Wildlife Conversations with Jen Ritchie

• Episode 12: Wildlife Conversations with Madi Clark

  Wildlife Conversations Episode 12 with Madi Clark (@embark.with.ember)So fun to talk with Madi! Her adventure and outdoor lifestyle content captures those fleeting moments that others might miss, and she has a keen eye for transforming ordinary scenes into compelling visual stories.You may also know Madi from her successful Instagram account @embark.with.ember, which  showcases her eye for subtle details and, of course, her adorable dog Ember!Today Madi combines her photography with work as a content creator and marketing specialist for outdoor and lifestyle brands, where her photography plays a central role in creating authentic stories through social media and marketing campaigns.IN THIS EPISODE we discussed . . .- her journey to photography- how her dog Ember led her into the content creator and mentor she is now- her keen eye for visual storytelling- 3 elements she uses for story telling - some of her beautiful images and favorite moments- creativity and entrepreneurship- balancing professional pursuits and maintaining the love of photography- how people can embrace their own photography style and brand and monetize their craft- imposter syndrome and how to create what is authentic to your own creative voice - audience questions__________WHERE TO FIND [email protected]@madikay.photographyYou can DM her there for prints, collaborations, and one-on-one consulting. __________RESOURCES*Shimoda bagPeak Design Capture Camera Clip*Amazon Affiliate links__________WHERE TO FIND JENwww.jenlritchie.comInstagramGrab my free guide --- "10 Tips for Beginner Wildlife Photographers to Up Your Creativity & Confidence" and join the email list for upcoming podcastsSee what's in my camera bag here.___________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. Thank you for listening!

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• Episode 11: Wildlife Conversations with Amy Harris

  Wildlife Photographer Amy Harris, based in Colorado, joined me for Episdoe 11 of the Wildlife Conversations podcast, and we had a great discussion about her photography journey, risk, growth, gratitude, faith, and connection. Amy shared images from her recent trip to Africa, Alaska, Brazil, Norway, and Arizona, and also talked about shooting one of her favorite local creatures, deer. We discussed the obstables women face to travel and spending money on photography and how we can reframe our thinking to see opportunity, growth, and the opportunity to be role model for our children and other photographers. She also shared how faith and joy are a huge part of how she sees the world and tries to find beauty in the small and big things, even in the dark times. Photography has opened lots of doors to connection, community, adventure, and joy for Amy, and that is evident in our discussion. Let me know in the comments what you learned from her and what you loved about our conversation. __________ WHERE TO FIND AMY Instagram: @adventure.amy Facebook: Animal Adventures by Amy TikTok: Animal Adventures by Amy __________ www.jenlritchie.com Instagram: @jenlritchie Join my email list and check out my free guide --- 10 Tips for Beginner Wildlife Photographers to Up Your Creativity & Confidence: ⁠ https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/⁠ You can see my gear list here. __________ >>> 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 photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place. <<< Thank you for listening!

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• Episode 10: Wildlife Conversations with Julia Cook

  Yellowstone Photographer Julia Cook, or @julia.littlelightningnature, joins me for Episode 10 of Wildlife Conversations!  Growing up in Cody, Wyoming, Julia developed a love for nature and wildlife at an early age, and it’s no surprise that Yellowstone National Park became her muse for wildlife photography. A recent University of Wyoming graduate, she now pursues outdoor photography full time and is often in the park with her lab, Sylvan. Julia shared her experiences growing up less than an hour from Yellowstone and how that shaped her love of nature. During the pandemic, she picked up a camera and started capturing the diverse ecosystem of Yellowstone, especially her favorite species, the grizzly bear.  We discussed tips for traveling to Yellowstone, her favorite lens for photographing there, how community is important for creative support, and ways to protect and encourage coexistence with wildlife in and around the parks.  Julia also shared some of her travels with us to Colorado and Alaska, and we also got to see some of her beautiful images.  I loved this discussion with Julia, and I can't wait to see what she does in the future! __________ WHERE TO FIND JULIA Instagram Website TikTok: @julia.littlelightning __________ WHERE TO FIND ME www.jenlritchie.com Instagram Join my email list for upcoming podcasts and check out my free guide --- 10 Tips for Beginner Wildlife Photographers to Up Your Creativity & Confidence You can see my gear list here. __________ >>> 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 photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place. <<< Thank you for listening!

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• Episode 9: Wildlife Conversations with Kristen Ryan

  Landscape and fine art photographer Kristen Ryan joined me for Episode 9 of Wildlife Conversations! Recorded January 15, 2025 Kristen shared her journey into photography and the seeds that were planted along the way. She also explained how she took the risk of creating women's photography retreats in the Tetons, Banff, and Glacier, to create instruction and connection opportunities for women nature photographers. She now also runs the Women Capture Magic online community. We also got to discuss how important it is to find a creative outlet when we have such busy lives with families, work, businesses, etc. and Kristen stressed how important it is to look for pockets of beauty and tell the story of the whole scene. We also learned some landscape photography tips, heard some ICM advice, and walked through some of Kristen's stunning images. Stick around as Kristen took audience question and did the speed round, as well! __________ WHERE TO FIND KRISTEN Kristen's website Kristen's InstagramWomen Capture MagicCapture Magic Retreats __________ WHERE TO FIND JEN www.jenlritchie.com Instagram Join my email list for upcoming podcast notifications and check out my free guide --- 10 Tips for Beginner Wildlife Photographers to Up Your Creativity & Confidence You can see my gear list here. __________ >>> 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 photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place. <<< Thank you for listening!

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• Episode 8: Wildlife Conversations with David duChemin

  I was honored to have photographer David duChemin kick off 2025 in Episode 8 of Wildlife Conversations! Recorded January 8, 2025 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 to the wilderness and wildlife photography. From Africa to British Columbia and everywhere in between, David’s images evoke emotion and wonder. He is the author of important books like Within the Frame, The Soul of the Camera, and The Heart of the Photograph, among others.  In this episode David and I discussed his new book Light, Space, & Time: Essays on Camera Craft and Creativity. We chatted about how to give ourselves permission to create images that are truly our own. We explored learning how the camera sees versus how the human eye sees. We also discussed how important it is to take risks and be curious in our photography in order to grow.  David and I discussed the importance of finding your own voice and worth in this world of social media and how studying great photographers, exploring nature, finding things we are curious about, etc. is an alternative to scrolling and enriches our images.  We also discussed the importance of the rough draft, of sketching our images, and how that creates images with impact and emotion. Plus so much more! David also took time to answer participant’s questions live. It was such a rich discussion; I hope you enjoy it!  WHERE TO FIND DAVID Website: https://davidduchemin.com/ Sign up for his Craft & Vision Contact Sheet: https://www.mycontactsheet.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidduchemin/ RESOURCES Light, Space, and Time: Essays on Camera Craft and Creativity by David duChemin  https://amzn.to/4abY68n An Immense World by Ed Yong  https://amzn.to/4j68QZT Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott https://amzn.to/4jnjZWv ___________________________________________ www.jenlritchie.com Instagram:   / jenlritchie   Join my email list and check out my free guide --- 10 Tips for Beginner Wildlife Photographers to Up Your Creativity & Confidence: ⁠ https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/⁠ You can see my gear list here: https://jenlritchie.com/photographer/ If you'd like to help support Wildlife Conversations, I put together a list of my favorite things: https://jenlritchie.com/a-few-of-my-f... *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you’re ordering from Amazon anyway, please consider supporting Wildlife Conversations. Thank you! ___________________________________________ Find the Wildlife Conversations Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. >>> 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 photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place. <<< Thank you for listening!

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