LIVE AMA with Autumn Schrock + Nate Luebbe

[AndrewNeary]

What would you say to someone interested in starting conservation photography? Could you speak a bit to the storytelling that may be involved?

[NateintheWild]

What would you say to someone interested in starting conservation photography? Could you speak a bit to the storytelling that may be involved?

I think the easiest way to get in is to volunteer your time and photography skills. Lots of conservation orgs are in dire need of photo/video and are desperately low on funds, so donating your photos is a huge help vs trying to pitch them to fund your trip.

[NateintheWild]

What would you say to someone interested in starting conservation photography? Could you speak a bit to the storytelling that may be involved?

As for the storytelling, that's complicated and subject dependent, but the most important part is to make it relatable. Your average person knows that polar bears are endangered, but why should someone living in Chicago care about a bear 3,000 miles away?

[NateintheWild]

What would you say to someone interested in starting conservation photography? Could you speak a bit to the storytelling that may be involved?

You need to find a way to tell the story in a way that matters to people who aren't connected to the issue. Explain why this affects them and why they should care/do something about it. It's not always easy to find that thread, but it's mandatory in my opinion.

[AndrewNeary]

What would you say to someone interested in starting conservation photography? Could you speak a bit to the storytelling that may be involved?

That makes a lot of sense. I'm emailing my local conservation authority now! Excellent points. Thank you 😊

[NateintheWild]

What would you say to someone interested in starting conservation photography? Could you speak a bit to the storytelling that may be involved?

Good luck!