What It's Like to be a Magazine Photo Editor: Susan McElhinney of Ranger Rick Magazine - a podcast by Jaymi Heimbuch - Conservation Photographer | Founder, Wild Idea Lab | Co-Creator, Her Wild Vision Initiative
from 2021-08-24T03:00
Encore Episode!
I'm taking a short summer break. But I'd never leave you hangin' without something inspiring to listen to. So, I'm bringing back this much-loved episode that is absolutely jam-packed with insights and tips you can use in your own creative work. Enjoy!
Many of us grew up on Ranger Rick Magazine, with a love of nature engrained even deeper with every issue filled to the brim with engaging animal images.
So… who exactly chooses those images? I'm excited that our guest for this episode is the woman at the helm, Susan McElhinney. Not only is Susan the Photography Editor for Ranger Rick, but she also oversees all the children's magazines, books and other projects under the umbrella of National Wildlife Federation Kids.
But long before she became a photo editor, Susan was just like us – working hard and making her way as a photographer. Indeed, Susan has been a pioneer for women in the field of photography. And she brings her stories and expertise to this interview.
From how she got her start as a photographer, to what she now looks for from the photographers binging her stories, Susan provides us with perspective and insights.
You'll Learn
- What being a female photojournalist was like in the 1970s
- What's changed in the field of photography since Susan began her career
- Where even famous photographers fail when it comes to storytelling
- How new photographers can find a leg up with editors
- What Susan thinks of the future of conservation photography
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