Tony Healy

Images have the power to influence. To conserve wildlife and their habitats, people need to be inspired to care and act to make a difference. Photographs that evoke emotion and engage their hearts and minds can move people to care and act. The use of powerful images can be a strong catalyst for change. As a conservationist and a conservation photographer, it's my job not only to educate people with my art but also to inspire them to act to preserve. Bears and Bald Eagles in Alaska, Puffins in Maine, Sandhill Cranes in Bosque del Apache, while these are hot spots on my list for that “Nature" or "Postcard" photo and postcard photos sell, I would rather document an animal’s behavior and the context for its conservation. Instead of just taking photos of wildlife, I would like to give back by advancing public understanding and appreciation. – Tony Healy