Jak Wonderly - Becoming a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Photographer

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Today we have Jak Wonderly in the studio chatting with us about his journey to becoming a National Geographic photographer.
Jak is an award-winning commercial and editorial photographer based in Northern California. His remarkable work has been featured in esteemed publications such as Smithsonian Life and the New York Times, with over a thousand images in the National Geographic Image Collection and contributions to more than 25 National Geographic books.
Wonderly's photography captures the beauty and complexity of the natural world. He achieved first place in the prestigious Big Picture Natural World Photography Competition and has had his work exhibited in several museums. A passionate advocate for conservation, Wonderly has lectured on conservation photography at Stanford University and the California Academy of Sciences.
Through his lens, Jak not only documents the world but also inspires action to protect it, making him a significant figure in both the artistic and environmental communities.

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Capíttulos

1. Jak Wonderly - Becoming a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Photographer (00:00:00)

2. Journey to National Geographic Photographer (00:00:07)

3. From Hobby to Full-Time Photographer (00:13:00)

4. Building a Career in Photography (00:17:35)

5. Simplified Business Model and Creative Challenges (00:27:16)

6. Client Relationships and Business Strategy (00:39:05)

7. Balancing Work and Creative Life (00:45:06)

8. Finding Balance and Creative Expansion (00:50:04)