Iceland (two back-to-back workshops for the Arctic Fox in Hornstrandir and a private landscape trip to the south-west and south-eastern regions - trip reports coming soon). I also discuss what I want to see next from Canon and why dynamic range is just not that important as a camera metric. What I want next from Canon Why Dynamic Range is not that Important Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops ...

In this episode, I wrap up the photography festival Xposure in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and share my thoughts on this industry-leading event. Event organisers around the world should take note of what has been achieved and continues to be achieved in the UAE in relation to photography and photographic festivals and events. Sharjah and the Xposure organisers are setting both a world and industry-leading standard for others to follow. If you want to know where the cutting edge of pho...

In this episode, I wrap up the 2026 workshop for Pallas cat in the far eastern Steppe region of Mongolia (Read the Trip Report) and share my thoughts and insights on shooting in the field with the Canon RF 100-300mm f2.8L IS. I also discuss my Snow Leopard workshop (currently underway) and the upcoming photography festival in Sharjah in February. Support the show Wild Nature Photo Travel Photography Workshops and Expeditions around the World www.wildnaturephototravel.com Support the Show and...

In this episode, I review Travel and Documentary photographer Richard L'Anson's new magnum opus - 'Way Down South'. A massive tome of a book containing the sum of Richard's work from Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, South Shetlands and South Georgia. This was an interesting and thoroughly enjoyable book for me to review, as it's a subject and region near and dear to my heart and my passion for the world's Polar regions. Yesterday, I also released my new short film – Guardians of the Forest....