Nature Photography Secrets

We have come to one of those times in life where it is no longer workable for us to continue this podcast.  We deeply appreciate your support and presence with us throughout this journey. We hope that everything you heard gave you the skills to take world class images.  Please keep sharing your work so we can keep people caring about the planet. This is a thank you and final farewell.

In this episode, Lou and Julie share stories of everyday mistakes they have both made and watch clients repeatedly make.  Learn what they do to overcome repeating those mistakes. Listen in to discover the secret to staying photography fit and what to do each time you change scenes and subject matter. When you understand in advance what to look out for, you will get better photos every shoot. Use these easy steps to avoid clipping tails, wings and hooves.  Learn how to play with features on your camera you thought you would never use but might need in a pinch. Lou and Julie teach you how to think about the use of focus points for different scenarios and how to prep yourself before you take a trip. In a few easy steps they share how to master manual focus in low contrast situations.  This episode is full of masterful tricks that will take you farther.  

In this lively episode, Lou and Julie talk to award winning nature photographer and influencer, Chase Dekker.  Chase has an impressive resume including multiple assignments with Nat Geo.  He studied as a naturalist and discovered his love for the camera. Chase shares his best practices and tips for always getting the shot in the heat of the action.  He discusses how to recognize patterned behavior, track rapid scene changes and use it to your advantage.   Enjoy the many stories and the varied environments Chase has shot in to learn what you can do differently to improve and add variety to the images you get.  If you are ever in Monterey, CA, come join us on a whale watch. www.ChaseDekker.com

Join Lou and Julie for a delightful episode featuring Lou's grandson, Peter Kersey.  At 10-years old, Peter Kersey designed a science project to discover if smaller birds had faster wing beats than larger birds and he won an award! He learned how to use a camera to stop the motion his eyes could not see.  For his research, Peter Kersey followed Lou's recipe for capturing wing detail by making sure his shutter speeds were high. Listen in to discover what Peter Kersey learned about small bird photography and how easy it was for him to capture the research images he needed to prove his theory.  His story demonstrates how great photography is child's play. Make sure to follow Peter Kersey's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rVaGDwUu-A

Have you ever wanted to know what the really good bird photographers know about how to get shots that stand out?  Join Lou and Julie as they welcome Mark Smith, one of the premier bird photographers in the US, to the show.  Mark is known for his incredible shots, slow motion video and tutorials on how to get the ultimate bird photo. Mark shares his heart-warming stories of tracking bird families and how he witnessed behavior he's never seen before.  He explains his tricks and tips for creating images that stand out. How to use focus points to get more of what you want from a scene and discover how to put yourself in the right place at the right time for capturing dramatic bird action. If you love photographing birds and want to improve your shots, Mark is the guy who will give you the answers.  This episode is loaded with laughs and lots of useful photographic information. Listen now! Find Mark here: https://msmithphotos.com @JulieSteelman @LouCoetzer Travel with us: admin@cnpsafaris.com

Have you ever wondered how to squeeze every drop out of your time, energy and money on photography trips?  Listen in as Lou and Julie break down how to make sure your trips are filled with high photographic productivity and results you love. Julie shares her stories of the difference it made traveling with Lou to Tanzania, India and Alaska.  Lou has a particular formula he uses wherever he goes that ensures he gets the best shots, the largest variety of action and minimize interference.   Lou is a master nature photographer who has built his business on ensuring his clients get the most out of their trips and maximizing their photographic productivity. Traveling with Lou is different because he isn't a photographer adding travel to his business but instead has built his business on successful wildlife action photography. Traveling with Lou is a game changer for the passionate photographer who wants to get more and you can join us on upcoming trips by visiting CNPsafariscom.com or email admin@cnpsafaris.com.

One of the great photography myths is to NEVER shoot above 400 ISO.  But Lou and Julie see it differently, given the impressive upgrades in technology.  Do you know if you camera sensor is ISO invariant?  Do you know what ISO invariance means?   In this technical episode, Lou breaks down the DXO Mark sensor data for your camera system.  Learn what are the optimal settings for your system and how to get every drop of tech out of your camera by understanding the science. Most people don't understand or have never heard of ISO invariance so they stay stuck shooting only at one ISO, fully ignoring the latests developments in technology and post-production software.  It's quite possible you can be pushing your ISO's so much higher to gain precious shutter speed when necessary.  But are you? Lou and Julie see far too many photographers buying innovative high-end equipment only to keep using the same settings they did with lower quality gear.  Why?  Because most people don't understand the science behind their system and how to harness that technological power to improve their images. Listen to this episode and never wonder again about how to get the most out of your camera, the sensor and make optimal lens choices.  Stop limiting the use of that powerful technology you hold in your hands and start improving your results today.  

Have you ever wondered how well-known photographers seem to have a signature look to their images?  It's because the lens looks both ways.  What that means is how we are feeling, what we are thinking and what we are seeing all get embedded within the image. When we are fumbling with our settings, irritated for whatever reason or feeling that sublime excitement at nature giving us an epic show, it shows up in our images.  Lou and Julie have long been on a quest to help photographers be able to capture what they see. Understanding how the lens looks both ways will help you discover the signature look you want your photos to have.  Julie shares an uncomfortable experience she had with other photographers that impacted the quality of her photos because she let her emotions spill over. That is why it matters to be skilled at shooting the images that reflect what you are seeing and keep your cool.  Nature tells its own stories in very profound ways and this episode is about how to get out of the way of that and take world class images that showcase your personal view. For more info on safari's and photography mentorship, email admin@CNPsafaris.com  

In this short episode, Lou and Julie break down why having a photography mentor makes the biggest difference in being able to capture what you actually see.  How working with someone in your unique style of photography will empower you in ways you could not have imagined.  Julie talks about her frustration and heart-break of not being able to take home images that reflected the incredible encounters she was having.  Lou and Julie talk about how their  travel relationship evolved into a mentorship program that Lou now offers exclusively. You will understand what skills and capacities you need to hone to avoid the frustration of missed shots and instead get world class images that feel like the tell the story you experienced. This episode is full of ideas about how to take your images to the next level and what to look for in a mentor should you decide that's an option you want to pursue. If you feel called, email admin@cnpsafaris.com for more information.

Lou and Julie took a break to hone in on and clarify what is the big why for hosting this podcast.  In both of their respective personal journeys, they came to find they were on the same path but did not know it. Both of them have taken a big leap forward in their own photographic journey and wanted to understand what was happening.  It became clear to both of them that diving in deeper and by hitting reset, they could offer you even more value. Listen in as they explain they exciting things that have been transpiring behind the scenes.  Lou explains how knowing the big why makes all the difference in learning the proper skills and techniques to actually capturing what you see. Julie dives into the mystical side of knowing the big why and how it helps you stand out in a crowded world of photographers.  In addition, discover the new focus on conservation as a safari must and how giving back can make your images better. If you want to learn the spirit behind creating your own unique world class images, you will want to download this episode and share it with others. Both Lou and Julie are glad to be back at it after doing some soul searching and realignment to bring you the best of what they've got. They appreciate you and would love to hear from you.  DM them both on social media @LouCoetzer and @JulieSteelman  You can also reach out to admin@cnpsafaris.com book a trip.  

In the last year, mirrorless cameras have taken a giant leap forward. There are so many new features that enhance the photographer's ability to be more creative because the tools are more flexible.  Listen in as Lou and Julie break it down; sharing their field experience using two top of the line mirrorless cameras. They challenge you to think about why making this shift changes the nature of the way you shoot.  They encourage you to re-think the way you are shooting if you took your DSL recipe and simply applied it to your mirrorless camera.  There is so much more technology available at your finger tips, yet so many people are not using it.  Discover how everything with mirrorless cameras has changed and ways to use the tech to up level your shots.  Are you using the faster shutter speeds properly?  Do you have control over your frames per second and capturing shots you never could before?  Are you being creative with the advanced technology and trying shots you thought were impossible?  Do you know how to optimize the advanced tracking systems? This is a jam packed episode with information and details you will not want to miss.  Take your photography to the world-class level by learning how to fully utilize the tech advancements that are now available.

Did you know there is a science to what colors, sizes and display mediums that can enhance your sense of well-being? Join Lou and Julie for an exciting episode with Dr. Waldemar Bussiahn PhD, head of the photographic department at The Cape University of Technology in South Africa, as he shares his research findings on how photographic images create wellness. If you are finding it hard to decide which of your favorite images would help to create a healing environment, you won't want to miss this content-rich episode.

Did you know there is a formula for mastering the essential aesthetics that create pleasing images again and again? Join us for this informative episode with Dr. Waldemar Bussuahn who has a PhD in photography and is head of the Photographic Department at the Cape University of Technology in South Africa.     After being a soldier in a war, he turned to photography to improve his mental health. It become a life-long passion to discover what it was about certain images that had a positive image on others.  He shares his highlights from his journey everything you need to know to master the art of creating pleasing images. From landscape to wild life and beyond, Dr......... gives us the simple recipe for achieving success every time no matter what you are shooting.  We take the discussion further by talking about how to break traditional landscape photography rules and make the images your own.  In addition, how to apply the latest technology in your camera to create your own vision. An episode not to be missed on our journey of revealing the secrets to becoming a world class photographer in your own right.

Ready to take your bird photography to the next level?  You will love this conversation!  Lou and Julie talk about bird behavior, how to predict action before it happens so you can get the rare shots. The stories birds tell really push our technological skills and put them to the test.   Discover why birds are one of the most fascinating subjects in nature photography and how you can use that to your advantage.   Lou and Julie dive into how to best use your Autofocus system, including some of the newer systems, to ensure your shots are tack sharp. Understand what it means to cross-connect your focus points and set up your camera to nail birds in flight, even if you are an accomplished bird photographer. Lou and Julie reveal the simplest thing that will catapult your bird photography success and take it to the next level.  Laugh as Julie shares how she felt "bludgeoned into bird photography" and hear how she dramatically expanded her portfolio by including bird action shots. This episode will help you get more of what you want out of bird photography and understand how they add to the scene with mammals.  

Want to know the one secret to getting world-class action shots every time?   It's knowing the many ways to generate shutter speed.  In this episode, Lou and Julie bust some of the myths about shutter speed and how staying stuck in a rut with your settings is costing you great images. Lou and Julie reveal the trifecta for always having more than enough shutter speed for the rapidly changing nature scenes that constantly unfold in front of you.  If you are tired of missing shots, or wondering why your images are too soft, this episode will help you stop struggling with shutter speed. Learn why you need more shutter speed than you think. Julie and Lou share stories from real situations of how they easily captured those "one-and-done" moments that other photographers missed. Mastering the shutter speed game will change your photography with just a few adjustments to your mindset and your shooting recipe.

One of nature's fiercest predators isn't what you think!  Lou and Julie discuss how reptiles, especially Crocodiles and Caiman, make us wait, sometimes forever, for an action shot. Listen in and discover how patience and persistence play a vital role and become one of the "must-have" variables for any action photographer.   These fearsome animals play the waiting game better than any other creature. Yet, when they move into action, they give us a satisfying variety of action shots.  But are you ready?  Discover what you can do to be ready and how you can maximize your success with these incredible animals. Lou and Julie share their tricks for how to move between taking glorious portraits and fast action shots.  Understand how you can better look for images that not everyone else will see.  Join us for a delightful discussion on how patience and persistence can become your photographic superpower.  

This is a one-of-a-kind episode and a lively discussion that will have you get your camera out right away.  Wenzel Kotze, a successful businessman turned scholar, joins Lou and Julie for a discussion on how to get 500% more images out of every scene. Wenzel is so passionate about dissecting leadership principles found in nature that he created his own Master's degree around it and is currently working on his PhD.  He asks what if we took the ideal shooting recipe and turned it into a "systems thinking"  approach, would it make a difference to our photography? In this rousing episode, discover how to take everything you know about getting great shots and find 500% more from every scene and scenario using this innovative way of seeing and thinking. Lou, Julie and Wenzel get technical and personal as they walk you through exactly how you can get much more than what you thought out of your photography.

In this exciting episode, find out how you can walk with wild cheetahs and get the photographs of a lifetime while also being a part of the make-a-difference-for-cheetahs team.  Julie and Lou talk to Sarah Tompkins, a women putting conservation at the heart of her work to save the wild cheetah in South Africa.  Listen to the heart-warming journey that led her to establish a thriving game reserve that has single-handedly had the biggest impact on restoring healthy cheetah DNA around Africa.  You may shed a few tears, feel your heart melt and also learn what exquisite photo opportunities await you at this precious place on earth.  As Julie says, "there is nothing like getting a back stage pass and witnessing the wild life of cheetahs on  foot".  Join us for a deep conversation with Sarah Tompkins about the journey of creating the majestic Samara Game Reserve over the last 20 years and the Cheetahs who call the reserve home. https://www.samara.co.za

Discover the secrets to capturing light in unusual ways. Lou shares his tricks for making epic sunsets work. In addition, exposing these special shots make sure you know how to capture the mood, tell the story, and use the light properly. Lou and Julie get into a valuable discussion about rim light and how and when to make sure you take advantage of these opportunities when they present themselves. They also discuss how to get the best focus at maximum apertures. If you want to capture these special moments of light, listen in!

Ever wonder how to squeeze every drop of technology out of your camera no matter how many pixels you have to work with? Lou and Julie walk you through all the tips and tricks they use to get the most out of both a 50 megapixel or a 20 megapixel DSLR or Mirrorless camera. Listen in to hear some new tricks for how to use focal length and your sensor size to expand your portfolio of high-quality images.  Today you will discover why it matters more how you shoot and use your sensor than it does to have the latest and greatest camera. For more information, visit: www.cnpcourses.com  Send us an email with questions you want to be answered at throughmyiris@gmail.com  

In this exciting Father's Day episode, meet Charles Bergman, a highly honored wildlife photographer, well-published author, and passionate nature lover. Julie and Lou dive into his 15-year adventure with his wife to see and photograph every penguin on the planet. It all started in South Africa and took them deep into the Antarctic. We discuss how the male penguins risk it all for their chicks. Charles shares his wildlife wisdom and tips for capturing the soul of your subject while creating heart-stopping images. He shares how to follow your heart when telling wildlife stories and how much sharing your passion makes a difference.  Charles' new book, "Every Penguin In The World; A Quest to See Them All" is a wonder of nature itself. You won't want to miss this delightful conversation with Charles, Julie, and Lou. Sit back and take a journey around the globe to hear why going to extremes pays off!   Visit: www.CharlesBergman.com to grab a copy of his book.  Until next time!

Julie shares her motivations, reasons, and experiences from her recent trips to Africa during the pandemic. If you are feeling the itch to travel internationally, especially to Africa, listen in as Julie shares her tips for what to do, how to get tested properly which airlines provide "safe corridors" for travel, and which locations in Africa will keep you safe. Also discover what incredible photographic opportunities await you when there are so few tourists around.  If you are feeling the urge to travel internationally and break out of your bubble, this episode will help you figure out what options will work for you.  In addition, Julie shares how the CNP Safaris team helped her travel safely for 66 days in South Africa recently.  For more information, reach out to admin@cnpsafaris.com. 

One of the most important roles in life is that of Motherhood. Today Lou and Julie pay respects to moms all over the world by sharing some of their favorite stories from the wild.  Lou talks about an incredibly daring moment by an Elephant and how she risked everything to save her calf.  Julie talks about the Hawaiian Monk Seal mom's challenges and their plight as they head closer to extinction and their incredible generosity to their pups.  Lou and Julie dive even deeper into the challenges of being a Cheetah mom and the extraordinarily resilient effort it takes to successfully rear cubs, with all odds against them, into adulthood.  Photography tips are shared throughout so you can make the most of your special moments and encounters. Cheers to moms all over the world and the incredible strength it takes to be successful.  We salute you.

Lou and Julie take you inside their world explaining what gadgets and gizmos help them make the most out of their tracking and trekking efforts. They discuss in-depth carriers, backpacks, tripods, and even mobile stools. Learn how to make smart purchases, pack your camera bag intelligently, and use simple tools to add comfort and longevity to any nature photoshoot. Laugh at their banter while you discover their secrets for making long treks with wildlife become more comfortable, enjoyable and maximize your photographic capabilities while remaining agile and mobile.   #Lowepro #Mindshift

Lou and Julie recount a Grizzly Bear photoshoot where the action was hot and the light was not.  Lou teaches us how to think like a landscape photographer and shoot like a sports photographer as he walks us through how to pick the right angle from an actual live scene.  Discover how to pick the best angle for light, action and how to work around a large group of photographers and tripods to capture the optimal image.  This is a powerful episode if you want to step behind the lens with us and understand how to think in new ways that get you the right angle and the shot no one else gets.  This is one of those "must listen to" delightful episodes. Join us on the next trip to Alaska to photograph bears here: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/destinations/alaska-safari-usa/

Have you ever wondered if teleconverters would help you get those images you want while not degrading your expensive glass?  Lou and Julie talk about how and when to use teleconverters most effectively.  In this episode, you will learn how to quickly evaluate the tradeoffs of using a teleconverter and which one might be right for the scene.  In addition, using Teleconverters properly can give your additional pixels while also reducing your impact on nature.  Listen in to discover smarter ways to use modern tools to aid conservation and honor the World's Wildlife while also effectively telling their stories. Chobe River| Botswana: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/destinations/chobe-safari-botswana/ Wildlife Photography Courses: https://cnpcourses.com/ More about Julie: https://wildsacredbeauty.com/ More about Lou: http://www.loucoetzer.com/ https://www.cnpsafaris.com/nature-photography-secrets-podcast/  

Lou and Julie talk about two species that tend to offer incredible photographic opportunities because of their deep commitment to the survival of their families. Listen in to discover how Julie and Lou ensure they take home world-class images from complex scenes with uncommon compositional challenges. Learning how to anticipate the behavior of certain species will advance your photographic skills and increase the success of capturing the most satisfying shots. Not to mention help you appreciate the love for our natural world as a nature photographer.  https://www.cnpsafaris.com/nature-photography-secrets-podcast/Chobe - Botswana: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/destinations/chobe-safari-botswana/Ndutu - Tanzania: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/destinations/serengeti-safari-tanzania/Wildlife Photography Courses: https://cnpcourses.com/ More about Julie: https://wildsacredbeauty.com/More about Lou: http://www.loucoetzer.com/  

One of the greatest innovations in photography recently is the development of Mirrorless cameras.  Lou and Julie take you through his testing and decision process for determining if the latest technology adds to the ability to shoot world class images and also discussed the potential pitfalls.  If you are wondering if you should have DSLR's or Mirrorless or some combination in your camera bag, this will help you understand the differences and the challenges. Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com

One of nature's most glorious creatures, The African elephant is the topic of today's conversation. Take a trip throughout the African continent, with a small stopover in India, to hear about some of Lou and Julie's most memorable elephant encounters.  They both share heart-warming stories and talk about the challenges of photographing herd animals and how to find the scene within the scene.  Elephants provide us with some wonderful teaching moments for capturing award-winning photos.  You can visit www.WildSacredBeauty.com to see more images of elephants. Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com

Lou and Julie take on the hot topic of the global pandemic and how it has deeply impacted nature and wildlife photography. Julie shares a spiritual perspective on the opportunity that awaits us as nature lovers and photographers. Lou addressed the global challenge of the tourism industry and how to have exotic photography fun in your own back yard. A deep and rich discussion on taking a deep look at ourselves and using this time of great inner growth to rethink the meaning of nature photography.Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com

Cheetahs have been greatly impacted at the hands of man.  In this episode, Lou and Julie take you behind the scenes at Samara, a conservation lodge in South Africa, that is having a profound impact on the recovery of cheetahs in the wild.  They share their incredible experience of walking with these wild animals and how to effectively photograph the world's fastest mammal while contributing to the recovery of the species.  In this heart-warming episode, you begin to understand the delicacy of our natural world but also how each of us can make a difference.Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com

Join Lou, Julie, and two special guests, Brent Paull who is an American west photographer, and Hendri Coetzer who is a young African photographer.  This lively discussion is about how to shoot birds well, that they are so much and how they can add depth to your portfolio.  Learn the secrets of the pros for getting your bird shots to stand out!Brent Paull - www.amwestphoto.comFind out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com 

Lou and Julie dive into the controversial topic of panning, blurring, and zooming at low shutter speeds.  Asking the question, when is the image art and when is it just a bad image?  Lou shares his opinion on what makes art and what is a throwaway image.  Learn exactly when and how to use the "Zooming" technique to get great wildlife shots, expanding your portfolio, and successfully portraying motion using these different techniques correctly.  Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com

Join Lou and Julie on a journey to a private conservation farm where they had the rare opportunity to photograph a den of African Wild Dog pups. It sounds like easy shooting, but the challenges they encountered were extreme. Learn how they handled the deep shadows of the woods while also not blowing the white tips of the dog's tails. This is a great lesson on how to shoot depth at speed when the action is happening in extremely dappled light.Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com 

Learn one of Lou's favorite techniques for making sure you are always learning and growing.  Often times, between big trips, most photographers put their cameras away.  This causes a big "acclimation" problem on the first few days of a big trip because you have to re-learn your skills.  If you are always looking for opportunities in your back yard, you can improve your photographic skills dramatically which will turn into big rewards on your next big trip.  Listen in as Julie shares how this habit has developed a natural photographic instinct that has expanded her portfolio and also improved her skill set.  Lou shares exactly what you can do to keep shooting great images even between your big trips and how to stay photographically fit.For more about mentoring with Lou: https://cnpcourses.com/nature-photography-mentorship/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/ 

We are celebrating Lions! Lions are one of the most revered cats on the planet. In this episode we stroll through many African destinations sharing our most profound Lion stories, honoring and celebrating this incredible king of beasts.  Learn what is so magical and unique about Lions and how they give us great stories and some of the best photographic moments.  If you are missing some time in the bush or just love big cats, you will enjoy this conversation very much.Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.comv

Using photographic hides can be useful and they can also hinder capturing authentic wild life behavior.  Learn what you need to know about how hides can help or hurt photography, when to watch for crossing ethical lines and how to use effectively to capture unique images.  Lou and Julie discuss their experience in a fixed hide with some Rhinos that turned into an incredible encounter.  This episode will help you decide how photographic hides can help you advance your photography.Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com

One of the most special cats in the world is the Bengal Tiger.  In this special episode, listen in as Lou and Julie honor this magnificent cat telling the story of when they traveled together to India for the first time.  Finding the Tigers, creating photographic moments and the dense forest gave them uncommon shooting challenges.  They share their strategies for enjoying this cat and how they flipped the typical Tiger safari on it's head and came home with world class action photos.Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com

#007: Learn about an exciting new offer to hone your photographic skills with a team of professionals who have been photographers their entire life.  Born and bred photo buffs, Henri Coetzer, Lou's son, and Nico Pretorious, were the youngest to become Nikon professional tech support. They have joined forces to bring you a learning opportunity to fully understand how the basics of camera technology and master the shooting recipe that ensures results. Check out how to refine your 2020 digital photography toolbox today.Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com

#006: Discover how to design the right rating system, including the three must-have's, to make a photo worth keeping.  Understand how a rating system will accelerate your workflow and allow you to get through 1000's of images quickly.  Develop the skill to get more of what you want out of your photography by being able to rate scenes, destinations; dramatically improving your results. Listen in to get educated on how a rating system can be the catalyst for constantly improving your photography and always being set up for success. Break the habit of getting stuck in the "portrait pandemic" and start shooting world-class action images today.Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com

#005: Listen in to find out how to make sure what's in your camera bag matches your photographic and travel needs.  Discover how to build the right system for you and reduce duplication of lenses, streamlining your travel gear. Understand why it is so important to travel with the right photography pro so you don't buy the wrong system or sell the right system because it isn't set up correctly. What's in your camera bag, how you use it, and who you learn from all affect your results and this episode will help you be set up for success.Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com

#004: Lou and Julie break down the pros and cons of having more pixels. In some cases, more pixels mean slower motor drives and is that always a curse, or is there a way to work with it effectively.  Listen to fascinating stories straight from the bush that illustrate how to use more pixels as an important variable and getting the most out of any scene.Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com

#003: Learn why shooting to the left instead of the right side of your histogram allows you to squeeze every drop of goodness out of your sensor. Discover how to get photographic freedom by using clever ISO and under-exposure settings to create critical shutter speeds you never could achieve before.  If you want to nail action shots every time, you will love this episode. Being set up for success given the constantly changing scenes in nature will bring you so much more satisfaction. Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com

#002: We have come so far in many technological advancements yet many passionate nature photographers are still shooting like it's the film days.  Listen in to understand the history of how far we have come and how to take full advantage of technological advancements to improve your photography today and maximize your options.  Lou and Julie discuss in detail how high-resolution cameras have impacted today's best use of ISO, auto-focus, pixels and exposure adjustment.Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com

#001: Meet master nature photographer Lou Coetzer and award-winning wildlife photographer Julie Steelman. Discover how they met and what inspired them to bring this show to life. Go behind the scenes of how Lou and Julie met and how Lou's photographic recipe gave Julie the tools to take world-class images and so can you. Get a taste of Lou's style and his photographic recipe that leaves any nature photographer always set up for success. Their banter keeps the dialog interesting and informative.Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.comWebinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/For more about Julie:  https://wildsacredbeauty.com