Photographing the Magic of Sápmi | Hanneke Van Camp

In episode 475 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne interviews Belgian photographer Hanneke Van Camp, whose work is rooted in her deep love for nature and her background in biology and science communication. Hanneke Van Camp shares the motivations behind her award-winning “Sápmi Living Landscapes” project, which explores the land and culture of Northern Scandinavia and the indigenous Sami people, as well as her experiences living seasonally in the Arctic for most of the year. The conversation delves into topics like the importance of presence over production in photography, the unique connection between environment and culture in the far north, practical ways photographers can infuse storytelling and meaning into their work, and how a values-driven approach—such as sustainability and giving back—can shape your creative life. They also discuss the process and challenges of turning a long-term project into a book, the impact of print vs. digital, and the influence of other photographers and storytellers on her journey.

Links and Resources:

1. Hanneke Van Camp
2. Natural Landscape Photography Awards (NLPA)
3. Order the Sápmi Book by Hanneke Van Camp
4. Muench Workshops
5. Vital Impacts (Amy Vitale's organization)
6. Mother Magazine (Melissa Schäfer)
7. Kevin Morgans – Prince of Puffins
8. Feli Hansen (referenced project "Guilty Trashures")
9. Marcus Westberg
10. Freedom to Roam (Allemansrätten)
11. Rewilding Europe
12. Rewilding Sweden
13. Matt's Arborglyphs Project
14. Bonus Episode here on Patreon