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Dive into podcast episodes that help you build foundational skills for conservation photography and storytelling

Episode 060: The Evolution of a Photo Editor – An Interview with Susan McElhinney of Ranger Rick Magazine
Ranger Rick Magazine might just be as familiar and well-loved to us nature photographers as that famously yellow-bordered magazine, National Geographic. But how familiar are you with the woman who sits in the editor's chair at this favorite kids' publication, and selects the storytelling images that fill the pages? Well, you're about to learn a whole lot...
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Episode 059: How to Make Time for Photography (Even When Life Gets Busy)
It's easy to let your creative time slip to the back burner... or slip off the stove entirely. This surprisingly powerful tool will help you both make time for your photography AND make great forward progress on your projects.
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Episode 058: 3 Types of Conservation Stories You Can Photograph Near Home
You're ready to photograph a story... but what kind of story will it be? If you've never tackled a photo story before, this is your first hurdle. But don't worry - here are three types of photo stories that offer clearest place to begin your adventure.
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Episode 055: Why You MUST Find Your Why
Are you overlooking the most important question to ask yourself as a conservation photographer? This episode helps you discover the cornerstone of your work!
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Episode 051: The 6-Stage Strategy for Starting a Conservation Photo Story
If you’re fired up about conservation photography and are excited to dive in, this episode will give you a better understanding of exactly how to get started on a photo story.
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Episode 050: How to Become a Conservation Photographer
What exactly is conservation photography and how do you get started? We dig into the details of what sets conservation photographers apart, bust several myths about what it isn't, and detail three specific ways for you to get started right where you are.
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Episode 047: Be a Better Volunteer with These 7 Business Mindset Strategies
Use business mindset strategies to become an even more effective, joyful, and respected volunteer conservation photographer with your favorite local organizations.
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Episode 046: Part 2 – Behind The Scenes of a Long-Term Photography Project
Welcome to part two of a multi-episode series that dives behind the scenes of my photography project Watershed Sentinels! We're exploring the ups, the downs, and strategies for project success.
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Episode 045: From Getting Started to Making Big Change – Inspirational Advice From Our Interviews
The motivation to get moving, to overcome an obstacle, to dream BIG usually comes from conversations with friends and mentors. And that's what we're dishing up in this episode. Prepare yourself for inspiration and motivation, no matter what stage you're in as a conservation photographer.
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Episode 044: Where to Invest Your Money When You're Just Starting Out in Conservation Photography
There's five wise areas to invest your money, especially if you're just starting out, but these are smart investments for any point in your career. And there's also two places I often see money wasted, and I breakdown where to spare yourself unnecessary expenses.
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Episode 038: Part 1: Behind The Scenes of a Long-Term Photography Project
Dive behind the scenes of my photography project Watershed Sentinels! In this episode, discover how the project all began, including the process and strategies I used to help this big, hefty project take shape.
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Episode 031: Finding Courage to Begin Your First Conservation Photography Project – An Interview with Carla Rhodes
Carla's story of courage, perseverance and surprising lessons learned will give you the inspiration and encouragement to overcome any nervousness about starting your next photo project.
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