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I first came across Andrew Evans' work while stumbling around on Flickr. His images of deer are airy and whimsical even to the point of being mystical. The forest and its deer seem like a fairytale land as Evans plays with light, depth of field, and capturing the personality of these creatures. In this interview, Evans elaborates on his technique and inspiration for these gorgeous photos.

Jeremy Brooks is one of those photographers that inspires you to keep your eyes open. He has a knack for seeing a photograph in the mundane, in the fleeting pieces of daily life that we look past like neon signs, reflections, the interior of a greasy spoon. I call him a "slice of life" photographer. Things we might ignore, he makes pop as art. That's why I love his work, and why I roped him into dishing with us about his techniques, strategies, and an app he has for Flickr users that you definitely want to know about.

Kermode Black Bear at risk from a purposed pipeline from the Alberta tar sand to transport heavy crude oil. An oil spill in the pristine wilderness the Kermode Bear calls home would be devastating. Raincoast Conservation Foundation: http://www.raincoast.org/

Rebecca Jackrel is a conservation photographer. You might be unfamiliar with this title -- it is a relatively new but vitally important category of wildlife photographers. Conservation photographers focus on more than getting the "Wow" shot. That's just step one. Step two is where the real work begins with getting that stellar image out infront of eyeballs so that whatever flora or fauna species featured has a chance at surviving on this rapidly changing planet.

While not (yet) as famous as say, Brian Skerry or Joel Sartore, Jackrel is among the best in the field. She combines an indefatiguable respect for the animals she is photographing, constantly reading body language to ensure they do not feel threatened or stressed, with the eye of an artist and the heart of an animal conservationist. She's also an incredibly nice person and she took the time to talk with us about her photography strategies, packing gear for long trips, and more.