Next Frame: Get Undeniably Qualified for a Photo Career, with Chelsea Mayer

B&H Photography Podcast · Dec 18, 2025 · 40m

"Wow, this is your job? I didn't know that was a job! That's amazing. Can I have this job?"

That offhand epiphany neatly sums up the enviable career path of wildlife, adventure, and travel photographer Chelsea Mayer. From an early start with her mom's camera to her selection for an Ambassador mentorship, before becoming a partner photographer, with Girls Who Click, all the way through to her certifications as a 100-ton boat captain and professional divemaster, the course Chelsea plotted has made her undeniably qualified for a thriving career.

In today's show, we do a deep dive into the steps…