Vallerret's Creative Outsiders: Radical stories from behind the lens

Hosted by photographer & filmmaker Lukas Riedl and Vallerret Co-Founder Carl van den Boom, Creative Outsiders shares untold stories of creators pushing limits in wild places. These aren’t just about landscapes or light—they’re about awe, solitude, resilience, and the spark of joy when a vision becomes real. From auroras to coastal storms and snowy forests, each episode explores what it feels like to create when everything says “go home.” Presented by Vallerret.

Vallerret's Creative Outsiders: Radical stories from behind the lens is a arts podcast hosted by Vallerret, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Vallerret hosts Vallerret's Creative Outsiders: Radical stories from behind the lens, a arts show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  Russell Brown: From Star Wars to Photoshop, and What Comes Next

  Mar 28, 20261h 3mS1

  <p>Russell Brown, pioneer in digital creativity and one of the key figures behind the rise of Photoshop, joins hosts Lukas Riedl & Carl van den Boom for a deep dive into the tools that have shaped modern creative workflows, and what comes next.</p><p>From the early days of Industrial Light & Magic to the moment Photoshop first appeared on a Macintosh, Russell shares the inside story of how one of the most important creative tools ever made came to life. What started as a solution for visual effects in films like The Abyss quickly evolved into something much bigger...

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  Episode #9

  Katie Orlinsky: From Conflict Zones to the Frontlines of Climate Change

  Mar 7, 202635 minS1

  <p>Katie Orlinsky, conflict and environmental photographer known for documenting social issues, climate change, and life in the Arctic, joins hosts Lukas Riedl & Carl van den Boom for a conversation about storytelling, responsibility, and the evolving role of documentary photography in a rapidly changing world.</p><p>Katie shares how her work shifted from covering social issues and conflict zones to documenting the fragile beauty of the Arctic and the realities of climate change. Through her experiences photographing remote northern communities, sled dog races like the Yukon Quest, and environmental transformations unfolding across the Arctic, she reflects on the power...

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  Episode #8

  Virgil Reglioni: Images Are Built, Not Found

  Feb 21, 20261h 1mS1

  <p>Virgil Reglioni, polar landscape photographer and relentless Aurora chaser, joins hosts Lukas Riedl & Carl van den Boom for a deep dive into what it really takes to create images in the coldest, most breathtaking places on Earth. From pre-visualizing the shot to working with risk, logistics, and pure uncertainty, this episode is a masterclass in making “impossible” photos happen.</p><p>Virgil shares the story of being lowered into a glacier moulin — a “monster hole” that felt like a black hole with no visible bottom — and how that moment ties directly into his wider creative process: building the image in your head...

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  Episode #7

  Rachel Bigsby: When Seabirds Mean More Than Beautiful Images

  Feb 7, 202655 minS1

  <p>Rachel Bigsby, seabird photographer, wildlife storyteller, and conservation advocate, joins hosts Lukas Riedl & Carl van den Boom to dive deep into the world of seabird photography. From learning seabird behavior and fieldcraft to navigating online criticism and using photography as a force for protection and awareness.</p><p>Rachel shares how a fascination with northern fulmars became a career path with no plan B. We explore the balance between capturing the shot and fully experiencing nature, why patience and observation are foundational skills in wildlife photography, and how recognizing individual birds can create a deeper, more personal connection to...

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  Episode #6

  Colby Brown: How to Turn Failure Into Your Best Photos

  Jan 24, 20261h 2mS1

  <p>Colby Brown, wildlife photographer, educator, and visual storyteller, talks about the realities of photographing wildlife up close, the power of intent in shaping stronger images, and why storytelling always matters more than gear or perfection. Colby shares his journey as a self-taught photographer, how COVID-19 created space for reflection and creative growth, and what it takes to balance a life of travel with family, purpose, and long-term happiness.</p><p><br /></p><p>Key Takeaways</p>Colby Brown has nearly 20 years of experience in photographyWildlife photography offers unique and intimate experiences with animalsThe emotional connection in photography is more...

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