#022: Did you know that you have the power to shape how a city is designed? It's true! And you can be part of designing a city that supports people and wildlife; both the bustle of human culture and the busy interconnected web of a healthy ecosystem. And you can accomplish this through photography. We can be catalysts for critical conservation efforts without ever leaving the concrete canopy of an urban jungle.  Indeed, this rough and rugged habitat can be one of the most important places to focus your conservation efforts, especially if you are a nature photographer who is aspiring to be a wildlife conservation photographer. In this episode I'm outlining five first steps to take when you're starting an urban conservation photography project. But first we're going to dive into why this niche of conservation photography shouldn't be overlooked in importance, and we're going to look at some amazing, inspiring work that well known photographers have done in urban areas.You'll LearnExamples of powerful conservation photography from cities across North America5 first steps to take when you're starting an urban conservation photography project including:1. Get to know your city2. Open yourself up to pursuing stories that are different from what you've normally been photographing3. Decide what kind of story you want to tell4. Decide very carefully who you are collaborating with5. Consider how you'll put your superpower of universal language to workGet the full show notes and download a handy transcript of the episode at JaymiH.com/22Never miss an episode by signing up at JaymiH.com/ImpactAre you subscribed to the podcast? If not, I’m excited to invite you to subscribe today. Not only do I unroll new episodes weekly, but I also add in a ton of bonus episodes (which you will likely miss out on if you aren't subscribed! Oh no!)If you love listening to the podcast, I’ll be so grateful if you leave me a review on iTunes. The reviews help others find me, and I also just love to hear from you! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Then, you’re off to the races! Let me know what it is you like best about the podcast. Thank you so much!