Episode 3: Wildlife Conversations with Jennie Cannon & Maureen Matsen

Wildlife Conversations with Jen Ritchie
Wildlife Conversations with Jen Ritchie
Episode 3: Wildlife Conversations with Jennie Cannon & Maureen Matsen
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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 Alaska workshops, the differences between the types of Alaska workshops, tips for packing for Alaska, and our dreams of going back again. We also shared pro tips on what to take on trips and how to approach a weekend excursion plus Jennie and Maureen’s favorite images. If you know Jennie and Maureen on Instagram, you know they are supportive and generous. We discussed ethical, kind practices and how to treat other photographers and our animal subjects.

This was a really rich discussion about the magical nature of wildlife photography, the special friendships it brings, how we touch others’ lives with it, and the hopes of adventures to come.

Mission

Wildlife Conversations 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 photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place. I can’t wait for you to join us!

Where to find this guest

Keep up with Jennie Cannon on ⁠Instagram⁠, and you can find ⁠Maureen Matsen⁠ there, as well.

Resources

Peak Design Slide camera strap

Op Tech USA Hood Hat/Lens covers

Peak Design Travel Tripod

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Jen Ritchie

I'm a nature photographer who loves capturing beautiful landscapes and wildlife from our yearly trips out West and parks here closer to home.