Documenting Conservation Stories

Sydney Smolla is a documentary photographer and filmmaker exploring the intersection of conservation, water, and human impact. Located in the Southwest, Sydney has witnessed the impact of climate change, and water becoming more scarce. Her work focuses on sharing the solutions behind water conservation and challenges faced by tribal communities.

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Image of Ice stars on a frozen lake with a drone
Image of unique rocks in the evening with a Milkyway in the sky behind it
Image of silver fish near the surface in the ocean eating sea vegetation
Sydney Smolla poses in the ocean with her Ikelite Underwater gear.

Sydney Smolla

Working across many different types of environments such as in helicopters, underwater, and desert locations, Sydney documents conservation stories with a focus on connection, fine art detail, human and environmental impact.

About Sydney