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 Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect 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 Newsletter Please take our listener survey! *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect 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 Bender Episode 65: Justin Black Episode 67: David Thompson Episode 69: Viktoria Haack Episode 71: David Johnston Episode 73: Ben Williamson Episode 75: Colleen Gara Episode 77: Anna Morgan Episode 79: Kristen Ryan Episode 83: Charles Needle I’d love your feedback! Please take our listener survey! Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 83: Today I sit down with award-winning fine art photographer, Charles Needle, to chat about: LINKS MENTIONED: Website: https://charlesneedlephoto.com/ Impressionistic Photography, by Charles Needle Creative Macro Photography, by Charles Needle Charles’ Gear Recommendations Charles’ free Multiple Exposure Script for Photoshop Follow Charles on Instagram Follow Charles on Facebook Nancy Rotenberg Freeman Patterson Topaz Gigapixel AI Slow Shutter Cam App Average Camera Pro App The Plamp Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect 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 Rodden Denise Lehenbauer Egídio Leitão: https://egidio.photography/ Follow Egídio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/egidiotx/ Chris Sobczak Jim Moyer John Van't Land Jim 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 Danis Tinkle Belle Topaz DeNoise AI Learn How to Use the Intersect Masks in Lightroom with Nigel Danson Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 81: Today I sit down with six of seven members of the esteemed Photo Cascadia team, to chat about: LINKS MENTIONED: Website: https://www.photocascadia.com/ Order Washington Evergreen: Land of Nature Wonders, by Photo Cascadia Follow Photo Cascadia on Instagram Team Members: Erin Babnik: http://www.erinbabnik.com/ Follow Erin on Instagram Sean Bagshaw: http://www.outdoorexposurephoto.com/ Follow Sean on Instagram David Cobb: http://www.dmcobbphoto.com/ Follow David on Instagram Adrian Klein: http://www.adrianklein.com/ Follow Adrian on Instagram Kevin McNeal: http://www.kevinmcnealphotography.com/ Follow Adrian on Instagram Chip Phillips: http://www.chipphillipsphotography.com/ Follow Chip on Instagram Zack Schnepf: http://www.zschnepf.com/ Follow Zack on Instagram Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram 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 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 Guide How to Safely Remove a Tick Video Symptoms of Tick-Borne Illnesses (CDC) Environmental Protection Agency’s Repellent Search Tool List of Repellents Safe for Skin Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. Product Links: Sawyer Permethrin Products Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Outdoor clothing companies that provide permethrin-containing clothing: LL Bean REI Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 79: Today I sit down with landscape photographer, Kristen Ryan, to chat about: LINKS MENTIONED: Websites: http://www.kristenryanphotography.com/ ***Get 10% off mentoring sessions with code “OPS10” https://www.womencapturemagic.com/ Follow Kristen Ryan on: Instagram Vero Kristen’s article: 4 Ingredients to Impactful Landscape Photography Zojirushi 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 Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect 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 Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 77: Today I sit down with nature photographer and writer, Anna Morgan, from British Columbia to chat about: 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: Instagram Vero Facebook Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. Recommended Reading: Finite and Infinite Games, by James Carse The Infinite Game, by Simon Sinek The Wholeness of Nature: Goethe's Way Toward a Science of Conscious Participation in Nature, by Henri Bortoft Art and Fear, by David Bayles and Ted Orland Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect 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 OPS10 Creative Self-Expression When Everyone’s a Photographer Atlas of the Heart, by Dr. Bréne Brown Episode 40: The One Thing That Will Improve Your Photography This Year Compose With Clarity Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 75: Today I sit down with Alberta, Canada-based wildlife photographer, Colleen Gara, to chat about: LINKS MENTIONED: Website: https://www.colleengaraphotography.com/ Follow Colleen Gara on: Instagram Twitter Facebook Note: Some of the resources below may be affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission (at no extra cost to you) if you use that link to make a purchase. Garmin InReach SE Satellite Communication Device Hitching Rides With Buddha: A Journey Across Japan, by Will Ferguson Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect 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 Guide Episode 30: Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTL Episode 38: Should You Buy Filters? Landscape Photography Filters Explained Episode 62: What’s Included in RAW format files? Episode 68: Let’s Talk About Light [REMIX] Compose With Clarity Virtual Workshop New England Fall Color Prediction Sites: New England Today Article by Jim Salge: New England Fall Foliage | 2022 Forecast Yankee 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 filter Adobe Photography Bundle (Lightroom & Photoshop, affiliate link) Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 73: Today I sit down with professional landscape photographer, Benjamin Williamson, to chat about: LINKS MENTIONED: Website: http://www.benjaminwilliamsonphotography.com/ Follow Ben Williamson on: Instagram Facebook Twitter Ben’s photograph of migrating alewives: Liquid Migration Ben’s Favorite Weather App: https://www.windy.com/ Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect 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 Monograph Sarah Marino’s 11 Composition Lessons for Photographing Nature’s Small Scenes Ebook Erin 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 Marino Episode 19: Visual Perception and Cultivating Creativity With Colleen Miniuk Episode 23: Creating Natural Abstracts, Slow Photography, and Photography Projects With Jennifer Renwick Episode 34: Achieving Balance in Composition Episode 43: Photography as Art is a Process with Erin Babnik Episode 51: Get Outside Your Comfort Zone With David Kingham Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 71: Today I sit down with Tennessee-based landscape photographer and educator, David Johnston, to chat about: LINKS MENTIONED: Website: https://www.davidjohnstonart.com/ Follow David Johnston on: Instagram YouTube My interview on David’s Podcast: The Landscape Photography Show Think Media Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect 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 Explained Which Aperture Should I Use in Outdoor Photography? ISO: It’s Not What You Think ISO: Why All the Noise? Episode 30: Understanding Histograms, ETTR, and ETTL Episode 38: Should You Buy Filters? Landscape Photography Filters Explained Episode 42: How and When to Use Exposure Compensation Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 69: Today I sit down with professional photographer and artist, Viktoria Haack, from British Columbia to chat about: LINKS MENTIONED: Website: http://www.viktoriahaackphotography.ca/ Follow Viktoria Haack on: Instagram Facebook Twitter Jack the Wolfskin on Instagram Viktoria’s article on 500px: Why You Should NOT Specialize in One Type of Photography Wim Hof Method Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect 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 Explained OPS Article: ISO - It’s Not What You Think Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 67: Today I sit down with landscape photographer, David Thompson, to chat about: LINKS MENTIONED: Website: davidthompsonphotography.com Follow David Thompson on: Instagram Facebook Flickr Mention 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 Program Park Rx America Develop a Park Prescription Program for your community Full Show Notes *** HAVE A QUESTION? Record a Question for Tidbit Tuesday LOVE THE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST? Ways you can support the show: Buy Me a Coffee Leave a Rating and Review Sign up for the Outdoor Photography School Newsletter Share the show with others! CONFUSED ABOUT WHERE TO FOCUS? Download my FREE Hyperfocal Distance Made Easy Ebook ABOUT BRENDA PETRELLA (host) Learn more about me Visit my online portfolio Connect with me on Instagram