Welcome To The Wild Side!
Welcome to the launch of “The Wild Side” where you can view, watch & read all things fascinating with Wildlife & what we can all do to make a difference to ensure the wild animals & spaces are protected for generations to come.
Over the past few months, I have interviewed world-renowned filmmakers, photographers, conservationists & top-class guides that I have built a personal connection with over the last decade. These wildlife experts are people that I admire tremendously for their passion & drive to support & protect wildlife in whatever field they are in or whatever country whether that’s Africa, India, or Alaska.
I look forward to bringing you more interviews in the months to come but in the meantime please take a look & there are plenty of supporting links if you want to take a deeper dive in and learn more about these amazing people & supporting the work they do.
Enjoy & take a journey to The Wild Side with me!
Ask The Wildlife Experts | Conservation | I Love…
Ask The Wildlife Expert
Jules speaks to top wildlife photographers and filmmakers, showcasing their work with National Geographic, Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC, Apple TV and Disney Plus.
Conservation
We discuss conservation as a whole. From conservation in the field, the science around it, the people affected by it and how everyone can help our wildlife and planet.
I Love... Divine Savages
If you are looking to be inspired by daring, flamboyant & exquisite wallpaper & fabrics then Divine Savages has what you are looking for. Formed in 2017 by husbands Jamie Watkins & Tom Kennedy they have in 5 years built up a great reputation & following in the interiors world & also collaborated with the Natural History Museum & Heals. Click on the image below to read more.
I Love… Wildlife Books
…collecting wildlife photography books & looking at the work of other photographers. They not only satiate my wanderlust, especially true during Covid but also are a huge source of inspiration when I am about to go on a trip. I’ve even had a bookcase built to showcase a select number of books & here’s some of my newest & favourites of my collection.
REMEMBERING LIONS - I’m a great admirer of Margot Raggett & what she has achieved through the “Remembering” book initiative. The latest book “Remembering Wild Dogs” comes out later in the year & I not only look forward to buying a copy but also going to the launch event at RGS on the 11th November.
ON THIS EARTH, THE SHADOW FALLS - Nick Brant is one of my favourite photographers & I never tire looking at the images in this book. I’m lucky to own a couple of his fine art prints & his style & eye in capturing the souls of animals & Africa is something that I aspire to.
ONE LIFE - Federico is not only a gifted photographer but also a gifted storyteller too. This book was funded through Kickstarter & raised so much more than I think even Federico had anticipated. Testament to his many admirers. His first book “Light and Dust” is also wonderful.
THE DAY MAY BREAK - This is the latest book by Nick Brandt & I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. The images are both beautiful & haunting at the same time. The book portrays both people and animals that have been impacted by climate change & the stories behind the images are just as powerful. It moved me very deeply.
EYE OF THE LEOPARD - This book from Beverly & Dereck Joubert beautifully tells the story of Legadema & the connection they forged with her through filming & photography over the first years of her life. Leopards are my favourite big cats to photograph so this book is very special to me.
MOTHER - This book by Marsel Van Oosten has some exquisite photographs captured across Africa, Asia, Americas, Europe & Antartica. I think he is a Master of Composition in what he terms “animal scapes”.
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I Love… Divine Savages
If you are looking to be inspired by daring, flamboyant & exquisite wallpaper & fabrics then Divine Savages has what you are looking for. Formed in 2017 by husbands Jamie Watkins & Tom Kennedy they have in 5 years built up a great reputation & following in the interiors world & also collaborated with the Natural History Museum & Heals.
Aishwarya Sridhar is a National Geographic Explorer, wildlife filmmaker, award-winning photographer, presenter, and passionate conservationist. I first met Aishwarya during my time at National Geographic and have since come to admire her not only as a trailblazing talent but also as a friend.
I came across Aishwarya when we acquired her groundbreaking film “Queen of Taru” for National Geographic’s Big Cat Week. In a male-dominated field like wildlife filmmaking, it was both surprising and inspiring to learn that the film’s director was a 22-year-old woman.