Brenda Tharp shares her lifelong connection with the natural world and how it continues to inspire her artistic practice. A photographer since childhood, Brenda speaks about how growing up immersed in nature, backpacking with her father, and traveling across the U.S. laid the foundation for a life of visual exploration. Her approach blends curiosity, emotional resonance, and thoughtful composition to create images that celebrate both the grand and intimate moments in nature.

In this episode, Brenda reflects on the importance of light, the value of personal projects, and how living a nomadic life in a camper van supports her creativity. She discusses her years of experience teaching workshops, working with editorial clients, and photographing for National Geographic and Canon’s Photo Safari. Throughout, Brenda emphasizes the power of photography to communicate awe, encourage deeper seeing, and reconnect us with the planet.

Listeners will find thoughtful insights into overcoming creative blocks, finding inspiration in the everyday, and staying open to the magic of the moment.

I hope you enjoy the show!

You can find Brenda's work here:

Website: https://www.brendatharp.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brenda_tharp_photo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brendatharpphotography

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrendaTharp

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Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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