LIVE AMA with Cristina Mittermeier

[oljon]

When did you know conservation photography was your calling, and how did you get started with making an impact?

[Cristina Mittermeier]

When did you know conservation photography was your calling, and how did you get started with making an impact?

Almost from the beginning. I recognized that photography, for photography's sake, was not going to be enough for me. I did not know it was going to become a lifelong pursuit and such an important part of my life but it truly has grounded my work and my reason for living.

[Cristina Mittermeier]

When did you know conservation photography was your calling, and how did you get started with making an impact?

Being good at photography is easier than doing meaningful photography; creating actual change is super hard and cannot be achieved alone. It requires an ability to build community, create relationships and work with others.

[Cristina Mittermeier]

When did you know conservation photography was your calling, and how did you get started with making an impact?

At the end of the day, I am really proud to know so many photographers out there are doing conservation photography, becoming part of an army of storytellers for our planet.