Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTravel Photography 101 (and Then Some): Capturing Moments for Beautiful Memories
Episode 68
In this episode of The Wild Photographer, host Court Whelan dives into a long-awaited deep dive: Travel Photography. It’s an episode designed for pho…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Light, Composition, Moment: Ralph Lee Hopkins, on Building a Life in Photography
Episode 67
In this episode of The Wild Photographer, Court sits down with Ralph Lee Hopkins—National Geographic photo instructor, expedition leader, and one of …
7 months, 1 week ago
Best Lenses and Gear for Wildlife Safari Photography
Episode 66
Summary
In this episode, Court Whelan discusses the essentials of wildlife photography, particularly focusing on the best lenses for wildlife safaris.…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
All About Night Photography with Jeff Pfaller: Eclipses, Stars, Fireflies, and Much More
Episode 65
Court sits down with Jeff Pfaller to go deep on photographing the night: Milky Way fundamentals, foreground strategy (and why your cell phone flashli…
8 months, 1 week ago
The Fundamental "Rules" of Photography
Episode 64
In this episode, Court lays out a practical foundation of photography “rules” — not as rigid constraints, but as dependable starting points. These pr…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
What's the Deal with ISO (and why you should care...a lot)
Episode 63
ISO is one of those photography tools that feels like a superpower… right up until it bites you. In this solo deep dive, Court unpacks why ISO is bot…
9 months, 1 week ago
Talking with Will Patino: The 4 Pillars of Landscape Photography, Simple Editing Techniques, and Why he Ditched the Tripod
Episode 62
Will Patino is a landscape photographer extraordinaire and excellent photography teacher. In this conversation, the New Zealand–based landscape photo…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Tricks for Tricky Lighting - How to Take Great Photos even in Bad Light
Episode 61
Harsh midday highlights, blinding backlight, gloomy overcast, barely-there dawn… and full-on darkness. In this episode of The Wild Photographer, Cour…
10 months ago
My Most Popular Episode (Re-Release): How Pro Photographers Get Perfect Wildlife Portraits
Episode 60
Ever wonder what makes a professional wildlife portrait pop? In this fan-favorite episode, Court breaks down the secrets behind tack-sharp eyes, butt…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
How to Make your Wildlife Photography More Captivating and Creative
Episode 59
In need of a creative jolt for your wildlife photography and get better, more captivating images (and memories)?
In this episode of The Wild Photogra…
11 months ago