Posts in outdoors
The Nature Photographer by NANPA - Perfect Moments, Missed Photographs and New Opportunities

Dawn Wilson, Ron Hayes, Jason Loftus, and Mark Raycroft recount their favorite moments in the field in 2021, including the times they had their equipment and everything was perfect as well as a few almost moments. From a perfect elk rut morning to a BBC project, winter in Yellowstone to a brilliantly colored cross fox, a bucket list image of caribou swimming in well lit blue water to unexpected weasels and a wolf with a haunting, somber howl 90 minutes after sunset, these special moments prove not only that it’s not always about taking the photo but also that it’s possible to feel jealous and happy for another photographer at the same time.

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Passion becomes a Payday with Scott Stone

Scott’s portfolio spans bears, sheep, bison and musk ox but don’t miss his Aurora images. Join us to hear how Scott got his start and about the opportunities that his transition into the guiding world has provided.

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The Nature Photographer by NANPA - Seize Every Moment, Every Day featuring Lee Hoy


“My sentimentality and my memories are reflected in my images, not in a video. I can look at an image, and everything that it took to capture that image...I can feel the cold on my fingers, I can hear the silence, I can see the hoar frost in my mind.”

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Mark's Journey to the land of Vikings and Caribou

Walking mile upon mile upon mile with herds of iconic Woodland Caribou, a story about Moose silhouettes, a stunning cross fox, and the ongoing challenges of the ever-changing weather along the northern Atlantic.

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6 WEEKS IN THE WILD Part One: Rocky Mountain Adventures & More

Michael, Ron, & Jason catch up with Mark who is fresh off his biggest trips in two years. In this episode tune in to hear about Mark’s highs & lows photographing mountain wildlife in picturesque western Canada!

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When I was a Kid with Kevin Konitshek

What would our photography careers look like if we’d have taken advantage of that freedom in our younger years? Guest Kevin Konitsherk answers that question as he took the crew on a stroll down memory lane and on his solo adventure through the Alaskan Wilderness.

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International Polar Bear Week with Daniel J. Cox

Daniel is the first guest on Wild and Exposed who has visited all seven continents. He is a Board Member for Polar Bears International and shares his experiences in the Arctic with Jason and Ron while sharing with you the ways that you too can contribute.

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The Nature Photographer by NANPA - Plains, Cranes and Watersheds featuring Michael Forsberg

Nebraska-based conservation photographer Michael Forsberg started with a simple question, Where does your water come from? More than 10 years and 3 million images later, the Platte Basin Timelapse project continues to produce stories and inspire undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Nebraska and beyond.

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You asked We Answered - October 2021

Michael, Jason and Ron go in depth on shooting modes, metering and discuss building a mental data base while in the field.

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