Vallerret's Creative Outsiders: Radical stories from behind the lens

Russell Brown, pioneer in digital creativity and one of the key figures behind the rise of Photoshop, joins hosts Lukas Riedl & Carl van den Boom for a deep dive into the tools that have shaped modern creative workflows, and what comes next. From the early days of Industrial Light & Magic to the moment Photoshop first appeared on a Macintosh, Russell shares the inside story of how one of t...

Katie Orlinsky, conflict and environmental photographer known for documenting social issues, climate change, and life in the Arctic, joins hosts Lukas Riedl & Carl van den Boom for a conversation about storytelling, responsibility, and the evolving role of documentary photography in a rapidly changing world. Katie shares how her work shifted from covering social issues and conflict zones to do...

Virgil Reglioni, polar landscape photographer and relentless Aurora chaser, joins hosts Lukas Riedl & Carl van den Boom for a deep dive into what it really takes to create images in the coldest, most breathtaking places on Earth. From pre-visualizing the shot to working with risk, logistics, and pure uncertainty, this episode is a masterclass in making “impossible” photos happen. Virgil shares...

Rachel Bigsby, seabird photographer, wildlife storyteller, and conservation advocate, joins hosts Lukas Riedl & Carl van den Boom to dive deep into the world of seabird photography. From learning seabird behavior and fieldcraft to navigating online criticism and using photography as a force for protection and awareness. Rachel shares how a fascination with northern fulmars became a career path...

Colby Brown, wildlife photographer, educator, and visual storyteller, talks about the realities of photographing wildlife up close, the power of intent in shaping stronger images, and why storytelling always matters more than gear or perfection. Colby shares his journey as a self-taught photographer, how COVID-19 created space for reflection and creative growth, and what it takes to balance a life...

Sebastian Copeland — polar explorer, photographer, filmmaker, and environmental advocate. With 27 polar expeditions behind him, Sebastian takes us deep into the Arctic and Antarctic, sharing what it truly means to survive, document, and bear witness at the most hostile edges of our planet. The conversation moves from harrowing encounters with polar bears and brutal storms on sea ice to the interna...

Joana Braga, a drone pilot and designer from Portugal, now based in Iceland. Joana shares her journey into drone flying, the challenges of working in extreme weather, and her passion for capturing high-risk, high-reward visuals in extreme sports. The conversation explores mindset, preparation, representation for women in the drone industry, and Joana’s ambitions for future projects — including fil...

Meet Finnish legendary snowboarding photographer and longtime Vallerret friend  Pasi Salminen . We discuss Pasi's extensive career in snowboarding photography, the challenges of capturing action shots in extreme conditions, and the transition from passion projects to commercial work. Pasi shares insights on maintaining creativity and positivity in a long career, the importance of collaboration...

Sarah Lyndsay , a Canadian fine art photographer and self-portrait artist known for her emotional imagery, storytelling, and her signature yellow dress. Sarah shares how photography became a form of self-expression and a way to explore emotion, presence, and identity. She explains how placing herself in the frame is telling a story. We talk about the thrill of shooting in  –30°C , how sometimes yo...

To start things off with a bang, we’re heading north to  Lofoten  with travel photographer and Aurora expert  Dave Williams . From a cozy fisherman’s cabin, he chats with us about how he became obsessed with winter photography… and how he once got  chased by wolves  at 4:30 in the morning. Yes, really. Dave is full of practical tips and hilarious “this only happens to photographers” moments. In th...

This is  Vallerret’s Creative Outsiders  — Radical stories from behind the lens. A podcast about the moments that change us, the places that shape us, and the creators who go where most people won’t. Join hosts Lukas Riedl and Vallerret Co-Founder Carl van den Boom as they talk with photographers, filmmakers, drone pilots, and explorers about what really happens out there — beyond the cold, beyond...