Welcome back to The Big Cat People Podcast! We’re Jonathan and Angela Scott, award-winning wildlife photographers, authors, and conservationists. Today’s episode continues our guest interview series, “In Conversation with The Big Cat People.”

Our guest is Nick Garbutt, an award-winning photographer and critically acclaimed author who has spent over 30 years documenting wildlife across the globe. With a background in zoology and post-graduate research, Nick’s career transitioned from hands-on conservation—working with critically endangered birds in Mauritius—to becoming one of the world’s leading voices in wildlife photography and natural history writing.

Nick is perhaps best known for his deep expertise in the tropical rainforests of Borneo, the Amazon, and especially Madagascar. Having visited the island almost every year since 1991, he has documented over 80 species of lemurs and nearly all of its major wildlife. Beyond the rainforest, Nick shares our deep-seated passion for big cats; he has photographed all seven species in the wild and serves as a partner photographer with Panthera, the world’s foremost cat conservation organization.

A two-time category winner in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, Nick’s work is featured regularly in National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, and Terra Mater. He is also the author of numerous definitive guides, including the Field Guide to Mammals of Madagascar.

This episode dives into Nick’s journey from scientist to artist, the "visceral thrill" of connecting with a big cat through a lens, and his advocacy for showing subjects within the context of their environment.

If you'd like to learn more about us, or to check out our latest collection of educational ebooks, please visit our website: www.bigcatpeople.com.

Connect with Nick Garbutt:

• Instagram: @nickgarbutt

• Website: nickgarbutt.com

Welcome back to The Big Cat People Podcast! We’re Jonathan and Angela Scott, award-winning wildlife photographers, authors, and conservationists. Today’s episode continues our guest interview series, “In Conversation with The Big Cat People.”

Our guest is Daisy Gilardini, a renowned conservation photographer specializing in the Polar Regions, with a focus on Antarctic wildlife and North American bears. Originally from Switzerland and now based in Vancouver, Daisy’s lifelong passion for nature was ignited on her first journey to Antarctica in 1997. Since then, she has dedicated her career to documenting the beauty and fragility of Earth’s most remote environments.

Through powerful imagery and storytelling, Daisy bridges art and advocacy, keeping these distant landscapes at the forefront of global awareness. Her fine art prints are collected internationally, and she is a sought-after mentor and expedition leader. A member of the International League of Conservation Photographers, a Fellow of the Explorers Club, and a member of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Daisy’s work has been featured in National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Canadian Geographic, and more. Her photographs have supported conservation efforts with organizations such as Greenpeace and WWF, and she has served as Photographer-in-Residence for Canadian Geographic since 2018.

This episode is part of our ongoing effort to educate, inspire, and deepen the connection between photography and conservation. If you'd like to learn more about us, or to check out our latest collection of educational ebooks, please visit our website: ⁠www.bigcatpeople.com⁠.

Connect with Daisy Gilardini:

@daisygilardini

daisygilardini.com

Welcome back to The Big Cat People Podcast! We’re Jonathan and Angela Scott, award-winning wildlife photographers, authors, and conservationists. Today’s episode continues our guest interview series, “In Conversation with The Big Cat People.”

Our guest is the world-renowned fine art photographer David Yarrow, celebrated for his powerful, cinematic images that capture the essence of storytelling through photography. Born in Glasgow, David’s extraordinary career began with his iconic 1986 World Cup photograph of Diego Maradona and has since taken him across the globe — from working with sports legends and supermodels to documenting wildlife and frontier towns.

Represented by over 50 galleries worldwide, David’s work has generated more than $285 million in sales, placing him among the most successful photographers in the world. Philanthropy lies at the heart of his work — with over $25 million raised for charities, focusing on conservation, healthcare, and pediatric cancer care.

His most recent book, David Yarrow: The Collection, features a foreword by Robert Redford and serves as a stunning retrospective of his career. In this inspiring conversation, we talk about his creative process, the art of storytelling through imagery, and how he uses his photography to make a difference.

This podcast series is a continuing effort to educate and inspire our audience. If you'd like to learn more about us, or to check out our latest collection of educational ebooks, please visit our website: www.bigcatpeople.com.

Connect with David Yarrow:

⁠@davidyarrow

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