<p>Joel Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, conservationist, <i>National Geographic Fellow,</i> and a regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine. </p><p>Joel specializes in documenting endangered species and landscapes in order to show a world worth saving. He is the founder of The Photo Ark, a multi-year documentary project to save species and habitat. </p><p>In his words, “It is folly to think that we can destroy one species and ecosystem after another and not affect humanity. When we save species, we’re actually saving ourselves.” Joel has written several books including <i>RARE: Portraits of America’s Endangered Species, Photographing Your Family, Nebraska: Under a Big Red Sky, Let’s Be Reasonable, The Photo Ark and Birds of the Photo Ark</i>. His most recent book, <i>Vanishing</i> is now available wherever books are sold.In addition to the work he has done for <i>National Geographic</i>, Joel has contributed to <i>Audubon Magazine, Time, Life, Newsweek, Sports Illustrated</i> and numerous book projects. </p><p>Joel and his work are the subjects of several national broadcasts including <i>National Geographic’s Explorer, the NBC Nightly News, NPR’s Weekend Edition</i>, an hour-long PBS documentary, <i>At Close Range</i>, and a contributor on the <i>CBS Sunday Morning Show</i>. He is also featured in a three part series on PBS titled: <i>RARE: Creatures of the Photo Ark</i>. </p>
Nature Photographer and National Geographic magazine Contributor
<ul><li><strong>Grizzlies, Piranhas and Flesh-eating Pigs</strong></li><li>Experience what it's like to be on assignment for the world's greatest magazine in some of Earth's most amazing places. Joel Sartore has learned the hard way that there's a lot more to it than just visualizing, then capturing amazing places, wildlife and cultures. Joel shares a lively, intimate and humorous look at what could be the best -- and worst -- job in the world.</li><li><span style="color: rgb(62, 62, 60);"><strong></span>Grounded: A Reflection on the Use of Life and Land<span style="color: rgb(62, 62, 60);"></strong></span></li><li>When his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer photographer Joel Sartore knew that it was time to stay home for a while. He reconnected with his family and with why he takes pictures in the first place. In each life there is the potential for a positive change, and realizing it often starts very simply.</li><li><span style="color: rgb(62, 62, 60);"><strong></span>Team Building: From Jungle to Boardroom<span style="color: rgb(62, 62, 60);"></strong></span></li><li>The far corners of earth aren't all that different from the conference room, the sales presentation or the cubicle; going the extra mile and building a team to deliver excellent results means the difference between ordinary and extraordinary.</li><li><span style="color: rgb(62, 62, 60);"><strong></span>Climate Change: Making Sense of Global Warming<span style="color: rgb(62, 62, 60);"></strong></span></li><li>Joel has seen the effects of global warming first hand. Learn what to expect when warming comes your way, whether or not it can be reversed, and what you can do to help.</li></ul>