There are wild animals all over the world that are suffering from extinction or experiencing challenges of all different kinds.
One of our favorite things about influencers and social media is that it gives us a look into events, stories, and animals all across the world that we may not have the ability to see without the help of photographs or video.
We want to share some of our favorite wildlife influencer photographers who are using their platforms to help drive real change, making our world a better place.
Here’s a list of 5 influencer photographers who are giving a voice to incredible animals all over the world!
1. Ami Vitale - is an American photojournalist and documentary filmmaker. Vitale’s photographs have been published in National Geographic, and, most recently she is covering the wild side of pandas and the incredible Rhinos in Kenya through the amazing organization, Ol Pejeta Conservancy.
2. Cristina Mittermeier - is a contributing photographer, speaker, and explorer for National Geographic. She is the founder and President of SeaLegacy, a non-profit organization working to protect the oceans.
3. Beverly Joubert - is an intuitive photographer she lives and breathes Africa and its wild open places filled with big cats and elephants, racing zebras or bubbling lava flows. Her passion for wildlife is endless.
4. Chris Burkard - is an American photographer and artist, based in California. He photographs the landscape, lifestyle, surf, outdoor and travel subjects. Burkard works to capture stories that inspire humans to consider their relationship with nature while promoting the preservation of wild places everywhere.
5. Jonathan & Angie Scott - are award-winning wildlife photographers and authors who have made their name documenting the lives of lions, leopards, and cheetahs in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.