Wild And Exposed Podcast

The WE team sits down with talented and experienced northern expedition photographer Charles Glatzer! Listen in as they discuss their go-to strategies for shooting marketable images in the harsh conditions of winter. Select gear of all types are covered, from cameras, lenses, clothing, with several choice tips thrown in for good measure.

Another information packed episode! Michael and Ron are joined by Avian Ecologist and photographer, Dr. Mark Cook. Hear the stories Dr. Cook shares from his countless hours in the field, threats to the Everglades ecosystem to details of his photographic and academic journeys. Learn first hand what you can do as a photographer to assist field researchers not only in Florida but worldwide.

How did the son of a portrait and studio photographer become obsessed with photographing the wild? Michael and Ron are joined by Cortney Nalley to hear the answer to that and many other questions on this weeks Wild and Exposed Podcast. 

Join us for MORE fan questions this week as the guys pick up where they left off in response to listener questions and sharing what experience has taught us from the field. Learn what it takes to create an image that sells and what makes a caribou’s hooves click as it traverses the tundra. Wild and Exposed is our name and Wildlife Photography is our game. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the ride!

Michael, Mark and Ron dial it in to focus on a batch of great listener questions in this week’s tips, tricks, and hacks podcast! Listen in as the guys answer your questions from camera gear, camera settings, shooting technique, travel tips, image editing, photo or video composition, animal behavior and dynamic images. We’ll have more listener question podcasts ahead… so keep them coming in!

Tune in for highlight reel stories and gear tests from Mark’s latest adventures! Fresh off his fall wildlife photography expeditions that began in the picturesque Rocky Mountains then pivoted to the raw and rugged tundra of remote Newfoundland, Mark shares his wilderness adventures.

Award winning Avian photographer/cinematographer, Gerrit Vyn of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology joins Michael and Ron to discuss the use of photo blinds and going the extra mile to ensure that the subject always comes first. Gerrit shares methods employed to photograph threatened and endangered species worldwide as well as landing those dream clips that tell the “Rest of the Story”!

The mirrorless camera revolution is here! Listen in as Michael, Mark and Ron, learn the new go-to setup for career action “Sports Illustrated” photographer Darren Carroll. Hear why Darren switched 100% to Sony and why he feels that the mirrorless revolution is as big a deal to today’s photography ( whether it’s action sports or wildlife & nature) as when digital photography replaced slide film!

Listen in as Rick and Libby, with MooseMan Nature Photography describe a new adventure they discovered, when stumbling upon a bobcat den. Rick and Libby also share information on how you can make a living on photography alone as well as the many reasons why they love using the Nikon mirrorless camera.

Ron sits down with Nature’s Best Youth photographer of the Year, Isaac Spotts where the two discuss Isaac’s passion for wildlife and the drive that it takes to find success. Isaac explains the lengths one must go to in order to “Get the Shot”!!

Leaving off from the last episode, “The Importance of Copywriting, Watermarking, and Camera Technology”, Michael, Mark and Ron catch up, continuing their conversation discussing photographing in the field and the enjoyment of meeting new wildlife photographers, friends and followers of the podcast. The guys also share where they are now photographing the rut, changes in the season and how it is affecting the rut.

Michael, Mark, and Ron catch up and discuss all the new camera technology the importance of watermarking and copywriting your images.

Sitting down in Alaska with Michael, are wildlife photographers, Kate, and Adam Rice. Originally from Northern Minnesota, the couple sold all their belongings to build a van in which would become their new home and travel in search of all things wild. Enjoy the adventures they share as well as their experiences using mirrorless cameras.

Todays show we have Shayne McGuire, an internationally recognized and published photographer, and credentialed teacher in commercial photography. Shayne shares her experience and knowledge of photography that will have you wanting to sign up for a tour today.

Join Michael and Mark as they highlight their adventure photographing & filming moose on an epic mid-summer trip!