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For over 40 years, Steve Gettle has dedicated his life to capturing the stunning beauty of nature through his lens. With countless hours spent photographing wildlife and the breathtaking landscapes that surround us, Steve’s work radiates his deep love for the natural world. His vibrant images invite viewers to appreciate the wonders of wildlife and wild places like never before.
Steve has had his work featured in a variety of esteemed publications, such as National Geographic, Canadian Geographic, Audubon Magazine, and the BBC. His photographs have also been featured in calendars and books from organisations such as the World Wildlife Fund and the National Wildlife Federation, underscoring his dedication to wildlife conservation.
Nicole’s journey as a photographer and a naturalist started in her teenage years, knee-deep in the wonders of nature beside a frog pond near her home. Gazing through the camera lens, watching behaviours, this early experience ignited her enduring love for the natural world. As happens to many of us, however, the working world called, leading her into a 20-year career in management consulting. Despite this detour, her passion for wildlife never wavered.
Ultimately, she combined her love for nature with her commitment to wildlife and advocacy by volunteering with an environmental nonprofit in Northern Virginia: the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy. She served as its President for ten years, where she played a key role in its growth, and ultimately left her career in management consulting to become the Conservancy’s first Executive Director.
Steve and Nicole offer wildlife experiences for those with a passion for wildlife and nature.
Find out more on their website: Wildlife Tours and Photography Workshops - Gettle Photography
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Last week, we looked at what happens when there is a failure of perception. This week, we look at the opposite problem: when the camera tells you exactly what to do, but the result is incorrectly exposed.
Are you asking the right question?
This is the final part of the three-podcast series looking at exposure issues.
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In part two of this exploration of exposure, we look at situations where everything looks great, but when you look at the image in the camera, it is nothing like what you saw.
We’ll look at why this happens and what you can do about it.
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Have you ever had a situation where a shot looks good, but when you check the photo, the exposure is off? Well, I’m sure we’ve often experienced it, and it’s one of those mistakes you only make once. Except… you don’t.
I had a similar situation recently. Nothing went wrong… except I forgot one thing. This is how our cameras work.
Getting the correct exposure is one of the most important aspects of photography. You have much greater latitude and creative potential in post with a correctly exposed photograph than you do with one that’s incorrectly exposed. 
In this podcast, I’ll walk you through a feature on your camera that you may not be aware of, or may have forgotten about.
Please like and subscribe, and next Friday I’ll be talking about when light tricks you!
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Most people think wildlife photography is about having the longest lens and the most expensive camera. But the truth is, some of the biggest mistakes happen after you’ve been doing this for years. Today I’m breaking down seven wildlife photography mistakes even experienced photographers still make — and how to fix them.
Chasing Gear Instead of Mastering Technique
Ignoring Animal Behaviour Patterns
Poor Ethics and Disturbing Wildlife
Shooting in Bad Light Without a Plan
Over-Reliance on Autofocus and Auto Modes
Not Preparing for the Environment
Overshooting and Under-Editing
And remember:
The best lens is the one you know
Get low, change your angle
Wait for the eyes to catch light
Silence is your superpower
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