Episode 23: Wildlife Conversations with Alex Stavrou & Evan Watts

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Wildlife Conversations with Jen Ritchie

Jen Ritchie

40 episodes

4 days ago

Wildlife Photographer Jen Ritchie hosts a live chat, recorded with a web audience, that includes wildlife photographer interviews, live question and answer, and a speed round. The podcast exists to share more voices in the genre and to build community outside of social media. Our goal is to be a space where creatives who are passionate about wildlife photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@JenRitchiePhotography

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Episode 23: Wildlife Conversations with Alex Stavrou & Evan Watts

Wildlife Conversations with Jen Ritchie

1 hour 16 minutes 23 seconds

5 months ago

Episode 23: Wildlife Conversations with Alex Stavrou & Evan Watts

| Wildlife Conversations with Alex Stavrou and Evan Watts, Episode 23 |

Wildlife Conversations welcomes documentary filmmaker Alex Stavrou and wildlife photographer Evan Watts to discuss the new documentary, 399 Forever.

In a world full of social media, influencers, and photographers, how did this affect Grizzly 399 and her fame and at what price? Alex explores bear viewing in this new age and some of the Greater Yellowstone photographers and guides who know her story and how it’s affected their careers, their photography, adaptation, conservation, and their own lives.

We hear from wildlife photographer and YouTuber Evan Watts, as well, and learn more about his participation in the documentary. Evan also shares some of his beautiful work with us, including the iconic image of Grizzly 399 and Spirit on the day they emerged from the den.

Listen in as we talk about. . .

- Grizzly 399 and her legacy

- their journey to photography and filmmaking

- what drew them to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem

- how social media changes the way we coexist with grizzlies in the GYE

- social media, bear jams, and Grizzly 399

- Introversion and being alone in nature vs. the social game of a wildlife photographer

- Grizzly 610s accident and ethical practices

- the loss of Grizzly 399 and what that means for the future

- ways we can coexist with bears (bear resistant trash cans, reduced speed limits, education, awareness)

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WHERE TO FIND ALEX AND 399 FOREVER

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stavy3000/

https://www.instagram.com/399doc/

Website: https://www.alexstav.com/

399 Forever Store: https://www.alexstav.com/projects-6

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575851491581&sk=about

Support the doc: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/399-forever#/

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WHERE TO FIND EVAN

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wattswildlifephoto/

YouTube: @wattswildlifephoto

Website: https://www.wattswildlifephotography.com/

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WHERE TO FIND JEN

⁠Website: https://jenlritchie.com/

Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ and

https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/

Support the podcast: https://jenlritchie.com/support/

Grab my ⁠free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/

See what's in my camera bag here: ⁠https://jenlritchie.com/photographer/

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Wildlife Conversations Podcast exists to share more voices in the genre and to build community outside of social media. Its goal is to be a space where creatives who are passionate about wildlife and nature photography can share their stories, wisdom, adventures, and tips in a fun, welcoming place.