Episode 23: Wildlife Conversations with Alex Stavrou & Evan Watts
| Wildlife Conversations with Alex Stavrou and Evan Watts, Episode 23 |Wildlife Conversations welcomes documentary filmmaker Alex Stavrou and wildlife photographer Evan Watts to discuss the new documentary, 399 Forever.In a world full of social media, influencers, and photographers, how did this affect Grizzly 399 and her fame and at what price? Alex explores bear viewing in this new age and some of the Greater Yellowstone photographers and guides who know her story and how it’s affected their careers, their photography, adaptation, conservation, and their own lives. We hear from wildlife photographer and YouTuber Evan Watts, as well, and learn more about his participation in the documentary. Evan also shares some of his beautiful work with us, including the iconic image of Grizzly 399 and Spirit on the day they emerged from the den. Listen in as we talk about. . .- Grizzly 399 and her legacy- their journey to photography and filmmaking- what drew them to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem- how social media changes the way we coexist with grizzlies in the GYE- social media, bear jams, and Grizzly 399- Introversion and being alone in nature vs. the social game of a wildlife photographer - Grizzly 610s accident and ethical practices- the loss of Grizzly 399 and what that means for the future - ways we can coexist with bears (bear resistant trash cans, reduced speed limits, education, awareness)__________WHERE TO FIND ALEX AND 399 FOREVERInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stavy3000/https://www.instagram.com/399doc/Website: https://www.alexstav.com/399 Forever Store: https://www.alexstav.com/projects-6Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575851491581&sk=aboutSupport the doc: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/399-forever#/__________WHERE TO FIND EVAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wattswildlifephoto/YouTube: @wattswildlifephoto Website: https://www.wattswildlifephotography.com/__________WHERE TO FIND JENWebsite: https://jenlritchie.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ and https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/Support the podcast: https://jenlritchie.com/support/Grab my free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/See what's in my camera bag here: https://jenlritchie.com/photographer/___________Wildlife Conversations Podcast exists to share more voices in the genre and to build community outside of social media. Its goal is to be a space where creatives who are passionate about wildlife and nature photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place.
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Episode 22: Wildlife Conversations with Subha Joshi
I welcomed San Francisco photographer Subha Joshi to Wildlife Conversations for Episode 22! Her stunning work captures everything from Alaskan bears, wolves, hummingbirds, foxes, and bison to intimate lupine meadows and foggy urban landscapes.Based in San Francisco and an engineer by training, Subha found her love of photography in 2019. It started with a friend’s daughter’s birthday party and then a visit to a local camera club; her story will resonate with you, I’m sure. A Canon shooter, she loves photographing wildlife, birds, and intimate/abstract landscapes and strives to be able to find a scene worth capturing anywhere. Subha and I met quickly last summer in Alaska, her favorite place to shoot, and I can’t for you to listen to her story!We discuss:Finding her voice behind the lensSeeing the beauty in ordinary things each day and challenging yourself to make an imagePhotographing what one likes, not what Instagram likesPhotographing ethically How photography helps our mental healthCreating and taking up space as a womanPhotographing locally and finding a camera club and mentorLIVE Q&A and the speed round, plus so much more!__________WHERE TO FIND SUBHAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/subhajoshiphotography/ & https://www.instagram.com/being_abstractful/ Website: https://www.joshi.photography/ __________WHERE TO FIND JENhttps://jenlritchie.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/Grab my free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/See what's in my camera bag here: https://jenlritchie.com/photographer/Support the podcast: https://jenlritchie.com/support/___________Wildlife Conversations Podcast exists to share more voices in the genre and to build community outside of social media. Its goal is to be a space where creatives who are passionate about wildlife and nature photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place. Thanks for watching!
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Episode 21: Wildlife Conversations with Jacquie Matechuk
Canon Canada Ambassador Jacquie Matechuk joins the podcast for Episode 21!Jacquie started in sports photography and is now also known for her ability to capture wildlife images that speak to the successes and trials of her subjects. With her storytelling, she draws you into the animal’s world and creates relatable and thought-provoking images, bridging the beauty of the natural world with its urgent need for protection.As a Canon Canada Ambassador, Jacquie shares her passion and teaches others how to grow and nurture their photography. Whether she is guiding photographers along the pristine Canadian coastline for bears, standing on the CFL sidelines, or mentoring with the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective or Focus Photo Tours, she seeks to share animals’ stories and protect the beauty we have. We discuss:- Shooting locally and finding your photography people- Her journey from sports photography to wildlife photography- Creating and sharing emotion in your images- Canon lenses and her Canon Canada Ambassadorship- Trips to the Arctic, Alaska, India, and Ecuador- Ways to give back and organizations to partner with- Her new partnership with Focus Photo Tours- Live Q&A, the speed round and so much more!__________WHERE TO FIND JACQUIEInstagram: FacebookWebsiteFocus Photo ToursFishing belt she mentioned__________WHERE TO FIND JENhttps://jenlritchie.com/InstagramGrab my free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/See what's in my camera bag here: https://jenlritchie.com/photographer/___________Wildlife Conversations Podcast exists to share more voices in the genre and to build community outside of social media. Its goal is to be a space where creatives who are passionate about wildlife and nature photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place. Thanks for listening!
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Episode 20: Wildlife Conversations with Karolina Norée
I’m honored to welcome photographer, guide, and conservationist Karolina Norée to the 20th episode of Wildlife Conversations! From Sweden to South Africa, Karolina took a giant leap to follow her dreams to be a photography guide and host. Now running her own business and also freelancing, her images reach thousands of people via Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and her beautiful work showcases the magic of the continent she loves so much, including Kruger National Park. Through her editing course, e-books, safaris, and YouTube, she is teaching photographers how to capture wildlife at its best. I can’t wait for you to hear her story today and learn from her!We discussed:Her journey to photography and South AfricaWorking as a young female photographer and guide and how she’s had to prove herselfShooting Sony and the lenses she prefersUsing Exposure Compensation to bring low key and high key magic to photosStitching a leopard photo together using images captured by a prime lens A checklist of shots to think about as you encounter a subjectHer safari company and what she and her fiance Craig offerA great live Q&A and more!__________WHERE TO FIND KAROLINAInstagramYouTube: Karolina Noree WildFacebookWebsiteTikTok: @karolinanoreewildBook that Karolina mentioned: Jock of the Bushveld https://amzn.to/4k1TpBMKarolina is a Sony shooter and mentioned the 300 f/2.8 https://amzn.to/4lU1H0b__________WHERE TO FIND JENhttps://jenlritchie.com/InstagramGrab my free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/See what's in my camera bag here.__________Thank you for listening!
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Episode 19: Wildlife Conversations with Deirdre Denali Rosenberg
Wildlife Conversations - Deirdre Denali Rosenberg for Episode 19Deirdre is a wildlife conservation photographer, author, and explorer working mainly in the San Juan Mountains and the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona. She is deeply committed to photography, writing, storytelling, and wild spaces and says they have provided sanctuary in challenging times. Known for her passion for the alpine, the American pika and other alpine species, backpacking, and mountaineering, Deirdre also writes editorial pieces for national and international publications regarding wildlife and ecosystems and also collaborates with outdoor companies and local organizations who are looking for authentic content with a conservation spin. Some of the topics we covered include:- each person being a conservationist in their own way, small and big- imposter syndrome and the similarities that bring us together- her journey to photography and how it gives her a way to express her point of view- making a way for your dreams even if it's really hard and never stopping in your pursuit of them- her sabbatical in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and what it taught her- Deirdre's extensive research of the American Pika- her next expeditions and stories she is working on plus her beautiful images- live question and answer and more!__________WHERE TO FIND DEIRDREWebsite Instagram__________WHERE TO FIND JENWebsite InstagramGrab my free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/See what's in my camera bag here: https://jenlritchie.com/photographer/__________SUPPORT THE PODCASTIf you'd like to help support the podcast, you visit here, check "Wildlife Conversations Podcast," and donate. Thank you for helping keep this little podcast going!https://jenlritchie.com/payments/___________Wildlife Conversations Podcast exists to share more voices in the genre and to build community outside of social media. Its goal is to be a space where creatives who are passionate about wildlife and nature photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place. Thank you for listening!
Wildlife Photographer Jen Ritchie hosts a live chat, recorded with a web audience, that includes wildlife photographer interviews, live question and answer, and a speed round. The podcast exists to share more voices in the genre and to build community outside of social media. Our goal is to be a space where creatives who are passionate about wildlife photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place.
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