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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