Jack and John welcome Ian Plant to the show. Ian has over 21 years as a full-time working photographer and he is one of the BEST workshop leaders in the business. Ian focuses much of his effort to teaching clients in the field or remotely, helping each person to learn more about creativity and composition so that they can create more compelling photographs. Listen as we talk about some of Ians recent travels, his outlook on art and his use of color in photography.
From Ians website: Whether hanging over the rim of an active volcano, braving the elements to photograph 
critically-endangered species, or trekking deep into the wilderness to places most people will never see, world-renowned professional photographer Ian Plant travels the globe seeking out amazing places and subjects in his never-ending quest to capture the beauty of our world with his camera. Known for his inspiring images and single-minded dedication to creating the perfect photo, Ian has reached hundreds of thousands of people around the world in his mission to inspire and educate others in the art of photography. Ian’s work has appeared in numerous photo magazines including Outdoor Photographer, Popular Photography, and Landscape Photography, among many others. Ian has spoken at leading photo conferences including KelbyOne, Out of Chicago, and many others. Ian is also the author of dozens of books and instructional videos and founder of Photo Masters.
Ians Website: https://ianplant.com/
Photo Masters: https://www.photomasters.com/
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the Canadian Divide and most recently walking across Iceland. After years of capturing images along the trail and becoming more and more passionate about the art of photography, I took the leap and “quit my day job” to devote myself full time to my photographic work.
in Katmai National Park photographing the grizzly bears amidst the Fall colors. This was their 7th workshop in this beautiful area and once again provided an amazing experience for all of the folks who came along. This is a bucket-list type of workshop as this experience is unlike any other and is magnificent! Imagine standing in a river with 3-8 grizzly bears all around you! We saw over 100 bears a day as we rafted the small rivers between wilderness lakes, photographing along the way as bears appeared.
travels to distant natural places, as well as in my local area in the Upper Midwestern region of the United States.
please visit his website (link below) and immerse yourself in his beautiful work before listening to this two-part interview. Bruce joins Jack and John from Scotland where he is home for a brief time between his workshop travels.
I use Hasselblad V series film cameras and Fuji Velvia 50 and Kidak E100 film. I’ve been shooting film since the late 80’s. I guess you could say I’m old-school. I just like the process and it’s become part of me, so I don’t see the need to change.
I use Hasselblad V series film cameras and Fuji Velvia 50 and Kidak E100 film. I’ve been shooting film since the late 80’s. I guess you could say I’m old-school. I just like the process and it’s become part of me, so I don’t see the need to change.