They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and that is especially true for Wild Wind Images owner John Van Den Brandt. Van Den Brandt has traveled the world with a camera alongside his wife, Jean, photographing wildlife since he started Wild Wind Images in 2007.
For Van Den Brandt, the work that goes into getting the perfect shot goes much deeper and takes much longer than simply pushing the shutter button. He says he does extensive research on his subject before he sets foot in the habitat he is photographing, and he is willing to wait it out so the image he captures can tell the story he wants to convey.
Van Den Brandt says days spent shooting in places like Wisconsin are often 95% preparation and 5% actually taking the photo. That ratio is flipped when he travels to places like Africa, where the perfect frame can be just around the corner.
In his upcoming presentation at Crossroads at Big Creek this Wednesday, he hopes to shine a light on animals the community is aware of but does not often get to see.
The presentation takes place Wednesday at 6 p.m. You can listen to our full interview with Van Den Brandt and Door County Land Trust’s Cinnamon Rossman here.
