Colby Brown: From First DSLR to National Geographic & Sony Artisan

Colby Brown: From First DSLR to National Geographic & Sony Artisan

March 29, 2026 · 1h 40m

About this episode

Colby Brown shares his journey from a beginner photographer to a leader in workshops with National Geographic and a Sony Artisan of Imagery.

How do you go from your first DSLR to leading workshops with National Geographic in just five years? In this episode, Joe and Chris sit down with Colby Brown, renowned photographer and Sony Artisan of Imagery, to break down his journey into landscape, wildlife and humanitarian photography. We cover his global work, his nonprofit The Giving Lens, and how he collaborates with major brands like Samsung and Travel Alberta, all while using photography to drive real-world change. If you're serious about photography, storytelling, and building a career with purpose, this one is for you.*Show Links* • Colby Brown Website | https://www.colbybrownphotography.com/ • Colby Brown Workshops / Tours | https://www.colbybrownphotography.com/photography-workshops/ • The Giving Lens Website | https://thegivinglens.com/ • The Giving Lens Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thegivinglens/ • Colby Brown Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/colbybrownphotography • Colby Brown Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ColbyThomasBrown/ • Colby Brown Threads | https://www.threads.com/@colbybrownphotography Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe, and hit the bell to see more content from 'The Nature…

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Hosts: Joe Desjardins, Chris Gibbs

Guest: Colby Brown

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Organizations: National Geographic, Sony, Samsung, Travel Alberta, The Giving Lens

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