Joel Sartore

Joel Sartore is an American photographer, conservationist, speaker, author, and teacher. He is best known for his long-time contributions to National Geographic magazine and his work as the head of The Photo Ark. Sartore's passion for nature began in childhood, and he has since photographed a wide variety of species, including wolves, grizzlies, lions, and polar bears. His first National Geographic assignments allowed him to witness firsthand the impact of human activity on the environment. Sartore's work has also been featured in Audubon Magazine, GEO, Time, Life, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated, among others. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in journalism.