Daniel Sackheim is an American filmmaker and Emmy-Award winning director and producer of shows like Game of Thrones, Walking Dead, X-Files, NYPD Blue, Ozark, Better Call Saul, Law and Order, and many more. Daniel is also the co-founder of Bedrock Entertainment, a producer of premium television content for the global marketplace across network, cable and streaming platforms.As a noir street photographer, he uses the creative talents he displayed on the sets of Hollywood’s biggest shows and applies them to still photography with his Leica camera. Topics Daniel and Richard discuss:His father’s influence as a screenwriter Daniel’s big Hollywood breakWorking as a music supervisor on Miami ViceThe powerful role of music in film and televisionThe roles of Producer vs. Director Rediscovering photography What is film noir?What makes a good photo?How film directing skills translate into photography Finding your artistic styleWhat is Artistic Intention?Find Daniel Sackheim at:Website: www.danielsackheim.comTwitter: @DanSackheimInstagram: @daniel.sackheim Unseen photography exhibition: www.all-about-photo.com/online-gallery/solo-exhibition/65/unseen-by-daniel-sackheim***This episode is also brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Art Wolfe is a legendary American wildlife, landscape, and cultural photographer, as well as explorer and conservationist. His career spans more than five decades and he shows no sign of slowing down! Art is a Canon Explorer of Light, an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society, and the creator of more than 100 books. He was the host of the popular TV series on PBS, Art Wolfe’s Travels To The Edge.Many of his photographs are classics and two in particular are featured on US postage stamps. Art will be releasing a new book this Fall called Wild Lives, documenting animals’ relationship with humanity. The topics Richard and Art cover:Himalayan hikes.Don’t let technology get in the way of your vision.Creating for yourself and surprising your audience.Pre-visualization and spontaneity. Abstract expressionism. Why you should broaden your perspective.How classic artists have influenced Art’s vision and photography.Digital Illustrations: success and controversy.Technology in photography - where are we heading?Re-editing Art’s classic photography with new processing tools.A close call during an encounter with two rhinos.100+ books - but who’s counting?All this and more!Find Art Wolfe at:WebsiteTwitterInstagram ***This episode was brought to you by Luminar Neo. Luminar Neo helps photographers with everything needed to edit and process photos that look amazing on the screen and in print. Luminar Neo was designed for hobbyists and pros alike and includes the most effective AI-powered editing tools and extensions all in one intuitive and easy-to-use app. You can use Luminar Neo as a standalone app on Windows and Mac computers or as a plugin for Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop so you can keep your existing workflow while having access to powerful editing tools you just can’t find anywhere else. Learn more about Luminar Neo and how it can help you improve your creativity in photo editing by visiting the Skylum website.

Ian Plant is a world-renowned wildlife and landscape photographer and founder of Photo Masters. Rick Sammon was the first-ever guest on Beyond the Lens! Known by some as “The Godfather of Photography”, he is on a mission to make digital photography fun, creative, exciting, and rewarding for others. Rick is also a best-selling author and talented musician.In this episode, Richard, Ian, and Rick reminisce on dramatic expeditions together and dig deep into their photographic philosophies. Are they thinkers or feelers? How did they get to the master level they are now? The topics they cover are:IanRichard’s unfortunate Morocco experienceBeing a wide-angled addictShooting with dronesApplying street photography to the wildWhat is Visual Flow? ‘The subject is not your subject’ How a photograph tells a story RickShooting with an iPhone 14Pro in Morocco Moving from Canon to Sony camerasPhotography, jazz improvisation, and the importance of expressionThe importance of your relationship with your subject and the environment your subject is inThe power of a still image over a videoPhoto Masters: www.photomasters.comIan’s Website: www.ianplant.com  /  Twitter: @ianplantphoto  /  Insta: @ianplantphotoRick’s Website: ricksammon.com  /  Twitter: @ricksammon  /  Insta: @ricksammonphotography***This episode is also brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Camille Seaman is a contributing photographer to National Geographic, a TED Senior Fellow, Stanford Knight Fellow, and lover of the Earth's polar regions and storm clouds.In this conversation with Richard Bernabe, Camille describes her upbringing in New York City and transformative experiences around the world as she built an enviable photography career.Camille is a passionate spokesperson for the protection of our natural world. She continues to travel to the Arctic and Antarctic regions to pursue her love of ice and storms, which are beautifully displayed in her critically-acclaimed books, The Last Iceberg, Melting Away, and The Big Cloud.Camille describes how her beloved grandfather raised her to respect nature at a young age. She talks us through her difficult teenage years, her dangerous yet life-defining first trip to Alaska, working with Steve McCurry, becoming a mother, and how she found and mastered her artistic voice. You can find Camille’s work and follow her here: Website: www.camilleseaman.com Instagram Twitter***This episode was brought to you by Luminar Neo. Luminar Neo helps photographers with everything needed to edit and process photos that look amazing on the screen and in print. Luminar Neo was designed for hobbyists and pros alike and includes the most effective AI-powered editing tools and extensions all in one intuitive and easy-to-use app. You can use Luminar Neo as a standalone app on Windows and Mac computers or as a plugin for Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop so you can keep your existing workflow while having access to powerful editing tools you just can’t find anywhere else. Learn more about Luminar Neo and how it can help you improve your creativity in photo editing by visiting the Skylum website. ***This episode is also brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Candice Millard is a New York Times bestselling author and former editor for National Geographic. In this episode of Beyond The Lens, Candice pulls us into the world of her new book, River Of the Gods, which documents the epic search for the source of the Nile River, the holy grail of exploration during the mid-nineteenth century. She paints vivid character studies of the two primary explorers - the brilliant scholar Richard Burton and the thrill-seeking John Hanning Speke. The voyage takes place in modern-day Tanzania, where Burton and Speke met their guide Sidi Mubarak Bombay before embarking on the grueling expedition to the uncharted interior of Africa to find the headwaters of the great river. Richard and Candice discuss the historic storyline, the outcome, and aftermath of the real life events, including the resulting bitter rivalry between the two men. Candice offers her tips on writing, how she motivates herself, and some books she personally recommends.Buy River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile on AmazonWebsite: candicemillard.com Twitter: @candice_millard Instagram: @candicemillard***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Kevin Kelly is the co-founder of Wired magazine, where he currently holds the title of 'senior maverick.' He's also a writer, artist, photographer, prolific traveler, futurist, conservationist, an expert on Asian culture, and quite possibly the Most Interesting Man in the World. In this episode of Beyond the Lens, Kevin shares his knowledge and passion for technological developments in art and photography, particularly AI-generated art. Throughout the conversation, he offers some philosophical nuggets that have helped him succeed in life, as well as tips for traveling, creativity, and so much more. His soon-to-be-released book, Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier, is drawn from Kevin’s extraordinary wisdom and life experiences. The topics of the episode are as follows:· The Optimism of Trust· Pronoia vs Paranoia · Should we embrace AI art?· How does ‘AI art’ work?· Mind-blowing realizations in Asia· Kevin’s route into photography· Traveling light, traveling well· 'Excellent advice for living'· Creativity: the generosity of abundance· The benefit of solitude· Vanishing Asia Pre-order Excellent Advice for LivingKindle: www.goodreads.com/book/show/62313346-excellent-advice-for-livingHardcover: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725357/excellent-advice-for-living-by-kevin-kelly Website: kk.orgInstagram: @kevin2kelly /www.instagram.com/kevin2kellyTwitter: @kevin2kelly / twitter.com/kevin2kellyVanishing Asiawww.amazon.co.uk/Vanishing-Asia-Three-West-Central/dp/1940689066 ***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

National Geographic explorer Chris Rainier is an artist, social photographer, documenter, and photojournalist, globally respected for his work with endangered cultures worldwide. He calls himself a “serial traveler, gypsy, and photographer” and possesses unrivaled first-hand knowledge of world indigenous cultures. He describes his life experiences, as you might expect, in a beautifully visual way. Chris's new book, Sacred, includes photos compiled from his decades of exploration and his interactions with the planet’s indigenous peoples. He co-founded The Cultural Sanctuaries Foundation, which campaigns with the philosophy, ‘Indigenous peoples are the best guardians of the earth's biodiversity. If we protect indigenous cultures, we protect the planet. We must protect the protectors.’ Topics Richard and Chris discuss:Lessons from Ansel Adams - the great American photographer-conservationistSnapping the PresidentLiving in New Guinea and IndiaWhat it takes to be a great nature photographerMongoliaA North Pole voyage on a Russian ship Reporting the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunamiPowerful photography, subtlety, and sensationalismPhotography as a social toolShamanism and ‘the reality of life’ What does sacred mean? The Cultural Sanctuaries FoundationSacred by Chris Rainier: www.simonandschuster.com/books/Sacred/Chris-Rainier/9781647224578The Cultural Sanctuaries Foundation: culturalsanctuaries.orgChris Rainier website: www.chrisrainier.org Instagram: @christainierphoto  /  www.instagram.com/chrisrainierphoto/***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Kristin Harila is a Norwegian mountaineer, skier, and outdoor athlete. In 2022, her record-breaking attempt to summit all 14 of the world’s 8000-meter peaks in six months was brought to a disappointing end as her team failed to obtain permits for the final two mountains in Chinese Tibet. Despite the setback, Kristin is more determined than ever this year to take on the record again set by Nirmal Purja in 2019. In this episode, Kristin talks with Richard about her successes and failures during the 2022 attempt, her dramatic introduction to mountaineering - from altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro to taking on Everest for the first time - and reveals her personal superpower for enduring pain for extended periods during her climbs.You can follow Kristin’s adventures on:Twitter: @kristin_harila  /  twitter.com/kristin_harila Instagram: kristin.harila  /  www.instagram.com/kristin.harila/To find out more about Kristin Harila, visit: kristinharila.com***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

As 2018 National Geographic Explorer of the Year, Joel regularly contributes to the magazine, specializing in documenting endangered species and landscapes worldwide. Joel founded ‘Photo Ark’, a documentary and photographic project in conservation, which has had images displayed at iconic and historical landmarks worldwide, including St. Peter's Basilica and the Empire State Building.In this great conversation, Joel talks about his early passion for wildlife, what triggered him to dedicate his life to conservation, and his endeavor to frame small insects equally to large rhinos, as they are “the ones that lead the charge in terms of becoming endangered.” Joel tells a great story of how he got his first job at National Geographic and what it entails to work for them. He shares what wildlife photographers should do to help save the planet, discusses the intelligence of insects, and the technicalities of ‘Photo Ark’ shoots.To find out more about Joel, visit: www.joelsartore.com***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Sparked by his first experience of Belize's tropical rainforest in 1984, Jeff is a passionate activist for Central and South American rainforest conservation. Inspired by his experience serving as expedition naturalist for the 'JASON Project', a documentary series led by oceanographer Robert Ballard, he became a  TV presenter and producer, best known for hosting Disney Channel's 'Going Wild with Jeff Corwin', 'The Jeff Corwin Experience' on Animal Planet, and ABC's 'Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin'. His new series' Wildlife Nation' highlights North American wildlife and the inspiring partners working together to save them from the brink of extinction.In this in-depth conversation, Jeff describes the moment he knew he wanted to become a conservationist and his desire to educate others, combining his love of nature, exploration, and discovery with his ability to communicate and share information. Together they dive into Jeff's fascination for Amphibian species–which have survived six extinctions–explaining how we could lose 70% of the population in the next two decades, and talk through his encounter with a Coral snake.To keep up with Jeff, follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @wildcorwin***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Entering 2023, award-winning Brazilian photojournalist Felipe Dana shares his experiences on location in Kyiv, Ukraine, where he has joined the Associated Press and dedicated himself solely to photojournalism. He started his career at 15 years old as an assistant photographer and later pursued a degree in photography while working on commercial assignments, contributing to various local and international news agencies. His work has received numerous awards, including the World Press’ ‘Photo of the Year.’ Felipe was also part of the AP team's finalist for the Pulitzer in 2021. In this episode, Felipe shares the dangers of following military groups on the front lines, sharing the details of previous experiences in ‘hot zones.’ He touches upon his daily routine and the importance of security measurements. Together, Richard and Felipe discuss the reality of war and how Felipe safeguards his emotional well-being. To find out more about Felipe, visit: www.felipedana.com.br***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Richard dives into the world of travel rewards with Straight To The Points founder and travel expert Spencer Howard – who shares his travel hacks and advice on using airline points, credit cards, and loyalty programs to fly business and first-class to "help as many people as possible enjoy the excitement of luxury travel." In August 2018, he started the 'Award Alerts' newsletter to make it easier for family and friends who wanted to fly business or first class but were struggling to find the necessary award seats. With more than 52k Instagram followers, Spencer has built a community of travel enthusiasts and has created a 'Quick Start Guide' to help people learn how to use points to travel.To find out more about Straight To The Points, visit: www.straighttothepoints.co***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

As a master landscape photographer, William Neill’s work conveys the deep, spiritual beauty he sees and feels in nature. He has been a resident of the Yosemite National Park area since 1977. He received ‘The Director's Award’ from the National Park Service after a major portfolio of his Yosemite photographs entitled ‘Yosemite: The Promise of Wildness,’ were published by The Yosemite Association in 1994. His recent book, ‘Landscapes of the Spirit’ showcases a retrospective collection of his finest landscape photographs based on the theme of nature's spiritual and healing powers.In this episode, Richard ventured into the mind of William Neill to find out what inspires him, what gives his work such emotional depth, his passions, persistence and creativity, and more. William touches upon his time working in American landscape photographer and environmentalist Ansel Adams’ gallery, sharing what inspired him to photograph Yosemite. He explains why he puts experiencing a place above the results. To find out more about William, visit: www.williamneill.comYou can purchase William’s latest book ‘The Photographers Portfolio Development Workshop’ on www.portfolios.williamneill.com/p/the-photgrapher-s-p and use the discount code ‘WNEILL40’ for 40% off.***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Will Travers OBE is the executive president and co-founder of the international wildlife charity Born Free. His parents starred in the oscar winning movie Born Free, where Will, as a young child, traveled to Kenya and established his passion for wildlife conservation –  in 2012, Will was awarded an ‘OBE’ for his conservation and animal welfare services. As a passionate animal rights activist, he manages to safeguard wildlife conservation across regions in Africa, Asia, America, and Europe.  Will is also the ‘President of the Species Survival Network’ and a member of the ‘IUCN SSC Reintroduction Specialist Group’. In this episode, Will Travers reflects on the true story of the film Born Free and his experience while being on location in Kenya. He touches upon the initiation of the foundation and the preservation of large-scale habitats of endangered species. Will describes current conservation projects like the ‘year of the lion’, his upcoming royal society event, and adventure tourism. Together, Richard and Will discuss the importance of nature, the rainbow belt, as well as their views on trophy hunting and its political aspect. To find out more about Will, visit: www.bornfree.org.uk ***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Marc Muench is a professional landscape and wildlife photographer, an educator, and a founding partner at Muench Workshops, where he helps teach people who love photography and nature while taking them to the coolest places on the planet. Marc is a third-generation photographer following his grandfather Josef Muench, his father, David Muench, and his photographer-artist, Bonnie Muench.In this episode, Richard and Marc chat while crossing the Drake Passage after a 20-plus-day expedition to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island, and Antarctica. They discuss “The Art of Seeing,” photography workshops – including what it takes to be a good teacher and a good student. Marc talks about how he got his start in commercial and editorial photography - including a ski photography trip in Iran – and the influences of his grandfather, father, and mother in his decision to become a professional photographer. He also takes some interesting questions from guests on the ship!To learn more about Marc Muench’s photography work, please visit www.marcmuench.comAnd Muench Workshops: www.muenchworkshops.com ***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

With 2.2m YouTube subscribers and 8m Instagram followers, Ankur Warikoo is one of India’s top content creators. In 2021, he published his first book, ‘Do Epic Shit’, which talks about his success, failures, the importance of habits, self-awareness, entrepreneurship, money, and relationships. In 2016, he started an online video series called ‘Warikoo Wednesdays,’ where he spoke about his experiences as a founder, CEO, and people manager. As a best-selling author, he conducts online educational courses to ensure all the choices we make in life come from the point of awareness and not ignorance.​In this episode, Ankur shares how a birthday present from a friend inspired the title of his book. He describes how his journey to becoming an internet entrepreneur was a complete u-turn from studying astrophysics in the US, dropping out of his PhD program and returning to India to reset his life. Ankur touches upon how publishing his “failure resumé” was to encourage the celebration of defeat and start a discussion about why failing can be positive. Together, Richard and Ankur discuss the qualities one needs to possess before becoming an entrepreneur, with Ankur sharing some reasons why somebody should not become one!To find out more about Ankur, visit: www.ankurwarikoo.com***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visitbeyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Founded in 1991, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators is a member organization that advocates and promotes the practice of safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to Antarctica. Their member companies provide logistic and scientific support to National Antarctic Programs and Antarctic organizations. With more than 200 annual departures to Antarctica, tour vessels offer an essential opportunity for researchers and science programs.In this episode of Beyond The Lens, Richard sits down with the Executive Director at the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), Gina Greer. During their conversation, she explains how the organization was founded by a group of seven operators and their mission. She delves into the Antarctic Treaty,  which upholds that Antarctica will only be used for peace and scientific purposes, and how IAATO works to support this agreement. She highlights how she got involved in the marine conservation industry after initially training as an accountant. Together, Gina and Richard discuss why this enigmatical continent always exceeds the idealized expectations when one visits, thanks to light reflections and colorful scenery. Gina touches on Antarctica's unique and unpredictable nature and shares why her advice to “go with the flow” of nature will ensure visitors have an amazing experience. Finally, they discuss how tourism benefits Antarctica – the biggest misconceptions people have about the country, and much more!To find out more about IAATO, visit: www.iaato.org***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

In this episode of Beyond The Lens, internationally acclaimed photographer and podcast host Richard Bernabe provides an insight into preparations for his 6th trip to Antarctica – a 23-day expedition to the Drake Passage, the Falkland Islands, King George Island, and the Antarctic Peninsula. Richard shares what is essential for such a trip – from the recommended camera equipment to appropriate clothing. He also describes what he loves about this colossal continent and explains his way of doing a popular Polar Plunge – pointing out which mistakes not to make.You can follow Richard’s trip to Antarctica on his Instagram, @bernabephoto and Twitter, @bernabephoto.To find out more, visit: www.richardbernabe.com***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast. Their round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, and step-up rings, are everything I need, so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Photographer and visual artist, Alejandro Cartagena, lives and works in Monterrey, Mexico. His work explores social, urban, and environmental issues through landscape and portraiture, aiming to engage with a larger history of photography by reinterpreting or rethinking the ways these issues have been represented previously. His work has been featured internationally in over 50 group and individual exhibitions and is displayed in several museums. As a self-publisher and co-editor, Alejandro has created multiple award-winning titles and is the recipient of numerous awards, including the international Photolucida Critical Mass Book Award, the Street Photography Award at the London Photo Festival, and more.In this episode, Alejandro shares his thoughts on the current NFT environment, describing his experience of breaking into the space. He shares his optimism for the advancement of technology and the opportunities it can create for photographers. Alejandro reflects on leaving the Dominican Republic as a child and shares that he would find comfort looking through family photo albums. He explains how he now finds comfort in photography and sees it as a place where stories and feelings are encapsulated. He touches upon his photography today and explains why he focuses his work in Monterrey, Mexico and why themes of urbanization, suburban sprawl, and the environment run through his projects. He shares why he uses his photography to gain a greater understanding of who the people are around him, the city he is in, and the people who are changing that city. He explains the importance of understanding those aspects and much more!To find out more about Alejandro, visit: www.alejandrocartagena.com***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.

Launched officially in 2015 as an alternative to Facebook and Instagram, VERO is a social media platform and mobile app company that markets itself as a social network free from advertisements, data mining, and algorithms. Within weeks of its release, the app surged in popularity and became favored amongst niche groups of make-up artists, tattoo artists, and skateboarders. In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica data scandal in 2018, VERO devised an advertising campaign aimed at defected Facebook and Instagram users, hoping the app's policies and privacy settings would satisfy concerns over sharing personal information on the internet. Within one week, it was the most downloaded app in eighteen countries.In this episode, founder and CEO of VERO, Ayman Hariri, shares his favorite everyday camera, explains why architectural photography is his preferred genre and describes how VERO has encouraged him to be more creative and find more things to take photos of. Ayman reveals why his app is called ‘VERO’ – which means ‘truth’ in Italian. He describes why the true social network is yet to be reflected online and why they aim to keep human interaction at the forefront of the app. Ayman delves into the reasons why the platform is currently free and touches on his plans to introduce a subscription service to avoid advertising and data mining to VERO. Richard and Ayman discuss the possibility of photographers moving from Instagram to VERO, why his father, Rafic Hariri, is his hero, and much more!To find out more about VERO and download the app, visit: www.vero.coTo follow Ayman on VERO, visit: www.vero.co/ayman***This episode is brought to you by Kase Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, with zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit.beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code BERNABE10Kase Filters, Capture with Confidence.