Outreach Event: Creative and Committed Conservation Photography

Sponsored by the NANPA Environment Committee

Friday, February 29, 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Free to NANPA members

Join Master of Ceremonies Michael "Nick" Nichols for an evening of inspiring presentations.

In the past two years, in addition to presenting outstanding photography and insightful speakers, the Environment Committee has raised more than $4,700 from the Outreach Event for the Philip Hyde Grant. You may make a contriubtion also, please print the Outreach Event Sponsorship & Donation Form

Speakers
Cristina Mittermeier and the ILCP RAVE Team
ILCP's Rapid Assessment, Visual Expedition Program

Cristina Mittermeier is a photographer, a NANPA member and the driving force behind the formation of the International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP). She presently serves as its executive director. Cristina and other ILCP RAVE (Rapid Assessment, Visual Expedition) team members will present the results of one of the first RAVEs completed by ILCP. The RAVE project aims to achieve a full visual assessment of an important area of the world in a short period of time by a team of specialized photographers (landscape, wildlife, macro, camera trapping, portraiture), writers and videographers or filmmakers. For further information on the RAVE project, see www.ilcp.com/projects/RAVE.htm.

Brian Skerry
Fade to Blue: Marine Conservation Photography in the 21st Century

As a contributing photographer to National Geographic, Brian Skerry has spent the last ten years photographing stories about the sea. Recently he has turned his attention to some of the most serious problems facing our world's oceans. The result of this work was featured in three National Geographic stories in 2007, including the April cover story on global fisheries. In this exclusive NANPA presentation, Brian will show the devastation of overfishing, the hope for wildlife that remains, and solutions for the future. His images will "put a face on seafood," showing us the magnificent animals we are losing, and take us to remaining Edens where marine life continues to thrive. Brian will also provide insight and behind-the-scenes details from his ongoing fieldwork. Brian is a NANPA member and an ILCP Fellow. See his website at www.brianskerry.com.

Fee
While there is no fee for NANPA members, donations for this fund-raiser will be greatly appreciated. During the evening, there will be door prizes of photo prints, books and other merchandise. Our sponsors will also offer incentives to those who donate. Admission is $15 for non-members, $12 for non-member students. Proceeds from this event will be given to the NANPA Foundation's Philip Hyde Grant.

If you wish to attend, please check the proper box while registering so we can ensure enough seats are available.