The Camera Cafe Show

From Orangutans in the rainforests of Sumatra to Badgers on the streets of England — Ian Wood has seen it all through his lens.

In this episode, we sit down with Conservation and Nature photographer Ian Wood, winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year (WPOTY) People’s Choice Award, to talk about how his journey began in the jungles of Indonesia, his conservation work with the Orangutan Foundation and the Badger Trust, or that ...

Legendary National Geographic photographer Bob Krist is back for Part 2! — and if you thought the first half was good, this one goes even deeper.

We talk about what it was really like to live life constantly on the road for magazines — the adventure, the exhaustion, and the family sacrifices that rarely make it into the photos. Bob also opens up about finding his creative footing again after personal loss, and how storytelling help...

What does Authentic Travel Photography mean in the age of Instagram and filters? For Bob Krist, it was nearly 40 years of globetrotting with National Geographic and National Geographic Traveler — capturing authentic moments on film in more than 150 countries.

In Part 1 of our conversation, Bob takes us back to the Golden days of Travel Photography: assignments that dropped him into big cities and rural back roads with nothing but s...

We’re back with the second part of our conversation with award-winning Indigenous photojournalist Pat Kane — Algonquin Anishinaabe, a proud member of the Timiskaming First Nation and a tireless visual storyteller based in Yellowknife, Canada’s Northwest Territories, focusing on preserving cultures, communities, and our connection to place.

In this second half, we dive into Pat’s National Geographic story “The Last Trappers,” explor...

Today’s guest is a photographer whose work isn’t just beautiful — it’s vital, especially in a world where conservation isn’t just about nature, but also about us — our cultures, communities, and connection to place.

Pat Kane is an Indigenous Algonquin Anishinaabe photojournalist based in Yellowknife, in Canada’s Northwest Territories, and a proud member of the Timiskaming First Nation. His powerful work documents the lives and stor...

Pete Scott didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a photographer — he never even went to art school. But over the last decade, he’s quietly built a stunning wildlife and landscape portfolio, capturing everything from owls to kingfishers to badgers to foxes to coastal starry night shots or even swallows in flight.

In our talk, Pete shares how it all started — how a misty morning with a fox changed his life behind the lens. We talk abou...

Graham Watson didn’t just photograph bike races — he lived them, from the back of a motorbike, chasing the world’s Greatest Cyclists through cobbled streets, Alpine climbs, and chaotic sprints for over 40 years.

In this episode, Graham joins us from his porch in New Zealand to reflect on a career that started in a London portrait studio and somehow led to shooting legends like Eddy Merckx, Miguel Indurain, Lance Armstrong, Tom Boon...

What happens when a small town Welsh girl travels the world and takes a photo that gets published in National Geographic? For Claire Thomas, it launched a career in global conflict and humanitarian photojournalism.

In this episode, Claire takes us behind the images — into her life photographing trauma centers during the battle for Mosul, documenting the lives of the wives and mothers of ISIS fighters, and spending years embedded in...

Ready to further plan your Alaskan Photo Adventure?📸 In Part 2 of our Mini Guide to Wildlife Photography in Alaska, Ken Marsh takes us season by season through the Best Spots, Animals, and Tips to help you Capture the Wild — from salmon-hunting Bears to rutting Moose 🦌

We talk about Timing, Travel, Safety (when something comes running at you), Clothing, essential Bug Spray, Roads, Weather, what to Eat when the day is done and whi...

If you’ve ever dreamed of Photographing in Alaska — this is where you start!

In Part 1 of this special two-part Mini-Guide to Alaska Wildlife Photography, we’re joined by Alaskan photographer, writer, and natural-born storyteller Ken Marsh 📷

We talk about how growing up in the Alaskan wild and working for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game shaped his eye for photography, what gear (and mindset) you really need, and why underst...

What if photography wasn’t about capturing the world — but listening to it?📷 That’s the approach Argentinian photographer, and National Geographic Explorer, Sofía López Mañán brings to her work, blending visual storytelling with philosophy, ecology, and deep empathy.

In this episode, we talk about her current project with bees (supported by the 2024 Vital Impacts Grant), the relocation of elephants, her work with Andean condors, ...

What happens when a drone meets a school of fish… and one whale? 🐋🛸 Photographer Joanna Steidle has the answer — and the stories to match 📷 A longtime friend and someone who I admire immensely, Joanna is an award-winning drone photographer whose work has been published by media such as CNN, The New York Times, The Smithsonian Magazine or even Forbes, and her drone footage has aired on Disney, National Geographic and Discovery Ch...

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 Venezuelan detention centers, to capturing the quiet Resilience of Teenage Mothers, to telling her own personal family story in The Meaning...

Jen Rozenbaum is in the house—and she brought Boldness, Boudoir Photography, and a whole lot of unapologetic Honesty. Nikon Ambassador and all-around Powerhouse, Jen joined us for a wildly Honest, Funny, and Empowering conversation about Life Behind the Lens and in Front of it.

We talked about how she built a Boudoir business out of her bedroom, what it really means to help women Feel Seen—not just sexy—and how photography became h...

Photojournalism is changing, but what does that mean for Photographers today? In this episode, Award-winning photojournalist Francesco Anselmi joins us to talk about his career, winning the Visa d’Or Award for Photojournalism, his Leica Oskar Barnack award finalists work, his long-term project Borderlands and the reality of Documenting History as it unfolds.  

From covering the Greek economic crisis to Exploring Border communities ...

We’re back with Part 2 of our chat with Street Photography legend Harvey Stein—and it’s another gem! 

In this episode, Harvey talks about engaging with strangers to get the shot, even in the middle of COVID, and what it really means to build a lasting photographic voice. We chat about working in series, making photo books, the evolution of photography, and wrap things up by flipping through some of his incredible images from Mexico...

What’s it like to Photograph the Streets for half a century?🤯 📸

Legendary Street Photographer Harvey Stein has been capturing the raw, chaotic beauty of New York City and beyond for over 50 years—and he's got the Stories and Pictures to prove it. He published 10 Photography books until now, his work has been exhibited in over 90 solo shows and is part of almost 60 permanent museum collections worldwide, including the George Eastm...

What happens when a storyteller loses everything?   Photographer, Educator, Writer and Podcasting legend Ibarionex Perello joins us for a powerful conversation about Photography, Creativity, and Resilience. For nearly two decades, he’s been inspiring photographers through his work and his long-running podcast, 'The Candid Frame'. But recently, his and his wife’s world was turned upside down when they lost their home and his studio ...

Cultural Identity, Storytelling, and Adventure—this week on The Camera Café Show, we sit down with multi award-winning photographer Jatenipat Ketpradit from Thailand, whose portraits of remote indigenous tribes capture more than faces—they tell the stories of entire cultures.

From Mongolia’s Eagle Hunters to Papua New Guinea’s ghostly Asaro Mudmen, Jatenipat’s immersive approach takes him deep into communities, where he spends week...