The Wild Eye Podcast

Many wildlife photographers get so caught up chasing the perfect shot that they miss the very emotion that drew them to nature in the first place.

In this episode, Gerry explores the psychology of aw…

In this episode, Gabby has a very insightful chat with Dr Debbie English, a companion animal vet whose journey has led her into some unforgettable moments in wildlife.

From chaotic bush rescues to pa…

In this episode, Gerry speaks about why most photo safaris miss the mark if you're serious about your photography.

Stop asking basic questions year after year and start planning trips with actual out…

Andrew just got back from four days of gorilla trekking in Uganda's Bwindi forest, and he's breaking down what it's really like getting close to mountain gorillas. From a three-week-old baby born wit…

Meet Gabby Sikora - she's 17, dreams of being a wildlife vet, and accidentally built one of Southern Africa's biggest youth conservation networks. What started as a 13-year-old with a point-and-shoot…

In this episode Gerry and Johan tackle the messy world of wildlife guiding ethics and social media drama. They discuss guides posting dangerous animal encounters for likes, the problem with calling e…

In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on how social media influences the experience when you're out in the field and he shares a piece he wrote on this called The Performance of Wonder.

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In this episode Gerry shares some thoughts on the impact of letting your photography get in the way of a beautiful experience.

Read the blog post here: https://wild-eye.com/the-art-of-taking/

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In this episode, Andrew speaks to two of his guests about the Namibia adventure they just completed. They discuss the extreme experiences, incredible wildlife encounters, and the contrasts of their t…

In 13 years of guiding safaris, Michael Laubscher had never witnessed anything like this. Deep in Zambia's Lower Zambezi National Park, a small female leopard found herself face-to-face with one of A…

Join Donovan Cross, Wild Eye guide and passionate birder, as he breaks down everything you need to know about birding - from spotting your first backyard birds to tracking rare species across Africa.…

Are we chasing the latest camera tech or actually focusing on making better pictures? Some photographers seem obsessed with specs and upgrades, while others stick with older gear and concentrate on t…

Kilimanjaro towers over Kenya's Amboseli National Park, creating one of Africa's most iconic safari backdrops. But timing your visit makes all the difference when it comes to seeing elephants against…

The pink team just smashed records at Gold Reef City's Amazing Race, and they're not letting anyone forget it. Donovan (one month in) and the crew take you through their epic victory - complete wit…

In this episode, Johan sits down with Wild Eye's newest team members, Monique and Donovan, to hear about their journey joining the safari business. Monique discusses her transition from lodge work to…

Every photographer knows the feeling - you've got hundreds of incredible images from your latest trip, but instead of editing them, you're watching "just one more" Lightroom tutorial. Sound familiar?…

In this episode Johan chats with Donovan, Wild Eye's newest guide, about his move from lodge-based guiding to private safari hosting. Donovan gets real about what excites him most - seeing how animal…

In this episode Gerry tackles the toxic mindset that's plaguing photography communities everywhere: measuring creative worth by external validation instead of personal fulfillment. He explore what "g…

In our latest episode, Johan van Zyl walks you through the incredible experience of our Jaguar of the Pantanal photography safari. He breaks down what it's really like spending eight day tracking the…