Outdoor Photography Podcast

Join Brenda Petrella from Outdoor Photography School as she sits down with top landscape and nature photographers and leaders in the outdoor industry to unpack their approaches to creativity, connecting with nature, and working safely and comfortably in the natural world. This weekly podcast is a mix of interviews and quick tip episodes. The Tidbit Tuesday episodes include nuggets of practical information and a Q&A section where Brenda answers your submitted questions. Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite podcast player and get ready to be inspired to create better images and reconnect with nature!

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Jan. 23, 2024

A Brief Announcement and Personal Update

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?

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Nov. 9, 2022

An Important Announcement

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 Hyperfo

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Nov. 8, 2022

What Does Connecting to Nature Mean to You? [Compilation]

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 natu

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Nov. 1, 2022

Macro, Abstract, and Impressionistic Photography With Charles Needle

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 illness The benefits of having a mindful approach to photography Photographers who mentored him early in his photography journey and helped him to find his vision and encouraged him to teach photography Photography as a subtractive art How to let the subject speak to you Why you should consider using a smartphone over a DS

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Oct. 25, 2022

Special Listener Episode

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://egid

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Oct. 18, 2022

Photographing the Wonders of Washington With Photo Cascadia

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 strong The inspiration behind their newest book, Washington Evergreen: Land of Nature Wonders The diverse photographic opportunities found in the seven regions of Washington Preparation tips for exploring remote wilderness areas Some funny stories from the trail Reflections on our relationship with nature and our po

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