Nature Photography Secrets

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Nature photography secrets is for the wildly passionate nature photographer who wants to get the most out of every scene and continually advance their photographic skills. Each episode explores revolutionary ways to take full advantage of today’s digital equipment and master the skills needed to capture and edit world-class images. Learn from incredible stories how to be prepared for anything and maximize the variety of successful shots you get from every encounter.

Introducing Nature Photography Secrets

April 30, 2020

#001: Meet master nature photographer Lou Coetzer and award-winning wildlife photographer Julie Steelman. Discover how they met and what inspired them to bring this show to life. Go behind the scenes of how Lou and Julie met and how Lou's photographic recipe gave Julie the tools to take world-class images and so can you. Get a taste of Lou's style and his photographic recipe that leaves any nature photographer always set up for success. Their banter keeps the dialog interesting and informative.

Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.com

Webinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/
CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/
CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/

For more about Julie: https://wildsacredbeauty.com

Technological Advancements That Really Matter

May 4, 2020

#002: We have come so far in many technological advancements yet many passionate nature photographers are still shooting like it's the film days. Listen in to understand the history of how far we have come and how to take full advantage of technological advancements to improve your photography today and maximize your options. Lou and Julie discuss in detail how high-resolution cameras have impacted today's best use of ISO, auto-focus, pixels and exposure adjustment.

Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.com

Webinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/
CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/
CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/

For more about Julie: https://wildsacredbeauty.com

The Curse Of Shooting To the Right

May 4, 2020

#003: Learn why shooting to the left instead of the right side of your histogram allows you to squeeze every drop of goodness out of your sensor. Discover how to get photographic freedom by using clever ISO and under-exposure settings to create critical shutter speeds you never could achieve before. If you want to nail action shots every time, you will love this episode. Being set up for success given the constantly changing scenes in nature will bring you so much more satisfaction.

Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.com

Webinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/
CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/
CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/

For more about Julie: https://wildsacredbeauty.com

Do We Need More Pixels?

May 4, 2020

#004: Lou and Julie break down the pros and cons of having more pixels. In some cases, more pixels mean slower motor drives and is that always a curse, or is there a way to work with it effectively. Listen to fascinating stories straight from the bush that illustrate how to use more pixels as an important variable and getting the most out of any scene.

Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.com

Webinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/
CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/
CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/

For more about Julie: https://wildsacredbeauty.com

Camera System Smarts

June 25, 2020

#005: Listen in to find out how to make sure what's in your camera bag matches your photographic and travel needs. Discover how to build the right system for you and reduce duplication of lenses, streamlining your travel gear. Understand why it is so important to travel with the right photography pro so you don't buy the wrong system or sell the right system because it isn't set up correctly. What's in your camera bag, how you use it, and who you learn from all affect your results and this episode will help you be set up for success.

Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.com

Webinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/
CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/
CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/

For more about Julie: https://wildsacredbeauty.com

Rating Systems - Crazy or Coveted?

July 1, 2020

#006: Discover how to design the right rating system, including the three must-have's, to make a photo worth keeping. Understand how a rating system will accelerate your workflow and allow you to get through 1000's of images quickly. Develop the skill to get more of what you want out of your photography by being able to rate scenes, destinations; dramatically improving your results. Listen in to get educated on how a rating system can be the catalyst for constantly improving your photography and always being set up for success. Break the habit of getting stuck in the "portrait pandemic" and start shooting world-class action images today.

Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.com

Webinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/
CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/
CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/

For more about Julie: https://wildsacredbeauty.com

The 2020 Digital Photography Toolbox

July 2, 2020

#007: Learn about an exciting new offer to hone your photographic skills with a team of professionals who have been photographers their entire life. Born and bred photo buffs, Henri Coetzer, Lou's son, and Nico Pretorious, were the youngest to become Nikon professional tech support. They have joined forces to bring you a learning opportunity to fully understand how the basics of camera technology and master the shooting recipe that ensures results. Check out how to refine your 2020 digital photography toolbox today.

Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.com

Webinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/
CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/
CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/

For more about Julie: https://wildsacredbeauty.com

Honoring World Tiger Day

August 6, 2020

One of the most special cats in the world is the Bengal Tiger. In this special episode, listen in as Lou and Julie honor this magnificent cat telling the story of when they traveled together to India for the first time. Finding the Tigers, creating photographic moments and the dense forest gave them uncommon shooting challenges. They share their strategies for enjoying this cat and how they flipped the typical Tiger safari on it's head and came home with world class action photos.

Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.com

Webinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/
CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/
CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/

For more about Julie: https://wildsacredbeauty.com

To Hide Or Not To Hide

August 20, 2020

Using photographic hides can be useful and they can also hinder capturing authentic wild life behavior. Learn what you need to know about how hides can help or hurt photography, when to watch for crossing ethical lines and how to use effectively to capture unique images. Lou and Julie discuss their experience in a fixed hide with some Rhinos that turned into an incredible encounter. This episode will help you decide how photographic hides can help you advance your photography.

Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.com

Webinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/
CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/
CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/

For more about Julie: https://wildsacredbeauty.com

Celebrating Lions - The King Of Cats!

September 3, 2020

We are celebrating Lions! Lions are one of the most revered cats on the planet. In this episode we stroll through many African destinations sharing our most profound Lion stories, honoring and celebrating this incredible king of beasts. Learn what is so magical and unique about Lions and how they give us great stories and some of the best photographic moments. If you are missing some time in the bush or just love big cats, you will enjoy this conversation very much.

Find out more here: www.naturephotographysecrets.com

Webinar Series: https://cnpcourses.com/cnp-safaris-webinar/
CNP Courses Website: https://cnpcourses.com/
CNP Safaris Website: https://www.cnpsafaris.com/

For more about Julie: https://wildsacredbeauty.comv

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