Wild And Exposed Podcast

Some have done a little, some have done a lot and then there are photographers like Daniel J. Cox who are trying to do it all. Daniel is the first guest on Wild and Exposed who has visited all seven continents. He is a Board Member for Polar Bears International and shares his experiences in the Arctic with Jason and Ron while sharing with you the ways that you too can contribute.

Nebraska-based conservation photographer Michael Forsberg started with a simple question, Where does your water come from? More than 10 years and 3 million images later, the Platte Basin Timelapse project continues to produce stories and inspire undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Nebraska and beyond.

Is it better to stick with the light or chase the subject, Hybrid Shooting, tripod use, what drives antler growth, these are just a few of the topics covered in this weeks episodes.

Join Jason as he introduces his friend Kelly and the pair describe one of the most powerful wildlife experiences imaginable. Late rut, a possible second estrus and a cool morning with fog filled light created a scenario worth sharing.

What does it take to be a professional wildlife photographer and who is the busiest guy in photography? Ron is joined in the field by Nature Smart’s Stan Tekiela. Stan describes his nine, yes nine pronged business model and how he finds balance on the road.

Big new gear announcements have dominated the headlines in the past month but listeners want to know what the little things are that make a big difference on location.

Australian born landscape photographer Will Patino has been an incredibly quick study. Not only has he mastered the art of capturing breathtaking naturescapes world wide, he parlayed his success into a curriculum to help you do the same.

Full-time nature photographer Alyce Bender reveals her secret to better wildlife images and to traveling safely alone: be a better naturalist. Hear how observing animal behavior helps Alyce stay aware of her surroundings and anticipate a great action photo.

The guys discuss the positives and negatives of the mirrorless transition, planning for the fall and a listener question that will give you a leg up when trying “warm up a cold call” to secure permission to photograph on private land.

From singe day trips to multi day land or water they cover it all. If you want to get away from the crowds and have the brown bear photo opportunities of a lifetime you’ll want to listen to this episode.

Polly's groundbreaking career took her to far flung corners of Alaska from Unimak Island to Juneau and many places in between. If you are looking to take your Alaska adventures to the next level prepare to be inspired by Polly’s journey to some the wildest places in the Last Frontier.

Conservation photographer and filmmaker Morgan Heim knows how to tell a story. It might take climbing 25 feet up the Astoria-Megler Bridge at slack tide to attach two time lapse cameras over the Columbia River—known as “the Graveyard of the Pacific”—or following a mule deer on an 85-mile migratory path over the Wyoming Range and Salt River Range, but getting the story and getting it out into the world are two of Morgan’s specialties.

This week on Wild and Exposed catch up with the whole crew before Jason heads to Alaska. They guys share pro-tips, talk gear and Mark makes a long awaited announcement on his future kit and what led him there.

Chris is a Sony professional and relays his thoughts on the incredible three in one masterpiece that is the Sony A1. Hear his first person review of the pros and cons of this system after traveling with this camera exclusively for several months.

Hear how these photographers build endurance and strength and reduce the risk for injury for those grueling days when the pedometer hits 20,000 steps.