Nick Brandt discusses his transition from black and white to color photography, emphasizing the necessity of each medium for his projects. His latest series, “This Empty World,” addresses the encroachment of humanity on nature, using large-scale installations to evoke the presence of animals in their vanishing habitats. Brandt’s commitment to capturing real-life scenarios without digital manipulation adds emotional resonance to his work, which aims to raise awareness about the urgent need for environmental conservation amidst rapid development in Africa and beyond.