Wildlife Conversations with Jen Ritchie

Jen Ritchie
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Wildlife Photographer Jen Ritchie hosts a live chat, recorded with a web audience, that includes wildlife photographer interviews, live question and answer, and a speed round. The podcast exists to share more voices in the genre and to build community outside of social media. Our 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. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@JenRitchiePhotography

  1. Listen Again: Jen Talks with Suzi Eszterhas (WC Encore)

    1d ago

    Listen Again: Jen Talks with Suzi Eszterhas (WC Encore)

    |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, Ranger Rick, and Nat Geo Kids. She specializes in baby animals and is known for her groundbreaking work with tiger cubs, newborn cheetahs, brown bear cubs, sloths, and so much more. She has 29 books including New on Earth: Babies in the Wild and is working on an elephant book right now. As an engaging speaker, tour leader, and conservationist in her own right, she is a patron of several conservation groups and the founder and executive director of Girls Who Click, a non-profit dedicated to creating the next generation of female nature photographers. We talk about her journey to photography, the importance of learning animal behavior, how to use your skills for conservation, women in wildlife photography, her next projects, and so much more! __________ If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support it with a monetary gift of $5 or more, you can do so here: https://jenlritchie.com/support/ __________ WHERE TO FIND SUZI Website: https://www.suzieszterhas.com/index Tours and Tour Planning: https://suzieszterhastours.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzieszterhas/ __________ WHERE TO FIND JEN⁠ Website: https://jenlritchie.com/ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ and https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/ Grab my ⁠free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/ See what's in my camera bag here: ⁠https://jenlritchie.com/photographer/ __________ WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPRO Websites:https://robertscamera.com/ https://usedphotopro.com/ Online Coupon Code: Use JRVIP2026 to receive . . . - 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com - 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) atrobertscamera.com Contact Phil Gibson to answer questions about your gear and set you up for your vision. __________ GURA GEAR Receive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIE or coupon code JENRITCHIE ___________ Wildlife Conversations Podcast 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 and nature photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place.

    1h 25m
  2. Ep 48: Wildlife Cinematographer Jocelyn Stokes Impacts Conservation thru Vision & an All-Women Team

    Jun 17

    Ep 48: Wildlife Cinematographer Jocelyn Stokes Impacts Conservation thru Vision & an All-Women Team

    | 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 by Sir David Attenborough on BBC Earth; featured by PBS NATURE, National Geographic, Mongabay and the Smithsonian. Her passion for making films that focus on conservation solutions has resulted in award-winning films and collaborations with leading environmentalists, including Dr. Jane Goodall. __________ WHERE TO FIND JOCELYN Website: https://www.jocelynstokes.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildandstoked/ YouTube:  @Wildandstoked   In Her Nature | PBS Nature: https://www.inhernature-docuseries.com/ __________ WHERE TO FIND JEN ⁠Website: https://jenlritchie.com/ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ and  https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/ Support the podcast: https://jenlritchie.com/support/ Grab my ⁠free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/ See what's in my camera bag here: ⁠https://jenlritchie.com/photographer/ __________ WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPRO Websites: https://robertscamera.com/ https://usedphotopro.com/ Online Coupon Code: Use JRVIP2026 to receive . . . - 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com - 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) at robertscamera.com Contact Phil Gibson to answer questions about your gear and set you up for your vision.  - Valid through 12/31/2026 __________ GURA GEAR Receive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIE or coupon code JENRITCHIE ___________ Wildlife Conversations Podcast 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 and nature photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place.

    1h 12m
  3. Episode 47: From Puffins to Caribou, Photographer Christine Rice's Artistic Eye Finds Beauty in All Things Wild

    May 14

    Episode 47: From Puffins to Caribou, Photographer Christine Rice's Artistic Eye Finds Beauty in All Things Wild

    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 technician and has many years of experience in companion animal medicine, small animal emergency care, and wildlife rehabilitation.  Christine’s goal is to use her photography to inspire others to care about nature in their own backyards. She is passionate about creating supportive spaces for women and loves teaching people how to create beautiful wildlife images. __________ WHERE TO FIND CHRISTINE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photosbyricecakes/ Website: https://photosbyricecakes.square.site Peak Design Travel Tripod - https://amzn.to/3RlWmnp __________ WHERE TO FIND JEN ⁠Website: https://jenlritchie.com/ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ and  https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/ Support the podcast: https://jenlritchie.com/support/ Grab my ⁠free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/ See what's in my camera bag here: ⁠https://jenlritchie.com/photographer/ __________ WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPRO Websites: https://robertscamera.com/ https://usedphotopro.com/ Online Coupon Code: Use JRVIP2026t o receive . . . - 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com - 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) at robertscamera.com Contact Phil Gibson to answer questions about your gear and set you up for your vision.  - Valid through 12/31/2026

    1h 1m
  4. Ep 46: Photographer Brian Hill Finds His Solace & Passion in Chasing the Light out West & in Alaska

    Apr 22

    Ep 46: Photographer Brian Hill Finds His Solace & Passion in Chasing the Light out West & in Alaska

    | 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 finding solace in nature, the rut season, Alaska Bear Camps, and so much more! ___________ WHERE TO FIND BRIAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianhill.wildlife/ __________WHERE TO FIND JEN ⁠Website: https://jenlritchie.com/ Roberts Camera: https://robertscamera.com/wildlifeInstagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ and https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/ Support the podcast: https://jenlritchie.com/support/ Grab my ⁠free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/ See what's in my camera bag here: ⁠https://jenlritchie.com/photographer/ __________WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPROWebsites: https://robertscamera.com/https://usedphotopro.com/ Online Coupon Code: Use JRVIP2026 receive . . .- 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com- 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) atrobertscamera.comContact Phil Gibson to answer questions about your gear and set you up for your vision. - Valid through 12/31/2026__________GURA GEARReceive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIEor coupon code JENRITCHIE ___________Wildlife Conversations Podcast 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 and nature photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place.

    1h 15m
  5. Episode 45: Wildlife Conversations with Vince Maidens

    Apr 15

    Episode 45: Wildlife Conversations with Vince Maidens

    | 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.vincemaidensphotography.com__________WHERE TO FIND JEN⁠Website: https://jenlritchie.com/Roberts Camera: https://robertscamera.com/wildlifeInstagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ and https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/Support the podcast: https://jenlritchie.com/support/Grab my ⁠free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/See what's in my camera bag here: ⁠https://jenlritchie.com/photographer/__________WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPROWebsites:https://robertscamera.com/https://usedphotopro.com/Online Coupon Code:Use JRVIP2026 to receive . . .- 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com- 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) atrobertscamera.comContact Phil Gibson to answer questions about your gear and set you up for your vision. - Valid through 12/31/2026__________GURA GEARReceive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIEor coupon code JENRITCHIE___________Wildlife Conversations Podcast 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 and nature photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place. Thanks for watching!

    1h 8m
  6. Episode 44: Wildlife Conversations with Dr. Rebecca Cliffe

    Apr 8

    Episode 44: Wildlife Conversations with Dr. Rebecca Cliffe

    | 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. __________ WHERE TO FIND BECKY Website: https://www.slothconservation.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/becky.sloth/https://www.instagram.com/slothconservation/ Learn more and sign up for Amazon and Atlantic Forest Wildlife Photo Safari with Becky and Suzi Eszterhas next year. Find more details here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KT4sJLC1KUYjPl1tG97_ZFcew7MWSA1l/view __________ WHERE TO FIND JEN ⁠Website: https://jenlritchie.com/Roberts Camera: https://robertscamera.com/wildlife Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ and https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/ Support the podcast: https://jenlritchie.com/support/ Grab my ⁠free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/ See what's in my camera bag here: ⁠https://jenlritchie.com/photographer/ __________ WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPRO Websites:https://robertscamera.com/https://usedphotopro.com/ Online Coupon Code: Use JRVIP2026 to receive . . . - 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com - 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) at robertscamera.com Contact Phil Gibson to answer questions about your gear and set you up for your vision. - Valid through 12/31/2026 __________ GURA GEAR Receive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIE or coupon code JENRITCHIE ___________ Wildlife Conversations Podcast 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 and nature photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place.

    1h 1m
  7. Episode 43: Wildlife Conversations with Sue Cedarholm

    Mar 25

    Episode 43: Wildlife Conversations with Sue Cedarholm

    | 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, Patagonia, and Antarctica. For over 20 years Sue was a field assistant with her mentor, wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen, and co-leader and organizer of numerous photographic expeditions to places like coastal Alaska and Kenya.  We discuss Sue’s  life-long pursuit of adventure and exploration in nature, her relationship with Grizzly 399 and the Emmy-nominated documentary, her adventures guiding people around the world, storytelling in an image, the importance of fun and joy in photography, and so much more.  __________ WHERE TO FIND SUE Website: www.suecedarholm.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suecedarholm/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suecedarholmphotography __________ WHERE TO FIND JEN ⁠Website: https://jenlritchie.com/ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/  https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/ Support the podcast: https://jenlritchie.com/support/ Grab my ⁠free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/ __________ WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPRO Websites: https://robertscamera.com/ https://usedphotopro.com/ Online Coupon Code: Use JENRITCHIEVIP to receive . . . - 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com - 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) at robertscamera.com Contact Phil Gibson to answer questions about your gear and set you up for your vision.  - Valid through 12/31/2026 __________ GURA GEAR Receive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIE or coupon code JENRITCHIE ___________ Wildlife Conversations Podcast 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 and nature photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place.

    1h 27m
  8. Episode 42: Wildlife Conversations with Cassia Rivera

    Mar 11

    Episode 42: Wildlife Conversations with Cassia Rivera

    | 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 documentary short film, Right of Passage. The film’s mission is to raise awareness in order to support the conservation efforts surrounding safer wildlife corridors for the critically endangered red wolf and all wildlife in North Carolina. As a board member of Champions for Wildlife and the Executive Director of the North Carolina Wildlife Corridor, Cassia’s passion is contagious and inspiring. We had such an enlightening discussion, and I hope you enjoy it!  __________ WHERE TO FIND CASSIA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassiariveraphotography/ https://www.instagram.com/ncwildlifecorridor/ Websites: www.northcarolinawildlifecorridor.org www.rightofpassage.info __________ WHERE TO FIND JEN ⁠Website: https://jenlritchie.com/ Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ and  https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/ Support the podcast: https://jenlritchie.com/support/ Grab my ⁠free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/ See what's in my camera bag here: ⁠https://jenlritchie.com/photographer/ __________ WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA & USEDPHOTOPRO Websites: https://robertscamera.com/ https://usedphotopro.com/ Online Coupon Code: Use JENRITCHIEVIP to receive . . . - 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com - 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) at robertscamera.com Contact Phil Gibson to answer questions about your gear and set you up for your vision.  - Valid through 12/31/2026 __________ GURA GEAR I love Gura Gear bags, and I'm so thankful to be an ambassador for them! You can receive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIE or coupon code JENRITCHIE ___________ Wildlife Conversations Podcast 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 and nature photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place.

    1h 1m
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Wildlife Photographer Jen Ritchie hosts a live chat, recorded with a web audience, that includes wildlife photographer interviews, live question and answer, and a speed round. The podcast exists to share more voices in the genre and to build community outside of social media. Our 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. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@JenRitchiePhotography

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