Preserving Wild Spaces

By Jen Ritchie | February 28, 2022 |
Beautiful view of the Grand Tetons

When it comes to visiting my favorite National Parks out West, I would say I’m . . . intense.  Up at 4:50 a.m. I have a routine down by the third day. Camera batteries charged? Check. Reading glasses? Check. Jacket? Check. Memory cards? Check. Larabar for later? Check. With the checklist complete, my camera bag…

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Photographing Wolf Park

By Jen Ritchie | November 19, 2021 |
Portrait of wolf at Wolf Park in Indiana

Capturing Sponsor Smith IPM’s Visit This month I had the privilege of photographing sponsor Smith IPM’s visit to Wolf Park. When owner Jeromy Smith contacted me, I knew it would be an exciting opportunity for me – wildlife and people! Not to mention a beautiful grey wolf and two red foxes! Jeromy and his company,…

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Sound of West Side Seniors

By Jen Ritchie | September 20, 2020 |

I teared up watching clumps of Sound of West Side seniors walking toward me at University Farm Park this past Thursday. I’d been asked to take photos for their senior banners for a season unfortunately that had to be canceled. These West Lafayette Jr./Sr. High School students have been putting in so much time and…

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