The event will be held on Monday, February 23, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Join acclaimed National Geographic photographer, writer, and filmmaker Ami Vitale for an unforgettable exploration of our profound connections to the natural world. Through powerful stories and breathtaking imagery, Ami reveals how protecting nature is inseparable from protecting ourselves. In this talk, Ami will share the stories behind her images, the lessons she’s learned from the wild, and how each of us can be a force for hope and change in a rapidly shifting world.
Having traveled to more than 100 countries, covering everything from conflict zones to the frontlines of wildlife conservation, Ami immerses herself fully in every story she tells. From donning a panda suit to documenting the race to save the northern white rhinos from extinction, her work illuminates both the fragility and resilience of life on Earth. As the founder of Vital Impacts, a nonprofit using art to inspire action, Ami has helped raise over $5 million for conservation efforts worldwide and empowered the next generation of environmental storytellers through grants, mentoring, and youth programs.
Ami is an honorary fellow of the “Royal Photographic Society” and a recipient of the prestigious “Lucie Humanitarian Award,” the “Missouri Honor Media for Distinguished Service,” and an inductee into the “North Carolina Media and Journalism Hall of Fame.” She has also received the “Daniel Pearl Award for Outstanding Reporting,” been named “Magazine Photographer of the Year” at the “International Photographer of the Year” awards, and is a six-time recipient of the “World Press Photo” awards. Instyle Magazine featured her alongside Jane Goodall and Ruth Bader Ginsburg in its series "Fifty Badass Women," celebrating women who exemplify courage and action. A sought-after speaker, she continues to share her experiences and insights with audiences worldwide.
No registration required. To attend: On the night of the webinar go to the calendar at www.dpsphoto.org, scroll down and click on the meeting notice, then click on the Zoom Meeting link.
Free and Open to the Public