Wildlife Photography

In this episode, Rob and Josh are joined by Gary Farber from Hunts Photo, America’s oldest independent camera store, to discuss tips on purchasing camera equipment. Whether you prefer the in-store personal touch, or scour the internet for the best deals, this episode is worth a listen as the three discuss their own experiences and their approach to those major purchase decisions.Links to Hunts Photo are provided below, together with listener discount codes on some items for those listeners in the US.https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcastHunts Photo Gary Farber is the Director of Outside Sales and Speciality Markets for Hunt’s Photo and Video, America’s oldest independent camera store, established in 1889. https://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com/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 [email protected] 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/

Have you ever found yourself in the perfect moment, with the perfect conditions, and with your subjects performing in the perfect way, and feel yourself fearing that you’ll miss the moment and not take images worthy of the experience? You are not alone. In this episode, Rob and Josh discuss the fear of missing out, or FOMO as it is commonly referred to. Join two friends as they talk candidly about their experiences behind the lens.https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcastAbout 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 [email protected] 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/

In this episode Rob and Josh are joined by Georgina Steytler to talk about the crazy photography stories and her recent Wildlife Photographer of the Year win. In a podcast first, our guest is live with Rob in person, adding a wacky dimension to the recording. Join the three friends as they chat about all things photography - and be prepared for that infamous Aussie laugh!https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcastGeorgina Steytler is a multi-award-winning Australian nature photographer with a passion for birds, ethics, and conservation.Website: https://www.georginasteytler.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_steytler/Georgina’s book ‘For the Love of Flora’ can be viewed and purchased through this link - https://www.booktopia.com.au/for-the-love-of-flora-georgina-steytler/book/9781922388957.htmlAbout 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 [email protected] 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/

In this episode, Rob and Josh are joined by wildlife photographer Ray Hennessy, who traded the conventional life for the open road. From his custom camper van, Ray travels across North America photographing birds and teaching others how to capture the wild beauty around them. Tune in for a conversation about freedom, creativity, and what it really takes to live — and photograph — life on your own terms.Ray Hennessy is a full-time wildlife photographer specializing in bird photography, and a passionate educator in the art and craft of capturing nature. For the last few years Ray has lived full time in a van, roaming across North America in search of remarkable wildlife scenes and opportunities to connect with wild places. His photography emphasizes creative lighting, compelling composition, and integrating wildlife within the context of its habitat. Beyond making images, Ray is committed to helping others grow — offering workshops, mentorship, and online courses in photography.https://www.rayhennessy.com/https://www.instagram.com/rayhennessy_wildlife/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 [email protected] 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/We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our listeners for their support and feedback. If you have enjoyed the content and would like to say thank you, then please use the following link to ‘buy us a coffee’. We record the podcasts because we enjoy it and love the freedom it gives us to express our views, and to talk about subjects that are of interest to us, and hopefully to you too. The content will always be free, and there is no pressure at all to donate, unless you really want to say thanks. We will use any money to help cover the production and hosting costs. https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodca

With the internet awash with amazing wildlife photography, in this episode Rob and Josh discuss the importance of a backstory to an image. Join the two as they chat candidly about the relevance of adding additional written context to photographic work. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our listeners for their support and feedback. If you have enjoyed the content and would like to say thank you, then please use the following link to ‘buy us a coffee’. We record the podcasts because we enjoy it and love the freedom it gives us to express our views, and to talk about subjects that are of interest to us, and hopefully to you too. The content will always be free, and there is no pressure at all to donate, unless you really want to say thanks. We will use any money to help cover the production and hosting costs. https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcastAbout 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 [email protected] 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/