Hope in a Burned Plantation
In early 2020, Jo-Anne flew to Australia to document the stories of animals affected by the devastating wildfires and the rescue efforts of those helping them. This eastern grey kangaroo and her joey pictured near Mallacoota, Victoria, were among the lucky ones. The kangaroo barely took her eyes off Jo-Anne as she walked calmly to the spot where she could get a great photo. She had just enough time to crouch down and press the shutter release before the kangaroo hopped away into the burned eucalyptus plantation. An estimated three billion animals were killed or displaced in fires that season.
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Biography
Based in Toronto, Canada, Jo-Anne McArthur is an award-winning photographer, author, photo editor, speaker, and founder of We Animals Media (WAM).
We Animals Media brings visibility to hidden animals through compelling video and photojournalism. As the world’s leading animal photojournalism agency, it is our mission to document the stories of animals in the human environment — those used for food, fashion, entertainment, and experimentation — and to connect those stories to the individuals and organizations who can amplify their reach.
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Awards
Many of WAM's photographs and films have been recognized by numerous awarding bodies for their poignant depictions of animal lives. Awards help to bring awareness to animal issues and to the field of animal photojournalism.
View awards: https://weanimalsmedia.org/about/award-winning-photography-and-film/
