Episode 155: Through the Lens of Wildlife Protection with Kristoff Druva
“I love getting to know the animal itself and getting up close to it is what I do to hopefully inspire people to want to protect more of the wildlife that’s out there in the world. ”
This week on the podcast, we're thrilled to welcome Kristoff Druva, a passionate wildlife photographer from Denver, Colorado, who uses his lens to capture the beauty and fragility of nature. As the founder of Kristoff Druva Photography, Kristoff's work tells compelling stories that raise awareness about wildlife conservation and habitat protection.
His photography journeys have taken him across the U.S., where he's witnessed a rich diversity of wildlife and ecosystems. Kristoff partners with conservation nonprofits to shine a light on the delicate balance between nature and human impact, aiming to inspire us all to protect our natural world.
Kristoff also discusses:
2:45 - How he got into wildlife and nature photography
5:20 - Appreciating his time alone in nature
9:00 - What life looked like before photography
11:20 - Did he find his calling?
12:40 - Using his camera to protect wildlife
16:30 - How he gets so close to his subjects
18:25 - Education vs experience
20:00 - His experience on a typical shoot
22:10 - The emotions he experiences when he’s alone in the wilderness
24:20 - The moose story
29:40 - His favorite animals to photograph
40:20 - His experience with wolves in Yellowstone
42:00 - Why he cares so much about wolf conservation
43:50 - Where his adventure spirit came from
47:20 - Building his bus while bonding with his dad
49:30 - How nature and wildlife bring meaning to his life
51:00 - His guiding experience
52:50 - How people can support his journey
53:40 - Who is going to play him in a Hollywood movie about his life
You can learn more about Kristoff and his adventures by following him on Instagram @kristoffdruvawildlife or his website www.kristoffdruvaphotography.com.
See below for photos Kristoff shared from his adventures.
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