Impact: The Conservation Photography Podcast

By Jaymi Heimbuch | Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy ®

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If you're 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!

Episode Date
Big Announcement!
Oct 17, 2023
Thinking Critically About Conservation with Dudley Edmondson
Oct 10, 2023
3 Essential Strategies for Staying on Track in Any Photo Project
Sep 12, 2023
How to Cultivate Creativity In Your Photography Practice
Sep 05, 2023
How A.I. Will Change Conservation Photography with Allen Murabayashi
Aug 22, 2023
Advocacy vs Photojournalism In Conservation Photography
Aug 15, 2023
5 Ways to Improve Your Photos Through Storytelling
Aug 08, 2023
How to Get Started in Camera Trap Photography
Aug 03, 2023
4 Ways Local Photo Stories Grow Your Photography Skills
Aug 01, 2023
Photo Essays vs Photo Stories
Jul 27, 2023
How to Build a Conservation Photography Collective with Josh Deleenheer
Jul 25, 2023
Experience the Joy of Photographing Owls
Jul 20, 2023
How to Get Hired for Assignments as a Conservation Photographer in 4 Steps
Jul 18, 2023
Photographing the Night Sky: How to Get Started
Jul 13, 2023
Being A Photonaturalist with Tony Wu
Jul 11, 2023
Is Conservation Photography Right for You? 5 Ways to Know if It's a Fit
Apr 18, 2023
5 Most Important Things to Focus on to Dramatically Improve Your Photos Fast
Apr 11, 2023
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting a Photo Project
Apr 04, 2023
Starting a Successful Nature Photography Career with Alyce Bender
Mar 28, 2023
3 Things to Fix on Your Website So Photo Editors Can Find You
Mar 21, 2023
The Making of a Self-Published Conservation Magazine with Melissa Schäfer
Mar 14, 2023
Encore! From Getting Started To Growing a Business, Inspirational Advice From Our Interviews
Mar 08, 2023
How to Get People to Care (and Act!) for Conservation with Brooke Tully
Feb 28, 2023
Starting a Photo Career, Mentorship, and Finding Story Ideas with Underwater Photographer Shane Gross
Feb 21, 2023
Strategies for Coping with Stress as a Conservation Photographer with Anna Pantano
Feb 14, 2023
How to Craft a Mentorship - Advice from Photo Editors and Pro Photographers
Feb 07, 2023
Backyard Camera Traps and Worldwide Workshops with Roy Toft
Jan 31, 2023
Essential Tax Tips for Photographers with Tiffany Bastian
Jan 24, 2023
What to Do If Your Photo Story Idea Has Been "Done" Already (5 Ways to Find Fresh Angles)
Jan 10, 2023
An Inside Look at Working With a Photo Editor with Sabine Meyer of Audubon Magazine and Photographer Morgan Heim
Jan 03, 2023
Behind the Scenes of a Photo Shoot (+ How to Build Your Photo Story Skills in 1 Hour)
Dec 27, 2022
How to Interview Photo Story Characters: Expert Advice from a Pro Ghost Writer
Dec 20, 2022
3 Steps to Turn 1 Photo Story into Many (plus a Case Study)
Dec 13, 2022
Which of These 4 Categories of Photos Are You Most Focused On?
Dec 09, 2022
4 Strategies to Find Time For Photography In Your Busy, Busy Life
Dec 06, 2022
How to Choose What Photos to Post (and What to Hold Back) on Social Media
Dec 02, 2022
100 Rejections, Finding Fresh Photo Stories, and Passionate Persistence with Jules Jacobs
Nov 29, 2022
What Happened When A National Geographic Photographer Showed Up to This Student's Photo Shoot
Nov 25, 2022
If You're Worried You're Not "Good Enough" To Be An Impactful Conservation Photographer...
Nov 22, 2022
Add This To Your Licensing Agreement with a Nonprofit (Even If You're Donating Images)
Nov 18, 2022
5 Steps to Turning your Conservation Photography Hobby into a Profitable Side Hustle
Nov 15, 2022
Improve Your Outdoor Photography Adventures With This Essential Addition to Your Kit
Nov 11, 2022
How to Always Have Funds for Your Photography Passion (a Simple System for Guilt-Free Spending!)
Nov 08, 2022
A Smart Strategy to Ease the Agony of Editing a Photo Portfolio
Nov 03, 2022
How to Create Personal Narrative Photo Stories That Viewers LOVE
Nov 01, 2022
How to Choose The Best Portfolios for Your Photography Website
Oct 28, 2022
3 Ways Conservation Photographers Get Paid (or Volunteer)
Oct 25, 2022
Surprise! Guess who joined the show...
Oct 24, 2022
Living with Scientists In the Arctic and Making Immersive Photo Stories with Lianna Nixon
Oct 18, 2022
6 Books That Forever Changed My Conservation Photography
Oct 11, 2022
Creating Field Guides and Books for Conservation with Clay Bolt
Oct 04, 2022
How to Find Local Organizations to Collaborate with for Photography
Sep 27, 2022
How a Photographer and a Scientist Raised $100,000 for Sloths with Suzi Eszterhas and Dr. Rebecca Cliff
Sep 20, 2022
Filming The Return of Piping Plovers to Ohio After 83 Years with Christy Frank
Jul 19, 2022
7 types of photo stories every conservation nonprofit needs
Jun 21, 2022
How I Edit Conservation Photo Stories
Jun 07, 2022
What to Photograph When You’re in a Creative Rut with Morgan Heim
May 24, 2022
Getting Local Photo Stories in National Mainstream Publications with Anne Readel
Apr 26, 2022
Pitching Conservation Photo Stories with Steven Bedard of bioGraphic Magazine
Apr 19, 2022
Slipping Conservation Values into Commercial Photography with Rebecca Stumpf
Apr 04, 2022
Bird Photography for Conservation with Gerrit Vyn
Mar 22, 2022
How to Bring Empathy into Your Conservation Photography with Eric Bailey
Mar 08, 2022
Conservation Beyond the Camera with Pete Oxford
Feb 22, 2022
Strategies for Successful Shoots (When Everything Goes Wrong) with Morgan Heim
Feb 01, 2022
Getting Started in Conservation Visual Storytelling? Great Advice from Professional Photographers
Dec 29, 2021
Guest Episode: Visual Perception and Cultivating Creativity With Colleen Miniuk
Dec 07, 2021
How to Market Your Conservation Stories and Campaigns with Robin Moore and Arnelle Lozada of Re:wild
Nov 23, 2021
Publishing Photo Books for Conservation with Helen Cherullo of Braided River
Nov 09, 2021
How to Start a Successful Career in Underwater Conservation Filmmaking with Inka Cresswell
Oct 26, 2021
How This Filmmaker Goes Beyond Premieres for Conservation Impact - An Interview with Gunjan Menon
Oct 12, 2021
How To Get 100 Million Image Views For Conservation Causes with Benjamin Von Wong
Sep 28, 2021
Marine Scientist Turns to Conservation Photography & Filmmaking as Outlet for Her Inner Artist: An Interview with Dr. Shireen Rahimi
Aug 17, 2021
How to Balance a Million Photography Projects Without The Overwhelm (Q&As)
Aug 03, 2021
Macro Photography, Staying Centered, and Removing the Insect Eww-Factor with Joseph Ferraro
Jul 20, 2021
Animal Photojournalism and the Domestic Side of Conservation with Jo-Anne McArthur
Jul 13, 2021
What Lens Are You Using? Diversity in Visual Storytelling with Dewi Marquis
Jul 06, 2021
How to Get Your Conservation Photography Into Galleries with Steven DeWitt
Jun 29, 2021
Diving into Secrets of the Whales: An Interview with Brian Skerry
Jun 22, 2021
Getting Your First Conservation Photo Project Out To Multiple Publications with Carla Rhodes
Jun 15, 2021
Behind the Scenes of the Jackson Wild Collective with Melanie Judd
Jun 08, 2021
All About Photography Mentorships with Sabine Meyer of Audubon Magazine
Jun 01, 2021
Equality in Wildlife Photography Competitions - An interview with Big Picture's Suzi Eszterhas and Rhonda Rubinstein
May 25, 2021
How to Get Started in Conservation Filmmaking with Morgan Heim
May 11, 2021
Getting Your Partner Onboard With Your Photography Business: An Interview With (My Partner) Nick
May 04, 2021
How to Build a Brand Kit for Your Conservation Photography Project with Kika Tuff of Impact Media Lab
Apr 27, 2021
Filmmaking, Freelancing, Diversity, and More with Ryan Wilkes
Apr 20, 2021
How to Nurture Your Creative Self as a Conservation Photographer with Melyssa St. Michael
Apr 06, 2021
Crafting a Conservation Photo Project from Scratch (and Winning a Grant to Fund It!) with Gretchen Kay Stuart
Mar 23, 2021
5 Strategies to Find the Positive Angle In Every Conservation Photo Story
Mar 19, 2021
20 Years Photographing A Disappearing Bird: An Interview with Noppadol Paothong
Mar 16, 2021
Creating A Conservation-Focused Wildlife Photography Tour Company with Sebastian Kennerknecht
Mar 09, 2021
Making the Move From Scientist to Full-Time Professional Conservation Photographer with Luciane Coletti
Feb 23, 2021
3 Myths About Conservation Photography That Are Holding You Back (with Morgan Heim)
Feb 17, 2021
The Magical Ah-Ha Moment of Finding Conservation Visual Storytelling with Kathy Lichtendahl
Feb 09, 2021
5 Mindset Questions That Transform Your Photography
Feb 02, 2021
The Evolution of a Photo Editor: An Interview with Susan McElhinney of Ranger Rick Magazine
Jan 19, 2021
How to Make Time for Photography (Even When Life Gets Busy)
Jan 12, 2021
3 Types of Conservation Stories You Can Photograph Near Home
Jan 05, 2021
6 Surprising Resolutions for Conservation Photographers
Jan 01, 2021
All About Your Image Rights with Erick Howard, Attorney
Dec 29, 2020
Why You MUST Find Your Why
Dec 22, 2020
Avoid These 2 Common Photo Story Pitching Pitfalls
Dec 15, 2020
How to Find a Fiscal Sponsor for Your Conservation Photography Projects with Vance Martin of WILD Foundation
Dec 08, 2020
Part 3: Behind the Scenes of a Long Term Photography Project
Dec 01, 2020
How to Start a Conservation Photo Story in 6 Steps
Nov 24, 2020
How to Become a Conservation Photographer
Nov 17, 2020
The Secret to Confidence? It's NOT About You
Nov 10, 2020
Quit Donating Your Images (Why + Tips for How to Say No)
Oct 27, 2020
How to Be a Better Volunteer with These 7 Business Mindset Strategies
Oct 13, 2020
Part 2: Behind The Scenes of a Long-Term Photography Project
Oct 06, 2020
From Getting Started to Making Big Change: Inspirational Advice From Our Interviews
Sep 29, 2020
Starting Conservation Photography on a Tight Budget: 5 Best Places to Spend Your Money
Sep 22, 2020
Use Tracking Skills to Find & Photograph Elusive Wildlife with David Moskowitz
Sep 15, 2020
3 Ways Detail Photos Are Essential for an Immersive Experience
Sep 08, 2020
Her Wild Vision Initiative Launches a New Directory for Photographers
Sep 01, 2020
Building A Career In Conservation Photography with Lauren Owens Lambert
Aug 25, 2020
How to Be A Persuasive Conservation Photographer
Aug 18, 2020
Part 1: Behind The Scenes of a Long-Term Photography Project
Aug 11, 2020
The Secret Ingredient for Epic Photographs with Mac Stone
Aug 04, 2020
3-Step Process for Photographing Powerful People Portraits
Jul 28, 2020
3 Simple Ways to Fund Your Photography Project
Jul 21, 2020
Think “Laterally” to Build a Smarter Conservation Photography Business with Kika Tuff
Jul 14, 2020
Reactive Shooting vs Proactive Shooting (And How To Make The Shift)
Jul 07, 2020
3 Tools Essential To My Photography Business
Jun 30, 2020
Finding Courage to Begin Your First Conservation Photography Project with Carla Rhodes
Jun 23, 2020
3 Critical Questions To Go From Inspiration to Creative Action
Jun 19, 2020
How Vulnerability Makes You A Stronger Conservation Photographer
Jun 16, 2020
How to Win Wildlife Conservation Photography Grants in 3 Steps
Jun 09, 2020
She Built Conservation Into Her Photo Business Strategy & Raised $200k: Interview with Suzi Eszterhas
Jun 02, 2020
One Simple Strategy Saves You From Photo Project Burn-Out
May 28, 2020
5 Essential Elements Of A Conservation Photography Project Budget (Free Template)
May 26, 2020
Finding Conservation Stories in Your Backyard: Interview with Mike Forsberg
May 19, 2020
Pitching a Photo Editor? Do These 3 Things Before You Hit Send
May 12, 2020
Urban Wildlife Photography: 5 Steps for Getting Started
May 05, 2020
Want Change? These 3 Essential Questions are More Important Than Your Camera Skills
May 01, 2020
How to Boost the Impact of Your Photos with Steven David Johnson
Apr 28, 2020
5 Conservation Photography Projects You Can Start Today
Apr 21, 2020
Building Powerful Conservation Efforts Through Collaboration with Peter Mather
Apr 14, 2020
How to Value Content Over Quality in Your Photographs
Apr 07, 2020
Your Photo Project Needs A Work Breakdown & Here's How to Create One
Apr 03, 2020
How To Build A Scope Of Work For A Photo Assignment
Apr 03, 2020
How to Price Your Photography: A Step-by-Step Guide to Calculating Your Day Rate
Mar 31, 2020
How to Put Soul into Your Photo Story with Morgan Heim
Mar 27, 2020
7 Steps to Overcome Creative Blocks in Your Photography
Mar 24, 2020
3 Tough Truths to Finding Your Style as a Photographer
Mar 17, 2020
3 Secrets to Building a Career-Boosting Community Inside Conservation Photography
Mar 10, 2020
Why Building an Email List is Important for Your Photography (Plus a Step-By-Step Guide For How To Start One)
Mar 03, 2020
How to Make an Impact as a Conservation Photographer with Clay Bolt
Feb 25, 2020
The 6 Must-Have Shots for a Photo Story
Feb 21, 2020
How a Mastermind Group Transforms Your Photography
Feb 18, 2020
How to Connect with Photo Editors Without Pitching
Feb 07, 2020
5 Mindset Shifts to Become a Pro Conservation Photographer
Feb 07, 2020
5 Biggest Challenges of Becoming a Conservation Photographer (And How To Overcome Them)
Feb 05, 2020
How to Make a Photography Portfolio in 5 Steps
Feb 05, 2020
Welcome to Impact: the Conservation Photography Podcast
Feb 01, 2020