In this cold December The Camera Cafe Show team sits down with Jan Erik Waider, a well known name online and in the fine art photography world, celebrated for his atmospheric and abstract interpretations of northern landscapes. Based in Germany, Jan has spent over two decades exploring the frozen beauty of places like Iceland, Greenland, Alaska and Antarctica, capturing their unique textures, patterns, and moods both with his camera and drones. His work, featured by major brands such as Apple, Adobe, Xoami or Jeep, goes...
In this cold December The Camera Cafe Show team sits down with Jan Erik Waider, a well known name online and in the fine art photography world, celebrated for his atmospheric and abstract interpretations of northern landscapes. Based in Germany, Jan has spent over two decades exploring the frozen beauty of places like Iceland, Greenland, Alaska and Antarctica, capturing their unique textures, patterns, and moods both with his camera and drones. His work, featured by major brands such as Apple, Adobe, Xoami or Jeep, goes beyond traditional vistas, offering a fresh and intimate perspective on the raw power of nature.
Join us as Jan shares his journey from a web designer with a passion for photography to a professional artist shaping the way we see the Arctic. From tales of photographing in extreme conditions to the challenges of turning his art into a sustainable career, Jan offers invaluable insights. Learn about his gear choices, creative processes, how to start licensing your images online and finding hidden beauty in icy details and rugged landscapes with travel tips.
Whether you're an aspiring photographer seeking inspiration or a seasoned pro eager to hear from a master of abstract landscape photography, this episode is packed with actionable advice and stories that will leave you dreaming of adventures in the North!
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