Episode 98

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.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest02:00 Sebastian's Journey into Conservation Photography06:05 The Business of Photography and Mentorship11:09 The Project: Photographing All Wild Cat Species14:56 Logistics of Photographing Elusive Cats20:15 Networking and Building Relationships in Wildlife Photography25:43 Favorite Outdoor Experiences and Species to Photograph30:02 Challenges in Capturing Rare Cat Species34:52 Conclusion and Where to Follow Sebastian's WorkThanks 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.LINKSPictureline — www.pictureline.com Canon USA — www.usa.canon.comCat Expeditions — www.catexpeditions.comYouTube — Cat ExpeditionsTVInstagram — @CatExpeditionsInstagram — @PumaPix