Ever wonder how the pros get into photography? In this free video, world renowned outdoor photographer Ian Plant tells you how he got started in landscape photography and why it remains his passion. As a kid, Ian liked being outdoors, backpacking, hiking, rock-climbing, and canoeing. His love and passion for nature got him into landscape and then wildlife photography. He bought his first camera at 23, then did several years as a corporate lawyer until he jumped into professional photography full-time and never regretted it. Along with his narrative history, Ian Plant will show you some of his spectacular landscape images from around the world.
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