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Outdoor Photography School Tick Safety Guide

How to Protect Yourself From Ticks [REPLAY]

Outdoor Photography Podcast

10/11/22 • 12 min

Episode 80: In today’s quick Tidbit Tuesday, I share five quick tips on how to protect yourself from contracting a tick-borne illness after spending time in nature. Ticks are prevalent all over the world, and while their bites are sometimes harmless, they can also transmit pathogens that cause pretty debilitating diseases. Preventing bites in the first place can go a long way in keeping you safe from these little critters.

LINKS MENTIONED:

Submit your favorite photography or outdoor tip for a special Tidbit Tuesday featuring our listeners by Sunday Oct 16, 2022 here: https://www.speakpipe.com/OutdoorPhotographyPodcast or go to https://www.outdoorphotographypodcast.com and click the “Submit a Question” button to record your voice message. Be sure to include your photography website and/or social media handle in your recording!

Informational Links:

How to Safely Remove a Tick Video

Symptoms of Tick-Borne Illnesses (CDC)

Environmental Protection Agency’s Repellent Search Tool

List of Repellents Safe for Skin

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

Product Links:

Sawyer Permethrin Products

Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent

Outdoor clothing companies that provide permethrin-containing clothing:

LL Bean

REI
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Becoming a Student of Light With Sean Bagshaw

Outdoor Photography Podcast

05/31/22 • 88 min

Episode 61: Today I sit down with Oregon-based landscape photographer and educator, Sean Bagshaw, to chat about:

How he transitioned from teaching middle school science to being a full-time landscape photographer and photography educator
How he analyzed his own photographs and how that helped to improve his photography early on
The importance of connecting with other photographers as part of his growth as a self-taught photographer
How to translate what you connect with in the landscape into a compelling photograph and the importance of curiosity
His approach to composition and the questions he asks himself when composing
The role of shadow when it comes to being a student of light
Understanding the three types of pixel values: luminosity, hue, and saturation
Luminosity masks and why you may choose to use them in your photo-developing process
How to know when to use different types of multiple exposure blending
A whole lot more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: http://www.outdoorexposurephoto.com/

Follow Sean Bagshaw on:

Producing Better Prints Video Tutorial with Sean Bagshaw and Zack Schnepf

Get 20% off all of Sean’s video tutorials and on the TK Panel with code “outdoorexp20”

Photo Cascadia website: http://www.photocascadia.com/

Sean’s photographs we discussed:

“Psychedelic Dettifoss”

“Lineage”

Atlas of the Heart, Brené Brown (Amazon affiliate link meaning I receive a commission at no extra cost to you if you use that link to make a purchase)

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Bender’s wild wolf encounter

How To Be a Better Nature Photographer With Alyce Bender

Outdoor Photography Podcast

06/14/22 • 69 min

Episode 63: Today I sit down with professional nature photographer, Alyce Bender, to chat about:

Early childhood experiences that led to her passion for photography as a kid
How certain skills she learned in the military have helped her with leading photography tours and how photography served as a creative outlet from the rigors of duty
Why she continues to visit Japan for photography after having lived there for two years
How living a nomadic, RV-based life for about a year helped launch her photography career
Tips for traveling and doing photography alone
Her approach to planning photography trips around the world and how she quickly immerses herself in a new landscape
An interesting story about how a Google algorithm rabbit hole led her to a conservation project about Lesser prairie chickens
How being a better naturalist will improve your nature and wildlife photography
How she approaches wildlife compositions and what her “why” is for creating photographs of wildlife
The story behind her first wild wolf encounter
And a whole lot more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: http://www.abenderphotography.com/

Follow Alyce Bender on:

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

Journal of Wildlife Photography

Episode 7: Creating Images With Impact in Conservation Photography with Jaymi Heimbuch
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Personal Growth Through Landscape Photography With Brie Stockwell

Outdoor Photography Podcast

10/19/21 • 80 min

Episode 29: Today, I sit down with Texas-based landscape photographer and personal coach, Brie Stockwell, to chat about:

How a personal coaching experience set her on a journey to learn landscape photography
Setting impossible goals and discovering the possibilities within you
Learning how to fail well and using it as a growth experience
Moving past fear, self-doubt, and comparisonitis
How changing your mindset around success can help you create images you’re proud of
The value of printing images
Being active on social media
And so much more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: http://www.creativemindscoach.com/ [Mention the “Outdoor Photography Podcast” and book a discovery call with Brie that includes a free 45-minute coaching mini-session. Details are on her website]

Follow Brie Stockwell on Twitter

Follow A Creative Affair Podcast Series

Clubhouse: Brie Stockwell

Artist’s View Catcher (affiliate link)

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North American Nature Photography Association

Protecting Your Camera Gear While in Nature

Outdoor Photography Podcast

10/12/21 • 12 min

Episode 28: In today’s Tidbit Tuesday, I answer a listener question about camera backpacks - specifically waterproof (not just water-resistant) camera backpack options. I also give some tips on how to protect your camera gear while spending time in the great outdoors. Enjoy!

OPS Article: Gear You Need for Outdoor Photography

OPS Video: How to Protect Your Camera in Bad Weather

OPS Video: Camera Bag Hack

Episode 17: Exploration, Conservation, and Empathy With Charles Bergman

RAND Photography Insurance

Thank you to our contributing guests, Charles Bergman and Talor Stone, for their helpful advice!

Product Links:

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

Gura Gear Waterproof Camera Backpacks

Geckobrands Waterproof Paddler Backpack 30L

MindShift Stash Master Top Load Insert

Leki Lite CORE-TEC Anti-shock Hiking Poles (I use these)

Peak Design Softshell Camera Cover

Lenscoat Raincoats

Ruggard Camera Rain Cover

Microfiber Cloths

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Creative Living and Expressive Photography With Alister Benn

Outdoor Photography Podcast

10/05/21 • 79 min

Episode 27: Today, I sit down with Scotland-based landscape photographer and educator, Alister Benn, to chat about:

His journey into being a full-time landscape photographer
What expressive photography means to him
The idea of possessing creativity through creative living
The role of emotions in personal expression and creativity
The relationship between innate creativity and the subconscious mind
His five figures of engagement: luminosity, contrast, color, geometry, and atmosphere and how they allow us to compose more creatively
How openness, acceptance, and non-judgment cultivate creativity
Finding your creative voice through failures, experiments, practice, and play
How color can blind us somewhat to the strength or weakness of a composition
And so much more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://expressive.photography [Get 15% off any of Alister’s educational offerings on his website using coupon code OUTDOOR15]

Follow the Expressive Photography YouTube Channel

Alister’s Luminosity and Contrast Theory Ebook

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Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop

Kick Your Photography Rut in the Butt and Q&A

Outdoor Photography Podcast

06/08/21 • 19 min

Episode 10: Do you have days when you feel burnt out or totally stuck in a photography slump? Do you ever feel like your creative juices are just all dried up? Or nothing feels exciting to photograph? I know I do. In this episode, I share five ways to help you get through the photography doldrums and back to feeling inspired about your work.

And then, I answer some of your submitted questions. Enjoy!

LINKS MENTIONED:

OPS Article: Protect Your Photos With This Backup Strategy

Recommended Photography Podcasts:

F-Stop Collaborate and Listen (listen to Episode 1 for my interview with Matt Payne)

Impact: The Conservation Photography Podcast (listen to Episode 7 for my interview with Jaymi Heimbuch)

Wild & Exposed Podcast

Vision & Light

Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase.

Creative Nature and Outdoor Photography, Brenda Tharp (listen to Episode 5 for my interview with Brenda Tharp)

Expressive Nature Photography, Brenda Tharp

The Nature of Yosemite: A Visual Journey, Robb Hirsch (listen to Episode 9 for my interview with Robb Hirsch)

The Art of Photography, Bruce Barnbaum

More Than a Rock, Guy Tal

Skylum’s Luminar

Backblaze

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Impactful and Practical Wildlife Photography With Juan Pons

Outdoor Photography Podcast

01/08/22 • 79 min

Episode 41: Today I sit down with wildlife and landscape photographer,Juan Pons, to chat about:

How the right teacher at the right time inspired his journey into photography
How his curiosity and interest in studying wildlife led to becoming a wildlife photographer
His approach to teaching and leading photography workshops and why many of his workshops are all-inclusive
Why winter is a great season for photographing wildlife
The key skills, techniques, and knowledge for making meaningful wildlife compositions
Tips on camera settings for wildlife
How to connect with your subject without disturbing it
And much more!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Website: https://www.juanpons.org

Follow Juan Pons on:
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

The BoilerPlate Rhino, David Quammen

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Coaching and Mentoring with Colleen

How to Make Money as an Outdoor Photographer

Outdoor Photography Podcast

07/05/22 • 34 min

Episode 66: In this special Tidbit Tuesday episode, I’m joined by landscape photographer and previous guest, Colleen Miniuk, to chat about:

Different revenue options for turning your photography passion into a business or side hustle
How to research and approach new clients and/or media outlets
The most important question you can ask when working with potential clients
The AICA-S Sales Framework
Potential revenue sources for landscape and nature photographers
Important questions to ask yourself before taking the leap
And many more nuggets of advice and helpful tips!

LINKS MENTIONED:

Colleen Miniuk’s Website: http://www.colleenminiuk.com

Follow Colleen on:

Instagram

Facebook

Episode 19: Visual Perception and Cultivating Creativity With Colleen Miniuk

Guerrilla Marketing, Jay Conrad Levisten (Amazon affiliate link)