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United States Joel Sartore is a National Geographic photographer and Photo Ark founder, dedicated to wildlife conservation through powerful imagery.
CALM hosted Joel Sartore, an internationally celebrated photographer and conservationist, to take photos of some of CALM's animals.
Joel Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, conservationist, National Geographic fellow and regular contributor to National Geographic magazine. He is the founder of The Photo Ark project, which is fully supported by the National Geographic Society.
The mission of The Photo Ark, a National Geographic project, is to inspire humanity to care for species that are near extinction, aiming to protect them.
The Topeka Zoo & Conservation Center invited the community to meet renowned National Geographic photographer and Photo ARK founder, Joel Sartore.
In 2018, Sartore was presented with the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year award, recognizing his significant contributions to exploration and conservation.
Joel Sartore received the Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography from the Sierra Club in 2021, honoring his use of photography to promote environmental conservation.
In 2022, the U.S. Postal Service announced a pane of 20 stamps presenting a photographic portfolio of 20 representative endangered animal species from Sartore's Photo Ark project, increasing public awareness of these species.
Sartore is a fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP), an organization dedicated to ethical photography for conservation.
Joel Sartore has contributed his photography to Audubon Magazine, focusing on wildlife and conservation.
Joel Sartore has contributed his photography to GEO magazine.
Joel Sartore has contributed his photography to Time magazine.
Joel Sartore has contributed his photography to Life magazine.
Joel Sartore has contributed his photography to Newsweek magazine.
Joel Sartore has contributed his photography to Sports Illustrated.
Sartore and The Photo Ark were the subjects of a three-part series titled 'Rare: Creatures of the Photo Ark' which premiered on PBS.
Joel Sartore has given talks at various organizations, including the World Economic Forum, sharing his experiences and conservation message.
Joel Sartore has given talks to various groups, including State Farm, inspiring audiences with his conservation stories.
Joel Sartore has given talks to various groups, including Procter & Gamble (P&G), sharing his conservation message and field experiences.
Joel Sartore has given talks to various groups, including The Nature Conservancy (TNC), focusing on his conservation work.
Joel Sartore is an American photographer, speaker, author, teacher, and a long-time contributor to National Geographic magazine. He graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln with a degree in journalism. His fascination with nature began in childhood after learning about the last passenger pigeon from his mother’s Time-Life picture books. Sartore’s early assignments for National Geographic exposed him to nature photography and the initial impacts of human activity on the environment. His work has appeared in various publications such as Audubon Magazine, GEO, Time, Life, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated. He has also been featured on national broadcasts including National Geographic’s Explorer, NBC Nightly News, NPR’s Weekend Edition, and an hour-long PBS documentary, ‘At Close Range.’
Sartore is the founder of The Photo Ark, a 25-year endeavor to document approximately 12,000 species residing in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries worldwide. He initiated this project in 2006 to raise awareness about the extinction crisis and to inspire global action for wildlife conservation. His unique approach involves capturing animal portraits against stark black or white backgrounds, emphasizing eye contact and intimacy to allow viewers to connect deeply with the subjects. The Photo Ark aims to photograph an estimated 20,000 species living in captivity, with Sartore having traveled to over 60 countries to capture these images. The project highlights the beauty of biodiversity and the urgent need to protect endangered species. In August 2024, the Photo Ark documented its 16,000th species, demonstrating significant progress towards its ambitious goal.
Throughout his career, Sartore has received recognition for his contributions to conservation photography. In 2018, he was awarded the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year. He was inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum in 2021 and also received the Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography from the Sierra Club the same year. In 2022, the U.S. Postal Service released a pane of 20 stamps featuring photographs from Sartore’s Photo Ark project, further extending the reach of his conservation message. He resides in Lincoln, Nebraska, with his family, continuing his work to advocate for wildlife.
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