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!
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Episode 18: Wildlife Conversations with Kelly Wasenmiller
So fun to welcome my friend and fellow photographer Kelly Wasenmiller to the podcast!Based in Western Washington, Kelly mainly shoots in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. In 2017, Grizzly 399 and her cubs stole her heart, and she hasn’t been the same since. Kelly’s photography captures once in a lifetime moments and the stories behind them and provides balance to her fast-paced life with kids, a career, and of course, her dog Griz. In this episode we talked about. . .her journey to photography and the peace it brings to a busy life of motherhood and workthe privilege of photographing 399 the past several years, including when she took them to den with the quads, and how we can learn from 399’s life and storythe stability and reliability of the natural world compared to this fast-paced worldusing the 5 senses to tell a story and bring our images to lifeswitching from DSLR to mirrorlesssoaking in the awe and wonder of the magical moments in natureour Yellowstone tripPlus we had the live Q&A, speed round, and lots of laughs. Thanks to all of you who joined us live!__________WHERE TO FIND KELLYInstagram__________WHERE TO FIND JENhttps://jenlritchie.com/Instagram: / 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 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!
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Episode 17: Wildlife Conversations with Phillip Scrimshaw
Wildlife Conversations Ep. 17 with Phillip ScrimshawOnly shooting for the past 4 years, photographer Phillip Scrimshaw has traveled all over the world to capture the subjects he loves most. From places like Africa and India to Yellowstone and the Tetons, wildlife photography is not just a hobby for Phillip; it’s the driving force of his life now. He specifically loves the Maasai Mara in Kenya and will offer his first 9-day workshop there next year. Please join us for Episode 17 as we talk about . . .- African wildlife photography, specifically the Maasai Mara- the best African parks and destinations to photograph what species- wildlife tourism and the ethics balanced with conservation- the plight of threatened species and Phillip's use of photography to tell their story- Africa vs North America for photography- not forcing photography but waiting for the moments and enjoying it- keeping your focus on your purpose not social media- Phillip's amazing encounters with African Wild Dogs, a Pangolin, Cheetah cubs, and moreLive Question and Answers plus the Speed Round __________WHERE TO FIND PHILLIPInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scrimshawphotography/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ScrimshawPhotographyWebsite: https://www.scrimshawphotography.com/__________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/__________If 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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