Wildlife Conversations with Jen Ritchie

| Wildlife Conversations with Kasey Mueller, Episode 58 |It was my honor to welcome photographer Kasey Mueller to the podcast! Kasey Mueller is a wildlife conservation photographer and photojournalist who traded a 33-year corporate leadership development career for a life devoted to wild places and the extraordinary animals that inhabit them. Her work takes her from Idaho's mountains to remote...

|Wildlife Conversations with Allison Premischook, Episode 57 | I am honored to welcome Canadian photographer Allison Premischook to the podcast! Allison is originally from British Columbia but has made Australia her home for the last 14 years. Her intimate wildlife portraits showcase some of Australia's most beautiful creatures.  We talk about her journey to nature photography, her style and t...

|Wildlife Conversations with Maureen Matsen & Jennie Cannon, Episode 56 | I get so many questions about how to travel for Alaska wildlife photography, and I'm happy that wildlife photographers Maureen Matsen and Jennie Cannon join me to share their recent trips. Jennie discusses her journey to the Katmai Coast with Pangea Expeditions, and the special moments that happened there. Maureen la...

| Wildlife Conversations with Karl Zemlin of Zemlin Photo, Episode 55 | I'm honored to host photographer and craftsman Karl Zemlin for Episode 55. Karl is the owner of Indiana-based Zemlin Photo. To solve his own problem, Karl designed a hood for his prime lens in his garage and ended up creating a product used by wildlife and sports photographers around the world.  In this episode, we talk ab...

| Wildlife Conversations with Bhasmang Mehta, Episode 54 | In this episode, I welcome North Carolina wildlife photographer Bhasmang Mehta! If you’ve seen his beautiful work with tigers, lions, and leopards in India, you know you are in for a real treat.  We talk about how he left expectations behind to follow his dream of wildlife photography, how he and his wife Zan launched a travel company Wild...

| Wildlife Conversations with/ Cari Siebrits, Episode 53 | For Episode 53, I welcome wildlife photographer Cari Siebrits to the podcast! Cari is a wildlife photographer based in coastal British Columbia, whose work explores themes of conservation, coexistence, and our connection with the wild world around us.  She is a proud Ambassador for OM SYSTEM Cameras, a recent award recipient in Canadian Ge...

|Ep. 52: Wildlife Conversations with the Katmai Bear Camp Crew: Erika Rettig, Matt Sutton, & Ted Panagiotopoulos | We saw bears, lots of bears, and we had the time of our lives. Sometimes you walk away realizing it's so much more than photography. Don't miss Matt's short film at the end of our conversation! Our group also included Doug Rettig, Jen Fogle, Kris Luckenbach, Alysss McK...

| Episode 51: Wildlife Conversations with Matt Sutton, August 18, 2026 | As an elementary special education teacher, Matt Sutton uses photography to get outside, keep his mind busy, and travel. But just because he says it's a hobby, don't let that fool you. Matt's images from Africa, Alaska, Iceland, Yosemite, Costa Rica, Australia, etc. showcase his keen eye for detail, framing, mood,...

| Encore Episode - Wildlife Conversations with Laura Dyer, Recorded February 10, 2026 | Laura Dyer is an award winning UK/South Africa based wildlife photographer, guide, and teacher. She leads small-group and private photographic safaris from the plains and waterways of Africa to the ice of the Arctic. Laura also does conservation filming alongside Beyond Africa Films. Her work has been published...

| Wildlife Conversations Podcast with Joel & Anne Lawrence, Episode 50 | We celebrated our 50th episode with Joel and Anne Lawrence! Based in Georgia, Joel & Anne love venturing out locally when they are not working their full-time jobs, and they also make it a goal to take one big trip per year. Their recent images from Kenya are stunning! We talk about their travels, their journeys to ph...

| 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...

| 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 abou...

|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 JEN ⁠Webs...

|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,...

| 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...

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 techn...

| 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 fin...

| 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....

| 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. __________...

| 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, Patag...

| Wildlife Conversations with Cassia Rivera, Episode 42 | Cassia Rivera is a North Carolina wildlife photographer, conservationist,  filmmaker, and storyteller. She is fighting each day for wild spaces in her state and collaborates with government agencies, NGOs, citizen scientists, and conservationist communities to impact  increased habitat connectivity. She collaborated to create the documentar...

|Wildlife Conversations with Mary Schrader, Episode 41 | Mary Schrader is an award-winning wildlife photographer based out of California, but she travels extensively capturing stunning images that showcase connection and story in places like Africa, Alaska, and the Arctic.  Her work has been recognized by Nature Photographer of the Year, Africa Geographic, Remembering Wildlife, NANPA, The San Dieg...

| Wildlife Conversations, Episode 40 with Laura Dyer | Laura Dyer is an award winning UK/South Africa based wildlife photographer, guide, and teacher. She leads small-group and private photographic safaris from the plains and waterways of Africa to the ice of the Arctic. Laura also does conservation filming alongside Beyond Africa Films. Her work has been published in both local and international...

| Wildlife Conversations with/ Phoebe Carnes, Episode 39 | Phoebe Carnes (@phoebeswildlife) grew up in North Carolina near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it has been the muse of her photography and career path.  Her images introduce viewers to the wonder of the park’s diversity, and she particularly loves showcasing the park’s elk herd on the North Carolina side of the Smokies.  Right no...

| Wildlife Conversations with Jon Kuiper, Episode 38 | I was excited to welcome Jon Kuiper to the podcast! Jon (@jwkimages) is an Alaska-based photographer who also specializes in bear guiding and fly fishing. Jon’s love of photography was born from a passion for all things nature. Through his guide services and photo work, Jon helps people connect with the wilderness on an intimate and personal l...