Welcome to another episode of the TRVL° Photography Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with travel and landscape photographer Elia Locardi.We dig into his story, from growing up in the Florida Keys to attending art school and beginning his career in media arts and motion design. Elia eventually transitioned into professional photography in 2009. Just a few years later, he embraced a fully location-independent lifestyle, traveling the world full-time with his wife Naomi while documenting some of the planet's most breathtaking landscapes, cityscapes, and cultural landmarks.Over the past 15+ years, Elia has built an international reputation not only for his striking travel photography but also for his educational work, helping photographers master both the art of capturing compelling images on location and the post-processing techniques that bring them to life. His work has been featured in publications including National Geographic, and he has collaborated with leading brands such as Adobe, Fujifilm, DJI, and SmugMug.In this conversation, we dive into Elia's journey from creative professional to world-renowned travel photographer, what it really takes to build a career while constantly traveling, and how photography has shaped his perspective on the world. We also discuss the realities of life on the road, photographing iconic destinations, and the creative process behind producing consistently high-quality work across vastly different environments.We also talk about his work with fStoppers and the hugely successful Photographing the World series, how it came to be, what went into creating it, and how Elia views the project today.Elia also shares his philosophy on travel photography, developing a personal style, and creating images that tell the story of a place. Whether you're a landscape photographer or simply love travel and photography, we think you'll enjoy this conversation.If you want to follow Elia's work and ongoing projects, you can find more information here:Website - https://elialocardi.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elialocardi/Radiant Camera for iOS (Free Camera Promotion): https://freecamera.radiant.photo/aktionen/app?lang=enRadiant Photo for Mac and Windows (Free Trial): https://radiantimaginglabs.com/test-now-free-of-charge/Cheers and see you in the next episode.TRVL° Photographyhttps://trvlphotography.com/

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/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jkr_photo/Cheers and see you in the next episodeTRVL° Photographyhttps://trvlphotography.com/

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/