Lou and Julie took a break to hone in on and clarify what is the big why for hosting this podcast.  In both of their respective personal journeys, they came to find they were on the same path but did not know it. Both of them have taken a big leap forward in their own photographic journey and wanted to understand what was happening.  It became clear to both of them that diving in deeper and by hitting reset, they could offer you even more value. Listen in as they explain they exciting things that have been transpiring behind the scenes.  Lou explains how knowing the big why make ..read more

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

Did you know there is a formula for mastering the essential aesthetics that create pleasing images again and again? Join us for this informative episode with Dr. Waldemar Bussuahn who has a PhD in photography and is head of the Photographic Department at the Cape University of Technology in South Africa.     After being a soldier in a war, he turned to photography to improve his mental health. It become a life-long passion to discover what it was about certain images that had a positive image on others.  He shares his highlights from his journey everything you need to know to ma ..read more

Ready to take your bird photography to the next level?  You will love this conversation!  Lou and Julie talk about bird behavior, how to predict action before it happens so you can get the rare shots. The stories birds tell really push our technological skills and put them to the test.   Discover why birds are one of the most fascinating subjects in nature photography and how you can use that to your advantage.   Lou and Julie dive into how to best use your Autofocus system, including some of the newer systems, to ensure your shots are tack sharp. Understand what it means t ..read more

Want to know the one secret to getting world-class action shots every time?   It's knowing the many ways to generate shutter speed.  In this episode, Lou and Julie bust some of the myths about shutter speed and how staying stuck in a rut with your settings is costing you great images. Lou and Julie reveal the trifecta for always having more than enough shutter speed for the rapidly changing nature scenes that constantly unfold in front of you.  If you are tired of missing shots, or wondering why your images are too soft, this episode will help you stop struggling with shutter sp ..read more

One of nature's fiercest predators isn't what you think!  Lou and Julie discuss how reptiles, especially Crocodiles and Caiman, make us wait, sometimes forever, for an action shot. Listen in and discover how patience and persistence play a vital role and become one of the "must-have" variables for any action photographer.   These fearsome animals play the waiting game better than any other creature. Yet, when they move into action, they give us a satisfying variety of action shots.  But are you ready?  Discover what you can do to be ready and how you can maximize your succe ..read more

This is a one-of-a-kind episode and a lively discussion that will have you get your camera out right away.  Wenzel Kotze, a successful businessman turned scholar, joins Lou and Julie for a discussion on how to get 500% more images out of every scene. Wenzel is so passionate about dissecting leadership principles found in nature that he created his own Master's degree around it and is currently working on his PhD.  He asks what if we took the ideal shooting recipe and turned it into a "systems thinking"  approach, would it make a difference to our photography? In this rousing epi ..read more

In this exciting episode, find out how you can walk with wild cheetahs and get the photographs of a lifetime while also being a part of the make-a-difference-for-cheetahs team.  Julie and Lou talk to Sarah Tompkins, a women putting conservation at the heart of her work to save the wild cheetah in South Africa.  Listen to the heart-warming journey that led her to establish a thriving game reserve that has single-handedly had the biggest impact on restoring healthy cheetah DNA around Africa.  You may shed a few tears, feel your heart melt and also learn what exquisite photo opport ..read more

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

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