Matthew Maran Podcast

Matthew Maran
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These conversations give you an insight into the lives of creative professionals, from photographers and publishers, to editors, designers and conservationists. I have worked with many talented friends and colleagues and unsung heroes working in the visual arts so I decided to set about interviewing these individuals, to shed new light on what goes on behind the scenes and what it means to be a creative freelancer and make it work as a career. One thing for sure is that all of them have a unique story to tell and this is my chance to share these stories with you.

  1. 12/26/2025

    Talking with Kev Morgans

    Kev Morgans is a multi-award-winning wildlife photographer, guide, and conservation storyteller specialising in the seabirds and wild coastlines of the British Isles. Best known for his work with Atlantic puffins and his book Puffins: Life on the Atlantic Edge, Kev uses powerful imagery to inspire connection, awareness, and protection of the natural world.

    1h 4m

  2. 09/29/2025

    Talking With Randy Olson

    Randy Olson is a social-documentary photographer whose work, often with his wife Melissa Farlow, has taken him to over 50 countries in 30+ years. Best known for his extensive work with National Geographic, he has also been published in LIFE, GEO and Smithsonian.

    1h 9m

  3. 08/08/2025

    Talking With Joan De La Malla

    Joan is a freelance photographer and biologist specialising in nature, local communities, and environmental conservation. He collaborates with national and international organisations such as International Animal Rescue and UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere programme to raise awareness of endangered species and ecosystems.

    1h 12m

  4. 03/25/2025

    Talking with Rachael Talibart

    Rachael Talibart is a professional photographer with a particular interest in the sea and the coast it carves. Her critically acclaimed photographs have been featured in the press all over the world.

    1h 14m

  5. 12/26/2024

    Talking with Jaime Rojo

    Jaime Rojo is a photographer and National Geographic Explorer who blends his love for wild nature, conservation, and storytelling to create impactful visual campaigns that raise public awareness about environmental issues.

    1h 3m

  6. 12/16/2024

    Talking with Aaron Gekoski

    Aaron Gekoski is an internationally-acclaimed photojournalist and film-maker, specialising in human-animal conflict.

    1h 10m

  7. 09/16/2024

    Talking with Sarah Leen

    Sarah Leen is a distinguished photographer, photo editor, and teacher who has made significant contributions to the field of visual storytelling. In 2013, she made history as the first female Director of Photography at National Geographic magazine.

    1h 21m

  8. 06/27/2024

    Talking with Alexa Keefe

    Alexa Keefe is the senior photo editor for wildlife at National Geographic magazine, shaping the visual narrative for cross-platform stories related to conservation, natural history, and the intersection between humans and animals.

    43 min
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These conversations give you an insight into the lives of creative professionals, from photographers and publishers, to editors, designers and conservationists. I have worked with many talented friends and colleagues and unsung heroes working in the visual arts so I decided to set about interviewing these individuals, to shed new light on what goes on behind the scenes and what it means to be a creative freelancer and make it work as a career. One thing for sure is that all of them have a unique story to tell and this is my chance to share these stories with you.

Information

  • Creator
    Matthew Maran
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2016 Matthew Maran Photography
  • Show Website
    Matthew Maran Podcast