By A herd of elephants gathers at a watering hole at dusk, their silhouettes reflected in the golden light. The photographer captures the moment, but this isn’t just about creating a beautiful image. This photograph will document habitat loss, support a conservation nonprofit’s fundraising campaign, and ultimately help protect this threatened population. This is conservation photography, where technical skill meets purposeful storytelling to drive environmental change.
Conservation photography differs fundamentally from wildlife photography. While both require mastery of long lenses, low-light techniques, and animal …
