https://jenlritchie.com/series/wildlife-conversations/ Wildlife Conversations is a live chat, recorded with a web audience, that includes wildlife photographer interviews, live question and answer, and a speed round. It exists to share more voices in the genre and to build community outside of social media. Wildlife Conversations' goal is to be a space where creatives who are passionate about wildlife photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:48:36 +0000 en-us Jen Ritchie Jen Ritchie episodic Wildlife Conversations is a live chat, recorded with a web audience, that includes wildlife photographer interviews, live question and answer, and a speed round. It exists to share more voices in the genre and to build community outside of social media. Wildlife Conversations' goal is to be a space where creatives who are passionate about wildlife photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place. Jen Ritchie jenritchiephotography@gmail.com false https://jenlritchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/42262938-1729306100695-cf61c944ad4db-3-scaled.jpg https://jenlritchie.com/series/wildlife-conversations/ jenritchiephotography@gmail.com Wildlife Conversations is a live chat, recorded with a web audience, that includes wildlife photographer interviews, live question and answer, and a speed round. It exists to share more voices in the genre and to build community outside of social media. Wildlife Conversations' goal is to be a space where creatives who are passionate about wildlife photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place. No yes 49012a48-73b8-5a2b-8233-9c7e01a2cbac https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-8-wildlife-conversations-with-david-duchemin/ Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:49:15 +0000 https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-8-wildlife-conversations-with-david-duchemin/ I was honored to have photographer David duChemin kick off 2025 in Episode 8 of Wildlife Conversations! David is a photographer, writer, and adventurer based out of Vancouver Island, Canada. I first knew David by his humanitarian and travel photography, which led me to his books and podcast. More recently, he has turned his focus…]]> I was honored to have photographer David duChemin kick off 2025 in Episode 8 of Wildlife Conversations! David is a photographer, writer, and adventurer based out of Vancouver Island, Canada. I first knew David by his humanitarian and travel photography, which led me to his books and podcast. More recently, he has turned his focus…]]> https://jenlritchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/42262938-1736394533633-4a0b7b58880df-2-scaled.jpg false no 0:00 No no https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-7-wildlife-conversations-with-traci-sepkovic/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:03:17 +0000 https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-7-wildlife-conversations-with-traci-sepkovic/ Traci Sepkovic with co-host Michelle Osterhus For the 7th episode of Wildlife Conversations, I welcomed Pennsylvania wildlife photographer Traci Sepkovic! Michelle Osterhus also agreed to come back once more as my cohost. Living in Pennsylvania, Traci has learned the value of honing one’s photography skills and wildlife knowledge in local areas. Whether at home or…]]> Traci Sepkovic with co-host Michelle Osterhus For the 7th episode of Wildlife Conversations, I welcomed Pennsylvania wildlife photographer Traci Sepkovic! Michelle Osterhus also agreed to come back once more as my cohost. Living in Pennsylvania, Traci has learned the value of honing one’s photography skills and wildlife knowledge in local areas. Whether at home or…]]> https://jenlritchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/42262938-1734544930164-466469c536adb-2-scaled.jpg false no 0:00 No no https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-6-wildlife-conversations-with-scott-jackie-stone-and-alaska-bear-camps-team/ Wed, 20 Nov 2024 20:32:32 +0000 https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-6-wildlife-conversations-with-scott-jackie-stone-and-alaska-bear-camps-team/ | Wildlife Conversations Podcast Season1, Episode 6 | Scott Stone, Jackie Stone, Cassie Noel, and Josh Gesmundo of Alaska Bear Camps My guests this episode are Scott and Jackie Stone and their Alaska Bear Camp team, Cassie Noel and Josh Gesmundo! If you’re a wildlife photographer on Instagram, you’ve probably seen Scott and Jackie and…]]> | Wildlife Conversations Podcast Season1, Episode 6 | Scott Stone, Jackie Stone, Cassie Noel, and Josh Gesmundo of Alaska Bear Camps My guests this episode are Scott and Jackie Stone and their Alaska Bear Camp team, Cassie Noel and Josh Gesmundo! If you’re a wildlife photographer on Instagram, you’ve probably seen Scott and Jackie and…]]> https://jenlritchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/42262938-1732116639192-43985cdfa5dc6-2-scaled.jpg false no 0:00 No no https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-5-wildlife-conversations-with-steve-mattheis/ Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:06:03 +0000 https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-5-wildlife-conversations-with-steve-mattheis/ On Episode 5 of Wildlife Conversations, I welcome wildlife photographer and YouTuber Steve Mattheis! Steve is a native of Jackson, Wyoming, specializing in the diversity of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem and winner of multiple awards including a Highly Honored image in the Wildlife category this year for the Nature’s Best Photography Awards and Grand Prize…]]> On Episode 5 of Wildlife Conversations, I welcome wildlife photographer and YouTuber Steve Mattheis! Steve is a native of Jackson, Wyoming, specializing in the diversity of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem and winner of multiple awards including a Highly Honored image in the Wildlife category this year for the Nature’s Best Photography Awards and Grand Prize…]]> https://jenlritchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/42262938-1731024167146-4567f141f1db8-2-scaled.jpg false no 0:00 No no https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-4-wildlife-conversations-with-lydia-ripplinger/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:24:39 +0000 https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-4-wildlife-conversations-with-lydia-ripplinger/ On Episode 4 of Wildlife Conversations, I’m joined by Utah photographer Lydia Ripplinger (lydebug)! Lydia is known for her beautiful owl photography and hilarious captions. She also travels, loves big cats, works with non-releasable rehab birds, teaches conservation, hosts a vibrant community on Instagram and TikTok, and is the owner of the popular Instagram hub,…]]> On Episode 4 of Wildlife Conversations, I’m joined by Utah photographer Lydia Ripplinger (lydebug)! Lydia is known for her beautiful owl photography and hilarious captions. She also travels, loves big cats, works with non-releasable rehab birds, teaches conservation, hosts a vibrant community on Instagram and TikTok, and is the owner of the popular Instagram hub,…]]> https://jenlritchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/42262938-1729682644735-e4f1927b1e623-2-scaled.jpg false no 0:00 No no https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-3-wildlife-conversations-with-jennie-cannon-maureen-matsen/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 07:43:27 +0000 https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-3-wildlife-conversations-with-jennie-cannon-maureen-matsen/ On this episode, recorded on October 8 with a live virtual audience, Jen welcomes Idaho photographer Jennie Cannon and Utah photographer Maureen Matsen to Wildlife Conversations. Both spend a lot of time photographing in the Grand Teton National Park ecosystem and found themselves on the same Alaskan Bear workshop this past summer. We recapped our…]]> On this episode, recorded on October 8 with a live virtual audience, Jen welcomes Idaho photographer Jennie Cannon and Utah photographer Maureen Matsen to Wildlife Conversations. Both spend a lot of time photographing in the Grand Teton National Park ecosystem and found themselves on the same Alaskan Bear workshop this past summer. We recapped our…]]> https://jenlritchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/42262938-1729309384555-652db58751e8a-2-scaled.jpg false no 0:00 No no https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-2-wildlife-conversations-with-shauna-hart/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 07:24:21 +0000 https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-2-wildlife-conversations-with-shauna-hart/ In our 2nd episode of Wildlife Conversations, Jen welcomes Utah photographer Shauna Hart. Shauna shares how photography was healing for her and gave her a purpose to make lasting change for the wildlife and wild spaces around her. She discusses Utah wildlife initiatives and some of the ways she is using her photography with conservation…]]> In our 2nd episode of Wildlife Conversations, Jen welcomes Utah photographer Shauna Hart. Shauna shares how photography was healing for her and gave her a purpose to make lasting change for the wildlife and wild spaces around her. She discusses Utah wildlife initiatives and some of the ways she is using her photography with conservation…]]> https://jenlritchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/42262938-1729308219880-9b4f65fcde8d8-2-scaled.jpg false no 0:00 No no https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-1-wildlife-conversations-with-michelle-osterhus/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 07:00:10 +0000 https://jenlritchie.com/podcast/episode-1-wildlife-conversations-with-michelle-osterhus/ On the launch episode of Wildlife Conversations, Jen welcomes Minnesota wildlife and landscape photographer, Michelle Osterhus. In a recorded live chat, they discuss Michelle’s incredible owl photography, Alaska adventures, her soul-filling obsession with whales, and her recent trip to the Badlands. Jen and Michelle also answer audience questions about how to find wildlife to photograph…]]> On the launch episode of Wildlife Conversations, Jen welcomes Minnesota wildlife and landscape photographer, Michelle Osterhus. In a recorded live chat, they discuss Michelle’s incredible owl photography, Alaska adventures, her soul-filling obsession with whales, and her recent trip to the Badlands. Jen and Michelle also answer audience questions about how to find wildlife to photograph…]]> https://jenlritchie.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/42262938-1729306562427-9f8937eec75ef-2-scaled.jpg false no 0:00 No no