Wildlife Photography

In this episode Rob and Josh are joined by Victoria Hillman to discuss her transition from wildlife photographer to wildlife artist, and how art has influenced all three as photographers. Enjoy another candid discussion between three passionate photographers as they discuss Victoria’s journey into the world of art and the new opportunities that has uncovered.
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Victoria is an award-winning wioildlife photographer, wildlife researcher, artist, writer, speaker, podcaster and guide. She studied Zoology with Marine Zoology before going on to study for an MSc in Wildlife Biology and Conservation. Nature has been a passion from an early age with photography following closely behind as a way to show what she saw and studied. Victoria specialised in macro photography championing the smaller species we have around us and the importance of ethical photography. Her work culminated in her book Forgotten Little Creatures. Now a full time artist, she produces drawings and sculptures, and works with conservation bodies around the globe.
To see more of her work click the links below:
https://www.forgottenlittlecreatures.com/
https://www.facebook.com/WoolleyWildlife/
https://www.instagram.com/woolleywildlife/?hl=en
About the Hosts:
Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.
Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:
https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727
Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to [email protected]
Find out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:
Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/
Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/
The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/

In this episode, Rob and Josh discuss the merits of shooting literally or with a creative intent, and the way they both look at their own photography and the artistic choices they make. Join the two friends as they talk candidly about all things photography and wildlife.
https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcast
About the Hosts:
Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.
Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:
https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727
Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to [email protected]
Find out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:
Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/
Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/
The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/

In this episode, Rob and Josh share the highs and lows from 2025 as they look back on the year just passed. They also share some of their plans and hopes for 2026. Join the two friends as they talk candidly about all things photography and wildlife - and be sure to listen out for a teaser or two for what’s to come in 2026!
https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcast
About the Hosts:
Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.
Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:
https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727
Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to [email protected]
Find out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:
Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/
Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/
The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/

In this episode, Rob and Josh are joined by Gary Farber from Hunts Photo, America’s oldest independent camera store, to discuss tips on purchasing camera equipment. Whether you prefer the in-store personal touch, or scour the internet for the best deals, this episode is worth a listen as the three discuss their own experiences and their approach to those major purchase decisions.
Links to Hunts Photo are provided below, together with listener discount codes on some items for those listeners in the US.
https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcast
Hunts Photo
Gary Farber is the Director of Outside Sales and Speciality Markets for Hunt’s Photo and Video, America’s oldest independent camera store, established in 1889. https://www.huntsphotoandvideo.com/
About the Hosts:
Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.
Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:
https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727
Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to [email protected]
Find out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:
Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/
Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/
The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/

Have you ever found yourself in the perfect moment, with the perfect conditions, and with your subjects performing in the perfect way, and feel yourself fearing that you’ll miss the moment and not take images worthy of the experience? You are not alone. In this episode, Rob and Josh discuss the fear of missing out, or FOMO as it is commonly referred to. Join two friends as they talk candidly about their experiences behind the lens.
https://buymeacoffee.com/wildlifephotopodcast
About the Hosts:
Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.
Connect with the Podcast Instagram Account and Facebook Page using the following links:
https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570623586727
Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to [email protected]
Find out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:
Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/
Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/
The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/