Inspiring US outdoor photography TV show gains national scope in third season

US Public Broadcasting Service's (PBS) outdoor photography show is back for a third season with a broader, national scope and nationwide availability. View Finders has grown from a quiet regional favorite into a nationally distributed, Emmy-nominated PBS series. The show, which is only viewable in the US, is hosted by professional photographers Chris Greer and Paul Daniel. It follows the duo as they explore breathtaking landscapes across the United States, seeking stellar shots while sharing tips on lighting, composition and storytelling through photography. What began as a YouTube project focused on Georgia's natural beauty has evolved into a cross-country adventure. Season three premiered on March 17th and takes viewers to Grand Teton National Park, the Wind River Range and the White Mountain National Forest, among other destinations. View Finders' mission remains unchanged: celebrate the outdoors, educate the public about these places' ecological and cultural importance and inspire others to connect with nature through photography. "The show has grown tremendously," Greer, who is also a Georgia College & State University professor, told Flagpole. "It's kind of transformed from a Georgia-based television show to a national television show, and this season reflects that national footprint." The road to national syndication began after two successful seasons on Georgia Public Broadcasting. In 2023, Greer pitched the series to 300 PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) stations nationwide and received a warm reception. In Greer's opinion, what sets View Finders apart is its unique blend of adventure, photography, and conservation, an angle not often explored on traditional travel shows. The show also addresses the growing urgency around public land preservation. With interviews from park rangers, ecologists and historians, View Finders integrates expert commentary into each episode. Beyond seeing beautiful places, viewers learn why they matter and must be protected, "so they don't turn into developments and condos." The View Finders crew captured footage using lenses like SIGMA's SPORTS 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS. Image: Sigma Another signature element of the series is its music. The soundtrack features a blend of independent southern artists and nationally known names like Hozier and Bon Iver. This season highlights music from Athens, Georgia-based acts including Grassland String Band, Family and Friends, and Hotel Friction. Greer believes the combination of powerful music and visuals creates an immersive experience and resonates emotionally with the audience. All third-season footage from Greer, Daniel, and camera operator Nathan Burnett was filmed using Sigma lenses, as the company is the official lens sponsor. You can watch episodes from all seasons, including the current season, on PBS' official site. The final three episodes for this season will air soon. Greer told us that distribution for the UK, additional European and worldwide markets isn't finalized at this time, though the show could potentially find international audiences at some point.

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Inspiring US outdoor photography TV show gains national scope in third season

US Public Broadcasting Service's (PBS) outdoor photography show is back for a third season with a broader, national scope and nationwide availability. View Finders has grown from a quiet regional favorite into a nationally distributed, Emmy-nominated PBS series. The show, which is only viewable in the US, is hosted by professional photographers Chris Greer and Paul Daniel. It follows the duo as they explore breathtaking landscapes across the United States, seeking stellar shots while sharing tips on lighting, composition and storytelling through photography.

What began as a YouTube project focused on Georgia's natural beauty has evolved into a cross-country adventure. Season three premiered on March 17th and takes viewers to Grand Teton National Park, the Wind River Range and the White Mountain National Forest, among other destinations. View Finders' mission remains unchanged: celebrate the outdoors, educate the public about these places' ecological and cultural importance and inspire others to connect with nature through photography.

"The show has grown tremendously," Greer, who is also a Georgia College & State University professor, told Flagpole. "It's kind of transformed from a Georgia-based television show to a national television show, and this season reflects that national footprint."

The road to national syndication began after two successful seasons on Georgia Public Broadcasting. In 2023, Greer pitched the series to 300 PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) stations nationwide and received a warm reception. In Greer's opinion, what sets View Finders apart is its unique blend of adventure, photography, and conservation, an angle not often explored on traditional travel shows.

The show also addresses the growing urgency around public land preservation. With interviews from park rangers, ecologists and historians, View Finders integrates expert commentary into each episode. Beyond seeing beautiful places, viewers learn why they matter and must be protected, "so they don't turn into developments and condos."

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The View Finders crew captured footage using lenses like SIGMA's SPORTS 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS.

Image: Sigma

Another signature element of the series is its music. The soundtrack features a blend of independent southern artists and nationally known names like Hozier and Bon Iver. This season highlights music from Athens, Georgia-based acts including Grassland String Band, Family and Friends, and Hotel Friction. Greer believes the combination of powerful music and visuals creates an immersive experience and resonates emotionally with the audience.

All third-season footage from Greer, Daniel, and camera operator Nathan Burnett was filmed using Sigma lenses, as the company is the official lens sponsor. You can watch episodes from all seasons, including the current season, on PBS' official site. The final three episodes for this season will air soon. Greer told us that distribution for the UK, additional European and worldwide markets isn't finalized at this time, though the show could potentially find international audiences at some point.