Calumn Hockey is a self-taught adventure photographer who has embarked on a path as a conservation advocate. 

From humble beginnings using a compact digital camera (that broke after it got too dusty, RIP), he now captures compelling images showing devastating deforestation, climate change, and the plight of protest groups.

In this chat we cover:  

• Was photography a passion?
• The beginning 
• Camera technology 
• Photojournalist 
• Conservation photographer 
• Logging image in Takayna 
• Protest on Gumbaynggirr country 
• Closing the climb of Uluru 
• Shooting Trail Races
• For Wild Places 
• Self Taught
• Calumn's Idols - Renan Ozturk and Krystal Wright 
• Freelance hustle  
• Current Gear 
• Drone Rescue
• Business Website 
• Advice to Beginners 

See Calumn’s striking imagery on his website and Instagram and get inspired to do good and follow your passions.

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Thanks to We Are Explorers Publisher Tim Ashelford for hosting this week.

Producer - Sian Brain