Interview with Dani Connor Wild

Canada's Wild Coast with Biologist and Expedition Photographer Jeff Reynolds

Welcome everyone to another episode of the TRVL° Photography Podcast. In this episode we sit down with Canadian biologist and expedition photographer Jeff Reynolds.Growing up in Ontario with a fascination for being outdoors and on the water, he developed an early appreciation for the complexity and beauty of natural ecosystems. That curiosity eventually led Jeff to study Marine Biology in Victoria, British Columbia. This education evolved into a career committed to fieldwork, exploration, and documenting some of the most remote and dynamic environments in western Canada.Over time, Jeff combined his biology background with expedition travel and tourism, beginning to work on expedition ships and sharing his naturalist storytelling alongside his photography. His work has taken him from the rugged coastlines of western Canada to both the Arctic and Antarctic.In this conversation we dive into Jeff’s journey, the realities of working as a photographer on expedition ships, and the lessons learned from years spent observing wildlife and documenting change in fragile ecosystems. We talk about the challenges of long expeditions, as well as the steps one can take to become an expedition photographer.Jeff also shares insights into the intersection of science, education, and photography, the importance of ethical storytelling in the wild, and how immersion in nature continues to shape his perspective on both conservation and creativity.If you want to follow Jeff’s work and ongoing projects, you can find more information here:Website - https://www.jeffkreynolds.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUFTdVYzYUFSU24yMDZJV2hac1hhclBYdXhvUXxBQ3Jtc0tucGhqNHh3S2tZREFWSFFKMGxoam1rNWR5S09LVGw5YjBTWllIcGV3ZHo5Q0QyQWQ5RUItRmcwUF8weHpROTJtd0NKTjQxLWN3dlJnM1FOc04yblB3dmJ4YnFQVmVESHJ0OTZ2S1UweXQwcGowTVQ2Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jeffkreynolds.com%2F&v=cGX0iXHsv7k]Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jkr_photo/Cheers and see you in the next episodeTRVL° Photographyhttps://trvlphotography.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lqTFp5MTZsRXJneE92anNZbTFaQnhaQlE5UXxBQ3Jtc0tsWnZnX3U3UWxqU3hjRjU5U0E0bi0wMFMwdnJVVURST0lIUW1qdFg4TU1ORXAzZXlVLXp1OVpnVGNNSFNvczBoOUotSUhGLUM2bFFkOUJ4WDJXQlE2MHo2N2lyRW5BeGhLT3NmTlRGYlVDTkNXdG5Faw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftrvlphotography.com%2F&v=cGX0iXHsv7k]

Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove | Photographer Inspired by Iceland

Welcome everyone to another episode of the TRVL° Photography Podcast. In this episode we sit down with Iceland based photographer and filmmaker Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove to explore the story behind his creative journey and the experiences that shaped his connection to nature, travel, and visual storytelling.Jeroen’s love for exploration began early in life. Growing up in Belgium he spent much of his childhood travelling with his family across Europe, often surrounded by mountains, forests, and vast open landscapes that sparked a deep curiosity for the natural world. Those early adventures planted the seeds for a lifelong obsession with wilderness, freedom, and the feeling of discovering places far beyond the ordinary.Over time that passion evolved into a career built around photography, filmmaking, and adventure. What began as a fascination with landscapes eventually led Jeroen to Iceland, a country whose raw beauty and ever changing conditions became both his home and his greatest source of inspiration. From volcanic deserts and towering glaciers to violent storms and endless midnight light, Iceland offered the kind of untamed environment that perfectly matched his creative vision.In this conversation we dive into Jeroen’s life story, the challenges and uncertainties that came with pursuing a creative path, and the lessons he learned while turning his passion into a full time career. We talk about his connection to solitude, his attraction to remote places, and how nature continues to shape both his photography and his outlook on life.Jeroen also shares insights into working in extreme environments, capturing cinematic aerial imagery, and the importance of patience and presence when creating meaningful work in the outdoors. His journey is a reminder that photography is often about far more than images alone.If you want to learn directly from Jeroen, you can also check out his Drone Masterclass and use the code TRVL30 for 30% off: https://dronemasterclass.photoFollow Jeroen’s work hereWebsite – https://jvn.photo/Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jvn.photo/Cheers and see you in the next episodeTRVL° Photographyhttps://trvlphotography.com/

Julie Chandelier - A story of perseverance and creative pursuit

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the TRVL° Photography Podcast. In this episode we sit down with Julie Chandelier to explore her journey as a photographer, storyteller, and creative force deeply connected to the natural world.Julie’s path has taken her across continents and cultures. Born to French parents and raised between Stockholm and Paris she grew up with a dual sense of identity that naturally expanded into a life of travel and exploration. From Europe to Australia and eventually settling in New Zealand her life has been shaped by movement, curiosity, and a constant pull toward the outdoors. Along the way she made bold decisions to step away from familiarity and stability, moving across the world to pursue new beginnings in places like Australia and New Zealand, often navigating uncertainty while building a life from scratch in completely different environments.Before fully stepping into photography and a travel driven lifestyle Julie worked in a range of corporate style roles that helped shape her resilience and work ethic. Those years were not always aligned with her creative ambitions, but they became an important part of her story, teaching her patience, adaptability, and the courage to eventually take the leap into a more purpose driven path. Her journey is a reminder that creative lives are often built gradually, through risk taking, persistence, and the willingness to start over when something deeper calls.We talk about how this global upbringing influenced her creative voice and how photography became the medium through which she expresses her relationship with nature. Whether she is out on open water searching for marine life, trekking through remote landscapes, or working in extreme environments, Julie’s work is grounded in patience presence and a strong sense of responsibility to the world she documents.Over the years she has collaborated on conservation focused projects and worked alongside researchers and organisations dedicated to environmental and community impact. Her imagery not only captures moments in the wild but also aims to inspire a deeper awareness of the fragile ecosystems she spends so much time within especially the ocean which has been central to her life since she first picked up a camera.Julie’s photography continues to evolve but her purpose remains clear using visual storytelling to foster connection curiosity and care for the natural world.Follow Julie’s work hereWebsite - https://www.juliechandelier.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/julie_chandelier/Cheers and see you in the next episodeTRVL° Photographyhttps://trvlphotography.com/

Ty Lekki and Life in El Chalten Patagonia

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the TRVL° Photography Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Ty Lekki to talk about his journey into photography, his life in El Chaltén, and the path that led him to one of the most remote and striking landscapes on earth.We explore how living in the heart of Patagonia has shaped Ty’s perspective, both as an artist and as a person. Surrounded by the dramatic peaks of the Andes and constantly shifting weather systems, his work is rooted in patience, resilience, and a deep connection to place. The rhythms of his life, including long treks, early alpine starts, and the solitude of the backcountry, are all reflected in the images he creates.Ty's story is only just beginning and it's awesome to host him on to the pod.Follow Ty’s work here:https://www.instagram.com/tylekki/https://www.facebook.com/tylekki/Cheers, and see you in the next episode.TRVL° Photographyhttps://trvlphotography.com/

Marc Muench: A Legacy of Photography and the Foundation of Muench Workshops

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the TRVL° Photography Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Marc Muench to talk about his journey into photography, his family history, and his career. We also explore the deep photographic legacy behind Marc’s career, shaped by two generations before him. His grandfather, Josef Muench, was a pioneering nature and landscape photographer whose work helped define early American conservation imagery. His father, Daniel Muench, continued that tradition as an influential outdoor photographer, further building the family’s connection to storytelling through wild places and natural light.We then dive into Marc’s own path carrying that legacy forward, his approach to landscape and travel photography, the role of education and mentorship in his career, and how he helped build Muench Workshops into a leading platform for immersive, field-based photography workshops. There is a lot more to this story and I thank Marc for taking the time to come on to the pod. Follow Marc’s work here: https://www.instagram.com/marcmuenchphoto/https://muenchworkshops.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTVEMWEtZzdVZ0pmeEh0eDVOYllwZks0ZTJUUXxBQ3Jtc0trRHhRZWcta2Etenp6ZVotRWVFNmVkVzBCZ3E5YTNhM0RNV3ltMm1vU3V5bEVQdTF2Y0Q1eW91VWdYZGxPNHljc20wMW0tajJ6Mzc0S3NvU05PUkZxVjlMOEUyMERVU1Foa0NvTlR6Y2t1SkoxTm43bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmuenchworkshops.com%2F&v=4ElNv6Ikivs]Cheers, and see you in the next episode.TRVL° Photographyhttps://trvlphotography.com/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFBKM0xvZUZxVEVDMzN0N05PRGNNd0VmWGVnZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuQ1ZvdTMzLU5mMTN6X3JpOVh3VThCYXE5dWVaZmlsSmFvQjVQMEFHR0lnTDZ5UloxeURrZ2ZTTU1OY2kzYkhFY3Q1YXRnMHNVal9WTTZqWWlWVm5qcUh3REF1dlh6N3JveGtZY1IxN2VtZUZVWWo4RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftrvlphotography.com%2F&v=4ElNv6Ikivs]