Bionic Buzz® got to cover South by Southwest® in Austin, TX. SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW® is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of tech, film, music, education, and culture. An essential destination for global professionals, the annual March event features sessions, music and comedy showcases, film screenings, exhibitions, professional development, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together.

There we got to interview Krystle Wright who is the subject of a new NAT GEO series PHOTOGRAPHER. Krystle Wright is a pioneering director and photographer hailing from Australia. Her work revolves around capturing the demanding adventures and breathtaking landscapes that the public rarely has the privilege to witness. As an adventure photographer, she has specialized in extreme sports and athletes, bringing attention to their unique perspectives and pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. Krystle’s passion for adventure, risk, and curiosity shines through her captivating work, making her a prominent figure in the world of photography and cinematography.

From AcademyⓇ and EmmyⓇ Award-winning filmmakers E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin, PHOTOGRAPHER takes us on a journey with the world’s most extraordinary visual storytellers, pairing them with today’s leading documentary filmmakers for an exhilarating and dynamic international adventure. Each hour-long episode follows the story of an iconic photographer — Cristina Mittermeier and Paul Nicklen, Dan Winters, Campbell Addy, Krystle Wright, Muhammed Muheisen, and Anand Varma — while they work to make iconic images that stand the test of time. Through vérité footage of their current mission interwoven with interviews and archived footage, viewers will gain a deeper understanding of each photographer’s process, learn how they became an artist, and discover how they see and experience the world.

Eight esteemed directors have masterfully brought each of the photographers’ stories to life: starting with the insightful vision of award-winning duo E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin (“Free Solo”) to the skilled direction of Marshall Curry (“Racing Dreams”), Pagan Harleman (“The Trade”), Crystal Kayiza (“Rest Stop”), Sam Pollard (“MLK/FBI”), Kristi Jacobson (“Solidarity”) and Rita Baghdadi (“Sirens”), each episode is a collaborative and visually stunning adventure that invites viewers into a captivating world where every frame tells an inspiring and evocative story.

“Krystle Wright: Heart Explosions” Premieres April 1 at 8/7c on National Geographic

Directed by Kristi Jacobson. Description: World-renowned adventure photographer Krystle Wright heads to the United States to chase storms, rock climb and make epic images.

Connect:
https://www.krystlewright.com/
https://www.instagram.com/krystlejwright/
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/shows/photographer

Video & interview by Steve Sievers of Bionic Buzz.