Nikon Ambassador and National Geographic Magazine photographer Ami Vitale has traveled to more than 100 countries, bearing witness not only to violence and conflict, but also to surreal beauty and the enduring power of the human spirit. Throughout the years, Ami has lived in mud huts and war zones, contracted malaria, and donned a panda suit— keeping true to her belief in the importance of “living the story.” In 2009, after shooting a powerful story on the transport and release of one the world’s last white rhinos, Ami shifted her focus to today’s most compelling wildlife and environmental stories. Instyle Magazine named Ami one of fifty Badass Women, a series celebrating women who show up, speak up and get things done. She appeared alongside a group of incredible women including Jane Goodall, Christiane Amanpour and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She has been named Magazine photographer of the year in the International Photographer of the Year prize, received the Daniel Pearl Award for Outstanding Reporting and named Magazine Photographer of the Year by the National Press Photographer’s Association, among others. She is a five-time recipient of World Press Photos, including 1st Prize for her 2018 National Geographic magazine story about a community in Kenya protecting elephants.
The topic of discussion is "SUSTAINABLE PHOGRAPGHY: When Pictures Tell Stories for Change."
Date: Friday, January 15, 2021
Time: 8:15 pm GMT
Eligibility:
Interest in Nature, wildlife photography, sustainability
Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. degree in Ecology, Zoology, Environment Science, Conservation Science or any related fields.
Benefits:
Award of Certificate of Participation to the first 100 Attendees.
Mentorship by sustainability leaders for the five (5) best participants at the program