This week's guest we welcome Micheal Snyder! Born in 1981, Michael is not just a visual storyteller; he's a passionate advocate for our planet. His lens captures the stark realities of the climate crisis and the interconnected social-environmental issues that shape our world.
Michael's work has graced the pages of National Geographic, The Guardian, and The Washington Post, earning him accolades like the Portrait of Humanity Award, the Decade of Change Award, and the Visualizing Climate Change Award. He's a Pulitzer Grantee, a Climate Journalism Fellow, and an Assistant Professor of Visual Communication at Syracuse University.
As the founder of Interdependent Pictures, Michael has directed films in the most remote corners of the Earth – from the Arctic to the Amazon, the Himalaya, and East Africa. His films, sponsored by industry giants like Sony and GoPro, have earned recognition at over 60 festivals.
But Michael is more than an accomplished photographer and filmmaker; he's a storyteller on a mission. His belief in the transformative power of narratives led him from environmental science to visual storytelling. His adventures include hiking the Appalachian and John Muir Trails, cycling across Europe, and traversing Siberia by train.
Today, we explore the intricate relationship between environment and culture through Michael's lens, unraveling the threads of his journey from a small town in Appalachia to becoming one of the "most influential alumni making a significant contribution to climate science and justice" at the University of Edinburgh.
