108. Suzi Eszterhas: Quiet Wildlife Photography, Cultivating Vulnerability, and the Power of Patience
27 January 2026

108. Suzi Eszterhas: Quiet Wildlife Photography, Cultivating Vulnerability, and the Power of Patience

Beyond The Lens with Richard Bernabe

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Wildlife Photographer Suzi Eszterhas on Quiet Wildlife Photography, Cultivating Vulnerability, and the Power of Patience.

Wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas joins the Beyond The Lens Podcast to talk about ethical wildlife photography, patience in the field, animal behavior, and photographing mothers and baby animals. We discuss vulnerability, stillness, conservation, long-term projects, and what it takes to build a meaningful career in wildlife photography.

She’s been published in TIME magazine, Smithsonian, BBC Wildlife, GEO, Popular Photography, Ranger Rick, and National Geographic Kids plus many other publications. 

She was also awarded as the 2021 Outstanding Photographer of the Year by the North American Nature Photography Association.

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Notable Links:

Suzi Eszterhas Website
Suzi Eszterhas Photo Tours
Suzi Eszterhas Instagram
Beyond The Lens: Episode 70 with Bill Wallauer

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