“The Wild Places” Speaker Series
Develop mindfulness, creativity, and connection in your photography
Many of us grew up captivated by the stunning imagery of National Geographic, Planet Earth, and the BBC, visuals that sparked our love for nature, photography, and the untouched corners of the world. At the heart of our passion for photography is a deeper connection to the wild, and the wild places that call to us. But what does it take to truly capture these remote locations, and how do photographers decide what to focus on once they’re there?
This series is unlike any other, a rare look into the minds and methods of some of the most adventurous and visionary wilderness photographers working today.
We begin the series on November 24th with acclaimed wilderness photographer and expedition leader Marc Adamus. Broadcasting live from his personal gallery, featuring over 60 of his most vivid large-format prints, some as large as 4’ x 8’, Marc will walk us through the stories behind his favorite images from across the globe. Learn how he discovers these extraordinary locations, the specific conditions he seeks, and how boats, planes, and helicopters play a role in accessing the wildest corners of the Earth.
Next, on December 3rd, we’re joined by the extraordinary Paul Zizka. While you may not know his name, you’ve likely seen his iconic images. Paul's work transports us to remote and otherworldly landscapes, from Antarctica’s drifting icebergs to the turquoise waters of Polynesia, from Mongolia’s haunting deserts to the hidden gems of the Canadian Rockies. His ability to combine vision, execution, and storytelling sets his work apart in unforgettable ways.
On December 9th, our final speaker, Murray Livingston, will take you deep into Southern Africa’s wilderness in Rewilding the Soul. This journey explores both the raw outer landscapes, from Namibia’s ancient canyons to the jagged peaks of the Drakensberg Mountains, and the inner journey of reconnecting with nature. Murray’s work blends landscape, wildlife, and personal narrative in a way that’s both meditative and powerful.
All sessions will be presented at 4:00 pm PT / 7:00 pm ET.
Join us for an evening of awe-inspiring imagery and stories from the edge of the wild, a celebration of the landscapes that move us and the artists who bring them to life.
Registration for the series comes with the opportunity to ask questions live, rewatch the sessions as much as you want for as long as you want, and even download for offline viewing. They are all recorded so no need to be there live! You will have permanent access to the recordings through My Library, YouTube or Dropbox file download.
Are you an annual or monthly member? You’ll gain access to all these sessions the day after they’re streamed live!
Nature Photography Classes offer a unique opportunity to hear from and interact with people that rarely speak with audiences and are considered some of the best photography educators in the world. Â
5% of all registration fees will be donated to the environmental cause or organization of the speakers choosing. Another great opportunity to give back!
The sessions will be hosted by Nic Stover, founder of Nature Photography Collective.Â
Marc Adamus teaches “The Remote Wild Places”
Join acclaimed wilderness photographer and expedition leader Marc Adamus in a one of a kind presentation. Marc will be joining us from his home gallery that contains over 30 of his most vivid images printed in large formats up to 4' x 8' and will talk us through what goes into these personal favorites from around the world. Gain insights into how he finds these places, what kinds of conditions he looks for, how he uses boats / planes / choppers to supplement his on foot adventures to discover these one of a kind shots.
The final portion of our time Marc will share with us his recently created book which is a memoir of his life and these experiences. One lucky registrant will win a copy of this amazing book!
Bio:
Marc Adamus is the most referenced grand landscape photographers as the photographer that most inspired their style and work. Marc is on the road in a typical year over 300 days and leads in field workshops all over the world. His processing style is very distinct as is his approach to weather, foregrounds, and capturing the environment.
Marc will be supporting Nature Conservancy with 5% from the registration feesÂ
Paul Zizka teaches "To the Ends of the Earth"
Join Paul Zizka on a journey to remote landscapes around the globe, from the icebergs of Antarctica to the crystal waters of Polynesia, the rugged coastlines of Greenland to lesser-known corners of the Canadian Rockies. Paul shares his cutting-edge imagery from far-flung places, bringing each photograph to life through captivating behind-the-scenes stories.
Bio:
Paul Zizka is an award-winning mountain landscape and adventure photographer and photo educator based in Banff, Canada. A prolific adventurer, Paul’s journey to capture the “under-documented” has taken him to all seven continents, as well as to each of Canada’s provinces and territories. He is frequently published in some of North America’s top magazines, including National Geographic, Wall Street Journal, Alpinist, Maclean’s, Canadian Geographic, Islands, and Outdoor Photographer, and has four coffee-table photography books. His client list includes leading national and global brands such as Canon, Apple, Dell, NHL, WestJet, Arc’Teryx, Panasonic and MEC. In his latest project, Cryophilia, Paul is documenting vanishing ice around the world to showcase its beauty and raise awareness of our changing landscapes. Paul enjoys life in the mountains with his wife Meghan J. Ward and their two daughters.
A sought-after educator, Paul leads workshops and creative retreats in the Canadian Rockies and abroad, focusing on the technical aspects of photography, as well as the “intangible” elements of the craft. He is also the co-founder of OFFBEAT Photography, a global photo community based in Canada that offers an online forum for photographers and workshops in far-flung locations across the globe.
He hosts a robust community of over 23,000 photographers on Substack called Fuelled by Creativity. Join for free at paulzizkaphoto.substack.com.
Paul will be supporting Sick Kids Foundation with 5% from the registration feesÂ
Murray Livingston teaches "Rewilding the Soul: Adventures in Southern Africa"
Murray Livingston
Murray Livingston takes you on a journey through some of Southern Africa's wildest landscapes, from photographing isolated Namibian Canyons and epic peaks in the Drakensberg Mountains, to primal encounters with wildlife. These expeditions are about exploring both inner and outer landscapes; Murray tracks his wild self by undertaking long-distance walks, storytelling around the campfire, and searching for solitude in unexpected moments. Join for a talk all about the beauty of reconnecting with our instincts and how it can unlock powerful potential in your photography.
Bio:Â
Murray is a full-time professional nature and landscape photographer, educator, and workshop leader with more than 15 years of image making experience. Murray photographs all aspects of the landscape through long-term photographic projects in Scotland, where he is based most of the year in a self-built campervan, and his home country of South Africa. He is a deep thinker with interests in adventure & conservation, both of which he strives to communicate and teach through a deeply contemplative and introspective approach to photography.
Murray will be supporting Tracker Academy with 5% from the registration feesÂ
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