Episode 94

In this episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast, hosts Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus chat with special guest Alycia Scheidel, who shares her journey from photojournalism to wildlife photography. Alycia emphasizes the importance of storytelling in wildlife photography, particularly in educating the public about predator behavior and human-wildlife interactions. The conversation also delves into camera trapping techniques and the significance of understanding animal behavior to foster coexistence between humans and wildlife.

Chapters

00:00 Kicking Off the Youth Photography Camp

02:27 Alycia Scheidel's Journey into Wildlife Photography

06:00 The Transition from Photojournalism to Wildlife Photography

11:35 The Importance of Storytelling in Wildlife Photography

22:19 Exploring Camera Trapping Techniques

36:13 Understanding Predator Behavior and Human Interaction

41:59 Tracking and Observing Ringtails

45:04 Passion Projects and Conservation Efforts

49:16 Encounters with Mountain Lions

54:25 Capturing Kangaroo Rats in Action

01:00:23 The Challenges of Camera Trapping

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Links

Alycia's Website - https://alyrenscapes.squarespace.com/home

Alycia's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alyrenwildlife/#

Conservation Page - https://www.instagram.com/conservationnw/

Pictureline - https://www.pictureline.com

Canon USA - https://usa.canon.com