Wild And Exposed Podcast

Eagle Photography Expedition Wrap Up

Apr 18 • 87 min

Mark finally gets a chance to talk with Michael and Ron about Homer, AK and the eagle photography adventure.

Homer, Alaska - Photo and Recreation Destination

Apr 9 • 43 min

Join Michael and Ron as the learn, firsthand from Captain Curt Jackson, about the amazing destination that is Homer, Alaska!

Alaska Eagle Photography - #2

Apr 7 • 55 min

Michael and Ron discuss the differences between shooting video and photos…specifically with eagles in Alaska.

Alaska Eagle Photography - #1

Apr 6 • 48 min

Michael and Ron travel to Homer, Alaska to film bald eagles. They spend time discussing the first few days and what they have been able to photograph.

Dynamic Wildlife Behavior

Mar 27 • 104 min

Static images and portraits have their place, but learn to create images that tell a story and reveal behavior for the greatest impact. The guys each highlight four wildlife scenarios that they look for when they are in the field, why and how they capture…

Underwater Photography in Mexico with Jorge Hauser

Mar 19 • 70 min

Jorge Hauser shares his adrenaline charged pelagic adventures and the stories behind several of Mexico’s most popular eco-tourism destinations.

Wildlife Photography and Workshops

Mar 13 • 104 min

Is taking a photo tour or workshop on your bucket list? Wild and Exposed have some plans up their sleeve and are letting you in on some upcoming adventures.

Travel Tips For the Photographer

Feb 22 • 101 min

Tips, tricks and hacks for the photographers on the go. This podcast is full of helpful ideas and information to make your traveling easier and less stressful.

HITTING the Road RV-STYLE With Professional Photographer Dawn Wilson.

Feb 12 • 86 min

Are you ready for a road trip? Do you long for adventure where the highway ends in wilderness? If so, this podcast is for you! Listen in, as Ron and Mark are joined by talented photographer and writer, Dawn Wilson. Hear about her inspirational career…

Adventures In the Far North of Churchill Manitoba, Canada With Joe Desjardins

Feb 5 • 77 min

This podcast will have you saving your pennies and packing your bags. Red Fox, Cross Fox, Arctic Fox and Polar Bears, Oh My!! Churchill Canada is a must do trip, located on the shores of Hudson Bay. Hear what you need and what to expect when photographing…

Best of Alaska!

Jan 30 • 88 min

Michael, Mark and Ron each pull a favorite day of photographing in Alaska from their memory banks and share the exciting adventures of each trip. Also in this podcast, Mark shares he just recently used a tripod, signed up for Facebook and experimented…

Pro Tip Extravaganza!

Jan 24 • 100 min

We’re breaking the mold! This podcast is full of tips, tricks, and hacks! Listen in and hear fifteen great pro tips as Michael, Mark and Ron each share some important things to think about from setting up your camera to light in the field and much, much…

Comparisons Between Shooting Stills and Video In The Real World

Jan 16 • 93 min

More and more people are moving to video. Learn what it takes, what to look for and how it compares to taking still photos. As an extra bonus, Michael walks us through in how to make a fun clip using your video’s or stills in iMovie.

Reflecting back on 2018

Jan 8 • 103 min

The guys revisit first year as a podcast team. Listen in as they discuss the trials and tribulations, fun and success out in the field.

A Landscape Photographer’s View

Dec 30, 2018 • 73 min

Nick Page talks about landscape photography and how to implement it more into your environmental portraits of wildlife.

Dive Deeper Into Wildlife Video

Dec 19, 2018 • 101 min

Mark is intrigued with video and gets more than his questions answered when Michael and Doug share and compare video cameras.

BigHorn Sheep Documentary In Progress

Dec 12, 2018 • 80 min

Go behind the scenes and listen in on Doug’s exciting adventure as he collects footage for his new wild sheep documentary!

Wildlife Photographers Are Finding Big Things In Small Packages!

Dec 5, 2018 • 71 min

Immediately flags went up and questions came to mind when a newsflash hit social media this week that a colleague, another professional photographer made the announcement that he was selling his Nikon D850 in favor of the FujiFilm XT3 mirrorless camera.…

Joe Johnson-Really Right Stuff

Nov 28, 2018 • 61 min

The guys sit down with CEO Joseph M. Johnson, Sr. of Really Right stuff, and talk about some cool things the company is doing, new products they are coming out with and the excitement of the company’s new Utah location.

Autumn Photography in the Colorado Rockies

Nov 20, 2018 • 89 min

Michael and Ron head to the Colorado Rockies during the end of the elk rut and many adventures unfold when they come across a variety of large mammals.

Interview with Jason Loftus

Nov 13, 2018 • 55 min

Michael and Ron sit down with Jason Loftus and talk about wildlife photography and how you can photograph your whole life and still not learn everything there is to know; and the challenges you can face while out in the field.

Mark’s NEWFOUNDLAND Adventure

Nov 6, 2018 • 79 min

Marks descriptions and stories of Newfoundland will have you wanting to book your next vacation. Mark shares his experiences tracking moose and Barren- ground caribou in the beautiful country of Newfoundland, Canada, and shares interesting facts and…

Missy captures the Shot of Alaska Trip

Oct 31, 2018 • 55 min

Mark has to leave the group in Alaska for his next adventure in Newfoundland; but Michael, Ron and Missy share the rest of their adventures in Central Alaska. Michael and Ron get their steps in hiking for moose, and capture some epic rutting behavior.…

Looking For Caribou and Moose In Central Alaska

Oct 23, 2018 • 62 min

Mark and Tyler start the trip by finding a few caribou and moose to film.

Mark and Ron’s Crackerjack, Wildlife Adventure In Central Alaska

Oct 3, 2018 • 60 min

Mark and Ron share their iconic experience hiking up steep mountain sides in search of Dall Sheep and what it takes in order to photograph these agile creatures.

An Interview with Alaska’s Moose Researcher - Dr. Vic Van Ballenberghe

Sep 10, 2018 • 69 min

Join Mark and Michael as they sit down with Dr. Vic Van Ballenberghe to hear about the fascinating career of Alaska’s longest standing Moose Researcher. The details of his studies, field observations, and encounters that span more than 3 decades in wild…

Doug Gardner shares his adventures filming in the swamps

Sep 2, 2018 • 83 min

Hear Doug’s stories from building a two story platform, wading in swamps, building a boat with hydraulic legs, finding tree cavities and fighting off predators to protect the duck nests.

Canon Explorer of Light, “Charles Glatzer” shares his stories

Aug 22, 2018 • 81 min

Since founding Shoot the Light in the mid-nineties, Chas has cemented his place in the world as one of the top wildlife photographers working today. Charles Glatzer, Chas) is a Canon Explorer of Light, world-renowned photographer for more than 32 years is…

Michael Has An Assignment - Fishing with Bears

Aug 2, 2018 • 46 min

Ron catches up with Michael and Mark to hear about their adventure to the Kenai Peninsula in south-central Alaska. The primary goal of this summertime trip into wilderness was to try to film bears and fishermen sharing a river during the sockeye salmon…

3 Amazing Bear Destinations

Jul 28, 2018 • 60 min

We go behind the scenes for a guide’s experience and perspective. Conservation Biologist Lindsey Dewart shares her adventures after many years of working as a wilderness guide. Her wealth of knowledge and experience shine through in this interview where…

Behind The Scenes with One of Alaska’s Best Wildlife Photographers

Jul 22, 2018 • 93 min

Ron’s firsthand adventures with Alaskan wildlife including: Caribou, Brown Bears, and Whales plus a bonus segment featuring desert wildlife on his property near Tuscon, AZ.

In Search of Mountain Goats

Jul 15, 2018 • 64 min

Ron takes us along on his trip to the high altitude country of Colorado to photograph the mountain goats and bighorn sheep that call this sheer landscape home. The weather elements and baby animal activity made for a surprisingly successful shoot where…

Whales and Otters near Seward, AK

Jul 9, 2018 • 41 min

Seward Sea Otter photo expedition turns into Humpback Bubble Net Feeding photo shoot.

Lake Clark NP, Alaska Photo Expedition

Jul 9, 2018 • 61 min

Mark and Ron interview Michael and Missy about their recent photo/filming expedition to Lake Clark NP, AK

Day 7 thru 9 - Canadian Rockies

Jul 9, 2018 • 74 min

We wrap up the last three days of our photo adventure

Day 6 - Canadian Rockies - with Luke Vander Vennen

Jul 9, 2018 • 82 min

Discussion with Luke Vander Vennen. Wildlife Biologist. Government of Alberta. Peace River,. Alberta.

Day 5 - Canadian Rockies - with Eric Brewer

Jul 9, 2018 • 57 min

Eric tells us about his highlight wildlife experiences over the last 30 years.

Day 4 - Canadian Rockies

Jul 9, 2018 • 46 min

Spending time sitting, waiting, watching and filming. Being patient in the field.

Day 3 - Canadian Rockies

Jul 9, 2018 • 79 min

Mark and Ron found a spruce grouse to film Michael talks about filming coyote pups at the den using the pre-record function of the RED Camera Ron discusses filming at the eagle nest

Day 2 - Canadian Rockies

Jul 9, 2018 • 30 min

Mark and Ron discuss seeing several sets of triplet cubs of the year, their behavior as cubs and the rarity of all cubs being the same color.

Day 1 - Canadian Rockies

Jul 9, 2018 • 51 min

Ron shares his first impressions of being in the Northern Rockies of Alberta. Mark talks about photographing in early June and the challenges of the longer days and constant weather changes. Michael and Mark discuss the moose population and the chances of…

Wyoming - Day 5

Jul 9, 2018 • 38 min

We had huge success filming Sharptail Grouse on one of Ron’s secret leks. The perfect day, a light dusting of snow and lots of birds!

Wyoming - DAY 4 - SAGE AND SHARPTAIL GROUSE

Jul 8, 2018 • 39 min

Wyoming Photo Expedition - Day 4 - Today was a great day! Made it out the door in complete darkness and got to the sage grouse lek in ample time.

Wyoming - Day 3 - Sage and Sharptail Grouse

Jun 19, 2018 • 35 min

The snow is gone, it’s super cold, but it’s our first opportunity to get out and see if we can find and film the sage grouse. We find the grouse but we are not able to get close enough for Ron and Mark to shoot still images. When the grouse are done…

Wyoming - Day 2 - Sage AND Sharptail Grouse

Jun 19, 2018 • 61 min

Woke up to snow and Ron thought we might not have much luck finding the sage grouse so we slept in, had some awesome coffee and recorded a couple of podcasts. We did get out in the afternoon and Mark was able to film his fist pronghorn antelope.

Wyoming - Day 1 - Sage and Sharptail Grouse

Jun 19, 2018 • 69 min

Mark and Michael drove from Denver to Wyoming arriving late in the afternoon. Since the species of grouse we are trying to film are only active in the morning we spent the evening looking for Merriam’s wild turkey. On this podcast we replay day 1 in…

Antarctica Photo Expedition (Including Argentinian and Chilean Patagonia)

Jun 18, 2018 • 57 min

Mark, Ron and Michael talk about a photo expedition that Michael took to Antarctica early in his career. We discuss getting there and the transportation used, wildlife encountered, how to adjust to living on a ship for two weeks,