Episode 98

Beyond the Wild · Aug 7, 2026 · 51m

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…