ADVANCING CONSERVATION THROUGH THE POWER OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Conservation Photo Initiative (CPI) is an innovative nonprofit that provides free professional photographic services to conservation organizations throughout the United States.
Visual storytelling is a key component of successful conservation efforts. Images have the power to instantly communicate on an emotional level, connecting viewers with landscapes and wildlife in meaningful ways. However, many local and regional nonprofit organizations don’t have adequate funding to obtain the images they need to communicate their missions, achieve specific goals, raise capital, win competitive grants and showcase their achievements.
CPI fixes this problem by providing professional photography for these purposes, free of charge. The result is a dramatic improvement in visual communications that make our beneficiaries more visible and effective.
CPI represents the evolution and expansion of its predecessor, Eagle Valley Wild. From 2020-2026, the Eagle Valley Wild project helped secure hundreds of acres of land, critical wildlife habitat and over $10M in funding for conservation efforts in Eagle County, Colorado. With notable achievements and numerous accolades, EVW’s mission is now carried forward into other regions of Colorado and beyond.
The images are incredible. I'm speechless and excited for the impact this project will have on our local conservation work."
Bergen Tjossem, Deputy Director, Eagle Valley Land Trust
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT FOR CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
Creating professional photography for conservation nonprofits is the heart of CPI’s mission. Whether for general marketing or to leverage specific projects, CPI’s imagery elevates fundraising campaigns, community outreach programs, enhances grant applications and transforms the identity of the organizations we help.
VISUALS MATTER
Swipe to see how EVW imagery enhances marketing, outreach and fundraising materials for our beneficiaries, enabling them to garner more attention, increase awareness and raise more funds.
“Todd’s photography of Sweetwater Lake elevated the project at a critical early stage with the U.S. Forest Service. His images made an early impression with the folks in Washington D.C. and helped the project to compete nationally for Land and Water Conservation Funds.”
Justin Spring, Colorado State Director, Conservation Acquisition
The Conservation Fund