Conversations: Ami Vitale
Award-winning photographer Ami Vitale has seen the best of humanity and the worst of humanity. She’s documented war and conflict, nature, wildlife, and conservation in places from Kashmir to China and Kenya.
On this episode of Threshold Conversations, we hear the incredible stories behind some of Ami’s most iconic images—including her photo of a northern white rhino that was on the cover of National Geographic; what she sees as the importance of storytelling; and why she’s hopeful for our future.
On Thursday, September 10, we hosted a live taping of this episode. You can make a donation to get access to a recording of the event, details here.
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Photo credit: Ami Vitale

Photo credit: Ami Vitale

Photo credit: Ami Vitale

Photo credit: Ami Vitale

Photo credit: Ami Vitale

Photo credit: Ami Vitale

Photo credit: Ami Vitale

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Nikon Ambassador and National Geographic Magazine photographer Ami Vitale has traveled to more than 100 countries, bearing witness not only to violence and conflict, but also to surreal beauty and the enduring power of the human spirit. Learn more about Ami and her work.
Learn about Ol Pejeta Conservancy, where Ami photographed the final moments of Sudan, the world’s last northern white rhino.
Ami is a world-renowned National Geographic wildlife photographer. One of her photos was voted the best of the decade by National Geographic followers.