This project is to bring to light the ongoing global efforts to preserve and protect the cheetah; from breeding facilities in the United States to conservation efforts in the field in Namibia, Kenya, Botswana and Tanzania.
My serious interest in the cheetah started in the mid-90s when I attended a talk given by Dr. Laurie Marker in Washington D.C., and was fascinated by her program and the struggles involved in preserving the species. I met with a professional at the Philadelphia Zoo in consultation to see whether returning to school to become a wildlife conservationist would be a good idea, however decided ultimately that my talents lay in photography. Fast forward a number of years and I am returning to the project of using photography to spread the word about the cheetah.
The first leg of the project involves photographing the daily activities at breeding facilities in North America and then moving on to Namibia to document the conservation efforts in the field.
If anyone has any any information as to which grants or news agencies to pitch, please feel free to call or email with any questions or information.
Sincerely,
Marcy
Marcy Mendelson
Photographer
www.innercamera.com
San Francisco, CA
415-519-2478
marcymendelson@gmail.com
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