From the moment she was born, Erin Ranney has been surrounded by the outdoors.

Whether it was exploring her family's Mason County tree farm or tagging along on a fishing trip to Alaska before she could walk, Ranney has always heard the call of the wild.

"I was surrounded by wildlife," Ranney said. "And I was always really excited by wildlife."

Building upon that love and passion for the outdoors, Ranney has carved out a career as a wildlife cinematographer that has taken her around the globe.

Ranney's work has appeared on National Geographic, Walt Disney Co., BBC and PBS, some of which she...