Niall Benvie - Nature's Diversity

Niall Benvie is a photographer originally from Scotland who’s now based in Burgundy, France. Niall grew up on a berry farm in the north east of Scotland and first got into photography to document the bird and plant life in his local area. After studying Geography at university , his photography interest turned into a 30 year career as a photographer, writer and photography guide. Niall is probably best known for his photographs of plants and animals using a field studio to create unique and beautiful images which are reminiscent the kind of illustrations you’d find in an old encyclopaedia or field guide. Our conversation covers Niall’s upbringing, his early awareness of environmentalism, his varied career, the rhythms of creativity and much more. Show NotesGet a quote for your unwanted camera gear at MPB: https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/sell-or-trade/ Follow this week’s guest at the following links: Tuition and workshops - https://www.foodandphotographyretreats.com   Portfolio - https://niallbenvie.photoshelter.com/index Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/niallbenvie/ Connect with me at the View Finders website where you can get my free long exposure tutorial video:www.viewfinderslive.com Also find me at:www.instagram.com/viewfinderspodcast www.grahamdargie.com www.youtube.com/5minutephotography www.facebook.com/grahamdargiephotography Find out about the next View Finders Live Online Event:https://viewfinderslive.com/live-eventsPhotography equipment:Nikon D810 - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-digital-slr-cameras/used-nikon-digital-slr-cameras/nikon-d810/ Sigma 105mm Macro Lens - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-nikon-fit-lenses/sigma-105mm-f-2-8-ex-dg-os-hsm-macro-nikon-fit/ Nikon 500mm f/4 lens - https://www.mpb.com/en-uk/used-equipment/used-photo-and-video/used-lenses/used-nikon-fit-lenses/nikon-af-s-500mm-f-4g-ed-vr/sku-1144431/ Nikon 50mm lens -