Episode 49 - The BirdFair Interviews with Vince Maidens

Continuing our series of live podcasts from this year’s Global BirdFair in July, Rob and Josh are joined by Vince Maidens. Originally from Canada but now living in the UK, Vince is best known for his work with owls — and for being uncompromising in his views on the ‘right way’ to photograph wildlife. As well as being a photographer, Vince is also known for his Substack blog ‘The Authentic Voice’ - always a great read - and his podcast of the same name.

Part of the WildArt Bird Photography Awards judging panel and an ethics advisor to the competition, Vince chats with Rob and Josh about authenticity and the ethics of modern competition wildlife photography — and he doesn’t hold back.

Grab a coffee, buckle up and enjoy this all-too-short chat.

About Vince

There is only one line that you need from Vince “Get it right in camera.”

Visit his website ot Instagram account to find out more about him.

Website: https://vincemaidensphotography.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincemaidens/

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 Bird Photography Awards. 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 an intergral part of WildArt Bird Photography Awards.

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https://www.instagram.com/wildphotopodcast/

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Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.com

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 Bird Photography Awards website can be found here - https://www.wabpa.com/