JE

Based in Melbourne, Australia, a passion for wildlife and the environment has been with him over his extensive career that began at the Zoological Board of Victoria. Jason has since been recognised globally for his contributions to Science, the Environment and the Arts.

Photography  
is about more than just capturing beautiful pictures; the goal is always to tell a story. My images come from stories larger than the individual frame.
Jason Edwards

Through his commissioned work and as the face of National Geographic Channel's Pure Photography, Jason has taken his story telling to dozens of countries and to every continent. His work has appeared in hundreds of publications including National Geographic Magazine, BBC Wildlife, Australian Geographic, Sports Illustrated, Conde Nast Traveler, and The New Yorker. Jason is also an author of science education books, and his imagery has appeared on everything from environmental campaigns to Hollywood blockbusters.

Jason is an Ambassador for both Sustainability Victoria and Tourism Australia, a Friend of the Australia Museum, and a coveted keynote speaker. Drawing upon his skills as an environmentalist, animal scientist, documentarian and National Geographic stalwart, Jason is an entertaining and insightful raconteur, championing natural history and the art of photography. He was the host of Snap Happy the Photography Show, which aired nationally across Australia.

My philosophy is to faithfully capture my subject in-camera, which produces a natural, clean, precise and consistent look. I believe that natural history & documentary photography are best served by the motto, 'less is more'.
Jason Edwards

The Conservation Photographers (ILCP) is an organisation that utilises the power of photography to educate and inspire people globally about conservation issues. Jason is an Associate Fellow of the ILCP using his lens to narrate and highlight issues affecting wildlife, the environment and indigenous communities. Jason holds an Honours Degree in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Scientific Photography and tertiary qualifications in the Animal Sciences.

Jason's accolades within the photographic industry stretch over 25 years and include among others; two times winner of the Eureka Prize for Science Photography, three times winner of Communications Art Photography Annual, two times winner of the ProMax Golden Muse, POYi Pictures of the Year International, the Australian Geographic Society Pursuit of Excellence Award, and he was honoured as one of the world’s ‘100 Photography Heroes’ by Professional Photographer Magazine, London.