Ian Wood: A New Hope for Badgers

Sometimes, a story doesn’t just stay a story — sometimes, something actually changes. Wildlife photographer Ian Wood returns to our Show with powerful updates following our first conversation. After winning the People’s Choice Award at Wildlife Photographer of the Year with his now well-known badger image, Ian has continued to push the story forward — recently winning the documentary category at the British Wildlife Photography Awards with a six-image series focused on the badger cull in England. But this conversation goes beyond photography. We talk about what has happened in the months since — the major positive shift around the badger cull in the UK, the still ongoing discussions around fox hunting, and what it feels like to see something you’ve invested time, energy, and emotion into finally begin to move in a different direction. We also talk about the process behind building a documentary series, the importance of thinking in ideas rather than just images, and how photography can sometimes become a way to keep important conversations alive. Along the way, there are also the small moments — swallows returning in spring, building hides, lentil loaves and the simple joy of being out in nature. Grab a coffee, settle in, and join us for this wonderful conversation with Ian Wood. 📸 See more of Ian’s work: https://www.agoodplace.co.uk/ 🎙️ Listen to our previous conversation with Ian Wood: https://thecameracafeshow.com/ianwood 🎧 Your Weekly dose of Photography Inspiration: https://www.thecameracafeshow.com