Joining a talented group of young women in Pedasí, Panamá at Pro Eco Azuero’s headquarters, the PICC team helped to orient them to the DSLR cameras, ethical conservation photography, field sketching, and discussions on how to be an informed green guide. We spent an incredible morning in the beach dunes and mangrove forests near Pedasí at the newly designated Rufugio de Vida Silvestre, Pablo Arturo Barrios photographing the plants, animals and landscape of this interesting ecosystem.
In addition to the technical training, PICC’s focus is on being a respectful and thoughtful visitor to natural areas. We discuss Conservation PEARLS – the how to of Photography, using good Ethics, understanding Animal behavior and needs, showing Respect for the ecosystem and biodiversity, understanding and using Light, and Slowing down to truly See details.
Pro Eco Azuero is dedicated to reforestation, habitat restoration, sustainable land management, and environmental education with the mission to preserve the earth’s ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and promote healthy communities by helping people to make informed decisions, take sustainable actions, and share knowledge. We are honored to partner with them!
We were so impressed with the way the students found unique perspectives and fascinating details to make truly original and meaningful images. Enjoy a selection of their photographs here.
A special thank you to the 2025 PICC Team — Julie, Sasha, Andrew, Ed, and Stuart– who made these programs possible and brought a high level of fun and knowledge to their work with these young women!
