7 Lessons Learnt from Photography by Photographer Jimmy Nelson

Photographer Jimmy Nelson has spent over 3 decades traveling around the world and taking photos of people and places. He’s best known for his portraits of the disappearing tribes of the world. In the 6.5-minute video above (note: there’s a bit of nudity), Nelson shares 7 lessons he has learned from his years of photography.

Here are a few photos showing Nelson in action:

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And here’s a selection of Nelson’s incredible photographs:

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We previously featured a TED Talk by Nelson and a larger selection of his photos in 2015. You can find more of his work on his website.


Image credits: Video by COOPH. All photos © Jimmy Nelson and used with permission.

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