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About Vishal

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I’m an award-winning wildlife photographer, public speaker, and ambassador for the natural world.

As a freelance storyteller, I partner with leading conservation groups in California and beyond, creating stories that raise awareness about conservation and help foster a closer connection between people and nature, ultimately inspiring community action. Some of the groups I have worked with include the California Academy of Sciences, Rausser College of Natural Resources at UC Berkeley, Wildlife Conservation Network, Peninsula Open Space Trust, and Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.

My work has been featured by National Geographic, CNN, NPR, CBS, Smithsonian, LA Times, and more. My photos have won prestigious wildlife photography awards including Wildlife Photographer of the Year. I have an audience of over 100,00 followers across social media platforms, where I frequently share stories about wildlife that connect people to nature and inspire a sense of wonder. I frequently give speaking engagements, participate in panels, and hold photo exhibitions, where I speak about wildlife conservation and the human connection with nature.

I recently graduated from UC Berkeley in 2024 with degrees in ecology and statistics. Conservation and climate change are among the defining challenges of our time - I believe in the power of storytelling and data driven solutions to address these critical issues

I welcome opportunities to collaborate on projects and give speaking engagements related to photography, storytelling, and wildlife conservation.

Awards and Recognition

  • California Creators for Nature cohort member

  • Highly Commended in the Urban Wildlife Category for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 

  • Rising Explorer Grant from the Explorers Club

  • California Wolf Foundation Grant (first ever recipient)

  • Mary Bowerman Science and Research Grant from Save Mount Diablo

  • SPUR Research Grant

  • Top 100 in the 2018 Audubon Photography Contest

  • 2nd place in Yellowstone Forever Competition 2016

  • Best Shots in Ranger Rick's Magazine

  • Won the Nature’s Best Backyards 2017 photo contest

  • Winner of Save the Bay Calendar Contest

  • Winner of Wildlife Vets Stories of Survival Youth Photo Contest

 

Curriculum Vitae

You can read and download my Curriculum Vitae​

Contact

Vishal is available for assignments, speaking engagements, and media requests. If you'd like to contact him please reach him at vishals@berkeley.edu or at +15102921714  Instagram: @vishalsubramanyan

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