“We cannot afford to feel paralyzed by the scale of the challenge nor can we afford to wait for someone else to act – this is up to us.” Ami Vitale
Created to raise awareness and support projects dedicated to biodiversity conservation, the 2024 Annual Print Initiative gathers 100 fine-art prints from photographers such as Nick Brandt, Jim Naughten, Brian Skerry, Cristina Mittermeier, and Ami Vitale. These timeless images urge us to take action, showcasing the beauty of nature and our responsibility to preserve it. As stated by Ami Vitale, founder of Vital Impacts: “Photography acts as a catalyst for understanding and compassion, inspiring action and fostering meaningful connections. Each image deepens our awareness of the intricate ties between humanity and the natural world.”
Funds raised through the initiative will be donated to the Convening Group of Indigenous Peoples in the Amazon, contributing to the preservation of the Amazon rainforest. This vital ecosystem plays a fundamental role in the global environment, with over 40,000 plant species, 1,300 bird species, and millions of insects.
OCEANS SURREAL COLLECTION – EDITIONS OF 10Print – 20 x 30 inchesPrint – 30 x 45 inchesAbout the WorkWe slid quietly off the side of the boat and finned into the blue. Suddenly the water directly in front of us erupted as several whales broke the surface and blew a dense cloud of mist into the air. And then we were face-to-face with this stampede of behemoths, 15 adult whales weighing 500 tons in total – like diving head-first into a herd of charging dinosaurs!The ocean shook as they passed below and on both sides, their massive pectoral fins carefully navigating around us and their powerful tails turning the sea into a frothing cauldron of blue and bubbles. And then, as quickly as they appeared, they were gone, 14 males in hot pursuit of a single female. But, even these words barely do justice to the incredible power and magnificence of the Humpback WhalesAbout the PhotographerOnly One Founder Shawn Heinrichs is an artist and Emmy-award winning cinematographer, photographer and marine conservationist. His stunning and often stark artwork is fueled by his passion to protect the oceans, and the profound recognition that people only protect what they love.Follow Shawn on Instagram @shawnheinrichs.Shawn Heinrichs
