
Protecting Your Camera Gear While in Nature
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
North American Nature Photography Association
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
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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
North American Nature Photography Association
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
***
HAVE A QUESTION?
Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday
LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?
Ways you can support the show:
Share the show with others!
CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?
Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook
ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)
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Creative Living and Expressive Photography With Alister Benn
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 Alister Benn on Instagram
Follow the Expressive Photography YouTube Channel
Alister’s Luminosity and Contrast Theory Ebook
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Personal Growth Through Landscape Photography With Brie Stockwell
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 Instagram
Follow Brie Stockwell on Twitter
Follow A Creative Affair Podcast Series
Clubhouse: Brie Stockwell
Artist’s View Catcher (affiliate link)
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CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?
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ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)
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