Beyond The Lens with Richard Bernabe
By Richard Bernabe
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Episodes: 117
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This photography podcast takes you ‘beyond the lens,’ exploring the arts, travel, conservation, entrepreneurship, creative culture, and more through deep-dive interviews with some of the world's most influential and inspiring people.
Host Richard Bernabe is a renowned photographer, intrepid world traveller, explorer, author, and champion of wildlife and endangered species. He’s been hailed as one of the "Top 30 Influential Photographers on the Web" by the Huffington Post and Influence Digest's "20 Photographers Changing the World Through Social Media." He has travelled to more than 60 countries, capturing photographs and writing for clients including National Geographic, CNN, The New York Times and the BBC.
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117. Isabella Tabacchi: Chasing Caravaggio Through the Shadows, The Tenebroso Landscape, and Creating Emotional Intensity
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May 28, 2026 |
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116. Dr. Diane Boyd: A Woman Among Wolves
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May 13, 2026 |
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115. David duChemin: Thinking Inside the Box for Transformative Creative Breakthroughs, the Virtue of Imperfection, and Finding Your Magic
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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114. Books That Matter: John Szarcowski and ‘The Photographer’s Eye’ — The Thing Itself, The Detail, The Frame, Time, and Vantage Point
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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113. Ami Vitale: National Geographic Explorer at Large on Przewalski's Horses, Jane Goodall's Legacy, and Finding Hope in the Face of Extinction
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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112. Babak Tafreshi, National Geographic Photographer: Solar Eclipses on All Seven Continents, Art of the Night Sky, and a World United Under One Roof
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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111. Deborah Sandidge, Nikon Ambassador: From Photography Stills to Video Motion, Expressive Bird Photography, and Finding the Emotional Connection
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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110. Extreme Time-Lapse Photography with Louie Schwartzberg — Filmmaker for Nat Geo, Disney, Netflix: a Journey of Gratitude, Wonder, and Awe
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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109. Leoni Kolberg the Cyclonaut: Lessons from World Travel on a Bicycle, Resilience, Self-Reliance, Presence, and Letting Go
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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108. Suzi Eszterhas: Quiet Wildlife Photography, Cultivating Vulnerability, and the Power of Patience
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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107. Kiliii Yüyan: National Geographic Photographer on Creative Vision and the Magic Sweater Exercise, The Art of Observation, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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106. Books That Matter: Steven Pressfield and 'The War of Art'
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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105. Joseph Rossbach: Landscape Photography and 'Manufacturing Inspirado,' Desert and Swamp Vibes, & Finding Your Creative Flow
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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104. Patrick Fore: The Terrible Photographer and Navigating the Emotional and Psychological Landscape of Professional Photography
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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103. Bryan Grieg Fry: Welcome to the Dark, Strange and Dangerous World of the Venom Doctor
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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102. Katie Orlinsky: National Geographic Photographer on Vanishing Caribou, Managing Solitude, Obsession, Endurance, and Working the Edge of the Arctic
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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101. Sean Tucker on Photography and Meaning, Protecting Highlights, Embracing Shadows, and Authentic Creating From Failure
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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100. A Celebration of 100 Episodes: Listener Q&A, and Favorite BTL Moments, Featuring Sam Abell and the Eloquence of the Ordinary
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Oct 11, 2025 |
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99. Finding Flaco: Beloved Owl in the Wild Heart of New York with Wildlife Photographers Jacqueline Emery and David Lei
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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98. Lifestyle Photographer Alanna O’Neil: Embracing Mother Maui, How To Become Your Own Creative Lighthouse, and the Power of Intuition
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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97. Matt Payne on Landscape Photography and The Colorado Way: Living and Creating in Alignment with Personal Values and Authentic Pride
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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96. Dr. Latika Nath: The Tiger Princess of India on Tiger Photography, Biology, Ecology and the Killer Tigress of Champawat
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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95. Jim Wright: Camera Adventures from Hollywood to Nashville, Celebrities, Music, Creative Collaborations, and Americana Photography
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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94. Luis Benitez: Conquering Everest and the Seven Summits, Life Advice from the Dalai Lama, and Outdoor Recreation Evangelism
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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93. Brooks Jensen: The Making of LensWork, Lessons in Finding Your Photographic Voice, Creative Constraints, and Seeing in Sixes
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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92. Marc Adamus on Chasing the Light, the Magic of Discovery, Essential Wilderness, and His New Book 'The Way Home'
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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91. Chris Burkard: Adventure Photographer and Filmmaker on Embracing Uncertainty and Discomfort to Discover Creativity and Joy
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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90. Sue Flood: Lessons From David Attenborough, Blue Planet, The Perfect Penguin, and a Life of Polar Photography Travel
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May 29, 2025 |
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89. Book Release Party with Quintin Lake: The Perimeter - A Photographic Journey Around the Coast of Britain
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May 15, 2025 |
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88. Susan Seubert: National Geographic Travel Photographer on Winning an Alfred Eisenstaedt Award, Magnum Photos, Beauty, Truth, and Storytelling
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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87. Morgan Heim: Wildlife Conservation Photography, Floral Tributes to Roadkill, and the Power of Personal Passion Projects
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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86. Emmy-Award-Winning Travel TV Host Samantha Brown: Travel Wisdom and Places To Love
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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85. Productivity Hacks for Creators: Chronotypes and Energy Matching, Pareto's and Parkinson’s Principles, Automation and Delegation
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Mar 21, 2025 |
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84. Thomas Nicolon and The Congo: Photographing the Wildest Place on Earth and How to Outrun a Charging Elephant
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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83. Kaylee Greer: Dogtography, Pupparazzi, and the Power of Photography in Finding Forever Homes for Shelter Dogs
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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82. National Geographic Underwater Photographer Brian Skerry: the Secrets, Culture, and Love of Whales
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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81. Cocktails in Bangkok with Joe Cummings: The Decline of Lonely Planet, A Love Affair with Thailand, Street Food, and Guiding Mick Jagger
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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80. Tom Mangelsen and Grizzly 399
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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79. A Rollicking Spin Around the Globe with Paul Theroux: Immersive Travel, Hardships, Advice for Writers, and the Generosity of Strangers
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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78. Eeva Mäkinen: Nature Photography in Finnish Lapland and Being True To Your Own Personal Photographic Vision
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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77. Borge Ousland: First Solo Ski Treks Across Antarctica and the North Pole, Reasoning with Polar Bears, and a Living Witness to Climate Change
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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76. Julian Lennon: Life's Fragile Moments through Photography, Music, Travel, Philanthropy, and Finding Inspiration as a Lifelong Creator
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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75. Nigel Danson: Lessons From a Self-Imposed Photographic Exile to Luskentyre, Simplicity, and Guiding Principles for Making Landscape Images
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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74. Peter Cavanagh: New Book ‘How Birds Fly’ and the Science, Art, Evolution, Photography of Avian Flight
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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73. Chase Jarvis: Founder of CreativeLive, Photographer, Entrepreneur, and Best-Selling Author on Never Playing It Safe
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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72. Sam Abell: Legendary National Geographic Photographer on Building an Image, Micro Composition, Optical Vibration, and Staying Power
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Sep 29, 2024 |
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71. Melissa Groo: Empathetic Wildlife and Conservation Photography, Career Mindsets, Ethics, Integrity, and the Disgrace of Wildlife Game Farms
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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70. Bill Wallauer: Cinematographer and Filmmaker for the Jane Goodall Institute on the Chimpanzees of Gombe National Park
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Sep 06, 2024 |
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69. The Aurora Episode with Vincent Ledvina: The Art and Science of the Northern Lights, Auroral Beads, Substorm Sequences, Predictions, Photography
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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68. Sean Collins and Dan Modern Interview Richard Bernabe: When Seals Attack, Wildlife Photography, Podcasting, and More
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Aug 09, 2024 |
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67. Malin Fezehai: Visual Journalist and Photographer Inspired by People, Refugees, Survivors, and Women Surfers of the World
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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66. Frans Lanting: Working with National Geographic, A Passion for Wildlife, Personal Vision, and Conservation Photography
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Jul 12, 2024 |
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65. Jay Silverman: Award-Winning Director on His New Movie 'Camera' and the Intersection of Photography and Filmmaking
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Jun 14, 2024 |
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64. George Nobechi: The Concept of Nukumori and the Virtues of Patience, Quietude, and Photographing Everyday Life
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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63. Guy Tal: Landscape Photography, Self-Expression, Flow, Creativity, Artistic Style, and Being Extraordinary
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May 25, 2024 |
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62. Matt Richtel, NY Times Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist: Why Creativity is Terrifying, Finding Inspiration, and the Problem With Perfection
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May 13, 2024 |
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61. Art Wolfe: The Creation of ‘Wild Lives’ and Other Favorite Books, Keys to Making Wildlife Photos with Impact, and Escaping the Creative and Artistic Rut
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May 01, 2024 |
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60. Matthieu Paley: National Geographic Photographer on Travel, Languages, Cultural Customs, Donkey Stories, and Curiosity as a Superpower
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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59. Rick Sammon: Lessons from a Legend on Professional Smartphone Photography
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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58. Meet The New Hosts of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom: Peter Gros and Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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57. John Stanmeyer: National Geographic Photographer on the Power of 'I Don't Know' and the Beginner's Mind, Putting Down the Camera, and Perfect Travel Coffee
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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56. Dr. Tom Smith: How Not To Get Mauled By a Bear, Defensive Strategies, Safety, and Peaceful Coexistence
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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55. Mike Olbinski: Storm Chasing Photographer and Cinematographer on Tornado Encounters, Haboobs, Supercells, and Risk Taking
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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54. Matt Payne: Richard and Matt's Wild Ride Across The Drake Passage
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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53. Ami Vitale: National Geographic Photographer on Seeing with the Heart, Panda Love, and Authentic Storytelling
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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52. Hanne Strager: The Killer Whale Journals and Our Love and Fear of Orcas
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Dec 28, 2023 |
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51. William Neill on His New Yosemite Book, Insights Into Expressive Landscape Photography, and Being a Receptor For Inspiration
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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50. The Art of Branding: Lessons for Photographers on Personal Brand, Social Media, Sponsorships, and Marketing with Lexar's Joey Lopez
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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49. Will Burrard-Lucas, Wildlife Photographer, Inventor, Entrepreneur: Pursuit of the Black Leopard and Beyond
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Nov 16, 2023 |
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48. Terry White: Principal Director, Creative Cloud Evangelist for Adobe Inc. on Generative AI Photo Editing and Creation
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Nov 02, 2023 |
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47. Dr. Austin Gallagher, Discovery Channel’s ‘Shark Week’ Host: Eye To Eye With Monster Great Whites from the ‘Belly of the Beast' and Shark Conservation
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Oct 19, 2023 |
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46. Wayne Suggs: Chasing the Light vs. Previsualization, the Magic of Wide-Angle Lenses, and Love for the Desert Southwest
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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45. Random Musings on Photography: Emotional Engagement, Playing to the Audience, and Creating For Yourself
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Sep 24, 2023 |
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44. On Location in Nairobi with Raabia Hawa: Founder and Executive Director of the Ulinzi Africa Foundation
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Sep 07, 2023 |
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43. Andrew McCarthy: Masterclass on All Things Astrophotography - GigaMoon, Planets, Galaxies, and ISS Transits
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Aug 24, 2023 |
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42. Steve McCurry: Lessons From 'Afghan Girl,' Near-Death Travel Experiences, and the Virtues of Persistence and Hard Work
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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41. Scott Kelby: Who Are the True Camera Innovators? Travel Photography, Sports and Gratitude
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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40. Nevada Wier: A Passion for People and Travel, Artistic Problem Solving, and Embracing Infrared Photography
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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39. Talor Stone and Greenland: Conservation and Documentary Photography at Earth's Northernmost Human Settlement
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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38. Borneo Trip Recap and Q&A with Richard: Orangutan Conservation, Canon R5 Wildlife Set Up, How to Sleep on a Plane and More
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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37. Carlton Ward, Florida Conservation Photographer: Path of the Panther, Remote Camera Traps, and Ghost Orchids
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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36. Daniel Sackheim: Emmy-Winning Director of Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, and The X-Files on Filmmaking and Noir Street Photography
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Jun 02, 2023 |
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35. Art Wolfe, American Wildlife, Landscape, and Cultural Photographer: 'I've Lived the Life of 500 People'
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May 19, 2023 |
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34. Ian Plant and Rick Sammon: ‘Thinking vs Feeling’ Compositions, Visual Flow, and Photo Masters
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May 05, 2023 |
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33. Big Clouds, Big Ice: Chasing Danger and Beauty with Photographer Camille Seaman
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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32. Candice Millard and the River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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31. Kevin Kelly: Polymath and 'Most Interesting Man in the World' on AI Art, Vanishing Asia, and Excellent Advice For Living
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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30. Chris Rainier: TIME and National Geographic Documentary Photographer on Visual Storytelling and Sacred Places
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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29. Kristin Harila and 14 Peaks: A Historic Quest to Summit the World’s Biggest Mountains in Record Time
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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28. Joel Sartore: So You Want To Be a National Geographic Photographer?
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Feb 10, 2023 |
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27. Jeff Corwin: TV Host and Celebrity Wildlife Biologist on Snake Encounters, Endangered Species, and Steve Irwin
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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26. Photography From a War Zone: A Dispatch From Ukraine with Felipe Dana
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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25. Spencer Howard, Travel Guru: Maximizing Airline Points, Hotel Loyalty Programs, and Best Credit Cards For Cheap Luxury Travel
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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24. William Neill: Inside the Mind of a Landscape Photography Master
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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23. Will Travers, President of the Born Free Foundation: Why Wildlife Matters
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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22. Marc Muench: Insights on Photography Workshops, The Art of Seeing, and Ski Photography in Iran
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Nov 18, 2022 |
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21. Ankur Warikoo: Author of ‘Do Epic Shit’ on Lessons for Going Pro, Entrepreneurship, and Habits for Success
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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20. Gina Greer: Executive Director at the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO)
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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19. Richard Bernabe on Antarctica: Photography from the Bottom of the World
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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18. Alejandro Cartagena: Photographing Suburbia, the Success of Carpoolers, and Lessons in Self-Publishing
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Oct 06, 2022 |
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17. Ayman Hariri: A Conversation with the CEO & Co-Founder of VERO True Social
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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16. Sebastian Modak, Lonely Planet Editor-At-Large: The Power of Awe and the Assignment of a Lifetime.
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Sep 23, 2022 |
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15. Kenya Photography Safari with Richard Bernabe: Insights, Preparation, Gear and Strategies
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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14. Robin Thurston: CEO of Outside Inc. on the Outerverse and How Web3 Could Be a Big Deal for Creators
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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13. Dr. Peter Lindsey: Director of the Lion Recovery Fund
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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12. Levison Wood: Photographer, Author and 'Toughest Man on TV' Reveals the Art of Exploration
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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11: Sophy Roberts: Award-Winning Travel Writer on Hidden Africa and the Lost Pianos of Siberia
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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10. Moose Peterson: Nikon Legend Behind The Lens on Wildlife and Aviation Photography
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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9. Conrad Anker: Legendary Mountaineer on a Lifetime of Climbing and Remembering Galen Rowell.
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Jun 17, 2022 |
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8. Ellen Cuylaerts: Underwater Photography and Facing Your Fears
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Jun 01, 2022 |
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7. David Burkus: Best-Selling Author on Creativity Myths
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May 20, 2022 |
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6. John Paul Caponigro: Fine Art Photography and the Creative Life
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May 05, 2022 |
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5. 'Ask Me Anything' Episode with Richard Bernabe. Answering Listener's Questions
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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4. Marc Saltzman: USA Today Columnist on Demystifying Technology
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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3. Marc Cooke: Saving the Wolves of Yellowstone
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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2. Jerry Greer: CEO of Mountain Trail Press on Self Publishing Like a Pro
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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1. Rick Sammon: Canon Explorer of Light, Award-Winning Photographer, Author, and Musician.
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Mar 11, 2022 |