African Aerial Survey © George Steinmetz

Just when I thought I couldn’t possible fit in another life goal, I had to stumble across the International League of Conservation Photographers didn’t I! I’m not saying my photography comes anywhere near the incredible standard of the associates and fellows of ILCP, but I reckon embarking on a mission to promote conservation through imagery is a worthy quest indeed….

“Our mission is to further environmental and cultural conservation through ethical photography. We work with leading scientists, policy makers, government leaders and conservation groups to produce the highest-quality documentary images of both the beauty and wonder of the natural world and the challenges facing it.” – ILCP

These guys are beyond amazing. They are explorers, photojournalists, leaders, and above all – they are conservationists.
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Need I say more? Think I’ll let photos to do the talking…. and a few videos too.

Bigeye trevally © Octavio Aburto

Mangrove Fisherman © Miguel Angel de la Cueva

Flamingos up close © Klaus Nigge

Defenders of Wildlife, Matt Clarke © Miguel Angel de la Cueva

Croaker © Morgan Heim

Quetzal © Florian Schulz

Sealions playing in the waters of the Great Bear Rainforest © Thomas P. Peschak

Leaf floating near mangroves © Thomas P. Peschak

Healthy reef system in Fiji ©Michele Westmorland

The ILCP website is worth a browse, there’s photographer profiles, info about various assignments, and you can find out of any events & exhibitions in your area too.

About Ingrid Schroder

A Sydney-side freelance graphic designer, photographer & yoga teacher - I find myself turning to nature for guaranteed revival from the crazy pace of city life - be it digging in my garden, capturing natural beauty through a lens, floating in the ocean, practicing yoga or out exploring this incredible planet we all call home. Follow me on twitter @Cohabitaire