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Photographer and workshops leader Justin Black is the founder of Visionary Wild, a unique company that provides access to some of the top photographic practitioners in the field. Prior to the founding of Visionary Wild, Justin served as Executive Director of the non-profit International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP), and for seven years was General Manager and Curator of Mountain Light Photography in Bishop, California.
Justin's photographs have been published by 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.
Justin has also served as an editor and contributor to numerous 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 Journey by Barbara Rowell.
Justin lives in Washington, DC, with his wife, Lena, and their son Philippe.
The G2 Gallery is free and open to the public. Admission to special events, including artist receptions, is $5 at the door and will directly support environmental charities.