Conservation Photographer & Filmmaker

Stories rooted in the Great Plains and American West

About Mariah


Mariah Lundgren is a conservation photographer and filmmaker who has spent the past decade telling stories across the Great Plains and American West. She is the project manager and a producer for Platte Basin Timelapse, where she works with scientists to turn research into impactful stories about wildlife, water, and working landscapes. Her films have aired on PBS and screened at film festivals across North America. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska’s School of Natural Resources, an Associate Fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP), and on faculty with Summit Workshops.

Born and raised in Nebraska, she now calls Colorado home and spends her free time snowboarding, prairie running, mountain scrambling, and backyard farming with her husband, two cats, and five chickens.


Conservation photography is defined less by the style of photography and more by how you use it. In short, conservation photography uses compelling images to tell a story, spark empathy, and drive action to protect our planet.” –iLCP

Jack of all Trades

Over the years, I’ve worn many hats, from photographer and filmmaker to producer, project manager, writer, drone pilot, and more. I’ve always believed in building a diverse toolbox because the more skills someone has to draw from, the better equipped they are to tell an impactful story.

Films

Mariah’s award-winning conservation films have been featured on PBS, at film festivals across North America, at public and private screenings, and in the classroom.

Featured Projects

Photography

Get in Touch

Mariah is available for freelance collaborations, licensing images and videos, and general inquiries. Let’s work together!