In this conversation, Brian Vallario speaks with Brian Kelley, a photographer and founder of the Gathering Growth Foundation. They discuss Kelley's journey from living in New York City to building an off-grid studio in the woods, his passion for documenting champion trees, and the importance of soundscape recordings in understanding the environment. Kelley shares insights into his archival projects, including the upcoming New York State Tree book and his previous works, such as the Parks series. The conversation highlights the significance of environmental conservation and the stories behind the trees.

Chapters

00:01 Journey to the Cabin Life

00:26 Gathering Growth Foundation

03:33 Inspiration Behind the Tree Project

09:50 Exploring New York's Giant Trees

13:53 The Science Behind Tree Growth

16:43 Documenting Nature: The Art of Tree Photography

24:44 The Journey of Creating Books

28:20 Future Projects and Conservation Efforts

Links:

www.gatheringgrowth.com

www.standardsmanual.com

www.briankelley.nyc

www.offsite.camp

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