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# Nature First

The Alliance for Responsible Nature Photography

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## Posts

- [Wie nah muss man gehen, um wirklich zu sehen?](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2026/01/18/wie-nah-muss-man-gehen-um-wirklich-zu-sehen/) - Ein Essay über einen blinden Fleck in der Naturfotografie: Nicht nur der Spot hinterlässt Spuren – auch der Weg dorthin. Warum Nähe (oft schon im 90-Minuten-Radius) Verantwortung und Kreativität zugleich sein kann – und wie bewusstes Gehen das Sehen verändert.
- [Abbiamo Intervistato LORENZO SHOUBRIDGE, Pluripremiato Fotografo Naturalista](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/06/16/abbiamo-intervistato-lorenzo-shoubridge/) - Non servono molte presentazioni per LORENZO SHOUBRIDGE. Basta citare gli ultimi riconoscimenti: è stato per tre volte successive premiato al Wildlife Photographer of the Year, vincitore assoluto di Montphoto e premiato in moltissimi altri concorsi.
- [Earth Day 2022 - United Kingdom](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/04/22/earth-day-2022-uk/) - Since the birth of Nature First on Earth Day in 2019, the United Kingdom has had an incredibly turbulent relationship with its countryside, National Parks, and wild spaces. Now, more than ever, photographers in the United Kingdom (including those who choose to visit our Isles) should strive to follow the Nature First and Leave No Trace principles and set the right examples for others whom they might know or influence.
- [Earth Day & Nature First](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/04/21/earth-day-and-nature-first/) - Here at Nature First, every day is a day for prioritizing and celebrating the earth as we work alongside our partners, ambassadors, members, and dedicated volunteers to bring awareness to the impact of photography on wildlife and wildlands and promote the role of photographers as stewards of nature.
- [Nature 2025 - A Personal Mission](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2025/04/30/nature-2025-a-personal-mission/) - Julia Spalińska's Nature 2025 combines her photography with education and community efforts to promote responsible nature photography.
- [Remembering Our Commitment](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2025/04/19/remembering-our-commitment/) - Especially on Earth Day, it’s vital for nature photographers to pause and reflect on our responsibility to the places we photograph.
- [Our Power, Our Planet](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2025/04/19/our-power-our-planet/) - Responsible nature photographers are making a commitment to renewable energy and choosing a future where ecosystems aren’t sacrificed for energy.
- [Guardians of the Wild: A Call to Nature Photographers](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2025/04/19/guardians-of-the-wild/) - Especially on Earth Day, it’s vital for nature photographers to pause and reflect on our responsibility to the places we photograph.
- [Supporting Nature First](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/02/27/supporting-nature-first/) - Like any meaningful organization, whether it be Doctors Without Borders, The World Wildlife Federation or Leave No Trace, there comes a time when additional staffing and financing are necessary to reach the goals for which the organization was established.
- [Nature First and NFTs](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/08/13/nature-first-and-nfts/) - What’s a responsible nature photographer to do? Is it ethical for nature photographers to create and sell NFTs for income? The guidance from Nature First is very much related to our thoughts on nature photography and climate change. All nature photographers should take responsibility for learning about the environmental impact of their actions, and carefully consider how they can limit and reduce their own individual impact.
- [Travel Preparation: An Interview with Crystal Brindle](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/03/01/travel-preparation-an-interview-with-crystal-brindle/) - We recently got a chance to chat with Crystal Brindle (our Nature First Community Advocate in New Zealand) about her experience and perspective when it comes to overall preparedness and educational opportunities/resources, and impacts from photographers and other visitors to the great outdoors.
- [Interview with Andrea Gulickx](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/11/13/interview-with-andrea-gulickx/) - Andrea lives with her husband in a lovely house with an abundant flower garden in the village of IJzendoorn in the Betuwe. The village is protected by a high dike, right on the river Waal. The river, with its floodplains and woodlands, is an important source of inspiration for her photography. So important that she devoted her first published photo book 'De Waal Bewogen' to it.
- [Interview with Jan Vermeer](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/12/14/interview-with-jan-vermeer/) - Recently I received a spontaneous message from nature photographer Jan Vermeer, who made some teasing comments about my work as an ambassador for Nature First. If I were to expect that from anyone, it would be from him. An excellent opportunity for me to immediately invite him to do an interview for Nature First.
- [February 2022 Newsletter](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/02/16/2022-2-16-february-2022-newsletter/) - Here in Colorado the snow has been coming down, coloring the world a dozen shades of white. Many of the wild creatures have gone into hibernation or traveled south for the winter, while a few of the hardier animals can be seen making their way through the deep snow in search of nourishment. Though the weather is at times harsh, this is also a time of great beauty.
- [2021 Spring Newsletter](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/04/22/2021-spring-newsletter/) - Anticipation of “returning to normal” continues to weave its way into our thoughts and planning these days. We don’t know what the new “normal” will look like, but it’s easy to imagine that nature will continue to play a larger role in people’s lives as a result of the pandemic. Some of us have always had a deep connection with nature. But nature became a new and essential escape for many over the past year. Nature remained open, while so many other things closed down.
- [Nature First Silver Partner: NZ Photography Workshops](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/11/27/nature-first-silver-partner-nz-photography-workshops/) - Nature First would like to introduce you to New Zealand Photography Workshops. They were the very first organization to become a silver partner with Nature First. This involved a substantial commitment to practicing and promoting Nature First Principles within their organization.
- [Developing a Sense of Place](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/11/07/developing-a-sense-of-place/) - During the pandemic, many people rediscovered nature as a welcoming escape from sheltering at home. People hiked local trails, walked around their neighborhoods, or simply sat outside observing nature in their own backyards. For me, it was a time when I dusted off my camera and rediscovered my passion of capturing beautiful images outside.
- [Art of Photography Conference](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/02/27/art-of-photography-conference/) - You may be wondering why Nature First is mentioning this conference. We don’t typically advertise conferences, but we’ve chosen to sponsor this one to help get the word out about Nature First to a global audience.
- [Nature Economy, Nature First and Vacation Mindset: What Do They Have in Common?](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/06/01/nature-economy-nature-first-and-vacation-mindset-what-do-they-have-in-common/) - Our dreams to travel across Europe, especially after several lock downs, grow bigger and bigger and we can hardly wait to be able to explore our most desired destinations again. In Europe, even around the world, we see a big growth in the Nature Economy. Outdoor tourism, like hiking, canoeing, photo tours, nature workshops etc. is currently very popular. What is the impact of all this on nature and can nature also benefit from this big commercial growth?
- [Photography Workshops and Nature First Principles](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2020/11/24/photography-workshops-and-nature-first-principles/) - November 24, 2020 Here at Nature First, we are deeply connected to the nature photography community and understand that following the Nature First Principles might seem like an impossible feat for a full-time or part-time nature photography workshop instructor. Someone recently said to us that “preserving areas while also trying to earn a living with
- [2020 Summer Newsletter](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2020/07/24/2020-summer-newsletter/) - Thank you so much for all you do to carry this movement forward in these still very difficult times. While many of you can go out and enjoy nature again, there are still a lot of you that must deal with Covid-19 restrictions, like staying indoors during this summer period. This had made our work at Nature First more challenging. Luckily, we also see encouraging things happening. More and more photographers are joining the movement and rolling up their sleeves.
- [Interview met Ruud van der Bliek](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/08/14/interview-met-ruud-van-der-bliek/) - Toen ik recentelijk een oproep deed voor nieuwe teamleden, meldde Ruud zich meteen aan. Ik was blij met zijn enthousiasme, zijn nuchterheid, en de manier waarop hij kijkt naar zijn praktijk als reis- en workshopleider. Tijdens een gezellig lunch heb ik hem uitgehoord over zijn werk en over Nature First.
- [Using your smartphone to capture nature's beauty? This movement is for you, too!](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2020/04/28/nature-first-principles-smartphone-photographers/) - Nature First is a global movement that wants to bring in nature photographers of all stripes. And that includes, specifically, all of you who capture nature’s beauty primarily through a smartphone camera. Read on to see how Nature First and our principles apply to you — and then go take the pledge today!
- [Image or Illusion? The role of nature photography](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/07/07/image-or-illusion-the-role-of-nature-photography/) - When we make images in nature, what are we doing?Representing reality, or creating an artful interpretation?And when we process an image, adding contrast, vibrance and sharpening, are we ‘improving on nature’?
- [Reconsidering our approach to Landscape Photography](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/08/01/reconsidering-our-approach-to-landscape-photography/) - I have not been writing much lately. It is easy to produce a quick article to meet an editor's deadline, but it is not so easy to write something worth saying. Will it just add to all the other noise that is already out there? That is always the fear—and I find the same applies to the production of photographs, which is why there are times in my own photography practice where I don't shoot anything seriously for months at a time.
- [Partnership Announcement: The Photographer's Ephemeris joins Nature First](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/01/14/new-partnership-announcement-the-photographers-ephemeris-joins-nature-first/) - January 14, 2021 Nature First Photography is pleased to announce and welcome our newest Bronze Level partnership with The Photographer’s Ephemeris. Committed to promote the Nature First principles for responsible nature photography, this exciting new alliance with The Photo Ephemeris will not only increase the awareness of, but also the application and practice of our
- [Meet Madeleine Lenagh - Nature First Ambassador](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/10/17/meet-madeleine-lenagh-nature-first-ambassador/) - Originally born and raised in the United States, Madeleine has lived in the Netherlands since 1970. At the present, she is near Haarlem and the North Sea coast. Madeleine is primarily a landscape photographer who looks for beauty in the simple and mundane. She joined Nature First in 2019, distressed by the damage her fellow photographers cause to the landscape and to wildlife and their habitats.
- [Meet Daniel Mîrlea - Nature First Ambassador](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/09/09/meet-daniel-mirlea-nature-first-ambassador/) - Daniel Mîrlea is a Romanian professional nature photographer focused on nature conservation. Currently, he works and collaborates with conservation NGOs like WWF Romania, Rewilding Europe, and Conservation Carpathia. He is also the Vice President of the Romanian Nature Photography Association called FORONA.
- [Meet Jonathan Fearer - Nature First Ambassador](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/10/17/meet-jonathan-fearer-nature-first-ambassador/) - Jonathan made the Pacific Northwest his home about a decade ago and has fallen in love with its geographical and geological diversity ever since. He predominantly uses a traditional large format view camera creating images that show nature for what it is, expressing himself while retaining the integrity and splendor of the wilderness.
- [Everybody is an Influencer](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2023/03/14/everybody-is-an-influencer/) - In nature, everybody is an influencer. Help protect and preserve the natural world. Use your influence to promote responsible nature photography, for everyone.
- [Ethics in Macro Photography](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/06/11/ethics-in-macro-photography/) - For most of us, it is natural to think about following certain guidelines when we are out doing our art, portraying nature and all the wild critters that live out there. Unfortunately, there are still photographers that prioritize a good frame, instead of the well-being of the subject they are photographing.
- [Earth Day](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/04/17/earth-day/) - We honor Earth and pledge ourselves to its protection. People all over the world join forces in activities to raise awareness for our environment. Three years ago, on Earth Day 2019 Nature First was launched as an international initiative for responsible nature photography and it has spread all over the world since then.
- [2021 Winter Newsletter](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/01/30/2021-winter-newsletter/) - We here at Nature First are thankful for a new year and the anticipation of a gradual return to the life we once had. We are also very thankful for all of you who are part of this important movement.
- [Thoughts from Mike Prince](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2019/05/04/thoughts-from-mike-prince/) - May 4, 2019 UK based photographer, Mike Prince, writes about his thoughts on Nature First and ethics in nature photography. Read it here – Nature First Alliance.From the very beginning, we wanted this movement to be international and not overly biased towards the USA. We’re thrilled and humbled that we have members joining from more
- [Meet Our Partners: Back the Wild](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2020/11/13/meet-our-partners-back-the-wild/) - November 13, 2020 We are so excited to have organizations partner with us in our movement to educate people about our principles and responsible nature photography. One of our recent partnerships is with Back the Wild, a landscape photography marketplace where 100% of proceeds are donated to protect public lands and combat climate change, founded
- [Meet Phill Monson: An Inspiring Steward and Best Friend to Our Public Lands](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/05/01/meet-phill-monson-an-inspiring-steward-and-best-friend-to-our-public-lands/) - This month at Nature First, the topic we're highlighting is "Lead By Example." This subject falls in line with one of Nature First’s principles,- Actively promote and educate others about these principles." When thinking about others who inspire and educate, I immediately thought of Phill Monson, from Utah, whose tireless work to educate others and clean up our lands has been highly motivating. He's not only inspired others to follow in his steps, but his positivity sends a great message that we can all be influencers for positive change.
- [Meet Our Partners: PhotoHound](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/06/10/meet-our-partners-photohound/) - Nature First partners with organizations that share our goal of protecting and preserving the world's natural and wild places. Both PhotoHound and its founder, Luka Esenko with Ensenko Workshops, are partners with Nature First and align well with our mission and goals. We asked Luka to tell us more about PhotoHound and why they partner with Nature First. We hope you enjoy getting to know him as much as we have.
- [Traveling with a Nature First Mindset](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/06/19/traveling-with-a-nature-first-mindset/) - As we travel for holiday and vacation, we have an opportunity to show that we put nature first in our travels and photography. By planning ahead and thinking about reducing our impact, we can be an example to others as nature photographers.
- [To the Roads Less Traveled…](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/06/28/to-the-roads-less-traveled/) - A few years ago while on a road trip across the American West I decided to stop and photograph the iconic Mesa Arch in Canyonlands National Park. (Original, I know…) Admittedly, I was a little hesitant in doing this - I’d heard horror stories of altercations breaking out between jostling photographers, and knew that the location turns out dozens of near identical sunrise images every single day. You have to admit though, that scene is pretty spectacular; and a respected workshop leader had urged that I at least shoot it once for myself. So I decided to give it a go.
- [Entrevista con Dario Podesta, miembro de Nature First](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/07/21/entrevista-con-dario-podesta-miembro-de-nature-first/) - Entrevista con Dario Podesta, miembro de Nature First
- [The Imperative to Become an Ambassador for Nature](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/07/26/the-imperative-to-become-an-ambassador-for-nature/) - I’ve been a nature photographer for over 25 years. I have an intrinsic appreciation for wild and natural places and the creatures that inhabit them. I made that appreciation the focus of my undergrad education, having earned a degree in Ecology & Evolution but also having taken just about every course that the University of Pittsburgh offered relating to nature and the study of the natural world.
- [Interview met Andrea Gulickx](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/11/13/interview-met-andrea-gulickx/) - Andrea woont met haar echtgenoot in een sfeervol huis met prachtige bloementuin in het dorpje IJzendoorn in de Betuwe. Het dorp ligt, beschermd door een hoge dijk, pal aan de rivier de Waal. De rivier met haar uiterwaarden en rivierbossen is een belangrijke inspiratiebron voor haar fotografie. Zo belangrijk, dat ze er haar eerste gepubliceerde fotoboek ‘De Waal Bewogen’ aan gewijd heeft.
- [Interview with Salvo Orlando](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/11/15/interview-with-salvo-orlando/) - Living near a volcano like Etna has certainly influenced my way of seeing the world and natural beauties. I have always been fascinated by Nature, every time I find myself in front of it, in a forest or on the top of a mountain, I feel how everything is magically interconnected, everything exists in a delicate symbiosis perfectly balanced.
- [Interview met Jan Vermeer](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/12/14/interview-met-jan-vermeer/) - Onlangs kreeg ik een spontaan berichtje van natuurfotograaf Jan Vermeer, die enkele kietelende opmerkingen maakte over mijn inspanningen voor Nature First NL/BE. Als ik dat van iemand had verwacht, dan was het wel van hem. Voor mij een uitgelezen kans om hem meteen uit te nodigen voor een interview voor Nature First.
- [What is it with Man and Nature?](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/03/06/what-is-it-with-man-and-nature/) - I'm a nature photographer. Whenever I take my camera out I do it with open eyes, an open mind, and an open heart. I connect, I engage, I interact, and receive so much back. Nature photographers come in many different shapes and sizes. We use photography in a documentary way to preserve what we have seen as accurately as possible.
- [Tag der Erde](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/04/18/tag-der-erde/) - Am 22. April ist der Tag, an dem wir die Erde ehren und uns aktiv zu ihrem Schutz bekennen. Überall auf der Welt kommen die Menschen zusammen, um auf die Belange der Umwelt aufmerksam zu machen. Vor drei Jahren, am Tag der Erde 2019 wurde Nature First als internationale Initiative für verantwortungsbewusste Naturfotografie gegründet. Heute hat Nature First Mitglieder überall auf der Welt.
- [Earth Day 2022 - The Netherlands](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/04/19/earth-day-2022-the-netherlands/) - That Nature First chose to launch on Earth Day 2019 should surprise no one. The commitment to photograph our natural world whilst putting the importance of nature foremost in our priorities is an extension of the commitment to be a steward to our earth and to sustainability.
- [Nature First en Dag van de Aarde](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/04/19/dag-van-de-aarde/) - Het zal niemand verbazen dat Nature First is opgericht op Earth Day (Dag van de Aarde) in 2019. Het belang van de natuur plaatsen boven het belang van de foto ligt in het verlengde van het voornemen om goed te zorgen voor onze planeet en het inzetten op duurzaamheid.
- [Meet Cynthia Bandurek - Nature First Ambassador](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/06/11/meet-cynthia-bandurek-nature-first-ambassador/) - Cynthia Bandurek is an Argentinian Conservationist Ecologist, Field-Naturalist, Nature photographer, and wildlife artist. She has worked for more than eleven years at the Natural Science Museum and two years at the Darwinion Botanical Institute in Buenos Aires. In January 2021, Cynthia moved to Costa Rica to pursue work in conservation biology and photography.
- [Meet Craig Brown - Nature First Ambassador](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/08/08/meet-craig-brown-nature-first-ambassador/) - Craig is on a constant journey of discovery and capturing the beauty this world shares. Craig has been privileged to capture that beauty in some of the most breathtaking and remote places on this planet. Earth is our home, and it is his belief that we all must work together to protect and conserve it.
- [Meet Cristiana Damiano - Nature First Ambassador](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/08/10/meet-cristiana-damiano-nature-first-ambassador/) - Cristiana is a nature and landscape photographer based in northeast Italy. Cristiana approaches photography in 2010, but her passion for nature has always existed since she was a child. She likes to show people what everyone can find just "around the corner," and that too often goes unnoticed, hoping to be able to sensitize people towards respecting the environment through her photos.
- [Honoring Water Habitats as a Nature Photographer](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/08/10/honoring-water-habitats-as-a-nature-photographer/) - About 60% of the human body is made up of water. About 70% of the earth's surface is covered by water. No wonder water has such a strong attraction for photographers around the world. It is powerful, calming, carries us away, and embraces us.
- [The World Water Creates Around Us](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/08/18/the-world-water-creates-around-us/) - My entire childhood was, one way or other, connected to water. I grew up with a river in the backyard, and all of my short explorations through the forest led to wild springs where I was eager to drink the cold water. I didn't know much then, and I can only remember the joy of spending time on the river's shore, fishing, watching birds, and trying to understand the ecosystem.
- [Meet Richard Birchett - Nature First Ambassador](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/09/09/2022-9-9-meet-richard-birchett-nature-first-ambassador/) - Richard Birchett is a published and award-winning British wildlife and conservation photographer based in Cornwall, England. He spent the previous 22 years in the UK military as a survival specialist. Richard adapts his skills as a pathfinder, allowing him to track, stalk, and photograph wildlife in all environments.
- [The Importance of Water](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/09/09/the-importance-of-water/) - The importance of water is crucial for the life of all living beings that inhabit it. This natural resource allows the proper functioning of the biological processes of ecosystems and, in turn, ensures the survival of all animal and plant species that inhabit our planet. The largest ecosystem on Earth is basically water.
- [Interview with Bob Luijks](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/11/21/interview-with-bob-luijks/) - When Bob Luijks agreed to let himself be interviewed for Nature First, I couldn’t have been happier. Bob is not only a passionate nature photographer who leads workshops and trips, but also editor-in-chief of Natuurfotografie magazine and a popular series of handbooks and guides for nature photographers, so one of the more influential voices in the Dutch photography world.
- [Protecting the Birds of the Waddenzee](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2022/11/21/protecting-the-birds-of-the-waddenzee/) - Dutch conservationist organisations have joined forces to educate photographers and others about the birds of the Waddenzee. The Waddenzee, a tidal mudflat area that runs all along the northern coast of the Netherlands and extends as far as Denmark, is a unique habitat listed as one of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites.
- [The Nature First Principles in Wildlife Photography](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2020/05/28/the-nature-first-principles-in-wildlife-photography/) - The Nature First Principles don’t just apply to landscape photography - they are also relevant when you are out creating wildlife images. Our Rocky Mountain Community Advocate Brynn Schmidt summarizes what you need to know about our principles and wildlife photography.
- [A conversation with Sweden's Hans Strand](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2020/06/02/a-conversation-with-swedens-hans-strand/) - One of the most compelling international photographers today, Sweden’s Hans Strand took the time to answer some of the most pressing questions about putting Nature First in his own photography as well as those of his European contemporaries. This is an edited and translated transcript of his conversation with Nature First’s community advocate for Sweden, Mattias Sjolund.
- [We Stand with the Black Community in the USA](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2020/06/05/we-stand-with-the-black-community-in-the-usa/) - An open letter from Scott Bacon, Nature First Co-founder
- [What Would You Have Done? by Andres Puiggros](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2020/09/01/what-would-you-have-done/) - September 1, 2020 What Would You Have Done?by Andres Puiggros This blog post was written in Spanish by Nature First Advocate for Chile, Andres Puiggros, and translated to English for our site. His post focuses on our principle #5 “Know and follow rules and regulations” Read about his tough decision last month and his choice
- [Meet Our Staff: Kristel Schneider](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2020/10/15/meet-our-staff-kristel-schneider/) - Here at Nature First, we have a wonderful community consisting of people that care deeply about protecting the wilds we love, and who work hard to make this alliance possible. Kristel Schneider started as the first Advocate for the Netherlands and Belgium and is now our Community Advocate Director. You can find her passionately working behind the scenes, connecting members and countries, and bringing us all together for this exciting cause.
- [2020 Autumn Newsletter](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2020/10/16/2020-autumn-newsletter/) - Golden aspen leaves, bugling elk and the first snowfalls are all part of autumn here in Colorado. It's a busy season for landscape photographers in this part of the world. I recently visited a beautiful valley in southwestern Colorado and everywhere you looked there were photographers with their tripods. In so many of the conversations I had, Nature First was a topic of discussion. Photographers are paying more attention to reducing their impact.
- [Living with Nature in Yellowstone](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2020/12/17/living-with-nature-in-yellowstone/) - During the last four decades, wildlife photographer Tom Murphy has captured and presented to us many iconic images of nature from around the world. Yet, it is Yellowstone National Park that claims his heart.
- [Advanced Planning for Better Results](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/02/22/advance-planning-for-better-results/) - How planning ahead can help protect our natural treasures and public lands.
- [Why Become A Member of Nature First?](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/03/04/why-become-a-member-of-nature-first/) - Occasionally we get questions from people wondering whether there is any real reason for them to sign up. So today, we’re going to try and answer some of these questions and address the reasons that keep people from joining. I hope you find this helpful.
- [Celebrating the Natural World](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/03/31/celebrating-the-natural-world/) - In April, we celebrate the natural world , Earth Day and the second anniversary of Nature First. Join us to learn about why staff, advocates and members love nature, and celebrate with us this month.
- [Brynn Schmidt in The Outbound Collective: Join the Nature First Photography Alliance](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2020/01/28/brynn-schmidt-in-the-outbound-collective-join-the-nature-first-photography-alliance/) - Nature First Community Advocate Brynn Schmidt writes for The Outbound Collective about how our principles can be applied in everyday photography in the wild.
- [Sarah Marino in On Landscape: "7 Principles to Reduce the Individual & Collective Impact of Nature Photography on Wild Places"](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2019/12/18/sarah-marino-in-on-landscape-7-principles-to-reduce-the-individual-amp-collective-impact-of-nature-photography-on-wild-places/) - December 18, 2019 Nature First founding member Sarah Marino just published a new story in the online landscape photography magazine “On Landscape” — and we wanted to share it with all of you.“On Landscape’s Issue 180 features an intimate meditation from Joe Cornish on environmentalism, photography, and responsibility. Joe’s article ends with a request for readers
- [Where we stand today — and where we are going from here!](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2019/07/13/where-we-stand-today-and-where-we-are-going-from-here/) - An overview of the first few months since Nature First’s founding, and an outlook where we are planning to go from here.
- [Meet our international members! Today: Emily Endean, United Kingdom](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2019/06/20/meet-our-international-members-today-emily-endean-united-kingdom/) - June 20, 2019 Emily Endean specializes in landscapes, nature and people. She usually chases the light and the weather around Dorset and Hampshire, near the coastal town of Bournemouth. Her images have been featured in local and national publications. When we reached out to her, she was kind enough to chat with us about how
- [Making a Positive Impact](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2019/05/13/making-a-positive-impact/) - Many nature photographers are already making incredible contributions and positive impact on the natural landscape. Simon Baxter, a UK based woodlands and nature photographer, has partnered with Trees for Life to create Meg’s Grove - conserving the native Scots Pine in the Caledonian Forests of Scotland.
- [Irresponsible Behavior - What to do?](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2019/05/07/irresponsible-behavior-what-to-do/) - May 7, 2019 Soon after we launched the Nature First movement, we started hearing stories about the irresponsible behavior of some nature photographers. Of course, these stories and their impact were the genesis of Nature First and the 7 Principles. But then, members started asking, “What will the Nature First organization do when they learn
- [Ben Horne on Nature First and the 7 Principles](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2019/04/28/ben-horne-on-nature-first-and-the-7-principles/) - Ben Horne is a talented photographer, YouTube vlogger, and Nature First member. He recently published a video discussing Nature First and a great overview of the 7 principles.
- [Nature First - An Introduction](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2019/04/22/introduction/) - This area six miles back from the trailhead had been trampled by far too many feet. But why had they been to this remote location? How did they even know about it? It then dawned on me, causing me to feel almost ill: I had published numerous photos of this area, shared the location online, and then told everyone who asked where this area could be found. The flowers were gone because of me. Unwittingly I had helped to destroy one of the most beautiful fields of flowers to be found in Rocky Mountain National Park.
- [Know Before You Go](https://naturefirst.org/news-items/2021/02/04/know-before-you-go/) - February is a time of year that many of us plan for summer. I know this is true for our family as we book campsites in national parks and start to plan for activities at our destination. This month, we are focusing on planning for your vacation and holiday travel with Nature First in mind…

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