Photographer Ami Vitale: Wild Hope – Rethinking Our Relationship With Nature
Join photographer, filmmaker, and writer Ami Vitale on the historic Victoria Theatre stage in downtown Dayton - February 1, 2026
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National Geographic Photographer Ami Vitale: Wild Hope – Rethinking Our Relationship With Nature
Join photographer, filmmaker, and writer Ami Vitale as she takes us on a journey, sharing powerful stories that drive change and inspire us all to push boundaries and have impact in our daily lives

Ami’s captivating stories are about people learning from wildlife and protecting endangered species like pandas, rhinos, and elephants. These uplifting narratives show us how hope and collective action are shaping a brighter future for our planet.
Ami illuminates the unsung heroes and communities protecting wildlife and finding harmony in our natural world. Her contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including being named a Conservation International Innovators Fellow and a 2024 inductee into the NC Media and Journalism Hall Of Fame. She is also the recipient of prestigious awards such as the Missouri Honor Medal For Distinguished Service, the Lucie Humanitarian Award, and a six-time World Press Photos award winner. Notably, “InStyle” magazine recognized Ami as one of 50 Badass Women, a series celebrating women who show up, speak up, and get things done. Ami is also the founder and Executive Director Of Vital Impacts, a women-led nonprofit organization that uses art and storytelling to support grassroots conservation efforts around the world.
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