Impact: The Conservation Photography Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jaymi Heimbuch - Conservation Photographer | Founder, Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy
If you are a photographer or filmmaker with a love for all things wild, then you’re in the right place. From conservation to creativity, from business to marketing, and everything in-between, this podcast is for you, the conservation visual storyteller who is ready to make an impact. Every week, join your host Jaymi Heimbuch on a deep dive into the inspirational conversations and the actionable how-tos for building your photography business while making a big difference in this world. Let's dive in!
151: Dive into this enlightening conversation with Allen Murabayashi, co-founder of PhotoShelter, as he unravels the intriguing intersections of Artificial Intelligence and photography, navigating its societal impact, potential pitfalls, and the unexpected opportunities lying ahead.
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📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
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🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
https://conservationvisuals.com/guide
150: In conservation photography, the lines between objective observation and passionate action often blur. Get clarity on the intertwining realms of photojournalism and advocacy. Explore how these two roles impact storytelling and influence the perception and protection of our natural world.
📝 Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned at https://ConservationVisuals.com/150
🎓 Get the Mini-Course: 6 Must-Have Shots for a Photo Story
https://conservationvisuals.com/6Shots
📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
https://conservationvisuals.com/quiz
🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
https://conservationvisuals.com/guide
149: You've already perfected the easy wildlife portraits. Now it's time to kick your photos up a notch. Dive in to explore the five crucial elements of photography that can turn simple snapshots into emotionally charged storytelling masterpieces.
📝 Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned at https://ConservationVisuals.com/149
🎓 Get the Mini-Course: 6 Must-Have Shots for a Photo Story
https://conservationvisuals.com/6Shots
📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
https://conservationvisuals.com/quiz
🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
https://conservationvisuals.com/guide
148: Ever wonder how nature photographers get those amazing wide-angle wildlife shots captured when no one is around? Dive into the intriguing world of camera trap photography, where technology meets nature, and learn how to create awesome images of animals while also contributing to preserving our natural world.
📝 Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned at https://ConservationVisuals.com/148
🎓 Get the Mini-Course: 6 Must-Have Shots for a Photo Story
https://conservationvisuals.com/6Shots
📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
https://conservationvisuals.com/quiz
🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
https://conservationvisuals.com/guide
147: Take your nature and wildlife photography skills to the next level without having to travel far! Learn how local stories can help you develop photography techniques and up your game.
📝 Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned at https://ConservationVisuals.com147
🎓 Get the Mini-Course: 6 Must-Have Shots for a Photo Story
https://conservationvisuals.com/6Shots
📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
https://conservationvisuals.com/quiz
🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
https://conservationvisuals.com/guide
146: Learn how to explore the power of photo essays! We demystify the process, purpose, and potential of crafting impactful photo essays that can drive conservation efforts and fuel your nature photography journey.
📝 Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned at https://ConservationVisuals.com/146
🎓 Get the Mini-Course: 6 Must-Have Shots for a Photo Story
https://conservationvisuals.com/6Shots
📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
https://conservationvisuals.com/quiz
🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
https://conservationvisuals.com/guide
145: Curious about being part of a photography collective? Maybe you've wanted to create a group of change-making creatives in your area. Learn what it takes to launch a thriving, impactful conservation photography collective with Josh DeLeenHeer from the Canadian Conservation Photographers Collective. Discover how this remarkable organization promotes its cause while also promoting photography as a profession.
📝 Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned at https://ConservationVisuals.com/145
🎓 Get the Mini-Course: 6 Must-Have Shots for a Photo Story
https://conservationvisuals.com/6Shots
📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
https://conservationvisuals.com/quiz
🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
https://conservationvisuals.com/guide
144: Ready for a photography adventure with one of the coolest raptor families out there? Let's dive into the captivating world of owls, learn their behaviors, and master the art of shooting in low light. Whether you're a novice or pro, this journey will enhance your skills and provide stunning owl images.
📝 Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned at https://ConservationVisuals.com/144
🎓 Get the Mini-Course: 6 Must-Have Shots for a Photo Story
https://conservationvisuals.com/6Shots
📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
https://conservationvisuals.com/quiz
🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
https://conservationvisuals.com/guide
143: If you've been dreaming about turning your love for nature and photography into a rewarding career, and you're thinking assignment photography is right up your alley, then today's episode is tailor-made for you. We're taking a dive into how to land assignments in this field.
📝 Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned at https://ConservationVisuals.com/143
🎓 Get the Mini-Course: 6 Must-Have Shots for a Photo Story
https://conservationvisuals.com/6Shots
📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
https://conservationvisuals.com/quiz
🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
https://conservationvisuals.com/guide
142: Night sky photography is an adventure in and of itself. Not only does it push your creativity to exciting new places, but it also opens up new opportunities for conservation visual storytelling. Learn how it'll break open your creativity, plus get our complete guide to getting started!
📝 Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned at https://ConservationVisuals.com/142
🎓 Get the Mini-Course: 6 Must-Have Shots for a Photo Story
https://conservationvisuals.com/6Shots
📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
https://conservationvisuals.com/quiz
🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
https://conservationvisuals.com/guide
141: Journey with us from the ocean's depths to squirrel-filled forests in this conversation with Tony Wu, a unique conservation photographer based in Japan. Known for his deep focus on individual species, Tony's approach to photography is a lesson in patience, ethics, and the importance of shining a light on underappreciated creatures.
📝 Get the full show notes + downloadable transcript + links to resources mentioned at https://ConservationVisuals.com/141
🎓 Get the Mini-Course: 6 Must-Have Shots for a Photo Story
https://conservationvisuals.com/6Shots
📸 QUIZ: What's your hidden visual storyteller personality?
https://conservationvisuals.com/quiz
🗺️ Guide to Conservation Photography
https://conservationvisuals.com/guide
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140: Are you curious about conservation photography, but you're not quite sure what it's all about or - more importantly - if it's a fit for you? This episode will give you the clarity you need to know for sure!
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139: Overwhelmed by all you want (and need) to learn to become a better photographer? Zero in on just these 5 things and you'll see lightning-speed improvement in the images you're creating
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138: Photo projects are so exciting! That is until overwhelm, confusion, insecurity, scope creep, busy schedules, and so much else get in the way. Here are the 3 most common stumbling blocks conservation photographers face with a new project and HOW to overcome them - with advice straight from my own project management mentor, Jo.
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137: How do you go from a passionate hobbyist to a full-time professional nature and wildlife photographer? Alyce Bender launched a growing photo business and walks us through the exact steps she took to do it PLUS how she infuses conservation values into her work.
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136: It's incredible how many image licensing opportunities have landed in my inbox because I've made it easy for editors to find my photos in Google searches. Here are 3 super simple things to do on your website starting today to improve the chances of photo editors finding your amazing work online.
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135: A stunning new publication has entered the world. Mother is a passion project by photographer Melissa Schäfer. Bringing together visually captivating stories of connection with Mother Nature, this dreamy new magazine features the work of 15 photographers from around the world and underscores how conservation photography is not a style. It is a statement.
Best part? Melissa had NEVER made a magazine before. It was a project full of firsts. And despite having no idea about the "how", she charged forward.
Melissa talks about how she pulled it all off, and her experience is sure to deeply inspire you if you have a passion project you want to pursue but feel a little nervous about.
View the publication online, or order your free copy of Mother Volume 1 before they disappear: https://www.themotherbear.com/mother
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134: Enjoy this special encore of a fan-favorite episode! Conservation photographers at all stages of their careers dish on experiences, insights and advice that'll help you in your own journey as a photographer.
In this episode, which features key moments from many of the inspiring interviews we've aired the show, we're walking along the career path of a conservation photographer – from launching into a very first project, to finding your style, to raising huge amounts of money for conservation as a seasoned professional.
You'll discover sources for creative inspiration, key moments of persistence and humor in photography, to skills and tips you need in the conservation photography field.
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133: Making awesome nature photos is the "easy" part. The hard part is getting people who see the photos to care and make a behavior change. How do we do that??
Conservation communication expert Brooke Tully breaks down fascinating insights and ideas that'll get you fired up for how you'll use your photos to shake things up.
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132: From diving with sharks to publishing books, from co-founding a collective to taking out a car loan for camera gear, Shane's journey as a professional underwater and ocean conservation photographer is packed with smart tips and invaluable resources for your own adventure in this field.
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131: Today is February 14th, and for many this Day of Love is a reminder to take some time for ourselves.
As conservation photographers, we all carry a strong emotional load with our projects, so taking time to practice self-love and self-care is essential.
Anna Pantano, an expert in mindfulness, stress reduction, and tools to help step out of tough moments.
Get the insight you need to manage the stress of your conservation photography projects and find out how to create personalized boundaries of self-care.
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130: What does mentorship in photography look like? How does one find a mentor? What's it like to be a really great mentee?
This conversation illuminates just how diverse and powerful mentorship is, and what it can look like for you.
This is a recording of a bonus event I held about how to craft a mentorship. I invited six pro photographers and photo editors to share the way that our mentorships were structured and do a Q&A session.
You'll hear from:
- Suzi Eszterhas and Susan McElhinney, Photo Editor of Ranger Rick Magazine
- Morgan Heim and Jen Guyton
- Jaymi Heimbuch (that's me!!) and Sabine Meyer, Photography Director for National Audubon Society
Each of us shaped very different mentor-mentee relationships based on what we most needed help with.
There's SO much great information and insight in here that can help you shape your own mentorships.
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129: Even though professional conservation photographer Roy Toft travels the world throughout the year, he still is laser-focused on this backyard photo project.
Learn what he's up to with camera traps in his southern California backyard, and why it matters so much to local conservation efforts.
Prepare to be inspired to start your own project at home!
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128: Whether conservation photography is a hobby, a side-gig or you're a full-time pro, you need to know how to document income and expenses for tax season.
(Even if this work is a "hobby" for you, the IRS might not see it that way and you need to have your ducks in a row come tax time. )
It's my mission to help you feel organized and prepared in ALL aspects of this field - including the biz side - so today I'm excited to talk with Tiffany Bastian from Bastian Accounting for Photographers!
Tiffany dives into what we need to know to prepare our businesses for tax season, and other aspects of running a successful conservation photography business, including:
- Why a separate bank account is the BEST thing you can have (even if photography is a hobby)
- Tips to set yourself up for a stress-free tax time
- The benefits of using accounting software like Quickbooks
- Her membership that teaches you how to build the structure of your photography business
- and more
Tiffany is passionate about helping photographers reach their dreams and becoming more proactive instead of reactive by making finance management accessible and not anxiety-driven.
As she puts it, "If you can show people how to do this stuff and that it's not hard, it doesn't become so anxiety-driven."
With energy and infectious enthusiasm, Tiffany opens up the dialogue on how we can make finance-related matters less overwhelming, so that workloads become more streamlined and proactive in the long run.
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127: Finding out your photo story idea has been done can definitely be disheartening.
But don't despair! It doesn't mean the end for your story. (In fact, as a conservation photographer it's a good thing. I explain why in this episode!)
By taking a "quarter pivot" on the idea, you can keep moving forward confidently.
Here are 5 strategies that'll help you find a new approach (and new excitement!) for your photo story idea.
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126: Have you ever wished you could see inside the mind of a photo editor? To understand why they make the decisions they make about stories and know what it's like to actually work alongside them?
Or have you dreamed of assisting on a photo story so that you could witness the ins and outs of how it all works?
This honest, wide-ranging conversation with Sabine Meyer of Audubon Magazine and conservation photographer Morgan Heim gives you surprising insights into the work of visual storytelling while encouraging you to follow your creative instincts.
We cover:
- finding joy in art
- how Sabine chooses photographers for stories
- what goes into selecting which stories to publish in the magazine
- why working locally is critical to photographers landing assignments
- the role of trust between photographer and editor
- the surprising things to highlight about yourself on social media
- embracing the freedom to break rules and explore creativity in photojournalism
- bold creative choices to bring life to seemingly "been done" and controversial stories
- how to stay top-of-mind with editors by helping out other photographers
- and oh my goodness so, so, so much more
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125: A big challenge nature photographers face is feeling overwhelmed by the thought of photographing people.
It's intimidating to capture a moment with someone if you don't have much experience in portrait photography or shooting for a story.
Yet, people are often a crucial element of effective, compelling conservation photo stories. After all, many conservation stories are about volunteers, activists, scientists, community members...
Luckily, there's an easy 1-hour exercise that helps to build confidence and overcome this fear so you can create beautiful stories with your images.
Simply photograph someone you already know doing something. That's it!
I know it sounds too easy, but trust me when I tell you that this exercise will work wonders for you.
In this episode I take you behind the scenes of a short photo shoot of my partner, Nick, doing a craft.
I walk you through:
- why it's important to do zero-pressure photo shoots to build your creative muscles
- the difference between photo stories and photo essays
- exactly what I was thinking as I was photographing so I could make interesting, diverse images
- what I was looking for as I composed images
- working with what you have when you're a "fly on the wall" photographer
- how many images I took in one hour (!!!)
- how I edited a big set of images down to only the best 26
This episode is filled with insights to use next time you pick up the camera -- and I hope it's to do this very exercise! - that'll help you break through barriers you might be feeling about photographing people.
Curious to see the images that I made in this shoot? See some at https://JaymiH.com/125
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124: Great photographs stem from great opportunities. And when you're photographing people, great opportunities stem from great conversations.
Interviewing your story characters is your chance to build a relationship and uncover important storytelling details that'll inform your images.
Here are essential interview skills that'll smooth the way to outstanding photos for your stories - straight from a professional ghost writer who has spent thousands of hours interviewing characters!
Liz Green of Green Goose writing is here to teach you her top 4 strategies for fun, joyful, stress-free interviews.
What you learn in this episode is useful for ANY time you're going to photograph a person, from volunteering at local nonprofits to assignment work!
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123: You spend a lot of time and effort creating beautifully crafted photo stories about conservation issues that are REALLY important.
So it's no wonder you want to make sure those stories get in front of as many eyes as possible.
Understanding how to repurpose your photo stories, or come up with fresh ways to get that out into the world in front of different audiences, will help you accomplish MORE impact with LESS work.
You'll Learn:
- why it's important to tell a story over and over (but differently each time!)
- why considering different audiences matters to conservation
- how to think about story angles and framing
- and we break down a case study from one of my Conservation Photography 101 students so you can see allllll these steps in action!
Make the most of EVERY story you photograph! This episode shows you how.
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122: What category of images are you primarily creating, and is that in alignment with the photographer you aspire to be?
In this episode, I talk about the 4 categories in the Visual Impact Quadrant™ and how you can shift focus depending on your goals as a conservation visual storyteller.
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121: Good news and bad news. The bad news is, there's no magic bullet solution for time management. There's no one strategy you can flip on and swoosh, your calendar is cleared for creativity.
The good news is, there are LOTS of solutions available that you can build a time-strategy tool kit out of.
This means you can pull the just-right-for-right-now solution from the kit when you need it.
We dive into 4 of these options in this episode PLUS mindset strategies that make the time strategies actually work.
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120: There's an inevitable question that comes up when you're working on a photo story or project that you know you want to get published: what images can you share on social media?
What's smart to share and what's oversharing that could shoot you in the foot later on?
We tackle this conundrum by asking one simple but essential question.
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119: Achieving success in conservation photography is simple as long as you have these three ingredients: curiosity, persistence, and a willingness to pivot.
As Jules Jacobs proves, these traits help you make bold moves, open doors to opportunities you'd only ever dreamed about, and find surprising friendships along the way.
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118: It could have gone all wrong. But this savvy Conservation Photography 101 student turned it into an exceptional opportunity (and one we can ALL learn from).
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117: Imposter syndrome. Self-doubt. Uncertainty. It's all super familiar territory to everyone in our field.
Yes, even the pros feel it (all the time!).
So if you're feeling it, know you're not alone.
Hit play on this episode for a comforting reality check and - as always - helpful strategies that help you to cut through the noise and the nerves so you can focus on confident creativity.
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116: There are BIG perks to making small additions to the agreements you use with nonprofits when you donate images.
This one simple tweak sets expectations, underscores your value as a photographer, and sets the stage for future paid work with the nonprofits you're volunteering with.
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115: Turning your passionate hobby into something that not only pays for itself but brings in a sustainable income is not nearly as complex or confusing as you might think.
Start with these simple, straightforward steps, and grow from there.
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114: The camera is just one tool we use to capture images of wildlife. There's another toolkit that is, frankly, even more important than what lens you bring with you into the wild.
Because without this toolkit, you won't have anything to aim that lens at!
This quick-tip episode covers what the toolkit is, and includes a free downloadable gift 🎁 that'll give you the foundations you need to take your wildlife photography to the next level!
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113: I get it. There's always a twinge of nervousness - even guilt - when it comes to spending money on your photography dreams.
Thankfully, I've found a system that bypasses alllllll that and makes it possible and FUN to spend money on the tools and education you need to advance your skills and opportunities as a conservation photographer.
I've used this system for years now and it's utterly transformed my business AND the way I feel about investing in myself as a photographer.
Jo and I walk you through it step by step - and dig into WHY this works so well - in today's episode.
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112: Narrowing down a portfolio of images to ONLY your best shots is tough! You might spend hours agonizing over two shots that, well, look pretty much the same.
Choosing between your favorites, or feeling confident you're picking the best and only the best (because what if someone else likes this other image better???), or feeling overwhelmed with all the images you're deciding among that you can't see the forest for the trees ... the struggle is real.
Here are two different approaches to make the process much, much easier.
One option removes images by focusing specifically on similars.
The other option - brought to you courtesy of one of my Conservation Photography 101 students - adds images by making "mini portfolios" of the best options, one small handful at a time.
Pick which one works best for you and start flying through the portfolio editing process with confidence - and kick decision fatigue to the curb!
I also mention my 5-Step portfolio editing process. You can get the worksheet and walkthrough at JaymiH.com/3
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111: Your personal perspective and experiences can be a powerful storytelling strategy. But there are ways to do it right (and wrong).
Here are my top 3 tips for what to keep in mind when photographing a story that's your own personal narrative so that your story is engaging and effective (rather than an eye-roller).
If you do these 3 things, you'll have a share-worthy story your viewers feel connected to and inspired by.
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110: Do the portfolios on your photography website open doors for you... or slam them shut? Here are 3 simple steps to ensure you're not only publishing your best work, but the work that makes the most sense for your photography goals.
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109: You might wonder, "Ok so conservation photographers use their images to help the environment. I get that. But what does that LOOK like? And, can you make money at it?"
This episode breaks down 3 of the most common types of work we do both as volunteers and paid creatives.
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108 - We're shaking things up around here in a wonderful way! Meet Jo, who is bring a whole new level of know-how to the show so that you walk away with more insights, ideas, and actionable strategies than ever before!
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107: In conservation photography, the imagery itself is just one part of the work that we really do.
It's step one. Step two is putting that imagery to work for the conservation causes that we care about.
I have such a thing for creative ways of visual storytelling that draw people in and allow them to have an immersive, amazing experience. It helps go beyond being told a conservation message and instead experiencing why that conservation message is important and internalizing it.
This is something conservation visual storyteller Lianna Nixon has become an expert at.
As a photographer, filmmaker, and educator, Lianna explores using all kinds of different storytelling and technology tools to build experiences around climate change.
She brings together activism, identity development, learning outcomes, and more to build projects that will, frankly, kind of blow your mind.
In this interview, Leanna talks about:
- her recent creative projects, including being part of the MOSAiC expedition
- important ways of thinking about how we approach the projects and also the people that we work with
- thinking about your subjects as collaborators in the storytelling process
- ethically telling the stories of communities that aren't your own
You're sure to walk away with a wealth of creative inspiration for your next visual story project.
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106: Some of the most important books a nature conservation photographer can read have nothing to do with photography.
From ethical wildlife photography practices to effective communication, the work we do requires knowing much more than simply how to use a camera and capture compelling compositions.
Today's episode highlights 6 of the best (surprising!) reads you could add to your nightstand "to-read" book pile!
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105: Of the many people who I deeply admire in the conservation photography realm, Clay Bolt ranks WAY up there.
He is someone who absolutely walks the talk of a conservation photographer, and knows that the image is just the first step in having a true impact for wildlife and wilderness.
He's also never afraid to push himself into new creative realms, and that includes wading into the wide world of writing.
Right now, Clay has several book projects on the front burner that take him into not only deeper into new areas of photography, but also into new areas as a writer.
Today we talk about what he's creating, how he's digging into the book-making process, and the impact he hopes to make with these books.
If you've ever wondered what it's like to try your hand at writing – even if you've never done it before – so that you can make a bigger impact as a visual storyteller, this is the episode for you.
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104: Collaborations can be incredibly fulfilling experiences.
When you find an organization, a nonprofit, a community group, or a foundation that can use the images you create to expand their impact and create positive change — whether that is fundraising, awareness campaigns, or creating action around initiatives — you know your work is having a direct effect on causes you care about.
Collaborations are also amazing opportunities to learn and grow when you're just getting started in conservation photography, and moving from stand-alone shots to visual storytelling.
They can open up access to interesting stories, build your portfolio, lead to connections for networking, and even provide paid creative work… all while building friendships that last.
But you may be thinking, “Sounds great, Jaymi, but how do I actually connect with an organization to get started?”
So that's what this episode is all about. I walk you through:
- the straightforward steps for searching out organizations local to you
- how to figure out which orgs you actually want to reach out to
- and how to have the best first meeting possible so you start off with a foundation of trust
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103: One of the most fun and honestly, most fulfilling parts of work as a conservation photographer is collaborations with organizations you're passionate about.
When you team up with a nonprofit, a researcher, or a community group that you really connect with, magic happens.
The relationships you build with the people you're working with can lead to some of the most profound, fun, energizing experiences inside of your photography.
It's where you can grow.
It's where you can experiment.
It's where you can play and create…
… and bring in tons of important funding for that collaborator.
But… How do you get that?
How do you find an ideal collaboration, what do you look for, and what is the experience like?
Well, to dive into this topic, I talked with a dynamic duo that has one of the most amazing collaborative relationships I've seen between conservation photographers and conservation organizations.
Suzi Eszterhas is a conservation photographer with loads of experience in fundraising for organizations using her photography.
Her collaborative partner, Dr. Rebecca Cliff of the Sloth Conservation Foundation is equally creative, energetic, and willing to experiment with ideas.
Together they've raised over $100,000 for sloth conservation.
In this interview, they talk about:
- how they got started
- advice for conservation photographers looking to find collaborative partners
- strategies they've used for fundraising
- and we definitely dive into the ups and downs of these strategies!
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102: Christy Frank is a wildlife conservation photographer and now a filmmaker based in Ohio who witnessed a truly extraordinary event... almost without realizing it.
A morning outing evolved into a summer of long days filming on the shores of powerful short film documenting the return of an endangered species to to the shores of Lake Erie.
In May 2021, a pair of piping plovers - lovingly named Nish and Nellie - nested for the first time in the area in over 80 years. The event is historic, and brought together over 100 volunteers to protect them on the busy beach they chose as a nesting site. The dramas never ceased with the family of fierce little feather-balls, and the people who dedicated their time in hopes to see the family thrive and bring the species back to the area.
Christy has brought the tale to life in a powerful short film title Ploverville. She joins us to talk about:
- What it's like being a still photographer jumping into filmmaking
- How she pulled months' worth of footage into a 20-minute film
- Her conservation goals for the project
- How she's tracking the impact of the film
- Her hopes for piping plovers and what their presence means for other species in the area
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101: Conservation nonprofit organizations who aren't investing in photographers and filmmakers to tell their stories are missing out BIG TIME.
Here's 7 kinds of visual stories you can create for nonprofits that'll help build trust, stoke community spirit, and ramp up fundraising.
If you want to collaborate with a nonprofit but aren't sure what to make - or how to show how valuable your visual stories are to their mission and fundraising - this episode will pave the way for you.
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100: There's no one single (or right) way to select images and lay out a conservation photo story. But in the 10+ years I've been editing online photo stories, I've found one workflow that works best for me. Whether you're creating your own articles on your photography website, or image-driven articles and pages for other organizations, take what tips are most helpful from this episode and run with them. ✨
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099: All creatives face this moment when it feels like we're just in a rut.
Maybe you've hit a plateau in a project. You're stuck or lost steam and want a way to rebuild momentum.
Or you've hit a ceiling in your skill sets and you aren't sure what to do to break through so you can keep growing.
Whatever it may be, there are at least 3 ways - three joyfully creative ways - to get past a plateau and back into your creative zone.
Today, we talk with Morgan Heim, a creative genius who is constantly on the move in her conservation photography and filmmaking work.
She walks us through the strategies that you can use any time you feel like you're stalling out in your photography.
You'll walk away with fun tools to try out AND some important mindsets to carry with you that'll help you through the tough times.
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098: Just 2 years after picking up a camera, Anne Readel is getting her local conservation photo stories into national publications like New York Times, Audubon, Better Homes & Gardens, Sierra and more.
Anne is a student in Conservation Photography 101 who took my mantra of finding local stories seriously.
So seriously, in fact, that she didn't even leave her apartment complex to get her first photo story ever published by a national magazine.
Wait, whaaaa?
So is she a super-experienced photographer?
Nope.
Anne picked up a camera for the first time in 2019.
After a couple years of learning the ropes, she knew she wanted to do more with her new-found passion than just snap shots to post on Instagram.
(where they wither away as the algorithm is like, ‘nah. no views for you').
She wanted to tell photo stories that
🌟 Make people think.
🌟 Get inspired.
🌟 Have conversations.
🌟 Act.
So, she made a move I so very deeply admire.
She looked for a fast-track option to gain the know-how and she invested in herself.
Anne enrolled in the Conservation Photography 101 course in June 2021 and by November, she had her first photo story published in Audubon Magazine.
In March, she had a story published in the New York Times.
In April, it was Better Homes & Gardens and Sierra Club.
Know what her stories so far all have in common?
They're 100% local conservation stories.
They're things happening in Anne's own state, town… heck – she didn't even have to leave her apartment complex for her Audubon story!
In this joyful, inspiring interview with Anne, we talk about:
✅ The mindset she used to pitch dream publications, even without a photography track record
✅ How she saw an opportunity to grow momentum for a local conservation movement and ran with it
✅ Why “no” isn't a bad thing for a pitch
✅ What she learned from “failures” during the pitching process
✅ Figuring out the goal for your story early, and why it matters
✅ And so much more!
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97: Steven Bedard is the Editor in Chief and co-founder of bioGraphic Magazine, a publication of the prestigious California Academy of Sciences.
Many conservation photographers are eager to see their work published in its (web) pages because bioGraphic prides itself on in-depth, visually rich, conservation-focused stories.
Steven joins us to talk about what it's like to work on these stories, what he looks for inside of stories (and pitches!), and the life of an editor.
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96: Often (and I do this all the time) we get wrapped up in the idea that conservation is about wildlife and protecting wilderness. It's about saving critters from the brink of extinction.
That's not what it's all about though.
Conservation is actually so many things. It is social justice, economic equality, access to resources. It is rooted in race, class, culture, and so much more.
Ultimately conservation is about paving a path toward sustainability on all levels, and using your photography to bring attention to that path.
That makes our job as conservation photographers that much easier, because it means we can bring elements of our conservation values and messaging into every niche of photographic work.
Rebeca Stumpf is a perfect example of a photographer who has found a way to live out her conservation values in commercial and editorial work.
Dive into this episode to hear how Rebecca has honed her style and what she's known for to be able to land commercial work that aligns with her values, and provides opportunity to slip conservation values into mainstream conversations.
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095: Gerrit Vyn's photography has been inspiring conservation action across the globe for many years.
Starting out his career as a natural history photographer, Vyn's current position as a Producer with Cornell Lab of Ornithology (hello, dream job!) has him traveling across the continent and the globe documenting disappearing bird species.
It's not an easy job, physically or emotionally. But as a conservation photographer, this particular focus on birds serves conservation on several levels.
Vyn says, "My work often focuses on birds because they are such powerful and visible indicators of environmental health and change. Connecting people with birds is often a first step in opening people’s eyes to the natural world around them – and to the unprecedented environmental crises now unfolding."
His work has been featured in National Geographic, Audubon, Living Bird, BBC Wildlife, GEO, Natural History, National Wildlife and The New York Times.
But best of all, his images have been used by conservation organizations large and small to help bring measurable impact for species.
In this episode, Vyn shares:
- What it means to make conservation images that can be put to meaningful use
- The benefits of photo blinds and how to use them
- The emotional impact of working in this field, and how he keeps moving forward
- Unforgettable experiences in the field, including being the firsts person to film spoonbill sandpiper chicks
- And much, much more
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094: "Are All Human Beings Worthy Of Empathy?" That was the subject line of an email that landed in my inbox one morning.
It wasn't just curiosity that made me open the email.
I was also looking to see if the sender was somehow giving me permission to give up.
Because empathy is hard work. Maintaining empathy especially for someone you whole-heartedly disagree with on a conservation issue (or perhaps even view as the enemy) takes commitment, courage and a whole lot of confidence in where you stand on the issue.
As conservation-focused photographers and filmmakers, we often forget that while creating images is indeed hard work, making the positive impact we dream of with those images is the hardest work of all.
The person providing the answer to that provoking question is Eric Bailey, a brain science and communication expert, bestselling author of The Cure for Stupidity: Using Brain Science to Explain Irrational Behavior and President of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, one of the fastest-growing human communication consulting firms in the United States.
In this interview, Eric provides a whole lot of insight into what empathy actually is and one of the most empowering lessons I've ever had on what it means to provide empathy to another person.
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093: Conservation photography isn't a special type of photography. It's a special way of USING photography. And Pete Oxford knows this well.
Sure, he's won awards for his images, but that's not what he counts as success.
In this interview, Pete shares what he considers to be his biggest accolade, how he's used his photographs to make major impacts for conservation, and why he doesn't really consider himself a photographer, per se, but really a conservationist with a camera.
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092 - Things will go wrong. They always do. Every conservation visual storyteller can count on this.
But, you can put strategies into play that help you get through even the most difficult, frustrating, or seemingly insurmountable set-back you experience in your photography or filmmaking.
Morgan Heim joins us to talk about how she gets through common problems every conservation visual storyteller faces in their work.
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091: Pop in your earbuds to get inspiration for your grand adventure into conservation visual storytelling. I've combed through insights from photographers and filmmakers and curated pearls of wisdom that'll fire you up all throughout the storytelling process.
From the moment that you recognize you want go beyond creating clips or stand-alone images and instead build whole stories, to overcoming mental obstacles that hold you back, to figuring out stories that you're passionate about... this episode has everything you need to get to your goals with joy and enthusiasm. Get the full show notes + links to all the full interviews at JaymiH.com/91
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90: This is a very special episode!
Brenda Petrella, the creator of Outdoor Photography School, hosts the Outdoor Photography Podcast. There are loads of great interviews with talented nature and landscape photographers -- and this one in particular will spark new ways of thinking about your creativity and the visual impact your images can make. Enjoy this episode from Brenda, as she sits down with Arizona-based landscape photographer, avid writer, and educator Colleen Miniuk to chat about how we see the world and how we capture it creatively. Visit Brenda's podcast shownotes page for allllll the links, and give this outstanding podcast a follow.
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89: The photographs we create are just the start of a conservation photo story.
Really, it's about what you do with those photographs to create engagement, awareness, understanding and action around a conservation cause.
So what does the rest of that action look like?
What do you actually do to put your images to work?
What are the strategies?
And how do social media play a role in all of this?
Well, I'm so excited that today our guests are two geniuses on the marketing and communications team of Re: Wild – Arnelle Lozada and Robin Moore.
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088: Of all the books that fill my book shelves, and there are many, there is one particular imprint that really stands out that is Braided River. That's because Braided River creates books that are all based in conservation.
Whether it's wildlife conservation or wild spaces conservation, everything that they put out is not only a beautiful visual story, but has a really strong message of conservation. Braided River doesn't just stop when the book is published. The book is the start of what will also be a campaign that includes gallery exhibits, traveling exhibits, speaking events, all kinds of campaigns that will hopefully create necessary change, policy change or behavior change around the conservation issue that the book discusses.
Helen Cherullo founded Braided River, the imprint of Mountaineers, while she was the publisher of Mountaineers. She has 20 long years of experience there, and now she has pivoted to give a 100% of her energy as the Executive Director of Braided River.
She knows what she is doing when it comes to creating books that have conservation impact. She is full of knowledge and insights, and it is such a joy to get to understand what the book publishing journey looks like, not only from the perspective of building a book, but also of building a book that becomes the springboard of something bigger.
It's a amazing conversation, and if you have any interest at all in creating a book around a conservation visual storytelling project that you're working on, then this is the episode for you.
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087: A marine biologist turned professional underwater conservation photographer and filmmaker, Inka Cresswell works with large companies to craft films. She's taken all of that passion that she has for the ocean and for conservation, and gets her message of conservation out in front of broad audiences not only through her films and photography, but also through public speaking and communication, mentorship, doing panel discussions, all kinds of really amazing work.
She is joining us today to talk about what it's like to move into this industry, what it's like to navigate through it.
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and then what happens?
What happens to that conservation film after you've premiered it?
Well, that is what Gunjan Menon thinks about all the time.
Menon is an independent wildlife filmmaker based in India, and she specializes in creating mixed-genre conservation-focused films. And what happens after those films are made is where Gunjan loves to focus her energy.
Menon and her husband launched an organization called Beyond Premieres, which connects folks working in conservation efforts on the ground with conservation-focused filmmakers. Beyond Premieres also helps with things like outreach and education, developing capacity building through filmmaking, and there's even a legal team to help assist with policy level changes
Menon talks us today to talk about her own journey from being a child actor in a big city to becoming a wildlife filmmaker, some of the projects that she's worked on that have really changed her and helped guide her work, and what it means for success to have role models in this field.
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Every so often, I'll come across a photographer or a filmmaker or artist whose work I look at and I'm like, “How did I not know about you years ago?” That is the case with Benjamin Von Wong.
Benjamin Von Wong joins us to talk about what he creates and why, how he thinks about impact, how he moves through projects, and of course, what it means to make images go viral.
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084: Dr. Shireen Rahimi is everything you expect and nothing you expect. She is a boundaries-breaking badass who bravely binds together all the things.
Shireen is using her strengths as a scientist, her skills in commercial work, and her drive as an artist to be as bold of a conservation visual storyteller as possible. She cares about coming up with unexpected ways to reach beyond the choir and bring more people into the conservation conversation.
And in this interview, she gives us an opportunity to learn more about how she thinks.
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Today's questions were submitted by a Wild Idea Lab member. This was kind of the spark that started this whole idea of answering questions on the podcast, because these questions really resonate with a lot of people, including me.
We're diving into questions about balancing all of these conflicting priorities and juggling all kinds of tasks, and how you can figure out what it is that you're gonna work on and not be totally frazzled by your to-do list.
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082: Macro photography is miraculous, and I think the world of macro photographers who are really good at their craft. And one of the folks who I absolutely love following because he is so good at his craft is Joseph Ferraro.
I met Joseph when he joined Wild Idea Lab and fully embraced the “conservation photographer” title. An advertising creative in his day job, he spends his off hours creating fine art level photography of insects living in his yard.
If you're not already a fan of macro photography, my guess is you'll have a craving to explore this niche by the end of the episode!
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081: Jo-Anne McArthur is the winner of this year's BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition with her beautiful image of a mother kangaroo with a joey in her pocket standing in the midst of a burned eucalyptus plantation.
It's something that when you look at it, you can't help but start to put together a puzzle pieces of how we as humans impact the natural environment and how we impact the species that live on this planet alongside us.
But… often we think of only the wild animals we effect, such as that kangaroo family. Jo-Anne, however, brings attention to all animals.
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By far, one of the most important conversations that we can possibly have inside of conservation visual storytelling is that of racism and diversity inside of the conservation movement, and inside of visual storytelling.
As Amy has explored these topics within the films she's creating, she's uncovered some deeply surprising things about her family and her past, which are dramatically shifting how she shapes her own future.
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079: When you think about ways to get your work out into the world, how often does the idea of hanging work in a gallery come to mind? Probably often. And yet, conservation photography is not very well represented in the gallery world. Why is that, and how can conservation photographers take better advantage of this great opportunity?
Here with us to answer this question is Steven DeWitt.
There's so much goodness in this interview, so grab a notepad or head to the show notes where a transcript is waiting for you because you're gonna want to take notes!
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078: “How do you photograph whale culture?!”
That's what one very esteemed photo editor asked Brian Skerry when he told her about his project.
He hopes that by seeing whale culture across the planet, we humans will understand whales as our equals and quit destroying the oceans they in habit.
It's a big, audacious goal… the perfect kind of goal for a world-famous, well-loved photographer like Brian Skerry.
He joins us to talk about:
- what it was like to photograph this project
- his process for researching and organizing his shots
- where he's failed during his career
- advice he has for aspiring conservation photographers
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077: How do you jump into the big (often nerve-wracking) realm of pitching for the first time?
Well, Carla accomplished it with a canon-ball dive.
Carla was with us in episode 31, where she talked about finding the courage to begin her first conservation photography project.
Since completing that project, Carla has done an exceptional job of getting that story out into the world, from bioGraphic to the New York Times.
For the first time, she's navigated the pitching process and all the ups and downs and failures and false starts that come with that.
So she's back to talk about her big lessons learned, what she did right, what she did wrong, what she wouldn't change for the world, and how she's built up a successful path for herself andfor a story
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076: If you're interested in the filmmaking side of conservation visual storytelling, then you likely already know about Jackson Wild.
But if this is a new name to you, well you'll know all about them by the end of this episode.
Jackson Wild is probably best known for its annual summit, where people from all over the world gather to watch amazing environmental and nature films, to network, and to collaborate.
Not only does this organization host an outstanding annual event, but it also hosts the Jackson Wild Media Lab, an amazing opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to learn all about science communication and filmmaking.
On top of all this, Jackson Wild has created yet another extraordinary thing: the Jackson Wild Collective.
I think of it as the LinkedIn of conservation filmmakers, scientists and composers and pretty much anyone interested in taking part in the filmmaking side of conservation visual storytelling.
It's been in beta mode for months, but has finally launched this May to the public. So I asked Melanie Judd, who's in charge of partnerships and engagement at Jackson Wild, to come on to the podcast and tell us all about the Jackson Wild Collective.
Enjoy this inside scoop on everything this new platform has to offer.
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075: Mentorship is a big, BIG part of finding success and growth.
That's why I asked Sabine Meyer, Director of Photography at National Audubon Society and a Mentor in the upcoming Mentor Program at Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy, to talk with us about her philosophy around mentorship and her experiences in 30 years of working in visual storytelling.
The way that Sabine thinks about mentorships is truly uplifting and helpful. You'll walk away from this episode with a wonderful outlook on what mentorship can do for you in your evolution as a photographer or filmmaker.
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074: Today we're talking with Suzi Eszterhas, who is jury chair of BigPicture, and Rhonda Rubinstein, whois the Creative Director at California Academy of Sciences, the entity that hosts the competition. And both Suzi and Rhonda are co-founders of BigPicture.
We talk about why BigPicture puts so much emphasis on increasing the representation of women inside of this wildlife photography competition, why it matters, and what strategies are they employing in order to encourage women to enter.
It's a big sticky topic. You may agree with some things, you may disagree with some things, but it is something that we need to have a conversation about. So I invite you to come along on this conversation, and it might just open up new ideas about the entire concept of wildlife photography competitions as a whole.
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073: If you've been curious about pushing your boundaries as a still photographer, and diving into the wide and wild world of filmmaking, then today's episode will totally be your cup of tea.
Moving from still photography into video is an amazing way to challenge your creative mind and learn a whole plethora of new skills. But it also has some hurdles and stumbling blocks, both when you're in the creative planning stage and most definitely when you're behind the camera.
Today's guest is someone who has been there done that, and has become an award-winning filmmaker and a much-in-demand professional hired by nonprofits and companies alike.
Morgan Heim takes us back to the days when she was moving from still photography into filmmaking, and walks us through some of the big hiccups to pay attention to. She also explains why the hard work is absolutely worth it, and how filmmaking can catapult you into a wide range of fresh opportunities you'd otherwise not have.
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- The biggest muscle memory habits you have to break
- Why filmmaking seems Zen-like, yet really, really isn't
- Ways that filmmaking lets you embrace your inner child and goof off
- How to build sequences (instead of shot lists)
- The importance of staying present with your subjects
- The simple strategy to remove complexity from the learning process
- The ways that filmmaking can make you orders of magnitude more hire-able as a professional
- What parts of filmmaking you can do yourself, and which tasks you can hire out to experts
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072: When your job is not a typical nine-to-five with a paycheck every two weeks, it can be really hard for a spouse or a partner to understand what you're doing as real work. It can be hard for YOU to see what you do as real work.
And that's when communication becomes critical.
My own partner, Nick, was with me when I made the shift from someone with a full-time salaried job into being a business owner. He's been with me as I worked on assignment photography. As I created workshops and launched them to teach other people. As I created my local photography tour company.
Oh he's seen those ups and downs! And while we aren't perfect, and we aren't necessarily the typical couple, we have made it work well.
So I cajoled Nick into coming onto the podcast to talk about what it's like to be the partner of a full-time photographer, how we've navigated the ups and the downs, and strategies that can help you bring your partner onboard with your profession of choice, so that you both can grow.
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071: What is a brand kit? And why are logos and colors important? Why are these things so important not just for a business, but also for visual storytelling projects?
I asked Kika Tuff to come back onto the podcast and talk about what it means to build a brand kit for a project. What goes into it? What does the process look like? What are some of the things that we need to think about or consider?
She walks us through building a brand kit and the things that we think about when it comes to a project. And she also dives in a little bit about how you know when a project is ready to be its own entity and to have its own brand that stands apart from your brand as a conservation visual storyteller.
There's so much inside this episode that's incredibly helpful for when it comes to creating your own brand for a conservation visual storytelling project that you care so much about.
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070:
For some of us, it takes a little while to get our feet under us as conservation visual storytellers. And for others, it's a path of lightning-speed progress that is is just unfathomable to watch.
Ryan Wilkes is the latter.
Ryan picked up his camera as a way to both cope with and escape from challenges he was navigating during his Ph.D. research in New Zealand.
Just two short years later, he was already freelancing around the country. Fast forward five years, and he has a feature length adventure documentary under his belt along with an impressive career ahead of him.
Um… HOW?!?
In this wide-ranging interview, Ryan talks about his path toward visual storytelling, then conservation.
He talks about powerlifting, paragliding and project planning.
He talks about being Black in a mostly white field, and the difficulty of finding mentors.
And his hopes for the field of conservation visual storytelling.
Told you it is wide-ranging. And oh, so very good.
You'll Learn
- How an all-or-nothing attitude can help you stay focused
- The importance of physical training for pulling off difficult projects
- Tips for balancing creative work with a busy, busy schedule
- The importance of mentors who look like you
- When saying yes to everything can help you, and when saying no becomes essential
- and a whole lot more
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069: Melyssa came into conservation photography as so many of us do – from a different profession. When she discovered conservation photography, she got super fired up. And like so many of us, inside all of that excitement to learn and to become, she stumbled. She wasn't sure exactly how or if she would get back up.
Well, luckily, she is indeed finding her way back to her creative self, and the way that she is coming through this is incredible. Not only is her story amazing to listen to, but she's also developed a strategy and a set of tools that can guide any one of us who also stumbles, who also has all of that negative self-talk around creativity going on in our heads.
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068: Gretchen Kay Stuart is not your average photographer. She packed up her life to fit into a van in order to dedicate herself to conservation visual storytelling, and has been traveling the continent in pursuit of stories. And her current story is a great example of what happens when luck, curiosity, and tenacity collide.
See, Gretchen met a fox one day. And she realized this is not just any old fox. As she asked questions and dug into the research, she discovered what is now a multi-year project that she is fully devoted to.
In this episode, not only does Gretchen detail exactly how she crafted a long-term photography project out of an encounter with a fox, a mini van, and some potato chips…
but she also dives into how she won a grant for her work on this project… when that grant application was the very first one she's ever filled out.
From examples to tips to mindset strategies for people who are just getting started, you'll learn a ton from Gretchen and walk away inspired to look for your own surprising stories.
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067: Finding that positive spin to your story helps move people from the problem to the solution, and inspires their action. And goodness knows we need everyone to take action on many issues. Get the full show notes and download a handy transcript of the episode at JaymiH.com/67
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066: Sticking with a single project for over 20 years is no small feat.
There's a whole lot that can come up, from burnout to boredom. And… if the species that you're documenting continues to decline the whole time you're documenting it, how do you maintain that hope, that drive, that passion, that persistence that keeps you going, despite disappointment and tough times?
Noppadol Paothong can answer these questions. He has spent the last 20 years documenting prairie chickens, and over that time has released two truly spectacular photography books and has also even created a gallery exhibit at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming, during COVID.
Through his love for crafting visual stories about prairie chickens, Nop has become one of the leading voices for these imperiled species.
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065: It's not easy choosing a wildlife photography tour. You're weighing all sorts of decisions like where you'll go, what you're likely to photograph, what you'll learn, who will guide you, costs and lodgings and…
… and the conservation ethos of the company. This important element often gets overlooked, but today's guest has woven it into every element of his tours, right down to guest experiences.
Sebastian Kennerknecht is well known for his professional life as a conservation photographer specializing in wild cat species. He's taken his in-depth knowledge and on-the-ground experience, and launched a tour company that puts cat conservation front and center. With unique and surprising experiences, it's why guests seek his stand-out tours.
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064: It's a fairly common thing to meet scientists, biologists researchers who have decided that where their real passion lies is not necessarily in doing science, but in documenting science and communicating it.
Where they really want to get going is inside of conservation visual storytelling and sharing the information, the excitement, the details of science through photography and filmmaking. And that's exactly what happened with my guest today.
Luciane Colletti is a biologist turned full-time conservation photographer, and she's joining us today to talk about what that transition was like, how life has been in the year or so since moving full-time into conservation photography, the lessons she's learned and the advice that she has for any other scientists, researchers, biologists, who have also realized that they want to make that same change.
You'll Learn
- Why Luciane made the switch
- The big mental shift that helped her overcome self-doubt
- The surprising realities of life as a professional photographer
- Where she looked for help in navigating her start-up
- Her top tips for other scientists who want to make the transition to visual storytelling
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063: It's easy to get wrapped up in some limiting ideas about what conservation photography is and is not, how you are or are not a conservation photographer, and where you can or cannot show your work. Luckily, those limiting ideas are bust-able.
And that's exactly what we do inside of this episode. Join Morgan Heim and me for an informal yet informative conversation about common beliefs folks hold about conservation photography that are untrue.
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062: Kathy is a highly experienced, highly talented wildlife photographer, who one day realized that conservation photography was the path for her. The energy and momentum that she has found since making that decision and moving beyond gallery portraits and into storytelling is extraordinary.
Kathy tells us all about her “Ah-Ha” moment and how things have shifted and where her photography has gone now that she's completely embraced conservation visual storytelling as her primary aim.
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061: We're exploring five powerful questions that will radically transform you as a photographer, and the quality of the images you produce.
You'll Learn
- Why mindset is so important in how you approach your scene or subject
- Five questions that recenter, reframe, and reconnect you to your photography
- How questioning yourself can free you from frustration in the middle of a shoot
- The biggest myth we tell ourselves in conservation photography and how to break free from it
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Many of us grew up on Ranger Rick Magazine, with a love of nature engrained even deeper with every issue filled to the brim with engaging animal images.
So… who exactly chooses those images? I'm excited that our guest for this episode is the woman at the helm, Susan McElhinney. Not only is Susan the Photography Editor for Ranger Rick, but she also oversees all the children's magazines, books and other projects under the umbrella of National Wildlife Federation Kids.
But long before she became a photo editor, Susan was just like us – working hard and making her way as a photographer. Indeed, Susan has been a pioneer for women in the field of photography. And she brings her stories and expertise to this interview.
From how she got her start as a photographer, to what she now looks for from the photographers binging her stories, Susan provides us with perspective and insights.
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059: Raise your hand if you have recently put your creative work on the back burner in favor of handling all the other things that need to get done during the day.
Yeah, I think we all should have our hands raised.
It is a common thing for photographers to struggle with prioritizing creative endeavors and to actually stick to the schedule.
Trust me, you are not alone. I've been right there with you.
It's a daily struggle, but because I am a total productivity and systems nerd I've experimented with a bunch of different strategies for making sure that creative time gets its fair share of calendar space and that I make progress on crafting the images, the stories, the content that I want to share with the world
Of those experiments, the strategy I'm sharing with you today has stood out as a clear winner. And I'm walking you through how you can implement it and make sure you always have time for creativity.
You'll Learn
- How to use this tool on a weekly (or even daily!) basis
- The mindset hack that helps you gain ground on projects
- The timer trick that changes everything
- Challenges you're likely to face when implementing this tool (and how to overcome them)
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058: We're walking through three types of photo stories that offer some clarity and direction. These certainly aren't the only story types out there, but they are definitely my top choices for you to select from.
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Grab your spot in my FREE Masterclass How to find LOCAL Conservation Photo Stories!#057: It is the first day of the new year and I reckon we all have the same thing on our minds – thank goodness 2020 is finally over!
So, with the hope that 2021 is going to be better, is there a better time to share six resolutions for conservation photographers?
You might be rolling your eyes at the idea of resolutions, but these are the same ones I review every year and I’m sure you will find them surprisingly helpful and relevant for 2021, knowing what we collectively went through last year.
Find out how you can use these six resolutions to level up your game in 2021.
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056: Ever had your images used without permission? Is copyright registration all that important? Is your website legalese up to snuff?
As you become more serious about your work, you start to think about things like copyright registration, how important it is, and when you should care about it.
That’s why it is such an honor to have Erick Howard join us to talk about this and share his knowledge with you. Erick is a partner at the San Francisco-based law firm, Shartsis Friese, and today we discuss several of the common issues that he's coached me through over the years.
He also digs into when you do and don’t need a lawyer for something, and what to look for should you decide to consult with one. This is one episode you definitely don't want to skip!
Copy my copyright registration workflow!
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Doors open soon for Conservation Photography 101: Master how to create, shoot and pitch a powerful photo story. Hop on the waitlist here. #055: Are you overlooking the most important question to ask yourself as a conservation photographer? This episode helps you discover the cornerstone of your work!There is a question that every conservation photographer needs to ask themselves and spend some quality time on answering.
It is a question that is often overlooked yet is a powerful tool to help you grow immensely on your journey of conservation photography and storytelling.
There is a caveat, though. This is not an easy question to consider, but when you find your answer, it becomes a lifeline in the toughest of times.
You will likely experience some resistance in trying to figure out the answer but, if you take the time to look inside yourself, you will discover what lies at the heart of your desire to be a conservation visual storyteller.
Your answer to this question becomes a guiding light for everything else you do. It gives you purpose and focus, but it also gives you the courage to persevere when things get hard. It helps you to stay aligned to your values and lets you know when you are veering off course.
In this episode, I explain why answering the question of your why is the first and most important step in starting and growing a career in this field.
You'll Learn
- Why you have to ask why you do what you do!
- Examples of the different reasons that people get into conservation photography.
- Why you can expect some resistance in figuring out your why.
- The purpose of putting words to your inner drive and gut feeling.
- How your why helps you overcome challenges and regain focus.
- The courage your why gives you to push through discomfort, fear, and opposition.
- Examples of how your why keeps you aligned with your values.
- What you can accomplish when you know your why.
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Doors open soon for Conservation Photography 101: Master how to create, shoot and pitch a powerful photo story. Hop on the waitlist here. # 054: Have your conservation photography stories been rejected (or ignored) by editors time and time again, but you have no idea where you are going wrong?
Plenty of pitfalls can come up in the process of pitching your conservation photography story to publications. Being aware of them is the difference between getting a yes from an editor… or being completely ignored.
I’ve spent years working as an editor, which involved having to sift through tons of pitches. So I have a fairly good idea of what the most frequent mistakes are. And, if you’ve ever listened to other editors, they will point out the same ones that I will walk you through today.
Fortunately, you can avoid these pitfalls altogether by taking the right steps early on in the story creation process so that, once you get to the pitching part, it's smooth sailing.
You'll Learn
- The difference between a story and a topic, and why this matters.
- Critical questions you need to ask to formulate a story.
- What editors look for when considering a pitch.
- How a clearly defined story benefits you, the photographer, and the editor.
- Why it is imperative to tailor your pitch to the publication.
- The importance of doing your research about the publication beforehand.
- How choosing the right publication can increase the impact of your story.
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053: Let’s suppose you have a conservation photography project in mind and know exactly what you want to produce. You've done the legwork to figure out the grants you want to go for…
…but you get stuck when you discover that the granting entity is only going to hand the money over to a nonprofit entity.
Well, now you need a fiscal sponsor.
So, what is fiscal sponsorship and why do you need to know about it? And even more importantly, how do you find the just-right organization to partner up with.
When I started Urban Coyote Initiative, I partnered up with an organization called WILD Foundation. Not only was WILD a home for the project when it was up and running, but is now a fiscal sponsor and a collaborative partner for Her Wild Vision initiative.
WILD Foundation has thus played an important role in my conservation photography work, as well as in the work of many others, including big names such as Cristina Mittermeier and James Balog. It is safe to say that WILD Foundation knows exactly what it is doing when it comes to partnering up with conservation visual storytellers!
That’s why I'm honored to have Vance Martin, the president of WILD Foundation, join us for this episode to share what fiscal sponsorship is, what it means to collaborate with a nonprofit partner, and what he has learned over the years about the requirements for a successful collaboration.
You'll Learn
- What is has been like for Vance to have worked for WILD Foundation since 1984.
- Why conservation photography fits so well into WILD Foundation’s mission.
- What it takes to set up a collaboration agreement between a photographer/filmmaker and WILD.
- How conservation organizations like WILD help people to get funding for their initiatives.
- The responsibilities of the fiscal sponsor and how they protect the interests of all parties.
- Why WILD Foundation does these collaborative agreements and what they look for in projects.
- A photographer’s responsibilities in their relationships with a fiscal sponsor.
- Advice for how visual conservation storytellers can go about looking for a fiscal sponsor.
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052: Today’s episode is special since it is Part 3 of a multi-part series that takes you behind the scenes of a long-term conservation photography project that I’m working on, called Watershed Sentinels.
What often happens when we think of this kind of project (as opposed to a story) is that it can seem overwhelming, especially if you are only getting started.
You might wonder what a long-term project is, how it is managed, and what the dos and don’ts are.
Fortunately, there is no one right way of doing such a project. And to show you the ups and downs, the messy bits and the savvy strategies that are all part of a personalized project, I’m taking you along on my own journey, to give you a sense of what it all entails.
Hopefully, you’ll be able to implement some of these things in your own projects and avoid some of the mistakes I’ve made.
In Part 2, I left you with a cliffhanger, so in this episode, I share what decisions and changes I’ve made in my photography business and why these are pivotal for moving forward successfully with this photography project.
You'll Learn
- Why Urban Coyote Initiative needed to be fully back-burnered
- What this decision meant for the project’s website, social media, and other accounts
- What letting go of certain things to clear out our headspace for something else can mean for creativity
- The process of doing away with my in-person photo tour company when COVID hit.
- The importance of taking a hard look at the things you are emotionally invested in but might not be practical
- Why you have to let go of all the should's around your project and claim a should-free space
- The piece of equipment I recently purchased especially for Watershed Sentinels
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051: There are six stages of starting in on a photo story idea. Building upon each other, each stage helps you go from just an idea in your head, to taking action on a photo story and producing something tangible.
In this episode, we dig into what each stage involves, from getting your mindset right, to brainstorming, and setting a start and finish date for taking the photographs, we have got you covered!
Also, be sure hop on the waitlist for my digital course, Conservation Photography 101, which opens for enrollment soon, because we take a deep dive into the step-by-step of finding, photographing, and pitching a powerful conservation photo story!
You'll Learn
- Why your mindset matters when it comes to conservation photography
- The importance of determining what you want to accomplish with a photo story
- How the brainstorming stage helps you to consider all ideas before settling on one
- Where you can go and what you can do to come up with possible story ideas
- Two strategies for picking out the top three ideas from your brainstorming list
- How you can go about selecting and moving forward with the single best story idea
- An example of how to turn a big idea or topic into a story with characters and a narrative arc
- The value and purpose of setting a goal date for starting and finishing your photo story
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050: So far on this show, we have dug into many specific topics surrounding conservation photography, but we have not unpacked what exactly being a conservation photographer is all about!
Perhaps you have never heard of the term, or you are interested in exploring the possibilities of choosing this career path. This episode will answer all of those questions for you.
If you are already passionate about wildlife photography and are interested in environmental issues, chances are, conservation photography is precisely the niche for you.
You'll learn the difference between conservation photography and wildlife or nature photography, and walk away with actionable steps to get started wherever you are.
Conservation photography gives a purpose – a why – to your work. And once you've identified that, you can make an impressive positive difference in the world.
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049: If you're the type to get nervous about putting your work out in the world, well… you have a surprise super-power not everyone else has. Curious what it is? We're talking all about how you can use it to your advantage.
Does your stomach flip at the thought of having to speak in front of an audience? And once you’re there, do you break into sweats and feel like you can’t breathe properly?
Or do you get jittery when you want to reach out to someone to photograph their work? Or mini-panicked when the idea of writing a story pitch email crosses your mind.
Even if you know your photography is pretty awesome, the idea can feel daunting all the same.
Well, in this episode we are dishing on how to overcome unwelcome nerves, basically instantly.
Conservation gives us a unique opportunity to brush off these self-conscious worries and move boldly toward the ultimate goal of protecting wildlife. That’s why we’re here, right?
You might say that we have an edge that other visual storytellers don’t, so we will uncover how you can leverage it to present yourself as the confident photographer you are.
The knowledge that you are not sharing your message solely for entertainment purposes but for the sake of protecting an endangered ecosystem or habitat should give you all the courage you need.
You are busy with important work and your message is needed!
You'll Learn
- The reason we keep quiet about our lack of confidence when we should be talking about it.
- Why conservation-focused photographers have an advantage – and how to leverage it.
- What an early experience with public speaking taught me about audiences.
- Why the realization that it is not about you is the greatest gift to conservation storytellers.
- How the importance and necessity of your message give you an extra boost of confidence.
- How removing status and ego from the equation will help you craft a meaningful message.
- What putting your subject and story first will mean for the quality of your photographs.
- A strategy for shifting the focus away from yourself to the message you need to share.
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048: Donating images. You might not suspect it, but this is actually an issue that can be genuinely problematic.
By the end of this episode, if you’re all in on charging for your valuable work but are thinking, “Jaymi, I have no clue how to price my work even if I wanted to charge for it”, well... I have tools for you that'll help you figure out exactly what to charge!
And, I have a freebie for you that will help you with how to respond when you get requests for free images!
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🌟 QUIZ! ✅ What's Your Hidden Storyteller Personality as a Nature Photographer or Filmmaker?
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047: We’re covering strategies that help you become an even more effective, reliable and productive volunteer, all by approaching your volunteer work with a business mindset.
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Take the quick quiz to discover your creative super-strengths as a conservation-focused visual storyteller. Get a custom action plan based on your results so that you know exactly what to do next to gain clarity, momentum and impact with your imagery. This is coming straight from a full-time pro photographer/editor with 10 years experience & an obsession with helping you reach your world-changing goals.
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046: You know those moments when you get an idea, flesh it out, and you're ready to roll but suddenly find yourself thinking.... but what now?
You go from ready, to stuck.
You're asking questions like:
- Where do I begin?
- What steps should I take?
- Where do I go to get the skills and support I need?
It's sometimes hard to go from idea to action.
So, in this episode, I'm going to walk you through the strategies that I used to get unstuck.
I'm walking through where I looked for help, the way that the project then took shape after that, and the tools and other strategies I used to get my project moving again.
Hopefully, this is going to help you in whatever phase of project development you might be in as well.
You'll Learn
- All the steps I took to get Watershed Sentinels moving again
- The importance of mentorship, not just from a learning standpoint
- Finding your style of processing information, and how to use that to make progress
- My three biggest take-aways for getting unstuck, and taking action
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045: We’ve been lucky enough to listen to so many incredibly inspiring conservation visual storytellers on this podcast, and so I thought I would do something a little different for this episode.
We're walking along the career path of a conservation photographer - from launching into a very first project, to finding your style, to raising huge amounts of money for conservation as a seasoned professional.
Get ready to relive the highlights in the conversations we’ve had so far with amazing creatives. You'll discover sources for creative inspiration, key moments of persistence and humour in photography, to skills and tips you need in the conservation photography field.
I hope you find these moments from our past guests inspiring, and that it reminds you about how much is truly possible when you put your mind to it.
So sit back, pop in some headphones, and enjoy!
You'll Learn
- How a first photo project can change you
- Strategies for finding and shooting stories
- When you know a story is ready to pitch
- Taking pride in raising funds for conservation
- and skills beyond visual storytelling
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044: I've learned over the last decade that there are some really critical places that you want to invest your money right away in order to really start out on the right foot as a conservation photographer.
With a certain amount of preparation and education under your belt, you become a more effective storyteller and a smarter business person WAY faster than you otherwise might.
There's five places that I suggest that you consider investing 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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043: Question: How do you get incredible images of elusive animals?
Answer: Wildlife tracking skills!
At least that’s how David Moskowitz does it. A talented conservation photographer and a master tracker, David used his skills to track and photograph the highly endangered Mountain Caribou in the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, and published a beautifully photographed book called Caribou Rainforest.
So if you’re a photographer that wants to go beyond snapshots and get an insider look at the lives of the species that you want to document, are you ready to make wildlife tracking the next thing on your must-learn to-do list?
You should. Or at least you should after this episode of Impact, where we chat with David about tracking skills and how they've played into his conservation photography work. And yes, we will definitely dive in more into that amazing species, the Mountain Caribou.
Get the full show notes and download a handy transcript of the episode at JaymiH.com/43
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042: Detail shots. They are one of the six essential photos that you need in a photo story.
But it's easy to forget about capturing the details of a story when you're focused on other things like characters or action.
So in this episode, we are celebrating the detail shot in all it's surprising glory.
We talk about why they’re so essential to photo stories, and three key ways that they can be used to create a richer experience for viewers.
You'll Learn
- How details add a whole new dimension to stories and characters
- How details also go beyond the story, and create a more immersive experience for viewers
- Questions you can ask yourself to figure out how to add details to your shot list
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041: You know those moments where you're like, “You know, this thing would be so helpful. It should exist,” and then you go make it exist? Well, that happened.
Three weeks ago, Morgan Heim and I had a conversation about the hurdles for women in conservation photography, and how it would be awesome to create something that takes away some of those barriers. And that’s what we did.
Enter Her Wild Vision Initiative, a searchable directory of women-identified conservation photographers and filmmakers that's going to make big waves.
In this episode, Morgan and I sit down and chat about Her Wild Vision Initiative. Why we’ve created it, challenges that we’ve faced as women in photography, and not to mention the amazing perks and collaborations we have inside the project.
It’s a jam-packed episode full of exciting reveals.
You'll Learn
- What Her Wild Vision Initiative is all about and how it works
- The whirlwind story of how it came to be
- All the awesome perks Her Wild Vision has for conservation photographers
- How you can apply (it’s free!) and how you can support the project
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040: "Yeah, but how do I make a living at this?"
It is a very common question, and for good reason.
Making a career in conservation photography can feel daunting. There's no road map. There's no right way to do it. You really have to navigate and figure out how in the world you create a successful career as a conservation photographer.
But the thing is, it's possible - and my guest today proves it.
Lauren Owens Lambert is a professional conservation photographer with an impressive career trajectory. From landing assignments with big outlets from the Nature Conservancy to Audubon magazine, and being accepted to the Emerging League with the International League of Conservation Photographers, it’s been phenomenal to watch her career progress.
Get the full show notes and download a handy transcript of the episode at JaymiH.com/40
🌟 QUIZ! ✅ What's Your Hidden Storyteller Personality as a Nature Photographer or Filmmaker?
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039: Show Notes
Ever read or watch something that is so clearly pushing a one-sided argument, trying so hard to win your support but not presenting alternatives or differing perspectives?
Probably left a bad taste in your mouth, right?
That one-sided push is not how to be persuasive.
Winning a viewers' trust is key, and that means telling stories that reveal the whole picture.
But, this isn’t as straight-forward as you think.
See, when you're working on documenting a conservation issue, it can be really easy to become so wrapped up in it that you actually become a little myopic.
You can get so close to the topic that you perhaps don't see what it is that you're leaving out or you're so emotionally connected to the topic that you find it hard to document opposing views.
In this episode, we dive into the idea that conservation photographers are bridges, connectors, and how you can use this concept to to put your own opinions aside.
This way, you can see that whole story and become a far more persuasive conservation photographer because of it.
You'll Learn
- What it really means to be a connector
- The importance of building bridges through photographs
- Why we’re easily persuaded by some things, and not others
- How to frame your thinking and tell persuasive stories
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038: I'm digging into all the things I've done right, have figured out, and that are working well. And all of the places where I've gone down the wrong path, been confused or have gotten stuck, and how I've had to dig myself out of conundrums.
In part 1, I’m taking you to where it all began, the very origin of the project, because sometimes the way a project takes shape dictates whether or not you're going to move forward fluidly ... or with some stumbling blocks.
You'll Learn
- All the steps I took in shaping Watershed Sentinels
- Who to turn to when you need input (and how they can best help you)
- The key questions that really matter when you’re planning a project
- My three biggest take-aways from this first part of shaping a new long-term photo project
Get the full show notes and download a handy transcript of the episode at JaymiH.com/38
🌟 QUIZ! ✅ What's Your Hidden Storyteller Personality as a Nature Photographer or Filmmaker?
Take the quick quiz to discover your creative super-strengths as a conservation-focused visual storyteller. Get a custom action plan based on your results so that you know exactly what to do next to gain clarity, momentum and impact with your imagery. This is coming straight from a full-time pro photographer/editor with 10 years experience & an obsession with helping you reach your world-changing goals.
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037: The ability to push through challenges is incredibly important to a conservation photographer. The determination to get the shot against all odds is what ensures you capture something no one has seen before. The drive to look for answers and find pathways into the story even when things get hard ensures you're shedding light on every last, important detail.
That’s what gets photographers to the next level, taking them from average to extraordinary.
Mac Stone is one of these next-level photographers. Focusing on the Everglades in the southeast of the United States, Mac turns his camera toward everything from snail kites to ghost orchids as he documents all things nature and wildlife in the most incredible ways. His dogged determination to get never-before-seen images is shedding light on this fascinating corner of the world.
If you’re looking to get inspired to pick up the camera, you will definitely want to listen to this episode. Mac talks about his process in diving deep into natural history of the Everglades, the gripping stories behind his jaw-dropping images, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.
You'll Learn
- The value of random conversations, and how they can turn into stories
- The not-so glamorous challenges behind getting the shot
- Recognizing that moments can happen at any time. As Mac says “The story is going to happen regardless of whether you shoot it or not.”
Get the full show notes and download a handy transcript of the episode at JaymiH.com/37
🌟 QUIZ! ✅ What's Your Hidden Storyteller Personality as a Nature Photographer or Filmmaker?
Take the quick quiz to discover your creative super-strengths as a conservation-focused visual storyteller. Get a custom action plan based on your results so that you know exactly what to do next to gain clarity, momentum and impact with your imagery. This is coming straight from a full-time pro photographer/editor with 10 years experience & an obsession with helping you reach your world-changing goals.
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036: Conservation photographers tend to come from a background of wildlife or landscape photography. People photography is often either uncharted or uncomfortable territory. We feel awkward or intrusive holding a camera in front of someone, and that discomfort makes it hard to capture those decisive and emotional moments.
Yet... every quality photo story NEEDS a human element.
Pictures of people are what get viewers to pause, to look deeper, to connect, to ask questions that help them understand a conservation issue even more, and maybe even act on it.
So if you’re looking to push past your discomfort and start photographing powerful people portraits, then this episode is for you. I will walk you through a building blocks style process that is going to help you to think more about how to photograph people, and about the kinds of images that will make a conservation story effective in creating change.
You'll Learn
- A step by step process to help you become more comfortable and skilled with photographing people
- The two core skillsets you need to capture epic portraits
- How restrictions (like COVID-19) can boost your skills
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035: Show Notes
When you dig into a new photography project, you want to focus on the creative parts and do the work. You don't want to tediously plan a fundraiser or wait for grant or sponsorship money.
Well, what if I told you that you could do both? That you could be out in the field doing what you love and creating impact, but also getting the money to take your project to the next level?
In this episode, I’m introducing three fantastic funding tools that I use to keep my passion project overhead costs covered so that I can continue to stay active on all the other parts of the project I love.
And the thing is, they are super easy for anyone at any skill or experience level to implement.
Whether you're starting your first project or are launching your fiftieth, these strategies will help you bring in some funds so you can stay focused on creativity and the project's big picture.
You'll Learn
- How to sell swag, without upfront costs or boxes of t-shirts and mailing supplies filling your closet
- A simple - and automated! - way to start selling prints and licensing images
- The essential tool that will help you create a community of paying supporters
- Inspiring stories of photography projects that have used these methods
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034: Conservation photographers often work with clients to produce beautiful portfolios of images for marketing efforts, or professionally crafted films that explore the work of scientist, nonprofits, or businesses. It is a fairly straightforward gig. Sometimes, though, going the straightforward route means leaving a lot of important possibilities on the table.
You can provide ohhh so much more as a creative – both in what products you actually deliver and in how those products maximize the investment your clients have made in your creative talents.
In this episode, we’re digging into the notion of thinking “laterally” and building full packages for clients. Join Kika Tuff, founder of Impact Media Lab, who understands what it means to think laterally when working with clients, to take the time to truly understand what your client actually needs not just what they say they need, and then to design something that helps your client accomplish bigger things.
We're not simply talking about sales strategy or products that you offer. We’re talking about HOW to think bigger in using your creativity to provide things to your clients that help them do bigger things. It's a win-win situation all the way, and Kika, who is a master at thinking laterally, is going to dig into so much detail.
This episode is jam-packed with information, so I highly encourage you to pull out a notebook and take notes as you listen. If you are currently working in conservation photography as a side hustle, or you want to do more as a volunteer with organizations, or if you want to build up your photography business even more there's so much in this episode for you!
You'll Learn
- What thinking laterally means
- Why looking at the bigger picture is so important for savvy strategy
- Tips for interviewing clients to figure out what they really want
- Ideas for building packages that your clients will love
- Inspiration for planning, pricing and more
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033: As you advance as a photographer, one of the big jumps that completely transforms the quality of your images is learning to move away from shooting reactively, to shooting proactively.
Proactive shooting changes everything about your photography, from your style to the impact of individual images.
See, you might be an extraordinarily talented photographer. But are you crafting stories within each frame?
If your goal is to move past portraits, past stellar-but-standalone shots, then you have to move past shooting whatever appears out in front of you and instead shoot with intention.
You have to move from shooting reactively to shooting proactively. And I'm going to walk you through how.
You'll Learn
- What reactive shooting is and how it limits you
- What proactive shooting is and how it steps up the quality and content of your images
- Two sets of questions that are key to shooting proactively (Hint: the first set gets you thinking about the why and what, and the second set gets you thinking about the how, when and where)
Get the full show notes and download a handy transcript of the episode at JaymiH.com/33
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032: Working in photography - no matter if you're a hobbyist or a pro - means juggling a whole lot of things.
If you aren’t doing this full time, then you’re juggling your full-time life and your passion work.
If you are doing this full time, then you’re probably juggling half a dozen projects (some paying, some not) plus the business side of things.
And all of us have to balance all of this with a functional personal life.
It gets messy.
But there are great tools out there that help to keep things organized, reduce how much time you spend on tasks, and save sanity.
I’m outlining three of these that are essential to my business and that I’m confident will go a long way in helping you as well.
Get LINKS TO ALL RESOURCES (plus a special coupon code!) in the show notes at JaymiH.com/32
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031: What stops you from starting something new?
Is it fear, is it self-consciousness, is it uncertainty about the unknown, is it overwhelm?
There are a lot of things that might hold you back from doing something amazing – but none of those things stand a chance against courage, passion and resolve. Your passion for what it is you deeply want to accomplish through your work overrides your fear of doing that work. It overrides your fear of doing something new. It overrides your fear of judgment. It overrides your fear of unpredictability or uncertainty.
Carla Rhodes discovered this recently when she launched into her very first conservation photography project. The decision changed her life forever.
In this episode, we’re talking with Carla about how her very first conservation photography project took shape, the types of things that she was thinking as she planned it and headed out into the field, and some of the big lessons that she learned as well.
Whether you're brand new to the field or have been working as a conservation photographer for awhile, you're going to find loads of inspiration, encouragement and joy in this interview.
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030: To put inspiration into practical use as a creative, you really have to get at the WHY behind that spark of inspiration. I’m walking you through three important questions to ask every time you’re out looking for new sources of inspiration because they’ll help you go from, "ohhhhh, hummm…" to "Ah-ha! Yes!" and send you running for your camera.
You'll Learn:
- The difference between inspiration and creativity
- How to understand the what, why and how behind inspiration so you can develop ideas and put them into creative action
- Two underutilized yet totally useful sources for inspiration
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029: It is instinctual to want to protect yourself from the tough emotions that come with this work. Trust me, I know.
I actively built a photo project that I thought would minimize the potential hurt that comes with advocating for wildlife. Instead, it has required me to dig deep into vulnerability, empathy, understanding, and communication with other people.
In this episode we take a look at the ways vulnerability actually sets you up for incredible levels of strength in your storytelling skills – both as a creative thinker behind the camera, and as an effective conservation advocate as you craft visuals that lead audiences toward solutions.
You'll Learn
- What vulnerability has to do with empathy and why it matters
- Two (of many) ways you can use vulnerability to grow
- The essential tool that can bring you back from those tough moments
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028: Imagine this. You're driving down a beautiful highway. The road stretches out for miles ahead. You are filled with joy and inspiration as the music blares and the wind blasts by your open window.
Then, red and blue lights ahead. A guy in an orange vest holds a stop sign. Road block.
That's about what it feels like to launch into an amazing new photography project you're passionate about, only to discover a lack of financial resources to pay for it.
All this awesome creative energy slams to a halt because you have to focus on funding. You might even question if you want to keep working on the project at all.
YES, YOU DO! You very much do.
The process of finding funding doesn't have to be daunting. **In fact, you can break it down into three steps.
Get the full show notes and download a handy transcript of the episode at JaymiH.com/28**
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27: Suzi has about a zillion gold stars on her resume, from landing cover after cover in magazines across the globe to publishing nine books with more in the works; from heading up the highly prestigious Big Picture Natural World Photography Competition, to winning her own awards in Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Environmental Photographer of the Year.
But that's NOT what we talk about in this episode.
Inside all that success that Suzi has built for herself, she has simultaneously created huge successes for conservation.
That's what we dig into. Suzi is an amazing example of how a wildlife photographer can run a thriving business that builds conservation advocacy straight into its very structure.
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🌟 QUIZ! ✅ What's Your Hidden Storyteller Personality as a Nature Photographer or Filmmaker?
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26: Project burn-out is real. Sometimes it's a full-scale asteroid-hitting-Earth kind of burn out, and sometimes it's just that slow camp-fire-melting-into-embers kind of cool off.
Either way, it's disappointing. And common. And overcomable.
A creative strategy that's talked about a lot is an inspiration board. But what isn't talked about much is how to make this strategy actually effective.
Because let's face it... it's easy to create it then never look at it again. And what good does that do?
So, let's talk about strategy!
You'll Learn
- Choosing the right platform for your inspiration board
- The trick to sourcing images that are effective in sparking your creative drive
- The simple method that makes an inspiration board actually helpful in an ongoing way
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025: Ok, ok… I know that this seems dull at first glance. After all, budgets are not typically the part of the creative process that gets you leaping out of bed in the morning and running out the door to go shoot.
But, it is the part of the creative process that can mean being able to shoot at all.
When it comes to photography projects, budgets are essential – and not just for funding your work. They also allow you to see your project clearly, uncover tasks you'll need to do to hit your goal, and even allow you to talk about your project more eloquently with potential funders.
Kind of magical, right? Most definitely.
But I know that the very idea of building a budget can feel like a sticking point. So I'm making it as easy on you as possible. I made you a template! It takes a lot of the legwork out of even beginning this task.
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You'll Learn
- Why a budget is necessary for projects of every size, even small personal projects
- Everything you need to have in front of you to build your budget, including your free budget template (don't worry, I'll wait here for you while you grab that…↑) and your 5 essential lists
- The five core categories of a budget and the kinds of expenses you'll budget for inside of each
- The one absolutely essential line item you want to factor in for each category in your budget
- One simple trick for making sure you don't go over budget
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024: Mike is an absolute master at recognizing and photographing beautiful scenes of the every day, and his long term project documenting the Platte River over long periods of time thrives in large part on this talent, this capability, of seeing so much more than most people see when they look out their windows or as they walk along a trail.
In this episode, Mike joins us to talk about how he has shaped his project over the years, and how his relationship to the project as well as his photographic skills come into play in his conservation messaging.
If you’ve been thinking of starting a long term project or you’ve been working on something for awhile now, this episode is going to inspire you. Mike is full of knowledge, and his quiet, contemplative yet extremely purposeful and productive approach to his work will definitely leave a mark on you.
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023: Let's paint the scene: You have the best idea for a photo story. You found a publication that is so perfectly suited for it. You’ve spent hours polishing an amazingly well-crafted pitch. You hit send with a few little jitters in your stomach but feeling really certain about the potential for a YES.
Then….
Crickets.
But… you did all of the things! What happened?
There’s one gigantic hurdle you have to leap before you can strike up a conversation with an editor about your pitch.
The editor has to open your email.
In this episode we take a look at three essential keys to writing an outstanding subject line that stands out and is irresistibly clickable.
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022: Did you know that you have the power to shape how a city is designed? It's true! And you can be part of designing a city that supports people and wildlife; both the bustle of human culture and the busy interconnected web of a healthy ecosystem. And you can accomplish this through photography.
We can be catalysts for critical conservation efforts without ever leaving the concrete canopy of an urban jungle. Indeed, this rough and rugged habitat can be one of the most important places to focus your conservation efforts, especially if you are a nature photographer who is aspiring to be a wildlife conservation photographer.
In this episode I'm outlining five first steps to take when you're starting an urban conservation photography project.
But first we're going to dive into why this niche of conservation photography shouldn't be overlooked in importance, and we're going to look at some amazing, inspiring work that well known photographers have done in urban areas.
You'll Learn
- Examples of powerful conservation photography from cities across North America
- 5 first steps to take when you're starting an urban conservation photography project including:
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- Get to know your city
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- Open yourself up to pursuing stories that are different from what you've normally been photographing
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- Decide what kind of story you want to tell
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- Decide very carefully who you are collaborating with
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- Consider how you'll put your superpower of universal language to work
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021 As conservation visual storytellers, we know that there is power in really amazing visuals. And we often believe that it is what we do behind the camera that really matters. Unfortunately, this is a completely false belief.
It is true that we need to have robust skill sets as visual storytellers, and that we need to create these really compelling images in order to advance a conservation issue toward a goal.
But that is not where the heavy lifting happens. It actually happens somewhere else.
So while your skill as a photographer is critical, of course, there's another skill set that we have to have, and that is what I'm diving into in this episode.
I'm going to tell you about what I call the three A's. When you have the three A's combined with your skills as a visual storyteller, that is when magic happens.
You'll Learn
- Action: Your big conservation goal and what you need people to actually do to reach it
- Audience: Identifying who it truly is that you need to take action
- Artifact: What you need to create in order to reach your true target audience and get them to take action
- How to put the 3 As together to make the best possible impact with your photography
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020: Steven David Johnson is a professor of Visual and Communication Arts at Eastern Mennonite University University. At the time of this recording, he's on sabbatical. And what he's choosing to do with his time is absolutely blowing the minds of fellow conservation photographers.
Steve is working on a project called Vernal Pools of Appalachia, and through this project he is perfecting a masterful blend of art and science – the kind of elegant yet fascinating photos that are what all conservation photographers dream of creating.
From salamander egg clutches that look like galaxies floating through space, to frogs that look like Rembrandt paintings. And yet, even though there is this artistic, painterly quality, it's still very much a really natural history photo that draws us in as interested people learning more about the species that are inside of these pools. It is amazing there's so much going on here that I had to get Steve under the podcast and ask, How are you doing this? And not only how are you doing this, but why.
In this episode, Steve talks about where he finds his inspiration, how he approaches his work in the vernal pools, and what it means to him as a conservation photographer to be focused on a project about the tiny, fragile things living in these minute ecosystems.
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019: Get the "15 Inspiration Triggers" download at JaymiH.com/19
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🌟 QUIZ! ✅ What's Your Hidden Storyteller Personality as a Nature Photographer or Filmmaker?
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018: Peter Mather is a brilliant and highly experienced conservation photographer. So when he put the call out to fellow photographers asking them to lend their skills to a cause, ears perked up.
Mather is is a leading voice in the fight to protect the Caribou calving grounds of Alaska's oil rich Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Recognizing that this is not just a conservation issue but a human rights issue, Mather lead a collaboration of photographers, filmmakers and writers to document the place, its people, and the wild life in an effort to bring attention to the urgent issue.
In this episode, Mather fills us in on the lessons he learned from the experience, both about the power of bringing conservation photographers together in a concerted effort but also what it personally took to be able to pull off such a collaboration.
If you're interested in bringing together other photographers or other creatives into a concerted effort for a conservation cause, you definitely want to listen to this interview. Mather is completely honest about what it really took - the ups and the downs, the limitations and tribulations it put on him as the lead as well as the amazing successes the teams pulled off.
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Bonus: It’s been about four weeks since things really got serious with COVID-19 in the US. There's been a lot of adjustments to make as living situations and financial situations have shifted in unexpected ways. For most of us, our work in the field as local photographers, assignment photographers, or instructors has been put on hold.
However, that doesn't mean everything has to be put on hold.
In fact, there's a lot each of us can work on right now to come out of this crisis stronger than ever.
This period of time will test our mindsets. It will require us to recognize limiting beliefs and flip them into solutions. It will require us to see the opportunity in every hardship.
And that’s what I’m digging into within this episode. We're covering six things to work on right now -- whether you are a hobbyist or a pro -- that will help you keep motivated, keep moving, and build up your photography work.
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017: When is a flawed photo a keeper?
This is a question asked while evaluating every single frame before hitting the delete button. It’s built into the workflow; what stays, what goes, and why. What merits being flagged as a winner in spite of, or because of flaws and how do you recognize it?
We dive into the details of measuring the value of your images - the content vs the technical quality.
For the full show notes and to read Brian Skerry's story of how one of his most iconic images was nearly passed over by an editor, head to JaymiH.com/17
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016: In Part One, Episode 15, we talked all about a Scope of Work and how it is basically your best buddy in maintaining a sanity and boosting your creativity during a conservation photography project. With that Scope of Work, you set your goals and your expectations and your time frames for your project.
Then, with that clarity in hand, it's time to really break things down.
In this episode, we're going to talk about how to craft your ultimate to do list. But don't get me wrong. This is not some sort of checklist, or even a schedule. It is way, way more than that. But first, grab the free template so you can draft your work breakdown and take notes as you listen.
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015: There are two tools that I use of the start of every project large or small, whether I'm working on a single short photo assignment or a multiyear photography project. As a freelancer with dozens of irons in the fire, I consider them absolutely vital for staying sane. The two tools are a scope of work and a work break down.
This episode is Part One of a two-part series that walks you through how to utilize these in your own photography work.
I know it might sound a little bit dry, but by the end of this episode you are going to be all about creating scope of works for your projects. Why? Because you'll see how a scope of work gives you clarity, keeps you motivated, and ultimately helps you be a smarter, more creative, and more effective conservation photographer.
And you don't have to start from scratch! I'm handing you the same exact template I use at the beginning of any project, so that you can download it and get focused on your own project starting right now.
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014: A day rate is what you charge to do a day's worth of work out in the field as a photographer. If you are getting started, you might have not even the vaguest idea what to charge. And if you're a pro, you might feel pressure to charge whatever it is that your peers or colleagues are charging in order to be competitive or in that same ballpark. Or you might feel like you have to accept whatever dairy is offered by your client in order to ensure that you land that assignment.
But the thing is, your day rate is a number that has to be founded in hard and fast facts if you want to run a profitable business. Your just-right day rate is a number you can calculate, then calibrate, once you understand your business needs, goals and industry expectations. In this episode, I walk you through what goes into calculating a day rate for a profitable conservation photography business.
And I have a very, very powerful tool for you to use to arrive at this all-important number.
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013: Images with soul are the images that change the world. It’s something that you learn with time and experience to naturally include in all your images. And when you find out how to inject your images with soul, you move into a whole new level of mastery and impact.
But how do you put soul into your photos?
Well today, I’m talking with someone whose is one of the best creative minds working in conservation visual storytelling today.
Morgan Heim of Neon Raven Story Labs is a professional conservation photographer and filmmaker who understands what it is to craft visuals with soul. Her work is by turns emotive, surprising, hilarious, and captivating. But always, always, Morgan infuses her work with a certain something, something that draws viewers in and makes them feel simultaneously curious, inspired and at home.
How she manages this? Well, that's what this interview is all about. We dish on her projects - everything from her fully original and amazingly unique take on the pertinent issue of wild crossings and car strikes, to how she settled into documenting the humanity of scientists working on the frontline of drug wars in our national parks (yes, you read that right), to how her ideas can cause scientists to transform from confused onlookers to jubilant participants in arts-n-crafts projects.
You'll Learn
- Ideas for boosting your creative spark
- How to build a transformative project, starting from your own personal "why"
- How to let moments drive your images
- Strategies for getting more emotive portraits for humans and wildlife alike
- And.... some weird skills that can come in handy at random times
From Morgan:
"When I first started with photography, there's so many rules that you have to learn. Like you need to get XYZ shots. And then also coming from a science background, you're looking at things very analytically, very objectively. Emotions are almost considered, like they're going to compromise what you are studying, what you are revealing to the world. But in photography and with storytelling, that's actually what you need to have. You need to be objective as much as possible to really kind of see issues from various angles. But you need to really embrace the emotive moment, and that means getting comfortable with your own emotions and getting comfortable with being in the presence of emotions by other people."
Conservation Photojournalism Workshop
My guess is this episode will get you inspired and fired up to take to the field with your camera. And when that happens, we have your back. Learn what it takes to find and photograph a conservation story through on-the-ground experience, and coaching from Morgan Heim and myself. I invite you to take a look at this 7-day workshop, and put your inspiration to work!
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012:
If you've been photographing for awhile now, then you're no stranger to creative blocks. They're especially pesky when you're in a very familiar place and you just aren't sure how to see it with fresh eyes and make photographs that are both unique to viewers and, that air energizing for you.
I have been in that slump before, for sure. And there was a trick that I used to get out of it, that worked really well.
Not only did it help to get me out of this creative slump, but I also became re-motivated in my photography as a whole because it reinforced that my ability to create images is all dependent on myself and my mindset.
In this episode, I'm walking you through the assignment that I gave myself that worked like gangbusters to break me out of that creative slump. This is a wonderful tool for you to lean on if you're finding yourself with a creative block or, you know, feeling just playing board with your images.
You'll Learn
- The importance of getting into the right mindset for breaking out of creative blocks
- The 7-step process for completing your own "photo assignment"
- How to ask questions through out your 7-step assignment to keep you on your creative toes
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There’s a lot happening right now that we cannot control. But what we can control is how we choose to respond, how we choose to show up for our families, our communities, our businesses.
And that’s what lead to this special episode.
Today I’m talking about how to build your own path to certainty in uncertain times.
I’m covering two mindset shifts that are essential for gaining bright spots of certainty in each day, the three step process for building that path through setting short-term goals, and the tools for achieving those goals regardless of what comes your way.
I also made a workbook for you because I want you to really have the tools to implement what I talk about in this episode. Download it and use the tools inside to implement what is covered in this episode. When you implement, those bright spots of certainty will give you so much stability as you navigate through to the other side of this turbulent time. JaymiH.com/certainty
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Download it and use the tools inside of it to create those bright spots of certainty will give you so much stability as you navigate through to the other side of this turbulent time.
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011: I battled my own style for awhile…Not in finding it, but in accepting it. I know it sounds strange. After all, isn't "finding your style" what every photographer aspires to? Actually, no. Especially. when you question if your style is what will earn you a paycheck. You question: Am I shooting the way editors want? The way clients want?
It's a difficult thing to find your style AND to find confidence within your style.
Inside this episode, I take you through my journey in finding and appreciating my own style with my camera, and in three critical things I learned in the process.
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010: Without a doubt in my mind, I wouldn't be where I am in this moment if it weren't for the supportive and inspiring community of friends and colleagues I'm lucky enough to be part of as I work inside conservation photography. This niche is a very unique one, with our own oddball challenges and creative highs and lows.
To get anywhere, you need connections – but not just professional connections. You need real relationships.
While the list of reasons why community is so essential is a very long one, there are three reasons that float to the top:
- A community understands where your head is at when it comes to brainstorming story ideas, project ideas and shot ideas. Since you’re in a certain creative field all together, they get what it means to really hash out a creative strategy or navigate challenges in the field.
- A community shares resources, from editor contacts and referrals to insights about publications, pricing your work, dealing with clients, or what to do in different circumstance. You know you’re not alone or starting from square one, ever.
- A. community understands the ups and downs. When you gain an accomplishment that the rest of your friends and family think is nice and politely smile and nod, your community knows what a big deal that is and can celebrate properly alongside you.
So how do you build up this kind of career-boosting, supportive community?
It's all. about what YOU put into it.
An outstanding community is built up through your actions, and how you approach being a member. In this episode, I walk you through the three secrets to success.
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009: Why is having a continuously growing email list so important to both your business and your impact as a conservation visual storyteller?
This is a really, really important question to be asking right now.
Imagine that you're documenting a conservation issue that's near and dear to your heart. And a really time-sensitive problem pops up. Maybe there's a legal decision that's about to take place, or a critically important nonprofit is losing funding. And you know that if you could get 500 signatures on a petition, or 200 people to call their state representatives, or 100 people to donate $5 so that you can get out into the field with your camera to document what's happening ... that it would make a huge difference in turning the tide on your conservation issue.
You might have tried putting call-outs like this on social media and gotten nothing but crickets back.
Imagine if instead, you could put a call out and people actually saw the message, and took action.
That's the power of a well-nurtured email list.
And that's why I spend an entire episode walking you through step-by-step how to create, grow, and consistently connect with your email list.
Even if you are an amateur photographer, or you’re barely getting started. Even if you’re a pro who primarily does assignment photography. Even if you don’t yet know why on earth you’d use a list or what on earth you’d email about…
You absolutely need to be building an email list right now.
I've even made you something extra special! Grab your free downloadable starter kit for creating your mailing list. This kit walks you through all the steps I cover in this episode, and is your key to a clear, actionable path for launching your ever so critical email list.
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You'll Learn
- How you can use an email list to make a bigger impact with your work
- The 6 simple yet essential steps for starting, launching and growing your email list
- Tools for attracting new people to your email list
- The secret to batching your planning, writing and scheduling so you never feel like your list is a burden
- Tips for an engaging welcome email
- A bunch of ideas and inspiration for what to write to your subscribers
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008: Clay has accomplished extraordinary things in his work - and much of it accomplished after the photos have been made. In this episode, we get to sit down with Clay as he shares both the extraordinary stories of field work with camera in hand, and his knowledge and advice about what to do to really make an impact.
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007: It is truly incredible how much information and emotion can be packed into a single photograph documenting the briefest moment in time. Yet one image equals just one moment. So what is required when you need to convey the complexity and nuance of a large and multifaceted story?
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006: If there is one single simple tool that can radically up your game as a conservation photographer, it's this.
And no, I'm not talking about camera gear, or grant writing strategies, or even environmental communication…
I'm going to get super blunt. Too few conservation photographers are putting in the much-needed work of understanding business and marketing. But, we're going to change that together. Starting right now. Because I have a tool for you that's going to make you flat-out excited about the business side of our work.
This one tool can do everything from lighting a fire under your creative vision, to turning the dial up to 11 on your conservation project’s reach and impact, to absolutely transforming how you handle the business side of your work. This simple strategy is equal to hanging out with high quality people and having amazing conversions. In fact, that’s exactly what this tool is! In this episode, we are talking about Masterminds!
If you love sitting down with a small group of folks whose opinions you value and whose work you respect, and having conversations that leave you feeling like you can take on the world, then you're going to love what is in this episode.
Today, I'm walking you through what a Mastermind group is, what it can do for you and, ever so importantly, how you can create one ... like, right now!
You'll Learn:
- The structure of an effective mastermind group
- How to select people to be in your own mastermind group
- The best meeting structure so everyone gets the most out of them
- Potential hiccups to watch out for, and how to prevent them
It's really good stuff, and I can darn near guarantee that if you put in the work to building a great mastermind group, you're going to see amazing results.
But if you want to be part of a powerful mastermind group, and need help facilitating it, I've got your back. I offer two mastermind groups inside of WildIdeaLab.com!
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005: It’s all about mindset, and this episode will help you get on the right track!
This is from a live training I held in early 2022, and you get the whole experience.
If you want to skip the intro stuff and get straight to the nitty gritty, 👉🏽 **jump to the 9:18 mark.
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004: In this episode, I walk you through one of my super easy strategies for getting my work out into the world with minimal effort.
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🌟 QUIZ! ✅ What's Your Hidden Storyteller Personality as a Nature Photographer or Filmmaker?
Take the quick quiz to discover your creative super-strengths as a conservation-focused visual storyteller. Get a custom action plan based on your results so that you know exactly what to do next to gain clarity, momentum and impact with your imagery. This is coming straight from a full-time pro photographer/editor with 10 years experience & an obsession with helping you reach your world-changing goals.
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002 It isn’t easy getting started in something new, especially in conservation photography where you’re juggling gaining technical skills with your camera, artistic skills with your composition, field experience, connections with editors, and most importantly, knowing if your images are actually reaching an audience and making an impact. It’s tough - but it’s also completely doable. Here are the common sticking points when you’re starting out and strategies for blowing past them and finding success.
Starting out in conservation photography can feel a little bit like a marathon race…
through a forest…
with fallen logs across your path…
and branches thwapping your face…
and really cold creeks to wade across that have those slippery algea-covered ankle-twisting cobblestones at the bottom…
and then there's the bogs…
And it's all so much fun! Even the difficult bits.
Because getting to the other side of those difficult bits is exhilarating.
But it's helpful if you have some strategies in place for when you do hit those obstacles, so you don't get too frustrated, or worse, stop all forward progress. Even the most prepared of us still appreciate a few insider tips so that those problem areas can be navigated through or avoided altogether. So today we’re going to tackle five common hurdles when starting out on this crazy and entertaining run, and strategies for leaping them.
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Take the quick quiz to discover your creative super-strengths as a conservation-focused visual storyteller. Get a custom action plan based on your results so that you know exactly what to do next to gain clarity, momentum and impact with your imagery. This is coming straight from a full-time pro photographer/editor with 10 years experience & an obsession with helping you reach your world-changing goals.
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🌟 QUIZ! ✅ What's Your Hidden Storyteller Personality as a Nature Photographer or Filmmaker?
Take the quick quiz to discover your creative super-strengths as a conservation-focused visual storyteller. Get a custom action plan based on your results so that you know exactly what to do next to gain clarity, momentum and impact with your imagery. This is coming straight from a full-time pro photographer/editor with 10 years experience & an obsession with helping you reach your world-changing goals.
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001: How can you make a bigger impact with your images? How do you reach a larger audience with your photography, and get that audience to act? And importantly, how can you make a living in this "do-good" niche of conservation photography? It's time to take a deep dive into the art and science of being an effective conservation visual storyteller.
I hope you enjoy the first episode, where you'll hear about the who, what, why and what to expect from this podcast dedicated to conservation photographers who are ready to make an impact.
🌟 QUIZ! ✅ What's Your Hidden Storyteller Personality as a Nature Photographer or Filmmaker?
Take the quick quiz to discover your creative super-strengths as a conservation-focused visual storyteller. Get a custom action plan based on your results so that you know exactly what to do next to gain clarity, momentum and impact with your imagery. This is coming straight from a full-time pro photographer/editor with 10 years experience & an obsession with helping you reach your world-changing goals.
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