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Guide to Conservation Photography

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If you’ve landed on this page, it means you’re interested in learning more about how you can use your love of photography to help bring awareness and action around the environmental issues you care most about.

We love that about you!

Conservation photographers use the power of photos and visual storytelling to make positive change happen.

From inspiring interest among your neighbors about backyard wildlife to sparking community-led movements, to saving entire habitats or getting species on the Endangered Species List, the power YOU have to help is limitless.

We’ve put together this guide to help you get rolling. 

If you’re brand new to this niche, we suggest reading each chapter in order. If you’re already familiar with conservation photography, jump to the chapter that’ll help you most today. Enjoy!

Chapters

Lush green fern leaves in a dense, shadowy undergrowth.

What is Conservation Photography?

Moss-covered tree trunks in a dimly lit forest.

7 Reasons Why Photography is Important for Helping The Environment

Close-up of pine needles with selective focus, creating a soft texture.

How Conservation Photography Differs From Nature Photography

A close-up of small green leaves flourishing in a dimly lit environment.

How to Get Started in Conservation Photography in 6 Steps

A moss-covered tree trunk in a dark forest setting.

10 Conservation Photography Project Ideas You Can Start Near Home

Pine needles illuminated against a dark, blurred background of foliage.

How to Fund Your Conservation Photography Projects

A close-up of a fern with a green monochromatic filter.

How to Find Nonprofits to Partner With for Conservation Photography

Young sapling in a dense, moss-covered forest.

6 Ways Conservation Photographers Make a Living

Close-up of vibrant green conifer branches in a soft-focus forest setting.

9 Inspiring Conservation Photographers Saving the Planet Through Pictures

A variety of dark green fern leaves in low light conditions.

Ethics in Nature and Conservation Photography: What You Need to Know

Jaymi Heimbuch

Author

Jaymi Heimbuch is a wildlife conservation photographer, photo editor, and instructor. She is the founder of Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy ®, and is the host of Impact: The Conservation Photography Podcast. Her photography and writing have appeared in outlets such as National Wildlife, Audubon, BBC Wildlife, and National Geographic. She is Senior Photo Editor of Ranger Rick magazine.