The Nature Photography Podcast: Recent Episodes
Terry VanderHeiden, Photographer
This podcast is about learning wildlife photography and landscape photography from a professional photographer.
This is a little audio story about the early years and the famous people of Yosemite Valley.
Link to Razor-Sharp Nature Photography e-Book
What is new in the world of copyright? Plenty. Why as a photographer, professional or not - you should take the steps to copyright your images.
After years as a professional photographer, here is what I know about copyright.
This episode is all about Olympic National Park in the state of Washington. I take a tour to Madison falls with a local enthusiast and park volenteer, Tim Williams, and we talk about what to see when visiting Olympic National Park.
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Wildlife Backgrounds. (Use your Headphones for this episode) This episode is all about improving your backgrounds for your wildlife photography. Moving just the smallest amount can make a big difference in the final images. Terry VanderHeiden discusses some of the options you have and what to look for as he broadcasts on location, while on a wildlife photography shoot. Try listening with your headphones for a more immersive experience.
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This episode is an interview with wildlife photographer David Bozsik. David has a ton of knowledge about wildlife photography and we talk about some techniques for creating your best nature images. He shares his images from his daily treks on Facebook and his own site just about everyday.
Bozsik Imagery Facebook link bit.ly/3ITRejX
Nature’s Camera.combit.ly/3XZZfb2
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From California to Oregon, this episode covers photographing waterfalls from Yosemite valley to the middle of Oregon. Finding the water at the best time of year and how to photograph waterfalls.
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Bringing the subjects to you.
From setting up a backyard bird feeder to all the aspects of attracting song birds to your pose for you in front of your camera.
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In this episode, Terry talks about the experience going from the DSLR over to Mirrorless cameras. Several months after getting his Nikon Z9, what he's learned.
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Yosemite National Park in the winter is a fabulous place to photograph. Away from the summer crowds and a few unique landscape happenings that you need to be aware of.
Full transcript and photos of this podcast episode
Razor-Sharp Image E-Book
Vallerret Photography Gloves
If you are curious as to how a podcast like The Nature Photography Podcast comes together, this episode is for you. If you are thinking of starting your own podcast this is also a good episode to get you on your way.
Here are the links to the equipment discussed in this episode.
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Wildtronics Parabolic Microphone - https://bit.ly/319aC9f
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Music from Artlist: https://artlist.io/Terry-854158
This is an in-depth episode all about getting better Bird-In-Flight photographs. In this episode, we interview Steve Perry. Steve is a popular author, YouTube Creator and wildlife photographer.
Steve hosts a very popular YouTube channel - Backcountry Gallerywhere he shows the viewers precisely how to operate many different equipment brands and discusses wildlife photography techniques.
We discuss in depth - Steve's new book, Secrets to Stunning Bird-In-Flight Photography. Everything from equipment choices to exposure to auto focus. This is a comprehensive interview that is our longest podcast episode to date, so settle in to absorb a ton of great information.
You can also send you comments to me at terry@imagelight.com or visit my web site www.imagelight.com
This episode is about photographing the fall colors. No matter where you are, Autumn is a spectacular time to go out shooting landscape images. In this episode there are lots of tips to getting great fall images.
Check out the transcript and photographs here
The Nature Photography Podcast goes to Pier 39 in San Francisco to photograph Sea Lions, then out to the ocean to photograph Harbor Seals. How to tell the difference an how to best photograph them.
Learn how to get permits for seeing the 3000 pound Elephant Seals in Año Nuevo, in Northern California.
Complete transcript
This episode finds the crew under a specially built freeway that is home to thousands of Mexican Free Tail bats. Here, Terry is joined by nature photographer David Bozsik to set up an elaborate system for capturing images of these bats in flight.
Check out the set up and the images at Imagelight.com
Cognisys Saber Camera Trigger
Bozsik Imagery
David Bozsik on Facebook
Visit with Ronni Brega with Oaktown Bees and learn about bee keeping and why we need to keep this keystone species, safe and thriving.
Learn techniques to photograph and enjoy this very important species.
Special thanks to Chrissy @buzzentineempire (instagram) for letting me photograph the hives she watches over.
A question that most professional photographer’s get asked is; what is your favorite lens?
I guess with the thought that if a new photographer could buy one lens, what would it be.
As you can imagine, there is no right answer to this. But I will let you know what lenses I use most for wildlife photography.
Long lenses Blog with Links
LensProToGo - Lens rental
Discount Code for LensProToGo - TERRYV10
Crows are despised by many but possibly they have been given a bad rap. These supremely intelligent birds are easy to find but difficult to get good photographs. You want a challenging subject to photograph? Check out the dirty crows.
Photos of Crows
Exploring the tide pools of Northern California is a great place to find wildlife to photograph. Professional photographer, Terry VanderHeiden shows you how to get started with equipment and techniques in this special environment.
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Ring Light
Circular Polarizer
Yosemite. An iconic place to photograph. On this podcast, take the tour with a professional photographer and find out all the places to shoot in Yosemite National Park.
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Professional photographer,Terry VanderHeiden, takes us on a journey in black and white. From how it was shooting film and making black and white prints, to working with the technology of today to get true black and white images.
Link to You Tube channel for converting color to black and white (tutorial)
Link to Image Light
Link to video on how use brushes
Link to blog pages for podcast
Photographers need to be prepared to go out and shoot in all kinds of weather. Preparing for winter photography, dealing with snow and rain can be a challenge. This episode covers everything from head to toe on how to dress for the elements and how to protect your gear.
Link to buy Lightroom Brushes
Link to episode on YouTube
Image Light Web Site
Down Vests
Carhartt Jackets
Merrell Hiking Boots
Gaiters
Redington Waders
Simms Wader Boots
Vallerret Photography Gloves
Learn about one of the essential animals in the Monterey Bay of California - the California Sea Otter. Learn about their behaviors and where to find them and of course, how to photograph the California Sea Otter.
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This is an interview with Kevin Taylor of the Teton Science Schools in Jackson, Wyoming.
The episode is all about finding the wildlife in Grand Teton National Park and learning much more about each species in the park.
How to find moose.
How to find black bears and breakdown of why Grizzly Bear 399 is so famous and how she is so readily seen in Grand Teton National Park.
To book your own tour, check out www.wildlifeexpeditions.org or www.tetonscience.org you can also call 307-733-2623
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Check out the some photographs from our wildlife tour with Kevin Taylor at the Teton Science Schools
This episode is all about close-up photography. You have plenty of wildlife subjects all around you, you might as well get started learning how to get great close-up photographs. The episode covers, lens choice, electronic flash, and how to do image stacking in your computer.
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Check out the full transcript and links here at the podcast website
Photographing Wild Turkeys. How to find them and how to call them right to you where you are.
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This episode is all about photographing hummingbirds. Set up a feeder in your own backyard and start shooting this fascinating and willing subject.
Learn how to use electronic flash and set up an outdoor studio to make some great captures of the hummingbirds in your area.
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The tree frog that we are listening to here, is the Pacific Chorus frog, also known to many as the Pacific tree frog. This is considered to be one of the most plentiful amphibians on the west coast of North America. They can be found everywhere from Baha California to up into British Columbia and as far east as Montana.
While it is sometimes referred to as a “tree” frog, this little guy seldom ventures up trees, it will mostly stay near the ground. While his little suction cup feet can propel this frog on just about any surface, in shallow creeks and ponds are the home of choice, for this guy.
They can be found as either brown or green, depending on the background he’s living in. One of the keys to this frog’s survival is not being seen as easily, so the ability to change his own coloring is a big asset.
Full Transcript and photos here at imagelight.com
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In this episode, we learn about coyotes and how to find them. Learn ways to get them to come to you, and how to photograph them. Also learn the best ways to prepare and practice for photographing coyotes.
These animals can be found all over North America and increasingly, the coyote, rather than being pushed away when humans move into its territory is adapting to the urban landscape.
While coyotes have been known to cross paths with humans, they prefer open wooded areas where they can hide from humans, THEIR number one predator.
Wimberly Gimbal Head
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Photographing Coyotes at Imagelight.com
In this episode of the Nature Photography Podcast, host, Terry VanderHeiden shows you all about the fantastic photographic subject the American White Pelican.
When is the best time to photograph these large birds and how to find them? The white pelican has some challenges in that they are a bird with mostly white feathers. How do you get great detail in your photographs of white birds?
How to turn on highlight warnings on your camera and how to properly use them.
Complete transcript and links here
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This episode walks the photographer through how to use shutter speed and ISO to stop shooting blurry images. Host, Terry VanderHeiden will guide you on how to improve your photography of moving wildlife subjects.
Terry heads out to photograph seagulls at the marina to work on tracking moving subjects. He also tackles using very slow shutter speeds to eliminate tourists in your landscape photographs.
A complete transcript and links can be found here
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This episode tells you not only how to photograph raptors like bald eagles and hawks, but it tells you when and where to find them, exactly! Photographer Terry VanderHeiden takes you to the Lower Klamath Wildlife refuge and gives precise directions on how to get some great raptor photographs.
Complete transcript and maps are found here
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Wimberley Gimbal Heads
Really Right Stuff Tripods
The Nature Photography Podcast kicks off with this short trailer of introduction and what the listener can expect throughout season one.
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