Nature photographer Bas van Laarhoven about creativity, authenticity and gratitude
How does a deep-felt fascination with mountains at a young age become the start of a successful career as a professional nature photographer? To get an answer to that question, I interviewed Dutch nature photographer Bas van Laarhoven. At the NPOTY contest 2022 he was...
Nature photographer Jolanda Vlastuin about inspiration and the deeper meaning of light, but also about our footprint
How can you as a nature photographer work 'responsibly' in a world that is full of climate-related issues, problems and disasters? To get an answer to that question, I interviewed Dutch nature photographer Jolanda Vlastuin. At the NPOTY contest 2021 she was highly...
Nature photographer Ripan Biswas about critters, spreading awareness and our hope for a better future
What kind of photographer will one become when you grow up in a little village at the edge of the fascinating Indian jungle? To get an answer to that question, I interviewed Indian nature photographer Ripan Biswas. At the NPOTY contest 2021 he was both highly...
Nature photographer Roie Galitz about influencing, storytelling and stop waisting time!
What are your goals if you have a passion for wildlife photography, witness the effects of climate change and are blessed with a strong entrepreneurial spirit? To get an answer to that question, I interviewed Israeli nature photographer, Greenpeace ambassador and...
Nature photographer Jie Fischer about what is needed for a photo that stands the test of time.
How does a deeply rooted love for cats leads to traveling the world and photograph nature in a way that creates visual and emotional impact? To get an answer to that question, I interviewed Chinese nature photographer Jie Fischer. At the NPOTY contest 2020 she was...
Nature photographer Georg Nies about the beautiful underwater world and the importance of an ethic approach
How does a recreational diving course turn into a lifelong career, both intellectually, professionally and romantically? To get an answer to that question, I interviewed the German nature photographer Georg Nies. At the NPOTY contest 2021 he was winner in the category...
Nature photographer Aare Udras about studying wildlife and the process to finally get your photo
Does growing up in one of the Baltic States influence the work of a wildlife photographer? To answer to this question I talked to the Estonian nature photographer Aare Udras. Aare was a runner-up in the categorie Mammals in the NPOTY contest 2021. For Aare the main...
Nature photographer Pam Dorner about respecting wildlife and learning to coexist with them
What if approaching an empty nest offers an opportunity to rediscover your love of nature? Would you take the chance to take your photo gear outside? And would you embrace the beauty of nature and relive your deep-felt love for nature that you acquired during your...
Nature photographer Terje Kolaas about his deep-rooted passion for birds and how to bring birds to the general public
What if you could show the general public that every bird is a personality? Would that help more people give birds the respect they deserve, since we humans tend to respect an individual's personality more than the one-of-a-million-in-the-flock? To get an answer to...
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