The Pangolin Podcast

Meet The Pro: Wildlife Photographer - Sabine Stols

The Pangolin Podcast

Show Notes

In his episode, host Toby Jermyn welcomes Pangolin Photo Host Sabine Stols, a German-born wildlife photographer who transitioned from cruise-ship people photography to a full-time nature career with her husband, Charl. The couple have spent the last 10 years hosting with Pangolin Photo Safaris. Here is a link to a gallery of Sabine's images: https://pangolin.smugmug.com/SmugMug-Website/Pangolin-Podcast/Sabine-Stols/Meet-the-Pro-Sabine-Stols CONNECT WITH SABINE https://www.instagram.co...

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