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Beyond The Lens with Richard Bernabe

by Richard Bernabe

This photography podcast takes you ‘beyond the lens,’ exploring the arts, travel, conservation, entrepreneurship, creative culture, and more through deep-dive interviews with some of the world's most influential and inspiring people. Host Richard Bernabe is a renowned photographer, intrepid world traveller, explorer, author, and champion of wildlife and endangered species. He’s been hailed as one of the "Top 30 Influential Photographers on the Web" by the Huffington Post and Influence Digest's "20 Photographers Changing the World Through Social Media." He has travelled to more than 60 countries, capturing photographs and writing for clients including National Geographic, CNN, The New York Times and the BBC.

Latest episodes

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125. Nick Brandt: African Animal Portraiture to Environmental Injustice and the Climate Crisis — 25 Years Behind The Lens

#38 trending · Visual Arts

Photographer Nick Brandt: African Animal Portraiture to Environmental Injustice and the Climate Crisis — 25 Years Behind The Lens Nick Brandt is a photographer, author,

Sep 9
1 h 06 min

124. Scott Wilson: Personal and Professional Transformations, Photo Advocacy, and Saving America's Wild Mustangs

Scott Wilson is a Denver-based conservation photographer and photo advocate for America's wild mustangs. Originally from Glasgow, Scotland, he spent over twenty year

Aug 26
58 min

123. Photography and Life on Mars, The World's Biggest Analog: National Geographic Explorer, MacKenzie Calle

Living on Mars with National Geographic Explorer and Photographer, MacKenzie Calle. Mackenzie Calle is a photographer and National Geographic Explorer based in Brooklyn.

Aug 11
56 min

122. Art Wolfe: Acts of Faith, Religion, Culture, and Celebrations of Humanity Through Photography

Photographer Art Wolfe on Acts of Faith, Religion, Culture, and Celebrations of Humanity Through Photography. Art Wolfe is an American photographer and conservationist,

Jul 27
57 min

121. Books That Matter: Elizabeth Gilbert's ‘Big Magic' — Recalibrating Your Relationship with Fear & Living a Bolder, More Creative Life

Books That Matter for Photographers: Elizabeth Gilbert's ‘Big Magic' — Recalibrating Your Relationship with Fear While Living a Bold, Creative Life. Fresh off

Jul 17
36 min

120. Anand Varma: National Geographic Photographer on Zombie Parasites, Wonder, Mystery, and Photographic Problem Solving

National Geographic Photographer, Anand Varma on Zombie Parasites, Wonder, Mystery, and Photographic Problem Solving. Anand Varma is a National Geographic Explorer and p

Jul 8
54 min

119. Jeff Cable: Photographer of 9 Olympic Games — How to Capture the Thrill of Victory and Agony of Defeat on the World Stage

Photographer of 9 Olympic Games — How to Capture the Thrill of Victory and Agony of Defeat on the World Stage Jeff Cable has photographed the last nine Olympic Games for

Jun 24
56 min

118. On Location in Botswana with Karabo LeBronpeter: The Okavango Wilderness Project, Wildlife Photography, and Visual Storytelling Mentorship

Karabo LeBronpeter is a Botswana-based wildlife photographer, teacher, mentor, and storytelling officer for the Nkashi Trust, the local implementing arm of the National G

Jun 9
54 min

117. Isabella Tabacchi: Chasing Caravaggio Through the Shadows, The Tenebroso Landscape, and Creating Emotional Intensity

Landscape photographer Isabella Tabacchi: Chasing Caravaggio Through the Shadows, The Tenebroso Landscape, and Creating Emotional Intensity. Isabella Tabacchi is an Ital

May 28
53 min

116. Dr. Diane Boyd: A Woman Among Wolves

Dr. Diane Boyd is a world-renowned wildlife biologist who has spent four decades studying and advocating for wolves in the wilds of Montana near Glacier National Park. Wh

May 13
1 h 09 min

115. David duChemin: Thinking Inside the Box for Transformative Creative Breakthroughs, the Virtue of Imperfection, and Finding Your Magic

Photographer David duChemin: Thinking Inside the Box for Transformative Creative Breakthroughs, the Virtue of Imperfection, and Finding Your Magic. David duChemin is a V

Apr 29
59 min

114. Books That Matter: John Szarcowski and ‘The Photographer’s Eye’ — The Thing Itself, The Detail, The Frame, Time, and Vantage Point

Books That Matter for Photographers: John Szarcowski and ‘The Photographer’s Eye’ — The Thing Itself, The Detail, The Frame, Time, and Vantage Point In this episode of B

Apr 16
50 min

113. Ami Vitale: National Geographic Explorer at Large on Przewalski's Horses, Jane Goodall's Legacy, and Finding Hope in the Face of Extinction

Photographer Ami Vitale: National Geographic Explorer at Large on Przewalski's Horses, Jane Goodall's Legacy, and Finding Hope in the Face of Extinction. Ami V

Apr 2
57 min

112. Babak Tafreshi, National Geographic Photographer: Solar Eclipses on All Seven Continents, Art of the Night Sky, and a World United Under One Roof

Babak Tafreshi, National Geographic Photographer on Solar Eclipses on All Seven Continents, Art of the Night Sky, and a World United Under One Roof.  Babak Tafreshi is a

Mar 23
1 h 02 min

111. Deborah Sandidge, Nikon Ambassador: From Photography Stills to Video Motion, Expressive Bird Photography, and Finding the Emotional Connection

Travel, Landscape, and Bird Photography with Deborah Sandidge. Deborah Sandidge is an American Travel, Landscape, and Wildlife Photographer, a Nikon USA Ambassador, and

Mar 5
50 min

110. Extreme Time-Lapse Photography with Louie Schwartzberg — Filmmaker for Nat Geo, Disney, Netflix: a Journey of Gratitude, Wonder, and Awe

Extreme time-lapse photography with Louie Schwartzberg. Louie Schwartzberg is a filmmaker who has spent more than four decades revealing the hidden beauty of the world a

Feb 19
1 h 05 min

109. Leoni Kolberg the Cyclonaut: Lessons from World Travel on a Bicycle, Resilience, Self-Reliance, Presence, and Letting Go

What happens when you walk away from the life you’re supposed to live and follow your curiosity and sense of adventure instead? In this episode, I sit down with Leoni Ko

Feb 10
48 min

108. Suzi Eszterhas: Quiet Wildlife Photography, Cultivating Vulnerability, and the Power of Patience

Wildlife Photographer Suzi Eszterhas on Quiet Wildlife Photography, Cultivating Vulnerability, and the Power of Patience. Wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas joins the

Jan 27
54 min

107. Kiliii Yüyan: National Geographic Photographer on Creative Vision and the Magic Sweater Exercise, The Art of Observation, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Kiliii Yüyan: National Geographic Photographer on Creative Vision and the Magic Sweater Exercise, The Art of Observation, and Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Kiliii Yü

Jan 15
56 min

106. Books That Matter: Steven Pressfield and 'The War of Art'

Books That Matter for Photographers, Artists, Writers and all Creators: Steven Pressfield and The War of Art, Resistance, and Professionalization.  Recorded on New Year’

Jan 1
46 min

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#1
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days in the top 3 since Nov 2024

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#36 ▲ 5 Visual Arts US

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What a fantastic podcast packed with insight into the craft of photography. A must-listen for any photographer looking to improve their skills and gain a deeper appreciation for the art.

Htraine · Jul 2026

OMG. If you are over 60 this podcast is time travel to the past.  If you are younger this podcast is educational.   Babek is just a great guy, thoughtful, philosophical, talented.  You will smile if not laugh all the way through this podcast.  It is fun educational, amusing, thought provoking.  ENJOY

À la fois · Apr 2026

This program and its guests have taken my photography to an entirely new level. Every time a new episode drops I carve out the necessary time to listen and take notes. Richard asks the questions that you want answered. Can’t get enough of this program.

HiteTime · Mar 2026

My latest comfort binge. Richard is excellent at interviewing his fascinating guests and his solo episodes are just as interesting.

cloudydeys · Jan 2026

I recently began listening to Beyond The Lens while driving cross country. Richard Bernard asks personable, well thought out, questions that disarm his guests immediately. There was no useless babble at the beginning before getting to the ‘meat and potatoes’ somewhere in the middle. It was all substance from beginning to end, done in a light manner that doesn’t get old or boring. After a few episodes I just wanted to grab a camera, do some editing, and work on my skills. Even the promos for sponsors were interesting. I discovered on this drive that this podcast isn’t for killing time, it’s a quality learning experience with useful photography questions. Richard asks the questions I wanted to hear. Beyond The Lens is seriously one of the best podcasts out there!!

BoHnZ · Jul 2025

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