Ron Hayes talks with Sebastian Kennerknecht of Cat Expeditions about his path from biology to conservation photography, the business lessons he learned working under National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting, and the long-term project of photographing every wild cat species on Earth. They also dig into camera trapping, field logistics, and what it takes to build trust with biologists and wildlife in the field.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
02:00 Sebastian's Journey into Conservation Photography
06:05 The Business of Photography and Mentorship
11:09 The Project: Photographing All Wild Cat Species
14:56 Logistics of Photographing Elusive Cats
20:15 Networking and Building Relationships in Wildlife Photography
25:43 Favorite Outdoor Experiences and Species to Photograph
30:02 Challenges in Capturing Rare Cat Species
34:52 Conclusion and Where to Follow Sebastian's Work
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