TRVL° Photography Podcast

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]

Interview with Dani Connor Wild

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the TRVL° Photography Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Dani Connor to talk about her journey into photography, her creative process, and how she captures compelling stories through her work.We dive into Dani’s history photographing wildlife, her approach to travel and wildlife photography, the role of storytelling in her videos & photos, and how she’s built her presence as a modern photographer and online creator.Follow Dani’s work here:https://www.daniconnorwild.com/https://www.instagram.com/daniconnorwild/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx9JiwPgJHy4cMThY4nmQmACheers, and see you in the next episode.TRVL° Photographyhttps://trvlphotography.com/

Rafael Pons and the History of PhotoPills

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the TRVL° Photography Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Rafael Pons to explore the story behind PhotoPills and how it became one of the most essential tools for photographers around the world.We talk about the origins of PhotoPills, Rafael’s journey as an entrepreneur and marketer, and how planning, creativity, and persistence have shaped both his work and the app’s success.Learn more about PhotoPills here: https://www.photopills.com/Follow Rafa directly here: https://www.instagram.com/thebard_rafael/Cheers, and see you in the next episode.TRVL° Photographyhttps://trvlphotography.com/