Telling Wild Stories: A Visual Toolkit for Conservationists

Presented by Wild Tales Foundation

With Sohail Madan

Workshop Details

Duration: 2 to 3 hours

Participants: 15–25 (expandable up to 35)

Logistics Needed: Room, transport, projector, printouts

What to Bring: A smartphone with a camera

Time: 10:00 AM

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About the Workshop

In an age where visuals speak louder than words, this beginner-friendly workshop empowers participants to tell powerful conservation stories using just a smartphone. Led by Sohail Madan a skilled naturalist and storyteller, the session explores how everyday mobile technology can become a game-changing conservation tool.

Whether you're a nature lover, student, content creator, or field worker, this hands-on session will sharpen your visual storytelling instincts and help you communicate impactful narratives that inspire change.

What You’ll Learn

• The art and science of framing a story using photography
• Mobile shooting techniques: Long shot, mid shot, close-up
• Composition principles: Rule of Thirds, Headroom, Neck Rule
• How visuals influence conservation perception and policy
• Creative games and team exercises for engaging learning

Who Should Attend?

• Anyone passionate about conservation communication
• Students, researchers, eco-influencers, and educators
• No prior experience in photography or filmmaking required

Pre-requisites:

A working smartphone camera and an interest in environmental storytelling.