Visual Revolutionary
Episode 29: Ami Vitale / National Geographic Photographer & Nikon Ambassador
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 1:22:21
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Synopsis
National Geographic Photographer and Nikon Ambassador Ami Vitale joins us on the show today, fresh off a return trip from China where she has been working on a project shooting the re-intergration of captive born Pandas to the wild. Although she is not known as a wildlife photographer, she has been thoroughly tested behind the lens and enjoys the pressure of stepping out of her comfort zone and approaching a new subject with an outsider's perspective. Ami grew up in South Florida and had a yearning to get out and see the world at a young age. Even then, she rejected the non stop development of her home town and felt the pull towards protecting the natural environment. After a stint working for the AP News, she finally decided to take the leap and travel the world with a camera in hand and document the human condition. During her extensive travels around the globe to over 90 countries, she has established herself as a presence in the world of photography and built a career that many people dream of. She