Wildlife Conversations with Jen Ritchie
by Jen Ritchie
Ep 58: Kasey Mueller Shares the Importance of Awe, Community, &…
About this podcast
Wildlife Photographer Jen Ritchie hosts live interviews with wildlife photographers, conservationists, filmmakers, and guides plus a time for Q &A and a speed round. The podcast exists to share more voices in the genre and to build community outside of social media. Wildlife Conversations is a place where creatives who are passionate about the wild 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
Episodes
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- Ep 58: Kasey Mueller Shares the Importance of Awe, Community, & Giving Back in Wildlife Photography · 1 h 31 min · Episode 58| Wildlife Conversations with Kasey Mueller, Episode 58 |It was my honor to welcome photographer Kasey Mueller to the podcast! Kasey Mueller is a wildlife conservation…
- Ep 57: Photographer Allison Premischook Finds the Simple, Intimate Beauty in Australian Wildlife · 1 h 18 min · Episode 57|Wildlife Conversations with Allison Premischook, Episode 57 | I am honored to welcome Canadian photographer Allison Premischook to the podcast! Allison is originally from…
- Ep 56: Maureen Matsen & Jennie Cannon Share Different Alaska Trips Exploring Katmai, Homer, & More · 1 h 6 min|Wildlife Conversations with Maureen Matsen & Jennie Cannon, Episode 56 | I get so many questions about how to travel for Alaska wildlife photography, and I'm happy that…
- Ep 55: Karl Zemlin Changes the Photography Industry w/Problem-Solving Hoods & Caps · 1 h 15 min · Episode 55| Wildlife Conversations with Karl Zemlin of Zemlin Photo, Episode 55 | I'm honored to host photographer and craftsman Karl Zemlin for Episode 55. Karl is the owner of…
- Ep 54: Lions, Tigers, & Leopards - Bhasmang Mehta Shares His Destined Career in Wildlife Photography · 1 h 18 min · Episode 54| Wildlife Conversations with Bhasmang Mehta, Episode 54 | In this episode, I welcome North Carolina wildlife photographer Bhasmang Mehta! If you’ve seen his beautiful work with…
- Ep 53: OM System Ambassador Cari Siebrits on Coexistence & Storytelling w/our Wildlife Photography · 1 h 16 min · Episode 53| Wildlife Conversations with/ Cari Siebrits, Episode 53 | For Episode 53, I welcome wildlife photographer Cari Siebrits to the podcast! Cari is a wildlife photographer based in…
- Ep 52: Katmai Bear Camp Crew Recaps Bears, Gear, & Things Money Can't Buy for Pod 2-Year Anniversary · 1 h 43 min · Episode 52|Ep. 52: Wildlife Conversations with the Katmai Bear Camp Crew: Erika Rettig, Matt Sutton, & Ted Panagiotopoulos | We saw bears, lots of bears, and we had the time of our lives…
- Ep 51: Wildlife Photographer Matt Sutton Shares Joy in Taking the Trip & Telling the Bigger Story · 1 h 28 min · Episode 51| Episode 51: Wildlife Conversations with Matt Sutton, August 18, 2026 | As an elementary special education teacher, Matt Sutton uses photography to get outside, keep his mind…
- Listen Again:Jen Talks Africa with Wildlife Photographer Laura Dyer · 1 h 21 min| Encore Episode - Wildlife Conversations with Laura Dyer, Recorded February 10, 2026 | Laura Dyer is an award winning UK/South Africa based wildlife photographer, guide, and…
- Episode 50: Joel & Anne Lawrence Pursue Photography Adventures Together & Find their Own Creative Styles · 1 h 15 min · Episode 50| Wildlife Conversations Podcast with Joel & Anne Lawrence, Episode 50 | We celebrated our 50th episode with Joel and Anne Lawrence! Based in Georgia, Joel & Anne love venturing…
- Episode 49: Katmai Guide & Photographer Amanda Janes Shares Ship-based Alaskan Adventures w/ Bears & More! · 1 h 13 min · Episode 49| Wildlife Conversations, Ep. 49 with Amanda Janes | It was so fun to welcome photographer and guide Amanda Janes to the podcast for Episode 49! As a guide and deckhand on Le…
- Listen Again: Jen Talks Katmai Bears & Alaska Adventures w/Jennie Cannon (WC Encore) · 42 min| Encore Episode of Wildlife Conversations with Jennie Cannon - Quick Chat about my Katmai 2025 Trip w/ @sylerpr | Wildlife Conversations was born in Alaska in 2024 when Maureen…
- Listen Again: Jen Talks Alaska w/Maureen Matsen & Jennie Cannon (WC Encore) · 1 h 19 min|Encore Episode: Wildlife Conversations with Maureen Matsen and Jennie Cannon, Episode 3 from October 8, 2024 | One of the reasons this podcast was created was to share…
- Listen Again: Jen Talks with Suzi Eszterhas (WC Encore) · 1 h 25 min|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…
- Ep 48: Wildlife Cinematographer Jocelyn Stokes Impacts Conservation thru Vision & an All-Women Team · 1 h 12 min · Episode 48| Wildlife Conversations with Jocelyn Stokes, Episode 48 | In this episode I welcome Jocelyn Stokes, an internationally celebrated wildlife cinematographer with over a decade of…
- Episode 47: From Puffins to Caribou, Photographer Christine Rice's Artistic Eye Finds Beauty in All Things Wild · 1 h 1 min · Episode 47So 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…
- Ep 46: Photographer Brian Hill Finds His Solace & Passion in Chasing the Light out West & in Alaska · 1 h 15 min · Episode 46| 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…
- Episode 45: Wildlife Conversations with Vince Maidens · 1 h 8 min · Episode 45| Wildlife Conversations with Vince Maidens, Episode 45 |Honored to welcome back award-winning photographer Vince Maidens! We discuss his latest trip to Africa, Instagram…
- Episode 44: Wildlife Conversations with Dr. Rebecca Cliffe · 1 h 1 min| 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…
- Episode 43: Wildlife Conversations with Sue Cedarholm · 1 h 26 min · Episode 43| 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…







