When you are on a shoot, how long do you spend in each location? How grueling is the work?
It varies hugely depending on species, behavior, location, type of sequence required and time of year. Some shoots are a matter of days, whereas some take months or even years. Each shoot is a culmination of many brilliant minds, our teams working in collaboration with local guides and scientists, learning about the habitat or the species we are filming and understanding the story we need to tell. Each shoot can be so different, and there are always surprises.
You have to be resilient, be able to think on your feet and be ready to go at any moment. It can be grueling and tough, both physically and emotionally—being away from home for long periods of time does take its toll – but ultimately, it is one of the most rewarding experiences, especially if you get the shots you came for.
What is the most amazing nature encounter you’ve had?
I’d have to say being with the Indri in Madagascar. The experience has never left me.
