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
