| Wildlife Conversations QUICK CHAT w/ Michelle Osterhus & Trish Hennessy |Jumped on and recorded a Quick Chat with Michelle and Trish to talk about their recent trips to Svalbard! I also get to share a little bit of my experience going to Katmai National Park this month. Some great tips, heartwarming moments, and lots of laughs! Don't forget to like and subscribe - you all are awesome!Link to the book I mentioned by Camille Seaman - Melting Away:https://amzn.to/4lwYIKp (Amazon Associate link)__________WHERE TO FIND MICHELLE AND TRISHInstagram for Michelle: https://www.instagram.com/michelleosterhusphotos/Instagram for Trish: https://www.instagram.com/trishhennessy8/__________WHERE TO FIND JEN⁠Website: https://jenlritchie.com/Roberts Camera: https://robertscamera.com/wildlifeInstagram:⁠ 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/__________WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPROWebsites:https://robertscamera.com/https://usedphotopro.com/Online Coupon Code:Use JENRITCHIEVIP to receive . . .- 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com- 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) atrobertscamera.comContact Phil Gibson to answer questions about your gear and set you up for your vision. - Valid through 12/31/2025___________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!

I’m honored to welcome wildlife photographer and conservationist John E. Marriott to Wildlife Conversations! 

With a career spanning more than two decades, professional photographer John Marriott has been published worldwide by publications like National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Canadian Geographic, Maclean’s, and Reader’s Digest. He is a Canon Canada Ambassador, and he is an Associate Fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers, the host of the popular web series EXPOSED with John E. Marriott, and a co-founder of the EXPOSED Wildlife Conservancy environmental non-profit. Author of several books like Tall Tales, Long Lenses, The Kootenay Wolves, The Canadian Rockies: Banff, Jasper, & Beyond, and The Pipestone Wolves, John’s words and photography showcase the places he calls home and beyond. 

We had a great conversation!

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WHERE TO FIND JOHN

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnemarriott/

Website: https://canwildphototours.com/

EXPOSED Wildlife Conservancy https://www.exposedwildlifeconservancy.org/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EXPOSEDWildlifeConservancy

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WHERE TO FIND JEN

⁠Website: https://jenlritchie.com/

Roberts Camera: https://robertscamera.com/wildlife

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/

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WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPRO

Websites:

https://robertscamera.com/

https://usedphotopro.com/

Online Coupon Code:

Use JENRITCHIEVIP to receive . . .

- 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com

- 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) at

robertscamera.com

Contact Phil Gibson to answer questions about your gear and set you up for your vision. 

- Valid through 12/31/2025

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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!

| Wildlife Conversations with Trish Hennessy, Episode 25 |

For episode 25, I welcome photographer Trish Hennessy. She has created beautiful images from all over the world. From Wyoming, Alaska, Arizona, and New York all the way to Africa, she has had amazing adventures and has beautiful photos to show for them. She’s supportive and personal on social media and a valuable part of this community . . . and she’s pretty darn funny! I can’t wait for you to hear her stories.

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WHERE TO FIND TRISH

Website: www.patriciasphotography.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trishhennessy8/

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/trish.hennessy.1

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WHERE TO FIND JEN

⁠Website: https://jenlritchie.com/

Roberts Camera: https://robertscamera.com/wildlife

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/

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WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPRO

Websites:

https://robertscamera.com/

https://usedphotopro.com/

Online Coupon Code:

Use JENRITCHIEVIP to receive . . .

- 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com

- 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) at

robertscamera.com

Contact Phil Gibson to answer questions about your gear and set you up for your vision. 

- Valid through 12/31/2025

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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!

| Wildlife Conversations with Bo Welden, Episode 24 |

Such a great discussion with nature and wildlife guide Bo Welden or "Bo Knows Outside" about ethical photography, our place and responsibility in ecosystems, community, social media, 399, and so much more! We fought some technical issues at the front of the episode, but smoothed it all out! Give it a watch and follow Bo and do a tour with him in the Tetons and Yellowstone!

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WHERE TO FIND BO

Instagram:   / bo_knows_outside_  

YouTube:    / @boknowsoutside  

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WHERE TO FIND JEN⁠

Website: https://jenlritchie.com/

Roberts Camera: https://robertscamera.com/wildlife

Instagram:⁠   / jenlritchie   and   / 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/

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WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPRO

Websites:https://robertscamera.com/

https://usedphotopro.com/

Use coupon code JENRITCHIEVIP to receive . . .

• 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com
• 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) at

• Valid through 12/31/2025

Visit robertscamera.com

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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.

| Wildlife Conversations Quick Chat w/Michelle Osterhus |

Do you have time to chat real quick? Yep, that's just what we did! Our first Quick Chat!!

Michelle Osterhus kicks off WC Quick Chats with an update on her recent trip to Utah and her upcoming trip to Svalbard (plus Silhouette Steve - people don't stand in other people's shots!). 

Plus, I make a big announcement about the podcast's new partnership with Roberts Camera and UsedPhotoPro of Indianapolis. I'm so excited, and I think it's a great fit! More info to come!

https://robertscamera.com/

https://usedphotopro.com/

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WHERE TO FIND JEN

⁠Website: 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/

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WHERE TO FIND MICHELLE

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleosterhusphotos/

Website: https://www.michelleosterhusphotography.com/

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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. 

| 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)

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WHERE TO FIND ALEX AND 399 FOREVER

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stavy3000/

https://www.instagram.com/399doc/

Website: https://www.alexstav.com/

399 Forever Store: https://www.alexstav.com/projects-6

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575851491581&sk=about

Support the doc: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/399-forever#/

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WHERE TO FIND EVAN 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wattswildlifephoto/

YouTube:  @wattswildlifephoto  

Website: https://www.wattswildlifephotography.com/

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WHERE TO FIND JEN

⁠Website: 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/

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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. 

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 lens
• Seeing the beauty in ordinary things each day and challenging yourself to make an image
• Photographing what one likes, not what Instagram likes
• Photographing ethically 
• How photography helps our mental health
• Creating and taking up space as a woman
• Photographing locally and finding a camera club and mentor
• LIVE Q&A and the speed round, plus so much more!

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WHERE TO FIND SUBHA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/subhajoshiphotography/  & https://www.instagram.com/being_abstractful/ 

Website: https://www.joshi.photography/ 

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WHERE TO FIND JEN

⁠https://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/

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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!

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/

Instagram

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. Thanks for listening!

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 Africa

• Working as a young female photographer and guide and how she’s had to prove herself

• Shooting Sony and the lenses she prefers

• Using Exposure Compensation to bring low key and high key magic to photos

• Stitching a leopard photo together using images captured by a prime lens 

• A checklist of shots to think about as you encounter a subject

• Her safari company and what she and her fiance Craig offer

• A great live Q&A and more!

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WHERE TO FIND KAROLINA

Instagram

YouTube: Karolina Noree Wild

Facebook

Website

TikTok: @karolinanoreewild

Book that Karolina mentioned: Jock of the Bushveld https://amzn.to/4k1TpBM

Karolina is a Sony shooter and mentioned the 300 f/2.8 https://amzn.to/4lU1H0b

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WHERE TO FIND JEN

⁠https://jenlritchie.com/

Instagram

Grab my ⁠free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/

See what's in my camera bag here.

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Thank you for listening!

Wildlife Conversations - Deirdre Denali Rosenberg for Episode 19

Deirdre 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!

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WHERE TO FIND DEIRDRE

Website

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!