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Michelle Valberg has been a fixture in the photography world for over 40 years. A Nikon Ambassador, she was honored with the prestigious Order of Canada in 2022 for her contributions to the craft. Additionally, she is a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.In our conversation, Michelle shared the story of her photographic journey, discussed how she mentors newcomers to the art of photography, and recounted her two recent trips where she had the unique opportunity to photograph wolves.Michelle Valberg Website@michellevalbergphotography@thewolfconnectionpod
A photographer who has truly shaped the art of storytelling through the lens of her camera. With an extraordinary career spanning 40 years, she has mastered the ability to capture not just images but the very essence of life, wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes. Her work has been celebrated with accolades such as the wildlife gold medal at the World Photographic Cup in Rome in 2022 and the Julia Margaret Cameron Award for Women Photographers. As a Nikon Ambassador and Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence, her artistry transcends boundaries, inviting us to connect deeply with the natural world and its profound beauty. Her contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed, as she was honoured with the prestigious Order of Canada in 2022. She is also an author of four books and the founder of Project North, a not-for-profit organization supporting youth in Canada's northern communities through sport. Please welcome to the show, Michelle Valberg!" Check out the links below mentioned in this video. • MICHELLE VALBERG WEBSITE | https://www.michellevalberg.com • MICHELLE VALBERG INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/michellevalbergphotography • MICHELLE VALBERG FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/michellevalbergphotography • MICHELLE VALBERG YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/@MichelleValbergPhotography • MICHELLE VALBERG WORKSHOPS | https://www.michellevalberg.com/workshops • WILD ENCOUNTERS - ONLINE PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE | https://www.michellevalberg.com/wildencounters • BOOK - ARCTIC KALEIDOSCOPE | https://www.michellevalberg.com/product-page/arctic-kaleidoscope • BOOK - BEN & NUKI DISCOVER POLAR BEARS | https://www.michellevalberg.com/product-page/ben-nuki-discover-polar-bears ----------------------- *Disclosure:* Some of the links are partner links, meaning if you make a purchase through them, ‘The Nature Photo Guys' may earn a small commission. There is no extra cost to you; in fact, in some cases, you may even receive a discount. Your support through these links help ‘The Nature Photo Guys' to continue creating valuable content. Thank you! *TCS | The Camera Store | Get the picture* Title Sponsor | https://thecamerastore.com/ *f-stop | Elevate Your Photography with Premium Modular Bags and Backpacks!* Ambassadors | https://shop.fstopgear.com/?rfsn=5647323.2f459e *MotionHeat | Face the winter head on with Heated Wear Essentials!* Ambassadors | https://www.motionheat.ca/?ref=TNPGP15 Save 15% off by using coupon code TNPGP15 at checkout *Kase Filters Canada | Unleash the Brilliance of True Colours!* Pro Partners | http://www.kasefilterscanada.com ----------------------- *The Nature Photo Guys* Email: info@thenaturephotoguys.ca Website: http://www.TheNaturePhotoGuys.ca Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thenaturephotoguyspodcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thenaturephotoguyspodcast *Joe Desjardins* Email: joe@joedesjardins.ca Website: http://www.JoeDesjardins.ca Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/joedesjardins.ca Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/joedesjardins.ca *Chris Gibbs* Email: chris.gibbs@footprintsinnature.ca Website: http://www.footprintsinnature.ca YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/ @FootprintsInNature Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/footprintsinnature.ca Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/footprintsinnature.ca ----------------------- © 2025 The Nature Photo Guys | Thank you for watching! Please Like, Share & Subscribe to see new content! -----------------------
Breathe Pictures Photography Podcast: Documentaries and Interviews
As I walk with your letters and inspirational stories, I'm joined on the show by studio guest Michelle Valberg, the Canadian Geographic Photographer, Nikon ambassador, and international fellow of the Explorers Club. Michelle has just returned from an adventure voyage photographing wildlife of the Antarctic Peninsula, navigating icebergs and rough seas to make extraordinary photographs. Also on the show from the mailbag, stuck in a watery rut in East Africa whilst seeking The Maasai, escaping the clutches of imposter syndrome, March's assignment and mentor Valérie Jardin shares photographic project workflow. Links to all guests and features will be on the showpage, my sincere thanks to MPB.com who sponsor this show and the Extra Milers without whom we wouldn't be walking each week. WHY: A Sketchbook of Life is available here.
Breathe Pictures Photography Podcast: Documentaries and Interviews
Today's guest is the celebrated Canadian wildlife photographer Michelle Valberg, who shares stories of her photographic adventures at the two poles and the incredible animals she observes as she creates emotional imagery that has the power to make viewers feel. From the mailbag on today's show, how introversion affects what you photograph, favourite places in the world to MAKE those pictures and how being devoured by forest has you feel, making your own book or zine in 2024, how your experiences as a child can influence your photography as an adult plus there is news of a second retreat week in Scotland. It is the first Friday of the month, so it's assignment week, and this year, all our challenges are one-word photographic assignments. Links to all guests and features will be on the showpage, my sincere thanks to MPB.com who sponsor this show and the Extra Milers without whom we wouldn't be walking each week. WHY: A Sketchbook of Life is available here.
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Michelle Valberg is a rare combination of dazzling talent as a photographer, successful business woman and philanthropist. She's as much at home in nature as she is in her studio. Exploration and adventure are her drivers, as she seeks to share the beauty in the world around us.
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In this episode I talk with Canadian nature and landscape photographer Michelle Valberg. Michelle is a Canadian Nikon Ambassador, and is the first Canadian Geographic Photographer -in- Residence. Her work appears on magazine covers, in numerous exhibitions and adorns the walls of embassies worldwide. Join me for a fascinating conversation with Michelle and a look into the life of a modern nature and landscape photographer.
Michelle Valberg is a wildlife photographer, Nikon Ambassador and very smart business women. In addition, she has a portrait studio. We discuss all aspects of her business plus her insights into mirror-less still and videography. Check out this episode with a world class photographer and everything she has to share. Website: http://www.michellevalberg.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellevalbergphotography LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/michellevalberg YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFYMI6Pk-bgZt1VtawyloEQ or https://bit.ly/2RmSctg Thanks for listening. Next time it's Owl Photography with Izzy Edwards on 9/30/20. Please tell your friends about us and leave us a review! Kirby
Fine art photographer Ryn Clarke uses her iPhone to expand the creative possibilities of her photography. Follow along and explore the opportunities to level up your photography with the newer iPhones and available apps. Slide Deck (Selected Images) For video version, go to https://youtu.be/RVazLEaGEjc: Website: https://www.rynclarkephotography.com/ Apps: Slow Shutter https://apple.co/3hNkQ2x Snapseed https://apple.co/34CtI75 Mextures https://www.mextures.com/ TouchRetouch https://bit.ly/2Quzdwv SuperImpose http://www.superimposeapp.com/ iColorama https://bit.ly/2D4QyZT Hardware: Moment Lenses https://bit.ly/3jl61EG Joby Gorillapods https://bit.ly/31vEA4S HP Sprocket Printer https://bit.ly/2YDaHgY Camkix Remote https://camkix.com/ Insta360Nano https://store.insta360.com/ Stylus Pen https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/ Thanks for listening! We'll be back on September 15th with wildlife and portrait photographer Michelle Valberg and the business of wildlife photography. Kirby
Michelle Valberg is a celebrated photographer whose photos of people and nature have been featured in publications and exhibits around the world. As the Canadian Nikon Ambassador and the first Canadian Geographic Photographer in Residence, Michelle talks about the challenges and opportunities she has faced as a female entrepreneur in a non-traditional profession, and about using her camera lens to build a better world.
Michelle Valberg is a renowned nature and wildlife photographer, Nikon Ambassador and a Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence. She’s been telling stories with her camera for more than 30 years and has travelled to all continents in search of adventure. In this episode, Britt and Michelle talk about the importance of putting yourself out there, share wildlife tales and discuss how social media can be an useful tool for growth. For more info head to www.brittanygawley.com/natcurio
Michelle Valberg has been to some of the most unique and incredible places in the world to shoot the wildlife, nature and culture that resides there. From the Canadian Arctic, to the Great Bear Rainforest and Tanzania, Africa, among others, Michelle has captured photos that have earned her a place as a leading and award winning Canadian Adventure Nature Photographer
Michelle Valberg is a renowned explorer, adventurer and wildlife photographer. She is a Nikon Ambassador Canada, a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and was the first ever Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence. She’s an author, a speaker and guides photography expeditions to extreme destinations. In this episode Michelle talks about photographing everything from narwhals to ice bears to snowy owls to a field of 10,000 walrus. She describes her first time making eye to eye contact with a polar bear and how photographing wildlife involves using all of your senses to anticipate the decisive moment. This is We Are Photographers with Michelle Valberg and this is her story.
Michelle Valberg is a Canadian wildlife and adventure photographer who specializes in photographing the Canadian Arctic. In addition, she is an author and philanthropist supporting the Inuit people through her foundation. We discuss all of the facets of her busy life including the rigors of photographing in extreme weather and conditions and how to prepare for it. She is a Nikon shooter and we discuss her role as a Nikon Ambassador. Finally, we discuss how to make your own trip to the Canadian Arctic. Her photos and books can be found on her website. Website: www.michellevalberg.com/ Books: Photos: These podcasts are published on the 15th and 30th of each month on iTunes and other RSS feeds plus my website at https://www.flanaganfotos.com. Comments and reviews welcome. Kirby kirby@flanaganfotos.com
Michelle Valberg is a Canadian wildlife photographer and nonprofit leader with several books to her name. She is a Nikon Ambassador and was named as the first ever Canadian Geographic Photographer-in-Residence. She founded Project North, a nonprofit that delivers education and sports-based opportunities to youth in Canada’s Arctic. If you love bears like I do, this podcast is for you! Included stories: - intimate experiences with spirit bears - a way too close for comfort encounter with a polar bear - the ice grizzlies of Canada - swimming with narwhals, the real unicorns of this world! Please check out and support Michelle’s work: www.michellevalberg.com www.projectnorth.ca (nonprofit work) www.instagram.com/michellevalbergphotography www.facebook.com/michellevalbergphotography www.twitter.com/michellevalberg www.michellevalberg.com/book-shop Full show notes @ https://bit.ly/2yvpDmW Full interview video @ https://bit.ly/2yr0bPk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/escape-the-zoo/support