Photographer Frans Lanting has spent decades capturing the Earth’s diverse wildlife and landscapes, weaving a personal visual narrative that highlights both the beauty and the fragility of our planet.

Born in Rotterdam, in the Netherlands, his work has led him across the globe, from the lush rainforests of the Amazon to the stark wilderness of Antarctica. Throughout his career, Lanting has been recognized with numerous accolades, solidifying his reputation as a master of his craft. Notably, he has been honored as a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society in the UK and awarded the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year by the Natural History Museum in London, one of the most prestigious awards in the field.

His approach to wildlife photography goes beyond mere documentation. His images are a blend of art, observation, and advocacy, aiming to engage audiences in environmental conservation. His acclaimed project, “Life: A Journey Through Time,” is a great example of where he uses photography to chronicle the evolutionary history of life on Earth. This project has been transformed into an exhibition viewed by millions and a stunning photographic book, showcasing his skill in using the camera to tell profound stories – and there aren’t many stories bigger than the the story of LIFE

Additionally, Lanting has collaborated with organizations like the World Wildlife Fund, the National Geographic Society, and NASA, bringing attention to critical conservation issues through his photographs.

He might be best known for his long-standing association with National Geographic, resulting in more than a dozen magazine covers and numerous articles that bring wilderness and wild creatures right to the readers’ doorsteps.

Notable Links:

Frans Lanting Website
Bay of Life Website
Bay of Life Book
Eye To Eye Book
Instagram: @FransLanting
Facebook: @FransLanting
Linkedin: @Frans Lanting
Twitter/X: @LantingFrans


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Jay Silverman is an award winning director, producer, filmmaker, writer, and photographer from Santa Monica, California.

Jay’s films have been awarded numerous Best Feature and Audience Awards at festivals across the country, along with being honored with Belding, Telly, Promax, and Lucy Awards for his commercial work. In addition, he has also been recognized for his achievements in creating and producing many national PSA campaigns for the American Cancer Society, the Foundation for the Junior Blind, the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, and the Sierra Club.

His most recent project is a film titled 'Camera' - a heartwarming story of loss, hope, and healing, following a mute 9-year-old named Oscar who just moved with his widowed mom to a struggling fishing town. Picked on and bullied, nobody realizes that Oscar sees great beauty where others only see despair. Nobody, that is, until a broken camera brings him together with Eric, an eccentric old repairman, and an unlikely friendship develops. Under Eric’s mentorship, Oscar finds his voice through photography, and in doing so, heals a wounded community.

Notable Links:

Jay Silverman
Jay’s new movie, Camera
Camera movie trailer

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George Nobechi is a Japanese-Canadian photographer living in Nagano, Japan. His work is often described as evoking solitude, duality and longing. Being bicultural, he is simultaneously an insider and outsider in both Eastern and Western cultures and this is reflected in his sensibility and vision.

Topics Richard and George discuss:

• Japanese and Canadian cultures
• Working with Sam Abell
• The concept of Nukumori
• Quiet Images
• Being both an insider and outsider in Eastern and Western cultures
• "Photography found me"
• The American Southwest
• Loneliness, serenity, and quietude
• Wind and Light
• The everyday life is worthy of being photographed
• Is photography truth?


Notable Links:

George Nobechi Website
George Nobechi Instagram

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This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.

Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.

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