Outdoor Photography Podcast

It's been a long time!  Today I share an important announcement about the upcoming Out of Chicago LIVE! Online Photography Conference (which you won't want to miss!), and I talk a bit about why the podcast has been on an extended pause.  Thanks for listening!Learn more and register for Out of Chicago LIVE! Stay informed of future podcast updates: Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Today, I share a brief update on some changes happening in my personal life and why I need to temporarily pause the podcast.Stay informed of future updates: Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterPlease take our listener survey!***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 84: Today, we're paying tribute to the last ten incredible guests we've had on the podcast.  Each of them has shared their wisdom and valuable perspectives about photography, creativity, composition, and connecting with nature.  This special Tidbit Tuesday is a compilation of their responses to the last question I ask, which is: What does connecting with nature mean to you?  Their responses are touching and thought-provoking, and I hope they inspire you to consider what connecting with nature means to you, too.  Please enjoy!GUEST WEBSITES:Episode 63: Alyce BenderEpisode 65: Justin BlackEpisode 67: David ThompsonEpisode 69: Viktoria HaackEpisode 71: David JohnstonEpisode 73: Ben WilliamsonEpisode 75: Colleen GaraEpisode 77: Anna MorganEpisode 79: Kristen RyanEpisode 83: Charles NeedleI'd love your feedback!  Please take our listener survey!Full Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 83: Today I sit down with award-winning fine art photographer, Charles Needle, to chat about:How photography helped him recover from a debilitating illnessThe benefits of having a mindful approach to photographyPhotographers who mentored him early in his photography journey and helped him to find his vision and encouraged him to teach photographyPhotography as a subtractive artHow to let the subject speak to youWhy you should consider using a smartphone over a DSLR or mirrorless camera for creative photographyWhat the differences and similarities are between macrophotography, abstract photography, and impressionistic photographyThe key types of contrast that generally work well for impressionistic photographyTechnical and creative tips on using techniques like intentional camera movement (ICM) and multiple exposures (ME) - even with a smartphone!Compositional elements and assets he looks for when creating abstracts and impressionistic imagesCompositional tips for abstract and impressionistic photographyPhotography as a performance artCharles answers your submitted macrophotography questionsAnd much more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: https://charlesneedlephoto.com/Impressionistic Photography, by Charles NeedleCreative Macro Photography, by Charles NeedleCharles' Gear RecommendationsCharles' free Multiple Exposure Script for PhotoshopFollow Charles on InstagramFollow Charles on FacebookNancy RotenbergFreeman PattersonTopaz Gigapixel AISlow Shutter Cam AppAverage Camera Pro AppThe PlampFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 82: Welcome to a special edition of Tidbit Tuesday featuring YOUR best, favorite, or most unusual outdoor photography tidbits!  A huge thank you to each of the listeners who contributed to this episode!  It's packed with great ideas.LINKS MENTIONED:The listeners who contributed to this episode are listed below with their websites and social media handles if they shared them.  Be sure to check out and support their work! Paul RoddenDenise LehenbauerEgídio Leitão: https://egidio.photography/ Follow Egídio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/egidiotx/  Chris SobczakJim Moyer John Van't LandJim Klosiewski Julie Picardi: https://www.juliepicardiphotography.com/Follow Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jules8908/ and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juliepicardiphotography Gary DanisTinkle BelleTopaz DeNoise AILearn How to Use the Intersect Masks in Lightroom with Nigel DansonFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 81: Today I sit down with six of seven members of the esteemed Photo Cascadia team, to chat about:How the collective got started and what keeps them going strongThe inspiration behind their newest book, Washington Evergreen: Land of Nature WondersThe diverse photographic opportunities found in the seven regions of WashingtonPreparation tips for exploring remote wilderness areasSome funny stories from the trailReflections on our relationship with nature and our positive and negative impactsTurning points in their respective photography careers that challenged them creatively or contributed to their growth as photographersWhat the photographers want to express through their photographyAnd much more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: https://www.photocascadia.com/Order Washington Evergreen: Land of Nature Wonders, by Photo CascadiaFollow Photo Cascadia on InstagramTeam Members:Erin Babnik: http://www.erinbabnik.com/Follow Erin on InstagramSean Bagshaw: http://www.outdoorexposurephoto.com/ Follow Sean on InstagramDavid Cobb: http://www.dmcobbphoto.com/ Follow David on InstagramAdrian Klein: http://www.adrianklein.com/ Follow Adrian on InstagramKevin McNeal: http://www.kevinmcnealphotography.com/ Follow Adrian on InstagramChip Phillips: http://www.chipphillipsphotography.com/ Follow Chip on InstagramZack Schnepf: http://www.zschnepf.com/ Follow Zack on InstagramFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on InstagramTo become a member of Nature Photographer's Network (NPN), go to https://npn.link/ops and get 10% off your first annual subscription with the coupon code "OPS10" at checkout. 

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:Outdoor Photography School Tick Safety GuideHow to Safely Remove a Tick VideoSymptoms of Tick-Borne Illnesses (CDC)Environmental Protection Agency's Repellent Search ToolList of Repellents Safe for SkinNote: 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 ProductsSawyer Picaridin Insect RepellentOutdoor clothing companies that provide permethrin-containing clothing:LL BeanREIFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 79: Today I sit down with landscape photographer, Kristen Ryan, to chat about:How taking photographs of her young children transitioned into her passion for landscape photographyHer deep-rooted connection to the Teton MountainsBeing responsive to the landscape rather than approaching it with a rigid structure or expectationsHow having a restrictive schedule of being a mom of four has made her be open to photographic opportunities as they comeHow her music background as a freelance harpist has influenced how she approaches the art and craft of her photographyThe value of practicing the technical side of photography when it comes fostering to the creative sideWhy she decided to offer women-only photography workshops and what they entailHow she brings a mindfulness approach to her photography and lifeHow she's learned to get better at the ever-elusive work-life balanceAnd a whole lot more!LINKS MENTIONED:Websites: http://www.kristenryanphotography.com/ ***Get 10% off mentoring sessions with code “OPS10”https://www.womencapturemagic.com/ Follow Kristen Ryan on:InstagramVeroKristen's article: 4 Ingredients to Impactful Landscape PhotographyZojirushi SM-SC60AV Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Mug (affiliate link)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! Full Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 78:  In today's quick Tidbit Tuesday, I want to turn the mic around and ask YOU a question!  :)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! Full Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 77: Today I sit down with nature photographer and writer, Anna Morgan, from British Columbia to chat about:Using photography as a tool to ask deeper questionsHow photography helps her to understand herself betterThe importance of observation in her approach to nature photographyThe concepts of finite and infinite play and how it applies to photography and lifeHow her intentional approach to photography helps her to pay attention and be more mindfulHer approach to creating photographs of natural abstracts and when she decides to use techniques like intentional camera movement or multiple exposuresHow to find nature all around us, even in urban areasOther ways to relate to nature and what is considered wildernessHow her masters research in conservation medicine has influenced how she approaches her photography and how she defines conservationSystems thinking in conservation, ecology, and environmentalismAnd a whole lot more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: https://www.annamorgan.ca/ ***Use coupon code “OPS10” to get 10% off purchases until the end of November 2022***Follow Anna Morgan:InstagramVeroFacebookNote: 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.Recommended Reading:Finite and Infinite Games, by James CarseThe Infinite Game, by Simon SinekThe Wholeness of Nature: Goethe's Way Toward a Science of Conscious Participation in Nature, by Henri BortoftArt and Fear, by David Bayles and Ted OrlandFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 76: In today's Tidbit Tuesday, I'm sharing four tips to help you create personally-expressive photographs.  Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Join Nature Photographers Network and get 10% off with code OPS10Creative Self-Expression When Everyone's a PhotographerAtlas of the Heart, by Dr. Bréne BrownEpisode 40: The One Thing That Will Improve Your Photography This YearCompose With ClarityFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 75: Today I sit down with Alberta, Canada-based wildlife photographer, Colleen Gara, to chat about:How her lifelong passion for the outdoors led to her path to becoming a wildlife photographerHow having created portraits of people has helped inform how to create portraits of animalsHow to connect with and capture the personality of wildlife while respecting their space and normal activitiesTips on how to minimize disturbing an animal while observing and photographing itWildlife safety considerations and tipsHow to stay warm doing photography in winterCompositional tips for photographing wildlife to help best tell a story about the animalHer favorite animal to photograph in the Canadian RockiesThe value of preparation (research), opportunity, and luck when it comes to wildlife photographyThe important role of predators in the maintenance and balance of the biodiversity and health of a regionHow to use wildlife photography to raise awareness around conservation issuesHow to get more young people involved in wildlife conservation and photographyAnd much more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: https://www.colleengaraphotography.com/ Follow Colleen Gara on:InstagramTwitterFacebookNote: 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.Garmin InReach SE Satellite Communication DeviceThe Hitchhiker's Guide to Japan, by Will FergusonFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 74:  In today's Tidbit Tuesday, I share six quick tips for photographing the upcoming fall colors.  Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:OPS Article: How to Photograph Stunning Fall Colors: A Complete GuideEpisode 30: Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTLEpisode 38: Should You Buy Filters? Landscape Photography Filters ExplainedEpisode 62: What's Included in RAW format files?Episode 68: Let's Talk About Light [REMIX]Compose With Clarity Virtual WorkshopNew England Fall Color Prediction Sites:New England Today Article by Jim Salge: New England Fall Foliage | 2022 ForecastYankee Magazine: https://newengland.com/ Fall Foliage Reports and Hotlines:https://leafpeepers.com/wpleaf/ Peak Foliage Map: https://newengland.com/seasons/fall/foliage/peak-fall-foliage-map/ Product Links:Breakthrough Photography circular polarizer filterAdobe Photography Bundle (Lightroom & Photoshop, affiliate link)Full Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 73: Today I sit down with professional landscape photographer, Benjamin Williamson, to chat about:How he transitioned from being a musician and bartender to being a professional photographerThe two-way street of curiosity when it comes to creativityWhat he learned during his time as a photo editor and staff photographer at Down East MagazineBalancing photography with a family of three kids under the age of fourFeeling deeply connected with natural and man-made environments and the relationship between the twoFinding inspiration in other photographers' work and how to integrate what you learn into your own creative visionHis approach to teaching photography and creativity in his workshopsThe value of doing photography every day (or as much as you can)How to find narratives in landscape photography while incorporating cultural stories and weatherSome tips on reading weather forecasts and eventsAnd a whole lot more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: http://www.benjaminwilliamsonphotography.com/ Follow Ben Williamson on:InstagramFacebookTwitterBen's photograph of migrating alewives: Liquid MigrationBen's Favorite Weather App: https://www.windy.com/Full Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 72: In today's Tidbit Tuesday, I answer a listener question about how to approach composition when it comes to creating natural abstracts.  Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Jennifer Renwick and David Kingham's Reverence: Death Valley - A Lenswork MonographSarah Marino's 11 Composition Lessons for Photographing Nature's Small Scenes EbookErin Babnik's articles on compositional patterns:Five Compositional Patterns Worth Finding in NatureFour (More) Compositional Patterns Worth Finding in NatureEpisode 13: Creative Self-Expression, Composition, and Letting Go of Expectations With Sarah MarinoEpisode 19: Visual Perception and Cultivating Creativity With Colleen MiniukEpisode 23: Creating Natural Abstracts, Slow Photography, and Photography Projects With Jennifer RenwickEpisode 34: Achieving Balance in CompositionEpisode 43: Photography as Art is a Process with Erin BabnikEpisode 51: Get Outside Your Comfort Zone With David KinghamFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 71: Today I sit down with Tennessee-based landscape photographer and educator, David Johnston, to chat about:How he got interested in photography and how and why he decided to become a professional photographerHow his current podcast, the Landscape Photography Show, differs from the first podcast he startedWhat he's learned from his conversations on the podcast about connecting with your emotions through your photographyThe idea of “creative flow induction”The benefits of starting a YouTube channel from a business perspective and the impact he hopes to have as an educatorAdvice on how to start a YouTube channelHow to deal with internet trollsBalancing work, family, and time for his own creativityHow he manages to work two days/week so that he can spend time with his young daughterHow he repurposes long-form contentThings to consider before going full-time into photographyHis ideas around visual flow in compositionLINKS MENTIONED:Website: https://www.davidjohnstonart.com/Follow David Johnston on:InstagramYouTubeMy interview on David's Podcast: The Landscape Photography ShowThink MediaFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 70: Today's Tidbit Tuesday topic was inspired by one of our listeners who wanted to understand exposure better.  So if you wish to get a better grasp of the exposure settings of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO and even start photographing in manual mode, then this episode is for you.  Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:OPS Articles:  What is Aperture in Photography?Aperture and F-Stops ExplainedWhich Aperture Should I Use in Outdoor Photography?ISO: It's Not What You ThinkISO: Why All the Noise?Episode 30: Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTLEpisode 38: Should You Buy Filters? Landscape Photography Filters ExplainedEpisode 42: How and When to Use Exposure CompensationFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on InstagramTo register for the Nature Photographer's Network “Ask Me Anything” with Brenda Petrella on August 3rd at 9:00am (EST), go to https://npn.link/brenda-ama.To become a member of Nature Photographer's Network (NPN), go to https://npn.link/ops and get 10% off your first annual subscription with the coupon code "OPS10" at checkout.

Episode 69: Today I sit down with professional photographer and artist, Viktoria Haack, from British Columbia to chat about:Her winding journey into photographyHow photography has served as an open-ended creative outlet for herThe creative benefits of being a generalist photographerHow nature serves as the basis of all of her photography regardless of genreHow doing different genres of photography cross-pollinates her approach to compositionBalancing the expectations of clients and social media with her own creative pursuitsSome of the challenges with working with human and animal models and the value of going without a planInsights into how she creates her environmental portraitsWhat it's like working as a brand ambassadorThe benefits of switching to a mirrorless systemAnd a whole lot more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: http://www.viktoriahaackphotography.ca/ Follow Viktoria Haack on:InstagramFacebookTwitterJack the Wolfskin on InstagramViktoria's article on 500px: Why You Should NOT Specialize in One Type of PhotographyWim Hof MethodFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 68: Light creates everything we see - colors, contrast, shapes, lines, etc., and therefore learning how to “see” light is an essential step in creating more compelling images.  Many of our recent guests on the podcast have emphasized how important understanding and knowing light is to improve your photography.So, in this Tidbit Tuesday, I break down the different characteristics of light, how to effectively use whatever light you have, and how light shapes the mood of a scene or subject.  This is a remix of an earlier episode (episode 18) in case you missed it.LINKS MENTIONED:Episode 16: What to Photograph on Overcast, Grey Days?Episode 38: Should You Buy Filters? Photography Filters ExplainedOPS Article: ISO - It's Not What You ThinkFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram***What's Your Visualstoryteller's Style?The key to creating images with impact is storytelling. Learn your unique strengths as a visual storyteller and gain insights into how to navigate potential hurdles with the FREE QUIZ created by Jaymi Heimbuch of the Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy. Find out your unique storyteller personality for free at https://www.ConservationVisuals.com/Quiz.

Episode 67: Today I sit down with landscape photographer, David Thompson, to chat about:A story about the photograph that sparked his early interest in photographyHis relationship with creativityHow being naturally curious has shaped his approach to photographyThe importance of accepting failure as part of the learning processHow composing small scenes has changed how he composes grand landscapesHow to achieve visual flow with your subject, structures, and other compositional elementsHow he continues to challenge himself in his photographyHis approach to composition and how it depends on what the light is doing at the timeThe importance of midtone contrast and luminosity in the way he post-processes his photographsColor cast - how it can negatively impact color separation and how to fix itAdvice for finding your creative vision for your photographyHow to make landscape photography and the outdoors more inclusive and accessibleA whole lot more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: davidthompsonphotography.comFollow David Thompson on: InstagramFacebookFlickrMention this episode to David and get 15% off of his post-processing Skype sessions for the entire month of August 2022 @ $149 for a 2hr session.Parks Rx ProgramPark Rx AmericaDevelop a Park Prescription Program for your communityFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram***What's Your Visualstoryteller's Style?The key to creating images with impact is storytelling. Learn your unique strengths as a visual storyteller and gain insights into how to navigate potential hurdles with the FREE QUIZ created by Jaymi Heimbuch of the Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy. Find out your unique storyteller personality for free at https://www.ConservationVisuals.com/Quiz.

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 hustleHow to research and approach new clients and/or media outletsThe most important question you can ask when working with potential clientsThe AICA-S Sales FrameworkPotential revenue sources for landscape and nature photographersImportant questions to ask yourself before taking the leapAnd many more nuggets of advice and helpful tips!LINKS MENTIONED:Colleen Miniuk's Website: http://www.colleenminiuk.comCoaching and Mentoring with ColleenFollow Colleen on:InstagramFacebookEpisode 19: Visual Perception and Cultivating Creativity With Colleen MiniukGuerrilla Marketing, Jay Conrad Levisten (Amazon affiliate link)Full Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram***5 Naturalist Skills That Transform Your PhotographyImprove your nature photography by becoming a better naturalist with this FREE guide full of resources, skill-building strategies, exercises, templates, and more! Download at https://www.conservationvisuals.com/skills.Brought to you by the Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy

Episode 65: Today I sit down with professional photographer, writer, editor, and expedition leader and instructor, Justin Black, to chat about:What it was like working with Galen Rowell at Mountain Light Photography and some of the lessons he learned from GalenHis vision behind creating Visionary Wild and the various workshop and expedition types they offerThe role visual perception plays in how we interpret compositions and how we can use it to creatively and effectively compose our imagesWhat we can learn from studying other two-dimensional forms of artThe importance of curiosity, experimentation, investigation, discovery, and reflection in one's growth as a photographerPhotography as a practice (couldn't agree more!)The idea of purposeful photographyHis work with the International League of Conservation Photographers and ways that photographers can work with non-profits on conservation projectsHow anticipation and awareness help with visualization and responding to nature in the momentUsing simplicity in compositions from the grand landscape to small, intimate scenesA whole lot more!LINKS MENTIONED:Portfolio Website: http://justinblackphoto.comFollow Justin Black on:InstagramFacebookWorkshops and Travel Opportunities: http://visionarywild.com [Use coupon code OPSCHOOL5% for 5% off all Visionary Wild Workshops and Expeditions booked in 2022 - programs themselves can operate in 2022, 2023, or 2024.]Follow Visionary Wild on:InstagramFacebookJustin's articles and episodes we discussed:Opening the Mind's EyePhotographing With PurposeSubtracting the UniverseEpisode 40: The One Thing That Will Improve Your Photography This YearRecommended Books (Amazon affiliate links):Mountain Light, Galen RowellTrust the Process: An Artist's Guide to Letting Go, Shawn McNiff Full Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!***5 Naturalist Skills That Transform Your PhotographyImprove your nature photography by becoming a better naturalist with this FREE guide full of resources, skill-building strategies, exercises, templates, and more! Download at https://www.conservationvisuals.com/skills.Brought to you by the Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy

Episode 64: Today, we're paying tribute to the last ten incredible guests we've had on the podcast.  Each of them has shared their wisdom and valuable perspectives about photography, creativity, composition, and connecting with nature.  This special Tidbit Tuesday is a compilation of their responses to the question: What does connecting with nature mean to you?  As many of you know, it's the last question I ask in the lightning round of each interview. I find their responses touching and thought-provoking, and I hope they inspire you to consider what connecting with nature means to you, too.  Please enjoy!LISTENER WEBSITES:Elizabeth Miklavcic Egídio Leitão GUEST WEBSITES:Episode 45: John BarclayEpisode 47: Talor Stone and Ashlei PayneEpisode 49: Claude FiddlerEpisode 51: David KinghamEpisode 53: Justin TedfordEpisode 55: Cheyne WallsEpisode 57: Michael FryeEpisode 59: John PutnamEpisode 61: Sean BagshawFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram***5 Naturalist Skills That Transform Your PhotographyImprove your nature photography by becoming a better naturalist with this FREE guide full of resources, skill-building strategies, exercises, templates, and more! Download at https://www.conservationvisuals.com/skills.Brought to you by the Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy

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 kidHow 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 dutyWhy she continues to visit Japan for photography after having lived there for two yearsHow living a nomadic, RV-based life for about a year helped launch her photography careerTips for traveling and doing photography aloneHer approach to planning photography trips around the world and how she quickly immerses herself in a new landscapeAn interesting story about how a Google algorithm rabbit hole led her to a conservation project about Lesser prairie chickensHow being a better naturalist will improve your nature and wildlife photographyHow she approaches wildlife compositions and what her “why” is for creating photographs of wildlifeThe story behind her first wild wolf encounterAnd a whole lot more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: http://www.abenderphotography.com/ Follow Alyce Bender on:InstagramFacebookTwitterBender's wild wolf encounter Journal of Wildlife PhotographyEpisode 7: Creating Images With Impact in Conservation Photography with Jaymi HeimbuchFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on InstagramThis free ebook is full of resources, skill-building strategies, exercises, templates, and more! Become a better nature photographer by mastering the 5 Naturalist Skills outlined in this guide.Download for free: https://www.conservationvisuals.com/skillsBrought to you by Jaymi Heimbuch of the Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy

Episode 62: Today's Tidbit Tuesday topic was inspired by two of our listeners who submitted questions related to what kind of information is recorded in raw format files and a question regarding raw files and color spaces.  Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Understanding Digital Raw Capture, Bruce FraserRendering the Print: The Art of Photography, Karl LangColor Management Overview, American Society of Media PhotographersFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

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 educatorHow he analyzed his own photographs and how that helped to improve his photography early onThe 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 curiosityHis approach to composition and the questions he asks himself when composingThe role of shadow when it comes to being a student of lightUnderstanding the three types of pixel values: luminosity, hue, and saturationLuminosity masks and why you may choose to use them in your photo-developing processHow 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: YouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitter Producing Better Prints Video Tutorial with Sean Bagshaw and Zack SchnepfGet 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)Full Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 59: Today I sit down with Maine-based landscape and nature photographer, John Putnam, to chat about:How his background in filmmaking led to how he approaches still photography todayDocumenting nature in an artistic wayHis decisions around opening a gallery on Mount Desert Island and the pros and cons of having a galleryHow he balances his creative work with family life, running the gallery, and leading workshops and photo toursConnecting deeply with an iconic location and finding original compositionsKeeping the carbon footprint of his photography business smallA glimpse into his forthcoming photography book on Acadia National ParkAnd more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: jkputnamphotography.comWorkshops: jkputnam.comFollow John Putnam on: InstagramTwitterGeorge Eastman MuseumFrans LantingFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 58: In today's short Tidbit Tuesday, I answer three of your questions about how my science background has influenced my photography, explaining aspect ratios and printing, and what a lens limit switch is and how to use it.  Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:“Ask Us Anything” - Linda Nickell's Happiness HourEpisode 11: Finding Inspiration in the Texas Landscape With Linda NickellEpisode 25: Reverent and Responsible Landscape Photography With Karen CooperArticle on Nature Photographer's Network: Creative Self-Expression When Everyone's a PhotographerFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 57: Today I sit down with California-based professional landscape photographer and educator, Michael Frye, to chat about:His early days working at the Ansel Adams Gallery and who were some of his sources of inspirationWhat the art and craft of landscape photography meansHow both light on the landscape and the light from within can evoke emotions and moods in landscape photographyThe difference between developing your vision as a photographer versus a personal styleCreating personally expressive photographs from iconic locationsWhy do we photograph nature?The power of observation and releasing expectationsWorking with the light you have to create moodBalancing simplicity and complexityWhat makes a great photographAnd a lot more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: http://www.michaelfrye.com/ Follow Michael Frye on:InstagramFacebookJerry Uelsmann ObituaryMichael's article on Simplicity versus Complexity in PhotographyMichael's article on What's the Least Interesting Part of This Photograph?Brenda's article on Nature Photographer's Network: Creative Self-Expression When Everyone's a PhotographerNote: 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.Light, Gesture, & Color by Jay MaiselFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 56:  As a continuation of our recent “how to photograph” themed Tidbit Tuesday episodes, today's topic is how to photograph waterfalls and streams.  Waterfalls and streams are some of my favorite subjects to photograph because they provide so many compositional opportunities, and they are a great subject on which to practice different exposure techniques.  Today, I share some tips on gear, settings, staying dry, and more.  Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:OPS Article (with links to gear): How to Photograph Waterfalls, Rivers, and Streams: A Complete GuideOPS Article: How to Measure the Hyperfocal DistanceEpisode 30: Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTLEpisode 38: Should You Buy Filters? Landscape Photography Filters ExplainedOPS YouTube Video: How to Use Layers and Layer Masks in PhotoshopFREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 55: Today I sit down with award-winning landscape photographer, Cheyne Walls, to chat about:How his formal training as a photographer learning both film and digital photography shaped his approach to landscape photographyWhy he uses an ALPA 12 TC camera with a Phase One digital backHow to use stitched images to create unique perspectives as well as large printable filesWhy he uses a light meter to help him with compositionWhat filters he uses to get the exposure he wants in-camera (rather than blending exposures)How to be prepared to travel at a moment's notice to do photography, including being prepared for car camping and/or off-roading (and our shared love affair for Tacomas)His goals for his YouTube channelThe challenges and benefits of connecting with fellow photographersHow to approach photography competitionsSome tips on printingThe pros and cons of running his own galleryAnd much more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: https://www.cheynewalls.com/ Follow Cheyne Walls on:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterSave 15% off Cheyne's book, Miles from Los Angeles, with code OUTDOOR15.Garmin InReach Satellite Communication Device (affiliate link)Full Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School Digest NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 54: Have you tried to photograph the moon only to be disappointed by your results?  Perhaps it's too small, or it just looks like a big white blob, or it's blurry?  In today's Tidbit Tuesday, I answered a listener question about how to photograph the moon, including gear, settings, and some tips on composition.  Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Episode 6: Protect Yourself From Ticks and Focusing in Landscape PhotographyEpisode 24: How to Expose for High Dynamic Range ScenesEpisode 30: Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTLEpisode 46: Depth of Field Explained and How to Photograph the Moon With a ForegroundPhotoPills Friday Episode 5: How to Plan a Moon ImagePhotoPills Friday Episode 8: Tips for Getting a Huge MoonAll PhotoPills Friday episodesFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 53: Today I sit down with Iowa-based photographer and educator, Justin Tedford, to chat about:Photography as a side hustle and balancing it with a full-time job and familyUsing intentional camera movement (ICM) as a creative exerciseStructuring and pursuing passion photography projectsUsing photography to tell storiesHow to connect with and gain trust with your subjectsUsing natural light or external light sources to create environmental portraitsHis ongoing passion projects, including Harvesting the Heartland, Stories of the Iowa FarmerThe pros and cons of selling calendars and printsLINKS MENTIONED:Website: www.tedfordphoto.comFollow Justin on Instagram and FacebookFollow Harvesting the Heartland Project on Instagram and FacebookJustin is offering listeners 35% off mentoring with him - contact him via justin@justintedfordphoto.com.Justin's affiliate link for ThinkTank PhotoFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 52: Today's Tidbit Tuesday is all about Milky Way photography, including recommended gear and accessories, camera settings, and planning.  This episode is geared towards someone who is new to Milky Way photography or just needs a refresher.  Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:MeteoBluePhotoPills FridaysDark Site Finder MapDark Sky MapEpisode 48: How to Stay Safe While Hiking AloneOPS Article: ISO: It's Not What You ThinkRecommended Products (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.)Hoya Starscape Light Pollution FilterLonely Speck Pure Night FilterVanguard Tripod Stone Bag Red Transparency FilmCamera Rain JacketFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 51: Today I sit down with full-time nature photographer and educator, David Kingham, to chat about:The pros and cons of living as a nomadic nature photographerReturning to in-person workshops post-CovidThe benefits of getting outside of your comfort zoneHow to deal with creative burnoutFinding inspiration through doing the workWhat he connects with in the landscapeHow to manage a business as an introvertHis decision to buy and manage Nature Photographer's NetworkUsing post-processing to experiment and play as a way to advance your photography skillsHow landscape photography has changed with the advent of social mediaMuch more!LINKS MENTIONED:Websites: www.davidkingham.com; www.exploringexposure.com (save 10% on educational products with code OPS10)Follow David Kingham on InstagramJoin Nature Photographer's Network (30-day free trial)Creative Self-Expression When Everyone's a PhotographerLensWork MonographsJerry Uelsmann (photographer known for “gathering assets”)Creating Microcontrast in PhotoshopNature First AllianceNote: 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.Do the Work, Steven PressfieldSteal Like an Artist, Austin KleonThe Practice, Seth GodinPerfect Bars (David's favorite trail food)Full Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 50:  This (remixed) Tidbit Tuesday is a little more philosophical in nature as I answer two of our listener questions around photo manipulation - whether that is done in the field or in the digital darkroom.  Is there a difference between photo editing and photo manipulation?  And if so, where's the line?  Who makes that call?  Should you disclose when you have manipulated an image?  What are the implications if you do or don't?  Learn how this debate has transpired over the relatively short life of photography as an artform and how it can inform our decisions about how we approach our creative practices with our photography.  In this episode, I discuss:The practice of photo manipulation throughout the history of photographyThe debate about photo editing versus photo manipulation when it comes to landscape and nature photographyThree points to consider when deciding how much editing is acceptable in your own photographyAnd more!LINKS MENTIONED:Brief History of Photography Blog from Not Quite in FocusProfessor Jeff Curto's lecture, Photo History - Class 12 - The Manipulative ImpulseGroup f/64's Manifesto (1932) National Geographic, How We Spot Altered PicturesNANPA's Truth in Captioning StatementKenneth Brower article in The Atlantic, Photography in the Age of FalsificationUniversity of Washington Magazine, The Call of the Wild Beckons Photographer Art WolfeGuy Tal's book, More Than a RockFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 49: Today I sit down with California landscape photographer and climber, Claude Fiddler, to chat about:How an early experience on the John Muir Trail laid the foundation for his passion for the mountains and mountaineeringHow to think about risk assessment and learning how to safely dig deep mentally and physicallyThe photographers and writers who influenced how he approaches photographyWhat makes a photograph a picture rather than just a photoThe key element that makes a composition compelling and impactfulThe creative benefits of using a large or medium format cameraBehind the scenes of what it was like to create his new book, Inside the High Sierra, and the legacy of photographers and climbers of this region he hopes to share through itLINKS MENTIONED:Website: http://www.claudefiddler.com/Claude's book: Inside the High SierraFollow Claude on FacebookSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 48: In today's Tidbit Tuesday, I share some tips on how to be safe while hiking and doing photography alone.  It's a question I get often, so I hope these tips help you feel more prepared and comfortable when you trek out into nature.  Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Listen to the So You Want to Be a Photographer PodcastMy interview with Gina - Episode 39Register for Out of Chicago LIVE!Episode 15: How to Safely Explore the Outdoors With Courtney HarveyGear Recommendations and Resources (some of these may be affiliate links):Ultralight Watertight Basic First Aid Kit for HikingGAIA GPS Navigation App (get 20% off Premium Membership with this link)Suunto CompassGarmin InReach Satellite Communication DeviceArticles: Introduction to Navigation With Map and CompassBear BellBear SprayEmergency WhistleRoadID (identification wristband)Emergency BlanketWaterproof MatchesCamping FirestarterSea to Summit Ultralight Compression SackPetzl Headlamp (one I use)Chlorine Dioxide Water TreatmentSteriPEN Adventure UV Water PurifierPlatypus GravityWorks Water Filter SystemFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 47: Today I sit down with Arctic specialist and photographer, Talor Stone, and award-winning filmmaker, Ashlei Payne, to chat about:Their individual paths, experiences, and stories that have led them to collaborate on an impactful conservation project in GreenlandHow to develop a film and photography project from initial inspiration and story idea into realityHow science and art can come together to create stories with global impactThe details of their forthcoming documentary project, which will follow the small indigenous hunting community of Siorapaluk as they navigate contemporary challenges to their way of life and push the limits of community adaptation and cultural resilienceThe ethical approaches Talor and Ashlei are taking on their documentary project, including: Immersing themselves into the culture with community consent and building trust with the community before even picking up a cameraEnsuring that a fair wage is paid to local workers assisting them with the documentaryProviding a permanent archive of their recorded interviews in the traditional language of Inuktun - a critically endangered language with fewer than 700 speakers remainingHow you can support their Kickstarter CampaignLINKS MENTIONED:Support the Greenland Film Kickstarter CampaignTalor Stone:Website: https://www.talorstonephotography.com/ Follow Talor on InstagramFollow Talor on FacebookAshlei Payne:Website: https://www.tracingthought.com/ Follow Ashlei on:InstagramYouTubeFacebookTwitterFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 46: In today's short Tidbit Tuesday, I explain some important concepts around depth of field before answering a listener question about how to photograph the moon with a foreground and get both in focus.  Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Join me at Out of Chicago LIVE! 2022Chrissy Donadi's Let's Get Organized in Lightroom Course (use OPS20 to get 20% off until 3/15/22)Episode 12: How to Get Sharp Images + Thoughts on Location SharingDownload my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookLearn how to use PhotoPills without all the confusion with my free PhotoPills Friday Video SeriesFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 45: Today I sit down with John Barclay, to chat about:His unexpected journey into photographyThe lasting impact of his mentors, Nancy Rotenberg, Freeman Patterson, and othersHow to overcome negative self-talk or beliefs about not being creativeHow his photography workshops and contemplative photography retreats differ and the value of each approachHow to create personally expressive imagesWhat is meant by contemplative photographyThe nuanced difference between “taking” images versus “being taken by” imagesThe importance of being still to be able to see more deeply and connect with the landscapeThe benefits of GAP: Grounded - Aware - PresentBalancing learning the craft of photography with being creativeThe parallels between music and photography as creative pursuitsThe importance of practiceAnd a whole lot more!LINKS MENTIONED:Websites: https://johnbarclayphotography.com/ and https://www.healingimages.org/ Follow John Barclay on InstagramFollow John Barclay on FacebookOther photographers and resources:Nancy RotenbergFreeman PattersonFlint SparksDewitt JonesRikki CookeCole ThompsonHeadspace AppSteve Van Zandt's Autobiography - Unrequited Infatuations: A Memoir Out of Chicago LIVE! 2022 Full Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 44: Today, we're paying tribute to the last ten incredible guests we've had on the podcast.  Each of them has shared their wisdom and valuable perspectives about photography, creativity, composition, and connecting with nature.  This special Tidbit Tuesday is a compilation of their responses to the question: What does connecting with nature mean to you?  As many of you know, it's the last question I ask in the lightning round of each interview. I find their responses touching and thought-provoking, and I hope they inspire you to consider what connecting with nature means to you, too.  Please enjoy!GUEST WEBSITES:Episode 21: Cody SchultzEpisode 23: Jennifer RenwickEpisode 25: Karen CooperEpisode 27: Alister BennEpisode 29: Brie StockwellEpisode 31: David HunterEpisode 33: Michele SonsEpisode 35: Chrissy DonadiEpisode 41: Juan PonsEpisode 43: Erin BabnikFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewJoin the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 43: Today I sit down with photographic artist, educator, author, speaker, and Canon Explorer of Light, Erin Babnik, to chat about:How traveling independently as a small child helped her learn to travel with ease as an adultHow she navigated the tumultuous time of losing her new home and all her belongings in a deadly wildfireHer core values that keep her focused, happy, and productiveThe one thing that inspires her to do landscape photographyThe photographer's role in influencing cultural perceptions around photography as artPhotography as art versus as a craft and the nature of creativity in pushing boundaries and making changesEmbracing art as a process and a journey rather than as an endpointThe importance of practice and balancing internal and external validation in growing as a photographerHer approach to finding compositions and the role of storiesAnd a whole lot more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: www.erinbabnik.comPhoto Cascadia: www.photocascadia.comFollow Erin Babnik on:Instagram (@erinbabnik, @oregon-my-oregon, @red-dawn-in-paradise)FacebookTwitterErin's Red Dawn in Paradise articleBrene Brown's Values ListFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 42: Today we return to our normal, more technically oriented Tidbit Tuesday episode with an explanation of exposure compensation - what it is, and how and when to use it in your outdoor photography.  I tie together important photography concepts around exposure, priority modes, why histograms are better than camera meters, and more.  I also announce the winner of the Backblaze license giveaway!  A huge thank you to all who participated!LINKS MENTIONED:OPS Articles:What is Aperture in Outdoor Photography: Key Concepts ExplainedAperture and F-Stops ExplainedWhich Aperture Should I Use for Outdoor Photography?ISO: It's Not What You ThinkBackblaze Online Backup (affiliate link)Episode 30: Tidbit Tuesday: Histograms, ETTR, and ETTL ExplainedFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

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 photographyHow his curiosity and interest in studying wildlife led to becoming a wildlife photographerHis approach to teaching and leading photography workshops and why many of his workshops are all-inclusiveWhy winter is a great season for photographing wildlifeThe key skills, techniques, and knowledge for making meaningful wildlife compositionsTips on camera settings for wildlifeHow to connect with your subject without disturbing itAnd much more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: https://www.juanpons.orgFollow Juan Pons on:InstagramFacebookYouTubeThe BoilerPlate Rhino, David QuammenSign up for the Outdoor Photography School NewsletterFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 40:  Is there something that you really hope to achieve in your photography this year - something that you would really love to improve or to grow in some way - so that at this time next year, you can look back and feel proud of your progress?  Well, I've been thinking about this a lot myself lately, and so in this short Tidbit Tuesday episode, I share with you how I've been approaching this question of goals and what I think is the one thing that will actually move the needle forward for you (and me) on our goals.  Enjoy!Recommended further reading:The Practice, Seth GodinBig Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, Elizabeth GilbertThe Artist's Way, Julia CameronFull Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 39: Welcome to another special episode!  This week, I'm thrilled to share with you a guest episode from the So You Want to Be a Photographer Podcast with Gina Milicia, where she interviewed me about my journey from molecular biology to nature photography, ethical landscape photography, whether HDR is overrated, the importance of learning how to read natural light, what portrait photographers can learn from landscape photographers, gear, settings, and more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: https://www.ginamilicia.com/ Follow Gina on InstagramListen to and follow Gina's awesome podcast - So You Want to Be a PhotographerOPS ManifestoEpisode 18: Let's Talk About LightEpisode 8: Four Steps to Finding Compositions in Landscape PhotographyPhotoPills Friday Video Tutorial Series***I'd love to hear from YOU on how OPS can best serve you in your photography aspirations for the coming year. If you'd like to share your input, please complete this short survey (https://forms.gle/opvzabowM7Ln3B748). Your feedback is very important to me, so thank you in advance!***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 38: Today's Tidbit Tuesday is a slightly condensed replay of Episode 2, which was all about landscape photography filters.  I explain the four different types of filters most commonly used in outdoor photography, the three that I think are the ones worth having, how and when to use them, what to look for when choosing a filter, and I answer two listener questions.  So if you are considering whether or not to add filters to your photography kit, or whether it's time to upgrade what you have, this episode is for you.  Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Informational Links:Petapixel article debunking the use of UV filters on modern camerasSteve Perry's video testing protective qualities of UV filtersOPS Article on Aperture and F-stops ExplainedOPS PhotoPills Friday Video SeriesColor cast comparison between Breakthrough Photography filters and other brandsProduct Links:Breakthrough Photography Filters Deep Sky Astrophotography Filters ExplainedHoya Starscape Light Pollution FilterLonely Speck Pure Night FilterFull Show Notes***I'd love to hear from YOU on how OPS can best serve you in your photography aspirations for the coming year. If you'd like to share your input, please complete this short survey (https://forms.gle/opvzabowM7Ln3B748). Your feedback is very important to me, so thank you in advance!***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 37: Welcome to a special episode!  This week, I'm thrilled to share with you an episode from my friend and wildlife conservation photographer, Jaymi Heimbuch, who hosts Impact: The Conservation Photography Podcast.  Jaymi was a guest on our show in Episode 7, where she shared super helpful and practical advice on conservation photography projects and visual storytelling.  Her interview inspired many of you to start thinking about ways in which you, too, can use your photography to raise awareness around conservation issues you care about.  But knowing how to actually get started and what kind of story to tell can be really challenging.  To help you jumpstart the process, please enjoy this guest episode from Impact where Jaymi shares:Three types of photo stories that can help you kickstart a conservation story projectThe benefits and challenges of each type of storyExamples from Conservation Photography 101 studentsWhich type of story best suits you for what you want to accomplishAnd much more!LINKS MENTIONED:Website: https://jaymiheimbuch.com/ Follow Jaymi Heimbuch on InstagramConservation Storytellers AcademyJaymi's course: Conservation Photography 101 (Jan enrollment)Jaymi's membership community: Wild Idea LabListen to and follow Jaymi's awesome podcast - Impact: The Conservation Photography PodcastEpisode 7: Creating Images With Impact in Conservation Photography with Jaymi HeimbuchJaymi's Detailed Show Notes***I'd love to hear from YOU on how OPS can best serve you in your photography aspirations for the coming year.  If you'd like to share your input, please complete this short survey (https://forms.gle/opvzabowM7Ln3B748). Your feedback is very important to me, so thank you in advance!***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram

Episode 36: In this special Tidbit Tuesday episode, I'm joined by previous guests, Sarah Marino and Jennifer Renwick, to chat about:What makes photographing mud cracks so appealingHow local knowledge of the landscape can help you find mud formationsHow geology and weather affect the formation of mud cracks, peels, swirls, and curlsThe power of patience and curiosityExpert tips and techniques on how to photograph different of compositions of mudHow to respect the mud crackAnd much more!LINKS MENTIONED:Sarah Marino's Website: https://www.smallscenes.comJennifer Renwick's Website: http://www.jenniferrenwick.comEpisode 13: Creative Self-Expression, Composition, and Letting Go of Expectations With Sarah MarinoEpisode 23: Creating Natural Abstracts, Slow Photography, and Photography Projects With Jennifer RenwickHelicon Focus (focus stacking software)Mud Articles from Sarah and Jennifer:Behind the Shot: Mojave Desert Mud CracksA Tale of a Flood and MudI'd love to hear from YOU on how OPS can best serve you in your photography aspirations for the coming year. If you'd like to share your input, please complete this short survey (https://forms.gle/opvzabowM7Ln3B748). Your feedback is very important to me, so thank you in advance!Full Show Notes***HAVE A QUESTION?Record a Question for Tidbit TuesdayLOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST?Ways you can support the show:Buy Me a CoffeeLeave a Rating and ReviewShare the show with others!CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS?Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy EbookABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host)Learn more about meVisit my online portfolioConnect with me on Instagram