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"Robert Madden: Planes, Trains & National Geographic (Part 2)"
February 22, 202600:39:51

"Robert Madden: Planes, Trains & National Geographic (Part 2)"

Some photos take a lifetime to get. Others almost melt your shoes! In Part 2 of this conversation with former National Geographic staff photographer Robert “Bob” Madden, we dive straight into the stories behind the photographs. From documenting an erupting volcano in Hawaii to capturing what may be ...

"Lee-Ann Olwage: An Ode to Celebration and African Identity"
November 23, 202501:00:35

"Lee-Ann Olwage: An Ode to Celebration and African Identity"

Multiple award winner Lee-Ann Olwage from South Africa joins us today to discuss her incredible journey from film set decorator to winning in the Sony World Photography Awards and World Press Photo. Her powerful approach is rooted in collaborative storytelling, giving marginalized voices agency and ...

"Alain Schroeder: How To Find Great Stories?"
November 02, 202501:05:11

"Alain Schroeder: How To Find Great Stories?"

What's harder to photograph: adrenaline-fueled Kid Jockeys in Indonesia, or the silent, restricted streets of North Korea? Today, we sit down with Belgian documentary photographer Alain Schroeder, traveling around the globe, looking for the next thing that piques his interest. He is honored for his ...

"Jim Richardson: Small-town Roots to Global Adventures (Part 1)"
October 19, 202500:43:27

"Jim Richardson: Small-town Roots to Global Adventures (Part 1)"

When a young farm kid from Kansas picks up a pawn-shop camera, you don’t immediately picture him becoming one of National Geographic’s most respected photographers. But that’s exactly what happened to Jim Richardson, whose career has now spanned more than 35 years, over 50 National Geographic and Tr...

"Ana María Arévalo Gosen: Pictures With A Heartbeat"
May 04, 202553:29

"Ana María Arévalo Gosen: Pictures With A Heartbeat"

What does it take to tell stories that don’t just inform—but truly connect? 📸 Photographer, Leica Oskar Barnack Winner, National Geographic Explorer and a fighter for Women’s Rights, Ana María Arévalo Gosen shares her journey through slow, thoughtful storytelling. From documenting life inside Venez...