By Trevor & Darlene Awalt
The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.
Podcast Episode #21 – Apr 15, 2024
In this podcast interview we will be talking to Wayne Simpson, a professional photographer, author, and educator currently based in Elora, Ontario.
Wayne Simpson is an Ojibwe author and photographer from Aamjiwnaang First Nation based in the quaint village of Elora, Ontario. Wayne specializes in dramatic portraiture and landscape photography.
What began as a side passion while working as a graphic designer in Calgary, Alberta, has now blossomed into the full-time, creative endeavour that is proudly Wayne Simpson Photography.
Simpson’s ultimate goal, whether he is photographing a person or a place, is to create images that evoke emotion and a sense of mystery. Exceptionally executed, his portraits hold a mythic quality and hint at a deeper story, beckoning the viewer to wonder about the subject’s life and experience. He actively seeks out many of his subjects and builds a rapport with them before a portrait is created. His award-winning landscape photography, on the other hand, showcases the mood, drama, and extraordinary beauty of the planet’s wilder places and inspires the viewer to appreciate the more subtle details.
As an educator, Wayne Simpson conducts portrait and landscape photography workshops throughout Canada – from the peaks of Banff National Park to the beautiful coastline of Prince Edward Island.
You can follow Wayne’s work and learn more from the following links:
■ Website: waynesimpsonphotography.com
■ Facebook: waynesimpsonphotography
■ Instagram: waynesimpsonphoto
From your podcast app click on this link to the images which will automatically use your browser. These are a selection of Wayne’s images discussed during the Showcase on the Podcast.
YouTube Video’s mentioned on the Podcast:
■ Legacy – SIGMA 28mm, 40mm AND 105mm Art Primes, by Sigma Canada. Follow along as SIGMA Pro Photographer Wayne Simpson photographs Frank Kuiack , the last remaining fishing guide in Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada. Film by: Kyle McDougall
■ Through The Lens S05E04 @waynesimpsonphoto by Adorama
■ Ep. 58 – Resilience and the Power of Portraiture with Wayne Simpson – by Rising Laterally
Photo labs mentioned on the podcast:
■ Smokestack Digital fine art prints in Hamilton.
■ Technicare Imaging photo lab in Edmonton.
Wayne’s Lighting Equipment mentioned on the podcast
■ STROBEPRO – Godox AD600BM
■ STROBEPRO – Godox AD600 Pro TTL
The book Mentioned on the podcast (Amazon.ca)
■ How To Quit Drinking Without Willpower by Don Avesta
The Music snippets that you hear in the intro and outro of the podcast is from “upbeat-motivation-corporate” by M-Dewala on Pixabay Music.
Podcast Episode #20 – Feb 15, 2024
In this podcast interview we will be talking to Dave Brosha, a professional creative photographic artist, currently based in Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Dave is a multifaceted creative: a photographer, dreamer, writer, explorer, and purveyor of beauty and light. His passion lies in capturing the essence of existence, whether it’s in the pristine extremities of our world or the captivating essence of humanity. Above all, Dave treasures storytelling through his photography, often stepping away from labels.
Having spent a significant portion of his life in northern Canada, he’s been dedicated to documenting and sharing this region with the world. Beyond Canada, Dave has lived in Asia and journeyed extensively, traversing both his homeland’s provinces and territories as well as numerous international destinations. Today, he calls Prince Edward Island on Canada’s East Coast his home.
You can follow Dave’s work and learn more from the following links:
■ Website: davebrosha.com
■ Facebook: davebroshaphotography
■ Instagram: davebrosha
■ Twitter aka “X”: DaveBrosha
From your podcast app click on this link to the images which will automatically use your browser. These are a selection of Dave’s images discussed during the Showcase on the Podcast.
The Music snippets that you hear in the intro and outro of the podcast is from “upbeat-motivation-corporate” by M-Dewala on Pixabay Music.
Podcast Episode #19 – Nov 15, 2023
In this podcast interview we will be talking to Lee Nordbye, a professional adventure, landscape photographic artist, currently based in Canmore, Alberta.
Lee’s thirst for adventure, exploration and capturing the bold stories of the mountains and roads less travelled is never ending. Lee’s enjoyment of the outdoors began as a kid when his parents would take him camping, exploring the wilds of Northern Alberta or hiking in the Rockies on family holidays. Lee’s passion for photography started with a gift of a Kodak Instamatic from his dad who inspired him to take up photography. Fast forward to 2015 when Lee got a fire in his belly to study photography as an art form while standing under the northern lights on the frozen tundra of the Northwest Territories. In 2017 Lee decided to pursue a passion as career and hope to earn a few dollars along the way when he started his own photography business. As a mentor, speaker and leader of workshops, Lee enjoys helping other passionate photographers advance their journey. Lee’s most recent teaching endeavour was, he was one of 5 co leaders of an Offbeat Photography workshop in Namibia.
You can follow Lee’s work and learn more from the following link:
■ Website: leenordbyephotography.com
■ Facebook: LeeNordbyePhotography
■ Instagram: lee_nordbye_photography
■ YouTube: lee_nordbye_photography
From your podcast app click on this link to the images which will automatically use your browser.
The Music snippets that you hear in the intro and outro of the podcast is from “upbeat-motivation-corporate” by M-Dewala on Pixabay Music.
Podcast Episode #18 – Aug 15, 2023
In this podcast interview we will be talking to Richard Stern, an Experienced Wildlife Photographer, currently based in Kentville, Nova Scotia.
Richard was born 76 years ago in Cheshire, England, and grew up in a small town on a tidal estuary, with wide beaches and plenty of natural and scenic places nearby. He went to school in the city of Birkenhead, and then university in London. He worked as a junior hospital doctor in clinical and research roles, and in 1976, while looking for an interesting place to work in between hospital appointments, he ended up in St. Anthony, Newfoundland – initially for 6 months, but jumped at the opportunity to stay and work in Happy Valley – Goose Bay, Labrador for 2 years. He met his wife, Elizabeth, just before that, and they got married there in the April snow. After a brief move to Halifax for further training, he went to Kentville, in the Valley, Nova Scotia where he still lives 42 years later. Children and grandchildren are close by. He retired from medical practice in his late 60s, but still does some part time consulting work when photography, birding, enjoying the company of family and friends, and playing bridge, allow it!
He got his first camera, a Werra point and shoot 35mm camera, as a gift when a teenager, and has been photographing people and things ever since. He was interested in nature from an early age, and also started birding and listing species he had seen, also as a teenager – initially attempting to document those birds with small point and shoot cameras and Kodachrome 64 slide film. Things have come a long way since, and he has now used a variety of digital cameras, lenses, and computer software to try and produce high quality images of birds, scenics, nature, people, things, places and pets.
You can follow Richard’s work and learn more from the following link:
■ Facebook: Richard Stern
Richards presentation with the Nova Scotia Bird Society about “50 Years of Birding Trips and Travels”, Thursday October 26th 2023 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm via Zoom. If you are interested in attending go to the Membership area of the Nova Scotia Bird Society Website and join, for a low cost of $20 twelve month membership to qualify to participate in the Zoom meeting.
As mentioned during the podcast, here are some links to various organizations about the Birding code of conduct and ethics web pages:
■ American Birding Association
■ American Ornithological Society
■ eBird Northwest
■ Audubon.org
Also mentioned during the podcast;
■ Point Pelee National Park
■ Blomidon Naturalists Society on Facebook
Links to photographers discussed during the Inspiration part of the Podcast:
■ Arthur Morris YouTube Channel
■ birdphotographers.net
■ Steve Perry YouTube Channel
■ Simon d’Entremont YouTube Channel
■ Gail Bisson Zenfolio About
■ Jason Dain Blog
■ An Eye For A Bird by Eric Hosking Amazon.ca
From your podcast app click on this link to the images which will automatically use your browser.
The Music snippets that you hear in the intro and outro of the podcast is from “upbeat-motivation-corporate” by M-Dewala on Pixabay Music.
Podcast Episode #17 – Jun 15, 2023
In this podcast interview we will be talking to Ravin Murugan, a Professional Photographer, currently based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Ravin Murugan is a professional photographer based in Halifax, known for his exceptional work with people, landscape, aerial, golf, events, and wedding photography. He is also a content creator and full-time nurse, with a deep passion for capturing the beauty of the world through his lens.
As a self-taught photographer who began his journey in 2014, Ravin has developed an eye for detail with an unwavering commitment to excellence, which is reflected in his images. His love for travel has taken him to some of the most beautiful locations around the world, with images that show his ability to capture the unique character of each place he visits.
Ravin’s expertise in people photography has particularly impressed his clients, as he is able to capture the essence of his subjects with warmth, humanity, and authenticity. As a full-time nurse working in the community, he has had numerous opportunities to document the beauty of Nova Scotia, from the rugged coastlines to the tranquil forests and lakes.
Whether he is capturing the rugged beauty of the Canadian wilderness, the peacefulness of a forest, or the emotions of a couple’s wedding day, Ravin’s photography is always infused with a sense of wonder and adventure. His inspiring work is a testament to his dedication, passion, and talent with photography.
You can follow Ravin’s work and learn more from the following links:
■ Website: ravinphotography.ca
■ Instagram: @ravin.photography
From your podcast app click on this link to the images which will automatically use your browser.
Shown in the following Gallery are more images from Ravin’s brief trip to Cape Saint Mary’s Ecological Reserve at the south western tip of the Avalon Peninsula in Newfoundland Canada. As discussed during the podcast, we talked about the importance to think about a collection of photos as a story. In the case of Ravin’s images of the Northern Gannets he imagined the activity he witnessed similar to that of a Wedding taking place which became his inspiration for taking the images.
The Music snippets that you hear in the intro and outro of the podcast is from “upbeat-motivation-corporate” by M-Dewala on Pixabay Music.
The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.