We wanted to know what first inspired Joren to start taking photos of wildlife. He responded: “When I traveled, I saw many beautiful places and wanted to share them.
“After visiting Africa a few times, I became more interested in wildlife. I realized how special these animals are and how important it is to protect them. That’s when I started focusing more on wildlife photography.”
It might not look like it, but wildlife photography is a lot about waiting. We asked Joren to tell us about a time when he waited a long time for the perfect photo.
“One time in South Africa, I was sitting in a hide near a waterhole. I waited for hours, and it was already dark. I almost gave up. But then, a herd of elephants came to drink and bathe. I took amazing photos of them under the stars. It was a magical moment.”
As for the audience’s takeaway, Joren commented: “I hope people feel more connected to nature. I want them to see how beautiful wildlife is, and to understand why we need to protect it.”
Lastly, Joren added: “You don't always have to travel far to find wildlife. Even in your own country or city, there's a lot of nature to discover, if you take the time to look.”
