While traveling with ROAM and documenting conservation projects in Botswana, I had the incredible opportunity to explore much of the country by dirt road, visiting remote landscapes and small villages along the way. Over the course of two years, I documented what became the largest camera-trap survey ever conducted in Botswana, gaining a rare, firsthand perspective on the country’s wildlife, conservation efforts, and the people whose lives are deeply connected to the land.

The experience exposed me to things I had never imagined witnessing firsthand—from anti-poaching teams working to protect rhinos from being killed for their horns to watching African wild dogs, some of the most successful hunters in the wild, work together to bring down their prey. I traveled into the Okavango Delta and across the countryside, capturing the extraordinary beauty of Botswana and the challenges facing its wildlife.

Beyond conservation, I also spent time visiting local artists and craftspeople whose livelihoods had been devastated by the loss of tourism during COVID-19. I listened to their stories, learned about their traditional techniques, and documented the skill and creativity behind the crafts they produced.

It was an experience that went far beyond documenting wildlife. It gave me a deeper understanding of the connection between conservation, culture, and community—and the importance of telling the stories of both the wild places and the people who depend on them.

Here are a few episodes I filmed while in working with ROAM.