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Episode 47 - What Makes a Photograph Creative?
Jun 24, 2026
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Episode 46 - Elitism in Wildlife Photography
Apr 27, 2026
1h 16m 23s
Episode 45 - Is Wildlife Photography Becoming too Staged?
Apr 5, 2026
1h 15m 31s
Episode 44 - How Art Intersects with Photography with Guest Victoria Hillman
Mar 2, 2026
1h 16m 13s
Episode 43 - Literal or Creative?
Jan 24, 2026
1h 16m 13s
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| 6/24/26 | ![]() Episode 47 - What Makes a Photograph Creative? | Creative photography is becoming increasingly popular, and with more people than ever pushing artistic boundaries, Rob and Josh discuss what actually makes a photograph creative. Join the two for a candid discussion as they delve into another interesting topic.WildArt is also returning in the guise of the new WildArt Bird Photography Awards. Rob and Josh explain the new format, who’s behind it and what the awards will be looking for. Visit the all new WildArt website - https://www.wabpa.com/As well as wildlife photographers, we are passionate about conservation and do everything we can to support grass-roots conservation initiatives across the globe. This year, through both WildArt and the podcast, we are supporting Western Australia’s Black Cockatoos through efforts coordinated by Perth NRM. If you have enjoyed the content, then why not say thank you by making a small donation directly to this conservation effort? Click the link to go directly to the donation page for more information and to part with some cash!https://www.perthnrm.com/wildart-bird-photography-awards-donations/About the Hosts:Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Bird Photography Awards. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now an intergral part of WildArt Bird Photography Awards.Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.comFind out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Bird Photography Awards website can be found here - https://www.wabpa.com/Jiří Hřebíček - https://www.jirihrebicek.com/ | — | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | ![]() Episode 46 - Elitism in Wildlife Photography✨ | elitismwildlife photography+3 | — | Bird Photographer of the YearWildArt Photographer of the Year | — | wildlife photographyelitism+3 | — | 1h 16m 23s | |
| 4/5/26 | ![]() Episode 45 - Is Wildlife Photography Becoming too Staged?✨ | wildlife photographycontrolled photography+3 | — | Bird Photographer of the YearWildArt Photographer of the Year | — | wildlife photographystaged photography+3 | — | 1h 15m 31s | |
| 3/2/26 | ![]() Episode 44 - How Art Intersects with Photography with Guest Victoria Hillman✨ | wildlife photographyart+3 | Victoria Hillman | Bird Photographer of the YearForgotten Little Creatures | — | wildlife photographyart+4 | — | 1h 16m 13s | |
| 1/24/26 | ![]() Episode 43 - Literal or Creative?✨ | photographycreative intent+3 | — | Bird Photographer of the YearWildArt Photographer of the Year | — | wildlife photographycreative photography+3 | — | 1h 16m 13s | |
| 1/1/26 | ![]() Episode 42 - Looking Back on 2025 and Forward to 2026✨ | wildlife photographyyear in review+3 | — | Bird Photographer of the YearWildArt Photographer of the Year+1 | 20252026 | wildlifephotography+5 | — | — | |
| 12/20/25 | ![]() Episode 41 - Equipment Buying Tips with Guest Gary Farber✨ | camera equipmentpurchasing tips+3 | Gary Farber | Hunt’s Photo and VideoBird Photographer of the Year+1 | — | camera equipmentbuying tips+3 | Hunts Photolistener discount codes | — | |
| 11/11/25 | ![]() Episode 40 - The Fear of Missing Out✨ | photographyfear of missing out+3 | — | Bird Photographer of the YearWildArt Photographer of the Year | — | FOMOwildlife photography+3 | — | — | |
| 10/24/25 | ![]() Episode 39 - The Crazy and Wacky with Georgina Steytler✨ | wildlife photographyphotography stories+4 | Georgina Steytler | Wildlife Photographer of the YearBird Photographer of the Year+2 | — | wildlife photographyGeorgina Steytler+4 | — | 1h 38m 06s | |
| 10/14/25 | ![]() Episode 38 - Life on the Road with Ray Hennessy✨ | wildlife photographyvan life+3 | Ray Hennessy | WildArt Photographer of the YearBird Photographer of the Year+2 | — | wildlifephotography+3 | — | — | |
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| 9/18/25 | ![]() Episode 37 - How Important is the Backstory to an Image?✨ | wildlife photographybackstory+3 | — | Bird Photographer of the YearWildArt Photographer of the Year+1 | — | wildlife photographybackstory+3 | — | — | |
| 8/24/25 | ![]() Episode 36 - Are You Stuck in a Rut? | In this episode, Rob and Josh discuss the becoming creatively becalmed, the pressure of constantly producing new work, and the need to take a break from photography from time to time. They talk about the various ways they look at photography when things become stale, the ways in which they find renewed enthusiasm and inspiration, and becoming comfortable with taking a break from it all. The conversation takes some interesting philosophical detours, so join the two as they chat candidly about their recent creative droughts.About the Hosts:Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.comFind out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/ | — | ||||||
| 7/17/25 | ![]() Episode 35 - A Wider Perspective with Caleb Hoover | In this episode, Rob and Josh are joined by guest Caleb Hoover, a young professional wildlife photographer from the United States. With a passion for adventure and the great outdoors, his early interest in art was quickly replaced by photography as he sought to document the landscapes he explored, and the birds and other wildlife he found along the way. With a natural disposition and talent for capturing the wider scene, his work seeks to capture the pure essence of the places he visits and the birds he encounters through a wider perspective. During the conversation, Caleb shares his unique perspective on wildlife photography and his approach to life and adventure. Caleb’s work can be found by visiting his website and Instagram account, links for which are provided below: https://www.calebghoover.com/https://www.instagram.com/calebg.hoover/About the Hosts:Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.comFind out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/ | — | ||||||
| 5/30/25 | ![]() Episode 34 - Shooting in the spring | In this episode, Rob and Josh chat about one of their favourite seasons, Spring. The discussion starts with the change of the guard from wintering birds to spring migrants and summer visitors, but the two quickly go off on the usual tangents and discuss what they have been up to, where they have been, and what they have been photographing. Join two friends as they discuss photography and wildlife, and share some hints, tips and insights.About the Hosts:Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.comFind out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/ | — | ||||||
| 4/21/25 | ![]() Episode 33 - The Shetland Experience with Guest Rebecca Nason | The Shetland Islands, is an archipelago in Scotland and the most northerly point of the United Kingdom lying between Orkney, the Faroe Islands, and Norway. It is also one of the most incredible and important locations for breeding seabirds in the world. In the summer of 2023 both Rob and Josh visited these amazing islands and were captivated by their rugged beauty and the birds that breed there. The pair are joined by wildlife photographer Rebecca Nason who lives on the Islands and runs Shetland Seabird Tours and the Noss Boat with her partner Phil Harris. Rebecca shares her knowledge of the islands and their birds, and Rob and Joss recall their trips and experiences. This is a must listen episode as the three share some valuable insights on the location and its birds. Their love and enthusiasm for the islands makes for a very compelling listen that hopefully will inspire your own adventures.About Rebecca:Rebecca hails from a family of keen naturalists & globe trotters & can’t remember a time when she didn’t have a passion for wildlife & photography. She has an MSc in Conservation Management & a 2:1 Hons degree in Geography & Environmental Studies. A varied career as a freelance ecologist & completely self-taught wildlife photographer, Rebecca also regularly guided wildlife tours in Shetland & overseas in locations including Sweden, Lesvos & Spitsbergen. Rebecca was Assistant Warden & Seabird Officer on Fair Isle for 2 years & has a passion for seabirds & cetaceans.Rebecca has excellent ornithological & communication skills & has worked in the tourism & conservation sectors throughout the last 20 years. She has been an award winning wildlife photographer for the last 12 years & an acclaimed wildlife photographic judge, for the prestigious Bird Photographer of the Year for 3 years before being a WildArt Photographer of the Year judge. She is keen to share her photographic passion with our passengers on our bespoke tours, so they too can enjoy the numerous photographic opportunities whilst aboard the Noss Boat.Rebecca has worked for several ecological consultancies carrying out bird survey work on both land & sea. She is a full member of the Chartered Institute of Ecology & Environmental Management & a full committee member, treasurer & membership secretary of the Shetland Bird Club. Rebecca is the first woman to be invited to join the Shetland Rarities Committee in Summer 2024.https://www.shetlandseabirdtours.com/https://www.instagram.com/puffinpassion/https://www.instagram.com/shetlandseabirdtours/About the Hosts:Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.comFind out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/ | — | ||||||
| 3/21/25 | ![]() Episode 32 - Printing Your work | In this episode, Rob and Josh discuss printing. In a digital world, so many of us no longer physically print our photographs, which is such a shame. The friends discuss the advantages and deep satisfaction of creating a physical print from your photography skills. They dive into the options available, the pitfalls, and share their own experiences of creating prints.About the Hosts: Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.comFind out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/ | — | ||||||
| 1/30/25 | ![]() Episode 31 - How Badly Can You Treat Your Gear?! | Wildlife photography can involve harsh environments, extreme conditions, and lots of stuff that isn’t exactly friendly towards sensitive optical and electronic equipment. In this episode, Rob and Josh talk about how far they push camera gear, some of the equipment they have damaged over the years, and how they see their tools of the trade. Join the two friends as they chat about the subject in their usual candid style.About the Hosts: Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.comFind out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/ | — | ||||||
| 12/24/24 | ![]() Episode 30 - Our 2024 Photography Highlights | About the HostsRob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.comFind out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/ | — | ||||||
| 12/8/24 | ![]() Episode 29 - Wildlife Photography - Alone or with Friends? | Wildlife photography can often be a rather solitary business and most of us tend to shoot alone most of the time, but sometimes nothing quite beats teaming up with good friends for a few sessions. In this episode, Rob and Josh talk about the differences between shooting alone or with friends and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both. Join two friends as they chat candidly about their own experiences, share stories, opinions and advice.About the HostsRob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Find out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/ | — | ||||||
| 11/1/24 | ![]() Episode 28 - Prime versus Zoom | About the HostsRob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Find out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/ | — | ||||||
| 10/10/24 | ![]() Episode 27 - Photography Competitons - An Organiser's Perspective | In this episode, Rob and Josh discuss photography competitions from the perspective of an organiser and a judge. The two address many of the topics that are raised by competition entrants and chat candidly about the dynamics of running a competition from the other side of the fence. Listen in if you’d like to know more about how competitions are put together and how the judging process works.About the HostsRob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Find out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/ | — | ||||||
| 9/4/24 | ![]() Episode 26 - Warts and All with Guest Matthew Sullivan | In this episode Rob and Josh are joined by Matthew Sullivan, a wildlife photographer based in Florida, USA with a passion for reptiles and amphibians, and underwater photography. The discussion revolves around those things that Matt loves the best and, in the spirit of the podcast tradition, hosts and guest dive down all sorts of rabbit holes. Enjoy a relaxed discussion between three people who share a passion for wildlife and photography.To find out more about Matthew and his work, visit his website and Instagram feed by using the links below:https://www.9milesnorth.com/https://www.instagram.com/formerlyhomelessphotographer/About the HostsRob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Find out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/ | — | ||||||
| 7/30/24 | ![]() Episode 25 - Conservation and Photojournalism with Guest Jay Fleming | To learn more about Jay visit his website: https://www.jayflemingphotography.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayflemingphotography/About the HostsRob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Find out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/ | — | ||||||
| 7/6/24 | ![]() Episode 24 - Making the Most of Unfavourable Conditions | When we travel to photograph wildlife, the one thing we can never control is the weather. In this episode, Rob and Josh talk about shooting in unfavourable conditions, and discuss how your experience can lead to experimentation and surprisingly pleasing results. Join two friends as they chat about wildlife and photography, and share their experiences.About the HostsRob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Find out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/ | — | ||||||
| 6/11/24 | ![]() Episode 23 - Bird Photography Clichés | About the HostsRob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.Find out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/ | — | ||||||
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