Kiliii Yüyan

<p>Zach &amp; Courtney introduce you to the work of Kiliii Yüyan, National Geographic photographer. Kiliii’s work focuses on indigenous communities around the world with special attention to environmental issues.</p><p><br></p><p>This week we talk about Kiliii’s background and some of his best known work so you’ll be familiar with his photography and approach before our next episode, an in-depth interview with Yüyan.</p><p><br></p><p>In February 2026, Kiliii published a new book: Guardians of Life: Indigenous Knowledge, Indigenous Science, and Restoring the Planet. </p><p><br></p><p>“Photography is nothing–it&#39;s life that interests me.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson </p><p><br></p><p>Index</p><p>0:00 - Making the cover of National Geographic</p><p>0:48 - Meet Kiliii Yüyan</p><p>6:04 - The impartial observer is a myth</p><p>8:46 - Project: People of the Whale</p><p>30:05 - Project: We are Here</p><p>40:42 - Guardians of Life book</p><p><br></p><p>Buy, Sell or Trade with MPB:</p><p>https://shorturl.at/Szqs2</p><p><br></p><p>Find Zach</p><p>Website: https://zachdobson.com/</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachdobsonphoto/</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachdobsonphoto</p><p>Threads: https://www.threads.com/@zachdobsonphoto</p><p><br></p><p>Find Courtney</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happylifelessons/</p><p>TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happy_life_lessons</p>