Photography/Video Episodes

Exploring Nature's Wonders: Landscape Photography Adventures with Mitch Miller - Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In this episode, we're welcoming back Mitch Miller, an award-winning landscape photographer known for his stunning captures of Joshua Tree National Park and the Sierra Nevada Range. Mitch shares stories from his recent nine-day backpacking adventure to a remote, little-known lake in Sequoia National Park, detailing the grit, planning, and creativity that go into photographing some of the most breathtaking – and challenging locations to rea...

In today’s episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're joined by Francisco Silva, a STEAM educator, Solar System Ambassador, and all-around astronomy enthusiast known for his infectious energy, storytelling, and connecting communities with nature, science, and exploration. Francisco shares his journey from a childhood fascination with the stars—sparked by mythology and a first telescope in Spain—to his work today in Las Vegas, designing engaging and inclusive astronomy experiences fo...

Outdoor Exploration and Photography With Mike Hillman, Natural Habitat Adventures. On today's episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we’re thrilled to introduce Mike Hillman, the Photo Expeditions Director for Natural Habitat Adventures—known to many as Nat Hab. Mike’s story is a true outdoor enthusiast’s dream: from running wild in the woods of Michigan as a kid to becoming a zoologist and eventually leading extraordinary wildlife expeditions across the globe. Mike shares his fascinating j...

Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today's episode, we have a special guest from Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria: Victor Kastrev. Victor is an outdoor enthusiast and coffee aficionado who has mastered the art of brewing the perfect cup of coffee in some of the most stunning locations worldwide. From Bulgaria's high peaks to London's bustling parks, Victor shares his captivating experiences and insights into coffee brewing, highlighting his preference for manual methods and his love for Et...

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series podcast! In today's special episode, Discover Gems in Northeast Tennessee: Reflections from the OWAA Inaugural Field Fest 2024, we're diving into the recent OWAA Field Fest—a groundbreaking event that brings outdoor enthusiasts, writers, and journalists to lesser-known, rural destinations. We're joined by attendees and hosts who made this event a stellar success. We'll hear firsthand experiences from a dynamic mix of guests who explored northeast T...

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series! Our special guest is Anand Kumar Sankaran. Anand is a first-generation immigrant who moved to the US and California in 1999. Despite living in California for most of his life, he had never visited the Sierra Nevada. Anand takes us on a journey of self-discovery and exploration, and how he ventured into the great outdoors to pursue his new-found love for hiking and photography. QUESTIONS WE DISCUSSED Anand's journey of coming to the US and pursuing...

Shelly Rivoli, author of Hiking with Kids Southern California: 45 Great Hikes for Families, joins us on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. She shares her year-long project of visiting spots throughout Southern California with her family and creating maps for each hike. We discuss the importance of traveling with children, some must-visit parks in Southern California, and what to expect when exploring them. Tune in to get tips on outdoor gear, traveling, and what to pack for a hike with kids. F...

Meet Emanuel Rose, a passionate outdoorsman and marketing guru based in Southern Oregon and Northern California. With access to some of the most breathtaking wilderness areas in the world, he leads a unique and fulfilling life balancing his love for the great outdoors and his profession as a marketing consultant. Despite not having kids, he dedicates time to introducing his grandkids (by marriage) to outdoor adventures. Emanuel produced an award-winning documentary about fishing; he is the aut...

Amy Gulick is our guest on the Outdoor Adventure Series today. Amy is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Photographer, and Award-Winning Author. She is the author of two books, "Salmon in the Trees: Life in Alaska's Tongass Rain Forest.”, and her newest book, "The Salmon Way: An Alaska State of Mind. Amy uses her images and words to help people understand the importance of nature to humanity and all beings. Topics We Discussed What makes you come alive? Why are stories powerful? What keeps you going? ...

Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. Our guest today is Heather Physioc. Heather is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Photographer & Writer. She is passionate about traveling, exploring, photographing, and writing about the natural world. She hopes her images and writing can inspire a closer connection to nature and greater adoption and awareness of conservation needs. Heather is also the granddaughter of Bruce Cochran. Bruce was a cartoonist, illustr...

On this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we interview Keith Caceres, Astronomy Enthusiast, and former Las Vegas Astronomical Society president. This episode focuses on the highly anticipated James Webb Space Telescope, the next generation of space telescope and the replacement for the Hubble. Keith discusses the significance of James Webb in astronomy and technology, comparing and contrasting it with the Hubble telescope. He also encourages aspiring astronomers to visit local astronomy...

Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, stewardship, and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Mitch Miller. Mitch is an award-winning Landscape Photographer and Founder of Fine Earth Photography. Mitch is known for capturing the beauty of rugged landscapes, deserts, and alpine environments. To...

Hello everyone. Welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host Howard Fox. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration, and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Alec Sills-Trausch. Alec is an Outdoors Writer, Landscape Photographer, and is a passionate advocate for pushing boundaries in the wild. He loves to write about his travels, and craft ...

Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. This is your Host Howard Fox. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Chris Paparo Chris is an Outdoor Enthusiast, Freelance Writer, and Wildlife Photographer. Chris was born and raised on Long Island (New York). He’s been exploring the wilds of the Island for over...

Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Ruth Hoyt. Ruth is a Naturalist, an Award-winning Nature Photographer, and Owner of Photo Bound Tours. She is based in Deep South Texas, and specializes in teaching bird and nature photography. She works with Texas photo ranch...

Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series on the Success InSight Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Isabelle Edwards Izzy is 18 year old Nature & Wildlife Photographer, Artist, and Conservationist in the Pacific Northwest. She is also a Jumping Spider appreciator and keeper To learn more about Izzy an...

Hello everyone, and welcome back for another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series on the Success InSight Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Danielle Taylor. Danielle is a Freelance Outdoor Adventure and Travel Journalist, and the Managing Editor of The Journal of Wildlife Photography. To learn more about Danielle and her work, visit her web...

Hello everyone, and welcome back to another episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series on the Success InSight Podcast. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Amy Grisak. Amy is a freelance writer and photographer specializing in everything from gardening to outdoor recreation and natural history issues, particularly in her beautiful home state of Montana. Sh...

Today's episode of Success InSight is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Benjamin Barakat Benjamin is an award-winning astrophotographer, Milky Way enthusiast, and workshop facilitator. He is also a real estate & architecture photographer, offering high-end photography, drone, & 360 Virtual tour images...

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Success InSight Podcast. Today's episode is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series. The Outdoor Adventure Series celebrates individuals & families, businesses, and organizations that seek out and promote the exploration of the great outdoors. Our guest today is Colleen Miniuk Colleen is a Corporate-America-escapee, turned full-time freelance outdoor photographer, writer, publisher, instructor, and motivational speaker. Colleen specializes in na...

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Success InSight Podcast Today's episode of Success InSight is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series. It's a pleasure to introduce you to Ralf Rohner. Ralf captains a Boeing 777-300ER for an International Carrier. When he's not working in the cockpit, his interests include landscape astrophotography and deep space photography. Ralf is passionate about combining advanced landscape astrophotography and deep space imaging techniques into a new p...

Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Success InSight Podcast Today's episode of Success InSight is another addition to our Outdoor Adventure Series It's a pleasure to introduce you to Peter Zelinka - Astrophotography Enthusiast, YouTube Content Creator, and Online Educator In June 2016, Peter quit his full-time IT job to pursue photography. Peter is an avid hiker and backpacker. He describes himself as a nomadic nature photographer. As Peter's photographs attest to, he is also a gifted a...