Ron Hayes talks with Sebastian Kennerknecht of Cat Expeditions about his path from biology to conservation photography, the business lessons he learned working under National Geographic photographer Frans Lanting, and the long-term project of photographing every wild cat species on Earth. They also dig into camera trapping, field logistics, and what it takes to build trust with biologists and wildlife in the field.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

02:00 Sebastian's Journey into Conservation Photography

06:05 The Business of Photography and Mentorship

11:09 The Project: Photographing All Wild Cat Species

14:56 Logistics of Photographing Elusive Cats

20:15 Networking and Building Relationships in Wildlife Photography

25:43 Favorite Outdoor Experiences and Species to Photograph

30:02 Challenges in Capturing Rare Cat Species

34:52 Conclusion and Where to Follow Sebastian's Work

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LINKS

Pictureline — www.pictureline.com

Canon USA — www.usa.canon.com

Cat Expeditions — www.catexpeditions.com

YouTube — Cat ExpeditionsTV

Instagram — @CatExpeditions

Instagram — @PumaPix

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LINKS

Pictureline — https://www.pictureline.com

Canon USA — https://www.usa.canon.com

Welcome to another “Fresh From the Field” segment. Jason Loftus and guests from his recent trip to Africa sit down to discuss the shoot, reviewing the shots they captured and sharing their favorite experiences. Join us for this brief episode that captures the energy of this epic photographic trip.

Chapters

00:00 — Opening from the field

00:18 — Welcome to a special Africa edition

00:48 — Roundtable setup: favorite moments from the trip

01:03 — Kelly: last lodge, best photo opportunities

01:52 — Terry: amazing accommodations and baby elephants

03:41 — Amy: lion cubs, males, and standout game viewing

04:54 — Lane: the people, the laughs, and the big tusker

06:13 — Ron: first safari, close animal encounters, and the ride of a lifetime

07:56 — Marcus: first Africa trip and nonstop wildlife excitement

09:32 — Drew: why every safari day feels unpredictable and magical

11:29 — Camp life, smells, and the boma dinner experience

13:11 — Final thanks, gear shoutout, and trip recap

14:46 — Closing thoughts and sign-off

Thanks for tuning in to the Beyond the Wild Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to stay notified about upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing pleasure! Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.

Links

Kelly — Instagram: @Kellys_Wildlife

Terry Hansen — Instagram: @T69_Ultraglide

Amy / Adventure Amy — Instagram: @Adventure_Amy

Lane — Instagram: @Lane_Colyer

Ron Johnson — Instagram: @RonJohnsonPhotography

Marcus — Instagram: @MarcusJohnsonPhotography

Drew — Instagram: @Voyager_Imagery

Pictureline — https://www.pictureline.com

Canon USA — https://www.usa.canon.com

YouTube —https://youtu.be/qByfSLekqEc