Episode 49: Katmai Guide & Photographer Amanda Janes Shares Ship-based Alaskan Adventures w/ Bears & More!

<p>| Wildlife Conversations, Ep. 49 with Amanda Janes |</p><p><br></p><p>It was so fun to welcome photographer and guide Amanda Janes to the podcast for Episode 49!</p><p><br></p><p>As a guide and deckhand on Le Canard (Alaskan Coastal Excursions), Amanda welcomes guests to their ship-based adventures up and down the Alaska coastline. Her images provide a unique perspective into the daily lives of the Katmai bears, and her intricate knowledge of their communication cues help her capture stunning images of their interactions. </p><p><br></p><p>Le Canard team provided such a familial, joyful experience when I stayed there last summer with Pangea Expeditions, and it was a joy to get to talk with Amanda again! </p><p><br></p><p>__________</p><p>WHERE TO FIND AMANDA</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_amanda_janes/</p><p>Website:  https://ajanesphotography.myportfolio.com</p><p>Alaskan Coastal Excursions: https://www.alaskancoastalexcursions.com</p><p><br></p><p>__________</p><p>WHERE TO FIND JEN</p><p>⁠Website: https://jenlritchie.com/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/jenlritchie/ and </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/wildlifeconversationspodcast/</p><p><br></p><p>Support the podcast: https://jenlritchie.com/support/</p><p><br></p><p>Grab my ⁠free guide and join the email list for upcoming podcasts: https://jenlritchie.com/freeguide/</p><p><br></p><p>See what&#39;s in my camera bag here: ⁠https://jenlritchie.com/photographer/</p><p><br></p><p>__________</p><p>WHERE TO FIND ROBERTS CAMERA &amp; USEDPHOTOPRO</p><p><br></p><p>Websites:</p><p>https://robertscamera.com/</p><p>https://usedphotopro.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Online Coupon Code:</p><p>Use JRVIP2026 to receive . . .</p><p>- 10% off all used camera equipment on usedphotopro.com</p><p>- 10% off select NEW accessories (bags, straps, tripods/monopods and filters) at</p><p>robertscamera.com</p><p><br></p><p>Contact Phil Gibson to answer questions about your gear and set you up for your vision. </p><p><br></p><p>- Valid through 12/31/2026</p><p><br></p><p>__________</p><p>GURA GEAR</p><p><br></p><p>Receive 10% off using my affiliate link here: https://guragear.com/?ref=JENRITCHIE</p><p>or coupon code JENRITCHIE</p><p><br></p><p>___________</p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for watching!</p>