I’ve always been fascinated by wildlife photography and wildlife filmmaking. Watching breathtaking documentaries like David Attenborough’s Planet Earth and Blue Planet, and seeing stunning images captured by Paul Nicklen's lens, made me dream of capturing my own moments in nature. But for the longest time, I thought it was completely out of reach.
That passion really took hold recently after I attended WildPhotos and Wildscreen Festival. Being surrounded by incredible photographers and filmmakers was inspiring, but also a little intimidating. It felt like a world that required expensive gear, deep conservation knowledge, and the ability to travel to remote corners of the earth. Wildlife photography seemed unattainable for me, and was something reserved for professionals with unlimited resources and connections.
