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I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

I've had an influx of emails asking about my path into my career and my background so I thought I'd finally make an intro post. There's only so much you can fit into one of these posts (and I lost momentum several times) so if you have any other questions please do ask in the comments.

Every person's path into the industry is different. You'll hear this over and over when you ask for advice or how you should pursue getting into the field.

I've had a lot of fails over the last decade (still have never had a successful grant application for example 😆), but it's been a really fun journey. I'm excited to see what's next.

I would also point out, I don't only film. I work other jobs still at times (I think I got that from my dad 😆) and I love that. 🐟🐑🌲

Erin Ranney, a wildlife cinematographer with extensive global fieldwork experience, shares insights into her preferred camera equipment for capturing animal behaviors while respecting their natural environment.

“QUEENS has been this amazing chance for me to grow as a camerawoman and to get my hands on tools I probably never would have otherwise.”

- Erin Ranney, wildlife cinematographer @e.ranney

I’m excited to share a “first look” of our film doing the festival rounds. We filmed this about 4 yrs ago. Its not commissioned (not commercial), completely self-funded and was, and still is, a true passion project.

Sara wrote the description:

“In My Alaskan Journey, wildlife camerawoman Erin Ranney explores four unique areas of Alaska’s coast, revealing stunning landscapes and iconic wildlife along the way. Guided by Alaska’s history, her family’s stories, and her own memories, Erin’s journey weaves the past with the present, and paints a hopeful future for the land and wildlife of coastal Alaska.”

I’m so grateful for everyone who helped with this project, our AMAZING team and my family for sharing their stories and making this project possible. I cannot thank my family enough, especially my parents and my aunt and uncle.
Big thanks to @jack_j87 for bringing this to life (from filming to editing to producing to more). To @saraofthewild ,Kris Ranney, @willnphoto , @rowanaitchison , @tvcameragirl and @jasonsching for their stunning filming on this. To @brownbeats for the beautiful music and sound design. To @brighty_dit_editor for her incredible color work.To my sister, @alexan.ranney , for her amazing script work. To Wills Brown for his awesome editing work in the last stages. To @jstearnsderulo who believed in it from the start and helped with development. To @augustisland for helping last minute when we were looking for footage of Pebble protests and letting us use a couple of his clips. To my former elementary teacher, Mr. Archer, for recording the narration in his studio. And to every person who encouraged and helped us over the years- watched cuts, read over scripts and more.

This was filmed in the homelands of the Eyak, Lingit Aani (Tlingit), Yup’ik/Cup’ik and Alutiiq (Sugpiaq). For thousands of years these ecosystems and this land has been protected and cared for by these communities. And I am grateful to be a guest on these lands. I encourage everyone to support local indigenous led groups in these areas like @unitedtribesofbristolbay and @defendyakutat who continue to work to protect these areas.

From frozen snowscape to fancy dress, from polar productions to pretty parties, from awkward chicks to award chicks...however you want to say it, we can do it all! This behind the scenes footage from Secrets of the Penguins is from three different shoots, where we (@helen.hobin, @e.ranney, and @saraofthewild) got to film our penguin stars in some pretty harsh environments. While the penguins have their finest plumage on all the time, we have to come prepared with boots, bulky coats, and plenty of sunscreen.

We love filming in challenging environments and getting to experience wildlife in the far corners of the Earth, but we also love the chance to get dressed up. Growing up, it often felt like we had to fit into one of two categories: being "girly" or being a "tomboy." But we are all multifaceted humans and we can express our kaleidoscope of sides all at once - outdoorsy, feminine, tough, and gentle. We don't have to choose, we can just be.

So after shedding our practical field clothes, it's fun to get sparkly, put on some dresses, do our hair and makeup, and enjoy our more glamorous sides!

P.S. no penguins were approached or disturbed during filming, but some curious ones came to check us out!

Song is "Dracula" by JENNIE and Tame Impala

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

BAFTAs with some pretty great people @natgeo @talesmithtv

What a fun night with our nomination for 'Photography Factual' for 'Secrets of the Penguins'💃🏼

Attending with @irish_camera @martooniorama @ruthr2015 @serena_daviestv @saraofthewild @helen.hobin @josh.tarr.ii and Pete

Happy 5 year anniversary to the Wildlife Camerawomen Community group!

Five years ago we started this community. It’s been so amazing to see the growth within the community and the way individuals have lifted each other up. We’ve worked really hard to get over the rhetoric that pushes women and other minority groups against each other (the ‘scarcity mindset’) and instead hopefully created a place with knowledge sharing and support.We are proud that this group celebrates each other's work and achievements, and supports each other through difficulties of the industry.

This year we have decided to celebrate with our rising leaders in the community. It was hard to select just five, so many different people have stepped up in different ways.

We'd love for you to celebrate with us by commenting and sharing about a person who has impacted your life or career, whether a mentor, friend or collegue.
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Happy 5 year anniversary to the Wildlife Camerawomen Community group!

Five years ago we started this community. It’s been so amazing to see the growth within the community and the way individuals have lifted each other up. We’ve worked really hard to get over the rhetoric that pushes women and other minority groups against each other (the ‘scarcity mindset’) and instead hopefully created a place with knowledge sharing and support.We are proud that this group celebrates each other's work and achievements, and supports each other through difficulties of the industry.

This year we have decided to celebrate with our rising leaders in the community. It was hard to select just five, so many different people have stepped up in different ways.

We'd love for you to celebrate with us by commenting and sharing about a person who has impacted your life or career, whether a mentor, friend or collegue.
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Happy 5 year anniversary to the Wildlife Camerawomen Community group!

Five years ago we started this community. It’s been so amazing to see the growth within the community and the way individuals have lifted each other up. We’ve worked really hard to get over the rhetoric that pushes women and other minority groups against each other (the ‘scarcity mindset’) and instead hopefully created a place with knowledge sharing and support.We are proud that this group celebrates each other's work and achievements, and supports each other through difficulties of the industry.

This year we have decided to celebrate with our rising leaders in the community. It was hard to select just five, so many different people have stepped up in different ways.

We'd love for you to celebrate with us by commenting and sharing about a person who has impacted your life or career, whether a mentor, friend or collegue.
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Happy 5 year anniversary to the Wildlife Camerawomen Community group!

Five years ago we started this community. It’s been so amazing to see the growth within the community and the way individuals have lifted each other up. We’ve worked really hard to get over the rhetoric that pushes women and other minority groups against each other (the ‘scarcity mindset’) and instead hopefully created a place with knowledge sharing and support.We are proud that this group celebrates each other's work and achievements, and supports each other through difficulties of the industry.

This year we have decided to celebrate with our rising leaders in the community. It was hard to select just five, so many different people have stepped up in different ways.

We'd love for you to celebrate with us by commenting and sharing about a person who has impacted your life or career, whether a mentor, friend or collegue.
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Happy 5 year anniversary to the Wildlife Camerawomen Community group!

Five years ago we started this community. It’s been so amazing to see the growth within the community and the way individuals have lifted each other up. We’ve worked really hard to get over the rhetoric that pushes women and other minority groups against each other (the ‘scarcity mindset’) and instead hopefully created a place with knowledge sharing and support.We are proud that this group celebrates each other's work and achievements, and supports each other through difficulties of the industry.

This year we have decided to celebrate with our rising leaders in the community. It was hard to select just five, so many different people have stepped up in different ways.

We'd love for you to celebrate with us by commenting and sharing about a person who has impacted your life or career, whether a mentor, friend or collegue.
⬇️⬇️⬇️

Happy 5 year anniversary to the Wildlife Camerawomen Community group!

Five years ago we started this community. It’s been so amazing to see the growth within the community and the way individuals have lifted each other up. We’ve worked really hard to get over the rhetoric that pushes women and other minority groups against each other (the ‘scarcity mindset’) and instead hopefully created a place with knowledge sharing and support.We are proud that this group celebrates each other's work and achievements, and supports each other through difficulties of the industry.

This year we have decided to celebrate with our rising leaders in the community. It was hard to select just five, so many different people have stepped up in different ways.

We'd love for you to celebrate with us by commenting and sharing about a person who has impacted your life or career, whether a mentor, friend or collegue.
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Episode 5 is the final chapter of my time on SafariLIVE, where I lived in the Maasai Mara and learned how to direct live TV.

(Episode 4 is Part 1 of this story, so if you haven’t watched it yet, please do.)

Of all the stories I’ve shared so far, this one was the clearest to tell, but the toughest to unpack.

It’s my longest episode yet, and I hope you can hang tough until the end. It’s worth it.

💫🌍❤️

#MakingOfAProducer #Episode5

Filmed for @natgeo @wildstarfilms for 'Queens.'

@john_shier and I followed along and filmed as the cubs learned to navigate the big bear world from mom. It was a really fun episode to work on together.

#Repost @natgeoanimals
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Step into fishing lessons with a family of brown bears 🐻 The mother shows her cubs the ropes as they learn to hunt for salmon before the cold sets in. Each catch brings them closer to independence. #StepIntoWonder

Throwback to an old photo with my friend and bear biologist @joyerlenbach in Katmai. I'm very much looking forward to a different kind of Katmai adventure this summer with Joy and company 🐻 🐻 Now that I've almost wrapped up supplies and gear for the barge for our camp in Bristol Bay for 6 weeks, it's time to focus on this adventure!

📷 By @phoebefitz

Very excited to share that @natgeo @talesmithtv 'Secrets of Penguins' has 3 nominations for the 47th News & Documentary Emmy Awards!

Best Nature Documentary
Outstanding Sound: Documentary (Survival of the Smallest)
Outstanding Cinematography: Documentary (Heart of the Emperors)

Proud to have worked on the 'Rebels' team with @ruthpeacey @marinaehui @robinsmithtv , the amazing Australis crew, @mattaeberhard @martech_falklands , Murrell Farm Falklands

And very proud of my good friends @saraofthewild and @helen.hobin on Emperors 🫶🏼

I'm excited to be leading another @girlswhoclick FREE workshop for teen girls interested in Wildlife Photography and Filming on May 10th at the Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in WA. You do not need to have any experience to attend one of these workshops! This is a welcome, learning friendly environment.

Sign up at:
https://girlswhoclick.org/2026-workshops/

We do have limited spaces so please only sign up if you will be able to attend or let us know if plans change.

Last night we had our final film fundraising screening with 'My Alaskan Journey.' I can't believe it's been seven years since we were out filming this and I will always remember it as one of my favorite filming times- the support, the joy and love from my friends and family who worked on it and supported it. It was amazing to explore family stories and other parts of Alaska and bears again that are outside Hallo Bay. Though Hallo Bay is beautiful and amazing, it's where most of my shoots are and I'll always have that itch to see different areas. I will never be able to explain the joy of being dropped off in a bush plane in a new area to get to know the wildlife (especially bears).

I haven't made anything off of it (the opposite actually), but I'm so proud we've done fundraising screenings for the areas and animals we filmed as a way to give back- Alaska Wildlife Alliance , United Tribes of Bristol Bay, the Cape St. Elias Lighthouse Association, Defend Yakutat. I'm grateful to the team that filmed it for being so supportive of giving back as well.

Extra special moment to have grandma Gayle, aunt Wendy and Tucker there to see it again. I've heard rumors grandma even got a round of applause 🥰

Big thank you to @kelseykroon for organizing this beautiful event (and all the silent auctiondonations) and screening her wonderful film as well.

Photos by the talented @emilymesnerphoto

My Alaskan Journey team- @jack_j87 @saraofthewild @willnphoto Alexan @rowanaitchison @rennhrafn @orcaadventurelodge @ranneyfishandtrees@orcaadventress @jasonsching @tvcameragirl @joshbrowncomposer Will and everyone who supported in anyway (watching edits, feedback etc).

Last night we had our final film fundraising screening with 'My Alaskan Journey.' I can't believe it's been seven years since we were out filming this and I will always remember it as one of my favorite filming times- the support, the joy and love from my friends and family who worked on it and supported it. It was amazing to explore family stories and other parts of Alaska and bears again that are outside Hallo Bay. Though Hallo Bay is beautiful and amazing, it's where most of my shoots are and I'll always have that itch to see different areas. I will never be able to explain the joy of being dropped off in a bush plane in a new area to get to know the wildlife (especially bears).

I haven't made anything off of it (the opposite actually), but I'm so proud we've done fundraising screenings for the areas and animals we filmed as a way to give back- Alaska Wildlife Alliance , United Tribes of Bristol Bay, the Cape St. Elias Lighthouse Association, Defend Yakutat. I'm grateful to the team that filmed it for being so supportive of giving back as well.

Extra special moment to have grandma Gayle, aunt Wendy and Tucker there to see it again. I've heard rumors grandma even got a round of applause 🥰

Big thank you to @kelseykroon for organizing this beautiful event (and all the silent auctiondonations) and screening her wonderful film as well.

Photos by the talented @emilymesnerphoto

My Alaskan Journey team- @jack_j87 @saraofthewild @willnphoto Alexan @rowanaitchison @rennhrafn @orcaadventurelodge @ranneyfishandtrees@orcaadventress @jasonsching @tvcameragirl @joshbrowncomposer Will and everyone who supported in anyway (watching edits, feedback etc).

Last night we had our final film fundraising screening with 'My Alaskan Journey.' I can't believe it's been seven years since we were out filming this and I will always remember it as one of my favorite filming times- the support, the joy and love from my friends and family who worked on it and supported it. It was amazing to explore family stories and other parts of Alaska and bears again that are outside Hallo Bay. Though Hallo Bay is beautiful and amazing, it's where most of my shoots are and I'll always have that itch to see different areas. I will never be able to explain the joy of being dropped off in a bush plane in a new area to get to know the wildlife (especially bears).

I haven't made anything off of it (the opposite actually), but I'm so proud we've done fundraising screenings for the areas and animals we filmed as a way to give back- Alaska Wildlife Alliance , United Tribes of Bristol Bay, the Cape St. Elias Lighthouse Association, Defend Yakutat. I'm grateful to the team that filmed it for being so supportive of giving back as well.

Extra special moment to have grandma Gayle, aunt Wendy and Tucker there to see it again. I've heard rumors grandma even got a round of applause 🥰

Big thank you to @kelseykroon for organizing this beautiful event (and all the silent auctiondonations) and screening her wonderful film as well.

Photos by the talented @emilymesnerphoto

My Alaskan Journey team- @jack_j87 @saraofthewild @willnphoto Alexan @rowanaitchison @rennhrafn @orcaadventurelodge @ranneyfishandtrees@orcaadventress @jasonsching @tvcameragirl @joshbrowncomposer Will and everyone who supported in anyway (watching edits, feedback etc).

Last night we had our final film fundraising screening with 'My Alaskan Journey.' I can't believe it's been seven years since we were out filming this and I will always remember it as one of my favorite filming times- the support, the joy and love from my friends and family who worked on it and supported it. It was amazing to explore family stories and other parts of Alaska and bears again that are outside Hallo Bay. Though Hallo Bay is beautiful and amazing, it's where most of my shoots are and I'll always have that itch to see different areas. I will never be able to explain the joy of being dropped off in a bush plane in a new area to get to know the wildlife (especially bears).

I haven't made anything off of it (the opposite actually), but I'm so proud we've done fundraising screenings for the areas and animals we filmed as a way to give back- Alaska Wildlife Alliance , United Tribes of Bristol Bay, the Cape St. Elias Lighthouse Association, Defend Yakutat. I'm grateful to the team that filmed it for being so supportive of giving back as well.

Extra special moment to have grandma Gayle, aunt Wendy and Tucker there to see it again. I've heard rumors grandma even got a round of applause 🥰

Big thank you to @kelseykroon for organizing this beautiful event (and all the silent auctiondonations) and screening her wonderful film as well.

Photos by the talented @emilymesnerphoto

My Alaskan Journey team- @jack_j87 @saraofthewild @willnphoto Alexan @rowanaitchison @rennhrafn @orcaadventurelodge @ranneyfishandtrees@orcaadventress @jasonsching @tvcameragirl @joshbrowncomposer Will and everyone who supported in anyway (watching edits, feedback etc).

Last night we had our final film fundraising screening with 'My Alaskan Journey.' I can't believe it's been seven years since we were out filming this and I will always remember it as one of my favorite filming times- the support, the joy and love from my friends and family who worked on it and supported it. It was amazing to explore family stories and other parts of Alaska and bears again that are outside Hallo Bay. Though Hallo Bay is beautiful and amazing, it's where most of my shoots are and I'll always have that itch to see different areas. I will never be able to explain the joy of being dropped off in a bush plane in a new area to get to know the wildlife (especially bears).

I haven't made anything off of it (the opposite actually), but I'm so proud we've done fundraising screenings for the areas and animals we filmed as a way to give back- Alaska Wildlife Alliance , United Tribes of Bristol Bay, the Cape St. Elias Lighthouse Association, Defend Yakutat. I'm grateful to the team that filmed it for being so supportive of giving back as well.

Extra special moment to have grandma Gayle, aunt Wendy and Tucker there to see it again. I've heard rumors grandma even got a round of applause 🥰

Big thank you to @kelseykroon for organizing this beautiful event (and all the silent auctiondonations) and screening her wonderful film as well.

Photos by the talented @emilymesnerphoto

My Alaskan Journey team- @jack_j87 @saraofthewild @willnphoto Alexan @rowanaitchison @rennhrafn @orcaadventurelodge @ranneyfishandtrees@orcaadventress @jasonsching @tvcameragirl @joshbrowncomposer Will and everyone who supported in anyway (watching edits, feedback etc).

Last night we had our final film fundraising screening with 'My Alaskan Journey.' I can't believe it's been seven years since we were out filming this and I will always remember it as one of my favorite filming times- the support, the joy and love from my friends and family who worked on it and supported it. It was amazing to explore family stories and other parts of Alaska and bears again that are outside Hallo Bay. Though Hallo Bay is beautiful and amazing, it's where most of my shoots are and I'll always have that itch to see different areas. I will never be able to explain the joy of being dropped off in a bush plane in a new area to get to know the wildlife (especially bears).

I haven't made anything off of it (the opposite actually), but I'm so proud we've done fundraising screenings for the areas and animals we filmed as a way to give back- Alaska Wildlife Alliance , United Tribes of Bristol Bay, the Cape St. Elias Lighthouse Association, Defend Yakutat. I'm grateful to the team that filmed it for being so supportive of giving back as well.

Extra special moment to have grandma Gayle, aunt Wendy and Tucker there to see it again. I've heard rumors grandma even got a round of applause 🥰

Big thank you to @kelseykroon for organizing this beautiful event (and all the silent auctiondonations) and screening her wonderful film as well.

Photos by the talented @emilymesnerphoto

My Alaskan Journey team- @jack_j87 @saraofthewild @willnphoto Alexan @rowanaitchison @rennhrafn @orcaadventurelodge @ranneyfishandtrees@orcaadventress @jasonsching @tvcameragirl @joshbrowncomposer Will and everyone who supported in anyway (watching edits, feedback etc).

Last night we had our final film fundraising screening with 'My Alaskan Journey.' I can't believe it's been seven years since we were out filming this and I will always remember it as one of my favorite filming times- the support, the joy and love from my friends and family who worked on it and supported it. It was amazing to explore family stories and other parts of Alaska and bears again that are outside Hallo Bay. Though Hallo Bay is beautiful and amazing, it's where most of my shoots are and I'll always have that itch to see different areas. I will never be able to explain the joy of being dropped off in a bush plane in a new area to get to know the wildlife (especially bears).

I haven't made anything off of it (the opposite actually), but I'm so proud we've done fundraising screenings for the areas and animals we filmed as a way to give back- Alaska Wildlife Alliance , United Tribes of Bristol Bay, the Cape St. Elias Lighthouse Association, Defend Yakutat. I'm grateful to the team that filmed it for being so supportive of giving back as well.

Extra special moment to have grandma Gayle, aunt Wendy and Tucker there to see it again. I've heard rumors grandma even got a round of applause 🥰

Big thank you to @kelseykroon for organizing this beautiful event (and all the silent auctiondonations) and screening her wonderful film as well.

Photos by the talented @emilymesnerphoto

My Alaskan Journey team- @jack_j87 @saraofthewild @willnphoto Alexan @rowanaitchison @rennhrafn @orcaadventurelodge @ranneyfishandtrees@orcaadventress @jasonsching @tvcameragirl @joshbrowncomposer Will and everyone who supported in anyway (watching edits, feedback etc).

Last night we had our final film fundraising screening with 'My Alaskan Journey.' I can't believe it's been seven years since we were out filming this and I will always remember it as one of my favorite filming times- the support, the joy and love from my friends and family who worked on it and supported it. It was amazing to explore family stories and other parts of Alaska and bears again that are outside Hallo Bay. Though Hallo Bay is beautiful and amazing, it's where most of my shoots are and I'll always have that itch to see different areas. I will never be able to explain the joy of being dropped off in a bush plane in a new area to get to know the wildlife (especially bears).

I haven't made anything off of it (the opposite actually), but I'm so proud we've done fundraising screenings for the areas and animals we filmed as a way to give back- Alaska Wildlife Alliance , United Tribes of Bristol Bay, the Cape St. Elias Lighthouse Association, Defend Yakutat. I'm grateful to the team that filmed it for being so supportive of giving back as well.

Extra special moment to have grandma Gayle, aunt Wendy and Tucker there to see it again. I've heard rumors grandma even got a round of applause 🥰

Big thank you to @kelseykroon for organizing this beautiful event (and all the silent auctiondonations) and screening her wonderful film as well.

Photos by the talented @emilymesnerphoto

My Alaskan Journey team- @jack_j87 @saraofthewild @willnphoto Alexan @rowanaitchison @rennhrafn @orcaadventurelodge @ranneyfishandtrees@orcaadventress @jasonsching @tvcameragirl @joshbrowncomposer Will and everyone who supported in anyway (watching edits, feedback etc).

Last night we had our final film fundraising screening with 'My Alaskan Journey.' I can't believe it's been seven years since we were out filming this and I will always remember it as one of my favorite filming times- the support, the joy and love from my friends and family who worked on it and supported it. It was amazing to explore family stories and other parts of Alaska and bears again that are outside Hallo Bay. Though Hallo Bay is beautiful and amazing, it's where most of my shoots are and I'll always have that itch to see different areas. I will never be able to explain the joy of being dropped off in a bush plane in a new area to get to know the wildlife (especially bears).

I haven't made anything off of it (the opposite actually), but I'm so proud we've done fundraising screenings for the areas and animals we filmed as a way to give back- Alaska Wildlife Alliance , United Tribes of Bristol Bay, the Cape St. Elias Lighthouse Association, Defend Yakutat. I'm grateful to the team that filmed it for being so supportive of giving back as well.

Extra special moment to have grandma Gayle, aunt Wendy and Tucker there to see it again. I've heard rumors grandma even got a round of applause 🥰

Big thank you to @kelseykroon for organizing this beautiful event (and all the silent auctiondonations) and screening her wonderful film as well.

Photos by the talented @emilymesnerphoto

My Alaskan Journey team- @jack_j87 @saraofthewild @willnphoto Alexan @rowanaitchison @rennhrafn @orcaadventurelodge @ranneyfishandtrees@orcaadventress @jasonsching @tvcameragirl @joshbrowncomposer Will and everyone who supported in anyway (watching edits, feedback etc).

Last night we had our final film fundraising screening with 'My Alaskan Journey.' I can't believe it's been seven years since we were out filming this and I will always remember it as one of my favorite filming times- the support, the joy and love from my friends and family who worked on it and supported it. It was amazing to explore family stories and other parts of Alaska and bears again that are outside Hallo Bay. Though Hallo Bay is beautiful and amazing, it's where most of my shoots are and I'll always have that itch to see different areas. I will never be able to explain the joy of being dropped off in a bush plane in a new area to get to know the wildlife (especially bears).

I haven't made anything off of it (the opposite actually), but I'm so proud we've done fundraising screenings for the areas and animals we filmed as a way to give back- Alaska Wildlife Alliance , United Tribes of Bristol Bay, the Cape St. Elias Lighthouse Association, Defend Yakutat. I'm grateful to the team that filmed it for being so supportive of giving back as well.

Extra special moment to have grandma Gayle, aunt Wendy and Tucker there to see it again. I've heard rumors grandma even got a round of applause 🥰

Big thank you to @kelseykroon for organizing this beautiful event (and all the silent auctiondonations) and screening her wonderful film as well.

Photos by the talented @emilymesnerphoto

My Alaskan Journey team- @jack_j87 @saraofthewild @willnphoto Alexan @rowanaitchison @rennhrafn @orcaadventurelodge @ranneyfishandtrees@orcaadventress @jasonsching @tvcameragirl @joshbrowncomposer Will and everyone who supported in anyway (watching edits, feedback etc).