The Big Cat People Podcast EPISODE 02: Brent Stirton – Becoming a Photographer
Oct 12, 2023
Brent Stirton, award-winning senior photographer, discusses his career beginnings and the impact of apartheid. The complexity of trophy hunting and conservation is explored. The power of words and images in photography and writing is discussed. Stirton's experience in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the importance of protecting animals and the power of photography are highlighted. The significance of lens choice in photography is explored. The importance of achieving a balance between man and nature and addressing climate change is emphasized. The emotional impact of breathtaking photographs and the role they play in preserving and supporting subjects are discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Career Beginnings and the Influence of Apartheid
03:00 • 20min
The Complexity of Trophy Hunting and Conservation
23:07 • 2min
Photography and Writing: The Power of Words and Images
25:10 • 8min
Photographer's Experience in the DRC
33:02 • 5min
The Importance of Protecting Animals and the Power of Photography
38:31 • 24min
The Importance of Lens Choice in Photography
01:02:24 • 20min
The Importance of Achieving a Balance Between Man and Nature and the Need for Leadership to Address Climate Change
01:22:41 • 5min
Expressions of Gratitude and Admiration for the Photographer's Work
01:27:31 • 2min