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Erin Ranney: Filming The Matriarchs of the Animal Kingdom (Wildlife Stories through the lens)
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Filming Bears, Deep Seas & the Matriarchs of the Wild
🎙️ Adventure Diaries Podcast
From grizzly bear close calls in Alaska to exploring 4,000 meters below the sea, wildlife cinematographer Erin Ranney takes us deep into some of the wildest places on Earth.
Erin has filmed for National Geographic, Disney, BBC, IMAX, and was part of the groundbreaking all-female production team behind Queens, a visually stunning documentary that redefined how we tell stories about animal leadership—through the lens of matriarchal power.
A third-generation fisherwoman from Bristol Bay, Alaska—home to the world’s largest sockeye salmon run—Erin shares how growing up between forests and fisheries gave her a lifelong connection to nature, a strong work ethic, and a deep respect for wildlife.
We talk about:
- 💥 Her funniest bear encounter (mid-bathroom break in Katmai!)
- 🐾 Filming adolescent grizzlies and why they’re the real troublemakers
- 🎓 Switching from veterinary science to ecology thanks to a fly-fishing class
- 🎥 Getting hooked on photography in Madagascar with a Costco camera
- 🛥️ Exploring the deep ocean with the Nautilus Live team
- 🐘 Filming elephants for Queens and navigating heartbreaking animal moments
- 🎞️ Founding Wildlife Cameramen Community and mentoring through Girls Who Click
- 🧭 Her passion project retracing her bush pilot grandmother’s remote Alaskan adventures
Plus, we round things off with Erin’s Call to Adventure, Pay It Forward conservation picks, and some quick-fire questions—including the advice she lives by:
"Lift as you climb."
🎧 Whether you love wildlife, adventure, conservation, or just great storytelling—this episode has it all.
Thanks For Listening.
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#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld
Chapters
1. Hilarious Bear Encounter (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to The Adventure Diaries Podcast (00:01:12)
3. Meet Erin Ranney: Wildlife Cinematographer (00:01:35)
4. Erin's Alaskan Roots and Fishing Heritage (00:02:12)
5. Growing Up Between Alaska and Washington (00:03:29)
6. First Bear Encounters and Fishing Life (00:04:59)
7. The Fishing Industry in Bristol Bay (00:05:26)
8. Challenges and Joys of Commercial Fishing (00:06:40)
9. From Fishing to Ecology Studies (00:09:22)
10. Discovering a Passion for Photography in Madagascar (00:11:22)
11. Pursuing Wildlife Filmmaking in the UK (00:13:04)
12. Filming Grizzlies and Mentorship (00:14:55)
13. Empowering Women in Wildlife Filmmaking (00:18:43)
14. Deep Sea Exploration with Nautilus Live (00:21:09)
15. Travel Adventures and Sea Legs (00:23:51)
16. Behind the Scenes of National Geographics 'Queens's' (00:24:55)
17. Filming Wildlife: Challenges and Emotions (00:28:03)
18. Memorable Moments and Logistics (00:30:07)
19. Future Projects and Personal Stories (00:32:26)
20. Closing Traditions and Fun Questions (00:35:55)
99 episodes
Manage episode 471111964 series 3523753
🎙️ Please make sure to 'Follow' the show - It Really helps the show, Thanks!
🚨 Don't FORGET to Join the Adventure Newsletter Here 🚨😎
Filming Bears, Deep Seas & the Matriarchs of the Wild
🎙️ Adventure Diaries Podcast
From grizzly bear close calls in Alaska to exploring 4,000 meters below the sea, wildlife cinematographer Erin Ranney takes us deep into some of the wildest places on Earth.
Erin has filmed for National Geographic, Disney, BBC, IMAX, and was part of the groundbreaking all-female production team behind Queens, a visually stunning documentary that redefined how we tell stories about animal leadership—through the lens of matriarchal power.
A third-generation fisherwoman from Bristol Bay, Alaska—home to the world’s largest sockeye salmon run—Erin shares how growing up between forests and fisheries gave her a lifelong connection to nature, a strong work ethic, and a deep respect for wildlife.
We talk about:
- 💥 Her funniest bear encounter (mid-bathroom break in Katmai!)
- 🐾 Filming adolescent grizzlies and why they’re the real troublemakers
- 🎓 Switching from veterinary science to ecology thanks to a fly-fishing class
- 🎥 Getting hooked on photography in Madagascar with a Costco camera
- 🛥️ Exploring the deep ocean with the Nautilus Live team
- 🐘 Filming elephants for Queens and navigating heartbreaking animal moments
- 🎞️ Founding Wildlife Cameramen Community and mentoring through Girls Who Click
- 🧭 Her passion project retracing her bush pilot grandmother’s remote Alaskan adventures
Plus, we round things off with Erin’s Call to Adventure, Pay It Forward conservation picks, and some quick-fire questions—including the advice she lives by:
"Lift as you climb."
🎧 Whether you love wildlife, adventure, conservation, or just great storytelling—this episode has it all.
Thanks For Listening.
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content.
Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates.
Have a topic suggestion? Email us at [email protected].
AdventureDiaries.com
#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld
Chapters
1. Hilarious Bear Encounter (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to The Adventure Diaries Podcast (00:01:12)
3. Meet Erin Ranney: Wildlife Cinematographer (00:01:35)
4. Erin's Alaskan Roots and Fishing Heritage (00:02:12)
5. Growing Up Between Alaska and Washington (00:03:29)
6. First Bear Encounters and Fishing Life (00:04:59)
7. The Fishing Industry in Bristol Bay (00:05:26)
8. Challenges and Joys of Commercial Fishing (00:06:40)
9. From Fishing to Ecology Studies (00:09:22)
10. Discovering a Passion for Photography in Madagascar (00:11:22)
11. Pursuing Wildlife Filmmaking in the UK (00:13:04)
12. Filming Grizzlies and Mentorship (00:14:55)
13. Empowering Women in Wildlife Filmmaking (00:18:43)
14. Deep Sea Exploration with Nautilus Live (00:21:09)
15. Travel Adventures and Sea Legs (00:23:51)
16. Behind the Scenes of National Geographics 'Queens's' (00:24:55)
17. Filming Wildlife: Challenges and Emotions (00:28:03)
18. Memorable Moments and Logistics (00:30:07)
19. Future Projects and Personal Stories (00:32:26)
20. Closing Traditions and Fun Questions (00:35:55)
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