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    This is a place to share thoughts, questions, and news on conservation photography, filmmaking, and visual storytelling. You can share experiences, seek advice and engage in meaningful conversation here!

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  2. iLCP Community Melissa Groo's Takeover AMA

    Sony Artisan of Imagery, iLCP Fellow, and conservation photographer Melissa Groo seeks to tell the stories of the natural world through images and words. It is her mission to inspire conservation of the animals she is privileged to witness and the habitat crucial to their survival. Furthermore, Melissa is a leading voice and consultant on ethics in wildlife photography. Melissa’s work has appeared on the covers of Audubon, Smithsonian, Natural History, Living Bird, and Outdoor Photographer magazines and in publications such as National Geographic and National Wildlife.

    We are thrilled to announce that Melissa is partnering with iLCP and Sony Alpha Universe to participate in a “takeover” on the Sony Alpha Universe Community Forums. Starting July 22nd, she will spend time in the forums every day over the next week to chat with you all. Melissa will answer questions, give feedback on photos, talk through project ideas, and more. 

    Please press on "join club" to get involved and press on the orange "start new topic" button to submit your question for Melissa!

     

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