{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"How I See - The Leica Podcast","title":"How Photography Changed My Life - Melissa Field","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3674,"description":"Join us for an inspiring conversation with wildlife and underwater photographer Melissa Field, whose journey began with a film camera as a teenager and grew into a career capturing some of the world's most breathtaking moments.\nMelissa shares how photography helped her find presence, why she left certainty behind to follow her passion, and what it takes to create powerful images in some of nature's most challenging environments. From photographing whales and wildlife to discussing conservation, creativity, and the emotional connection behind every frame, this episode is a reminder that following what you love can change your life.\nWhether you're a photographer, filmmaker, creative, or simply someone looking for inspiration, Melissa's story is filled with honest reflections on taking risks, embracing uncertainty, and finding purpose through art.\nIn this episode:\n Melissa's journey into photography \n Wildlife and underwater storytelling \n The importance of conservation \n Film photography and Leica cameras \n Creativity, fear, and taking the leap \n Advice to aspiring photographers and creatives\n\nMelissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissafindley/\nMelissa's Website: https://melissa-findley.com/\nShoutout to Elif Koyutürk Hazen: https://www.instagram.com/eliffkoyuturk/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/v92kR3FzCsM2iOvF4MZcwgzFhHiir76zDq_QY8OKquU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zZDM5/YWZkMThmYmNiOWQz/NWYxNjQzZTEzM2Ri/OWE0Ny5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}