In this episode Rob and Josh are joined by Victoria Hillman to discuss her transition from wildlife photographer to wildlife artist, and how art has influenced all three as photographers. Enjoy another candid discussion between three passionate photographers as they discuss Victoria’s journey into the world of art and the new opportunities that has uncovered.

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Victoria is an award-winning wioildlife photographer, wildlife researcher, artist, writer, speaker, podcaster and guide. She studied Zoology with Marine Zoology before going on to study for an MSc in Wildlife Biology and Conservation. Nature has been a passion from an early age with photography following closely behind as a way to show what she saw and studied. Victoria specialised in macro photography championing the smaller species we have around us and the importance of ethical photography. Her work culminated in her book Forgotten Little Creatures. Now a full time artist, she produces drawings and sculptures, and works with conservation bodies around the globe.

To see more of her work click the links below:

https://www.forgottenlittlecreatures.com/

https://www.facebook.com/WoolleyWildlife/

https://www.instagram.com/woolleywildlife/?hl=en

About the Hosts:

Rob Read has spent many years as a photography competition organiser; firstly as a founding director of, and primary organiser of Bird Photographer of the Year for the first five years of the competition, and more recently as founder, owner, and organiser of WildArt Photographer of the Year. Josh Galicki has been entering competitions for many years and has had significant success in many, including Bird Photographer of the Year. He is now part of the judging team for WildArt Photographer of the Year.

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Get in touch with us directly by sending an email to wildphotopodcast@gmail.com

Find out more about your host’s and view their work on their Instagram profiles:

Rob - https://www.instagram.com/robreadphotos/

Josh - https://www.instagram.com/galicki_photography/

The WildArt Photographer of the Year competition website can be found here - https://www.wildartpoty.com/