Posts by Jen Ritchie
Do I Need a Photography Makeover?
We did a mini makeover of our pantry this weekend. Well, I say “mini,” but it’s pretty tiny in itself. We moved into our house in 2010, and although the previous owners covered the insides with new cheap carpet, thin paint, and basic countertops, that didn’t cover how beat up it was underneath. Slowly, we…
Read MoreFinding Magic in Wildlife Photography
We’ve been talking about how to create magical wildlife images in the 3-Month Coaching Cohort I’m leading with Syler Peralta-Ramos. From visualizing images to time in the field and then culling and post processing, we are continually looking for elements that showcase magic in our photos. And in that pursuit, we create our own style…
Read MorePhotographers’ Favorite Things on Wildlife Conversations
In my speed round at the end of each episode, I ask my guest, “What’s in your camera bag that you CAN’T do without?” It’s so fun to hear the answers, and honestly, we get lots of great tips about photographers’ favorite things. Here’s a list of a few mentioned on Wildlife Conversations this last…
Read MoreOff to Alaska!
Plus My Alaska Packing List I hope summer is treating you well! June and July hold something special for me this year. I am about to embark on a bucket list trip in a few days! On Monday I will fly to Anchorage, Alaska, and on Tuesday, I will join a group of 11 other…
Read MoreFrustrated with Wildlife Photography
5 Ways I Turned My Mindset Around I’m home from a week in Grand Teton National Park, and I have to admit something. Mid-way through my trip I was a grouch. Wildlife and sleep were elusive, the solo driving was endless, and I left the park many days firing only a few shots. I felt…
Read MoreWildlife Photography Woes
Learning to Take it Mile by Mile I don’t know about you, but I certainly have my “depths of despair” moments (cue Anne of Green Gables here for the dramatics) in wildlife photography. It seems that every first day of a trip I am certain I will NEVER find another creature again, and I certainly…
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