Fabio Ueno

My journey began with long hikes—weekend escapes into forests and mountains. In those early days outdoors, I was captivated by the grand vistas, the sweeping landscapes that showcased Nature's raw beauty. I brought a camera along to capture what I saw, and slowly, photography became inseparable from how I experience the natural world.

As I spent more time in these wild spaces, I found myself experimenting with different approaches to photography. I tried capturing the night sky through astrophotography, explored the intricate details of the natural world through macro photography, always searching for new ways to see and document what was around me. Each experiment taught me something new about light, composition, and patience.

Then everything changed when I discovered Mother Magazine by Melissa Schäfer. Her work revealed a deeper purpose I hadn't fully considered: wildlife photography as a tool for conservation. I realized that my camera could do more than create beautiful images; it could become a voice for animals, a way to inspire others to care about the species we share this planet with. I had found my calling.

This shift transformed how I approach my work. I learned to slow down, to observe behavior, to understand the ecosystems I entered. Every photograph became an opportunity to tell a story, to capture not just an animal, but its character, its vulnerability, its right to exist and thrive.

Today, I photograph with intention and purpose. When people truly see and connect with wildlife, they naturally want to protect it. That's what drives every photograph I take. One story, one species, one moment of respect at a time.