| Wildlife Conversations, Ep. 49 with Amanda Janes |It was so fun to welcome photographer and guide Amanda Janes to the podcast for Episode 49!As a guide and deckhand on Le Canard (Alaskan Coastal Excursions), Amanda welcomes guests to their ship-based adventures up and down the Alaska coastline. Her images provide a unique perspective into the daily lives of the Katmai bears, and her intricate knowledge of their communication cues help her capture stunning images of their interactions. Le Canard team provided such a familial, joyful experience when I stayed there last summer with Pangea Expeditions, and it was a joy to get to talk with Amanda again! __________WHERE TO FIND AMANDAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amanda_janes/Website:  https://ajanesphotography.myportfolio.comAlaskan Coastal Excursions: https://www.alaskancoastalexcursions.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/__________WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPROWebsites:https://robertscamera.com/https://usedphotopro.com/Online Coupon Code:Use JRVIP2026 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 12/31/2026__________GURA GEARReceive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIEor coupon code JENRITCHIE___________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!

| Encore Episode of Wildlife Conversations with Jennie Cannon - Quick Chat about my Katmai 2025 Trip w/ @sylerpr  |Wildlife Conversations was born in Alaska in 2024 when Maureen Matsen, Jennie Cannon, and I met to debrief our Alaska trips. Jennie and I met quickly to chat about my experience in 2025 on the Katmai Coast. There are so many ways to see Alaska, and we wanted to help people know about a few. Enjoy this encore episode! __________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 JRVIP2026 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 12/31/2026__________GURA GEARReceive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIEor coupon code JENRITCHIE___________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!

|Encore Episode: Wildlife Conversations with Maureen Matsen and Jennie Cannon, Episode 3 from October 8, 2024 |One of the reasons this podcast was created was to share adventures and trips with other women. When Maureen, Jennie, and I debriefed about our first Alaska trips in 2024, we wanted other people to know options. I hope you find some of the info helpful! __________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/__________WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPROWebsites:https://robertscamera.com/https://usedphotopro.com/Online Coupon Code:Use JRVIP2026 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 12/31/2026__________GURA GEARReceive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIEor coupon code JENRITCHIE___________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.

|Encore Episode: Wildlife Conversations with Suzi Eszterhas, Episode 27 from August 20, 2025|I was so honored to have Suzi Eszterhas as my guest and loved this episode! This is an encore presentation of our talk.Suzi is an award-winning wildlife photographer with work from all 7 continents and over 100 magazine covers and feature stories for Time, Smithsonian, BBC Wildlife, Popular Photography, Ranger Rick, and Nat Geo Kids. She specializes in baby animals and is known for her groundbreaking work with tiger cubs, newborn cheetahs, brown bear cubs, sloths, and so much more. She has 29 books including New on Earth: Babies in the Wild and is working on an elephant book right now. As an engaging speaker, tour leader, and conservationist in her own right, she is a patron of several conservation groups and the founder and executive director of Girls Who Click, a non-profit dedicated to creating the next generation of female nature photographers. We talk about her journey to photography, the importance of learning animal behavior, how to use your skills for conservation, women in wildlife photography, her next projects, and so much more!__________If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it with a monetary gift of $5 or more, you can do so here: https://jenlritchie.com/support/__________WHERE TO FIND SUZIWebsite: https://www.suzieszterhas.com/indexTours and Tour Planning: https://suzieszterhastours.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzieszterhas/__________WHERE TO FIND JEN⁠Website: https://jenlritchie.com/Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ and https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/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 JRVIP2026 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. __________GURA GEARReceive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIEor coupon code JENRITCHIE___________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 Jocelyn Stokes, Episode 48 |In this episode I welcome Jocelyn Stokes, an internationally celebrated wildlife cinematographer with over a decade of experience filming endangered species in some of the world’s most remote wilderness regions. She is known for capturing never-before-seen wildlife behavior and stories of conservation in action. Her work has been narrated by Sir David Attenborough on BBC Earth; featured by PBS NATURE, National Geographic, Mongabay and the Smithsonian. Her passion for making films that focus on conservation solutions has resulted in award-winning films and collaborations with leading environmentalists, including Dr. Jane Goodall.__________WHERE TO FIND JOCELYNWebsite: https://www.jocelynstokes.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildandstoked/YouTube:  @Wildandstoked  In Her Nature | PBS Nature: https://www.inhernature-docuseries.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/__________WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPROWebsites:https://robertscamera.com/https://usedphotopro.com/Online Coupon Code:Use JRVIP2026 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 12/31/2026__________GURA GEARReceive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIEor coupon code JENRITCHIE___________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. 

So happy to have Christine Rice (photosbyricecakes) on the podcast for Episode 47!Christine is a wildlife photographer based out of Ontario, Canada. She loves traveling to Newfoundland for wildlife photography where she hosts caribou and seabird photography workshops. She also provides one-on-one online mentoring and local guiding.When not consumed with photography, she works as veterinary technician and has many years of experience in companion animal medicine, small animal emergency care, and wildlife rehabilitation. Christine’s goal is to use her photography to inspire others to care about nature in their own backyards. She is passionate about creating supportive spaces for women and loves teaching people how to create beautiful wildlife images.__________WHERE TO FIND CHRISTINEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/photosbyricecakes/Website: https://photosbyricecakes.square.sitePeak Design Travel Tripod - https://amzn.to/3RlWmnp__________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/__________WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPROWebsites:https://robertscamera.com/https://usedphotopro.com/Online Coupon Code:Use JRVIP2026t o 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 12/31/2026

| Wildlife Conversations with Brian Hill, Episode 46 |So great to sit down with Brian Hill and learn more about him! Based in Kansas, Brian shares his work from Colorado, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, and Alaska. From bears to elk, his images showcase these creatures in the best light, and he's such a kind, friendly addition to our wildlife community.We have a great discussion about finding solace in nature, the rut season, Alaska Bear Camps, and so much more! ___________WHERE TO FIND BRIANInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianhill.wildlife/__________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 JRVIP2026 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 12/31/2026__________GURA GEARReceive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIEor coupon code JENRITCHIE___________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 Vince Maidens, Episode 45 |Honored to welcome back award-winning photographer Vince Maidens! We discuss his latest trip to Africa, Instagram culture, how photography is evolving for better or worse, knowing your local area and when to abandon a photo, and so much more. __________WHERE TO FIND VINCEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincemaidens/Website: https://www.vincemaidensphotography.com__________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 JRVIP2026 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 12/31/2026__________GURA GEARReceive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIEor coupon code JENRITCHIE___________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 Dr. Rebecca Cliffe, Episode 44 |I was honored to welcome Dr. Rebecca Cliffe to the podcast! She is the founder and executive director of the Sloth Conservation Foundation, which is based in Costa Rica. Becky is a British zoologist and a leading expert on sloths, who has gained unparalleled knowledge of the little-known habits of these mysterious creatures. __________WHERE TO FIND BECKYWebsite: https://www.slothconservation.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/becky.sloth/https://www.instagram.com/slothconservation/Learn more and sign up for Amazon and Atlantic Forest Wildlife Photo Safari with Becky and Suzi Eszterhas next year. Find more details here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KT4sJLC1KUYjPl1tG97_ZFcew7MWSA1l/view__________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 JRVIP2026 to receive . . .- 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com- 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) at robertscamera.comContact Phil Gibson to answer questions about your gear and set you up for your vision. - Valid through 12/31/2026__________GURA GEARReceive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIEor coupon code JENRITCHIE___________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 Sue Cedarholm, Episode 43 |Trained as a visual artist, Sue has lived in Jackson, Wyoming, for over 40 years and has gained recognition as a nature photographer, painter, potter, and designer of nature-related attire. She has used the Tetons as her basecamp for travel to far-flung corners of the globe like the Serengeti, the Arctic, South Georgia Island, Uganda, Patagonia, and Antarctica. For over 20 years Sue was a field assistant with her mentor, wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen, and co-leader and organizer of numerous photographic expeditions to places like coastal Alaska and Kenya. We discuss Sue’s  life-long pursuit of adventure and exploration in nature, her relationship with Grizzly 399 and the Emmy-nominated documentary, her adventures guiding people around the world, storytelling in an image, the importance of fun and joy in photography, and so much more. __________WHERE TO FIND SUEWebsite: www.suecedarholm.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/suecedarholm/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suecedarholmphotography__________WHERE TO FIND JEN⁠Website: https://jenlritchie.com/Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ 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/__________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 12/31/2026__________GURA GEARReceive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIEor coupon code JENRITCHIE___________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.