{"id":1602,"date":"2026-09-04T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/dragonfly\/?p=1602"},"modified":"2026-08-12T13:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T17:06:23","slug":"how-to-capture-powerful-local-conservation-stories","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.miamioh.edu\/dragonfly\/2026\/09\/how-to-capture-powerful-local-conservation-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Capture Powerful Local Conservation Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bearing witness: Christy Frank finds a quiet moment in a local wetland to document the intricate behaviors of native wildlife.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In this episode, host Kevin Matteson talks with conservation photographer, filmmaker, and 2024 Global Field Program graduate Christy Frank. From navigating the complex agricultural tensions surrounding Lake Erie\u2019s algal blooms to locking eyes with a wild orangutan in the canopy of Sumatra, Christy has dedicated her career to bearing witness to the natural world. But her journey didn\u2019t start with a high-end camera or global expeditions\u2014it started with waitressing, an entry-level DSLR, and a deep, intrinsic drive to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are a budding wildlife photographer or an educator looking to inspire your students, Christy\u2019s insights offer a hopeful, actionable roadmap for using visual storytelling to make a real difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2024 Global Field Program graduate Christy Frank uses her lens to bridge the human-nature divide.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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