Landscapes and Wilderness with Cam Blake (EP168)

In this episode, Cam Blake shares his journey from growing up around Olympus cameras to building a thriving photography workshop business. He dives into travel photography in Japan, shooting film vs digital, Leica workflows, and lessons from shooting weddings and landscapes. You’ll also hear insights on running tours, building a loyal client base, and finding balance as a full-time photographer. Packed with practical advice, gear talk, and real-world experience, this episode is a must-watch for photographers looking to grow creatively and professionally. =========================================== Landscape photographer, Tour operator, BFOP instructor (sometimes) Cam Blake is a fully accredited wilderness and landscape photographer and tourism operator based in Tasmania, Australia. His work captures the raw beauty of some of the world’s most untouched landscapes and has been featured in publications including Australian Geographic, Olympus UK/US, and WILD Outdoor Magazine. Through Cam Blake Photography, he leads immersive multi-day photography workshops across Tasmania and mainland Australia, helping photographers of all skill levels refine their craft while exploring some of the most breathtaking wilderness locations. When not out in the Tasmanian Wilderness, Cam is also the host of the Down South Photo Show alongside Brendan Waites, where they dive headfirst into the world of landscape photography exploring stunning landscapes, gear tips, and everything in between. Website: https://www.camblakephotography.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camblakephotography/YouTube: https://dsps.com.au/ ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee a✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/weddingsbyjim_/===================================================