One challenge that nature photographers face is the cost of making trips away, and they often offset this by running workshops abroad or taking paid assignments.
Passionate wildlife photographer Esteban Frey has taken a different route, however. For the last six years, he's worked as a member of an airline cabin crew, and while travelling the world he's been able to capture some of his best work on his days off.
Taking photos of elusive animals requires time and patience, along with the passion to succeed alongside plenty of competition. Esteban grew up surrounded by family who were equally excited about the outdoors, and he combined his appreciation for nature and love of photography, learning everything he could online to improve his technical skills. Now, after more than 11 years of wildlife photography, Esteban is nearly ready to turn his passion into a profession. We find out what drives him, why Canon is the only brand he’ll use, and why he’s optimistic about the conservation of the natural world.
Hey, Esteban. Where are you now, and what are you working on?
Since 2018, I have been working as a cabin crew member, a job that has taken me to numerous regions of the world. This has allowed me to explore and document the diverse wildlife of each destination with my ever-present camera. For example, in December 2023, I worked on a flight to Osaka. After asking questions in wildlife photography Facebook groups and searching for wildlife spots on Google Maps, I discovered a location in Kyoto, only 30 minutes by train from Osaka, that is inhabited by snow monkeys. During my three-night layover, I had the amazing opportunity to photograph the spectacular Japanese macaque. In 2024, I am planning to become a full-time wildlife photographer.
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