Her Wild Vision
Initiative
OUR MISSION
Her Wild Vision Initiative is the spectacular, super-awesome directory of the best, most-accomplished, active women and women-identifying conservation photographers and filmmakers working in the world today.
Our directory focuses on professionals working specifically in editorial and other storytelling markets covering issues of conservation, natural sciences and the environment.
No more excuses for not being able to find us.
THE DIRECTORY
Looking for a photographer in Southeast Asia proficient in underwater and photojournalism? Done. How about a skilled drone operator in Africa? No problem!
You can filter this database by combining any of the items in our menus that include geographic region, expertise, and diversity-identifier, or enter whatever keyword you want to make your search easier.
All the talent here has been vetted by our team and a rotating group of guest editors from top publications including Audubon, National Geographic, bioGraphic, Smithsonian, Ranger Rick and The Nature Conservancy.
We send updates to an ever-growing list of editors and communication directors on a quarterly basis to facilitate visibility and connection for our members.
THE PERKS
The gender pay gap is real. We believe in leveling the financial playing field wherever possible. So, we actively seek to partner with awesome companies who offer special discounts to our members.
THE APPLICATION
Application for inclusion in the directory is free and offered on a quarterly basis.
THE TEAM
Hey there! Her Wild Vision Initiative is the effort of two women who decided it was about time for all of us working as conservation photographers and filmmakers to have an equal role in the conservation visual storytelling field. We were done hearing myths like, “Well, I’d love to hire a woman but can’t find one,” or, “There just aren’t any women doing this.” We needed to remove barriers, (and excuses), and Her Wild Vision Initiative is the result.
Now, it’s wonderfully easy to find and hire a woman or woman-identified conservation photographer or filmmaker. Yay!
Jaymi Heimbuch
Co-Creator of Her Wild Vision Initiative
Owner, Conservation Visual Storytellers Academy
DIRECTORY PAGE
THE guest reviewers
We have an extraordinary crew of powerhouse editors and experts who help us review new member applications for inclusion in the directory. We are deeply grateful for the assistance and keen insights of:
Sabine MEyer
Photography Director
National Audubon society
kathy moran
Deputy Director of Photography
national geographic Magazine
Susan McElhinney
Photo Editor
Ranger Rick
Gemma Ward
Manager
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition
Tom Gilks
Picture Editor
BBC Wildlife Magazine
Danielle Steinberg
Digital Lead
PBS Nature
steven bedard
editor-in-chief
biographic
Melissa Dale (née Ryan)
Interim Director of Photography
The Nature Conservancy
Jeff Campagna
Photo Editor
Smithsonian Magazine
Lars Lindemann
Director of photography
GEO Magazine
Christie Quinn
Operations Director
Jackson Wild
Melanie Judd
Client Relations and Jackson Wild On Tour
Jackson WilD
The partners
We have an amazing support crew of partners, without whom Her Wild Vision just wouldn’t be as awesome or effective. We are deeply grateful for the assistance of: