Justin Black
Justin Black is the founder of Visionary Wild, where he creates unique mentorship opportunities around the world for passionate amateur photographers and talented aspiring pros. The organizer and leader of over seventy workshops and expeditions, he has served as the Executive Director of the International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP), and as General Manager and Curator of Mountain Light Photography, founded by world-renowned adventure photographer Galen Rowell. Justin’s photographs and essays have been published in numerous books, calendars, and magazines such as National Geographic Adventure, Sierra, Sunset, American Photo, Outdoor Photographer, Rock & Ice, and Nature Conservancy. The Sierra Club, National Parks Conservation Association, Land Trust Alliance, Earth Justice, The Wilderness Society, Conservation International, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, and the Wild Foundation are among conservation NGOs that have used his photographs in their campaigns, publications, and annual reports. His fine prints are represented by the G2 Gallery in Venice, California, and Mountain Light Gallery in Bishop, California.
Justin has also served as an editor for several award-winning photo book projects, including Galen Rowell: A Retrospective; Freshwater: The Essence of Life; The Wealth of Nature: Ecosystem Services, Biodiversity, and Human Well-Being; Our National Parks: America’s Natural Heritage; as well as Flying South: A Pilot’s Inner Journeyby Barbara Rowell.
Justin lives in Washington, DC with his brilliant wife and business partner, Lena, and their son Philippe. ASPP member since 2010 (on and off since 1995)
Websites: visionarywild.com and justinblackphoto.com