From First Date to Follow Me North | Jesse & Susan's Photography Journey
About this episode
Jesse and Susan share their journey in building Follow Me North, a respected wildlife photography brand focused on ethics and education.
Jesse and Susan of Follow Me North join us to share the story behind one of Canada's most respected wildlife photography brands.What started with a shared love of nature has grown into a business built around ethical wildlife photography, conservation, and helping photographers gain confidence in the field. Based near Algonquin Park, Jesse and Susan have created an ego-free approach to teaching that's refreshing in today's photography world.In this episode, we discuss:• How Follow Me North got started• Their journey from careers outside photography to full-time educators• Why ethics always come before the photograph• Building confidence behind the camera• Social media, YouTube, and growing an authentic brand• The business of photography workshops• Conservation and giving back through their work• Advice for photographers looking to build a career in photographyIf you're passionate about wildlife, photography, or building a meaningful creative business, you'll enjoy this conversation.Follow Jesse & Susan:📷 Instagram: @followmenorth🌲 Website: https://www.followmenorth.comDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe, and hit the bell to see more content from 'The Nature Photo…
People in this episode
Hosts: Joe Desjardins, Chris Gibbs
Guests: Jesse, Susan
Topics covered
- wildlife photography
- ethical photography
- photography education
- conservation
- building confidence
- social media branding
- photography workshops
Keywords
- wildlife
- photography
- conservation
- education
- confidence
- social media
- workshops
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Follow Me North
Places: Algonquin Park
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