Podcast Interview with Wanderbird – Through the Lens of Adventure

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Jody MacDonald has spent most of her life capturing the raw beauty of the world’s most remote corners – from the decks of a sailing boat crossing the oceans to paragliding expeditions through the Himalayas. In this episode, she shares her journey of becoming one of the most respected adventure photographers in the world, the turning points that shaped her career, and how personal loss, risk and creativity fuelled her transformation.

New National Geographic x Toyota Commercial

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I recently worked on a commercial shoot for Toyota and National Geographic in Oregon’s high desert. Collaborations like this are a chance to explore wild landscapes while creating work that brings adventure to life on screen…

New Podcast Interview with the Mountain Life Podcast

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In this conversation on Mountain Life Media’s podcast, Life, Light & the Value of Insignificance, I unpack how embracing discomfort, humility, and the quiet details of remote places has shaped both my storytelling and my life. I chat about

New Substack

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I’ve started a new Substack. Dispatches from my life on the road with stories, images, and lessons from chasing the unknown in the remote corners of the planet. If you’re interested in following along, you can subscribe here.

New Panasonic Lumix S1RII Commercial

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Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to work with Panasonic on a global commercial for the launch of their new Lumix S1RII camera. It was a chance to put the camera through its paces in remote, challenging environments—exactly the kind of places I love to shoot. The campaign highlights the camera’s performance in the field and my approach to storytelling through photography.

Podcast Interview with Alternative Perspective

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Jody MacDonald is an adventure photographer named “The Most 25 Adventurous Women in the Past 25 Years” by Men’s Journal. She has shot for brands like National Geographic, Disney and BBC. Jody shares how growing up in Saudi Arabia sparked her passion for exploration, the ups and downs of freelance life, and her thoughts on the challenges future generations face with college debt and finding fulfilling work. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on pursuing your dreams.

New Citizen Watch Ambassador

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I’m honored to join Citizen Watch #TeamPromaster during their 35th Anniversary celebration. These partnerships are more than collaborations; they are integral to the journeys I embark on and the stories I capture….

100 for the Ocean Print Sale

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100 world-class conservation photographers are selling their works in support of ocean conservation and I’m honored to be apart of it. 100 for the Ocean is an annual event organized by conservation photographers Paul Nicklen, Cristina Mittermeier, and Chase Teron. All of the art is on sale starting at $100, and 100% of net profits […]

NEW MUSIC VIDEO COLLABORATION WITH MILKY CHANCE AND ZBYHP

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This past year I worked on a very fun project with my fellow Z by HP ambassadors to help create a music video for the band Milky Chance. After many months, the video for Synchronize is finally here and we are so damn excited! Thanks to @imnidiadias @gmunk @rikoostenbroek @mexifunk @milkychance_official for all the hard work and inspiration and of course […]

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