Join Mark Raycroft and Jason Loftus as they explore Jason’s recent Alaska trip and some of the learnings that came out of it. They also discuss social media strategies, answer listener questions about upcoming trips, and share insights and tips for photographers and nature enthusiasts.

Chapters

00:00 Spring Awakening and Photography Opportunities

02:57 Listener Engagement and Upcoming Events

06:08 Alaska Trip: Challenges and Triumphs

09:03 Social Media Strategies for Photographers

12:04 Wildlife Photography Insights

14:51 AI in Photography: The Future of Editing

41:19 The Passion for Photography and Editing

42:42 AI in Photography: A Double-Edged Sword

43:47 The Evolution of Social Media Tools

45:03 Authenticity in Photography and AI

46:32 Listener Questions: Exploring Acrylic Prints

50:29 Researching Target Species for Photography

58:11 Bucket List Locations and Species

01:01:39 The Balance of New and Familiar Experiences

01:09:36 Closing Thoughts and Future Adventures

Call outs to Listeners

@ca_herig

@JamiBollschweilerPhotography

Listener Questions Discussed

@WanderingPelican - What do you think of the acrylic medium for your prints?   

@TXOutdoorXplorer - How much research or preparation goes into photographing a targeted species?

@MLJ_Wilderness_Photos - What bucket list location or species are each of you going to tick off in 2026?

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