Beyond the Landscape with Viktoria Haack

Landscape photographer? Wildlife photographer? Portrait photographer? Wedding photographer? Viktoria Haack would probably rather not choose.

In this episode of the Shutter Trails Podcast, I sit down with the British Columbia photographer, educator and Nikon Ambassador to talk about a career built on curiosity, observation and a refusal to be confined to a single photographic genre.

Viktoria shares how ten years living on a small nature reserve in the UK shaped her relationship with photography and taught her to notice the subtle changes in light, weather and the seasons. We explore her fine art background, her distinctive images that blend people and landscape, her growing interest in wildlife photography, conservation and ethical photography, and what she has learned from judging major photography competitions.

We also talk about why technical perfection isn't always enough, the importance of patience with wildlife, how different photographic genres can influence one another, and why Viktoria believes photographers should remain free to follow whatever captures their interest.

A thoughtful conversation about landscape photography, wildlife, creativity, artistic influence, curiosity and developing your own way of seeing.

Learn more about Viktoria and her photography on her website: viktoriahaackphotography.ca