This week I’m going to answer a number of questions from listeners, and we start a new service. Not only can you now leave recorded messages and greetings, that I will include in the show intro. Also, thanks to an idea by listener Mojo_Yugen who’s real name is Brian...
Determination, Persistence and Resilience (Podcast 59)
In episode 58 we visited Ichinuma, a pond in a highland plain called Shigakougen, which was the first colour of this Autumn for me here in Japan. I mentioned that I would like to go back to the same place a week later, although I wasn’t sure it would be possible....
First Colour of Autumn 2006 (Podcast 58)
On October the 7th, 2006, I got up at 2AM, after what turned out to be just 90 minutes sleep, and I drove for four hours to the Nagano Prefecture, which is North-West of Tokyo, to shoot the first Autumn leaves of this year. Today we’re going to take a look at the...
Exposure Compensation (Podcast 57)
I recently received an email from a guy called Tomasz Trzebiatowski (Tomash Tchebiatovsky) with regards to Exposure Compensation. At first I thought Tomasz was just asking for the technical reasons why we use Exposure Compensation, but it turned out that he was...
Equinox Flowers. Impeccable Timing! (Podcast 56)
Equinox flowers bloom for a short time coinciding precisely with the autumnal equinox on September 23rd. These are beautiful flowers that I shot for three hours until almost total darkness on Sept 24. Today I’m going to talk about the techniques and artistic decisions...
Putting a Photo Portfolio Together (Podcast 55)
Around 18 months ago I bought a few books on putting together a photography portfolio, and put together my nature photography portfolio. I printed this out in two sizes, one for a serious showing, and one for dropping into my bag to show people a hard copy pretty...
Reflections – Assignment #4 (Podcast 54)
Today we set the scene for the next assignment, for which the theme is “Reflections”. Reflections are found almost everywhere in one form or another, so this should not be difficult to enter, but maybe difficult to win, due to the almost endless possibilities! Of...
MBP-Podcast #53 : Summary and Update Part IV (Podcast 53)
This week we’ll complete taking a brief look at each episode to date, with a mention of what was discussed and one or two of the main points of that Podcast. As with the last three summaries, I won't be covering all the tips and techniques of course, as it would take...
Episode #52 : Summary and Update Part III (Podcast 52)
Welcome to episode 52. Another first this week as I release two episodes in one week. I’m going to continue taking a brief look at each episode to date, giving a brief mention of what was discussed and mention one or two of the main points of that Podcast. The thing...
Summary of First 50 Episodes Part II (Podcast 51)
Welcome to episode 51. This week I’m going to continue taking a brief look at each episode to date, giving a brief mention of what was discussed and mention one or two of the main points of that Podcast. I won't be covering all the tips and techniques of course, as it...
Summary of First 50 Episodes Part II (Podcast 50)
Welcome to episode 50. Well, I’ve been looking forward to this episode for some time, as with this we’ve hit the 50 episode mark! That’s 50 weeks of the Martin Bailey Photography Podcast! I want to thank all of you that keep on listening. One of the things that I...
Hokkaido July ’06 Part III – Shiretoko and Furano (Podcast 49)
Welcome to episode 49. This will be the last in the series of Podcasts covering my travels around Oirase and Hokkaido in July 2006. I’ll explain the importance of sticking with a subject on multiple visits to get what you want, with real-world examples as usual. If...












