Updated 9/2/22. AdoramaTV just released its 7th episode of “In the Field with Donal Boyd”, where they follow Donal (a resident of Iceland) as he brings viewers along on his expedition to photograph the famed arctic fox in the most remote nature reserve in Iceland: Hornstrandir. View all episodes on AdoramaTV.

AdoramaTV’s In the Field with Donal Boyd series follows wildlife photographer Donal Boyd behind the scenes as he creates portraits of African wildlife. the fine-art photographer and filmmaker is also a wildlife conservationist whose mission is to promote “Conservation of Nature Through Visual Advocacy.”

Episode 2, according to AdoramaTV, follows Boyd behind the scenes as he creates portraits of African wildlife and is, says Adorama, “a window into Donal’s calm and observant approach, while also giving anyone interested in wildlife photography an idea of what it’s like to photograph African animals in one of the largest private nature reserves in Southern Africa: Erindi Private Game Reserve.”

Says Boyd: “As a wildlife conservationist and photographer, I’ve been using portraiture as a way to connect people to the subjects that I capture. For me, it’s essential for people to empathize with wildlife in order for them to care about protecting specific species and their ecosystems.”

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He adds: “Creating visually aesthetic and artistic portraits of animals in the wild has allowed me to keep someone’s attention just long enough for them to wonder about the backstory of an image. From there, they hopefully learn a bit more about the subject, the threats they face in the wild, and how they might be able to help them. It’s my mission as a photographer to use my craft as a means of visual advocacy. I want to teach people about wildlife through portraits, so people then desire to protect and restore their habitats.”

Boyd’s approach to his photography, he says, has always been to “distill the most visually punctual elements. He tries to isolate the subject against a background and use light to shape and direct the attention of a viewer to the subjects’ eyes. As soon as your gear is a distraction, it detracts from the fluidity of the portrait process.” Learn the specifics on Boyd’s gear selections out in the field HERE.

Watch Episode 1 HERE.
Watch Episode 2 HERE.