Episode 83

Join Mark Raycroft and Jason Loftus as they explore Jason’s recent Alaska trip and some of the learnings that came out of it. They also discuss social media strategies, answer listener questions about upcoming trips, and share insights and tips for photographers and nature enthusiasts.Chapters00:00 Spring Awakening and Photography Opportunities02:57 Listener Engagement and Upcoming Events06:08 Alaska Trip: Challenges and Triumphs09:03 Social Media Strategies for Photographers12:04 Wildlife Photography Insights14:51 AI in Photography: The Future of Editing41:19 The Passion for Photography and Editing42:42 AI in Photography: A Double-Edged Sword43:47 The Evolution of Social Media Tools45:03 Authenticity in Photography and AI46:32 Listener Questions: Exploring Acrylic Prints50:29 Researching Target Species for Photography58:11 Bucket List Locations and Species01:01:39 The Balance of New and Familiar Experiences01:09:36 Closing Thoughts and Future AdventuresCall outs to Listeners@ca_herig@JamiBollschweilerPhotographyListener Questions Discussed@WanderingPelican - What do you think of the acrylic medium for your prints?   @TXOutdoorXplorer - How much research or preparation goes into photographing a targeted species?@MLJ_Wilderness_Photos - What bucket list location or species are each of you going to tick off in 2026?Thanks for tuning in to the Beyond the Wild Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to stay notified about upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing pleasure! Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.