Roam From Home Ep.2 with Chris Burkard

ROAM From Home Podcast

Episode 2

Chris Burkard

In this episode, Cory Richards and Chris Jerard have a conversation with Photographer, Author,  Husband, and Father, Chris Burkard. The conversation revolves around how Chris became a force to be reckoned with in the outdoor space, his strategy, and how he, his family, and community are working through the current uncertainty around the COVID-19 crisis.

We also touch on photography accolades, diversifying, and communicating talents, where we gather deep wisdom from Chris on how to expand your portfolio and career within this downtime.

“It is so important to recognize… that this has been maybe, a healing experience for me” - Chris Burkard.

Show Notes:

Welcome to Roam From Home Podcast where we talk to some of the greatest minds in adventure about how they are adjusting, adapting and making the most around this unprecedented time around the COVID-19 crisis.

Chris’ Tips to Expand your Portfolio:

- Spend this time to write 500 words for each of your favorite 20 images.

- Specializing in your work is a great way to get started

- Use this downtime to hone other forms of telling the stories of your images

-Apply your stories to Speaking, Writing, and other forms related to your work

Chris Burkard’s Books:

At Glaciers End

The Boy Who Spoke to the Earth

High Tide: A Surf Odyssey

Distant Shores

The California Surf Project

Under an Arctic Sky

Purchase Chris’ Prints here

Follow Chris on Instagram

Om Podcasten

ROAM from Home is a home-sound experiment in candid conversation with some of the most prominent voices in the world of adventure. This season, we've partnered with The Adventure Activist to go beyond education and empower you to get involved with our guest's work as they use their platforms to improve our society and our planet. Co-hosted by ROAM Founder Chris Jerard and the Adventure Activist Founder Dr. Terry O'Connor -- with an occasional drop in from National Geographic photographer and Alpinist Cory Richards.