By Amanda Respess 

S eason three of “View Finders” – a unique travel-meets-photography program created by Georgia College professor Chris Greer — is now on air in more than 55 million homes nationwide. 

Twice nominated for a Southeast Emmy Award, the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) show is about two photographers — Greer and co-host Paul Daniel — who capture amazing imagery of iconic locations. Seasons one and two featured Georgia’s abundant natural wonders including Cumberland Island, Amicalola Falls, Cloudland Canyon, Sapelo Island and Tallulah Gorge. Season three went wider, with Greer and Daniel traveling across the U.S. from Maine to Wyoming. 

Now in season four, Greer, a professor of instructional technology, and Daniel are going international, traveling to locations including Iceland and the Virgin Islands. 

“There has never been a show that mixes photography, travel, adventure and music,” Greer said. “Plus, the educational component of every episode aligns nicely with my role as a professor.” 

Working with colleagues from the College of Education, Greer is embarking on a new project meant for younger audiences. The goal: Make shortform videos to air on PBS Learning Media and Georgia Public Broadcasting Kids, to be used by educators as supplemental learning materials for K-12 students. 

“This content is going to be accessible to students across the country, engaging them about nature and conservation,” Greer said. “It’s so gratifying to think that our college students who are helping me create these videos and materials might be using use them as teaching tools in their own classrooms over the coming years.” 

Greer’s team planned to have at least six learning modules produced by spring semester.

Header Images: Photographs by Chris Greer as seen in "View Finders" on Georgia Public Broadcasting and PBS.