10 Best Photography Podcasts to Listen to
Photography podcasts are great: they allow us to listen to interviews with our favourite photographers, and provide tips on equipment, competitions, locations, species, and more.
You can listen to photography podcasts anywhere, whether you’re cooking, driving, or just looking for inspiration during your downtime.
If you’re on the lookout for a good wildlife photography podcast, look no further, as we’ve compiled a list of 10 excellent wildlife podcasts you can start listening to now, (shown in no particular order). There’s a bit of everything for everyone, so keep reading to find out more.
1. The Wild Photographer – Court Whelan
This nature photography podcast has many short episodes, perfect for those who are busy and don’t have much time to spare. The podcast offers a range of great tips to help you level up your photography, covering everything from gear to techniques and interviews.
The episodes on gear are particularly helpful if you are looking to upgrade your kit or aren’t sure what to choose.
Covering all aspects of nature photography, this podcast is aimed at all skill levels, so no matter your expertise, you’re bound to learn a thing or two from this podcast!
2. Wildlife Photo Chat (Ray Hennessy)
This podcast is hosted by Ray Hennessy, a wildlife photographer who focuses on bird photography. With weekly episodes featuring friend and wildlife photographer Brad James, the pair discuss what they’ve been working on and some of the pitfalls or challenges they’ve encountered.
There’s a strong focus on bird photography, so this is a must-listen for avid birders.
With hour-long episodes, this podcast feels like you’re dropping in on a conversation among friends, where everything is relatable, and you gain a good understanding of the photographers’ creative processes.
3. Newton and Coe on Eye for the Light
This podcast focuses on interviews with photographers, and each episode is around 40 minutes long.
The interviews are really insightful, with photographers sharing how they developed in their professional careers. The material is inspirational and packed with excellent advice.
I particularly recommend the episode with Rachel Bigsby (August 2023), which delved into her inspiring success at an early age.
4. PhotoWILD Podcast
This is a fascinating podcast that blends art and biology. The hosts share great background information on animal behaviour, as well as techniques for combining scientific knowledge with photographic skills to get the best shots possible.
The enthusiasm of the hosts is palpable, making for an inspirational podcast. The episodes are quite fast-paced, and you receive a lot of useful information that will certainly come in handy out in the field.
5. The Matt Maran Podcast
Hosted by wildlife photographer Matt Maran, this podcast focuses on interviews with incredible photographers and conservationists. The conversations are authentic and captivating, yet the pace is relaxed, which makes for a really enjoyable listen.
Each episode delves into the rich careers of the interviewees, and helps those wanting to break into the world of photography see what path each photographer took to get to where they are today.
Whether you’re further along in your photography career or just starting out, you’ll be sure to find this podcast highly enjoyable.
6. Impact: The Conservation Photography Podcast
This podcast is focused on conservation photography and is really helpful for those hoping to venture into this genre. With short and punchy episodes, each one is packed full of practical tips and examples to help you on your journey.
The information is fun and can be implemented straight away into your workflow if you’re hoping to make quick progress in conservation photography.
7. The Safari Shots Podcasts
This podcast, as its title indicates, is focused on safari photography on safari. It was started quite recently, so there aren’t many episodes out yet.
The episodes are highly engaging, and the friendliness of the hosts shines through, making for a wholesome and educational listen.
The focus is very much on Africa and is perfect for those preparing to set off on a safari adventure, however, a broad range of topics are covered, creating something for everyone.
8. UK Wildlife Podcast
This great podcast is all about UK wildlife and is hosted by two wildlife photographers, Victoria Hillman and Neil Philips. Each episode is packed full of knowledge and great information, which can be really helpful if you are planning to photograph a species in particular.
The mixture of wholesome content and great hosts make this podcast a cosy and thoroughly enjoyable listen.
9. The Nature Photo Guys
This podcast is for all the North American photographers out there looking for some inspiration.
Hosted by photographers Joe Desjardins and Chris Gibbs, who are based in Canada, the episodes are quite relaxed, and there are lots of discussions on locations and wildlife that are helpful for those looking for more information.
Interviews with Canadian photographers provide many tips that are relevant for North American photographers who are looking to encounter similar species.
10. Wildlife Photography Podcast
Join Josh Galicki and Rob Read as they talk about all things related to wildlife, nature and photography. If you’re looking for inspiration for your own photography, then look no further.
Filled with useful tips and advice, this conversational-style podcast sees Galicki and Read share their knowledge in longer-format episodes.
I especially enjoyed the episode on wildlife photography on a budget (May 2024), which is a reminder that photography is about creativity and learning rather than always upgrading to the newest gear.
The episodes are relatable, with balanced arguments, and full of tips to improve your photography no matter your location or skill level.
In conclusion
We hope that you’ve found a new podcast that interests you and that will help inspire you or teach you something new.
If we’ve missed any of your favourite wildlife or nature photography podcasts, be sure to leave a comment!
