Capturing Climate Change: A Journey Through Photography with Benjamin Dimmitt

Capturing Climate Change: A Journey Through Photography with Benjamin Dimmitt

Benjamin Dimmitt discusses his journey as a photographer specializing in capturing the stark realities of climate change and environmental degradation. Using a medium format film camera, Benjamin's work explores the themes of interdependence, competition, survival, and mortality in the natural environment.

The conversation delves into his early influences, particularly from his artist mother, his preference for black and white film photography over digital, and the evolution of his project documenting saltwater intrusion in Florida's wetlands.

The discussion highlights the significance of visual storytelling in raising awareness about climate change, the challenges and joys of working with traditional photographic methods, and his ongoing commitment t ...