What does a small town in Kansas have in common with some rugged island in Scotland? A lot more than you'd think, according to our guest, National Geographic veteran Jim Richardson!
In this powerful and fun conclusion to our conversation, Jim takes us behind the scenes of his most significant, time-consuming projects. He dives deep into the ethics and immense effort required for slow, meaningful journalism—the kind that takes years but truly changes perspectives. We discuss Jim’s decades-long passion for the remote Scottish islands and how their unique culture and resilience parallel his own roots in the American Midwest, offering a unique look at Scotland, love, and lighthouses.
The conversation then shifts to Jim's work on the 9 Billion People Challenge, giving us an inside look at his colossal project documenting food, farming, and agriculture on a global scale, alongside the years he spent covering the critical crisis of water scarcity. To wrap up, Jim offers clear, no-nonsense advice for the next generation of photographers, covering how to find purpose and pursue big, ambitious stories in today’s media world.
This is a crucial, yet always enjoyable, listen for any photographer looking to give their work more meaning and move beyond the quick shot!
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📸 See more of Jim’s work:
https://www.jimrichardsonphotography.com/
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