Ep 157 - Conservation & Photography with Annette Ruzicka

Annette Ruzicka is an award-winning visual storyteller based in Melbourne, Australia. Following a career in conservation, she developed a deep affinity with the natural world and dedicated herself to telling stories centered on the environment and related issues, including endangered species, First Australians, and mental health in the context of the global climate crisis. Her work has been published in prominent outlets such as the BBC, New York Times, Australian Geographic, and Guardian Australia.   Annette has been a finalist for Australia's National Photographic Portrait Prize (2016), the Olive Cotton Portrait Prize (2019), the CLIP award (2020), and the Australian Photography Awards (2020). She won silver in the 2020 BIFAs (landscape category) and was the 2017 Sunstudios Emerging Photographer of the Year. As a member of the Many Australian Photographers Group, she is dedicated to exploring issues facing regional and suburban Australia.   In this episode Annette talks about her focus on positive conservation stories, and the challenges and rewards of her field. She shares insights on staying motivated, dealing with failures, and the impact of purpose-driven work, touching on ethical photography and memorable experiences in her career.   I hope you enjoy the show!   You can find Annette’s work  here: Website: https://www.annetteruzicka.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annetteruzickaphotography/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annetteruzickaphotography/     Listen to this and other episodes wherever you find your podcasts or on https://grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast Or subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography   Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com   #podcast #landscapephotography